Chapter 529 - Legacy
Chapter 529 of "Red Heart Patrols the Sky" begins with suspense: Jiang Wang took the lead in establishing the Battlefield of Spirits.The young man in the... Donât stop reading!
Jiang Wang took the lead in establishing the Battlefield of Spirits.The young man in the splendid robe had two choices: one was to disregard everything and see if he could crush Jiang Wang first, or if his spirit would be shattered by Jiang Wang.
The second was to confront the other battlefield at the same time.
Perhaps out of confidence, or perhaps due to the requirement for a perfect victory, he chose the latter.
This choice cannot be said to be wrong.
Because neither could be certain which battlefield would conclude first.
Jiang Wang was willing to gamble; he was not, and that was all there was to it.
During the fleeting moment when Jiang Wang decisively plunged in with his sword, he also swiftly cleared away the Divine Soul Flower Sea that Jiang Wang had left in his Tongtian Palace.
If only he were a breath faster, then the outcome might still be undecided.
Unfortunately, there was not that one breath of time.
âI want to ask, why did I lose?â
The young man in the splendid robe looked at Jiang Wang and asked.
It must be said, although the youth seemed like an arrogant person before, this questionâŚ
was so pure.
Everyone was a rival; who would indulge in a deep conversation?
But for some reason, perhaps it was the genuine and unpretentious confusion in his eyes, it was quite endearing.
Indeed, objectively speaking, his strength was not inferior to Jiang Wangâs in any aspect.
Jiang Wang thought for a moment and said, âActually, Iâd like to ask you first.
When I cast the Divine Soul Flower Sea in your Tongtian Palace, you seemed to be stunned for a moment.
May I ask why?â
The young man in the splendid robe shook his head: âI donât want to say.â
UhâŚ
Is this the attitude of someone seeking advice?
Jiang Wang sheathed his sword.
Longing did not reflect into the Taixu Illusion Realm; this ordinary weapon within the Taixu Illusion Realm was not quite suitable and could not maximize the use of his swordsmanship.
However, if they were to battle in reality, given the young manâs appearance, which clearly showed the bearing of a noble house, the treasures and Magic Artifacts he could utilize were certainly even more numerous.
Jiang Wang shook his head, not minding the youthâs attitude, and directly asked, âHave you ever encountered danger?
I mean, the kind that could truly be deadly.â
The young man in the splendid robe thought for a while and said, âNever.â
âIt seems you come from a very prominent family and youâre much cherished,â Jiang Wang casually analyzed.
âThis has nothing to do with our victory or defeat.â He was quite wary.
It was normal for scions of great families to keep their guard up, given the inevitable hangers-on.
Jiang Wang had now seen all sorts of people, but among the young masters he knew, none exhibited the brusqueness of the lad before him.
It was like those who took their eldersâ words to heart and then tried to forcefully apply them, the type of youth who could easily offend others, very green.
Suddenly, Jiang Wang realized that his own mentality seemed a bit too âmature,â even though he was hardly older than the youth before him.
He viewed him as if he were a child.
With this thought, he smiled and said, âWhat I mean is, you may lack the experience of real combat.
Iâm not referring to fighting in the Taixu Illusion Realm.
The battles here are very real, but after all, not reality.
Because here, you wonât truly die.â
The young man in the splendid robe appeared thoughtful.
This was a stubborn youth, as Jiang Wang had already discovered, so he felt compelled to add, âIâm not suggesting that you try your hand at life-and-death combat.
On the path of cultivation, the geniuses who perish are too numerous to count.
Your family background allows you to avoid danger, which is an absolute advantage.
Safe cultivation, advancing step by step, is the path that you, scions of great houses, should take.â
âI know,â the young man in the splendid robe nodded, âThank you.â
Thereupon, Jiang Wang gestured with his right hand, signaling that he was free to leave the Discussion Platform.
Regardless of the manâs background, Jiang Wang really had no intention of ingratiating himself.
It was just that the youth had asked sincerely, and so he had responded in kind.
He didnât mind making the conflicts at the Inner Mansion level in the Taixu Illusion Realm more challenging for himself.
Getting stronger was something that should always come from oneâs own efforts, not from pulling others down.
âThatâŚâ The young man in the splendid robe hadnât just left like that, instead asking somewhat awkwardly, âWhatâs your name?â
Probably it was Jiang Wangâs candid attitude that made him lower his guard.
He wanted to make a friend but lacked experience and didnât know how to go about it, hence the abrupt question.
âDugu Invincible,â Jiang Wang said.
âIâm not asking that, your real name,â the young man in the splendid robe said.
