The Tidal Sword Technique was the best technique of the Ling Clan. In the City of Qing, it was known as an undefeatable technique. However, it was seen through by a collateral descendant, a person who could not cultivate before, and defeated in one move.
The news spread like wildfire and quickly spread to every corner of the Ling Clan. Even the Mayor's palace and the other two clans caught wind of it.
At the time, there were many spectators at the battle field. Therefore, the news of Ling Xian defeating the Tidal Sword Technique was spread like wildfire. Those who heard the news did not believe it at first, but after much investigation, they began to accept the truth. Then, they fell into a state of shock.
The Tidal Sword Technique that was undefeatable in the City of Qing was defeated. Defeated by a piece of trash. It was not the kind that was defeated by pure cultivation or techniques. It was the kind that saw through the Tidal Sword Technique's weakness and defeated it in one move. To everyone in the Ling Clan, this was nothing short of a fantasy.
Every technique in the Taoism community was created by the ancestors of the Taoism community. It was the crystallization of countless predecessors' blood, sweat, and tears. Even the lowest level of techniques contained traces of Taoism. It was not something that could be defeated so easily. To achieve this, one needed to have a superior vision, a high level of enlightenment, and a legendary mastery of techniques.
Using a higher level of cultivation to crush it, or even using an even more powerful technique to destroy it, it couldn't be called breaking this kind of Dao Art. Only by seeing through the most fundamental weakness of this Dao Art, and then breaking it, could it be called breaking it!
As for the Tidal Sword Technique, it was a sword technique that could withstand the test of time. The previous leader of the Ling Clan had used it to defeat two opponents of the same level. He was invincible in the City of Qing, and it gave the other two clans a headache. Even after studying it for a long time, they still could not find any weakness.
Yet today, this technique that was regarded as one of the strongest techniques in the City of Qing was easily defeated by an unknown cultivator. How high of enlightenment did one have to be to achieve this?
In the middle of the Ling Clan's courtyard, a middle-aged man was practicing calligraphy in his study. He was around 40 years old and wore a white robe. He was handsome and elegant, and his temperament was extraordinary.
This was the Clan Leader of the Ling Clan, Ling Tian Qing, who was half a step into the foundational level.
Right now, he was concentrating on his brush, gathering spiritual energy in his chest, and writing a word on the paper.
Bear with it.
His brush strokes were like dragons and snakes, vigorous and powerful. He had the demeanor of a master.
Carefully scrutinizing his own words, this most respected man in the Ling Family, other than the previous Clan Leader, shook his head slightly and sighed, "A storm is brewing. How can our Ling Family emerge unscathed from the upcoming war if we continue to endure?"
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the word 'endure' on the rice paper instantly dissipated. Instead, another word gradually emerged.
War.
Dragons and phoenixes danced in the air, and the force penetrated the back of the paper. It was different from the peaceful aura emitted by the word 'endure'. The moment this word appeared, a murderous aura that soared into the heavens instantly filled the air, and the entire room was filled with an ice-cold aura that made people shudder.
"How do we fight? The enemy is strong, and I am weak. It is like throwing an egg against a rock. Though we can gain a reputation for fighting to the death, in this world where the weak are prey to the strong, outsiders will only laugh at us and call us stupid. We will ruin the Ling Clan's hundred years of history. "Sighing deeply, Ling Tian Qing's brows were tightly knitted together, and his face was full of worry.
As the patriarch of the Ling Clan, he seemed to be glorious and powerful, but the rise and fall of hundreds of lives, honor and disgrace, were all on his shoulders. The heavy burden had already caused this half-step Foundation Building powerhouse to be filled with exhaustion, and his hair had already turned gray.
Ling Tian Qing was a wise and reasonable Clan Leader. Ever since he was a child, he displayed extraordinary talent for cultivation. When he was 24 years old, he became the Clan Leader. For 16 years, he worked diligently and tirelessly, turning the Ling Clan, which was originally the weakest of the three clans, into a force that was no weaker than the other two oldest clans in the City of Qing.
It could be said that he was a rare hero.
If it weren't for the fact that he spent most of his time managing the Ling Clan, he wouldn't be a half-foundational cultivator right now. He would be a real foundational cultivator.
"The war is coming. What will the Ling Clan do? What should we do?" Ling Tian Qing's expression was complicated. He said bitterly, "I can't endure it, and I can't fight. Is the Ling Clan's hundred years of history going to be destroyed in my hands?"
Just then, a shadow rushed into the study room and shouted excitedly, "Big brother, I have good news for you!"
"Hmm?" Ling Tian Qing looked at his twin brother, Ling Tian Jiao, and asked in confusion, "What kind of good news could make you, someone who has always been mature, ignore your etiquette and barge in without even knocking on your big brother's door?"
Ling Tian Jiao did not care about the formalities that he normally cared about. He grabbed Ling Tian Qing's hand and laughed, "Haha, big brother, the Tidal Sword Technique of the Ling Clan has been seen through!"
"What?!"
Anyone's first impression of Ling Tian Qing was that he was an elegant scholar. But right now, his face was full of shock.
How was this possible?
How could the Tidal Sword Technique of the Ling Clan be defeated?
"Haha, when I heard the news, my expression was exactly the same as yours, big brother." Ling Tian Jiao was very proud of himself. It was obvious that he was able to enjoy his big brother's shocked expression. To him, this was a rare thing.
Ling Tian Qing was shocked for a long time before he finally regained his composure. He suppressed the news that disturbed him and said in a low voice, "Second brother, are you sure you are not joking with me? Someone really saw through the weakness of the Tidal Sword Technique and defeated it? "
"Big brother, do not worry. This is absolutely true. I would not dare to lie to you about something so important." Ling Tian Jiao stopped smiling and said seriously.
