I Can See Your Combat Power

Chapter 841: Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Five: The Azure Dragon Emerges from the Sea

Fundamentally, Tang Luo considered himself a martial artist before all else, and the various titles came only after. Thus, when it came to solving problems, he believed in taking action rather than wasting words, always making sure to leave no loose ends.

But in life, there are always moments when one cannot simply resort to action, especially when facing an enormous entity like Martial Saint Mountain. It isn’t a simple matter of whether you have the ability to eliminate a target anymore.

Although Duan Qianchou was the chief disciple of a peak, he wasn’t truly esteemed in his eyes. With Tang Luo and Xu Laoying’s combat power, even if this chief disciple of Dapeng Mountain had broken through the Fierce Realm for ten years, he certainly wouldn’t have the upper hand.

But behind him stood Dapeng Mountain, and behind Dapeng Mountain was the entire sanctified land of humanity. Without a solid reason, they wouldn’t even be able to see Duan Qianchou’s face.

Therefore, Tang Luo’s initial idea was to follow the rules of Martial Saint Mountain, hoping that Bu Xiao would keep his word.

But this did not mean he placed all his trust in the pride of a Dao Child. As a pessimist, Tang Luo preferred to assume the worst from the very beginning.

Already accustomed to struggling in despair, he had envisaged what to do if Bu Xiao reneged, or even took extreme measures, disregarding his ranking in the three challenges and placing him directly in fourth place.

By then, even if he felt indignant, could he really question the decisions of Martial Saint Mountain? This was the greatest challenge in contending with the rule-makers.

Dao Child Bu Xiao, as the person in charge of the martial arts conference, had enough authority and means to strip Tang Luo of his qualifications to seek advice.

So, from the beginning, Tang Luo did not pin all his hopes on the character of this Dao Child but instead, he had prepared three contingency plans.

After all, having witnessed the impudent behavior of the Dao Child from Qilin Mountain, he really couldn’t hold much expectation for Bu Xiao, the Saint Child.

He still had to thank the urgent letter from Yuanzhou. Otherwise, Tang Luo and Xu Laoying would have had to take a dangerous gamble, but now the outcome, in his view, was quite satisfactory.

The Martial Saint Mountain Dao Child who had just been high and mighty now fell silent. Although the Grandmaster had said he’d give an answer in three days, it was obvious without thinking what kind of punishment would befall a chief disciple who was not of the Bu Family.

Just like how Bu Lin dared to shout at Wei Hanyuan, but Bu Chun wouldn’t dare utter a sound when Bu Xiao got angry, while both were Grandmasters, the difference lay in just one character of a name.

If it had been Bu Lin causing today’s incident, Martial Saint Mountain might have administered a light punishment as a stern warning. But with Duan Qianchou involved, the repercussions would surely be more than just a simple punishment.

All he needed to do was wait for news from Xu Laoying. Securing the letter in his chest, Tang Luo said indifferently to the three from Longxi, “Let’s go, back to Longxi.”

The three teammates who had been fuming with anger just moments ago now walked with heads held high as heroes, promptly leaving the platform of Bifang Mountain without a hint of reluctance.

The four who returned to Chongming Peak quickly packed their belongings and, led by the attendants, prepared to descend the mountain. As they reached the entrance of the mountain path, Tang Luo stopped and said to the other three team members, “You go ahead to the inn; I’ll follow shortly.”

The three teammates, unsure of the reason, still nodded in agreement and left with the attendants. Once they were out of sight, Tang Luo stepped aside and, clasping his hands in salute toward Chen Menglu, said, “I have seen Master Chen.”

Chen Menglu teased, “Young friend, are you leaving now to discard the top prize reward as Cao Changqing did, treating it like worthless shoes?”

“Master Chen jests, I certainly don’t have the same noble birth as Cao Changqing to act so carefree,” replied Tang Luo with a light chuckle and a shake of his head. “It’s just that it’s no longer suitable for me to stay on the mountain at this time. After all, having broken one of the peak’s leading disciples, tell me, should I accept or refuse if those brothers from Dapeng Mountain come knocking for a challenge? As for the reward, I’ve asked Elder Xu to help send it back, just hoping he doesn’t go crazy and pawn the treasure for gold and silver.”

Shaking his head, Chen Menglu broke into laughter, “Observing Xu’s comportment, he doesn’t seem as frivolous as the rumors suggest. It seems that not all that is heard about the world can be believed.”

“Right and wrong must be judged by oneself, praise and blame must be left to others,” Tang Luo shrugged, “Rumors are just for amusement. I haven’t yet thanked Master Chen for your protection; I take this opportunity to express my gratitude.”

During the battle with Cao Changqing, Grandmaster Chen Menglu stood atop the firmament, but aside from a few individuals, no one else noticed his presence.

Tang Luo also understood that Chen Menglu’s appearance was out of fear that he would be at a disadvantage. Although in the end, he won easily due to Cao Changqing’s arrogance, the feeling of gratitude still needed to be expressed.

“Both of us have cultivation from Fierce Realm, yet Cao Changqing failed to detect Chen, but young friend saw through it in one glance. Just for this reason alone, it’s no injustice for that Inner Sect Disciple of Beast Taming Sect to be defeated. It’s just that my precaution was unnecessary,” said Chen Menglu waving his hand, “But as we part today, who knows when we’ll meet again, therefore I specifically came to see young friend one last time.”

Taking the gesture seriously, Tang Luo bowed, “Master Chen is too courteous. Though the world is vast, there are only a few roaming dragons. With your departure to Beimang, like a dragon entering the sea, we’re bound to meet again someday.”

“I’ll take the young friend’s auspicious words!” Chen Menglu laughed. The scholarly middle-aged man looked less somber and more carefree now, with a sparkle in his eyes.

After saying goodbye to Chen Menglu, Tang Luo quickly caught up with the group heading back to Longxi. Xiao Ziyu looked at him with surprise, “I thought you would get more and more indignant and go back to cause trouble for Bu Xiao!”

Li Xuanba and Cui Haoran nodded in agreement, while the young servant trembled upon hearing this. He never imagined that Longzhou would harbor such a raging figure.

Seeing the slightly disappointed faces of his three teammates, Tang Luo scoffed in good humor, “What nonsense are you talking about? Bu Xiao is fuming right now; if I go back and provoke him, wouldn’t that just play into his hands? Wanting to protect someone and not being able to, only to be scolded by the Grandmaster, he must be dying to release his frustration on someone. If it were any other day, I would have fought this battle, but not today. He needs to stew in his anger, to feel the helplessness. Better yet, let it turn into a heart demon and become an obstacle for his cultivation!”

Bu Xiao, by opening his mouth, had taken his chance at asking the path and severed Longxi Alliance’s five consecutive participations. So, Tang Luo had to give him a little trouble in return.

Martial artists highly value the clarity of their intentions; the higher one’s starting point, the more complex their obsessions.

Because ordinary martial artists have too few resources and no time for confusion, they must throw themselves into the competition for resources. However, the warriors from sacred lands have to do more than just find their ego and true self.

Perhaps having too much, these people generally have the obsession that if they want to do something, it must be achieved. Just as Bu Lin must win, Bu Xiao must save Duan Qianchou.

Thus, with Duan Qianchou being punished, Bu Xiao’s thoughts will become obstructed, and as long as Tang Luo lives, Bu Lin will forever be unable to escape the mental shackles of Yin-Yang Grinding.

A fool would stay on Martial Saint Mountain. I need to hurry back to Longxi. Having seen the young generation of warriors, I’m now eager to explore the world outside!