
“My beloved, no-nonsense people, I officially opened this event!.” Emperor Aiguo stood up from his seat of pride and opened the event festively.
The cheers of the residents further added to the festivity of the event.
Usually the Emperor would open it with a speech, but this time he overstepped it and went straight to the heart of the event, as the people looked impatient.
The emperor sat back down, and after that Hong Bingwen came to the center of the stage.
“Your Majesty has inaugurated this event!, I am Hong Bingwen as the Supreme Chairman of Xijing Martial Arts College, will read out 3 names.”
“... 3 the name is – people who have been dedicated big in keeping the peace of Yin Empire.”
Hong Bingwen deliberately gave a pause on the word – he said to make the residents curious and guessed – hell, about who the people – people are meant.
“It's definitely the ancestors, isn't it?, they came at an important time, and finished off the enemies easily.”
“That may be true, but I'm sure, one of those three people could have been the Superior of the Sect or Martial Arts, because from start to finish, one of those three people could have been the Superior of the Sect or Martial Arts, they are undaunted to defend the Capital to protect us.”
As expected, the residents started to fuss and guess whose name would be mentioned. Hong Bingwen continued saying - he said.
“Before I read out the name – that name, first I will tell you, that ...”
Hong Bingwen said that Name – the name that will appear is the name – the name chosen by the people themselves, so whoever goes on stage is the most desirable person to be there.
Surveillance unit from Perguruan Beladiri which has great ability in finding information, has done research in its own way to get the name – that name.
The proposing and choosing of names, did not involve the Imperial family or any other party, so it was purely from the people, and Hong Bingwen just had to read it.
“..like that.” Hong Bingwen paused to give the residents a chance to digest the word – he said.
A few moments after that, he continued.
“The number three most dedicated person is an unyielding and undaunted figure despite enemies attacking from all directions.”
“.. He stood in the vanguard, and remained standing until the end to guard the Empire.”
“..We welcome you with great.. General Ding!.”
General Ding took the stage and saluted the Emperor, then waved to the enthusiastic-looking residents.
“I know General Ding will get it!.”
“The unyielding person deserves praise!.”
“She is a hero!.”
Various compliments came from the residents, they strongly agree General Ding is one of the three names.
“At his dedication, the Empire gave him the highest title of a General that is a War General No Appeal.”
It was the title most coveted by a General, it meant that General Ding would be the only – to receive that title among the other 5 Generals.
“..In addition, the Empire will give him 3 golden chests, and one rare plant.”
Hong Bingwen read out the gift the Empire gave to General Ding.
The soldiers brought the gift, General Ding happily accepted it, after which, he cupped his hands to the Emperor, then left the stage.
After General Ding stepped off the stage, Hong Bingwen returned to host the event.
“We resume back.. The number two most dedicated person is the one who is already familiar with us, himself is the strongest figure in the Yin Empire.”
”..he is the one who changed the winds of war, it can be said that no one is stronger than himself in this Empire, we welcome it with great fanfare ..Ancestor Liang Ye!.”
Liang Ye stood up from his seat and let Liang Wei sit in his chair. Liang Ye then walked to the center of the stage to receive a gift from the Emperor.
After cupping his hands to the Emperor, he stood facing the residents, the residents shouting enthusiastically and praising him.
“Loyang Ancestor!, you are so great.!”
“He deserves it!.”
“The strongest Liang Ancestor!.”
“Our ancestor Liang marry me!.” It was the cry of the desperate old widow who had three children.
Liang Ye waved both hands welcoming the cheers of the residents.
“For his dedication, the Empire gave him the title of Strongest Ancestor of All time.”
It was a special title in appreciation of his role as the key to victory in war.
“The empire will also reward him with 5 gold crates, and 3 rare plants.”
The soldiers brought her gifts and Liang Ye kept them in a dimensional space.
Liang Ye again cupped his hands to the Emperor before returning to his original seat, he also held Liang Wei as before, and Liang Wei was still pouting as before.
Liang Wei can not do what – what because there are many people, disappear from it is a bad choice and waste energy.
Once he disappeared, – people would instantly notice him, as well as the Absolute Swordsmen who could track and bring him back easily.
