The Legend of the Devil
Ch. 19 - Storm of the Wind Goddess
The Feng Empire was dominated by valleys, vast green plains as well as the highest mountains, where extreme storms could endanger human lives. The Wind Goddess, once the people there mentioned the figure protecting the place, a legend that was believed to be able to rampage and bring down the sharp winds capable of tearing apart human skin. But in reality, it was not just a legend, either a natural or weather factor but the Feng Empire actually had such a terrifying storm.
It was told that the Wind Goddess who took shelter in the Feng Empire would kill any newcomers in the land. Lately, extreme storms are increasingly frequent and spread to the settlement, leaving hundreds of homes destroyed like waves. No one can explain the storm, it has no form but it can kill so vilely.
Xue Zhan frowned when he heard the name of the Wind Goddess and the hurricane wind that he said could kill humans. As they crossed the border after revealing their identities and mission orders, border guards also advised them to be careful of the more frequent hurricanes.
Jiazhen Yan folded both hands behind his head, indifferently. While Xue Zhan's footsteps began to climb a vast plain covered in knee-length grass. The fragrance of the flowers flying was carried by the cool breeze that morning, Kang Jian and Jiazhen Yan five steps in front of Xue Zhan who was fixated on gazing at the outside world.
This was probably the first time he had seen the real world. It was so beautiful before his eyes that he still enjoyed the sight. The smell of dew, the sound of birds singing merrily and the warm morning sun. During this one year training Xue Zhan was only focused on training his body strength, he and Jiazhen Yan often dueled. Xue Zhan won three times over Jiazhen Yan.
He won three times and lost two hundred times. A pretty stifling comparison. But Xue Zhan was starting to feel a change in himself. Kang Jian also often trained him, the rest of him on missions when called upon. All the things he learned and the experiences he gained will continue to grow, and here his adventure begins.
The Feng Empire and the Intermediary. Xue Zhan drew a faint smile.
"I will complete this mission well. That way we'll get information about the Red Taring and the white cross mask woman" he murmured.
"Before you come back, I'll find you first." That ambition was accompanied by increasingly steady footsteps.
He had just realized Kang Jian and Jiazhen Yan had already walked a very long distance unaware of himself still behind.
"You like it?"
The soft and delicate voice greeted his ears, Xue Zhan looked away and found a little girl in green robes and a white transparent scarf picking up a flower. The wind made her hair long and her shawls flying. Her skin was pale white, yet had a very beautiful sweet smile.
"Welcome, Young Master."
"Young Master?" Xue Zhan was surprised, he raised both his hands as the little girl thrust out flowers. "My name is Xue Zhan, please don't call me that. It doesn't suit me."
The little girl frowned, "But you are the Young Master. Your father came here once. Um ... Less than 50 years ago."
His face turned confused. How can a little girl who looks only 7 years old seem to know something that happened 50 years earlier. That doesn't sound reasonable to him.
Xue Zhan was still stunned, he realized something and immediately threw a question. "Wait, dad? Please tell me more about him, what his name is-"
"Young Master definitely wants to save this country, huh? Lately misery has been rampant and cries continue to be heard. The Young Master's father had also come here when the Wind Goddess went berserk and destroyed this Empire. He saved us like a hero. We're very grateful to him."
"You who? Tell me about someone you call my father."
The little girl laid her body on the flower bed, saying softly. "Rubber of destruction begins to creep, growing wildly suffocating without us noticing. Does the Young Master feel it?"
"Destruction?"
"I know Young Master already knows the answer ..." He smiled cheerfully. "But our strength accompanies the Young Master in the Book of Heavenly Phoenix. Young Master's father gave it away with great reason."
The voice disappeared with her. Xue Zhan approached but in vain, he started to fade.
"Is this real? Root Destruction? The power of the Celestial Phoenix Book? From where he knew about the book, I never told anyone other than Master... And that tribulation, what did he mean the massacre that had recently occurred in this Empire?"
A thousand questions made his head boil, Xue Zhan to the point of not being able to think clearly anymore. Maybe he was asleep and dreaming.
Yet that Silver Rose, was completely real within his grasp.
The little girl had vanished, yet the pitch of her voice sounded.
"Beware of the Wind Goddess the Protector. He'll break your ribs when you're off guard."
Xue Zhan was stunned when he heard Kang Jian's echoing voice. "Beauty, behind you Xue Zhan!"
In that instant Xue Zhan turned his head back and picked up the sword, he just followed his instinct to fend off something invisible to the body of the sword.
The iron sword pushed until it touched his chest hard. Xue Zhan was retreated in shock.
The attack was completely invisible but so powerful. Xue Zhan started to be ganged up by the sharp wind that circled his body and attacked mercilessly. The sword in his hand moved nimbly brushed off the incoming attack.
But of the many attacks there are still those who escaped tearing the skin of his body. Xue Zhan started getting many injuries. Kang Jian and Jiazhen Yan were also attacked from various sides. In that defensive position, he could not escape at all.
Right, that vast plain has no place to hide. The storm covered the entire grass plain. If he were to escape, Xue Zhan was confident that he would first fall down before passing through the place. Kang Jian and Jiazhen Yan returned to Xue Zhan's place. Make triangular formations, back each other and protect from the front side.
Amidst the chaos that ensued a priest came, his clothes were all white and had almost no hair on his head. His eyes closed, his hands raised, and the storm stopped.
"Ohohoho poor luck, young man. You must be Kang Jian the Red Lightning huh? I came here because the Emperor was worried that this storm was attacking you and his premonition was right."
"Come with me. The emperor is waiting for you."