Eternal Saber

Chapter 676: Chapter 96: The Grand Gift (End of Volume 6)

During this period, Chen Tang stayed in Liangzhou City, and rare as it was, he had the time to calm down and focus on cultivation.

Since stepping into the Third Grade, he was taken by the Demon Venerable and hardly had any peace in the following months.

He was monitored by the Four Demons and chased relentlessly.

He escaped all the way to Wusun Country, and then encountered internal unrest there, followed by the battle of Liangzhou.

His cultivation advanced rapidly, yet other martial arts were somewhat delayed.

For instance, in the "Burning Wood Saber," he was still at the Seventh Layer realm of ’Burning Wood and Sky’.

Although his sword skill remained fast and lethally powerful,

it posed little threat to a Grandmaster.

He needed to hasten his cultivation of "Burning Wood Saber" to the Eighth Layer, where every slash embodies the realm of blazing fire!

Due to injury to his Divine Soul, Chen Tang now relied completely on his astonishing divine power to kill Grandmasters.

In his current state, even without using Innate True Qi, just by relying on his Innate Extreme Realm physique, he could slay a Grandmaster.

The strength of his Innate Extreme Realm physique was roughly comparable to that of a surpassing Grandmaster.

As for a Peak Grandmaster...

He hadn’t faced one, so the situation was uncertain.

The Drunken Elder was a Peak Grandmaster.

He had seen the Drunken Elder’s prowess at the Martial Arts Assembly, indeed surpassing other Grandmasters, managing to handle five opponents with ease.

He thought that if he erupted with full force, activating his Body Radiance, Stretches and Bones, he might be able to contend with a Peak Grandmaster.

If his Innate True Qi took a step further, gradually transforming to the Extreme Realm, with Body Radiance becoming more terrifyingly potent, he would have full confidence to suppress a Peak Grandmaster!

More than ten days later, Li Yan, Li Boxiong, and the others returned from various parts of Liangzhou.

Hearing that he now had a grandson, Li Yan felt gratified in his old age.

He originally thought that with the fall of Liangzhou City, everything was lost.

Unexpectedly, not only was Liangzhou City held, but he also got to hold a grandson in his arms.

Li Boxiong was even more ecstatic; he rushed to see his wife and child excitedly without even taking off his armor.

On this day,

a shout came from the sky above Liangzhou City: "What’s going on, am I late?"

Everyone hurried outside to look.

They saw a chubby old man with gray-white hair floating in the air, shouting.

"Elder Feng!"

Li Yan recognized the person and quickly greeted him.

Chen Tang heard the voice from inside the house and knew the chubby old man had arrived.

Counting the days, it’s been over half a month since taking the Celestial Blood Bodhi, and the injuries were nearly healed.

The chubby old man came before everyone, heaving a sigh with his humph, "Wasn’t I told to save Liangzhou? How is it over before I arrived?"

Everyone laughed aloud at his words.

This chubby old man had naturally heard the news long before. His exaggerated antics were merely to indulge a bit of childishness.

The chubby old man looked around and said, "Where is Chen Tang? Where has that rascal run off to? So young and without restraint, only knows how to show off, I must talk some sense into him!"

A breeze blew.

The chubby old man blinked and suddenly found a figure in front of him—it was Chen Tang.

The chubby old man’s small eyes lit up.

What excellent Body Technique!

With his eyesight, he could discern that Chen Tang’s skill just displayed was far superior to his own Body Technique!

The chubby old man snorted lightly, "Oh, you kid, doing well, haven’t seen you for a few days, and your skills have grown, showing off in front of me now."

Seeing the chubby old man looking rosy, with some black hairs among his previously all-white hair—having somewhat of a rejuvenating effect—Chen Tang imitated his tone jestingly, "Oh, old man, haven’t seen you for a while, and you’re looking much younger."

"Hehe, you noticed?"

The chubby old man chuckled, eyebrows dancing, "That Blood Bodhi is indeed powerful, not only healed my Dantian but also enhanced my cultivation."

After speaking, the chubby old man leaned over to Chen Tang, whispering, "Even that aspect, has regained its vigor!"

