219 Awakening

At a certain pavilion surrounded by an artificial lake. Two oldmen sat, facing each other with a small table separating them.

The atmosphere around them was calming and serene. Truly the best place for a relaxing time.

An old man with a white robe moved a chess piece as he opened his mouth, "So, what do you think about our new Chief Instructor?"

On the other side, an old man with a brown robe had his eyes fixated on the chessboard while caressing his long white beard.

It was unknown whether the old man was pondering his next move or an answer. He looked very serious yet serene. After a moment, he flicked his hand and moved the chess piece.

"He is amazing, isn't he? With him around, I am relieved for our future generation!"

This time, it was the old man with a white robe who looked at the chessboard solemnly. He rubbed his chin and made his move.

"You know what I am talking about, Old Kim! You truly like to beat around the bush! Let me be direct with my words, don't you have any interest in his technique? A lightning dragon and a Phoenix, he is beyond amazing for someone of his age!"

The old man called Old Kim suddenly smiled, as fast as lightning, he moved his chess piece.

"Huhu… It's my win this time! And I am certainly interested in his technique, why don't we visit him, Old Wu?" Old Kim looked up and his eyes met with the white-robed old man's eyes.

"Nah, not now, it's too early for us! I sent Yanhong to confirm his technique first. What if those techniques are merely flashy techniques…" Old Wu shook his head.

Old Kim rolled his eyes, "Just so you know, the flame continuously burned the land even until now and the lightning mine hasn't died down yet!"

"Then, why did you send your great-grandson over? Don't you also want to test him?" Old Wu smirked.

"Nah, it's a good experience for my disciple to face such a strong opponent. It will benefit him, after all, a strong opponent like him is hard to find…" Old Kim paused halfway as he shook his head in regret.

"Unfortunately, he refused to be the Supreme Sun. If he takes the position, I might retire early…"

"If you speak like that for the young man, I want to have a match against him!"

"He is not young anymore, Old Wu! He's 41 this year, he's much older than his look!" Old Kim took out something from his sleeve and threw it over.

Old Wu caught the envelope and took out the content. The envelope contained a piece of paper and Heero's details were written on the paper.

Old Wu read the paper with a surprised expression. Just like what Old Kim told him, Heero would reach 41 this year.

He looked up to the photo. The photo was clear, this Heero looked like someone in his early twenties.

"Interesting! It seems he has many secrets on him. It's worth my time to meet with him," Old Wu smiled happily as he read the paper.

His interest in Heero grew stronger. Moreover, Heero seemed to have a technique that made him look younger. As someone who was at the end of his lifespan, it was natural for Old Wu interested in Heero's secret technique.

"Don't make trouble, Old Wu! He is on our side…"

"I know! I know! At most, I will just have a little chat with him. I am not going to trouble him at all, just a little chat between us!" Old Wu waved his hand at Old Kim.

Old Kim shook his head and continued, "Just telling you, I am not going to help you if something happens, "

"You should be worried about him instead of worrying me!" Old Wu grinned.

*** ***

"Kuhu…"

Heero let out a chuckle and leaned his body closer to Kang Seo-Yeon.

"Is there such a tradition in the Hero League?"

Kang Seo-Yeon went on with a 'What?' face as she did not understand the question.

"Yeah, a tradition where the new Hero Instructor is challenged by an Emperor Class Hero and two…"

Heero stopped halfway as his eyes fell to two men, Wu Yanhong and Kim Seung.

"These two are not a hero though… Two passersby, I presume!"

He got to know about Wu Yanhong from Bai Xin Yue's mouth. As for Kim Seung, he could tell that from his attire that he was not a hero.

The guy called Park Jin-Soo wore formal attire and the same for Wu Shen Lei, Kang Seo-Yeon, and Bai Xin Yue. The heroes he met wore formal attire while these two had a casual attire on them.

"There's no such tradition. They are just morons who thought the world revolves around them!"

A voice was coming from the entrance and Heero recognized the voice. It was Musashi Hirata's voice who came out of the building. He had his sword on his waist and he put a cold expression.

But of course, he was not alone, a couple walked next to him, Sun Zhou Yi and Bai Shuang'er.

