I Break through Crazily

Chapter 22: Chapter 21: Tang Mingtian

"Tang Yi, say something! Do you even dare?"

"Weren’t you acting all high and mighty just now? The moment the Martial Arts Arena is mentioned, you chicken out?"

"If you have the guts, then get up there. You’ve been promoted to Battle Master, so what’s so great about bullying us Battle Disciples?"

"A waste is a waste. Even if you’re promoted to a Battle Master, you’re still a waste. To think you don’t even dare to accept the Seventh Young Master’s challenge."

"..."

The Tang Family disciples all joined in the clamor, their previous frustration completely gone. Just moments ago, Tang Yi had scared them into retreating several steps. Being frightened by a "waste" was a complete loss of face. Now that they saw a Battle Master like Tang Fangzhou willing to stand up for them and cause trouble for Tang Yi, how could they pass up this chance to humiliate him?

Tang Yi glanced at Tang Fangzhou. In his assessment, Tang Fangzhou posed only a slight threat. He was just a Six-star Battle Master, so their strengths were more or less equal. However, Tang Yi had a slight edge in Martial Techniques and other additional factors. Crucially, Tang Yi also had his system. What could a mere Tang Fangzhou possibly do?

If he wants a fight, a fight he’ll get!

"Why would I be afraid?" Tang Yi said fearlessly as he stepped forward.

"Good! Then let’s head to the Martial Arts Arena right now!" Tang Fangzhou rejoiced inwardly. He turned and led the way.

No one saw the insidious look that flashed in Tang Fangzhou’s eyes as he turned away. His right hand reached into his embroidered robe, seeming to grasp some kind of object. Upon touching it, his confidence surged. He strode forward with his head held high, full of arrogance.

Seeing Tang Fangzhou’s demeanor, the other Tang Family disciples also puffed out their chests. They looked at Tang Yi as if he were already a dead man, as if his defeat in this match was a foregone conclusion.

"Brother Tang Yi, are you really going to duel Tang Fangzhou? He’s a Six-star Battle Master with considerable strength. I also heard he’s learned two Yellow Tier Martial Techniques, and they’re incredibly powerful," Tang Lian said with concern.

"Don’t worry, Lian’Er. He’s just a Six-star Battle Master. Brother will beat him so badly he’ll be looking for his teeth on the ground. Just you wait and see," Tang Yi said, full of confidence.

"Okay, then be careful, Brother Tang Yi. Lian’Er will be cheering for you." Tang Lian smiled at Tang Yi and playfully raised her two small fists.

The two of them laughed and chatted as they slowly made their way to the Martial Arts Arena.

By this time, a crowd of Tang Family disciples had already surrounded the Martial Arts Arena, all eagerly awaiting the life-and-death duel.

Moreover, more Tang Family disciples were continuously rushing to the Martial Arts Arena as news of the duel spread.

Initially, when everyone heard that Tang Fangzhou was going to have a life-and-death duel with Tang Yi, they found it boring and felt that Tang Fangzhou was just bullying him. But after learning that Tang Yi was also a Martial Artist of the Battle Master Level, their interest soared.

Everyone wanted to see if Tang Yi had truly reached the strength of a Battle Master, as the rumors claimed. After all, the fact that Tang Yi had been a waste since childhood was deeply ingrained in their minds. The idea that he was now a Martial Artist at the Battle Master Level was something the Tang Family members found hard to accept all at once.

In the back mountains of the Tang Family estate was Qingxin Courtyard, a small courtyard that was off-limits to all. This was where Tang Mingtian, the genius of the Tang Family’s younger generation, was in seclusion.

Tang Mingtian was the most outstanding genius the Tang Family had seen in several hundred years. At only eighteen, he had already reached the Level of a Two-star Battle Grandmaster in his Martial Arts Cultivation. His strength was second only to the Elders and the Clan Leader.

It was precisely because the Tang Family’s upper echelons saw Tang Mingtian’s unrivaled Cultivation Talent that they focused on nurturing him. They provided him with the best Cultivation Resources, the best Martial Techniques, and this independent Qingxin Courtyard in the back mountains, ensuring he would not be disturbed by outsiders.

At this moment, a young woman arrived at Qingxin Courtyard.

The young woman’s name was Tang Fanghua, Tang Fangzhou’s sister.

"Brother Mingtian, are you there? Brother Mingtian!" Tang Fanghua called out softly after arriving at Qingxin Courtyard.

"What do you need?" Tang Mingtian asked as he walked out of his house and saw Tang Fanghua in the courtyard.

"Quick, come with me," Tang Fanghua said, stepping forward and pulling on Tang Mingtian’s arm.

As Tang Fanghua pulled him along, Tang Mingtian asked in confusion, "Why are you in such a hurry? Where are we going?"

"I heard my brother is going to duel Tang Yi at the Martial Arts Arena. We have to hurry and watch, or we’ll miss it," Tang Fanghua explained.

"The Martial Arts Arena? Tang Fangzhou is dueling Tang Yi? If I remember correctly, Tang Yi has been unable to cultivate since he was a child, while Tang Fangzhou is already a Battle Master. It seems Tang Fangzhou is regressing with age, stooping to a duel with someone like Tang Yi," Tang Mingtian said, frowning.

Although Tang Mingtian had a favorable impression of Tang Fanghua, he strongly disliked Tang Fangzhou.

In his eyes, Tang Fangzhou was insidious, cunning, and ruthless. Anyone who provoked him never came to a good end.

A person like that, who spent all his time engrossed in schemes and plots to harm others and seize power, would surely never achieve much in his Martial Dao Cultivation. Therefore, Tang Mingtian didn’t like getting involved with Tang Fangzhou at all. If it weren’t for Tang Fanghua’s sake, he wouldn’t even want to mention Tang Fangzhou’s name.

And now, this same Tang Fangzhou was actually going to compete against Tang Yi, who couldn’t even cultivate. This made Tang Mingtian even more disdainful.

"What do you know, hiding in this Qingxin Courtyard all day just cultivating? Let me tell you, not only can Tang Yi cultivate, but it’s said he’s already reached the Battle Master Level! It’s rare for my brother to find an opponent of the same Level in the Tang Family, which is why he challenged Tang Yi to a match on the Martial Arts Arena."

Seeing the disdainful expression Tang Mingtian had for her brother, Tang Fanghua explained irritably.

"Oh? Tang Yi couldn’t cultivate since he was a child... I even made fun of him back then. I never thought he’d have cultivated to the Battle Master Level? Now that’s a surprise," Tang Mingtian said, slightly stunned, before clicking his tongue in amazement.

"So, are you going to come with me to watch their match or not?" Tang Fanghua asked.

"Alright. I’ll set aside my cultivation for now and go watch with you. I’d like to see for myself just what kind of strength the Tang Yi who couldn’t cultivate back then possesses now. I just hope Tang Fangzhou doesn’t beat him too badly," Tang Mingtian thought for a moment before nodding in agreement.

"Mhm, let’s go, then. It’s about to start." Tang Fanghua giggled and pulled Tang Mingtian toward the Martial Arts Arena.

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