Top-Tier Superpower Student-Chapter 637 - 609: Marquis Ouyang, Mourning

"Tie Dan, brother!"

Duke Chu said, tears streaming down his face, overwhelmed with grief.

Memories of the past were the most touching—reminiscing together was a tribute to the years gone by.

"Tie Dan, brother!"

Marquis Ouyang repeated, his face wet with tears, yet displaying a very contented smile.

Tie Dan was a nickname given to Marquis Ouyang in his childhood. He was an orphan who begged as a child and stole as he grew older. His dark complexion and frequent beatings toughened him up over time, earning him that nickname.

"It's been many years since anyone has called me that, haha!" Marquis Ouyang remarked wistfully.

He had risen from the very bottom, gradually becoming stronger and more powerful. Over time, people's reference to him shifted from Tie Dan to Marquis and Alliance Hierarch.

Upon hearing the nickname Tie Dan, Lin Tian and Fairy Zixia burst into laughter together; they never expected that the renowned Marquis Ouyang, the powerful leader of the Tianxia Alliance, would have such a vulgar nickname.

"Third Sister!"

Marquis Ouyang spoke out, addressing Duke Chu.

Duke Chu was taken aback, then burst out laughing.

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Third Sister was Duke Chu's nickname during his childhood. Naturally kind-hearted, he was like a little girl, often having his begged food snatched by other begging children. Thus, he often followed behind Marquis Ouyang, begging for food, which led Ouyang to nickname him Third Sister, claiming he acted too much like a woman, all hesitant and lacking the manner of a man.

"Third Sister, it's been years since anyone has called me that too, Tie Dan, brother! I thought you had forgotten!" Duke Chu said wistfully, sinking into a carefree reminiscence of that time.

"Cough cough cough...!"

The beautiful atmosphere was abruptly interrupted by a sudden bout of coughing from Marquis Ouyang.

A spurt of fresh blood sprayed out of Marquis Ouyang's mouth; he was coughing up blood.

"Dad, dad, are you okay? It's nothing serious, right!" Fairy Zixia rushed over, patting Marquis Ouyang's back to ease his breathing.

Marquis Ouyang knew his time was short; his body could no longer support such reminiscing.

Now, he had to entrust some critical and top-secret matters of the Tianxia Alliance!

Marquis Ouyang solemnly called Fairy Zixia and Duke Chu to his side. Lin Tian knew something important was about to be disclosed, and as an outsider, he thoughtfully stepped back.

"Lin Tian, you stay, your willingness to lend a hand marks you as a friend of the Tianxia Alliance, stay here!" Marquis Ouyang spoke faintly.

Lin Tian was startled; he knew this was Marquis Ouyang's way of winning hearts. If Lin Tian were willing to join the Tianxia Alliance, his status would not be less than that of Duke Chu.

Marquis Ouyang said, "Zixia Club, that's one of our strongholds. Our headquarters of the Tianxia Alliance is located in Lingyue Town."

Lingyue Town is also in Yunhai City, just over three hundred miles from Zixia Club.

The name of Lingyue Town was known to all members of the Tianxia Alliance, although no one had visited it. Marquis Ouyang had decreed that only he could go to Lingyue Town, not even Zuo Yunfei had the privilege.

Marquis Ouyang continued, "In Lingyue Town, there are thirty-six Mirror Condensing experts stationed, my most loyal guards, which I have christened the Celestial Generals!"

"Thirty-six?" Duke Chu and Fairy Zixia exclaimed in unison, surprised that even they did not know Marquis Ouyang had thirty-six Mirror Condensing experts yet to be deployed.

The surprises did not stop there, "Not only do I have the Celestial Generals, but also a Half-Step Fusion Realm expert stationed in Lingyue Town, named Duan Sandao!"

"Whew...!"

Everyone sighed deeply, Lin Tian also shocked. Who would have guessed that under Marquis Ouyang, there still was a Half-Step Fusion Realm expert.

For the Tianxia Alliance, a Half-Step Fusion Realm expert could turn the tide of battle; never mind Zuo Yunfei's thousand men, even if he had three thousand, they would be nothing in front of a Half-Step Fusion Realm expert.

Fairy Zixia exclaimed excitedly, "Dad, then what are we waiting for? Let Duan Sandao take action, and with the Celestial Generals, we can easily kill Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai."

Marquis Ouyang laughed at himself, then took out the Great Seal that represented his identity, handing it to Fairy Zixia.

"This Great Seal represents the Alliance Hierarch. With this, you are now the Alliance Hierarch of the Tianxia Alliance."

With this seal, you can freely enter Lingyue Town, command the Celestial Generals at will, and as for the Half-Step Fusion Realm Duan Sandao, this is..."

"What's wrong with Duan Sandao?" Fairy Zixia asked anxiously.

Marquis Ouyang said, "Two years ago, Duan Sandao was pursued by enemies and was seriously injured. I saved his life and provided spiritual medicine for his recovery."

"He had no intention of joining the Tianxia Alliance, but he was grateful for my kindness, so he promised me that he would help protect the Tianxia Alliance."

