Chapter 5, Mysterious Powerhouses, Awe-inspiring Presence

Later, even though he knew that Shangguan Yu was being marginalized by Shangguan Jiancheng, and even though he was aware that Shangguan Yu's living conditions were on par with those of the servants, he did not inquire in the slightest. After all, this useless person was best left unseen, as out of sight meant out of mind.

After Ma Wen left, Shangguan Jinghong fell into deep thought alone. Logically speaking, a twelve-year-old boy should not be able to kill a soldier with a single punch.

Years of constant warfare have left her skin gleaming with a bronze hue, exuding a fierce aura from head to toe. Shangguan Jinghong has served in the military for twenty years, unaware of how many souls have perished beneath her blade

On the Tianxuan Continent, the strong are revered, and martial power reigns supreme. In battle, it is all about the clash of arms; those who kill more rise in rank, and the greater the number of kills, the greater the merit. Here, there are no systematic military strategies, only soldiers facing soldiers and generals facing generals.

The first leader of the Zhenwu Sect was also a powerful figure at the Emperor's Peak realm. The teachings of the Dao are not to be passed down without a scripture. Before the disappearance of the Zhenwu Emperor, he left behind the "Zhenwu Scripture." The imperial scriptures created by the Emperor are reflections of his life experiences. For a sect to possess imperial scriptures, it is difficult not to become strong.

A sudden sound of hurried footsteps interrupted Shangguan Jinghong's reverie, causing him to frown. From a distance, he spotted Ma Wen. At his level of martial prowess, one's eyesight is exceptionally keen. Ma Wen is a very capable individual who usually would not come here to disturb him; something must have occurred that he could not handle.

As for Shangguan Yu

"Mawen, what has happened that you are in such a flurry?" Before Mawen could approach, he heard the voice of Shangguan Jinghong.

Moreover, this twelve-year-old boy shows no hesitation in killing; his decisiveness in such matters indicates that he is destined for greatness in the future. Given this, it is appropriate at this moment to associate him with the figure of Guanyu from the books.

Heaven, Earth, Humanity, Deity, and Ghosts are collectively divided into these five realms: the Heavenly King Realm, the Earthly King Realm, the Human King Realm, the Divine King Realm, and the Ghostly King Realm. Shangguan Jinghong had already attained the status of a Divine King several years ago, which is quite normal considering his background

However, he is merely an outer disciple at the Zhenwu Sect, and he has never had the opportunity to see the "Zhenwu Classic." Outer disciples naturally have ancient texts to study, but they do not have access to the imperial scriptures. What he has learned is the "Guiyuan Classic," which is said to have been created by a sage.

Until today, that figure has not returned, and it seems he truly cannot come back. However, he also does not dare to kill Shangguan Yu; a person of that caliber is beyond his imagination, and he might have left some hidden means. If he were to act on a moment's impulse and lose his own life, it would be a significant loss.

Yes, my lord, the matter is as follows

However, that person said that if one does not return within three years, it indicates that one will never return. Shangguan Jinghong did not interject; in front of that person, he deeply felt his own insignificance

This "Guiyuan Sutra" is regarded as a treasure by Shangguan Jinghong. It is quite common in the Zhenwu Sect, but in the Feiyu Dynasty, it is truly a legendary scripture. Within the entire Shangguan family, only his eldest and second sons have studied it. His youngest daughter, Shangguan Qingcheng, is still very young and was merely picked up. Years ago, upon returning from battles, he found an abandoned infant girl in the wilderness and took her in, intending to marry her off as a tool when she grows up

He does not believe, nor is he willing to believe. Therefore, he sought many people in an attempt to uncover the reason why Shangguan Yu cannot cultivate. Gradually, he became despondent; Shangguan Yu truly cannot cultivate martial arts

Shangguan Jinghong is also a master in the Feiyu Dynasty; otherwise, it would be impossible for her to attain her current status. Without sufficient martial arts cultivation, it is very difficult to secure a high position. In the entire Feiyu Dynasty, there is only one exceptional individual, and that is King Zhi Jue. It is said that King Zhi Jue is not even a human-level martial artist, yet he is a prince, holding a status even higher than that of Shangguan Jinghong

Shangguan Jinghong took a deep breath, having already devised a plan in her mind on how to handle the matter

Please tell me in detail about the situation at that time

Later, that person disappeared, leaving behind the current Shangguan Yu. During those three years, he cared for Shangguan Yu in every possible way, showering him with love and even treating him like a little deity. In order to impress such a figure, he neglected his own son, Shangguan Jiancheng.

In the training ground, Shangguan Jinghong stood upright, not wearing armor but dressed in splendid attire. He appeared to be in his thirties, with a robust build, a square face, and thick eyebrows, giving off a rough impression. Those who truly thought of him this way had already suffered losses at his hands. As the Left General of the Feiyu Dynasty, navigating the battlefield and the court, filled with intrigue and scheming, how could he possibly be a mere brute

That person is Shangguan Yu's biological father and also his savior. However, at that time, the man said he had to go do something very important and entrusted his son to him for upbringing.

Shangguan Yu may have been able to cultivate long ago, but out of resentment for his performance over the years, he chose not to inform him. The more he thought about it, the more he felt this was the case; that figure was so powerful, how could his son possibly be inferior?

At that moment with the book, Shangguan Jinghong felt that heaven was so favorably inclined towards him; having such a legendary figure to work for him was truly worth everything.

