"I need to use Starfall City's geniuses to prove that I am not trash, to prove that there are no trash among the Tang Family!"
A sharp glint flashed in Tang Tian's eyes. His voice was low, yet incomparably resolute.
He had always been a stubbornly persistent person. As it happened, the original "Tang Tian," though somewhat introverted, had been just as stubborn and persistent.
After saying those words, the knot of stifled resentment in Tang Tian's chest unexpectedly dissipated. His thoughts felt clear and unimpeded, leaving him immensely relieved.
"Fine words! There are no trash among my Tang Family!"
Tang Lingyun was stunned upon hearing Tang Tian's words, then burst into hearty laughter.
When he looked at Tang Tian again, there was even more gratification in his eyes.
Yet several traces of deep concern lay hidden in their depths, unnoticed by anyone.
To say that he would use Starfall City's geniuses to prove he was not trash required tremendous courage. But to truly accomplish it would take more than courage alone.
As Starfall City's strongest expert, even Tang Lingyun could not imagine what method Tang Tian would use to fight Lin Yichen, an Advanced Bone-Forging Realm cultivator, to the death one month from now with only Meridian Refining Realm cultivation.
Tang Tian bade farewell to Tang Lingyun and returned alone to his own small courtyard.
As the son of the Tang Family's patriarch, although he was a piece of trash despised by everyone, his treatment was not lacking in the slightest.
Every month, he received a thousand Lower-Grade Yuan Stones, as well as various medicinal pills for cultivation.
Yuan Stones were divided into Lower-Grade Yuan Stones, Middle-Grade Yuan Stones, Upper-Grade Yuan Stones, and Supreme-Grade Yuan Stones.
Yuan Stones were cultivation resources for cultivators, and also the currency used for trade and transactions between cultivators in this world.
As for cultivation pills, Tang Tian, who had been an alchemist in his previous life, did not even regard them as worth noticing.
As the Tang Family's young patriarch, the cultivation resources he received each month were enough to make any of the Tang Family's younger generation green with envy.
If Tang Tian had been a genius, naturally no one would have had anything to say. But at fifteen, he was still a Meridian Refining Realm piece of trash, and that left many people feeling bitterly unbalanced.
Especially Tang Xiaohai's son, Tang Feng. He was currently the most outstanding genius of the Tang Family's younger generation, and he was even more displeased by Tang Tian occupying those resources.
After Tang Tian returned to his room, he began circulating his cultivation to heal his injuries.
Lin Yichen's punch had been extremely powerful and had injured his meridians.
At that very moment, Starfall City erupted over four pieces of news.
The first was that the Tang Family's trash young master had taken the initiative to break off his engagement, showing the Qin Family not the slightest bit of respect. This had caught many people by surprise.
The second was that Lin Yichen of the Lin Family had proposed marriage to the Qin Family right in front of the Tang Family, and the Qin Family had agreed. They were now preparing to choose an auspicious day for the wedding.
The third was that Lin Yichen was actually an inner disciple of the Falling Star Sect. In a tiny place like Starfall City, that was one of a kind!
That identity alone gave many people in Starfall City entirely different thoughts and plans.
The fourth was that Tang Tian, the Tang Family's trash young master, had exchanged a punch with Lin Yichen and suffered only injuries. At the same time, he had proposed a life-and-death battle one month later!
Each of these four pieces of news was more explosive than the last, each more shocking and unbelievable than the one before!
Naturally, sighs and derision filled Starfall City.
Almost every comment was one-sided.
Everyone mocked Tang Tian for overestimating himself. Could a piece of trash like him really contend with a heaven-proud genius like Lin Yichen?
A mayfly trying to shake a tree!
Lighting a lamp in a cesspit—courting death!
It could be said that those who had already looked down on Tang Tian now felt he was not only a worthless piece of trash, but also an idiot who did not know whether he was alive or dead.
Tang Tian, however, did not care about such talk. Time was pressing. He had to raise his cultivation and kill Lin Yichen within a month.
Thus, after finishing his healing in the room, he prepared to head to Starfall Forest for training and cultivation.
Tang Tian had just stepped out of the courtyard when a group of youths approached him head-on.
