Chapter 987 - 489: Martial Extreme Trial_3

Chapter 987: Chapter 489: Martial Extreme Trial_3

Falonio pounded his fist: "Isn’t that so, to put it plainly, the conflict of interest is huge."

Li Ang inquired: "Was the Alma Family the winner of the last Martial Extreme Trial? And Elaphia is the strongest of the current generation in the Alma Clan, and the other families can’t accept the same family holding power for two consecutive generations?"

"You can understand it that way, Mr. Li Ang." Falonio did not deny it, but his expression was subtle, as if there were hidden truths.

"Is it possible that, in the name of tradition, she is being forced to abandon her professional abilities to fight?" Diao understood as well.

"You could say that, mainly because there indeed wasn’t a Blade Master who participated before, but instead the elders in the clan stood on the reasonable side."

"Aifei’s own combat ability..."

Li Ang frowned. In the past, that blondie Douding never showed weakness, and in his mind, he never questioned her combat ability as lacking.

What warrior can defeat her? First, break through the countless array of sharp blades. Her all-round attacks transcend the limitations of ordinary warriors, wielding different weapons, simultaneous fierce attacks with multiple treasure artifacts... that goes without saying.

"Even her secret technique, summoning the ’War Goddess’ to fight in person doesn’t work?"

"No, it doesn’t."

If one had to imagine it mentally, taking away the weapons that the young lady wields, how effective would she be? Li Ang never considered it.

"She even gifted Zuo... my team member a set of martial training tools. The way she cultivates swordsmanship must have great depth, how strong could the enemies she faces be?"

Falonio sighed: "Aifei’s talent doesn’t lie in this direction, as you know, her understanding of swordsmanship, her diligent cultivation, all come from her own efforts, not because of her race’s innate talents.

"In the entire large clan, practically everyone is like Urbian, and the Bapnis Family is even more savage. It’s only in recent years that Aifei made a name, so some people with talents similar to hers chose to become Blade Masters.

"So, purely relying on brute force and innate talent for close combat, she has many disadvantages."

Li Ang shook his head: "Does she have to participate in such a difficult dueling?"

Falonio was silent for over ten seconds, then said: "She has her reasons."

"I understand."

Falonio added: "The Martial Extreme Trial also has other rules, like pre-selecting materials to craft one’s equipment for the competition. This is also a test of one’s knowledge and understanding of metals. The Weapon Race, due to their talent ability, know a bit of artisan skills, though this can’t be applied to other races, they can craft their own equipment."

"Previously, when Mr. Li Ang was locked in battle at the City of the Ship’s Rudder, the ripples caused by that Demon even reached Aifei during her forging training."

"At that time?" Li Ang was taken aback, surely it was through the Silver Heart Sword.

He took out the Silver Heart Sword, and this time, the three people around him realized that this weapon represented something significant.

"Mr. Li Ang has been keeping it well." Falonio seemed to sigh.

"At that time, she wanted to rush out to find you, but being in the initial forging ritual, um, during the first trial period, she couldn’t leave the clan grounds, not to mention Weapon Forging Hill, doing so would be seen as forfeiting. At that time, she endured great torment."

Li Ang thought of the fierce battle in the City of the Ship’s Rudder, if that blond young girl came riding on a flying sword, it would indeed be like a divine weapon descending from the heavens.

He understood that she undoubtedly wanted to come, but family matters kept her firmly bound.

"No one’s to blame her; if anything, now I must start worrying about her."

Falonio’s lips curled into a smile, as if some plan had succeeded, but it disappeared quickly, and Li Ang wasn’t sure if he had even seen it.

"Then, during small ritual breaks, she’s still able to leave the family, which could be considered a privilege earned from the reputation and accomplishments she established outside. She would seize the time to manage the war situation in Ignis Sky Realm, but this time also grows increasingly tight."

"So, in the end, you chose to have you disguise as her to appear." Li Ang said.

"Yes, for this, she finally put down her face in front of me." Falonio smiled with narrowed eyes.

Not knowing what past grievances they had, in any case, Falonio appeared, relative to others in the family, to be her closest family member.

"Urbian’s poor attitude towards Aifei, is it because of her talent?"

"Partly, but more so, it is due to internal clan conflict." Upon hearing these words, Falonio’s smile gradually faded, and he sighed.

This part, whether Falonio had limited understanding, thought it inappropriate to speak recklessly, or found it too bothersome and complicated to sum up, in the end, she did not elaborate further with Li Ang.

Falonio simply said: "Some in the family believe cooperation with the Empire is possible, partly because they want to emulate the Alma Family’s way of establishing a reputation, and partly because the Empire is Elaphia’s opponent."

"So Urbian is standing with other families?" Li Ang grew increasingly puzzled.

"In their family affairs, you can think of it as, initially due to her talents, Aifei’s right of succession wasn’t hers, much less to represent the Alma Clan in the Martial Extreme Trial. Yet she managed to stand firm in the clan, in the world, because of herself, forcing the Alma Family to choose her as a representative, which is also part of tradition."

"What a mess." Li Ang leaned back against the chair, flustered and speechless.

"And thanks to Mr. Li Ang’s restraint for not really harming Elaphia’s younger brother, although he is half an enemy, if he were harmed by your hand, you would find it even harder to help her, and after the tribe finds out about your connection, Aifei would face even more difficulties."

Li Ang raised his eyebrows, realizing that what the brunette Douding was about to say was his real intention here.

Indeed, this guy might have come looking for him for exactly that reason.

As Falonio held up a silver plate that resonated with the Silver Heart Sword, Li Ang felt his guess was close to the truth.

"Tell me, how can I help her?"