Chapter 486: First Spar In Five Years
Translator: Oneshotwonder Editor: Hitesh_
After swearing loyalty to each other, the two sat down again, and the mood in the room became much lighter .
"Dongyang, there is no need to tell the others about my identity just yet… Not until we have consolidated power within the Maersa district . "
"Touché! Many things have changed, and so did people… Lie Jian, for instance . " Guan Dongyang said as he nodded in agreement .
Even though Einherjar Li Zhedao was the direct heir of General Li Feng, he was defeated by Patroclus in the end, much less the alleged heir, Wang Tong . Plus, Wang Tong was no longer the heir of the Blade Warrior, but simply a powerful warrior . Title and reputation were only useful during peacetime . During the time of chaos, actions spoke even louder than its peacetime counterparts .
Guan Dongyang knew very well that neither his strength nor the flaws in his personality would allow him to lead a large force . However, he could always assist by the side of a real commander .
Sensing the eagerness in Guan Dongyang's eyes, Wang Tong cracked a smile and then said, "I know that you have a lot of questions for me . We have lots of time to catch up in the future . "
"Haha, I wager that Duo Lun had learned a thing or two from you . Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to defeat that lousy a*shole . By the way, what level are you at right now? Legendary?"
"Um . . . I am not familiar with the current ranking system, but perhaps, yes . I have improved my tactics over the years . We should exchange some ideas when we have time . "
"Perfect! Being a bandleader is a tough job . Sometimes, it is too much for me . At one time, I almost gave up entirely . " Although Guan Dongyang was a powerful mastery user, he was not a leader . His unfamiliarity with politics and administrative tasks had greatly limited the expansion of the Battle Wolf .
However, Wang Tong was the opposite in that respect . Managing a war band required skills and experience, and Wang Tong had both . He had been the leader of the most influential student group, the S club .
However incompetent Guan Dongyang was in terms of managing the band, no one could ignore his improvement in his cultivation over the five years . Five years ago, Wang Tong had defeated Patroclus as a level six warrior, and five years later, Wang Tong's power had risen to such a magnitude that it had become difficult for others to comprehend . After a period of rapid improvement, Guan Dongyang's cultivation had hit a bottleneck half a year ago . He wanted to make another breakthrough, but his hands were tied down by endless paperwork… that is, until Wang Tong showed up .
Guan Dongyang believed that Wang Tong would be able to summon the sense of unity in the hearts of all Martians, and change the outlook of Mars . He couldn't wait to be a part of this great transformation .
Guan Dongyang heaved a sigh of relief as he could finally have time to return to his beloved cultivation .
Before Guan Dongyang's formal retirement, there would be a transitional period . However, with Wang Tong's great power and experience, Guan Dongyang believed that the transitional period would be very brief . The thought of following Wang Tong into battles and liberating the enslaved humans inside the city of Maersa spurred Guan Dongyang to carry on their conversation .
Outside Guan Dongyang's private vehicle, Lie Wushuang wondered what had taken the two to chat for so long . He reminded himself about the goal of their mission: to enlist Guan Dongyang to House Lie . Lie Wushuang turned to Lie Xuan and said, "When you get a chance, you need to find out what Guan Dongyang is up to . "
"You mean he is hiding something from us?"
"You really think that a level eleven no account could defeat a level sixteen warrior, and a mechanic could overcome Nihlathak without making a move?" Lie Wushuang asked quietly .
"No . I know Guan Dongyang is a powerful mastery caster, but he is not strong enough to lead soldiers that powerful, not yet . " Lie Xuan knew of Lie Wushuang's suspicion . Guan Dongyang could have long since advanced further beyond level eighteen . From the information they had collected about the raid, they learned of a mastery spell that required level twenty or higher mastery fighters to perform . It had to be Guan Dongyang .
"Let's give him the benefit of the doubt . After all, young maser values him highly . Power of a Mastery Fighter is a very slippery thing to measure . Young master had told me a couple of times to not to be too fixated on levels when it came to evaluating Mastery users . " Over the years, life had taught Lie Wushuang many lessons, and made his observation keener . From the events that happened at the tournament, he could tell that Guan Dongyang had matured a lot as a leader . He was no longer brash and direct as he used to be . Whatever trick he had pulled from his sleeve had worked well against Marcos, causing the latter to lose almost everything from the tip of his fingers .
"I disagree!" Lie Xuan snorted .
"Lie Xuan, what is going on with you two anyway? If you really like him, then be with him . If not, then stop keeping him in that awkward friendzone . You are not a kid anymore . " Lie Wushuang scolded Lie Xuan like an older brother .
"Should I call you mom? I don't know… He is a nice guy, but we lack chemistry between us . He is not . . . manly enough, except for today at the tournament . I hope he can keep at it . " Lie Xuan said . She had given the matter a great deal of thought, and had decided that however nice Guan Dongyang was, he could not give her the thrill of living on the edge she always craved for . In a fit of frustration, the furry face of the mechanic flashed for a fleeting second in her mind .
Duo Lun and Tan Bu had kept things to themselves . Despite being the closest friends of Wang Tong at Battle Wolf, they didn't speak a word about the mechanic .
