Hard-Resisting a Single Strike

Clearly, the fierce battle between Chen Zhengqing and Lei Gang had entered a war of attrition.

The other Golden Core experts also shook their heads, all feeling that Chen Zhengqing's defeat was only a matter of time.

"Chen Zhengqing's defeat is only a matter of time now. Using a Mid-grade Spirit Artifact consumes a tremendous amount of his Spiritual Power."

"Exactly. Unless he has some heaven-defying Spirit Elixir that can rapidly restore his Spiritual Power, the moment his Spiritual Power runs dry will be the moment he loses."

No one believed Chen Zhengqing could possess such an elixir, because any Spirit Elixir capable of rapidly restoring a Golden Core expert's Spiritual Power had to be at least a fourth-tier Spirit Elixir.

And fourth-tier Spirit Elixirs were even rarer than Mid-grade Spirit Artifacts. None of them had ever seen such a precious elixir.

In fact, Chen Zhengqing truly did not have such an elixir.

He had also realized that if this continued, he would lose sooner or later.

After all, his Early Golden Core Spiritual Power was not as abundant as Lei Gang's Mid Golden Core Spiritual Power, and using a Mid-grade Spirit Artifact consumed even more of it.

But his heart was resolute. He would never give up before fighting to the very last moment.

Yang Lingtian watched the battle descend into a stalemate and could tell that Chen Zhengqing was fighting to the death without retreating.

Chen Zhengqing was protecting him so staunchly, and this moved Yang Lingtian deeply.

The system's long-term mission is to help the Chen Family overcome all kinds of difficulties, but now I've brought trouble to the Chen Family instead.

If this continues, my adoptive father definitely won't be able to hold on. In the end, he'll still lose.

And Lei Gang's target is me. If I leave the Chen Family, he might stop hounding the Chen Family relentlessly.

It seems I have to draw all of Lei Gang's hatred and attention onto myself. I'll have to use those two life-saving trump cards.

After pondering for a moment, he decided to shoulder his responsibilities. He could not always make his adoptive father solve his problems for him.

Immediately afterward, Yang Lingtian jumped out and came to an open, conspicuous area before shouting with the power of his cultivation.

"Stop, Family Head Lei. The person you're looking for is me."

His voice was so loud that everyone heard him, and they all turned to look at Yang Lingtian.

"It's over. That kid actually dared to jump out so openly. He'll definitely be captured and taken back."

"If he hadn't come out, Family Head Chen would have lost. At least he still has some conscience for coming out now."

"If he's taken back, I doubt it'll be as simple as kneeling. Even if he doesn't die, he'll be tortured until he no longer looks human."

Everyone began discussing it, all believing that Yang Lingtian could no longer escape Lei Gang's clutches.

The fierce battle between Chen Zhengqing and Lei Gang also came to an abrupt halt, and both their gazes fell on Yang Lingtian.

"Brat, are you the one who made my son kneel and become a laughingstock?" Lei Gang roared.

"That's right, it was me. Your son was the one who caused trouble first, and he was inferior in skill. He should have accepted his fate." Yang Lingtian replied with a calm expression.

Seeing that Yang Lingtian, a mere Qi Refining Stage ant, was not only unafraid in his presence but was also so righteous and indignant, Lei Gang grew even more furious.

"You little bastard, that's my son, Lei Gang's son!"

"You actually made him kneel. That means you don't take my Lei Family seriously. Today, I'll make you kneel before me first."

"Then I'll take you back and make you kneel before my son, so you'll learn that the Lei Family isn't to be trifled with."

As soon as his voice fell, a powerful pressure surged toward Yang Lingtian, instantly pressing down on him like a huge boulder.

"Lei Gang, do you think I'm not here?" Chen Zhengqing also released his pressure, blocking the powerful pressure Lei Gang had unleashed.

"Ling Tian, leave at once. With me here, I won't let him take you away."

Yang Lingtian's eyes narrowed as he said, "Adoptive father, this matter has nothing to do with the Chen Family. It's between me and the Lei Family."

He then shouted toward Lei Gang, "Lei Gang, I'd rather die than kneel to you. If you have the ability, kill me."

"Good, good! You actually dare provoke me." Lei Gang was thoroughly enraged, and his tone grew increasingly vicious.

"I'll deal with your adoptive father first, then take you back and torture you to death."

Lei Gang knew that with Chen Zhengqing nearby, he had no chance to strike.

Unless Chen Zhengqing stood by and did not intervene, which clearly seemed impossible.

"No need. How about this? I'll give you one chance to attack me."

"If I don't die, then from now on, you can't make things difficult for the Chen Family." Yang Lingtian spoke with force and conviction.

"Adoptive father, don't intervene later. Trust me!"

At the same time, Yang Lingtian had already gripped the Protective Talisman given to him by the system.

Upon hearing this, everyone was astonished. None of them knew what Yang Lingtian was planning.

Wasn't this the same as seeking death?

How could someone in the Qi Refining Stage withstand a single strike from a Golden Core expert? A single slap from a Golden Core expert could turn him to ash.

Thus, some people guessed that Yang Lingtian was offering his life voluntarily to resolve this crisis.

Some onlookers began to feel moved. This was truly great righteousness!

To avoid implicating the Chen Family, he was actually willing to sacrifice his own life.

In their eyes, Yang Lingtian could not possibly withstand a single strike from a Golden Core expert.

Chen Zhengqing also looked suspiciously at Yang Lingtian's calm face, pondering inwardly.

Could this kid Ling Tian have a trump card? But he's facing a Golden Core expert. What kind of trump card could someone in the Qi Refining Stage possibly have to deal with an expert of this level?