The youth at their head had sharp eyes, an edge that could not be concealed, and an astonishing presence. He was none other than Tang Xiaohai's son, Tang Feng.
"You piece of trash, it would have been one thing if you merely occupied the Tang Family's resources, but you even went and did something that disgraced the Tang Family. Tang Tian, if I were you, I would have found a place to end myself long ago."
Tang Feng blocked Tang Tian's path and let out a cold laugh.
"Brother Feng is absolutely right. The one who should fight Lin Yichen to the death should be Brother Feng. You're a piece of trash—have you not even looked in a mirror?"
One of the youths was a head taller than Tang Tian. He was Tang Li, grandson of one of the Lineage elders.
Among the younger generation, aside from Tang Feng, his cultivation was the highest: the High Blood-Burning Realm.
Drawing on the original "Tang Tian's" memories, Tang Tian naturally knew that Tang Li had not "taken care" of him any less in the past.
"Do you dare fight Lin Yichen to the death?"
Tang Tian said calmly.
No matter how outstanding these people before him were, in his eyes, they were merely children.
Continuing to bicker with them would only waste time.
"You!" Tang Li immediately choked on his anger.
What a joke! He was only at the High Blood-Burning Realm. No matter how arrogant and conceited he was, he still knew his own limits.
An Advanced Blood-Burning Realm cultivator challenging an Advanced Bone-Forging Realm cultivator was simply being tired of living—seeking death.
Tang Feng fell silent for a moment, then snorted coldly. "If my cultivation were equal to his, I would certainly fight him. A person must know his own limits. The Tang Family cannot afford to lose face."
"If you don't dare, then get out of my way and stop spouting nonsense. If anyone had the same cultivation as him, who would be afraid of him?"
Tang Tian sneered, shoved Tang Feng aside with one hand, and walked past.
In the eyes of everyone in the Tang Family, Tang Tian had always been synonymous with cowardice. Yet where was there even a trace of fear in him now? Not only did he dare question them all, he even dared shove Tang Feng aside!
Tang Feng froze. After coming back to his senses, he simply darkened his face and said nothing.
However, Tang Li could no longer hold himself back. He roared, "Brat, it seems this piece of trash has really turned the heavens upside down! You dare speak to us brothers like that now?"
Originally, none of them had believed Tang Tian would become so arrogant. But now that they had seen it, they found it even harder to accept.
It was like a docile little dog they had raised every day suddenly turning around and biting them. No one would feel good about that.
In their eyes, Tang Tian was a dog they could beat and scold whenever they pleased.
"Turned the heavens upside down? I think you have not figured out my status."
Tang Tian had not intended to take this group seriously, but the tree wished to be still while the wind would not cease. Especially since his relationship with them had never been good to begin with.
"What? You think you have status? Aren't you just a Meridian Refining Realm piece of trash? What, do you want to hit me?"
Tang Li cast Tang Tian a disdainful glance, then could not help bursting into laughter. "You got lucky and survived Lin Yichen's punch, and now you think you're soaring to the heavens?"
Everyone present could not help laughing mockingly. Only Tang Feng's eyes flickered with a cold gleam as he carefully scrutinized Tang Tian.
Bang!
A thunderous crash rang out.
Everyone was utterly dumbfounded. Then a scream sounded.
The tall Tang Li had actually been struck in the chest by a punch, sent flying, and slammed into the wall.
Although everyone had sensed that Tang Tian was somewhat different from before, they still had not expected him to dare make a move.
Tang Tian had originally been capable of fighting an Advanced Blood-Burning Realm cultivator. With a sudden punch, it was only natural that he succeeded.
Strike while he was sick and take his life!
Even if they were members of the same Lineage and he could not deal a killing blow, he still had to teach him a proper lesson.
Tang Li glared furiously, a thread of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. With a roar, his blood and qi surged as the aura of the High Blood-Burning Realm erupted instantly from his body!
Then, in the blink of an eye, his aura abruptly stalled, and his roar came to a sudden halt!
[Author's Note]: The first update of the day is here. There will be more later! Tang Tian's road of counterattack and rise has begun!
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