THE LING TIAN LEGEND
episode 1

Chapter 01: Ling Tian's Retaliation

The sun rises and dawn arrives.

The sea surface glistened in the sunlight and the waves rose down like the gentle swaying of a mother's embrace. Wave after wave, it continued up and down without end.

Somewhere far away, a bunch of seagulls flew into the sky, circling in the sky for a long time.

Ling Tian, with a suave face and beautiful skin, wearing a snow-white jacket, looked as if he was a marble statue. He sat on a yacht and completely fused with it as his body rose and descended with the waves. His waist was blown by the wind, and a mysterious smile spread across his face with a sharp look in his eyes. He fused into this beautiful image and everything seemed to be in complete harmony. Even the most picky painter would not be able to find any flaws in this natural drawing.

Ling Tian's expression did not reveal any excitement or surprise as he quietly enjoyed the beautiful scenery around him. But in reality, her heart was in turmoil and she was extremely agitated as past troubles flashed through her memories.

Ling Tian came from the most mysterious ancient martial family in China: the Ling family. Ever since he was young, he had received the most brutal training and was smarter than his peers. At the age of 15, he was already a leader above the rest and was invincible among the people of his generation – be it inner or physical martial arts, or, four arts of a Chinese scholar [1], or other things. He was considered the hope of the younger generation within the Ling family and was the most outstanding representative.

As he thought about it, bitterness was definitely displayed through Ling Tian's eyes. Ling Tian was born from the second branch of the Ling family and was not a direct descendant. Therefore, ever since he became famous when he was 15 years old, the second-sided branch of the Ling family was not only given more attention but was also ruthlessly suppressed by those who were direct descendants.

By the time Ling Tian was 16 years old, the second side branch was already in a dangerous situation. If not for the protection of some elders in the family, the second side branch might have been completely wiped out because of Ling Tian.

A conspiracy finally occurred in the midst of silence.

Ling Tian clearly remembered that it happened during the summer when he was 17 years old. Just 11 days before the Mid-Autumn Festival, she went to the lakeside because she was frustrated. However, he unexpectedly found his little sister, Ling Xue’er, drowning in the water!

Ling Tian did not have a good impression of this sister of his because he felt that she was too materialistic and competitive. Therefore, he would usually keep his distance from her. But no matter what, he would never leave her in trouble in such a situation. Seeing Ling Xueer crying for help in the water, Ling Tian did not think of anything and immediately jumped in.

At that moment, Ling Tian did not even feel strange for Ling Xue’er, who was always surrounded by people, being by the lake alone. How could a girl raised by the river not be able to swim? How could someone with a profound martial skill like Ling Xue’er fall into the lake for no reason or rhyme? Wouldn't it be strange if Ling Xue’er who was usually arrogant cried out for help?

Perhaps Ling Tian considered all of these things. Maybe he didn't consider all this. But no matter what, he still jumped to save his sister whom he had not liked since he was young.

Although Ling Tian was smart and not a simple-minded person, he was only a 17-year-old in the end! Ling Tian, who had never come into contact with the outside world, was still very pure despite being suppressed by the family. He had never expected that they would use such a means just because of authority.

Just when Ling Tian jumped into the water and approached Ling Xueer, the weak Ling Xueer suddenly became extremely energetic and fought him in the water. At the same time, he started shouting for help in a pitiful voice filled with fear!

Just then, Ling Tian realized that Ling Xue's clothes were completely ragged! It was as if someone had ripped it apart forcefully. Then, Ling Tian began to feel that something was amiss. Just when he wanted to break free from Ling Xue’er and return to the beach, the beach was already filled with a large group of people.

Ling Tian's mind immediately became blank as everyone present was a direct descendant in the family! This, this must be a trap! Enough traps to completely destroy my reputation! What a joke, I actually jumped in without protecting her completely!

Of course, Ling Xue’er was saved to the beach! Then, he bitterly complained about how Ling Tian tried to rape her. His torn clothes became the biggest proof for his claim that Ling Tian threw him into the water out of frustration as he tried to defend himself firmly! At that moment, the 50 strange people surrounding the lake became eyewitnesses!

Evidence concretely! Ling Tian's actions were dishonorable: he not only tried to seize power in the family in a lustful manner, but also tried to rape his own little sister in the family. His actions were extremely vile, making one's hair stand up while thinking about it! He is worse than a beast!

The head of the family personally gathered the five sect elders and made a judgment against Ling Tian! During this process, Ling Tian did not say a word. In fact, he no longer needed to say anything.

In that instant, Ling Tian was no longer hope, but rather the family's shame! The second party branch of the family Ling Tian was in was also affected by the incident and hence, was not allowed to interfere with the family affairs for the next 10 years! Ling Tian's parents did not raise him properly and their freedom was restrained. They are not allowed to leave the family for life!

As for Ling Tian, he was the main culprit and was a degenerate family. Thus, his punishment was also the harshest: his martial arts were completely crippled and he was expelled from the sect, never returning to the sect in his entire life!

Ling Tian was expelled from the family like trash. Throughout the entire process, Ling Tian was in a daze as if he was in a dream.

