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Chapter 1467 - Chapter 1467 Chapter 720 Extremely Fierce _2

Chapter 1467: Chapter 720: Extremely Fierce _2 Chapter 1467: Chapter 720: Extremely Fierce _2 All three clan chiefs were cunning people; they certainly understood the implications of Tang Luo’s words. However, the older one gets in the jianghu, the more cautious one becomes. Cui Ying believed she had obtained the information she wanted, but Xue and Zhang, the other two clan chiefs, felt it was insufficient.

Taking a step forward, Xue Bin pressed Tang Luo for answers, “Does the Pride mean that after sending your wife and daughter to Yuanzhou, you and Sect Head Tang Sen will return?”

This matter was of utmost importance to the entire Longxi Alliance, as everyone who had heard of Tang Luo’s performance at the Battle of Diancang Mountain already considered him the second strongest in the Longxi Alliance.

Moreover, this formidable figure was still young with a limitless future. As long as he was active on the battlefield–or rather, just remaining in Lanshan City–the Alliance felt confident of victory.

However, Xu Changge’s visit had filled the entire alliance with anxiety. The edict from Ying City’s Swordsman Tower undoubtedly aimed to strip the alliance of its two main pillars, prompting the various member clans of Lanshan City to convene and select three clan chiefs to represent them and inquire about Tang Luo’s intentions at Yunluo Garden.

Otherwise, under normal circumstances, even with the courage of a bear and the fierceness of a leopard, they would not dare come half a step closer to this place.

Originally, Tang Luo was disinclined to answer such unrestrained questioning, but the words of Xue Bin had given him a sudden realization.

Perhaps that was exactly what the clan chief had in mind. Nowadays, with the proliferation of bounty hunters from the Longxi Alliance and a never-ending stream of experts from the Outer Continent, the Tang Clan, as a role model of the alliance, naturally had to be the last to retreat.

The later the departure, the greater the risk. Perhaps the clan chief had this concern, so he instructed the Tang Sen lineage to comply with the edict from Ying City’s Swordsman Tower to send all family members to the absolutely safe Yuanzhou first, and then have father and son return lightly equipped?

The more he thought about it, the brighter Tang Luo’s eyes shone as he said to the three clan chiefs, “I cannot discuss this matter, but you three can go ask the alliance leader. I believe he can provide you with a satisfactory answer.”

Just as they touched upon the core of the issue, yet leaving more to be desired, all three felt they had grasped the true essence of the facts.

The female family members of the alliance clans had already been dispersed and sent out of Longxi in batches, covertly escorted by Wind Media agents.

Only the Tang Clan’s entire family still remained in the city, watching as the news brought back by Wind Media grew more urgent by the day, along with an increasing number of assassination cases within the city.

Sometimes, the noble families of the alliance wondered whether the Tang Clan were truly unparalleled in righteousness or just foolish.

But with Xu Changge’s entry into the city, the Jiejiang City Chief’s mansion did not hide its preparation for departure, and they finally saw a glimpse of the Tang Clan’s self-interest.

If Xue Bin’s speculation was true, it would undoubtedly reassure them all. After all, that felt right.

Even if members of other clans were unimportant, the support for the Jiejiang City Chief’s mansion must be prioritized.

The terrestrial divine beings and Longxi’s Pride need not be mentioned, but there were rumors that the Spiritual Fire Pride, Tang Xing, had once visited Sect Head Mansion to spar with Xu Chengyuan, ending in defeat by the swordsman of Yuanzhou.

At that time, people did not know who Xu Chengyuan was, merely assuming he was a distant relative of Xu Shuhui; however, after the martial arts conference ended, no one dared think so any longer.

That Xu Chengyuan was now Longzhou’s youngest swordsmanship grandmaster, a transcendent swordsman known for overcoming those above him.

Had it not been for the Martial Saint Mountain rescinding Longxi Alliance’s qualifications to compete in the three realms years ago, wouldn’t Tang Xing be another of the top three Prides?

Having such powerful individuals born within one clan was a blessing from the ancestors, and the Tang Clan had brought forth three such figures.

There was also Xiao Ziyu, who had recently entered the Fierce Realm and quickly earned a title, turning the Longxi Alliance suddenly rich in talent, while looking at the enemy, the Evil King Palace, there were no figures of note.

Even Duan Longcheng, revered as the new generation Evil King, had been brutally torn apart by the Pride father and son of Longxi, so even amidst a situation with enemies all around the world, the alliance maintained a significant degree of optimism.

Tang Luo’s response had given the three clan chiefs a dose of reassurance, and though the subsequent actions of closing doors and sending the guests away by Tang Tianjiao were somewhat impolite, the three representatives from Lanshan City, having received the answers they sought, had nothing to complain about.