"What is the deal with Duo Lun?"
"He is heartbroken after seeing his old lover . Practicing tactics keeps his mind cool . " Tan Bu said with a smile .
"Furface, I have learned a valuable lesson today thanks to you . It's like having a second life . From now on, my life is yours . " Duo Lun was deeply touched by Wang Tong's help, and his victory had given him more than just joy—it was a lesson for him to fight back against evil . Although Duo Lun appeared to be an amiable and easy going person, he had a very sensitive soul . Wang Tong's help had saved not only his life, but also something he held closer to his heart than even life: dignity .
Tan Bu patted Duo Lun's shoulder and said, "Furface, you will be our boss from now on . We will follow you wherever you go!"
Wang Tong cracked a smile and then said, "I like your resolution . But, don't complain later that I didn't warn you about the hardships . "
Duo Lun and Tan Duo looked at each other and smiled knowingly . "We are ready!"
That night at the camp, Duo Lun and Tan Bu regretted ever agreeing to be subject to such inhumane training . When the two had overspent their energy and laid on the ground, Wang Tong walked to them and told them that it was just a taste of what was going to come .
After he finished training with Duo Lun and Tan Bu, Wang Tong returned home . But before long, he looked out of the window and saw the full moon hanging brightly in the night sky, and knew that the moment had arrived . Wang Tong disappeared into thin air and reappeared outside the camp in a clearing, where a dark showdown had been waiting for him .
"You really can't wait… Hehe . "
"Hehe, it had been five years! Let's start!" The shadow spoke up; it was Guan Dongyang .
"Show me what you have learned over the five years!" Wang Tong announced .
Guan Dongyang knew that he didn't need to hold back power, so he unleashed all of his soul energy at once .
"Infinite Fire Bolt!"
Guan Dongyang sent a flurry of bolts at Wang Tong, lined up in a straight line . Wang Tong didn't evade; instead, he waved the left hand, and the bolts fell to the ground as if they had hit an invisible wall .
Guan Dongyang was shocked by how easily Wang Tong had blocked his attack . Five years ago when he was only a level six warrior, Wang Tong had displayed unmatched intuition during the battle . Five years later, he was back and stronger, with the same acute sense of battle awareness . Guan Dongyang already saw no hope of winning the fight .
However, the stronger the Wang Tong was, the more Guan Dongyang wanted to continue the sparring .
"Red Lotus!"
Mastery was not only about absorbing the natural forces but to channel them as well; one would need a lot of skill in this department . In a blink, the flaming fire bolts on the ground sprang back to life and floated in the air . They twisted and weaved into each other, forming a fiery red glob .
Chapter 486 First Spar In Five YearsTranslator Oneshotwonder Editor Hitesh After swearing loyalty to each other, the two sat down again, and the mood in the room became much lighter . Dongyang, there is no need to tell the others about my identity just yet Not until we have consolidated power within the Maersa district . Touch Many things have changed, and so did people Lie Jian, for instance . Guan Dongyang said as he nodded in agreement . Even though Einherjar Li Zhedao was the direct heir of General Li Feng, he was defeated by Patroclus in the end, much less the alleged heir, Wang Tong . Plus, Wang Tong was no longer the heir of the Blade Warrior, but simply a powerful warrior . Title and reputation were only useful during peacetime . During the time of chaos, actions spoke even louder than its peacetime counterparts . Guan Dongyang knew very well that neither his strength nor the flaws in his personality would allow him to lead a large force . However, he could always assist by the side of a real commander . Sensing the eagerness in Guan Dongyang s eyes, Wang Tong cracked a smile and then said, I know that you have a lot of questions for me . We have lots of time to catch up in the future . Haha, I wager that Duo Lun had learned a thing or two from you . Otherwise, he wouldn t be able to defeat that lousy a shole . By the way, what level are you at right now Legendary Um . . . I am not familiar with the current ranking system, but perhaps, yes . I have improved my tactics over the years . We should exchange some ideas when we have time . Perfect Being a bandleader is a tough job . Sometimes, it is too much for me . At one time, I almost gave up entirely . Although Guan Dongyang was a powerful mastery user, he was not a leader . His unfamiliarity with politics and administrative tasks had greatly limited the expansion of the Battle Wolf . However, Wang Tong was the opposite in that respect . Managing a war band required skills and experience, and Wang Tong had both . He had been the leader of the most influential student group, the S club . However incompetent Guan Dongyang was in terms of managing the band, no one could ignore his improvement in his cultivation over the five years . Five years ago, Wang Tong had defeated Patroclus as a level six warrior, and five years later, Wang Tong s power had risen to such a magnitude that it had become difficult for others to comprehend . After a period of rapid improvement, Guan Dongyang s cultivation had hit a bottleneck half a year ago . He wanted to make another breakthrough, but his hands were tied down by endless paperwork that is, until Wang Tong showed up . Guan Dongyang believed that Wang Tong would be able to summon the sense of unity in the hearts of all Martians, and change the outlook of Mars . He couldn t wait to be a part of this great transformation . Guan Dongyang heaved a sigh of relief as he could finally have