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"The second match will be Dong Fang from South sect against Yu Zeng from East sect." Zhou Zhihao announced with a stoic expression.
Two handsome men went to the stadium and faced each other. Many disciples watched and were excited to know who would win.
Yu Zeng stood in front of everyone magnificently. He looked at his opponent and couldn't help but pity him.
Water against fire? I will be the winner. I can easily put off your fire. Yu Zeng held his head high and smugly smiled at Dong Fang.
They heard a loud sound of the gong and Yu Zeng immediately summoned a large water dragon which Dong Fang easily avoided.
--- excerpt from the novel "Daybreak"---
Yu Zeng looked at the villain in front of him. Seeing him so near me, makes me want to disappear in an instant. Why are they near me? Are they going to team up against me? Yu Zeng tried to step back but Heng Guiying stopped him from doing so. Heng Guiying's arm was still on his shoulder and Yu Zeng felt Heng Guiying slightly tightened his hold.
I should settle this and ask what their problems with me are but not here. Yu Zeng thought. "We should talk somewhere more private."
"More private?" Dong Fang had an indiscernible smile on his face. He coldly looked at Heng Guiying.
"Yes." Yu Zeng slightly nodded his head. He looked around and saw some disciples looking at them strangely.
Bo Chang who was watching them felt something was off. He glanced at Ai Jin and saw the surprised expression on her face.
Why does it look like they are going after that representative from the East sect? "Let's practice somewhere." Bo Chang smiled goofily at Ai Jin who just ignored him and glared at him.
I wish this Bo Chang would just leave me alone. Where are they going? Are they fighting to who will practice with me? Ai Jin looked at Mei Shu who was standing next to her and Mei Shu smirked at her.
"I told you." Mei Shu said in a low voice but Ai Jin just ignored her. Mei Shu glowered at Yu Zeng walking away from the place with Heng Guiying and Dong Fang behind him.
I need to settle this, it's now or never. Yu Zeng thought. They walked a good distance away from the place near the hot spring.
"Are you going to fight me?" Yu Zeng took a deep breath. There's a lot of water here.
"What? Fight? I can never fight you?" Heng Guiying smiled coolly. He let the sun basked his handsome features. "Well, maybe he will." Heng Guiying looked at the villain who was leaning on a tree near them with eyes closed.
He suddenly opened his eyes and walked towards them. His golden eyes showed a subtle gentleness as he looked at Yu Zeng. "If I have the option, I won't fight you."
Yu Zeng slightly looked up to scan his face. What's happening? I thought they wanted to fight against me. He didn't know how to respond to what they said. He couldn't find the right words to say. I just jumped to conclusions.
"Ah... Okay... so, let's go back." He managed to say those words and walked but stopped when he noticed that the protagonist and villain didn't move and stayed in place. He felt an intense atmosphere surrounding them like they were about to start fighting.
"Let's go back." Yu Zeng immediately walked away without waiting for their reply. We should go back, I left Wei Shun there. Wait, I should've asked why they are always getting near me! Oh well, I'll just ask them next time.
Yu Zeng walked fast and met Wei Shun on the way.
"Big brother, are you alright?" Wei Shun looked behind Yu Zeng and saw Heng Guiying and Dong Fang walking towards them. He immediately held Yu Zeng's hand and led him to the place full of flowers where Ai Jin, Mei Shu, and Bo Chang were standing silently.
"Where did you go?" Bo Chang asked Yu Zeng. They didn't fight? What did they do? He saw Heng Guiying and Dong Fang walking towards them glaring at him. What did I do?
Ai Jin ran towards Heng Guiying and Dong Fang. She went between them and held their arms. Her right hand was holding Heng Guiying's left arm while her left hand was holding Dong Fang's right arm. She looked around and saw the other female disciples looking at her with envy. She smiled and looked at Mei Shu.
Yu Zeng, I'm sorry I won't be able to hold your arm. My hands are full. Ai Jin saw Yu Zeng looking at her.