But Ling Tian has changed far too much. Perhaps he encountered some great opportunity and gained a few powerful trump cards.

Chen Zhengqing then replied, "Fine. I won't intervene."

"Hahaha, excellent! Yang Lingtian, you're seeking death. I'll grant your wish." Lei Gang threw his head back and laughed wildly.

He immediately raised his palm, and a huge palm imprint condensed in an instant. Containing terrifying might, it slammed toward Yang Lingtian.

To prevent Yang Lingtian from having some trump card to counter it, Lei Gang launched an all-out strike without holding anything back.

"What a terrifying strike! Family Head Lei actually unleashed such a powerful attack against a Qi Refining Stage cultivator."

"It's over! Under this strike, Yang Lingtian probably won't even be left with scraps." The onlookers panicked.

At that moment, Yang Lingtian's pupils widened. He quickly crushed the Protective Talisman, and a powerful energy barrier instantly enveloped him.

In that instant, the terrifying palm imprint struck the energy barrier.

With a boom, violent energy shockwaves rampaged in every direction, yet they could not shake the energy barrier in the slightest.

Soon, everything calmed down, and the energy barrier around Yang Lingtian suddenly vanished.

"What!" Lei Gang's eyes widened.

He clearly sensed that a powerful energy barrier had blocked his strike, leaving him utterly shocked.

The onlookers were also dumbstruck, their faces filled with horror.

For a moment, everyone thought their eyes had deceived them. Yang Lingtian was actually still standing there perfectly unharmed.

"What just happened? How could he possibly remain unscathed after such a terrifying strike?"

"A treasure! He must have some treasure that can save his life." Everyone was stunned.

Before the crowd could react, Yang Lingtian immediately crushed the Swift Wind Talisman. In an instant, an indescribably mysterious sensation enveloped his entire body.

Yang Lingtian did not dare delay. He instantly took flight and fled.

He could not guarantee that Lei Gang would not launch another strike. Without the Protective Talisman, another attack would certainly kill him.

Lei Gang came to his senses and immediately pursued him, roaring, "Brat, don't run! You can't escape!"

"That life-saving trump card of yours is a one-time-use item, isn't it? Tell me obediently where you got such a heaven-defying treasure."

In Lei Gang's eyes, Yang Lingtian possessing such a trump card clearly meant that there was some enormous secret behind it.

"Haha, keep dreaming! Catch me first." Yang Lingtian taunted him.

"You won't be able to catch me today. When I return, I'll definitely settle accounts with you."

"And your son, Lei Daben. He's nothing but trash. His Foundation Establishment cultivation can't even defeat someone in the Qi Refining Stage like me."

"That piece of trash still dared to try to steal a bride and cause trouble. If I see him again, I'll make him kneel every time."

"And you, Lei Gang. You're trash too. You're a dignified Golden Core expert, yet you can't even kill someone in the Qi Refining Stage. I'm embarrassed for you."

Yang Lingtian continuously hurled insults at him, with the sole purpose of enraging Lei Gang even further.

He wanted Lei Gang to place all his hatred and attention on him. Since he had also escaped, Lei Gang might then focus on hunting him down instead of making things too difficult for the Chen Family.

Hearing a mere Qi Refining Stage cultivator repeatedly provoke him, Lei Gang's heart surged with fury that soared to the heavens.

After Yang Lingtian finished speaking, he began accelerating with all his strength.

Under the Swift Wind Talisman's effect, Yang Lingtian's speed instantly rose to that of a peak Golden Core expert.

Although Lei Gang also pursued him with all his strength, his Mid Golden Core speed could not catch up to Yang Lingtian's speed, which was comparable to that of a peak Golden Core expert.

Before long, Yang Lingtian vanished into the horizon, and Lei Gang lost every trace of him.

Lei Gang stopped in midair, his face turning livid as a powerful killing intent suddenly erupted from him.

"Yang Lingtian, I'll definitely find you. A trump card like yours certainly can't last much longer."

The enraged Lei Gang then continued searching around Tianchen City.

But Yang Lingtian had already vanished like a stone sinking into the sea. Searching for him this way was no different from looking for a needle in a haystack.

By then, Yang Lingtian had already fled far away, and only a little over twenty minutes had passed.

In other words, the Swift Wind Talisman's effect could last another thirty minutes. That was more than enough for him to escape even farther.

However, he was still worried. Although Lei Gang's target was him, what if he could not find Yang Lingtian and vented his anger on the Chen Family regardless?

That would still amount to bringing trouble to the Chen Family, rendering his escape largely meaningless.

After pondering for a moment, he suddenly thought of the True Elixir Pavilion.

Perhaps he could borrow the True Elixir Pavilion's deterrent power to make Lei Gang afraid to touch the Chen Family.

After making up his mind, Yang Lingtian immediately urged the Swift Wind Talisman's power with all his strength and returned to Tianchen City at astonishing speed.

He did not return to the Chen Family. Instead, he went straight to the True Elixir Pavilion to meet Master Lei Yi.

Master Lei Yi had been completely absorbed in refining elixirs and had not yet learned what had happened outside.

However, he did not dare neglect Yang Lingtian's visit. After all, the Great Yellow Elixir Formula was still in Yang Lingtian's hands.

"Little Friend Yang, what brings you to see me in such a hurry?" Master Lei Yi asked with a beaming smile.

Yang Lingtian answered directly, "I came today because I want to add one more clause to our agreement."

Master Lei Yi's expression turned solemn as he secretly worried, This kid isn't planning to add some tyrannical clause at the last minute, is he?