Extraordinary Medical Saint in the City-Chapter 1118 - 1116: Clan Leader Inauguration Ceremony
Outside the main hall.
Millions of citizens and tens of thousands of troops gathered together, packed densely. Just looking at it was enough to make one's heart race with fear.
On the steps on either side of the main hall, soldiers stood imposingly on each level, holding flags over ten meters long. The flags unfurled and fluttered in the wind, rustling loudly.
It seemed to echo the tense atmosphere present on the scene.
The crowd was a sea of voices; over a billion people were not idle. They all raised their arms and shouted in unison, as if they intended to flip the heavens and earth.
"Swear to guard the Xuan Clan to the death!"
"Swear to guard the Xuan Clan to the death!"
"Loyalty to the little Princess!"
"Loyalty to the little Princess!"
Feng Qingshui led a group of commanders on the steps, their expressions grave, standing in a row like statues, motionless.
The Fifth Sword Emperor appeared more relaxed, watching the crowd with interest, as if even he was seeing this scene for the first time.
Lin Fan hurried over to stand next to the Fifth Sword Emperor, his brows furrowed with worry.
"What's wrong? Ningxiang hasn't awakened yet?"
"She has awakened."
"Then why the sigh?"
"Ah..."
Lin Fan glanced at the Fifth Sword Emperor, hesitating to speak. Even if he talked about it, the other party couldn't solve it, only adding to his own troubles.
He shrugged, forcing a bitter smile.
"It's nothing."
The Fifth Sword Emperor saw that Lin Fan didn't want to talk about it and didn't press further.
His gaze drifted to Dongmen Nu.
Dongmen Nu, with his ears cut off, looked exceedingly odd. The blood that once flowed out from his eyes had coagulated into a black, ghastly sight.
Two Xuan Clan soldiers held him down, forcing him to kneel on the ground without uttering a word, showing no expression.
The once pitiful screaming and roaring appearance was now completely gone.
He seemed to accept it all, remaining calm and composed.
The nearly ten thousand Heavenly Clan soldiers he brought were also disarmed, kneeling in orderly rows with their hands on their heads, utterly silent and still.
"Is that guy alright?"
The Fifth Sword Emperor nudged his chin towards Dongmen Nu, asking Lin Fan.
Lin Fan glanced over as well.
The once-dashing and domineering top noble of the Heavenly Clan, Dongmen Nu, had now fallen to such a state. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶
Disheveled and tattered, looking neither like a man nor a ghost.
Truly surprising.
"He's fine. I checked him just now; he won't die."
"That's good then."
The Fifth Sword Emperor muttered, though his eyes flashed with a hint of concern.
"Sword Emperor, are you worried about the situations with the Heavenly Clan?" Lin Fan keenly sensed, being most familiar with the situation, that the worry indicated that the issues might be quite severe.
"Yes... but since Ningxiang has already taken such actions, she must have had a plan. If Mo Chen's death is connected to Dongmen Nu, sparing his life is already merciful. Meddling in another clan's affairs is a crime that cannot be cleared, no matter the justification. Only…"
"Only what?"
"Only that the other party is the Heavenly Clan." The Fifth Sword Emperor sighed deeply, glancing at the imposing crowd, yet a slight smile curled at his lips. "However, this matter puts the Heavenly Clan at fault first. A large-scale attack would only incur public wrath. So, considering face and the views of other ancient clans, the Heavenly Clan shouldn't act in the short term. But Ningxiang has crippled Dongmen Nu, and the Heavenly Clan will definitely not let it go easily. During this time, they will certainly resort to petty provocations to stir the Xuan Clan, as long as we don't fall for it. However, in the future... it's uncertain..."
"What do we do in the future then?"
"Take one step at a time." The Fifth Sword Emperor said loudly, with his hands behind his back. "I will frequently come to the Xuan Clan to help Ningxiang train the soldiers. As for other matters, they are beyond our control."