"His strength is even greater than mine. Staying in Lingyue Town was merely to repay a debt of gratitude. Lingyue Town is the old den of the Tianxia Alliance. He once agreed with me that he would ignore matters outside Lingyue Town, but if someone were to attack Lingyue Town, he would definitely hold this last line of defense for me."

"Therefore, Duan Sandao will not follow your orders."

Fairy Zixia inquired, "Then, with the Celestial General helping Lin Tian, it should be enough to eliminate Zuo Yunfei and Liang Sihai. Just now, Lin Tian alone made them flee in a wretched condition."

"No." Marquis Ouyang shook his head. "I understand Zuo Yunfei too well. He is ruthless and unscrupulous until he achieves his goal. Today, Lin Tian alone fought them off, but he will definitely find another way and will come back to attack again sooner or later."

"What other way out could he possibly have? His men are just a thousand assassins, and Lin Tian has already killed a third of them. With the remaining defeated troops, how could he possibly turn the tide!" Fairy Zixia muttered, despising Zuo Yunfei and not believing he could pose any more threat.

However, Duke Chu's eyebrows knotted as he tentatively asked, "Alliance Hierarch, are you suggesting that Zuo Yunfei might seek help from the Qinglong Gang, use their power to ascend to the position of Alliance Hierarch, and then submit to the Qinglong Gang?"

Marquis Ouyang said nothing more, a flicker of anger and reluctance in his eyes!

A few years ago, in a great battle, Marquis Ouyang was seriously injured, the Great Elder died in combat, all thanks to the Qinglong Gang.

The Qinglong Gang, being the number one gang in Huaxia, presses firmly above the Tianxia Alliance. Over the years, the Qinglong Gang and the Tianxia Alliance have been constantly at odds secretly, with many brother members of the alliance dying at the hands of the Qinglong Gang. It can be said that the Qinglong Gang and the Tianxia Alliance have deep-seated and irreconcilable hatred, but now, Zuo Yunfei, the second elder of the Tianxia Alliance, actually seeks help from the Qinglong Gang, submitting to them—such shamelessness."

"Zuo Yunfei, this beast!" Duke Chu clenched his fists and angrily said, wishing he could kill Zuo Yunfei right then, his actions no different from those of a traitor.

Marquis Ouyang continued, "The Qinglong Gang's strength is even stronger than ours. Perhaps, to ensure nothing goes amiss, they will also dispatch a Half-Step Fusion Realm powerhouse. According to the Qinglong Gang's style, they will gradually encroach on our Tianxia Alliance's territory. Therefore, what you need to do is to attract the attention of the Qinglong Gang and Zuo Yunfei, directing their focus toward Lingyue Town. By luring them into Lingyue Town and having Duan Sandao intervene, we can defeat them."

The crowd nodded their heads. The next step was to attract the attention of the Qinglong Gang and Zuo Yunfei, which basically meant provoking them and luring them into Lingyue Town.

After assigning this task, Marquis Ouyang's expression relaxed slightly. He was running on fumes now, having done all he could do.

Afterward, Marquis Ouyang spoke wearily, "Zixia, go get the fine wine I've treasured for many years, and prepare some good dishes. I want to have one last meal!"

Fairy Zixia nodded, tears streaming down her face as she hurried to prepare. Duke Chu quickly went to help, very anxious, fearful that by the time he returned, Marquis Ouyang would no longer be there.

Lin Tian noticed Marquis Ouyang giving him an unusual look and stayed behind to ask, "Alliance Hierarch, do you have something to tell me?"

Marquis Ouyang nodded and said, "Lin Tian, do you remember what I told you last time? To marry my daughter and manage the Tianxia Alliance together with her."

"Uh... well, love cannot be forced. We shouldn't treat marriage as a condition; that would be unfair to Fairy Zixia!" Lin Tian tactfully declined.

Fairy Zixia is extraordinarily beautiful, like a fairy descended from the heavens, a sight that would captivate any man.

But each of Lin Tian's current wives is like a fairy, and he had only met Fairy Zixia a few times, far from reaching the point of talking about love. Thus, he tactfully declined.

After hearing this, Marquis Ouyang's expression showed some loss, and he said self-mockingly, "It seems that in this life, I won't see my daughter stepping into the hall of marriage."

"Low in station yet worried, high in position yet lonely. I hope in the next life, I can just be an ordinary worker, living with my wife and children, enjoying the simple joys of family!" Marquis Ouyang sighed.

He had lived a life on the blade's edge, accustomed to life and death, tired of deceit and betrayal!

The higher his position, the more lonely he became. Sometimes wishing to have a heartfelt conversation and share a drink with someone, he found no one available.

Ordinary people look up to Marquis Ouyang, but little do they know, Marquis Ouyang also looks up to ordinary people.

Life is like a journey; it's not the destination that matters but the scenery along the way and the mood with which one views it.

Don't always look up in envy at others; look back and see how many are looking up to you.

In life, contentment brings happiness!

Soon, a bottle of red wine and several dishes were brought up. Lin Tian helped Marquis Ouyang to the table, and Fairy Zixia quickly poured him a glass of wine.

"Everyone, cheers!"

With the last of his strength, Marquis Ouyang shouted, barely lifting his wine glass to drink the red wine in one gulp.

Afterward, the glass dropped to the floor.

Marquis Ouyang had passed away.