Kapitel 110: Opportunity Arises
When Mo Qingkuang returned to the inner courtyard, it was a strange sight.
He had only visited the inner courtyard briefly on the day he registered and hadn't had the chance to look around before rushing off to seclusion.
Upon returning, Mo Qingkuang went to find his teacher, Zheng Tao, first.
On the way, he heard some exciting news: "The Fallen Leaf King's Tomb has appeared in the western part of the Central Plains, located in the Zhenyu Mountains."
"It's here!" Mo Fan was also excited. The three months of hard training with Mo Qingkuang had been in anticipation of this moment.
Initially, he thought that his presence might have diverted the main storyline, potentially affecting the appearance of the Fallen Leaf King's Tomb. But now it seemed he had overestimated his influence.
The Fallen Leaf King's Tomb had appeared as expected.
"Ancestor, this Fallen Leaf King's Tomb..." Mo Qingkuang asked in his mind.
Ever since he began practicing the 'Flower-Plucking Manual,' he felt something was missing. When practicing the Flower-Picking Finger and Falling Flower Palm techniques, he even experienced a tingling sensation in the meridians of his palms.
Mo Qingkuang knew these were some of the hidden issues that the Nianhua King had mentioned. If not resolved quickly, they could lead to unpredictable consequences.
So, he had been eager to uncover the secrets of the Fallen Leaf King's Tomb. Now that it had appeared, he couldn't sit still.
"Yes, your seclusion was in preparation for this tomb. Let's first pay a visit to your teacher," Mo Fan said calmly.
The Flower Plucking Manual and the Fallen Leaf Compendium share the same origin, and the Nianhua King and Fallen Leaf King were once fellow disciples.
Combining these two compendiums actually forms a heavenly-grade technique called the 'Withering and Flourishing Sutra.'
Their master, recognizing their distinct personalities, split the 'Withering and Flourishing Sutra' into two parts, each tailored to their strengths, and instructed them never to combine the two in their lifetimes.
As a result, both achieved remarkable success.
The Nianhua King, with his kind and filial nature, honoured his master's instructions.
Unfortunately, the Fallen Leaf King, being more ambitious and obsessed with the heavenly technique, coveted the Nianhua King's portion.
Ultimately, the two turned against each other and became lifelong enemies.
In Mo Fan's previous plan, Lin Yang would obtain these two techniques, merge them into the 'Withering and Flourishing Sutra,' and use its heavenly techniques, the Withering Finger and Great Flourishing Handprint, to challenge others far beyond his level, becoming invincible among his peers.
Now that the 'Flower-Plucking Manual' was in Mo Qingkuang's hands, if he could also acquire the 'Fallen Leaf Compendium,' the 'Withering and Flourishing Sutra' would belong to the Mo family.
Climbing Star Peak at an even faster pace, Mo Qingkuang once again reached the Star Pavilion and met his teacher, Zheng Tao, after three months.
To Mo Qingkuang's confusion, Zheng Tao seemed a bit downcast. When he arrived, Zheng Tao merely greeted him casually, "You're here."
Mo Qingkuang nodded, "Greetings, teacher. I have gained some insights during my three months of seclusion."
Hearing this, Zheng Tao focused on Mo Qingkuang, scrutinizing him, "Hmm, you disappeared for three months after registering, but you seem to have made some progress."
"You've come to see me about the Fallen Leaf King's Tomb, haven't you?"
Mo Qingkuang grinned sheepishly, "Yes, I heard some senior brothers in the academy talking about it on the way here. Teacher, I want to go."
Zheng Tao frowned, "The Fallen Leaf King's Tomb is not like the Nianhua King's Tomb. At that time, it was a conflict between the royal family and the Yuan Sword Sect, and you benefited as a bystander. This time, you represent Imperial Academy and will inevitably face their attacks!"
"This time, the Fallen Leaf King's Tomb is restricted to those under twenty. There are many stronger than you. You should stay here and continue your training. I've already sent Chen Kong with a team."
Hearing this, Mo Qingkuang was displeased.
'I've endured so much hardship in the past three months just for this Fallen Leaf King's Tomb!'
'You old man, with just one word, you're saying I can't go? What about my 'Fallen Leaf Compendium'? What about my 'Withering and Flourishing Sutra'? Even if I don't need them, Lin Yang is definitely going. If he gets them, I can't accept it'
'Even if I don't get them, I can't let Lin Yang have them! No matter what, I have to go to the Fallen Leaf King's Tomb.'
"Teacher, with Brother Chen Kong there, I'll be fine. You know my speed—no one below the grandmaster level can threaten me, and above the grandmaster level, Brother Chen Kong will handle it," Mo Qingkuang said with a pleading smile.
Zheng Tao glared at him irritably, "Do you think Chen Kong is the only grandmaster under twenty? Don't underestimate the prodigies of the world! This time, the Fallen Leaf King's Tomb appeared in the west of the Central Plains. Tiandao Sect will definitely send people to get a share of it."
"There's news that the Yuan Sword Sect from the southern province has already sent people, determined to avenge the Nianhua King's Tomb. Do you think they will let you go easily? To put it bluntly, if one day Yuan Sword Sect and The Central Province go to war, you will be the first they would want to kill!"
Mo Qingkuang knew well the hatred Yuan Sword Sect had for him. He had repeatedly ruined their plans, so how could they not hate him?
Blame them for being short-sighted, giving up on him initially and later ambushing his family! One day, Mo Qingkuang vowed to destroy the Yuan Sword Sect completely!
Mo Qingkuang looked sincerely at Zheng Tao, "Teacher, you know the enmity between Yuan Sword Sect and me. How can I miss such an opportunity? Besides, the Tiandao Sect has always been at odds with the Yuan Sword Sect. Our Imperial Academy can use this to our advantage, can't we?"
Listening to Mo Qingkuang, Zheng Tao fell into deep thought. He understood that Mo Qingkuang, having a shallow foundation, indeed needed the help of such fortuitous encounters.
However, Mo Qingkuang was one of the future hopes of the empire, just like Chen Kong. They were destined to become pillars of the Tianxuan Empire.
Chen Kong could go because he already had the strength to protect himself, but Mo Qingkuang, even with his speed, was still just a martial master.
But a true strongman should not fear challenges. Besides, Han Yan was also in the team going to the Fallen Leaf King's Tomb.
Given Mo Qingkuang's relationship with Han Yan, he might sneak off anyway no matter how much Zheng Tao tried to stop him.
After a long silence, Zheng Tao finally said, "Do you really want to go?"
"I must go!" Mo Qingkuang nodded firmly.
Though Zheng Tao tried to stop him, he knew Zheng Tao was actually concerned for his safety.
Outwardly strict, Zheng Tao still cared deeply for his only direct disciple.
So, Mo Qingkuang wasn't angry and patiently explained his reasons to his teacher.
"Alright, I can't keep you tied down. Chen Kong led the Imperial Academy's team and departed just yesterday. With your speed, you should catch up with them soon enough," Zheng Tao sighed and agreed to Mo Qingkuang's request.
Mo Qingkuang was overjoyed upon hearing this, "Thank you, teacher. I won't let you down!"
With that, he turned and left.
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