Legend of the Heavenly Swordsman
Ch.26 - Farewell

Tang Shu breathed a sigh of relief as his son was chosen and given the chance to duel. He had already thought that if Fu Chen was not chosen then he himself would train him until he became a great swordsman.

Villagers return to their homes after the event is over. While Sin Zhou still trying to calm his son while still on the way home.

"What do you think, elder? I don't think Black dantian is a phantian defect." Xiao Jung asked the elder named Wang He who since the first formation of the Dantian had noticed Fu Chen.

"I also thought like that, it should be that the ability of the disabled Dantian is more severe than the white Dantian, but what the child showed was just the opposite. Moreover, that kid is at least in the realm of a second-rate swordsman." The elder began to guess if the quality of the black Dantian was actually the highest of all levels.

Wang He was also curious about Fu Chen's resources and background. He suspected that the qi energy absorption science that Fu Chen mastered was a high-level science, thus making Fu Chen level up in less than a year.

Because it is useless if someone has high talent but is not supported by adequate knowledge, then the talent of that person will be buried just like that.

"We should have made the right decision by passing the boy on." Wang He sighed harshly, himself thinking too much about the problems of others.

Although Xiao Jung was only a core disciple in the Sacred Sword sect, he was one of the ten best disciples there. With his age of just 25 years, Xiao Jung managed to enter the realm of combat generals.

Talent seems to be taken care of by the Holy Sword sect, especially if he is a descendant of the Xiao bangaswan family who makes himself a high position in the eyes of the Elders.

***

"You didn't disappoint your father Kyoto." Yoshi Kishimoto rubbed his son's head. All the sacrifices of money and his efforts to find more income are finally answered.

Kyoto smiled faintly while looking at his father. Honestly, he was still not satisfied with the result. Kyoto realized that there was still a competitor far greater than him.

"Your strength is impressive indeed, but there are still some people who are far superior to you." commented the swordsman who trained Kyoto, the swordsman had decided to settle down in the Falling Star Village.

Despite only being a Village guard, but he thought it was better than having to risk his life to undergo a mission in every City. Especially when the mission he lived failed, then he would not get any wages and it would only make his enemy more and more.

"Yes, that's true.My strength is still far below that Lou boy." Kyoto answered the statement made to him, his hands clenched hard as he remembered that he had not reached the eight-point mark.

The swordsman named Ling Ryu shook his head, according to him the most powerful participant was Fu Chen. Although the level is new in the realm of early stage combat generals, but he can predict if the young man is still self-reliant because his opponent is very weak. The guess is then reinforced by the results shown by the testing stone.

But he also admitted that Sin Lou's strength was impressive. The village he lived in now actually gave birth to a rare talent for even middle-class sects. He suspected that the villagers were actually warriors in the past.

"Uncle, did Uncle once become a sect disciple as well?" kyoto asked Ling Ryu, during the training the relationship between the two also grew closer.

"Of course, but uncle quit the sect for some reason" Ling Ru replied briefly.

"What's that?" ask Kyoto curiously.

"I can't say it, but you'll feel what I feel if you're a weak person there. You better rest than think about it."

Ling Ru then passed away going to a tavern to look for wine. He had promised himself never to discuss his past with anyone, even if it was his closest friend.

***

The one week that Xiao Jung gave off felt so fast for the participants, especially for Fu Chen. He had left his family for ten months and had only returned a few weeks ago. Fu Chen felt like he still wanted to enjoy his days with the family.

But behind all that, the most unwilling one was Fu Mei. She cried all day knowing that her brother was leaving, lucky that Xin Xue managed to calm him down.

"Chen'er, come with me for a second. There was something I wanted to talk about," Tang Shu took Fu Chen to the garden, where he used to look for grass for his horses and buffalo.

After arriving, Tang Shu was silent for a moment to throw some doubt in her heart. Fu Chen quietly stood behind Tang Shu, he was waiting for the sentence that would come out of his father's mouth.

"Chen'er, do you still remember the Earth ring I told you about?" Tang Shu wanted to see if Fu Chen cared about the matter he had discussed first.

"Yes dad, what's with the heirloom?" Fu Chen asked in surprise, there is no way that the heirloom just disappeared, right?

"The heirloom of this Earth ring is still in my father's hands, it's just that he needs a new heir besides me." Tang Shu looked at Fu Chen with a gentle smile.

"Don't tell me if you want to." Fu Chen was unable to end his sentence as Tang Shu nodded her head. Eyes widened with a look of disbelief.

"You're right Chen'er, I want you to keep this ring until you can use it. This ring does not choose father as his heir. I don't want this ring to just be a useless item if it's kept in my hands. I have faith, you're the one who's waiting to reopen this ring."

Tang Shu watched the Earth ring in his hand with a bitter smile, it had been a very long time that the ring could not open. In fact, even Tang Hao who was at that time leading the clan was unable to open it.

"How is it possible? My strength is still very weak to protect this heirloom of father. What if someone else knows? what if a sect-"

"Dad knows it's Chen'er, therefore dad says. Use it if you are able to use it. Act as if nothing happened." Tang Shu smiled wryly, she felt guilty about having to give this heavy burden to Fu Chen.

"Capture the Sacred Sword sect as your protector from the outside world, hide when others find out about this ring and run away when you have the chance. You must be safe before you return, Chen'er."

Fu Chen gritted his teeth in annoyance, Tang Shu's words would only make him a coward. She was eager to refute Tang Shu's remarks, but Fu Chen realized her father had borne a heavy burden on her shoulders for many years.

"Forgive your father's selfish request this Chen'er, I have no choice but to hand it over to you. I just want our family to live quietly." The shrill voice of Tang Shu rang out in Fu Chen's ears.

Fu Chen could no longer hold back his haru taste, a circle of tears started to come out. Fu Chen cried while hugging the father, the departure this time would be very long and dangerous. He did not know, whether he could still meet with family and villagers after this.

"I promise you, I'll take care of this heirloom like I'll take care of my own life!"

Tang Shu stroked the head of Fu Chen who was still in his arms. No other words were spoken from his mouth other than the word 'sorry.'

"Effort Chen'er, father will keep your sister and mother here," Tang Shu said after quite a long time calming Fu Chen and himself.

Tang Shu handed the Earth ring to Fu Chen after seeing it calm enough. He held onto both of Fu Chen's shoulders to strengthen his son's determination.

"Let's just calm down, I'll try my best!" Fu Chen tightly grasped the ring in his hand. He was determined not to let anyone touch the ring.

***

Fu Chen and the rest of the participants who were selected to become disciples of the Sacred Sword Sect earlier, headed towards the village gate in the afternoon. Elders and other representatives of the Holy Sword Sect had been waiting there.

The ten children were delivered by their families. The tenth is then directed to ride a carriage pulled by two horses. As Fu Chen was about to ascend, Fu Mei called out to him loudly.

"Sister! I'll follow you there!" Fu Mei shouted while smiling broadly at Tang Shu's sling.

Fu Chen only smiled gently then waved his hand to reply to Fu Mei's words. Sin Lou who heard Fu Mei's screams immediately let out his head from inside the carriage, a wide smile engraved on his face.

"You take it easy Mei'er, I'll take care of my sister-in-law's future!" Sin Lou shouted out loud to be heard by Fu Mei. But unfortunately, his words were only responded with a mocking tongue.

Fu Chen paid no heed to Sin Lou's words, he watched the village gate shrink until it was finally out of sight. A rough sigh rang out afterwards, this would be a very long and full of obstacles for him.