579: Chapter 579 One-on-One Duel?

Amidst the sound of explosions, two figures retreated repeatedly.

Tang Sect stared fixedly at Tang Ren. "It seems you've made quite a bit of progress over these years."

Tang Ren smiled faintly. "You've improved a lot as well. I thought I'd be able to suppress you."

Tang Sect sneered. "We are both in the same realm. What kind of nonsense are you talking?"

Currently, both of their cultivation realms had reached a bottleneck, and they were only one step away from breaking through to the Quasi-Saint stage.

It could be said that, aside from the Ancestor, they were the most talented individuals in the history of the Tang Family.

However, even so, they had been immersed in this realm for many years and had always been unable to take that further step.

Aside from vying for the position of the Tang Family Patriarch, Tang Sect had another objective!

And that was to kill the Ancestor and seize the destiny!

Tang Sect had always suspected that the reason the Tang Family only produced one Quasi-Saint was because the Ancestor had monopolized the path to advancement.

Therefore, he believed that only by killing the Ancestor would he have the chance to go further!

Tang Ren looked at Tang Sect and said, "Tang Sect, stop now, and I can let bygones be bygones."

"Hahaha! Let bygones be bygones? Things have already reached this point; what else is there for us to talk about? It's nothing but a life-and-death struggle!" Tang Sect spoke with a distorted expression.

Tang Ren snorted coldly. "In that case, I'll just have to kill you!"

"Activate the Array!"

Tang Ren roared out. In the next moment, a powerful formation appeared above the Tang Family, and a terrifying pressure enveloped the entire field!

The expressions of Tang Sect's group changed slightly.

They were naturally familiar with this array. It was the Tang Family's means of resisting external enemies, and its power was extremely formidable!

Tang Sect narrowed his eyes. "Hmph! Do you think I wouldn't have expected you to activate this array?"

As he spoke, he suddenly pulled out a small box.

When Tang Ren saw that box, his pupils shrank, and he had a bad premonition!

Even Tang Sect himself became solemn.

Because even he was somewhat uncertain when facing this object.

"This item was gifted by the Sect Master of the Poison Sect. Its power far exceeds that of an ordinary quasi-saint artifact. It can corrode all spiritual energy, and when the poison erupts, not a single blade of grass will grow for ten thousand miles!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked!

Tang Ren's eyes instantly turned red, and he roared, "Tang Sect! Are you crazy?!"

If this thing were truly activated, the hundreds of thousands of people in the Tang Family would likely be devastated!

"Hahaha! Tang Ren, I've waited for this day for a long time! No matter what, I will take the Tang Family today!" Tang Sect laughed maniacally.

Tang Ren's expression was incredibly ugly, but he was helpless. After all, if Tang Sect acted recklessly, almost no one on the field could stop him!

"Great Elder, we're still here! Don't accidentally injure your allies!" Tang Sect's followers hurriedly called out.

Tang Jin also looked at the box in his father's hand with full wariness.

Tang Sect said indifferently, "Rest assured, this item is not fatal to experts above the Tenth Rank. As long as you protect yourselves properly, you will be unharmed."

"That's quite a smooth rhyme. Are you planning to take a postgraduate exam?"

At this moment, a flippant voice suddenly rang out.

Everyone was stunned, and then they all looked in one direction.

Not far away, two young men were walking over.

"Who are you?" Seeing a strange face, Tang Sect's brow furrowed.

Tang Ren, however, looked at one of the young men. "Tang Chao?"

Tang Chao grinned at him. "Old Man, are you doing okay?"

Tang Ren: "???"

At this time, Tang Jin, who was beside Tang Sect, suddenly pointed at Fang Bai and said, "Father, his name is Fang Bai, the number one person in the Heavenly Pride Competition."

Number one on the heavenly pride list?

Everyone's expression changed slightly.

A few days ago, news of the Heavenly Pride Competition had been spreading like wildfire. What was even more surprising was that the top spot on the heavenly pride list had changed hands.

They didn't expect it to be the youth before them.

Fang Bai looked at Tang Jin and smiled. "Yo! Isn't this Fellow Daoist Tang Jin? How did you end up rebelling?"

Tang Jin's face darkened. "Brat! You dare play me?"

Fang Bai spread his hands. "That's where you're wrong. I just wanted to test the methods and intelligence of the future Tang Family Patriarch. The result... is quite hard to describe."

Everyone: "..."

Tang Jin's face instantly turned black. "You sharp-tongued piece of work! I'm going to torture you thoroughly later!"

Fang Bai glanced at Tang Sect and the others, then looked at Tang Jin. "A duel?"

Tang Jin: "..."

Tang Sect spoke up at this moment, "Don't be impulsive. You are not his match."

Being able to defeat Qin Ming meant that the opponent's strength was not weak.

Tang Sect glanced at Fang Bai and then said slowly, "Young friend, this is an internal matter of my Tang Family. It seems inappropriate for you to interfere, doesn't it?"

Fang Bai rubbed his chin. "What you say seems to make sense."

Tang Sect felt a surge of joy and then hurriedly said, "How about this? You withdraw, and I'll act as if you were never here. In the future, I'll owe you a favor."

Fang Bai sized him up and asked curiously, "Are you a Quasi-Saint?"

Tang Sect instinctively replied, "No."

Fang Bai's face darkened. "If you're not, then why are you barking? How much is your favor even worth?"

Tang Sect's expression froze, and then it gradually turned somber. "So, you intend to interfere?"

Fang Bai patted Tang Chao beside him. "Brother Tang is my friend. His business is my business."

Tang Sect's face turned completely grim. "Fine. In that case, you can die together!"

"Great Elder, does dealing with a green boy require you to act personally? Let this old man do it."

An old man suddenly stepped forward. He had white hair and a long beard; he was the Third Clan Elder of the Tang Family.

"Hmph! Shameless old man! Thinking of bullying a junior? You shameless old geezer!" An old man jumped up and pointed at the Third Elder, cursing.

The Third Elder's expression was as ugly as if he had swallowed a fly. "Second Elder, show some respect with your words!"

The Second Elder said indifferently, "If you want to fight, I will fight you. We'll determine who is superior and settle it as a matter of life and death!"

The Third Elder sneered. "Do you think I'm afraid of you?"

The Second Elder teased, "Otherwise, why am I the Second Elder while you are the Third Clan Elder?"

"You!" The Third Elder was furious.

Fang Bai couldn't help but interject, "You two, stop arguing."

The two of them looked at him.

Fang Bai chuckled. "I'll do it."

The Second Elder's brow furrowed. "Young man, confidence is a good thing, but do not be conceited."

Tang Chao hurriedly said, "Second Clan Elder, my brother is very formidable. Just watch."

Second Clan Elder: "..."

He looked at Fang Bai suspiciously and could only compromise. "Alright then."

Fang Bai smiled, then stepped forward, walking toward the Third Clan Elder.

As he walked, a sword appeared in his hand.

The quasi-saint artifact, the human emperor sword!

The Third Clan Elder glanced at the sword and sneered, "I was wondering why you dared to be so arrogant. It turns out you're relying on this sword. It seems your top spot on the heavenly pride list is quite inflated."

Fang Bai smiled. "Less talk, more action. Come at me."

The Third Clan Elder's face darkened. "Arrogant child! Give me your life!"

He charged directly at Fang Bai!

The aura on his body erupted; it was actually the Peak Tenth Stage!