Musashi Hirata and Sun Zhou Yi walked toward Heero while Bai Shuang'er rushed toward her sister, whispering something to her sister.

"Hohoho… Look who's coming! The disciples come to save their Master, but can you two really prevent us from beating your cowardly Master?"

Wu Yanhong grinned evilly at the two uninvited guests. He was not afraid in the slightest even faced the famed heroes.

"Hah… You have truly lived up your name with your trashy mouth of yours. Wu Yanhong is it? Why don't you duel me instead of my Master? I can take three of you at once!"

Musashi Hirata grinned at Wu Yanhong. This was the way Musashi Hirata faced these arrogant brats. You only needed to be more arrogant than them.

Park Jin-Soo frowned and replied, "I don't have any problem with you. This matter is between me and your Master!"

Kim Seung's gaze fell to Sun Zhou Yi. He came here under his Master's order, it was to have a match against Heero. But deep inside, he was more interested in Sun Zhou Yi.

"But my Master's matters are also mine! If you want to face my Master, you have to pass me first! Two against three!

Sun Zhou Yi opened his mouth. Once he opened his mouth, he came with strong momentum.

"That's my man~," Bai Shuang'er cheered.

Piak!

Heero immediately slapped Sun Zhou Yi's head.

"My Master's matters are also mine!" Heero copied the way of Sun Zhou Yi talking and added as he rolled his eyes, "What are you? My wife?"

Then, Heero faced the three men who blocked his path and said, "Just like they said. If you want to fight me, defeat them first! I am busy and don't have time to play with you, kids!"

After he said his piece, Heero walked forward. He passed the group, but Wu Yanhong was not willing to give up.

"Hold on…"

Wu Yanhong reached Heero's shoulder, but the latter shrugged his shoulder. Wu Yanhong's hand was shaken away by a mere shrug. Not only that, but he was also getting pushed three steps back.

Wu Yanhong looked at his right palm with a surprised expression before looking back at Heero. He met with sharp eyes that shook his mind.

"You should respect the elder and watch your loose mouth. This time I will be kind and overlook your trashy mouth. Bear in mind, this will be the first and last warning from me!"

Heero's voice was ice-cold added with his deep tone, his words were effective.

Badump! Badump! Badump!

Wu Yanhong's heart was throbbing chaotically. He could feel it that if he continued his antics, he would be facing his doom for sure. His guts were telling him to shut his mouth.

After that, Heero entered the building with the two women. No one stopped him this time, he entered the building smoothly.

Meanwhile, Wu Yanhong looked at Heero's back with a complicated look. After he lost the sight of Heero, he looked back at his palm which was touching Heero's shoulder early.

It was merely a shrug, but the throbbing pain was still there. It was as if a sword pierced his palm, but his palm was fine.

"What's wrong with you, Yanhong?" Kim Seung decided to not pursue Heero and asked out as he noticed something strange in his friend.

"Nothing!" Wu Yanhong clenched his palm into a fist and shook his head.

*** ***

This time, Heero smoothly arrived at his destination. It was the control room to watch the process of awakening.

He stood behind glass, looking through the glass, he saw a man accompanied by two men with a white robe. The man was one of the chosen ones.

One white-robed man seemed to be talking with the chosen one while the other white-robed man was taking care of a tube that contained translucent red liquid.

"It's a high-grade awakening elixir, " Bai Xin Yue informed Heero in a low voice.

After a moment, the preparation was ready. The two white-robed seated the chosen one on the chair and gave him the elixir. After that, the two white-robed men went out.

"During the awakening process, we will feel excruciating pain hence the Hero League prepares a room for an awakening!" Kang Seo-Yeon elaborated on the process.

She once experienced the awakening. She was familiar with the process.

The man on the other side of the room seemed nervous while holding the tube. He took a deep breath and swallowed the elixir in one go.

At the same time, Heero's eyes turned blue. His eyes focused on the man, observing the change on the man's body.

A few seconds after the man swallowed the elixir, the man shrieked in pain. A scream filled the other side room.

A few minutes later, a violent wind wrought havoc. The wind was as sharp as a blade, scratching the floor and wall, leaving a trace of a cut here and there.

"Ah, I see!" Heero muttered while nodding his head.