270: Weighing the pros and cons

He landed on Swirling Eagle's back, raising his fists and hammering down.

Although Swirling Eagle had prepared a countermeasure, covering his entire body in Qi and blood, he was currently encased in a Qi and Blood Armor.

When Tang Tian struck with a punch, a sharp, throbbing pain shot through his fist.

He truly hadn't expected Swirling Eagle's head to be this hard.

But after that first blow, a succession of punches rained down relentlessly.

Swirling Eagle was a tough man as well.

He didn't make a single sound.

Meanwhile, Tang Tian's fists were already beginning to bleed from the impact.

“As expected of a Body Refinement Cultivator.”

Tang Tian found it incredible.

Swirling Eagle suddenly flew dozens of meters into the sky, intending to throw him off.

At this moment, Tang Tian could only stop his attack to keep himself from falling.

Swirling Eagle's Qi and Blood Armor was eroding Tang Tian's spiritual power.

Before he could react...

He fell from a height of dozens of meters.

Fortunately, Xiao Ran controlled the Thunder Sword to catch him.

Tang Tian's feet landed on the Thunder Sword, and he descended steadily to the ground.

He hadn't expected Xiao Ran's mastery over the Thunder Sword to be even higher than his own.

In any case, he wasn't capable of treading upon a sword to fly.

Blood flowed from the corners of Swirling Eagle's mouth, eyes, and temples; his head was covered in blood.

The blood began to burn as soon as it hit the ground.

Because Swirling Eagle's methods of attack were relatively singular...

He wasn't afraid of Swirling Eagle diving down now, so he took out a Spirit Stone and began to recover his spiritual power.

At this moment, Lin Yue spoke, her clear voice ringing out:

“Fighting so fiercely will only let the Crane Clan pick up the pieces.”

Hearing this, Swirling Eagle hesitated slightly.

After all, he and Tang Tian were already mortal enemies.

If they fought to the end, they might lose even the rewards of the Azure Wave Immortal Pool.

Then they would have nothing at all.

In truth, Tang Tian didn't want to fight either; Swirling Eagle's current strength far exceeded his estimates.

If he wanted to eliminate him...

He would have to risk exposing his Foundation Establishment Weapon, the Soul-Devouring Sword.

Otherwise, he couldn't do anything to Swirling Eagle.

Swirling Eagle's overall strength was average, but he couldn't reveal his trump cards.

If Swirling Eagle only had these methods, then Tang Tian at the Qi Training Ninth Level could have chased and beaten him.

In a duel outside, Swirling Eagle would be no match for him.

But once they were outside...

The Howling Wind Azure Peng Clan would be hunting him... While Swirling Eagle was weighing the pros and cons, Tang Tian was secretly condensing a Ice Lotus.

Swirling Eagle said:

“Why don't we both take a step back and end this here.”

Tang Tian remained noncommittal, and as Swirling Eagle descended, he threw a punch directly at him.

He dodged it, and the Ice Lotus in his hand struck home.

The Ice Lotus had also been reinforced with Black Spiritual Qi by Xiao Ran.

Swirling Eagle's Qi and blood were depleted, and he spat out a large mouthful of black blood.

His entire body stiffened, and his speed became sluggish.

Another Ice Lotus was fired at him.

However, it was dodged.

Swirling Eagle flew near Wei Xue, and the struggle between the two temporarily ended.

Lin Yue and Su Xi also ceased their battle.

Su Xi said:

“Xiao Ran, come back.”

Xiao Ran flew to Su Xi's head, and a shield emerged to protect Su Xi.

Then, it sat on Su Xi's shoulder.

Swirling Eagle returned to his original form.

He looked quite wretched, but he hadn't sustained any serious injuries.

Tang Tian didn't care and walked over to Zhu Ze, saying:

“Brother Zhu, are you alright?”

Zhu Ze gave a miserable laugh and coughed, saying:

“I'm fine. I really didn't expect Swirling Eagle to be so strong. Brother Yu, I've held you back. I don't have even a sliver of a chance to compete in this third match.”

Zhu Ze prepared to leave directly.

Tang Tian said:

“Then what do you plan to do after you leave?”

Zhu Ze said:

“The same as you—first become a Disciple of Chi Daizi. You being so strong must be thanks to Chi Daizi.”

He was speechless upon hearing this; his strength had nothing to do with Chi Daizi.

The contributions of his Senior Brothers and sisters were all greater than Chi Daizi's.

He said:

“In that case, I'll see you on the mountain then.”