Chapter 496 Showdown.



Shi Lang and the two people stood at the edge of the pond. They sensed the surroundings tremble from the sudden change. After the dust settled, the trio bowed in the direction where the cave. Xiao Nan said, "Third Master Xiang, thank you for the opportunity." 

Xiang San shook his head and replied, "It is not me who should be thanked, but Brother Shi. It would not have been this easy if he had" 

Xiao Nan nodded gently. Shi Lang said, "We have been away from the city for a long time. We must go. My guts are wringing." 

Xiang San nodded and wanted to say something when an old man appeared before the three. Xiao Nan and Shi Lang froze in their spots, and Xiang San said, "Grandpa Hu, they are my friends." 

The old man scrutinized the two people and then let off the pressure. Xiao Nan huffed, and Shi Lang clasped his hands to the old man and said, "Thank you for showing mercy, Senior."

The old man did not reply, and Xiang San said, "They do not have the techniques of the Xiang Family line." 

Elder Hu nodded, and Xiang San said, "Well, Brother Shi, Miss Xiao, I must leave. My family has a situation." 

Shi Lang and Xiao Nan looked at each other, nodded, and wished him well. The next moment, Elder Hu waved his hand and vanished from the place along with Xiang San. The young man did not get the chance to say anything. 

Shi Lang was surprised and was trying to speculate what realm of cultivation this old man had when Xiao Nan said, "To think that Xiang San had an immortal king protecting him." 

Shi Lang was shocked. He knew little, but an average Immortal King could level cities at whims. He shook the idea off his mind and said, "Shall we leave the place?" 

Xiao Nan nodded, and the two people rushed through the woods again. They both that a few things that were waiting for them. Shi Lang wanted to get over the Ling and Xuan Family issue. He had a general idea of how to solve the trouble. The solution was to get done with Ling Tian, and the future foundation of the Ling Family would be destroyed. 

He looked at Xiao Nan, who was running beside him, and said, "Miss Xiao, how would you like to avenge the humility you suffered?" 

Xiao Nan smiled and said, "There is nothing more I would want to do." 

Shi Lang smirked, and the two discussed a plan while running. However, they controlled the voice so that only the two knew what was happening. 

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The two entered the city with the illusion masks on their faces. They both looked like some random person. Xiao Nan rushed to the Tianxu Pavilion to set things in order before they got to the plan of vengeance. 

Shi Lang also made a small stop at the Tianxu Pavilion. He changed his clothes and appearance, then went to the Shi Family Manor. His speed was calm and collected, and the aura was condensed. The people could not help but notice him. Shi Lang was a handsome young man with the temperament of an immortal fairy. 

As he reached the Shi Manor, the guards bowed and loudly said, "Young Master has returned." 

Shi Lang smiled faintly and walked in while shaking his head. As he came inside the manor, a lot of people greeted him. Shi Lang was confused when suddenly, he spotted a young man fighting with six disciples simultaneously in the training field. 

Shi Lang was not surprised, but he could not help but look around and found Shi Ting rushing towards him. He wanted to ask something when Shi Ting shoved her head in his chest and sobbed. Shi Lang was surprised and gently patted her head as he asked, "Who upset our Ting?" 

He had been teaching her daily and thought of her the same as he would of Shi Tao. Shi Ting said, "That brat Longjian said I am not qualified to be a sword cultivator." 

Shi Lang quickly looked around, and patting her head, he coaxed her, "Ting, he is a prince. You must not be disrespectful." 

Shi Ting shook her head and said, "Then why is he disrespectful to me? He is born with a special physique. I am not. I did not say that he has cheated on other people. What is he if not for the imperial family and his sword heart?" 

Shi Lang sighed. He knew what Shi Ting was going through. Did he not face the same thing back when Jenkins was bullying him? How could he not understand and feel the fire burning in his heart? If not for the fact that the person he was dealing with was a prince, he would have liked to challenge him fairly and beat him to the ground. 

Even if he could not beat the guy, he would still take the fight because he was a cultivator and lived his life denying the heavens. How can he let a human walk all over his pride? Shi Ting sobbed, and soon, the rest of the girls arrived. They wanted to approach and tell Shi Ting to calm down when Shi Lang said, "Did you finish the lesson on the basic swords?" 

Shi Ting nodded, and Shi Lang said, "Calm your mind and show me." 

Shi Ting calmed her mind and walked up a distance. She showed him the moves, and Shi Lang nodded. It showed that the girl was not slacking in the least. Suddenly, he heard a chuckle from the side. 

The fourth prince came over and said, "Why don't you give up? You cannot figure out even the basic of sword fighting after even a month. How will you advance to the further realms?" 

Shi Ting stopped, but Shi Lang said, "Do not hold back. Keep going. Focus on your blade. In this world, only you and the sword exists. You do not have to listen to what others say." 

Shi Ting focused again and moved around with her blade. Shi Lang spotted Elder Yu on the side and said, "Elder Yu, could you please?" 

Elder Yu knew that the haughty prince would cause a distraction, so he nodded and placed a hand on Tian Longjian's shoulder. Shi Lang said, "Ting, remember, you are a cultivator who lives to defy heaven." 

The girl nodded, and her aura condensed slightly. Shi Lang said, "Make your actions accurate and not fast." 

Shi Ting was only fourteen years old. Speed was not necessary for her. Shi Lang smiled and nodded, looking at her. He came and stood behind Shi Ting and closed his eyes. He said, "Stab." 

Shi Ting stabbed. Shi Lang said, "Slash." 

Shi Ting slashed. The terran was leading, and she was following. Shi Lang said, "Close your eyes and feel how your muscles move. Look within yourself."

Shi Lang nodded and waited. Tian Longjian looked around and did not understand what was going on. He asked, "Elder Yu, what do you think is happening here?" 

Elder Yu Ling did not reply, but he was gazing with his eyes narrowed. He said after a few moments, "Just watch." 

Shi Ting stopped moving, and after a few moments, she stabbed again. Her blade emitted a streak of spirit energy. The people opened their eyes wide in shock. Although the trace of the spirit energy was shallow, it was still something the people could not put into words. 

Shi Lang said, "You felt it, right? The energy you produced just now? That is the spirit energy inside your body. It will follow the movements of your body. When you focus on your blade, the energy will follow the path. It will come out and increase your power. Shi Ting, your next task is to control the flow of energy and reach mastery." 

Shi Ting nodded and kept practicing. The young man nodded and said, "Keep practicing. Remember that feeling inside your body." 

He returned and said, "Yua, arrange for people to guard here. She is not to be disturbed." 

Shi Yua nodded and quickly arranged a few disciples. Shi Lang said, "You all can guard and learn from her. Okay? But without disturbing her." 

The guards nodded, and Shi Lang turned to face Elder Yu. The old man sighed and said, "To think that Young Friend Shi Lang can make this little girl touch upon the surface of a sword master realm. I am surprised." 

Shi Lang shook his head and said, "You flatter me, elder. If you look carefully, this girl has a special tenacity. Once she sets her mind to something, she will not stop until it is done. On the contrary, I want to thank the Fourth Prince for fueling this desire in her heart." 

The fourth prince was surprised and Shi Lang said, "Your Highness, in the future, Shi Ting will be peers with you. I hope you take care of her. Swordsmen must be honorable."