MTLNOVEL Chapter 108: Only Victory and Defeat
Lu Guangyao's arm came to a sudden halt, with only half an inch left, his hand would have chopped down on Tang Rao's head.
But that half inch had become an insurmountable gap, an endless chasm.
"Ah!!!" Lu Guangyao bellowed in fury, spiritual energy gathering in his palm as he tried to burst forth with all his might.
But to no avail.
Tang Rao's body was wrapped in a layer of spiritual energy, faintly glowing.
"Tang Rao, I will kill you!" Lu Guangyao's eyes were split with rage, his expression twisted in a way that was frightening.
"Many have wanted to kill me, but alas, no one has ever succeeded. And you, you are no exception," Tang Rao's voice came out slowly.
After the infusion of fifty thousand units of spiritual energy, Tang Rao had successfully completed one transformation of the spiritual embryo.
Mid-stage of Qi Gathering!
Even Tang Rao himself was shocked by this transformation of the spiritual embryo.
He had never known that the mid-stage of Qi Gathering could be this powerful.
At this moment, the power housed within his body could almost rival his own peak during the previous pinnacle of Qi Gathering.
Tang Rao was gradually beginning to feel the benefits of the Dantian being filled and gathering energy once more.
Although ascending in realm consumed much more spiritual energy than normal, what did it matter? Blue Star, this pure land, was rich in various kinds of spiritual medicines.
As a Spiritual Pharmacist, this place was like heaven.
"When I reach the pinnacle again, I want the heavens to no longer be able to stop me!" Tang Rao growled in a low voice.
The aura around him burst forth instantaneously, and the spiritual energy enveloping him exploded.
Boom!
A strong wave of Qi Force erupted from Tang Rao at the center, impacting everything around him.
Lu Guangyao was the first to bear the brunt; in the blink of an eye, his hand was torn, his fingers shredded into fragments.
Immediately after that, Lu Guangyao was blasted away, crashing heavily onto the platform.
This time, Lu Guangyao couldn't stand up.
However, Lu Guangyao was not dead, he hadn't even lost consciousness.
He just stared with wide eyes at the gloomy sky.
He could almost foresee the disaster that would befall the Lu Family.
Because of Tang Rao.
This monster who had appeared out of nowhere.
…
"Damn, that's awesome!" Below the platform, Ye Xiaobai muttered to himself while watching Tang Rao.
"Worthy of being my master, Ye Fengsheng."
"Are all the old gangsters this powerful nowadays? So terrifying," Ye Mo muttered, his round eyes shining with a peculiar light.
On the Bai Family's side, everyone was silent, including Bai Jinseng and Bai Ge.
Tang Rao's strength had completely exceeded their imagination.
To decisively beat a peak Qi Gathering expert who had taken a Realm Pill, such strength was simply terrifying.
Among the crowd, at the Jiang Family's location.
Jiang Tiesheng stared intently at Tang Rao on the platform, his murky old eyes radiating light.
"Pang Yuan, it seems, we were both wrong," Jiang Tiesheng said to Pang Yuan beside him.
Pang Yuan did not reply but frowned, lost in thought.
"Family Head, I think things may turn even worse," Pang Yuan suddenly said.
Jiang Tiesheng started, then grasped something, his expression turning grim.
"Pang Yuan, what do you think we should do?" Jiang Tiesheng took a deep breath, the situation becoming increasingly unfavorable for the Jiang Family.
"We need to annul the engagement between Lang Huan and Tang Rao as soon as possible; the sooner, the better. Although Tang Rao has unmatched talent, he... ultimately, cannot contend against them. This is for the Jiang Family, and also for Tang Rao," Pang Yuan said in a low voice.
Jiang Tiesheng's brows furrowed deeply, and after a long moment, he finally nodded his head.
It seemed that this was the only option.
Although doing so might enrage Tang Rao, as Pang Yuan said, this was for the safety of both the Jiang Family and Tang Rao.
"This matter might be better addressed if Lang Huan personally speaks," said Pang Yuan once again.
"Um." Jiang Tiesheng nodded, "I just fear that Lang Huan might discern something, this girl's mind is too meticulous."
Pang Yuan had no more to say, for he had already said what could be said.
As for the final decision, that was for Jiang Tiesheng to make.
...
"Speaking of which, can I continue to participate in the upcoming competitions?" Tang Rao stood on the platform, looking around and asking.
The exchange meeting was indeed held at the Lu Family, but it was not solely for the Lu Family to decide.
The absence of Lu Guangyao did not affect the decision of the higher-ups.
On the high platform, several elders were whispering to each other, clearly discussing something.
Several minutes later, an old crone stood up.
The old crone appeared to be in her eighties or nineties, with silvery white hair and dry wrinkled skin. Yet, occasionally emitted from her body was a Spiritual Energy and aura that even made Tang Rao take a second look.
This old woman was quite strong.
"Let me announce the discussion results," said the old crone, her gaze on Tang Rao, her voice reaching everyone's ears.
Everyone perked up their ears, their expressions respectful.
That was the evil woman from the Li Family, with tremendous strength, quite extraordinary.
She was truly among those at the top echelon of power in Tiandu.
There were even rumors that the evil woman had already taken that step and reached Foundation Establishment.
"Considering the strength of young friend Tang Rao, we have decided that he should be the winner of this exchange meeting. Does anyone have any objections? If so, please speak up," the evil woman said indifferently.
In the martial arts field, silence ensued.
Tang Rao being the first? It seemed indisputable.
Even Lu Guangyao, who was at the peak of gathering Qi Force, was thoroughly defeated by Tang Rao without being able to fight back; among the younger generation, who could be Tang Rao's opponent?
This anomaly simply left people feeling helpless.
"Of course, if the participating members feel this decision is inappropriate, they can step up to challenge Tang Rao. Is this acceptable to you, young friend Tang Rao?" the evil woman looked at Tang Rao and asked.
"Of course," Tang Rao said smilingly, very satisfied with the decision.
It should have been like this from the start, let me take the stage, and then others come up to challenge, how direct and fast.
"Is anyone willing to challenge?" asked the evil woman.
The venue was quiet.
"If there is none..."
"I!" Just as the evil woman was about to make the final decision, a voice suddenly rose.
Then, Tang Rao saw a straight figure step onto the platform.
The man seemed to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years of age, about 1.8 meters tall with a buzz cut, a darker complexion, and a pair of eyes full of valor and resolute fierceness.
Tang Rao's eyebrows raised slightly, this person... I have seen him before!
"That's... what's his name... damn, I can't remember for the moment."
"Idiot, the man from the Li Family."
"Right right right, Li Yuchun!"
"It's Li Yuze, moron!"
Indeed, it was Li Yuze, the man among the three that Jiang Tiesheng listed to pursue Lang Huan, other than Ye Xiaobai and Lu He.
A military man who often performed missions abroad.
Jiang Tiesheng's dossier had high praise for Li Yuze.
"Yu Ze, what foolishness, come down!" the evil woman frowned slightly on the high platform, not expecting Yu Ze to have stepped up.
Li Yuze's expression was unwaveringly resolute, his eyes intently staring straight at Tang Rao.
"I know I'm not your match," Li Yuze suddenly spoke.
Tang Rao nodded, that was a fact.
"But..." Li Yuze's tone suddenly changed, his body tensed like a spear, "I am a soldier of the Yan Nation. In my world, there is only victory and defeat, no surrender!"