"Zhang family? Which Zhang family? "Zhang Xuan was stunned.
"Is there a second Zhang family in this world? Naturally, it's the number one Sage Clan! "
"I would like to make a trip there, and I hope that Zhang Shi can accompany me."
"Me?" Zhang Xuan was confused. "Why would I go there?"
It's not like he's a member of the Zhang family. It's meaningless to go there!
Besides, he had just pummeled Zhang Chun's face into a pig's head, so he didn't want to die so early.
"It's like this …"
Jian Qinsheng hesitated for a moment before replying with a reddened face, "I have some grudges with the Xingmeng Sword Saints of the Zhang clan, and I once swore to groom my descendants to surpass the Xingmeng Sword Saints … You should have met my students as well, and I'm afraid that they won't be able to shoulder such a heavy responsibility. Thus, I hope that Zhang Shi can make a move in my stead."
If it wasn't for the fact that he had no other choice, he wouldn't have bothered the other party.
As fellow swordsmen, he and the Xingmeng Sword Saints had once competed with one another back in the Sanctum of Sages. After he had become an elder, the Xingmeng Sword Saints had returned to the Zhang Clan to inherit the position of the deputy clan head. In view of their standing, it was inconvenient for them to compete with one another, so they had decided to have a duel between their students.
They had sparred a few times before, and they had all lost miserably.
The members of the Zhang family, be it in terms of talent, bloodline, or even the speed at which they learned swordsmanship, were far superior to his disciples.
Initially, he had already given up all hope. However, when he saw Zhang Xuan, who was surnamed Zhang but wasn't a member of the Zhang family, his confidence was reignited once more. Thus, he shamelessly came to look for him.
Compared to the one in front of him, all of his students were like frogs at the bottom of a well. Even he was far inferior.
"You mean, you want me to challenge that Sword Saint as the successor of your swordsmanship?"
Zhang Xuan nodded in realization.
He had seen the other party's students before, and they were indeed unpresentable.
Senior Brother Xie, the strongest among them, was defeated by a single strand of his hair. He didn't even have the ability to resist.
"Challenging him? Your current strength is definitely not enough. I want you to challenge his successor …"
Jian Qinsheng said awkwardly.
The other party had not learned a single move from him. Instead, he had given him pointers. It was indeed a little embarrassing for him to have the other party pretend to be his successor.
"This …" Not expecting such a request, Zhang Xuan frowned, not knowing how he should respond.
Although he was very unhappy with the Zhang family and wanted to beat them up, he would go there as Ruoxi's boyfriend, not someone else.
"Elder, if you really wish to exact your vengeance, you can groom your successor according to my modified swordsmanship. It shouldn't take long for you to see the results. There's no need to be in such a hurry …"
With a frown, Zhang Xuan said, "Alright, let's go.
Back then, Zhang Xuan had destroyed the other party's room and severely injured her. Feeling guilty, Zhang Xuan modified the sword art and imparted it to Shui Qianrou.
Given Zhang Xuan's talent and strength, as long as he cultivated step by step, it shouldn't take long for him to undergo a metamorphosis. If that was the case, Zhang Xuan could be considered as his direct disciple, and he would have a good reason to teach him.
After all, while it had not been long since he arrived at the Sanctum of Sages, he had already offended quite a few members of the Zhang clan. Furthermore, he was even viewed as Yang shi's student.
If he wanted to impersonate Zhang Xuan, he would have to make sure that the other party would believe him first.
"The swordsmanship that Zhang Shi imparted to me is indeed profound and profound. Even I have benefited greatly from it. If Shui Qianrou were to learn it seriously, she would indeed be able to make astonishing improvements. However, time waits for no one. The Zhang clan's Clan Assembly is about to begin, and if we miss it, who knows how long we'll have to wait for it?"
Jian Qinsheng paused for a moment before continuing.
"Clan Assembly?" Zhang Xuan was perplexed. "What does their Clan Assembly have to do with that?"
This is a personal grudge between you and the Xingmeng Sword Saints. What do you mean by that?
Are you intending to cause a ruckus there?
If the Zhang clan was that easy to bully, they would have long been eradicated!
"All of the top-notch geniuses of the Zhang clan will be returning for the Clan Assembly. If you were to challenge them there, you'll be facing the strongest swordsman in the world. Only by defeating all of them will you be able to say that you've defeated them," Jian Qinsheng explained.
"More importantly, if you can defeat them in the Clan Assembly, you'll be able to strike a blow to their morale and force them to admit defeat."
"This …" Zhang Xuan widened his mouth in shock, unable to refute Jian Qinsheng's words at all.
If he wanted to defeat his opponent, he would have to find the best opportunity to do so, and the Zhang clan's Clan Assembly just happened to be the most suitable one.
With all of the Zhang clan present, he would surely be able to strike a blow to their morale once and for all.
But of course, if he were to fail, his reputation would fall to the ground as well.
"This is equivalent to staking all of your honor on the line. The price is simply too great. I, Zhang Xuan, dare not accept it."
Zhang Xuan shook his head. After a moment of hesitation, he still chose to reject Jian Qinsheng's challenge.
While it had always been his dream to humiliate the Zhang clan, challenging them at this juncture was no different from gambling with Jian Qinsheng's honor. If he were to win, he would be overjoyed, but if he were to lose, it would be impossible for him to make a comeback.
While it would be difficult for him to lose, the implications were simply too great. As an outsider, it would be best for him not to interfere.
"Ah …"
Hearing Zhang Xuan's rejection, a bitter smile surfaced on Jian Qinsheng's face. "It seems like I have underestimated the situation. Indeed, this has nothing to do with you, so it's only natural for you to reject me.
I apologize for being presumptuous. "He had only met Jian Qinsheng once, but not only had he not imparted anything to him, the other party had even pointed out the mistakes in his cultivation.
It could be said that he was indebted to Jian Qinsheng.
Not only did he not repay his benefactor, he even went to the extent of asking him for help. It was only natural for him to reject Jian Qinsheng's request.
"Elder, there's no need to feel disheartened. If there's enough time, I can offer you some pointers. Perhaps, she might be able to perform differently!"
Zhang Xuan said with a smile.
"There's no need for that. The Zhang clan's Clan Assembly will be held in a month's time, and I'll be heading there right now."
Jian Qinsheng shook his head.
As much as he wanted Jian Qinsheng to offer pointers to his student, it was already too late.
"Clan Assembly in a month's time? It's not the Chinese New Year yet, so why would they hold a Clan Assembly? "
Zhang Xuan asked curiously.
He had heard from Zhang Jiuxiao that the Zhang clan's Clan Assembly would be held during the Chinese New Year. It was currently the tenth month, so even if the Clan Assembly was held a month later, it would still only be the beginning of the eleventh month. There was still some time before the Chinese New Year, so why would they hold a Clan Assembly?
"It's said that something has happened, and the Zhang clan has brought forward their Clan Assembly in order to bring forward the marriage!"
Jian Qinsheng pondered for a moment before continuing. "However, I'm not too sure whether that's the case or not."
"Bring forward the marriage?"
Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes in astonishment.
"Indeed. It seems like the little princess of the Luo Clan has found someone she likes, and she has incurred the displeasure of the Zhang clan. Initially, they had decided to hold the wedding in the fourth month of the next year, but it seems like they've decided to hold it around the Chinese New Year now!"
Jian Qinsheng revealed the news that he had heard.
"The Chinese New Year?"
Zhang Xuan's head buzzed as he clenched his fists tightly.
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