Chen Tang: "..."

Good at showing off, who cares about that aspect of yours.

Chen Tang asked, "What’s your realm now?"

The chubby old man replied, "This Blood Bodhi greatly enhances the Divine Soul; my strength now is about at the level of a Peak Grandmaster, just one step away from the Transformation Realm."

"Originally, I thought of emerging today to wreak havoc in Liangzhou City, suppress two Grandmasters, and defeat the Barbarian Army. Unexpectedly, you stole the spotlight."

Changsun Ming quickly said, "Elder Feng, I have one more thing to entrust to you, possibly more dangerous than the Liangzhou battle."

"Steal... cough, rescue someone."

The chubby old man patted his chest, "I’m most adept at this, no problem."

After a pause, the chubby old man continued, "However, the Daqian Capital is a dragon’s den and a tiger’s lair, filled with experts. Besides Grandmasters, there’s also Murong Daoye and the Profound Celestial Sect Leader—such Grandmasters of the Transformation Realm stand guard, making it tricky. We can’t be careless and need to plan carefully."

"Indeed,"

Ling Guang said, "As far as I know, the Cyan Dragon Lord and Black Tortoise Lord of the Court’s Four Bureaus have cultivated to First Grade Grandmaster level; the Grand Commandant Yuwen Mao has long guarded the Capital City. Moreover, the power of the Profound Celestial Sect in the Capital is terrifying."

"Besides the Profound Celestial Sect Leader, there are two Protectors. Outside the Capital, ten Chiefs are stationed, ready to support the Capital at any time."

Under the Profound Celestial Sect, there are thirty-six armies, each led by a Marshal, who are termed as ’Marshal’.

The chubby old man looked at Chen Tang beside him and asked, "You’re always full of ideas, what are you planning?"

"If we just rescue Heigou, it’s too easy for the Little Emperor."

Chen Tang squinted his eyes.

Everyone detected the murderous intent in Chen Tang’s tone!

A dozen days ago, with his limited power, Chen Tang naturally had few plans.

He could only ask the chubby old man to sneak someone out of the Capital.

But now, having stepped into the Innate realm, even against a Peak Grandmaster, he could put up a fight!

In the Daqian Capital, there were perhaps only one or two people who could threaten him.

Li Boxiong said solemnly, "Brother Chen, just tell us what to do, and we’ll follow your command!"

The crisis in Liangzhou and the Little Emperor’s coldness had completely disillusioned the Li Family with Daqian.

"Count me in!"

Changsun Ming said with determination.

Chen Tang looked into the distance towards the direction of the Daqian Capital and said slowly, "Since he enjoys the spectacle of a thousand nations coming to court, I’ll make the Capital more lively and present him with a grand gift!"

Everyone shook with emotion.

"Waa waa!"

At this moment, a child’s cries suddenly interrupted everyone’s thoughts.

Lady Dugu hurriedly comforted the child.

Li Junqing asked, "Dad, brother, have you thought of a name after all these days?"

Li Yan said, "I have thought of a few, but Boxiong came up with one that I think is even better."

"What is it?"

Li Junqing asked.

Li Boxiong said, "Li Tang."

Chen Tang’s mouth twitched slightly.

What the heck?

"What Li Tang?"

Chen Tang immediately asked.

Li Boxiong looked at Chen Tang and said, "The crisis at Liangzhou City was resolved all thanks to Brother Chen coming to help; this debt of gratitude, the Li Family will never forget. Without Brother Chen, my child wouldn’t have been born safely either."

"So, I took a ’Tang’ from Brother Chen’s name to ensure he never forgets this great benefactor of the Li Family."

Chen Tang let out a light breath.

So, it was called Li Tang.

Li Junqing, seeing Chen Tang’s unusual expression, curiously asked, "What’s the matter, is there something wrong with this name?"

Everyone noticed something was a bit off with Chen Tang’s reaction earlier.

"Nothing."

Chen Tang smiled and waved it off, casually saying: "If your family produces someone with Innate Divine Power, he could be a steed for the cub in Ten Thousand Miles Cloud’s belly."