Chapter 967 - 965: Battle of Wits
"What’s your name?"
Chen Tianlong deliberately distracted the opponent, then launched a surprise attack when they were most relaxed.
"Murong Tian!"
Murong Tian foolishly reported his full name.
"Alright, you’re aware that my power is at the Celestial Dao one-star level. I’m not your match, and we have no grievances. I hope you won’t kill me outright. Also, I’m a member of the Black Panther Assassin Group. If I die, it’ll bring a lot of trouble to your Ice Spirit Sword Manor. You’re just a kid, and I’m trying to remind you to consider your family and avoid being reckless."
The purpose of Chen Tianlong’s speech was simple: to make Murong Tian hesitant to use his full strength when attacking. With his lack of combat experience, he didn’t know how strong his attack should be against someone like Chen Tianlong at the Celestial Dao one-star level.
If he accidentally killed Chen Tianlong with a single blow, that would be a major problem.
If things turned out as Chen Tianlong said, bringing trouble to the Sword Manor would be a huge loss. Although he obeyed Murong Fa, he was more obedient to his father.
"Don’t worry, I know what to do. I don’t need you teaching me." Murong Tian replied coldly.
"Alright, I’ve said my piece. Go ahead."
Chen Tianlong’s appearance, as if resigned to his fate, made Murong Tian frown, seeming as though he had given up the fight, waiting to be defeated.
"Tianlong, hit him hard, beat him to death! He’s just trying to fool you, he must be bluffing." Murong Fa, who had fought Chen Tianlong before, reminded him immediately.
Murong Tian remained indifferent, thinking if the bluffing didn’t matter. At the Celestial Dao two-star level, he could at least match Chen Tianlong in a fight and not get hurt.
If Chen Tianlong proved to be stronger than Celestial Dao two-star, he would then use his full strength to incapacitate him. He was unsure and feared killing him with a single move.
"Relax, Little Fa, I know what to do now." Murong Tian said, beginning to move towards Chen Tianlong, suddenly appearing in front of him about two meters away.
The two nodded to each other and began operating their Heart Methods, preparing for battle.
Lu Xiaoyu and Shen Yan stood tense a short distance behind. Shen Yan was also cultivating to prevent any unforeseen events.
The Divine Dog in her arms began to peek its head out. Earlier, upon seeing Murong Fu, it hid immediately because Murong Fu was the one who kept it for some time. Now, it found its true master and felt embarrassed to face Murong Fu.
Murong Tian started cultivating his power, stopping at seventy percent, making Chen Tianlong inwardly pleased.
Indeed, Murong Tian underestimated his opponent.
Murong Fu and several elders weren’t interested in watching, looking outside from the hall. With a Celestial Dao one-star fighting a Celestial Dao three-star, there was no need to watch.
The result was already known.
Poor Chen Tianlong, Murong Fu initially didn’t want to cripple him, but his son insisted on it, so he complied.
"Chen Tianlong, whether or not your veins are severed, it’s your own doing. You’re Little Fa’s enemy; it’s just your bad luck, don’t blame me."
Murong Tian said this and exerted all his strength, punching towards Chen Tianlong.
Chen Tianlong appeared flustered, but as Murong Tian’s fist approached, Chen Tianlong revealed a cold smile.
"Really? Let me show you what underestimating can lead to."
Chen Tianlong exploded with powerful energy, punching with full strength at the Celestial Dao one-star level.
A strong burst of punch Qi shot out, the power of the Nine Yang Celestial Dragon Technique’s third layer doubles the previous strength, and the might was extremely fierce.
"Boom..."
A loud explosion occurred; not only Murong Tian, but even Murong Fu within the hall widened his eyes. This was clearly Celestial Dao two-star strength, not Celestial Dao one-star!
Murong Tian used less than Celestial Dao two-star strength, wanting to test Chen Tianlong’s capability first, and gauge the situation, but he didn’t stand a chance.
Murong Tian’s power was strong but had poor defense, a flaw in their Sword Manor’s Cultivation Technique.
After all, their defense was magic-based, and Chen Tianlong’s attack was pure physical; their magical defense was useless against Chen Tianlong.
Murong Tian flew back over ten meters, landing in the snow, unconscious.
Whether or not Murong Tian’s veins were severed, Chen Tianlong didn’t care, as he didn’t expect Murong Tian to be so weak, ending up severely injured.
The first thought in Chen Tianlong’s mind was to escape!
"Xiaoyu, Shen Yan, run!"
Chen Tianlong quickly retreated, pulling Lu Xiaoyu and Shen Yan along, with three people and one dog racing down the mountain path. They only knew this one path and could easily get lost on any other.
Murong Fu saw Murong Tian was in trouble, swiftly exited the hall. He wanted to chase Chen Tianlong but stayed back to heal his son Murong Tian after he coughed up blood.
Only Murong Tian’s uncle, Murong Kui, with two elders and about ten followers, pursued Chen Tianlong’s direction quickly.
After running for ten minutes, Chen Tianlong noticed the pursuers closing in. They were all experts; Murong Kui had Celestial Dao four-star strength, while the two elders had three and four stars, and even the servants were at Tunnel seven-star, naturally making pursuit swift.
"Just ahead, let’s hurry," Murong Kui shouted angrily.
Murong Tian was badly injured by Chen Tianlong, and Murong Kui eagerly sought revenge against him.
The group quickly reached a collapse spot, seemingly the end of the path; they had no other way forward.
As the pursuers slowly approached, Chen Tianlong felt frustrated, realizing all their efforts were in vain.
"Chen Tianlong, you brat, run, run harder. See if you can keep running, jump down if you dare. This is the Cold Ice Abyss, thousands of feet deep. Aren’t you the unkillable Xiaoqiang? Give it a try and jump!"
Murong Kui taunted Chen Tianlong as they faced a dead end.
"..."
Chen Tianlong was speechless, finding Murong Kui annoying but more powerful, rendering him completely powerless.
"Hmph, don’t think I’m afraid of you. I’m ready to fight you to the end," Shen Yan misunderstood Murong Kui’s power, thinking it wasn’t formidable, stepping in front of Chen Tianlong.
"Yes, if you dare harm Tianlong in any way, I’ll fight to the end," Lu Xiaoyu stepped forward.
"Woof woof..."
After barking twice, the Divine Dog transformed.
Murong Kui was startled seeing this, realizing the Divine Dog was Manor Master Murong Fu’s Spirit Beast pet, and now it’s with the enemy’s side.