Chapter Twenty-Six: The Slap of Destiny
Meanwhile, inside the Su Family mansion—
Su Mi sat quietly, slowly flipping through the pages of the book in her hands, though her eyes weren't actually seeing the words before her.
Her gaze was distant… deep, lost somewhere between memory and reality.
She had noticed how Su Ling Tian had changed — how he spent his days surrounded by women, how he had become more reckless and impulsive…
Yet with her, he remained the same — the same Su Ling Tian she had always known.
He still embraced her every morning, still patted her head gently, still smiled at her with that warm, unchanging expression…
So then, why…Why did it feel like she was losing him bit by bit?
As if the distance between them was growing wider, even though he was closer to her than ever before…
About a month later, at the Su Family residence—
Su Ling Tian smiled faintly as he pulled Gu Yue into his arms, his tone teasing and brimming with confidence,
"Come on, Gu Yue, don't tell me you're blushing because I've become even more handsome?"
Her face turned crimson at once, and she shoved him away violently.
"Go to hell! Who cares about your stupid looks, you scoundrel?!"
He laughed lightly, while her irritation only grew as she caught that sly, infuriating grin of his — the one that always managed to both anger her and make her heart race at the same time.
On the contrary — his power was growing at a terrifying pace!
—— Su Ling Tian, the prodigy born with the Berserker's Body!
He possessed an extraordinary physique — a unique build that allowed his cultivation energy to rise at an unnatural speed, making him one of the greatest talents of his entire generation.
Even with his reputation as a troublemaker, a bully who feared no one, not a single person dared to look down on him.
Inside the Ice Sword Clan—
Gu Yue sat in the Frozen Flower Garden, her fists clenched tightly, her eyes blazing with fury as she read the latest report on Su Ling Tian's recent antics.
That idiot… he's gotten even worse than I expected!
Everyone was talking about his recklessness, his shameless pursuit of women, and how he'd turned into a careless man who lived only for pleasure…
But what infuriated her the most — was that he hadn't changed at all when it came to her!
He still looked at her with that same mocking gaze, still argued with her in the same old way, as if she were nothing more than that stubborn fiancée he could never get along with.
He was someone destined to leave his mark on everyone, in his own way.
Lifting his head toward the sky, his voice rang out with unshakable determination,I, Su Ling Tian… will shatter the limits of this world and ascend to the higher realms — to become a true immortal!
It had been two years since he first met Xiao Nan, and ever since that day… everything had changed.
Under the influence of some mysterious fate, he had transformed — from a composed and cold prodigy into a reckless, daring youth known for his love of women and his wild, unrestrained behavior.
He spent his days in pleasure and indulgence, always surrounded by beautiful women — foremost among them was Xiao Nan, who, despite her calm and aloof nature, couldn't stop herself from staying by his side, savoring the fleeting sweetness of their forbidden affection.
But what shocked everyone most was that, contrary to all expectations, he hadn't weakened like any other man consumed by lust and recklessness.
A month later—
In the grand hall of the esteemed Xiao Family, where the dim lights illuminated the ancient carvings etched into the walls, Xiao Li, the patriarch, sat upon his finely crafted wooden throne.
His sharp eyes were fixed upon his daughter, Xiao Nan, who stood silently before him — a faint glimmer of tension and awe flickering within her golden eyes.
Xiao Li spoke in a deep voice that carried both the weight of authority and the warmth of fatherhood,Very well, my daughter… the time has come for you to follow your destiny.
His tone rose steadily, flowing like the voice of fate itself as he continued,As you know, this is the tradition of the Xiao Family.
All who bear the purity of our bloodline must face their destiny through the Technique of Foresight — within the Ancestral Grounds.
And now… it is your turn, Xiao Nan.
Xiao Nan had heard of this ritual since childhood.
The Technique of Foresight in the Ancestral Grounds wasn't merely a means of glimpsing the future — it was a window into an unknown fate, a path that could change the course of her life forever.
She tightened her fists softly, then took a deep breath and nodded firmly,I'm ready, Father.
A faint smile formed on Xiao Li's lips — a mixture of pride and unease — as the elders seated along the sides of the hall exchanged silent glances.
This ceremony was not just a family tradition… there was something deeper — a secret that had yet to be revealed.
As Xiao Nan quietly left the family hall, hushed murmurs spread through the chamber like whispers carried by the wind.
Questions without answers…
Would she return bearing something extraordinary?
Or would her journey to the Ancestral Grounds unveil a fate that could never be undone?
Members of the Xiao Family spoke in cautious tones.
For all who entered the Ancestral Grounds were never the same again —Some returned with immense power…
While others… never returned at all.
Xiao Li sat silently upon his throne, watching as his daughter's figure faded into the distance.
Though his expression remained calm, worry gnawed at his heart — a father's quiet dread that refused to fade.
He whispered to himself, his voice barely audible,This is the first chapter… in a story that may change the future of our entire family.
Over the course of history, the Xiao Family had relied on this technique to achieve the impossible. They always sent their offspring to the Ancestral Grounds, where the Technique of Foresight offered a glimpse into the threads of their fate — and from there… they would determine their next steps.
But Xiao Li knew that Xiao Nan's destiny would not be ordinary.
Would she see what they needed? Or would the truth be something beyond their control?
Xiao Li whispered, his voice tender and heavy with worry: "My daughter… I hope you can let go of a child of the Su family; that is not your fate."
With each step Xiao Nan took toward the unknown, she felt that this day would be more than a mere family ritual — it would be the beginning of something far greater: something no one could stop.
And as Xiao Nan made her way through the Ancestral Grounds, unaware of what awaited her… Su Ling Tian was somewhere entirely different.
Inside one of the city's most luxurious shops, Su Ling Tian stood confidently, surrounded by a group of girls who laughed and teased him. He was known as the playful young master of the Su Family, a man who spent his time in revelry, flaunting his power and influence.
Suddenly…
Slap!
The sound echoed through the store, shocking everyone into stunned silence.
Su Ling Tian bowed his head in surprise, a burning warmth spreading across his cheek. For a moment he couldn't comprehend what had happened — had… he just been slapped?
He raised his head slowly and stared with flashing eyes at the person who had dared to do it. The youth wore tattered, shabby clothes; his appearance was humble, giving no hint of power or status.
Yet the young man stood firm and unafraid before Su Ling Tian,unconcerned by his reputation.
Everyone watched the scene in disbelief; one stammered and asked,Who is this idiot? Does he know whom he just struck?
But the youth paid no mind to the murmurs; he looked straight at Su Ling Tian and spoke in a cold voice filled with fury.
My name is Yi Fang. This slap is not enough… but I will make you pay for what you've done soon. Su Ling Tian, you raped my sister. I swear I will cut off your limbs and leave you to die in pain, and I will destroy the Su family.
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