Yu Zeng realized that he just wasted his time practicing.
If this keeps going on, Wei Shun and I won't be able to practice. Yu Zeng thought and remembered a secluded place in the main sect. I just need to get away from them. He looked at Wei Shun who was still holding his hand.
"I will go back. I forgot something, I will just get it." Yu Zeng suddenly spoke and waited for their response before leaving the place with Wei Shun.
"Okay. Be sure to come back!" Heng Guiying said and tried to pull his arm from Ai Jin's hold but he couldn't just push her away. Dong Fang just closed his eyes and controlled himself not to burn the hand which was holding him.
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Wei Shun noticed that they were walking in a different direction. They already passed the hot spring and the tournament grounds. "Big brother, where are we going?"
"We will practice cultivation in a different place." Yu Zeng looked around and saw an ajar door in a corner. He opened it and a place with no signs of life just withered trees and scorched rocks greeted them. It was like an empty space. They entered and closed the door.
How did big brother know of this place? "Is it okay for us to be here?" Wei Shun worriedly looked at Yu Zeng.
Yu Zeng noticed the worried expression on the child's face. "It's okay." He reassured the child.
Yu Zeng looked around the place and remembered from the original novel that the place used to be a place full of life, like the Stark Valley. However, a fight between the grandmaster and the same man who attacked the Stark Valley occurred and resulted in this state. The grandmaster, Zhou Zhihao was still a new disciple at that time. He almost defeated his opponent but was able to escape.
I think it is not prohibited to be here. It is just that a few people know of this place. Yu Zeng looked up in the sky and saw that dark clouds were already forming. I hope it won't rain.
"Let's start." Yu Zeng looked at Wei Shun who was looking around with a sad expression on his face while looking around.
I guess, bringing him here is a bad idea and it reminds him of his past. Yu Zeng thought.
"Would you like to practice in another place?" Yu Zeng asked while gently touching the child's head.
Wei Shun shook his head and forced a smile. "No, big brother. This place is a good place." If we go back there, big brother Heng Guiying and big brother Dong Fang may harm him.
Yu Zeng sighed and smiled. Such a brave child.
"You did well during your match. How did you summon the fire dragon?" He stood in front of Wei Shun.
"I also don't know big brother. I just felt something awakened inside of me and gather all my strength."
"Can you summon it again?"
Wei Shun tried to summon the fire dragon but no matter how he tried, he couldn't. He lowered his head and tears were already forming in his eyes. I'm really scared to disappoint big brother. He may act cold towards me again.
Yu Zeng looked at the child, he noticed that the child's hands were somehow shaking. "You should relax your body and let your spiritual energy flow freely in your body."
Wei Shun nodded and took a deep breath. I can do this.
The fire was slowly forming on the child's fingertips.
"Now, imagine you are forming a fire dragon." Yu Zeng could already hear the sound of thunder but it didn't let it affect him. He took a deep breath and tried to ignore the weather.
A small fire dragon appeared from the child's hand. Wei Shun slowly opened his eyes and smiled widely when he saw it. He was about to hug Yu Zeng when they heard a voice.
"Well done." a cold yet deep voice sounded within the dark shadow near the door. They looked at the source of the voice and saw a man wearing a long white robe with an imposing presence.
How come we didn't notice his presence a while ago? Yu Zeng's soul almost flew out of his body.
(... to be continued.)
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...reviews are welcome!
Author's notes:
Yu Zeng, I'm sorry I won't be able to hold your arm. My hands are full. Ai Jin saw Yu Zeng looking at her.
Yu Zeng: "..." It's alright. No worries.
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I just posted the last chapter of my other story entitled, "Lost by Midnight". It is my first completed story. You can check it out if you like. 😊
Spoiler for the next chapter:
The door suddenly opened. Heng Guiying and Dong Fang saw Yu Zeng on top of him. Yu Zeng was clutching his robe tightly and they were both floating in midair.
Feel free to check my other stories. 💕
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