He is simply looking forward to the arrival of Shangguan Yu in his heart

Just now, Lu Hong had a dispute with the young master in the residence, and then Lu Hong was killed by a punch from the young master

It is well known that the power of bloodlines is extremely important. As the saying goes, a dragon produces a dragon, and a phoenix produces a phoenix. The child of a strong individual may not necessarily surpass their parent, but they will certainly not be inferior. The stronger the individual, the stronger their descendants will be; this is the benefit of bloodlines

Moreover, there are indeed very few lone wolves in this world; behind that figure may lie a certain super family or an unparalleled sect. When Shangguan Yu returns in the future, he will also be able to benefit from it.

He picked up his treasured sword and began to practice his swordsmanship in the training ground. The arena was filled with dazzling sword lights and the sounds of blades slicing through the air, as various extraordinary techniques were successively unleashed

He used to feel sorry for Shangguan Yu, but as long as he continues to treat Shangguan Yu well in the future, that will suffice. A twelve-year-old child, can he not handle that? If a child is angry, isn't it just a matter of comforting them? For the sake of future development, what does it matter to comfort a child?

I do not resent the ancient emperor for not being able to see me, but I resent his ignorance of my abilities. When the heavens and the earth are shattered, the True Martial will descend upon the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths

The legends of the Supreme Martial Emperor are numerous, and Shangguan Jinghong also remembers the words left by the Supreme Martial Emperor before his disappearance. Whenever he recalls these words, he feels a surge of admiration. It is a loneliness that comes from being at the pinnacle, a solitude that is unmatched in the world, a realm that compels everyone to look up in reverence.

He hails from the Zhenwu Sect, but has always been an outer disciple. Later, he had no choice but to come to the Feiyu Dynasty to develop his skills in literature. In the Zhenwu Sect, even with his current cultivation at the Divine King level, it is still not considered significant. The Zhenwu Sect has a long and illustrious history and is a supreme great teaching.

"What is it?" Shangguan Jinghong did not believe that anything significant could happen in the residence, thus her tone was neither enthusiastic nor indifferent

Unfortunately, three years later, that figure did not return. Shangguan Jinghong did not know whether that person would come back, but still regarded Shangguan Yu as his own son.

Alright, I understand. Go and call Shangguan Yu over; I will handle this matter personally

That figure is so unattainable, it must surely be an unparalleled powerhouse; thus, his biological son would undoubtedly be exceptional as well. ... This is what Shangguan Jinghong thought, but one can only trust that heaven does not always fulfill human wishes ...

After so many years of effort, everything has gone to waste, resulting in such a useless person. He has no place to cry. His disdain for Shangguan Yu is growing, and he even finds him increasingly repulsive.

Yes, my lord, I will go right away

In other words, Lu Hong actually resisted, but was still killed by Shangguan Yu

Later, an event occurred that Shangguan Jinghong could never have anticipated. Shangguan Yu was unable to cultivate martial arts, which was truly beyond his expectations. From a young age, Shangguan Yu was different from others, seemingly destined for greatness; who would have thought that he could not even step into the threshold of martial arts.

Yes, that is how things are

However, if one were to compare it with that figure, it would be akin to the glow of fireflies contending with the brilliance of the full moon! Although he had never witnessed the two engage in combat, he made this judgment solely based on intuition. Nevertheless, he firmly believed that this judgment was not erroneous; the intuition of a martial artist is crucial and has always been accurate.

Marwen approached Shangguan Jinghong and said, "I report to you, my lord, that an incident has occurred in the residence that requires your personal attention to handle it!"

Upon hearing these words, Shangguan Jinghong was indeed shocked, though he did not show it on his face. His first thought was not whether Lu Hong, who had grown up with him, had died unjustly or tragically. Instead, he wondered if Shangguan Yu had already embarked on the path of cultivation; otherwise, how could he have killed Lu Hong, who came from a military background, with a single punch

After Ma Wen explained the matter, he immediately felt refreshed and returned to his usual state. After taking his leave from Shangguan Jinghong, he headed towards the courtyard of Shangguan Yu.

Shangguan Jinghong recalled that towering figure, the majestic demeanor that looked down upon the world, and the aura that proclaimed, "None but I." It seemed as if he were a deity from legend; after all these years, she had never felt that anyone could compare to that figure.

Even without utilizing his vital energy, his swordsmanship can still embody the essence it should possess. This is a unique skill recorded in the "Guiyuan Classic," which he naturally practices diligently without interruption

Ma Wen sensed that Shangguan Jinghong attached great importance to this matter, so he tried to maintain a calm tone, refraining from embellishing the story, and recounted the events to Shangguan Jinghong exactly as they were.

As an outer disciple of the Zhenwu Sect, he was fortunate enough to have met the sect's master. As the leader of a supreme sect, the master possessed immense magical power, and he knew that the master was undoubtedly a formidable expert at the Celestial Extremity Realm. The Celestial Extremity Realm is a level that Shangguan Jinghong could only dream of achieving in his lifetime. Even if his million-strong army charged forward, it would not be enough to withstand a few strikes from a master at the Celestial Extremity Realm

Mawen's speed of movement is truly incongruous with his physique; such a stout individual can actually run so fast. Shangguan Jinghong could even feel the training ground trembling slightly, and she really could not fathom what Mawen had consumed to grow like this