“...although it does not defeat many enemies, and is not stronger than the two previous names, but he has risked his life to save many lives in that war.”
“... he moves faster than the enemy and saves the residents trapped in that cruel war.”
“..We welcome together..Liang Wei!!!.”
Liang Wei was sculpting in a state of widened eyes, he never thought his name would be mentioned.
During the war, he had tried hard not to be flashy.he even avoided the fight and only focused on evacuating the residents.
Being flashy means being the center of attention, being the center of attention means that – people will be looking for personal information about him, including enemies trying to figure out his level of strength and weakness.
Moreover, being the center of attention meant throwing away the peace and tranquility of his life, it was the thing he hated the most, because the moment it happened, he would not be able to move freely anymore in that Capital.
‘It's impossible, I've never thought of this pattern before, maybe Uncle Bingwen just mispronounced the name, or maybe there's someone else by the name of Liang Wei other than I’
There could be Liang Wei besides him, he asked Liang Ye.
“Grandfather?, do we have another Liang Wei in the clan?.”
Liang Ye frowned at the question.
“Klan Liang has rules in naming children, one of the rules is that there should not be the same name.”
A cold sweat poured down Liang Wei's back. “So?.” He asked again, even though he knew the answer.
“So, the Liang Wei mentioned is definitely you, now quickly take his award and make the clan proud.”
Liang Ye could read the rejection from Liang Wei's face, hence, he pushed Liang Wei's petite body into the center of the stage. Whereas Liang Wei could only curse Liang Ye in his heart.
‘If only he wasn't my grandfather in this life, maybe I'd already made him fuse with the land’ thought Liang Wei with an annoyed face without the slightest smile.
“Liang Wei?, who is it?.” The cheers of the audience arrived - suddenly stopped being whispered – whispered of confusion.
“Kak Liang Wei is the one who took us to the basement with his great disappearing style!.” The boy Liang Wei had helped in the war recognized him.
“True, he is the one who has given us the chance to live once again!.” and some people started to remember Liang Wei.
“He was right - really the black lightning swordsman.” even someone has given him the nickname.
After they recalled Liang Wei and his services to them, the boisterous residents began to sound, even more bustling and loud than before.
“Liang Wei, you are our hero!, you are proof that strength is not everything to save many lives, but courage!.”
“Liang Wei Sang Lightning Black!.”
“Life The Black Lightning!, Life the Black Lightning!, Life the Black Lightning!.”
On the stage, Liang Wei did not expect that the residents would give him such a reaction.
It made him unconsciously shed his tears, and at the same time there was a feeling of comfort and warmth in his chest.
‘Cursed You!’
‘Hell is a timeless place waiting for you’
‘May you meet your end quickly’
During his life as a Demon Emperor, it was only insults and curses that he had received. So that he never thought he would be recognized and appreciated.
‘Ayahanda, it seems like today I found another peace’ thought he while covering both his eyes with the sleeves of his robe.
She recalled Hong Cheung giving her a feeling of warmth and peace for the first time.
“At his dedication, He got a special Degree from the people, and it has been approved by the Empire, the title is The Black Lightning.” From that day on, he would be known for a title that more closely resembled that nickname.
“..In addition, the Empire gave him 10 gold chests and 5 rare herbs.”
“..and another one, Since he is still active as a Martial College student, then he also gets 1,000 contribution points, with those contribution points, he managed to become a student ranked number 1 in Perguruan Beladiri.”
Martial Arts do not use the term outer, inner, or core students, but use a ranking system based on grades or contribution points, so anyone can be number one no matter he is a senior student or new student.
‘Woooo!!’
The residents were cheering louder than ever before.
Liang Wei took a deep breath –, then removed the cloak sleeves from both of his eyes that already looked puffy.
Liang Wei then took the prize, the gift was actually just a speck when compared to the – mountains of treasures that were in his dimensional space.
Among the inhabitants..
“Cih, whoever that boy is, he must die!.”
Elsewhere, among the inhabitants…
Jing Mao felt a killing aura from one of the people among the Capital residents.
‘My husband, I felt the killing aura’ Jing Mao directly told Liang Wei.