The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 553 - 243: Under the Throne, Seven Disciples _3

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Listening to the faint sounds of joy echo in her ears.

Wang Xinfei stood up, smoothing out the creases on her battle skirt, her tone exceptionally detached:

"Father, Grandfather, you’ve raised me, and for that, Xinfei is grateful."

"In the future, as long as our family doesn’t engage in evil deeds, the flame of the dynasty will certainly show grace."

"But... I do not intend to expand and strengthen."

"I will repay the kindness of raising me, but that’s it."

"In the future, I will continue to pursue The Path of Controlling Spirits. As for the marriage contract and match you mentioned, they are my own affairs, and I will no longer allow your interference."

"Xinfei..."

Wang Lutai revealed a fawning smile, rubbing his palms, attempting to explain.

Wang Xinfei extended her index finger, placing it over her lips. A cool gaze swept over, and despite Wang Lutai having more to say, he was abruptly silenced.

"Old man of the Wang Family, you better behave."

"You scheme this and plot that all day, but you haven’t really managed to accomplish anything, so why bother?"

Lin Pingfan laughed while subtly supporting her.

Renwo Kuang, Bai Qin, Su Mei, Li Jingming... all cast their gaze on them.

They didn’t speak, but the invisible deterrent power intimidated Wang Lutai so much that he shrunk back, not daring to speak even more.

"Let’s move on to the second thing."

Ye Hanjun lightly laughed, his gaze falling upon Dongfang Xu.

At his words, the other six disciples made way, the baffled guests were forced to move their tables and chairs, freeing a large open area.

"Would you like to talk, or should I help you?" Ye Hanjun smiled.

"A minor personal issue. I’m greatly honored that Master Han is willing to witness it at such a grand occasion as the inauguration ceremony."

Dongfang Xu made a fist salute, slowly straightening his back:

"I can handle it myself, there won’t be any problem."

"Good."

Ye Hanjun nodded and then fell silent.

Seeing that Emperor Han stayed silent, the guests, though confused, didn’t dare to utter a word.

For a moment, the Great Hall, filled with heroes, was as quiet as a graveyard.

"There’s no need for self-introduction, I’m sure all of you know me."

Dongfang Xu turned around, his fiery red pupils flashing amongst the crowd. Most people dared not look him in the eyes.

"Yes, I’m the leader of the Mercenary Group that Steals Fire. I fought alongside Master Han on the frontier battlefield, was active in various parts of the Giant Frog Marsh, and bit by bit, bolstered the comprehensive strength of the mercenary group."

"But... I also have a name."

"Stealing Fire, Stealing Fire, is merely a pseudonym that came from my previous position, used to cover my identity."

"Nowadays, my friends already know my real name."

"When they first heard it, they were very surprised and questioned it for a long time."

Dongfang Xu’s gaze fell on Huo Xin, Yan Xuehui, Dong Feng, and others.

The former was full of laughter and constantly making jokes, while the latter few gave a faint smile, acknowledging his gaze with deference.

Dongfang Xu revealed a hearty smile, and started strolling towards the guests on one side.

As he walked, the smile on his face became even brighter.

Not until he stopped and saw a figure seated, did the light in his eyes explode like two fierce suns.

"Senior Qin, long time no see."

"I’ve waited a long time for this day, but now, it’s not too late."

Sometime unbeknownst to all, the surrounding area fell so silent that even the sound of breathing could not be heard.

At least a thousand pairs of eyes were focused on one spot, their hidden curiosity like boiling water, unable to be quelled.

"Do we know each other?"

In his seat, Qin Tianyi slowly put down his wine glass, spitting out the beast bone in his mouth.

His appearance was equally outstanding, ice-blue hair, ice-blue pupils, distinguished features, a slender figure, undoubtedly a standout among young talents.

However, inexplicably becoming the focus of everyone’s attention, Qin Tianyi managed to keep his cool, while Qin Quan beside him, his face had turned ugly.

"Let me reintroduce myself, I’m the captain of the Mercenary Group that Steals Fire."

"Before this, I used to study at Canghai Pavilion in the Blue Frog Kingdom, but unfortunately had to leave midway."

Dongfang Xu stretched out his burning palm, flames flickering above his head:

"My real name, Senior, you mustn’t have forgotten, right?"

"Do you remember the three words ’Dongfang Xu’?"

"Dongfang Xu?"

Qin Tianyi’s eyes flickered for a moment.

After the flicker, his gaze was extraordinarily sharp, he slowly rose, a bone-chilling coldness emanating from him:

"You... you’re still alive?"

"Thanks to your kindness, I’m still alive." Dongfang Xu’s smile was warm.

Witnessing the spreading frost, he just snapped his fingers, and terrifying flames formed a seal of fire at an overwhelming speed, securely trapping the elder and the younger.

"Come on, let’s have a fair fight."

"If you can beat me, I’ll spare your life."

Boom!!

The flames danced wildly, like a demon of fire, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws, extremely ferocious.

Qin Tianyi was silent, only his fists were gradually clenched.

"No!"

Qin Quan abruptly grabbed his shoulder, "Can’t you see? He is already at the 4th Order!"

"And you, you only just reached the peak of the 3rd Order, there’s no way you can be his match!"

"Grand Uncle, do we have any other choice?"

Qin Tianyi shrugged off the hand on his shoulder, looked around, his face neither smiling nor gloomy, merely whispering to himself:

"All the noble families from the Giant Frog Marsh are here, everyone watching us battle..."

"Dongfang Xu, I regret it. If I had been more cautious back then, if I had gone down the cliff to confirm your death, today’s situation might be different."

"Master Han has a saying, I’ll relay it to you word for word."

Dongfang Xu laughed and sighed, "There are no ’what ifs’ in this world!"

"If you want to fight for a chance to survive, then do so openly — fight me!"

"Rest assured, I despise power plays and I despise plots and schemes."

"Your Ice Wing Dragon and my Flame Child are both perfected Jade Infants. We won’t use any Abilities, we’ll simply let the two Fond Spirits fight on an equal level. Could you possibly be afraid to decide this way?"