Chapter 0248 – A Duel Between Brothers – Absolute Return

Jian Wuyang, who had left Marble’s residence, strolled through the inner courtyard of the Heavenly Demon God Sect.

He walked and stopped along the way, scrutinizing the buildings around him as if he wanted to imprint them in his mind. Never before had he looked at the buildings so carefully.

The guards on patrol saluted him, and he responded to each one.

The guards looked at each other with puzzlement in their hearts. The Grand Duke was usually always in a hurry and rarely paid attention to their greetings, what was wrong today?

Jian Wuyang walked through the inner courtyard and arrived at the East Fist Gate.

Although it was already late at night, the power demon still didn’t rest.

Jian Wuyang was led by the attendant to the edge of a cliff.

Demon Kwon stood at the edge of the cliff with his back to him, “My dream is to shatter this cliff with one punch.”

Jian Wuyang looked up, only to see the cliff towering over the clouds, unable to see the top at a glance, as if mocking his insouciance. Even the Devil of Power, I’m afraid that he wouldn’t be able to do it, right?

“I believe that you will be able to realize your dream.” Jian Wuyang said.

Quan Demon turned around and looked at Jian Wuyang, “Grand Duke, you’re here.”

“Lord Quan Demon.” Jian Wuyang respectfully saluted.

Every time he saw the ferocious face of Quan Demon, Jian Wu Yang would feel a palpitation. Even those vicious devils of the Heavenly Demon God Sect looked much more docile in front of him.

“What brings you here so late?” Demon Quan asked.

“Sorry to disturb your rest.”

“It’s okay, I’m practicing.”

To Jian Wu Yang’s surprise, Devil Quan was actually still insisting on attending the late night cultivation gathering. After Jian Wu Yang left the valley, he had never attended again, but Li An and Qian Su Xi had persisted.

Quan Demon had wanted to find an excuse not to attend as well, but he didn’t want others to think that he was purposely not going because Sword Wuji wasn’t there. So, he went anyway.

However, during this recent period, he had become obsessed with late-night cultivation parties.

Honestly, it was probably because, he loved spending time with two beautiful young girls. Cheon So Hee adored him immensely, while Li An often told unexpected jokes to amuse him. All his life, he had been teaching others, while the late night cultivation parties had allowed him to experience the joy of learning.

“What is it you came to see me about?” Demon Quan asked.

He knew that Jian Wuyang’s late-night visit must be something important.

“You are the only one who has openly expressed support for me.” Jian Wuyang said.

“I’ll do what I promised you.”

“Would you have made the same promise if you were to have met Wuji?”

Devil Quan’s sharp gaze seemed as if he wanted to see through Jian Wu Yang. Jian Wuyang was a little uncomfortable by his look and hurriedly lowered his head to avoid his sight.

“I will support the Second Prince.” Devil Quan said without hesitation.

Jian Wuyang’s heart sank, but he wasn’t surprised. He knew that Quan Demon was such a person, straightforward and never beating around the bush.

“What kind of person do you think, Wuji he is?” Jian Wuyang asked.

“You should know him better than I do, right?” Demon Kwon asked rhetorically.

“No, I don’t know him.”

The gaze of the Power Demon, once again, turned to the cliff.

“I told you before that my dream is to shatter this cliff with one punch. I said the same thing to the Second Prince.”

Jian Wuyang was curious as to how Jian Wuji would reply.

“He said he wanted to shatter the cliff, too.”

Jian Wuyang suddenly realized that, at least in the eyes of Quan Demon, Jian Wuji’s answer was the correct one.

“Perhaps, one day, the Second Prince will actually shatter this cliff. He is that kind of person.” Demon Quan said.

Perhaps it is these nuances that have led to where we are today.

“How do you know he’s not lying? He might just be trying to curry favor with you.” Jian Wuyang said.

These were words that he would never have said before, but he couldn’t care less now.

“You’re right, it’s possible he’s lying.” Demon Quan said.

“Then why do you trust him?”

Devil Quan understood Jian Wuyang’s mood. Even they, the Devils, could not resist Jian Wuji’s charm, let alone the young Jian Wuyang.

“Because he proved it with his actions by coming to the East Fist Gate and practicing from white to black.”

“With the Second Prince’s martial arts skills, it’s not hard to do that!”

“If that’s the case, why didn’t you do it?” Demon Quan asked calmly.

Jian Wuyang was dumbfounded. He knew that what Quan Demon had said was not just about martial arts. Only by giving actions could one win trust.

The gaze of the Power Demon, once again, turned to the cliff.

After a while, Jian Wuyang asked, “Can I ask you one last question?”

“Ask.”

“Do you think that Wuji him becoming the sect leader is a good thing for the Heavenly Demon God Sect?”

“Why are you asking me that?”

“Because I felt that you would give me the truest answer.”

Devil Quan was in deep thought. He knew that his answer would have a huge impact on Jian Wuyang. But he still decided to tell the truth.

“Before I answer you, I want to tell you something. I will continue to support you no matter what my answer is.”

“Thank you.”

Devil Quan looked at Jian Wuyang and said unabashedly, “I’m looking forward to Second Prince’s Heavenly Demon Divine Cult even more.”

These words were undoubtedly cruel to Jian Wuyang, but they were from the heart of Quan Demon.

Jian Wuyang’s heart felt as if it had been pierced by a sharp blade, and it hurt to the core.

“Thank you for telling me the truth.”

Jian Wuyang forced himself to hold back the grief in his heart and bowed to the Devil of Power before turning to leave. Before leaving, he took one last look at the towering cliff. He still couldn’t imagine how he would be able to shatter it.

Devil Quan watched Jian Wuyang leave without saying any words of comfort or encouragement.

Everyone has their own cliff to cross.

Jian Wuji’s residence, Jian Wuyang came.

He wore a black power suit and a sword at his waist, which made him look particularly cold under the moonlight.

“Let’s fight.” Jian Wuyang said as he opened the door.

Jian Wuji knew that this was the final duel, the winner would be the king and the loser would be the enemy. He also knew that Jian Wuyang knew that he would lose, yet he still came.

“Yeah, I’ve wanted to beat you for a long time.”

“I’m not kidding.”

“I’m not joking either. You always bullied me when I was a kid and filled me with fear of the martial arts, and I’ve long wanted to take revenge.”

“If you really hate me that much, then come on.”

The two of them unspokenly did not mention the position of Sect Leader, they just acted like two ordinary brothers who wanted to settle their grudges against each other.

Jian Wu Yang drew his longsword, and Jian Wu Ji also drew his Black Demon Sword. Other than the playfulness in their childhood, this was the first time they had ever faced each other with swords.

Flying Sword Technique versus Flying Sword Technique.

Jian Wu Yang had already cultivated the Flying Heavenly Sword Technique to a ten-star grand completion, while Jian Wuji had already reached a twelve-star grand completion. What’s more, Jian Wuji’s practical combat experience, martial arts skills and internal arts cultivation were all far superior to Jian Wuyang’s.

Jian Wuji wouldn’t let go of the water, but he wouldn’t be able to defeat the enemy with a single move either, he would let Jian Wuyang use all of his strengths and then completely despair.

“Watch out, I’m getting serious!”

Jian Wuyang reminded earnestly before making the first stance of the Flying Heavenly Sword Technique, the Jun Tian Style.

“Swish!”

A sword light went straight towards Jian Wuji, but it was blocked by Jian Wuji’s faster sword light.

“Boom!”