Jiang Wang replied offhandedly, âZhang Linchuan.â
The young man in the splendid robe seemed a bit annoyed, âIf you donât want to say it, forget it.â
Jiang Wang was somewhat taken aback; it was the first time his use of Zhang Linchuanâs name to roam the world had been seen through.
Originally, it was indeed just an offhand response; although he was probably about the same age as this youth, he was much more mature, and wouldnât open his heart just from a few words.
Moreover, although the youth left an initial impression of arrogance and strength, he was likely very well-protected, and at heart, quite naive.
âNaiveâ also meant it should be quite easy to fool him.
Only, he hadnât expected this naivety to accompany an actual sharpness, as the youth had seen through Jiang Wangâs perfunctory manner right away.
Jiang Wang, feeling helpless, pressed his forehead, âHow should I put this, we are in the Taixu Illusion Realm, you know?
In the real world, nobody knows who anyone is; revealing oneâs true identity is quite risky.
Weâve only fought twice, and can hardly be considered acquaintedâŚ
Do you understand what Iâm saying?â
The youth in the magnificent robe had little life experience and wasnât worldly-wise, but he was undoubtedly very clever.
Upon hearing Jiang Wang say this, he immediately replied, âSorry, it was impolite of me; I forgot to introduce myself first.
I just forgot this is the Taixu Illusion Realm where nobody knows meâŚâ
Ah, so in the real world, isnât there anyone who doesnât know him?
Jiang Wang suddenly thought of the time when he hadnât known Zhongxuan Sheng for long, and Zhongxuan had accidentally used a Heavy Technique in battle, insisting on secrecy.
He too was exceedingly confident of his own reputation.
It was as if he carried an air of âwho in the world doesnât know me.â
These scions of noble familiesâŚ
But then again, being born into a noble family does give one the capital for pride.
âMy name is Zuo Guangshu,â said the youth in the magnificent robe.
âAh, hello, Iâve long admired you, itâs a pleasure to meet you,â Jiang Wang said, his mouth spitting out a rather perfunctory string of niceties.
But then he reacted and inquired tentatively, âDo you knowâŚ
Zuo Guanglie?â
Zuo Guangshuâs expression suddenly turned cold, âIt seems he is indeed very famous.â
âSo, what is your relationship with him, if you donât mind me asking?â Jiang Wang asked.
Zuo Guanglie was someone he couldnât avoid on his path of cultivation; although the man had died, the radiance he left behind still helped illuminate Jiang Wangâs path forward.
âHe is my elder brother.
Thatâs all there is to it,â Zuo Guangshu replied coolly, his demeanor very detached.
He likely only answered because his upbringing dictated it.
âAnd you two?
Friends?
Enemies?â
Jiang Wangâs heart stirred slightly.
He probably understood why Zuo Guangshu had paused for a moment upon seeing the Divine Soul Flower Sea in Tongtian Palace.
The âFlame Flowerâ Dao Technique was indeed a genius creation of Zuo Guanglie, and his own Divine Soul Flower Sea was basically built upon the Flame Flower concept.
Needless to say, Zuo Guangshu would recognize it.
HoweverâŚ
âElder brotherâ and âThatâs all there is to itâ seemed incongruous.
The relationship between the two brothers didnât seem too good.
âOf course not enemies; I hold him in high esteem,â Jiang Wang stated honestly, âMy name is Jiang Wang.â
âIs that so?â Zuo Guangshu said icily, âItâs a pity I no longer wish to make your acquaintance.â
It seemed that he particularly minded that Jiang Wang had introduced himself only after learning of Zuo Guangshuâs relation to Zuo Guanglie; his rare inclination to forge a friendship seemed to have fizzled out.
Without further ado, he left.
The Discussion Platform reformed, separating the place of swords into individual platforms again, sending both of them back.
Jiang Wang was stunned for a moment; he wasnât upset by Zuo Guangshuâs impoliteness.
The youth was just, well, a bit childish and probably didnât harbor any bad intentions.
He justâŚ
suddenly remembered the Channel-opening Pill he had taken.
That Channel-opening Pill which Zhao Rucheng had said was very rare.
Even someone as powerful as Zuo Guanglie, whose soul had perished and flesh turned to mud, whose every possession had shattered, had left behind one single pill intact.
Could it be that a pill was more durable and less easily destroyed than those Magic Artifacts and treasures?
The only explanation was that in the last moments of his life, Zuo Guanglie had instinctively protected it.
Uncovering the flesh of Zuo Guanglie that blocked the broken bottleâs mouth and seeing that Channel-opening Pill â that scene was still so vivid in his mind.
That was the time he had seized control of his fate once again.
And that Channel-opening Pill that Zuo Guanglie had strived to preserve with the last of his energy, as his life fadedâŚ
Was it meant forâŚ
the youth he had just encountered?