Awakening of the Ancient: Rise of the Fallen

He could see what was happening behind him without looking in that direction just because of his Divine Sense, which he had activated as soon as he turned back.

He noticed that Gu Yao flew towards him as she punched out. He had already expected that she might do something like this, so he wasn't surprised in the least.

Xu Ming turned to the side just when her hand was about to touch his back and dodged the attack.

He caught her wrist and used her momentum against her to get her on the ground as he got behind her while twisting her arm.

Gu Yao was lying on the ground on her stomach while her back was facing the sky.

Xu Ming was holding her right hand that was twisted behind her back. He also caught her left hand and brought them closer.

Gu Yao tried to free herself, but she wasn't able to. Xu Ming was just too strong somehow. She didn't know why, but she felt as if she was a child that was held by a deity.

Xu Ming sat on the ground near her as he continued to keep her down on the ground. He had used his strength, and he wasn't going to let her be free of his grip after she attacked him.

"You know that I can do many things right now. I can beat you black and blue, and I can do more things as well. According to your logic, it would be fine since I'm younger, and you can't get angry since you're older. I don't know if you're too stupid or if I'm the only one that doesn't understand this logic, but listen carefully. You best my servant for an accident, but I didn't come to you to ask for an apology,"

"It was your brother that came to my courtyard to beat my servant again. He also attacked me. As a prince, my dignity is the dignity of my father and of this kingdom. I can't let him, you, or anyone else, destroy this dignity that comes with this position. If you or your brother ever tried to come in my way or in the way of my staff, I would be forced to come to you. I hope it won't come to that," Xu Ming let out as he stood up and released her hand.

"Leave now. And if you try to attack me again, I will make you regret that," Xu Ming declared.

Xu Ming had just spoken when he heard the sound of clapping from behind.

He frowned as he turned back. He turned around and saw a man standing there. The man was wearing a beautiful robe that made him seem as handsome as a prince. The man was someone Xu Ming had never seen before, so he didn't recognize the man. 

The Man had beautiful blonde hair that came down to his shoulders. The hair was tied. 

Xu Ming didn't know who he was, so he didn't say anything. It was better to stay silent than screw something here.

'Eldest Prince? The Eldest Brother of Li Mu?' Xu Ming thought as he understood who the man was.

The Prince ignored the girl as he focused on Xu Ming.

"Third Brother, aren't you going to greet First Brother?" the man let out with a smile on his face.

"Could it be that you have forgotten this brother of yours since we haven't met in a few years?" The man inquired.

Xu Ming didn't react. He knew how royals greeted usually, but he didn't realize how Li Mu greeted the Eldest Prince when he last met him.

"Anyway, I was wondering how you would have grown in the last three years, but I must say, I'm impressed with what I saw and heard just now. As a Prince, We can't fall short. The Dignity of our Kingdom falls on our Shoulders. I am impressed," the man let out after he saw Xu Ming not reply.  He didn't seem as if he was affected by the lack of reply.

Xu Ming nodded his head.

"As for you," The man said as he shifted his focus to the girl called Gu Yao. His expressions had turned serious. "Were you really trying to bully my Third Brother? Do you not have any respect for the crown?"

"I... I am sorry. I made a mistake," Gu Yao apologized as she lowered her gaze.

"Don't repeat this mistake again. Third Brother might've left you, but if a news of something like this happening again comes to my ears, you won't be existing in this world," the man let out.

"Now get out of here," The man let out as he stopped looking at her.

Gu Yao hurriedly left with her brother.

The man was the Eldest Son of the King and the best candidate for the Crown Prince. He was also the strongest Prince. Most of the citizens of the kingdom believed that he was going to be the winner of the trial. He was already considered the Crown Prince by a lot of the citizens. His name was Li Xu.

"What brought you to me after so long?" Xu Ming inquired in a bitter tone. He was using vague words to establish some sense of familiarity.

"Is there a need for the reason? Can't an elder brother come to meet the little brother?" Li Xu inquired with a subtle smile on his face.

"Yes, there needs to be a reason as the elder brother didn't come for so long, and he suddenly decided to come to see me after so long. Be honest with me," Xu Ming let out in a straightforward manner.

" I feel like you have changed. You sound more serious and grim," Li Xu muttered as he shook his head.

"People change. Especially after being ignored for so long," Xu Ming replied. Since he didn't have any knowledge about how Li Mu talked to his brother and brother, Xu Ming decided to start everything from scratch with the act of a bitter brother. This was the most easily explainable thing since Li Mu was basically sidelined for so many years.