When they returned to the city and relayed Tang Luo’s answer, the wider world also felt relief.

But in the midst of this lively discussion among everyone, no one noticed that a narrow underground tunnel had silently extended from halfway up Mount Aran straight into Lanshan City.

…

Lanshan City, Tianpeng Mansion

Tang Peng was already thirty-one this year, and seeing the prospects for his breakthrough into unity of spirit and intent appearing distant, he had anticipated it.

He had long been revered as a genius, but he knew deep down that he was never really a genius–merely someone who had worked harder than others since childhood.

However, this genius facade maintained by effort alone would eventually crumble, because the long period of transcending mortality and gathering spiritual power would clearly distinguish the true geniuses from the false ones.

Those who had reached such a level of strength had all worked hard.

The fairness in life is that everyone has twelve hours a day.

The greatest injustice was that there were only ten hours available, because that meant, no matter how hard you worked, there was still a ceiling to your efforts.

This was the tragedy of those with mediocre talent, but Tang Peng refused to accept it. Even with average aptitude, he relentlessly pushed his body to its limits.

During nearly self-torturous cultivation, he, at the age of thirty-one, had advanced his Undying Battle Body to the seventh rank and continually assailed the barriers of the sixth rank.

Seated cross-legged in the meditation room, Tang Peng executed his exercises with utmost concentration, mapping out the Divine Array within his body. However, trying to activate the Undying Battle Body and inscribe the six hundred and ninety-nine nodes of the sixth rank, his control of Spiritual Power always fell short.

“Crackling, crackling.”

His bones erupted with noise, and his meridians hesitated; Tang Peng dejectedly stood up. Another attempt at the sixth rank had failed.

Could it really be that he had to wait until the Fierce Realm to achieve a sixth-rank physique?

Impossible, if the instructors could break through, so could he!

Tang Peng, who idolized Tang Bin, shook his head and cleared the confusion from his eyes, then left the meditation room.

Xiao Jirou, who had been anxiously waiting outside the practice area, hurried over, draping a prepared cloak over Tang Peng as she murmured her complaints, “With so many strong individuals in the Longxi Alliance, and the Ancestor even holding back the main forces of the Evil King Palace in the Evil King Domain, why must my husband push himself so hard?”

Accepting the cloak and draping it over himself, Tang Peng’s expression stiffened; then he sighed, “The underground meditation rooms are cold in early spring; next time, madam need not wait outside the door.”

“If I did not wait, my husband might not know when to come out of seclusion.”

Xiao Jirou’s delicate nose wrinkled slightly as she spoke in a soft voice, “Moreover, the bandits in Lanshan City are becoming brazenly rampant. If my husband isn’t by my side, I feel afraid.”

“The mansion is heavily guarded; those bounty hunters can’t break in.”

Tang Peng, unaware that the lady was acting coquettish, responded matter-of-factly, “Moreover, those who call themselves bounty hunters are nothing but clowns. Apart from those disobedient and unfilial children who defy the orders, who can they assassinate!?”

“Yes, yes, if they encounter my husband, they’re sure to be beaten to a pulp.”

Xiao Jirou squinted her eyes, hugging her husband’s robust arm like a kitten, speaking with admiration.

Tang Peng, very much pleased, was about to speak, suddenly heard a noise from the meditation room, his expression turned stern, and transmitted to his wife, “There’s a noise in the meditation room!”

Xiao Jirou, having only the capabilities associated with the Mortal Realm and no combat prowess, turned pale upon hearing the transmission.

“Do not cause a stir, go call the guards while I check the meditation room!”

The frightened Xiao Jirou grabbed Tang Peng’s arms, biting her lower lip and shaking her head vigorously.

“Don’t worry, it’s just a few petty criminals!

…

Zhongzhou, Medicine God Sect

The news spread by the Beast Taming Sect had finally reached the Medicine God Sect.

Seeing the Wind Media brief, Yiqi Tianlong came out of seclusion, sought leave from the elder Jiang Qinjiao, saying he wished to fulfill his arrangement with the Beast Taming Sect.

“Tianlong, have you thought this through?”

“A man’s promise is worth its weight in gold.”

Yiqi Tianlong said calmly, “Since the Cao Family’s agent has already confirmed that the individual deserves death, Tianlong sees no reason to refuse.”

“In that case, you may go.”

Jiang Qinjiao’s face showed reluctance as she spoke, “But please be extremely cautious. The Longxi Alliance may be a family alliance, but it is filled with formidable individuals.”

“A place that produces characters like Longxi’s Pride is certainly extraordinary.”

Yiqi Tianlong’s gaze remained serene as he replied, “But for those condemned to die, there’s no need to discriminate between the strong and the weak. Elder, rest assured, Tianlong will return soon.”