239: A second one-on-one battle against the Tang Clan!?

Tang Bingwen sneered:

"Of course I know this is a trap!"

"The reason I agreed is that both sides are assassins! I'm not afraid of them making a move! What I'm afraid of is them *not* making a move!"

"I'm afraid of these people settling down and taking root on our soil!"

"How can I allow others to snore beside my bed!?"

"They have voluntarily shown their heads! As Sons and Daughters of Huaxia, we should pluck them out! What do you all think?"

The Elders present heard the words of the Tang Bingwen, knew he had clearly anticipated this, and thus remained silent, letting everything proceed according to the Sect Leader's arrangements.

Lü Ci then asked, "What if those brats don't show up? Wouldn't our ten-on-ten wager be voided?"

Tang Bingwen nodded.

"Hmm, these people are all experts. How about this: ten people openly take one path, but half of our Clan Disciples move out in secret!"

Lü Ci looked at the Tang Bingwen with some surprise.

"Wait... you already agreed to their terms! You even have to sign and seal the wager... What happened to integrity? What about basic human respect?"

Tang Yuan immediately sneered, "Are there still people from Dongying!? Aren't they just a bunch of Japanese Scum? Just wearing human skin."

Tang Bingwen looked at Tang Yuan with interest.

"Hehehe, judging by your expression, are you perhaps interested in this operation as well?"

Tang Yuan nodded.

"Sect Leader, I came back this time specifically to support the Tang Clan! Regardless, my surname is Tang! I know Pill Devour! That makes me half of the Tang Clan! Furthermore... our nation has already suffered too many casualties... I..."

"Enough, say no more. If you want to go, then demonstrate the power that can convince the Clan members! I know your level, but they don't! Remember, the Tang Clan respects martial strength above all else!"

Tang Yuan smiled faintly. Before his Transmigration, he had single-handedly kicked over a Tang Clan, and now that he was back in the past, he had to do it again.

"That's great! As long as you agree, I'll go outside right now and announce that everyone in the entire Tang Clan can challenge me!"

Saying this, Tang Yuan walked straight outside, circulated his Qi, and amplified his voice.

"Listen up, everyone!! I, Tang Yuan, am challenging the entire Tang Clan today! If anyone is unconvinced!! Feel free to come up and challenge me! Whoever can beat me! I will personally hand over thirty Small Yellow Fish!!"

Lü Ci was also startled by Tang Yuan's posture.

"I've never seen anyone so arrogant in my whole life!"

"Hehehe, well, you've seen one now."

Tang Yuan said without turning his head.

The Elder beside him also frowned deeply.

"Tang Bingwen... are you really going to let this boy mess around?"

Sect Leader smiled.

"Hehehe... It's normal for young people... Whether he wins or loses, it's a good thing."

"Sect Leader, how can it be a good thing?"

"How is this not a good thing? If this boy wins, it will be a great motivation for everyone in the Tang Clan. A group of people who received formal training ended up being beaten by a self-taught practitioner—where would they put their faces?"

"If this boy loses... then that will also be a valuable experience for him, teaching him to be humble from now on."

"This kid is very talented, but his arrogance is equal to his talent!"

...Just as the Tang Bingwen finished speaking, Xu Xin completely lost his patience.

"Damn it!! Today Lü Ci held me hostage right outside the door! Now another brat who doesn't know his place pops up! Get out of my way!"

Saying this, Xu Xin darted forward.

"Today, I'm definitely going to make this kid pay a price..."

Before he could finish speaking, a fist the size of a sandbag smashed directly into his face.

Boom! Boom! Boom!!!

Xu Xin's body only stopped after being sent flying through three walls.

"Cough, cough, cough... How is this possible..."

At this moment, Xu Xin was foaming at the mouth, muttering incoherently.

All the Tang Clan Disciples present froze on the spot.

"This... Xu Xin... was instantly killed in one move!?"

"So fast... so fast... Did you guys see it clearly?"

"I just saw a black shadow dart past. I thought it was a big black rat..."

"No way... Xu Xin at least participated in the operation to hunt the Ninja Head! He was one of only three survivors out of ten! And he was taken out in a single move!?"

...Tang Yuan defeating his opponent in one move instantly stunned the Tang Bingwen.

"Wait... did that kid even circulate his Qi just now?"

"Without circulating Qi, he relied solely on physical strength to defeat Xu Xin!? Is he still a Tang Clan Disciple? Are you sure he didn't train in Hard Qi Gong?"

The Elder standing by also frowned.

"I don't know!"

The entire scene instantly fell silent. All the Tang Clan Disciples stared blankly at Tang Yuan.

"What's wrong!? Is this the standard of Tang Clan Disciples?"

"If none of you dare to make a move, then don't bother going on the ten-on-ten mission targeting Bihe Mountain! I can handle them all by myself!"

Hearing that Tang Yuan wanted to fight ten people alone, Lü Ci could no longer restrain himself.

"Wait a minute! Brother Tang Yuan! I am Lü Ci! I dare to challenge you! I must avenge the grudge against Yōtō Eita! I absolutely must go on this mission!!!"

Tang Yuan looked at the young, spirited Lü Ci.

The elderly Lü Ci died by his own hand, yet now he had to fight his younger self. This feeling was quite strange.

Lü Ci's personality completely changed starting from when his older brother died and his father fell ill.

"Brother Tang Yuan! Excuse me for the intrusion!!"

Saying this, Lü Ci utilized the Willful Strength Technique, placing his hands on the ground. Streams of Qi passed straight through the ground, rushing toward Tang Yuan's thighs.

Tang Yuan quickly retreated, dodging Lü Ci's Willful Strength Technique. Although his Clone inherited most of his methods, he dared not use Myriad Transformation Spiritual Light, as it was modified from the Golden Light Spell, sharing the same origin.

The knowledgeable Tang Bingwen would surely recognize it immediately. As for Pill Devour, that was out of the question; using that means certain death, with no solution.

Therefore, what Tang Yuan could use now was his physical combat skills to fight these people.

But that was enough.

"Brother Tang Yuan! Why are you running all over the place? Fight me head-on!"

Lü Ci relentlessly pursued Tang Yuan, giving him no chance to catch his breath.

"Hehehe, you said that yourself, alright."

After speaking, Tang Yuan activated the Star Saint Body. Immediately, the surrounding blue bricks cracked and began to sink.

"Wait!? What is that thing!?"

Before Lü Ci could finish his sentence, an extremely fierce Gale Wind grazed past his body.

Boom!

A tremendous sound rang out.

The small house behind Lü Ci instantly turned into a pile of fine powder... He touched his cheek, which was stinging from the Gale Wind, and his legs turned to jelly, causing him to kneel directly on the ground.

Lü Ci had never felt so close to death. If that blow hadn't missed and had hit him directly, even his own father couldn't have saved him...