Surging Power

As usual, master Huang Ju decided to block it with his palm. Although he successfully held Gui Shan's punch, he drifted back a little. It was indeed a shock to him.

This was the first time a student could push him this far. 

"I'm impressed. I didn't imagine you could advance this fast in one night", master Huang Ju said.

"Something must have happened. I'm not in anyway surprised, after all it's Gui Shan in the picture", he said as he laughed.

"...master you speak too highly of me, I just did all my little strength can", Gui Shan said.

"Let's head out", master Huang Ju said as he led Gui Shan to the dungeon in the ancestral temple.

The other students watched Gui Shan as he followed Gui Shan with liveliness and passion.

They arrived at the designated point and entered into the underground dungeon. They both headed straight for the giant scorpion's cage.

On getting they master Huang Ju paused and talked to Gui Shan.

"Are you ready for this? If perhaps you have second thoughts you can come another day", master Huang Ju said.

"Not to worry master, I've waited long for this auspicious moment", Gui Shan said.

Just then, master Huang Ju opened the barrier which was sealed and let Gui Shan in. Gui Shan walked in calmly and took a deep breath.

"Be calm Gui Shan, you can do this", he said to himself.

Unlike before, Gui Shan didn't pick a stone to wake up the giant scorpion. Instead, he walked straight to the scorpion as though it was nothing.

Like he was taught my Grandmaster Hun Feng, he opened all is vital channels and drew out his inner power.

At this point, Gui Shan was surging with power and felt like releasing all of it. Like he was told by Grandmaster Hun Feng the skill is known as "Wolf mode".

He entered the wolf mode and walked straight to the scorpion, he got to the head of the giant scorpion and landed a powerful punch.

This time around, the punch was powerful than the one he gave to master Huang Ju. The force of the punch made a huge indentation on the ground through the scorpions head.

The giant scorpion woke up screaming and wailing, it looked straight to Gui Shan and was about to attack Gui Shan with it's stinger, but Gui Shan was too swift.

The scorpion was not able to keep up with Gui Shan's speed, Gui Shan moved round the scorpion with precision and continued punching the scorpion.

The whole cage at that moment was in turbulence, the scorpion was hitting everywhere and causing a quake.

Gui Shan punched the head of the scorpion until it was weak. But the scorpion wouldn't stop because the gem was it's inexhaustible life force.

Gui Shan then skillfully climbed on top the scorpions head, held on to the sting, which he later left and remained on the head of the giant scorpion.

Master Huang Ju as he watched from a distance was impressed by his agility and courage.

The scorpion did all it could to get Gui Shan off it's body but it was in vain. Fortunately for Gui Shan, the scorpion forcefully stung it's head which burst open, in an attempt to sting Gui Shan.

"Now is my chance, I need to get the gem before he recovers and heal up", Gui Shan said to himself.

Immediately, Gui Shan ran to the abdomen and forcefully got the gem off. Gui Shan's joy could know no bound.

"I did it... Master I did it", Gui Shan screamed out.

"Congratulation to you Gui Shan. I'm proud of you", master Huang Ju said.

Just then, as they were still speaking, something amazing happened.

The gem glowed brightly, not only did it glow, a bright light shone from Gui Shan's breast pocket.

It was the jade token!

The light shone more brightly and Gui Shan finally took it our of his pocket.

"Master! Why is this happening?" Gui Shan asked in a curious tone.

The two items resonated and glowed brightly.

"It seems they were made of the same substance", master Huang Ju said.

"It never for once occured to me that this was a relic and not a gem",

"No wonder the academy was fascinated by the immense power the gem possessed",  master Huang Ju said.

After this, he took the gem from Gui Shan and within some seconds, he placed it in the dead scorpion's core and to Gui Shan's surprise, the giant scorpion healed and was revived.

Master Huang Ju quickly sealed up the cage. After that, he heaved a huge sigh.

"Gui Shan, there is something you must know and I feel now is the right time to know", master Huang Ju said.

"Speak master, I'm listening", Gui Shan said.

"Before I speak, promise me that what I'm about to tell you, you wouldn't disclose it to anyone, not even a close friend until the time is right", master Huang Ju said.

"I promise master that this would be between the two of us", he said.

"Okay", master Huang Ju replied.

...

"Some years ago, there lived a wolf warrior in the capital, his name was Fan Xian.

He was a man loved by everyone, he was the hope of Wushu kingdom. Because of his prowess, all other nations dare not trouble Wushu kingdom or go to war with them", master Huang Ju said.

"He was the most strongest warrior in his time, his fame grew both home and abroad. The wolf warrior wasn't proud or hostile considering the unmatched strength he possessed.

In all the kingdoms, he was feared and known for his strength and bravery. Countless assassin's have been sent to kill him but they all failed.

For this reason, he was known as the strongest in the whole of Wushu kingdom. It was for his sake that the neighbouring kingdoms dare not declare war against the land of Wushu, for they feared him",

"He had a lovely and supportive wife. She loved him and was always there for him, her name was Fan Meng. People all over the kingdom were envious of the kind of love they shared.

And on a fateful day, a son was born into the family. Joy filled the kingdom that another child with wolf bloodline had been born. It was a good omen that the kingdom would continue to have a long reign of peace.

They named him Fan Xiaotian, he was of the wolf bloodline and although a baby, was full of life and energy, a spirited Child.

They were happy for their son and loved him more each day that passes by, people always said that he has the looks of his mother and possessed the lifeforce of the father.

After a year, his son's coming of age ceremony was celebrated in the royal capital. Many celebrated with him. I myself was present at the grand event.

But no one guessed that someone was plotting against him, desiring to terminate the wolf's bloodline", he said.

"That fateful day, he returned to his residence and the celebration continued. I myself and others who came from afar returned home that day.

Just the next day, a shocking report came that the family of the wolf warrior alongside his servants were all massacred. But his son was declared missing.

All efforts were made to find him, different search teams were dispatched to look for him, but they all returned with no positive result. The last boy with the wolf warrior bloodline was nowhere to be found", master Huang Ju said as he continued.

That day, the people of Wushu kingdom were pained

The wolf warrior's death was a shock to the whole kingdom as many wondered how the historic and legendary wolf warrior died like a fowl in his own very home, the people and villagers were in awe. The wolf warrior's troops mourned him for a week, however, his legacy was never to be forgotten in their hearts.

Lots of events snowballed in the kingdom, neighboring kingdoms who heard of the death of the wolf warrior were happy and drank to stupor, jubilating that their greatest obstacle had been eliminated without any effort...

"The very day I saw the wolf token on you, I suspected you were the wolf warrior's missing son. But I got the confirmation after my investigation proved that you were found in the forest by your foster father the same night your household was massacred", master Huang Ju said as he continued.

At this point of the story, Gui Shan was already on his knees about to shed tears. Master Huang Ju continued with his story.

"Lucky for you, you are still alive. I suspect that the people who massacred your family must be within the royal parliament. But not to worry, justice would be served", he said.

On hearing these words, Gui Shan fell on his face, he was broken down. It was as though he heard the most shocking news ever. He was silent and lost in thoughts.

So my parents were actually murdered!!!

...continue reading from next chapter...