The Battle Through Heaven
Three Year Agreement
Boring and simple words slowly floated across the huge square. They caused the calm atmosphere that had been present throughout the land to become a bit of unrest and chaos.
On the open ground, countless Misty Cloud Sect disciples carried all sorts of different emotions in their gazes as they stared at the black-robed young man near the edge of the stone stairs. They were no strangers to this young man called Xiao Yan. The relationship between Nalan Yanran and him was already a topic in the daily conversations of many Misty Cloud Sect disciples. Of course, whenever his name was mentioned, most people would mock him with disdain. A child from a small clan wanted to marry Nalan Yanran whose status within the Misty Cloud Sect was as noble as a princess. In the eyes of these people, it no doubt seemed that Xiao Yan had overestimated his abilities. This was especially the case after the Three Years Agreement was spread within the sect. This mockery becomes stronger. Naturally, one of the reasons for ridicule did not exclude them from being jealous.
As the junior sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect who was beyond the reach of many people, many Misty Cloud Sect disciples viewed her as a goddess in their hearts. When they met, these people always faced her beautiful face which maintained an indifferent expression and an otherworldly expression. Anyone who wanted to get closer to him would come back in failure. Xiao Yan, as the man who was about to become Nalan Yanran's husband would naturally and easily accept some abnormal jealousy.
Due to jealousy, along with some rumors, these Misty Cloud Sect disciples would naturally have a bad impression of Xiao Yan whom they had never met before. When they spoke, most of them would demean him as much as possible, looking as if they would not stop until they described Xiao Yan as a completely worthless person.
However, when they looked at the young man who still maintained a calm and relaxed attitude despite facing the united Qi of the nearly one thousand Misty Cloud Sect disciples, some of the more astute disciples felt a little entranced in their hearts after they threw away the negative emotions in them. This indifferent attitude did not seem to be something that the trash of the Xiao clan could do, which their comrades would normally talk about.
Nalan Yanran's bright eyes stared at the young man with a somewhat thin figure in the distance. His gaze stopped on that gentle and handsome face. At that place, he still vaguely recognized the figure of the young man back then. It was just that three years had destroyed the tenderness and sharpness of youth. The young man who was currently in front of him no longer possessed the sharp power that had suddenly erupted in the hall of the Xiao clan house back then. Replacing it is a deep restraint.
He really has changed. A sentence quietly appeared in his mind. Nalan Yanran's gaze was a little complicated. He had never thought that a useless person back then would actually be able to come to the Misty Cloud Sect without fear, moreover, remaining indifferent like the wind while not revealing the slightest bit of anxiety or pallor, even when faced with nearly a thousand Misty Cloud Sect disciples.
Nalan Clan, Nalan Yanran.
Nalan Yanran slowly stood up. Her beautiful figure was tall and straight like a haughty and unyielding snow lotus. His bright eyes stared at Xiao Yan while his voice was as calm as the last one.
"That's a little boy from the Xiao clan? Wasn't it said that he was a useless person who couldn't store Dou Qi? " On the big tree, Jia Xing Tian looked at Xiao Yan with a pair of eyes that contained astonishment. He laughed softly, "Ke Ke, but seeing this attitude of his, he didn't look like a person who forcefully pretended to have a strong exterior while inside was empty. Moreover, even if his calm was demonstrated, being able to maintain this calm in front of the united force created by the old men of the Misty Cloud Sect was not something an ordinary person could do. "
Fa Ma, who was not far from Jia Xing Tian nodded slightly. His old and sharp eyes slowly swept over Xiao Yan. A moment later, he stopped in front of the latter's face. His brows suddenly fused as he said, "For some unknown reason, he seems to have a familiar feeling about him."
Ke ke, you also have such feelings? Hearing this, Jia Xing Tian laughed softly. His eyes were filled with deep meaning as he looked at Xiao Yan and said, "It seems like we might have seen him somewhere before."
The frown on Fa Ma's forehead deepened. His eyes flickered as he looked at Xiao Yan, but he did not continue to say anything more.
"Hey, old man Nalan, is this the youngster from the Xiao clan who almost became the son-in-law of the Nalan clan? He did not seem to be a useless person from the rumors. This cushioning and mental strength was something I rarely saw in the young people I met. " Mu Chen turned his head and said. He smiled at Nalan Jie, whose eyes had stopped on Xiao Yan's body from the start. He smiled broadly. A son-in-law who was left behind because he was considered useless at this moment appeared even more outstanding than some of those so-called geniuses. Although Nalan Jie wouldn't feel any pain until she didn't want to live because of this, she would feel a little annoyed.
Nalan Jie's expression was ugly as she ferociously cut Mu Chen with her gaze. He was too lazy to say unnecessary things to her. With a cold laugh, he continued to focus his gaze on the gentle and handsome man. The emotions in his heart rolled.