time to return to his beloved cultivation . Before Guan Dongyang s formal retirement, there would be a transitional period . However, with Wang Tong s great power and experience, Guan Dongyang believed that the transitional period would be very brief . The thought of following Wang Tong into battles and liberating the enslaved humans inside the city of Maersa spurred Guan Dongyang to carry on their conversation . Outside Guan Dongyang s private vehicle, Lie Wushuang wondered what had taken the two to chat for so long . He reminded himself about the goal of their mission to enlist Guan Dongyang to House Lie . Lie Wushuang turned to Lie Xuan and said, When you get a chance, you need to find out what Guan Dongyang is up to . You mean he is hiding something from us You really think that a level eleven no account could defeat a level sixteen warrior, and a mechanic could overcome Nihlathak without making a move Lie Wushuang asked quietly . No . I know Guan Dongyang is a powerful mastery caster, but he is not strong enough to lead soldiers that powerful, not yet . Lie Xuan knew of Lie Wushuang s suspicion . Guan Dongyang could have long since advanced further beyond level eighteen . From the information they had collected about the raid, they learned of a mastery spell that required level twenty or higher mastery fighters to perform . It had to be Guan Dongyang . Let s give him the benefit of the doubt . After all, young maser values him highly . Power of a Mastery Fighter is a very slippery thing to measure . Young master had told me a couple of times to not to be too fixated on levels when it came to evaluating Mastery users . Over the years, life had taught Lie Wushuang many lessons, and made his observation keener . From the events that happened at the tournament, he could tell that Guan Dongyang had matured a lot as a leader . He was no longer brash and direct as he used to be . Whatever trick he had pulled from his sleeve had worked well against Marcos, causing the latter to lose almost everything from the tip of his fingers . I disagree Lie Xuan snorted . Lie Xuan, what is going on with you two anyway If you really like him, then be with him . If not, then stop keeping him in that awkward friendzone . You are not a kid anymore . Lie Wushuang scolded Lie Xuan like an older brother . Should I call you mom I don t know He is a nice guy, but we lack chemistry between us . He is not . . . manly enough, except for today at the tournament . I hope he can keep at it . Lie Xuan said . She had given the matter a great deal of thought, and had decided that however nice Guan Dongyang was, he could not give her the thrill of living on the edge she always craved for . In a fit of frustration, the furry face of the mechanic flashed for a fleeting second in her mind . Duo Lun and Tan Bu had kept things to themselves . Despite being the closest friends of Wang Tong at Battle Wolf, they didn t speak a word about the mechanic . What is the deal with Duo Lun He is heartbroken after seeing his old lover . Practicing tactics keeps his mind cool . Tan Bu said with a smile . Furface, I have learned a valuable lesson today thanks to you . It s like having a second life . From now on, my life is yours . Duo Lun was deeply touched by Wang Tong s help, and his victory had given him more than just joy it was a lesson for him to fight back against evil . Although Duo Lun appeared to be an amiable and easy going person, he had a very sensitive soul . Wang Tong s help had saved not only his life, but also something he held closer to his heart than even life dignity . Tan Bu patted Duo Lun s shoulder and said, Furface, you will be our boss from now on . We will follow you wherever you go Wang Tong cracked a smile and then said, I like your resolution . But, don t complain later that I didn t warn you about the hardships . Duo Lun and Tan Duo looked at each other and smiled knowingly . We are ready That night at the camp, Duo Lun and Tan Bu regretted ever agreeing to be subject to such inhumane training . When the two had overspent their energy and laid on the ground, Wang Tong walked to them and told them that it was just a taste of what was going to come . After he finished training with Duo Lun and Tan Bu, Wang Tong returned home . But before long, he looked out of the window and saw the full moon hanging brightly in the night sky, and knew that the moment had arrived . Wang Tong disappeared into thin air and reappeared outside the camp in a clearing, where a dark showdown had been waiting for him . You really can t wait Hehe . Hehe, it had been five years Let s start The shadow spoke up it was Guan Dongyang . Show me what you have learned over the five years Wang Tong announced . Guan Dongyang knew that he didn t need to hold back power, so he unleashed all of his soul energy at once . Infinite Fire Bolt Guan Dongyang sent a flurry of bolts at Wang Tong, lined up in a straight line . Wang Tong didn t evade instead, he waved the left hand, and the bolts fell to the ground as if they had hit an invisible wall . Guan Dongyang was shocked by how easily Wang Tong had blocked his attack . Five years ago when he was only a level six warrior, Wang Tong had displayed unmatched intuition during the battle . Five years later, he was back and stronger, with the same acute sense of battle awareness . Guan Dongyang already saw no hope of winning the fight . However, the stronger the Wang Tong was, the more Guan Dongyang wanted to continue the sparring . Red Lotus Mastery was not only about absorbing the natural forces but to channel them as well one would need a lot of skill in this department . In a blink, the flaming fire bolts on the ground sprang back to life and floated in the air . They twisted and weaved into each other, forming a fiery red glob .