A Failure's hopeful Journey

The entire crowd seemed to have come to a stop when they saw this scene. They never expected You Xi Wang, to have defeated Ward in such a manner. Chen Longxue sighed and spoke, "This brat has grown into a monster. Chen Ward is a veteran who excels in close range bow fights. He is also a master in blade weapons. I heard from an old friend in the defense forces that a few days ago Ward and his team came in contact with a dark dweller and were caught in a hostage situation. Ward wanted to charge and diffuse the situation but they were forced by the dark dweller and in order to save the hostage, they let that guy go. Later that guy and his team conducted a raid, killing a team of 12 people, not sparing even the dogs. So blaming himself, he came back home in order to find solace. Huh, I hope he can get over it soon."

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On the field, the team was standing on the side and they watched the duel very closely. You Zhichi's emotional state was very simple. She was excited beyond words. She could not believe that her younger brother just defeated the other person with his air elemental spirit energy. As if hearing her thoughts Snow spoke, "Senior sister, how can someone manipulate the spirit energy of wind element like that? This element is known for swiftness, clashing through, but You Xi Wang used it as a shield. How can he do that? What extreme control is needed for such an operation."

The others dumbly nodded. They were still somewhat lost in the duel, they kept recalling the scene in their mind repeatedly. Hercules spoke, "Does this mean that my earth attribute can also be a blade? Can I also cast long-range spells?"

You Xi Wang who had retracted his spear heard this. He wanted to show Hercules that it can be down, but he had to hide his skills from everyone. Even so, he was very happy that at least someone was motivated to even think about changes and unconventional methods of assaults. He turned to look at Ward who was standing in front of him stuck in a daze. You Xi Wang spoke, "Uncle, are you okay?"

Ward woke up from his shock and spoke, "My name is Chen Ward, I can be seen as your maternal uncle. I have a question for you. If you can answer this question for me, then I will completely believe in the change you pointed out."

You Xi Wang nodded. He also wanted what question could it be? Those in the audience also heard it crystal clear that Chen Ward wanted to ask You Xi Wang a question also became very curious about it. Chen Ward asked, "What would you do if you have to choose between innocent life and a death-row criminal? The innocent life has been taken hostage by the accomplice of the death-row inmate. Will you let the person go to save an innocent life?"

The entire audience also began thinking about what they would do in such a situation. A guy in the crowd said, "Isn't this unfair? We cannot choose anyone without defeating one of our responsibilities. Ugh, wouldn't make any single choice defeat our whole purpose."

Some people supported him while some shook their heads as the situation was way too complex and they could not find a correct answer. They all focused their gaze on You Xi Wang, who stood there calmly.

You Xi Wang spoke, "Is it a situation you faced earlier?" he asked in a calm tone.

Chen Wand nodded and You Xi Wang spoke, "Did you want to kill that accomplice?"

Chen Ward nodded again. He wanted to kill that accomplice at all costs, but he was forced to hold back for the sake of the hostage's security. You Xi Wang asked, "Did the dark dweller use the hostage as a meat shield? Is that why you could not act?"

Chen Ward nodded again. You Xi Wang turned to face his sister and said, "Big sis, act as a hostage while Uncle Ward will act as the offender. I will take his place as a defense force officer."

You Zhichi nodded and came over to stand in front of him. Ward hid behind You Zhichi, just like the Dark Dweller did. You Xi Wang took out his bow. He spoke, "Uncle ward, I will act and it might hurt you."

Chen Ward spoke, "Xiao Wang, act as you will. I don't mind getting hurt a little in of a solution."

You Xi Wang nodded. He glanced at his sister to see if there are any openings. His brain was working quickly at this moment. His eyes flashed, and he raised his bow and aimed in front of him. He pulled the string and let it loose. 

PENGG...

The string produced slight vibrations. The people could not understand what You Xi Wang wanted to do by pulling on the string without an arrow set on the bow. Yes, he did not use an arrow when he made his move. Though his posture was valiant and his actions were done in a single breath, looking very smooth. Chen Ward wanted to ask what You Xi Wang meant to do when suddenly he heard a 'pop' next to his ear. The next thing he knew was his senses blurring for a moment. This one moment was the only thing You Xi Wang needed to rush up from his position to where Chen Ward stood and took You Zhichi away. 

Chen Ward stabilized after one second. He looked at the situation in front of him with bewilderment in his eyes. Not only him, but the whole audience was also the same. They could not understand what just happened. Chen Ward asked with a shivering voice, "Ho....w did you do it?"

You Xi Wang smiled and replied, "Spirit marble shot."

Chen Ward asked in a confused manner, "What is this Spirit marble shot?"

You Xi Wang spoke, "We all know that spirit energy is present around us. Once you condense it outside your body, it can also interact with the spirit energy outside. Just like how swordsmen condense it on the edge of their blades to make it sharper and swifter. I condensed a marble of spirit energy between my two fingers when I took hold of the bow-string. My bow has a hole in front of the body. I shot the marble out of that hole and let it fly next to your ear. Then I manipulated it to blast. The explosion disrupted the natural flow of spirit energy around your head. We, cultivators, are always unconsciously allowing the spirit energy to pass-through our body. The momentary disturbance in the natural intake flow caused you to go dizzy, as for the rest you know it already."

Chen Ward was stunned by these words. The elders of the Chen Family were stunned by this. The entire audience was feeling dumb. They did not understand how this teenager could come up with such ways to deal with situations like this. If what he said is true, then snipers can totally diffuse the hostage situations with no problems. You Xi Wang was unaware of the effects of his deed and he spoke, "The intensity of the explosion can be controlled by the will of the caster and also I kept it minimal because I was unsure and my sister was too close as well. But a person with some practice where do they want to fire and the intensity as well."

Chen Ward suddenly fell down on his knees and spoke, "If only I had this method earlier. Those 12 people would have been alive. I don't know how to get over this grief. Tell me Xiao Wang is there any way I can get over it."

You Xi Wang said, "Uncle, if you keep grieving over the past then you can never see the better future. You see in the stands, near Granny Mu Qingling, there is a girl with golden hair? She lost her entire family to the dark dwellers, she was only half an inch from death when she was saved by a friend who was the same as her. Not only that, these two children suffered so much that they would have starved to death. Yet today they are happy without forgetting the past. they are happy because they look at the future. They are happy because they want to make a change. So, if a little girl can do this, why can't you? You can also stand up and walk forward. You must remember those 12 people but do not look back. Try to make this world a place where nobody suffers from what they suffered."

Chen Ward was looking at You Xi Wang, their eyes were locked with each other and You Xi Wang's word gave him a motive. To make the world a better place. He was a soldier, and he did not want to give up as well, and these words were like a push that he needed very much. He stood up and bowed to You Xi Wang. Chen Ward spoke, "I thank you for pushing me forward. I will try my best to make the world a better place." 

You Xi Wang also bowed back to him and said, "I thank you too, for trying your best and being able to accept the change."

The audience in the stands started cheering for him. You Xi Wang looked around and said in a sonorous voice, "Only when we change ourselves can we change the world. Let's hope to make this world a better place."

The audience shouted, "YES" hundreds of people shouting together with spirit energy empowering their voices sounded like thunder in the sky. The elders exchanged glances, they did not speak but the content expression on their faces said it all. A new era is about to begin.