Chapter Twenty-Six: Threads of Fate and the Spark of Vengeance
After a Month
In the grand hall of the esteemed Shao Family, where dim lights illuminated the ancient carvings etched into the walls, Shao Li, the family patriarch, sat on his intricately carved wooden throne. His sharp eyes were fixed on his daughter, Shao Yan, who stood before him in silence, a hint of tension flickering in her golden eyes.
Shao Li said, "Well then, my child… it is time for you to follow your destiny."
His voice rose steadily, carrying a mix of authority and fatherly warmth.
"As you know, this is the tradition of the Shao Family. Any descendant who carries the purity of our bloodline must take a glimpse into their fate through the Clairvoyance Technique in the Ancestral Grounds. And now, it is your turn, Shao Yan."
Shao Yan had heard of this ritual since her childhood. The Clairvoyance Technique in the Ancestral Grounds was not merely a means to foresee the future—it was a window into the destiny that would lead her life toward an unknown path.
She lightly clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and then nodded.
"I am ready, Father."
Shao Li smiled in satisfaction as the elders seated at the edges of the hall exchanged glances. This was not merely a customary ritual… There was something more, something yet to be revealed.
As Shao Yan walked away from the family hall, faint whispers spread through the surroundings—endless questions about her fate.
"Will she return with something great? Or will her journey to the Ancestral Grounds reveal a destiny… that cannot be changed?"
The members of the Shao Family spoke cautiously. Everyone who entered the Ancestral Grounds never came out the same—some returned with immense power, while others… never returned at all.
Seated in his chair, Shao Li watched his daughter as she walked away. Despite his calm expression, his mind was filled with worry and anticipation.
"This is the first chapter in a story that may change the future of the entire family…"
Throughout history, the Shao Family had relied on this technique to achieve the impossible. They always sent their children to the Ancestral Grounds, where the Clairvoyance Technique allowed them to glimpse the threads of their fate—and from there… they would determine their next steps.
But Shao Li knew that Shao Yan's fate would not be ordinary.
"Will she see what we need? Or will the truth be something beyond our control?"
With each step Shao Yan took toward the unknown, she felt that this day… would not be just a traditional ritual. It was the beginning of something far greater—something that no one could stop.
As Shao Yan made her way through the Ancestral Lands, unaware of what awaited her… Su Ling was in an entirely different place.
Inside one of the city's luxurious shops, Su Ling stood confidently, surrounded by a group of girls who laughed and joked with him. He was known as the carefree young master of the Su Family—a man who spent his time enjoying life, flaunting his power and influence.
But suddenly…
Slap!
A loud sound echoed through the shop, silencing everyone instantly.
Su Ling's head tilted slightly from the impact, and a burning heat spread across his cheek. For a moment, he couldn't process what had just happened. Did… did he just get slapped?
Slowly, he lifted his head, his cold eyes locking onto the person who had dared to do such a thing. It was a young man dressed in tattered, worn-out clothes. His appearance was humble, with nothing suggesting strength or status.
Yet, despite that, he stood confidently before Su Ling, completely unfazed by his presence or fearsome reputation.
Everyone stared at the scene in shock. One of them stammered,
"W-Who is this fool? Does he even know who he just hit?!"
But the young man paid no attention to the murmurs. Instead, he looked directly at Su Ling and spoke in a cold voice.
Yi Fang said, "This slap isn't enough… but I will make you pay for your actions soon. Su Ling, you raped my sister. I swear I will cut off your limbs and let you die in agony."
At that moment, a deathly silence filled the shop. Everyone froze in place, not daring to make a sound. The young man's words… were like a poisoned arrow piercing through the air, aimed directly at Su Ling.
"Raped… his sister?!"
Whispers spread among the onlookers, their eyes widening in shock.
But what was even more bizarre… was Su Ling's reaction.
There was no trace of panic or guilt on his face. On the contrary, his expression held a slight frown, as if he was trying to recall something.
Then, after a moment of silence, he smiled calmly—but his eyes were as cold as ice.
In a low voice, as if testing the name, Su Ling said, "Yi Fang… is that right?"
Yi Fang clenched his fists, his eyes filled with fury and vengeance.
"Don't pretend to be innocent! You were the one who humiliated my sister! You were the one who trampled on her honor! I swear I will tear you apart!"
But before he could say anything more…
Su Ling vanished.
In the blink of an eye, Yi Fang felt a cold wind sweep across his face… and before he could react, Su Ling was standing directly in front of him!
Su Ling spoke coldly, "Do you really think someone like me… even needs to justify himself?"
At that moment, Su Ling raised his hand…
Blood splattered through the air as Yi Fang collapsed to the ground, his body trembling in pain. But he was still alive… barely.
Su Ling stood over him, looking down with contempt before raising his foot and stomping hard on his chest, causing Yi Fang to scream in agony.
Su Ling said icily, "Is this all you've got? You were talking so much just now, but now you look like a dying rat."
Everyone watched the scene with trembling eyes. Su Ling's strength was overwhelming—he had never given Yi Fang a chance from the very beginning.
But suddenly… something changed.
As Yi Fang gasped for air, a vortex of black light appeared beneath him, rapidly pulling him in!
Su Ling's eyes widened in shock. "A random teleportation?!"
It was an ancient and rare technique capable of transporting the user to a completely random location in the world!
Before he disappeared completely, Yi Fang lifted his head, his eyes burning with hatred as he glared at Su Ling and screamed,
"I will never forget this! I will return for you, Su Ling!!"
And in the next instant… he was gone.
Silence filled the air for a moment before Su Ling waved his hand dismissively and said coldly, "Track him. Don't let him escape."
The Su Family's subordinates moved immediately, but no trace of Yi Fang could be found.
He had completely vanished from this world…
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