Lin Fan nodded lightly, his expression growing somber.
The power disparity between the Xuan Clan and the Heavenly Clan was too vast; if war ever broke out, the Heavenly Clan would undoubtedly crush the Xuan Clan with ease, leaving the Xuan Clan with no chance of retaliation.
Though the Fifth Sword Emperor was aiding in training soldiers, and with Feng Qingshui overseeing, it was ultimately insignificant against the might of the Heavenly Clan.
But fortunately, at least for now, the Heavenly Clan would not tear off the facade.
The Xuan Clan still had time.
"Sword Emperor, after today I will make a trip to the Shennong Clan."
Lin Fan suddenly spoke up, catching the Fifth Sword Emperor off guard, who stared blankly at him.
"Previously, I told you I would give you an explanation about Yun'er. I asked you to spare my life at that time for a reason."
"You... alone?"
The Fifth Sword Emperor never expected Lin Fan to suddenly say such words, rendering him speechless with shock.
To venture alone into the Shennong Clan and take a head among a multitude of soldiers.
Terrifying.
Frightening.
Madman.
"Alone." Lin Fan nodded solemnly, with a strong and determined expression.
"Actually..."
It was an extremely dangerous task, being Yi Tianqiu's territory, discovery could mean facing certain death.
The Fifth Sword Emperor was about to persuade him otherwise, but Lin Fan interrupted.
"Sword Emperor, this situation arose because of me, so I must be the one to end it. I failed to protect Yun'er, so that's my debt to her, and to you."
Saying so, he pulled a small note from his pocket and handed it to the Fifth Sword Emperor.
"What is this?"
The Fifth Sword Emperor was somewhat surprised.
"This is a prescription that should help Yun'er awaken and recover soon. There is an ingredient, the Heart-eating Vine, that's hard to find, but don't worry, I'll have Impermanence bring it to you daily. The other ingredients should be easy to obtain, and stores should have them."
"Impermanence?"
The Fifth Sword Emperor was baffled, as if Lin Fan was speaking in riddles; he couldn't understand a single word.
Lin Fan smiled and explained, "Impermanence is my mount, a Double-headed Tiger."
Roar—
The Fifth Sword Emperor heard a tiger's roar next to his ear, his body shuddered as he looked around in alarm.
Yet.
He saw no sign of the Double-headed Tiger; the people around him remained calm, as if no one else heard it, only him.
"This... you..."
The Fifth Sword Emperor was so astonished that he was left speechless, his mouth agape, dumbfounded.
This young man was like an unfathomable well.
Breathtakingly terrifying, what other secrets did he hold?
The Fifth Sword Emperor swallowed hard, his eyes widened as if he no longer recognized the Lin Fan before him.
After a long while.
He suddenly chuckled coldly, patting Lin Fan's shoulder.
"If you come back alive, I will give you a gift."
Lin Fan was taken aback, wanting to ask what gift.
"The Princess arrives!"
The announcement interrupted him.
Lin Fan and the Fifth Sword Emperor turned back to see Mo Ningxiang, already dressed, walking majestically forward with her entourage.
Mo Ningxiang's eyes were filled with cold indifference.
She unintentionally glanced at Lin Fan, a fleeting moment of tenderness and innocence in her gaze.
Lin Fan stared, his heart a conflicting mix of emotions.
The cheers of millions of citizens were deafening, as if the earth itself was trembling.
Mo Ningxiang slowly walked to the front, sweeping her gaze over the citizens, and raised her hand lightly.
The noise suddenly fell silent, as if the very air froze.
"The inauguration ceremony of the Clan Leader begins now!"
A voice cut through the sky.
"Clan Leader Mo Ningxiang!"
"Clan Leader Mo Ningxiang!"
The shouts rose again, shaking the mountains and earth.
Yet Mo Ningxiang gently turned around at this moment, casting a longing glance at Lin Fan, eyes full of myriad emotions.