Although Nalan Jie already knew that Xiao Yan had left behind a reputation as a useless person for quite some time, the calmness and mental strength shown at this moment caused his heart to feel extremely shocked. On top of this shock, he also sighed softly in a regretful manner. With the situation having reached this point, saying anything else would not help change the situation. He could only hope that the grudge between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran would melt away after this Three Years Agreement ended. It's better if they can make peace. Of course, this might be an unrealistic dream. Even if the two of them could no longer be together in the future, letting Xiao Yan stop carrying hatred towards the Nalan clan in the future would cause Nalan Jie to secretly feel a little better. After all from how Nalan Jie currently saw it, this young man basically had all the requirements to become a strong person.
Superb mental strength, incredible training talent, and the perseverance to keep fighting for three years just for a promise. With these few things, Xiao Yan's future path of becoming a strong person would be much smoother and unobstructed. Nalan Jie didn't think that being the target of a young man's grudge with unlimited potential was something that could make people happy.
"It looks like I should send someone to get in touch with the Xiao clan." Nalan Jie gently sighed in her heart as she shook her head. He turned his attention to the open field. He could currently only wait for the Three Years Agreement to begin soon.
"You are Xiao Yan from the Xiao clan?" A white-robed old man who was in the middle raised his eyes and observed Xiao Yan. After a while, he slowly opened his mouth and said those words.
Xiao Yan's gaze swept over the white-robed old man in the middle. He realized that this person should have quite a high position within the Misty Cloud Sect. Ever since the latter opened his mouth, the surrounding old man wearing a similar robe remained silent.
"I am the First Elder of the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Leng." Before Xiao Yan could reply, the old man continued as he pleased and said, "The sect leader has not returned today. Therefore, this Three Year Agreement will be led by the old me. The goal of this competition is to learn from each other. Stop when you "
"Life and death are determined by heaven." A soft voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Yun Leng's words.
The gaze on the open ground led to that voice. Finally they stopped at the body of the quiet black-robed young man. All their expressions are different. Many people had not expected Xiao Yan to actually say such words. One should know that his opponent was the successor of the Misty Cloud Sect that the sect focused on grooming.
Ke ke, brave young man. Above the tall trees, some old men with strange characters could not help but laugh. Some of them even gave a thumbs up to Xiao Yan.
Nalan Yanran's eyes slightly raised. He watched the black-robed young man in front of him. Inside those dark black eyes appeared a pulsing and fluctuating light, which was hard to hide. Is that hate?
A few moments later, he nodded his head. Cool voice. "As you wish."
Hearing Nalan Yanran's response, Yun Leng furrowed his brows slightly. The sudden interruption from Xiao Yan had caused the First Elder who held quite a high position in the Misty Cloud Sect to be displeased. He was also aware that Xiao Yan had long since been removed from his reputation as trash. However, Nalan Yanran's talent was also not inferior to her. Moreover, there was the Misty Cloud Sect who cared for him. The growth of its power could be called extremely fast. If they were to fight, Yun Leng was not optimistic about Xiao Yan's chances.
"Young people, you should always give leeway in everything you do. But since you have made such a request, do as you please. Life and death will be determined by the heavens. " Yun Leng waved his hand and said weakly.
A bow was lifted at the corner of Xiao Yan's mouth. In his heart, he could not help but laugh coldly. Leave a little leeway? Back then, Nalan Yanran was ruthless. Has anyone asked her to leave the room for someone else?
Xiao Yan's hand slowly held the handle of the ruler. He suddenly pulled it out and the Heavy Xuan Ruler carried the compressed sound of wind. It tilted to the ground and a gentle breeze was created from its body, stirring up all the dust on the ground. A faint green-colored Dou Qi covered the surface of his body as Xiao Yan stared at Nalan Yanran. "I came in accordance with the Three-Year Agreement. Today, let's settle all our past grudges. Please pay back all the humiliation you gave the Xiao clan back then. "
Nalan Yanran extended his hand and an emerald-colored storage ring shone on his finger. A pale green long sword appeared. The edge of the sword tilted slightly, reflecting a dense coldness under the radiance of the sun.
The pretty eyes of Nalan Yanran exchanged glances with that pair of dark black pupils. He sighed a little regretfully as he said weakly, "I will be in charge of my own marriage. Although three years have passed, I don't think that I made a mistake back then. I have the right to choose my destiny. Maybe some of my actions were inappropriate when I chose, however, I think I will still make this choice even if I can go back in time. "
Your actions are inappropriate? Xiao Yan laughed softly. Just a simple act that was inappropriate and he wanted to stay away from his rude and unreasonable behavior? Isn't this too simple?
Xiao Yan's expression gradually returned to his indifference. The palm of the hand holding the ruler's handle became increasingly tight. A moment later, his feet suddenly stepped forward. On the spot where it landed, the green hard rock surface actually had some spreading crack lines. A ferocious and surging green-colored Dou Qi which contained several green-colored flame seeds violently surged on the surface of Xiao Yan.
"Let's start."