Chapter 0251 – Teenage Ambition – Absolute Return

I dabbed some white powder with my fingertips and applied it to the tip of the sword.

“See that brother over there? Think of him as me, and do everything you can to protect him!”

As soon as I spoke, the twelve guards immediately formed a formation around their companion and stood at attention.

“Don’t worry about hurting me, just go ahead and strike.” The corner of my mouth slightly raised, my figure flashed, transforming into a residual shadow and rushed into the crowd.

I was so fast that even though they were prepared, they had trouble catching me.

They tried their best to block me, but I easily broke through.

I weaved in and out of them, dodging, attacking, blundering, and juggling them.

Just when they thought I had left, I suddenly appeared in the same place again, the wooden sword in my hand gently pointing at their chests.

The twelve guards, including Chi Yan, all froze in place, disbelief written all over their faces.

None of them even had time to draw their swords, much less get hit by me.

“With your current strength, how can you protect me?” I looked around the crowd and asked in a deep voice.

Red Yan and the others lowered their heads in shame.

“I didn’t mean to humiliate you guys, I just want you to recognize reality.” I put away my wooden sword and eased my tone by a few points, “If you want to protect me, you guys are still far from qualified. Because the enemy I’m about to face is far more powerful than you guys can imagine.”

I walked up to them, swept their eyes one by one, and said in a deep voice:

“Today, you guys didn’t manage to stop me, but next time, I expect you to do it. Rely not on numbers, but on true strength. Instead of wasting your time on meaningless vigilance, why don’t you seize all the time you can to cultivate?”

“What does the Young Preceptor mean ……,” Chi Yan asked tentatively.

“My mind is made up, there is no need to say more.” I waved my hand and interrupted, “From now on, without my order, no one may come within three feet of me without authorization. I will regularly check your cultivation results, if I find anyone slacking off, don’t blame me for being merciless.”

“This ……” Red Yan looked embarrassed, “but the rules of the escort ……”

“Rules are dead, people are alive.” My tone was calm, but carried an unquestionable majesty, “I’m the Young Sect Master, and what I say is the rules.”

Red Yan and the others looked at each other, not knowing what to do.

“I’ll give you freedom and time, but you’ll also have to come up with the appropriate results.” I paused and continued, “What I want is a strong person who can stand alone, not a puppet who will only follow orders.”

“In my capacity as the Young Sect Master, I promise you that as long as you are able to fulfill my requirements, if I am able to become a Heavenly Demon in the future, you will be my personal guards!”

When these words came out, Red Yan and the others froze.

According to the usual practice, after a new Heavenly Demon succeeded to the throne, the personal guards would all be re-selected by the Heavenly Demon Hall, and they, the guards from the period of the Young Sect Leader, were simply not qualified to continue to serve.

“If you are thrown out of the escort because of my orders, I alone will take all the responsibility!” My tone was firm and unquestionable, “But I believe that day will never come.”

Red Yan took a deep breath and swept his gaze over his companions behind him, as if seeking their opinions.

“We are at the disposal of the Young Sect Master!” After a short silence, the twelve guards shouted in unison, their voices deafening.

Their eyes were filled with determination and hope.

“Very good.” I nodded my head in satisfaction, “I hope that you will remember what you said today, cultivate hard, and become strong men who can stand on their own as soon as possible, and become the sharpest shield of the Heavenly Demon Temple!”

I believe that they can do it.

For me, and for themselves.

“Have you made arrangements for your lodging?” I asked.

“Back to Young Sect Master, it has already been arranged.” Red Swallow replied.

“There’s no need to bother, I’ll re-arrange a residence for you, with a better environment and a specialized practice room.”

“Many thanks, Young Sect Master!” When the crowd heard this, their faces all showed a look of delight.

“As you are new here today, let me be the host and show you guys around.”

With twelve guards, I made my way towards the Heavenly Demon Hall.

They followed me, each with their heads held high and their eyes determined, no longer with the constraints and uneasiness they had felt before.

I noticed a subtle change in the way the surrounding Demons looked at me.

In the past, although they treated me respectfully, there was always a bit of scrutiny and probing in their eyes, as if they were judging whether or not I was worthy of the position of Young Sect Master.

But now, there was only awe and submission in their eyes, as if I were some high god that could not be blasphemed.

I secretly sneered in my heart, power, really is the most intoxig poison in this world.

Arriving in front of the Heavenly Demon Hall, I told the guards to wait outside and walked in alone.

My father was still sitting in the eunuch’s chair, a symbol of power, with his eyes closed.

I stepped onto the scarlet carpet and bowed as I walked step by step to him.

“My son pays his respects to his father and wishes him good health and all the best.”

“Why have you suddenly become so knowledgeable about the rules?” My father opened his eyes and looked at me with a smile.

“My child is now a Young Sect Master, so naturally, I must behave as a Young Sect Master.” I replied in a calm tone.

“There’s no need for formalities, not between you and me, father and son.” My father waved his hand, signaling me to sit down.

“How have you and your brother been getting along lately?” I asked, getting right to the point.

“That boy, your elder brother, unlike you, likes to badmouth people behind their backs.” Father said lightly.

I laughed coldly in my heart, father is really biased, obviously you have been the one who has been badmouthing your elder brother, how did it turn out to be my fault?

“Since I have brought back my elder brother as promised, next, it is your turn to fulfill your promise.”

My father didn’t say anything, but just gave me a deep look, a complex color flashing in his eyes.

“Don’t worry, I will definitely work hard to cultivate and become a qualified Heavenly Demon as soon as possible to live up to your expectations.” I said with conviction.

“Are you really ready?” Father asked suddenly, his tone more serious than ever.

I knew in my heart what he was referring to.

“Child is ready.” I replied firmly, taking a deep breath.

“Very well.” Father nodded in satisfaction and slowly rose, “Follow me.”

I pressed on and followed him closely.

I knew that the day I had waited so long for was finally coming.

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