Even though Ling Tian had already been expelled from the sect, his cousin had no intention of letting go! They find the greatest joy in humiliating someone they never expected to reach in the past. They never left his daily life as if they were Ling Tian's shadow, and used every possible means to humiliate the man they used to respect. For three whole years, the arrogant genius fought in a life worse than hell! Only after three years did his younger sister, Ling Meng’er, find an opportunity to save him by sending him to the East Sea away from the family. Only then did the torture end.

Occasionally, Ling Meng’er visited Ling Tian to give him some daily necessities and update him about the situation within the sect. As time passed, the Ling family seemed to have completely forgotten the existence of genius within this family. But Ling Tian could never forget everything he had gone through! Revenge has been the only reason to survive!

The first elder who crippled his martial arts did not show the slightest bit of mercy at all. It was impossible to take revenge with martial arts from then on. In those few years, Ling Tian spent all his time on firearms. Cold guns have become the only resort left.

Just three months ago, Ling Meng’er visited for the last time to tell Ling Tian that Ling Xue’er, who trapped him earlier, was going to marry the young master of the Huang family. The wedding was scheduled to take place in the Eastern Ocean and Ling Tian was subtly told that it would be a very lavish wedding. All the great families and social forces will be present to witness Ling Xueer's happy moment! As for the Ling family, all the young talents and three elders will be present.

As Ling Meng’er delivered the news, Ling Tian fell silent, not saying a word until Ling Meng’er left. Before Ling Meng’er left, she said, “I know what you are thinking .. I also know what the only thing you want to do in this life. If you want to do that, you can hit this number. No matter what you need, the person receiving the queue will arrange everything for you well. ”

Ling Meng’er then left the business card and disappeared from Ling Tian's sight confidently.

Ling Tian just sat there all day and night motionless as if he was a rock. The next day, he decided to make a phone call after an entire night of deliberation.

Ling Tian knew that it was his best chance; if he missed it, he might never be able to take revenge! Moreover, it was also an ultimatum that her brother had given her!

If he could eliminate everyone at the wedding, all the different families would definitely suffer greatly – especially the Ling family, who would suffer severe damage capable of destroying them. Of the entire event, the only ones who could benefit were his own sister, Ling Meng’er, and the branch where he came from.

Once he understood this, many of his doubts in the past disappeared! Ling Meng’er, the naive-looking sister whom she looked after so much, was actually hiding that shrewdness. He could actually make plans far ahead! His ambition is actually huge!

Without a doubt, Ling Meng’er had been planning this Eastern Sea scheme for at least five years! Ever since he was expelled from the sect, Ling Meng’er had many opportunities to secretly save him. But he still chose to let her live in that hell for three whole years! Maybe he just finished his plan the day he saved her. The most important piece of the puzzle in the whole plan is itself. With his abnormal ability to count and set traps, as well as his deep understanding of explosives, Ling Tian was a rare genius in the family! Besides, he was ready to die for revenge!

None of this would have materialized without a single piece of the puzzle. But Ling Meng’er could finally look forward to such a day! Now every piece of the puzzle has finally fallen into place!

After he understood all of this, a chill rose from the depths of Ling Tian's heart, even turning his limbs cold. The last good in his heart also disappeared. At the same time, the gratitude he felt towards Ling Meng’er also became hatred!

No wonder her sister and everyone from her branch did not bother pleading with her when she was paralyzed and expelled from the family; they had treated her like a tool – tool for authority! The entire Ling Xue’er event trapped him not just because of direct descent! It was also something that the second side branch had expected! Crippling his martial arts and chasing him out of the sect was to eliminate the potential danger he showed to the direct descendants. But he became a nuclear bomb!

The planning process actually happened without any signs for five years! Then it was no wonder that Ling Meng’er sent him to the Eastern Ocean instead of all the places in the world! The location of the wedding between Ling Xue’er and young master Huang may have been decided a decade ago. At the same time, the plot Ling Xueer planned was to attack them during the wedding!

Now, there was already a large amount of explosives buried under the Huang family home where the wedding would take place! The explosives were more than enough to turn a small hill into a small lake buried quietly underground, waiting to be activated. The only thing missing was someone turning it on.

No matter who set off the explosives, that person would definitely die! In this world, only a small number of people are willing to give up their lives for ideals. Not everyone would dare to sacrifice themselves like that.

However, Ling Tian was different! The only reason Ling Tian was still alive was for revenge! Ling Tian had an irreconcilable feud with Ling Xue’er! Moreover, after being humiliated by a direct descendant for three years, it was impossible for him to coexist with them! To bring all these people to hell with him, he was willing to do so even though it meant he would die a horrible death. In fact, he was happy to do it!

After Ling Tian dialed the number, he only asked for a few important tools. At the same time, Ling Tian warned them not to make any rash moves! Before setting off the explosives, this mission was only his!

Ling Tian knew that if there was an anomaly, it would be enough to destroy the entire revenge mission. Therefore, Ling Tian was unable to bear such a risk. Even though he had subconsciously become a chess piece, he was still quite satisfied with his role!

Meng’er, brother. Even though you only used me, I am grateful! Ling Tian became firm in silence. Since you want that family and that position, then I'll help you!

[1] The four arts of a Chinese scholar refer to sitar, chess, calligraphy and painting.