"Absolutely true … At this critical moment, the strongest technique of the Ling Clan was defeated. Does the Heavens want the Ling Clan to die?" Ling Tian Qing lost his soul. He suddenly remembered Ling Tian Jiao's happy expression and cursed, "You little brother, you are so happy that the Tidal Sword Technique was defeated. If I didn't watch you grow up, I would have suspected that you are a spy from the other two clans!"
"Big brother, please calm down. How could I be a spy?" Ling Tian Jiao smiled bitterly and explained, "I was happy because the person who defeated the Tidal Sword Technique was a member of the Ling Clan, not an outsider!"
"So it was a member of the Ling Clan." Ling Tian Qing suddenly realized and asked in a hurry, "Who? Who in the Ling Clan could see through the weakness of the Tidal Sword Technique? Could it be father? "
"No, no, it wasn't father. It was someone else." Ling Tian Jiao smiled mysteriously and purposely did not reveal the identity of the person who defeated the Tidal Sword Technique.
Ling Tian Qing looked at Ling Tian Jiao's pretentious expression and became enraged. He yelled, "Second Brother Ling, if you keep me in suspense, I will spank your ass until it blossoms!"
"Big brother, please don't be angry. I will tell you now." Ling Tian Jiao saw that his usually gentle big brother was really angry. He was startled and quickly put on a flattering smile. He whispered, "Big brother, this person is a collateral descendant of the Ling Clan. His name is Ling Xian."
"Ling Xian? I think I remember him … "Ling Tian Qing paused and asked," Are you sure he is a descendant of the Ling Clan? "
"Big brother, don't worry. I have investigated him. He is not like the collateral descendants who were given the surname Ling. He has the blood of the Ling Clan flowing in his veins, and there is nothing abnormal about him." After Ling Tian Jiao heard the news, he immediately investigated Ling Xian. After all, this was a very important matter. If an outsider defeated the Tidal Sword Technique, then he would kill him immediately.
"I remember now. He is the young man whose parents died in battle. He was born without the ability to practice Taoism?" Ling Tian Qing frowned. How could a mortal without the ability to practice Taoism see through the weakness of the Tidal Sword Technique?
"That's right. Even though he cannot practice Taoism, many people have heard of him. Master Fang has praised him more than once for his ability to understand. He is already at the fifth level of Qi, and it was him who defeated the Tidal Sword Technique in one move. Everyone at the battle field can attest to that." Ling Tian Jiao was also curious. How could a mortal without the ability to practice Taoism suddenly reach the fifth level of Qi and defeat the Tidal Sword Technique in one move? But the truth was right before his eyes. He had no choice but to believe it.
Ling Tian Qing's eyes flashed with intelligence. He chuckled, "It seems like this young man is not simple. Either his parents died, so he chose to keep a low profile, or he had a miraculous encounter."
"Big brother, should we send someone to investigate?" Ling Tian Jiao asked.
"Absolutely not." Ling Tian Qing shook his head and said decisively, "Second brother, if this young man was not a member of the Ling Clan, then I would have killed him immediately. But since he has the blood of the Ling Clan flowing in his veins, and you have investigated him and confirmed that he is not a spy, then we must train him well. This is a gift from God to the Ling Clan. We cannot disappoint him by digging into his secrets."
Ling Tian Jiao hesitated and said, "But …"
Before he could finish, Ling Tian Qing interrupted, "Second Brother, I know what you are worried about, but think about it. Everyone has their own secrets. If we insist on getting to the bottom of this, wouldn't everyone in the Ling Clan be in danger? If we do that, we will not only lose a genius, but we will also lose the unity of the entire Ling Clan. "
Ling Tian Jiao seemed to have understood. After a moment of silence, he said, "Big brother is right. I understand."
"It's good that you understand. The most important thing for a clan is unity. Don't let small things divide the clan. If that happens, the Ling Clan will not be far from extinction." Ling Tian Qing faintly smiled. Looking out the window at the white clouds, his eyes shone with anticipation.
"What a blessing from God. A genius who saw through the weakness of the Tidal Sword Technique is a member of the Ling Clan. Could it be that the prophecy from the mysterious elder was about this young man?"
…
At the same time, in the Palace of the Mayor.
Ye Xiao Tian sat on the chair that symbolized the highest position and power in the City of Qing. After listening to the report from his subordinates, he was shocked. Even though he was an official, he was not obsessed with power. All he wanted was to become a cultivator, and he was passionate about learning from others.
Therefore, when he first became the Mayor of the City of Qing, he went to the Ling Clan to learn from the famous Tidal Sword Technique. He knew very well how powerful it was. Once you are hit by one of the Sword Qi, you will have to face the rest of the attacks. There is no way to dodge. Back then, he relied on his foundational level to survive.
"The Tidal Sword Technique, known to be undefeatable in the City of Qing, was broken by a fourteen year old boy. This is unbelievable. Could it be that he has reached the legendary realm?"
Ye Xiao Tian mumbled to himself. There was an indescribable emotion in his eyes.
…
After the other two clan leaders heard the news, their reactions were very different.
The Qi Clan Leader's face was full of regret. He sighed, "What a shame. Such a genius was born in the Ling Clan. Why can't the Qi Clan have the same luck?"
As for the Fang Clan Leader, he flew into a rage. He immediately gathered the clan's deathsworn and gave the order to kill.
"I don't care what method you use. In short, find out the weakness of the Tidal Sword Technique from that young man named Ling Xian. Then, kill him!"
In short, no matter how the other political forces reacted, the entire upper class of the City of Qing was shocked by the news. The name Ling Xian entered the eyes of the leaders of the City of Qing and was deeply imprinted in their minds.
The radiance was extremely dazzling.
The entire City of Qing, because of Ling Xian's feat, fell into a state of shock!
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