Free Web NovelChapter 48: Chapter 47: The Strongest Showdown of the Tang Family’s Younger Generation
As the saying goes, surviving a great disaster is sure to bring good fortune.
Tang Yi was finally experiencing this feeling for himself.
Looking at his increasingly powerful Attribute Panel, he felt that even though he had nearly died in this battle, the rewards had been immense.
After killing the first wave of over a thousand Level 3 Bloodthirsty Cat Demons, Tang Yi had leaped three levels, going from a Nine-star Battle Grandmaster to a Two-star Battle Spirit and becoming a Battle Spirit Powerhouse.
Then, after killing the Poisonous Cat King, a BOSS, he rose to a Three-star Battle Spirit, his strength taking another step forward.
Furthermore, the Poisonous Cat King BOSS hadn’t just given Tang Yi a massive amount of Experience Value; it had also rewarded him with a Sword Skill and a piece of Equipment.
Celestial Heart Guidance: An Earth Tier Upper Grade Sword Skill. When used with a sword-type weapon, a single thrust projects a straight line of damage with power equal to 1.5 times the Player’s strength.
Requirement: Must have a sword-type weapon equipped.
Divine Boots: Tireless and swift, capable of Divine Travel of Ten Thousand Miles. Wearing them increases the Player’s Movement Speed by 30% and endurance by 30%.
Both the Sword Skill and the Divine Boots were things Tang Yi currently lacked. He had just been wishing for a Sword Skill, and to his surprise, he actually got one after killing the Poisonous Cat King BOSS.
’Still, I wonder how powerful this Sword Skill is.’
He took out the Shadow Remnant Sword and gripped it tightly. With a sharp glint in his eyes, Tang Yi faced a giant tree in the distance and thrust his sword forward.
"Celestial Heart Guidance!"
"SWOOSH!"
A white stream of Sword Energy erupted from the Shadow Remnant Sword, shooting out in the direction Tang Yi had pointed.
As it flew, the Sword Energy ravaged the ground in its path, carving a straight, deep fissure that looked like a newly cut narrow trail.
"BOOM!"
A tremendous sound erupted as the Sword Energy sliced the great tree in two, sending splinters flying everywhere as it fell.
Tang Yi sucked in a sharp breath. ’This Celestial Heart Guiding Sword Skill is incredible!’
’That giant tree was so thick an adult couldn’t wrap their arms around it. To think it was sliced in two by a single stream of Sword Energy.’
’Its cutting power is dozens of times stronger than Gale Blade, and its might far surpasses an Earth Tier Martial Technique like Mountain Collapse.’
’As expected of an Earth Tier Upper Grade Sword Skill!’
Tang Yi was extremely satisfied with this Sword Skill.
Next, Tang Yi took off his shoes and put on the Divine Boots.
He made a move to test them out.
"SWISH SWISH SWISH!"
Tang Yi simply dashed forward without even using Phantom Step, and his body shot out like a gust of wind.
’This speed... it’s even faster than when I used Phantom Step as a Nine-star Battle Grandmaster!’
’Now that I’m wearing the Divine Boots, even without using Phantom Step, a BOSS renowned for its speed like the Poisonous Cat King wouldn’t be able to touch a single hair on me. This is a massive improvement!’
Of course, this was partly due to the increase in Tang Yi’s Cultivation, but the more important factor was the Divine Boots on his feet!
Tang Yi tried activating Phantom Step.
This time, four phantoms flickered in and out of existence. They were like specters in the dark night, appearing here one moment and there the next. Compared to before, Tang Yi’s movements were more ethereal and the phantoms more eerie, making them difficult to distinguish from the real person. As for his speed, it was countless times faster!
If Tang Yi’s previous speed was like a person walking, then his speed now with the Divine Boots was like riding a bicycle. And after using Phantom Step, it was like driving a sports car. The improvement was monumental.
One could only imagine how fast Tang Yi was with the Divine Boots.
’With the speed of a Battle Spirit, the bonus from the Divine Boots, and the boost from Phantom Step, I’m now confident that even if I can’t defeat a Battle King, I can still escape from a Battle King Powerhouse!’
The gains this time were simply incomparable; his strength had increased countless times over.
Of course, Tang Yi wasn’t satisfied yet. There was still one day left before his duel with Tang Mingtian. In that time, he planned to kill more Demon Beasts, gain more levels, and acquire more treasures and Equipment. One day later, he would return to the Tang Family in a display of overwhelming dominance!
Clutching his Shadow Remnant Sword, a confident smile playing on his lips, Tang Yi headed deeper into the Wind Moon Forest.
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「One day later.」
The fighting stage in the Tang Family’s Martial Arts Arena.
Generally speaking, in the Martial Dao, one either advances or falls behind. The slightest bit of negligence could cause one’s strength to plummet.
Therefore, all Martial Artists were fiercely determined, always pressing forward and striving to increase their strength.
The methods to increase one’s strength were either to enter seclusion for Qi Cultivation to raise one’s Martial Arts Level, or to train in Martial Techniques to increase Combat Power. Occasionally, they would also come to the Martial Arts Arena to improve their practical combat skills.
However, they wouldn’t spend too much time at the Martial Arts Arena. Otherwise, while their practical combat skills might improve, their Level would fall behind.
So, under normal circumstances, the Martial Arts Arena was never too crowded.
But today, upon hearing that Tang Yi was going to duel the Tang Family’s number one genius, Tang Mingtian, the people of the Tang Family—men and women, young and old—all stopped what they were doing and flocked to the Martial Arts Arena. They were ready to witness a clash of titans between the two most outstanding youths of the Tang Family.
They wanted to see who would earn the title of number one genius of the younger generation.
An hour before the duel was set to begin, the Martial Arts Arena was already packed to the brim. From the Clan Leader and the Elders down to the humblest servants, everyone in the Tang Family who had caught wind of the event had come. They all wanted to see for themselves who was stronger, Tang Yi or Tang Mingtian.
Undoubtedly, as the Tang Family’s number one genius for many years, Tang Mingtian had the most support. Almost everyone expected him to win.
As for Tang Yi, the rising star, his supporters were few and far between. Other than his father, Tang Haotian, only Tang Lian was full of confidence, clenching her small fists in support of him.
"Tang Yi’s Level is just that of a worthless Battle Master, while you, Brother Mingtian, are already a Battle Grandmaster. Is there really a need to be this serious?" On the stage, Tang Fanghua stood beside Tang Mingtian and spoke with disdain.
There was still one double hour until the duel. Although it hadn’t started, Tang Mingtian had already arrived at the stage early. He didn’t look down on Tang Yi just because his Cultivation was only at the Battle Master realm, nor did he take this duel lightly. On the contrary, he was extremely cautious about it and gave Tang Yi his full respect.
A day ago, he had already made full preparations, practicing everything he had ever learned to ensure he was flawless. He then rested early to build up his Spirit, and this morning, he woke up at the crack of dawn and came to the Martial Arts Arena to prepare.
His attitude showed just how seriously he was taking Tang Yi. Even now, standing on the stage of the Martial Arts Arena, Tang Mingtian felt a thrill of excitement, greatly looking forward to this duel.
"You don’t understand!" Tang Mingtian shook his head. "Tang Yi gives me a very strange feeling. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I just feel that he’s extremely dangerous. Besides, he possesses a High-level Martial Technique. I don’t have absolute confidence that I can win against him."
