"Martial Soul: Ultimate Fire!"
The dazzling, wondrous flames burned in Tang San's mind.
He forced himself to keep a calm face.
But inside, he was trembling wildly.
How can an ordinary Blue Silver Grass stand against the emperor of flames!? A sense of helplessness rose deep within Tang San, so utterly desperate.
"Don't put on that weakling's face. Where's that overbearing attitude you had when you used your power to bully me!?"
"Now, I won't rely on anyone else. Just you and me, in a fight to decide who's stronger!"
"Tang San, you petty scoundrel, don't you even dare do that!?"
Xiao Yan's words stung Tang San.
Each and every one was like a needle prick in his back.
"How dare a mere orphan like you..." Tang San's voice was hoarse, and his killing intent toward Xiao Yan climbed to its peak.
Had this fellow he looked down on...
Actually driven him to this point!?
Damn him!
Tang San slipped his right hand slightly into his robes and gripped the weapon from his previous life.
A Hidden Weapon!
A Hidden Weapon coated in the deadliest poison!
As long as I use it, Xiao Yan will die! Tang San stared at Xiao Yan's face, a face he both feared and hated.
Should he use it!?
If he did, Xiao Yan would die.
But he himself would probably be killed by that so-called deputy hall master too, wouldn't he?
If he didn't use it, he had already made such a boast.
Was he to beg Xiao Yan like an ant?
Was one life for another worth it!?
How could my life, Tang San's life, be compared to that of a mere Xiao Yan! Tang San let out a long breath of cold air, his chest heaving as he made his final decision.
He gritted his teeth. "I refuse to fight you."
Clamor!
Everyone laughed.
"When all's said and done, he was the one talking about fighting to the death, but when the other man accepted, he refused!"
"Isn't it because he's no match for him and wants to swallow the humiliation to save himself?"
"Hahaha, what else would you expect from a petty scoundrel's lineage? Their petty ways will live on forever!"
Xiao Yan was somewhat surprised too.
Had this fellow actually refused?
In that case, it would be difficult for him to make a move.
Yu Tianming saw what Xiao Yan was thinking and said softly, "If you want, I can kill him for you in front of everyone!"
"Anyway, that Pope Token only protects that petty scoundrel Yu Xiaogang!"
Yu Tianming made no effort to conceal his words.
Everyone heard him loud and clear.
Even Tang San heard every word.
At that moment, he was utterly desperate.
Even after putting aside my pride and refusing to fight, am I still going to be crushed and killed!?
Tang San was filled with despair.
It was all that damned Grandmaster's fault!
He had only come here because of him!
If he had a Soul Ring, he would surely have been able to use the difference in Soul Rings to erase the suppression of his Martial Soul by Xiao Yan's!
Right, the difference in their Martial Souls!
When all's said and done, my mother in this life's Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul is just too weak!
Tang San's palm grew hot as his other, hidden Martial Soul began to stir.
The moment Xiao Yan nodded, he would spring into action.
With the strongest of all tool Martial Souls: the Clear Sky Hammer!
Tang San believed he could kill Xiao Yan before Yu Tianming made a move!
Everyone looked at Xiao Yan.
"Since this fellow once used a deadly poison on you, you might as well kill him here and now." Even the city lord of Nuoding City spoke up; he even wanted to finish Tang San off himself.
The power of Xiao Yan's Martial Soul made him want to win him over.
Not to mention his connection to the deputy hall master.
One useless Grandmaster's disciple would die in exchange for those two.
It was an excellent bargain.
Yu Tianming also said softly, "Don't be afraid of him fighting back. I'll protect you with all my strength!"
"Just say the word, and Tang San will die!"
The guests shouted as well:
"Nod, and kill this fellow!"
"He's just a bastard from a line of trash. Kill him and be done with it!"
"Kill him!"
Under everyone's gaze, Xiao Yan slowly raised his head.
A trace of calm appeared instead in those dazzling, burning eyes.
Xiao Yan looked at Tang San and said softly, "Leave."
Buzz!
The second floor fell silent in an instant.
Even Yu Tianming and the city lord could hardly believe it.
Xiao Yan was actually going to spare the enemy who had once tried to kill him!?
"Le... leave?"
Tang San was suspicious, his eyes full of doubt.
Then he suddenly burst out laughing.
His face twisted as he said, "You want to make me lower my guard, then have someone suddenly strike and kill me, don't you!?"
"Xiao Yan, you're too green!"
"I've seen right through such a simple trick!"
"You're far too green, Xiao Yan!"
Xiao Yan looked at him coldly. "Don't assume everyone's heart is full of scheming and backstabbing like yours!"
"When I tell you to leave, I mean I'm letting you go!"
"I, Xiao Yan, am sparing your life today!"
With that, Xiao Yan withdrew the fire serpent.
The entrance was a mess, but not a trace of flame remained.
Tang San was faintly moved.
A little subdued, he first looked at the exit, then turned his gaze to Xiao Yan.
"Why!?"
"Perhaps it's because your father once gave me a meal, or perhaps it's because you come from Holy Soul Village, the place that abandoned me and yet raised me."
"In any case, from this day forward, I, Xiao Yan, will have nothing more to do with you or Holy Soul Village!"
Xiao Yan half closed his eyes, a trace of melancholy flashing through them.
He had finally untied the last knot in his heart.
"Don't regret this!" Tang San said tentatively.
He walked toward the exit, and no one actually stopped him!
"Are you really going to let the tiger return to the mountain? I can tell this boy has great potential!"
"In the future, he might become a great threat to you."
Both Yu Tianming and the city lord of Nuoding warned him.
But Xiao Yan shook his head. "Cut it and it won't sever; try to sort it and it only tangles further."
"Tang San may be ruthless, but I, Xiao Yan, cannot be unrighteous!"
Then his gaze abruptly shifted, becoming confident and domineering.
"So what if I let him leave? Why would I, Xiao Yan, fear him? If I meet him again, I'll simply suppress him!"
Tang San's departing figure faltered slightly.
He gritted his teeth, but still left with firm resolve, every step determined.
"I will have my revenge, Xiao Yan. Just you wait!"
"Damned teacher, I hope what you said won't disappoint me!"
With that, he took a firmer grip on the Grandmaster on his back.
He gradually disappeared from everyone's sight.
"Young friend Xiao Yan, your magnanimity has truly shaken me," the city lord of Nuoding City, who had been among those pressing for action all along, said teasingly as he withdrew his gaze.
Yu Tianming patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder and said softly, "Let's hope this fellow doesn't cause any trouble in the future."
"He was afraid today, and that means he lost!"
"From now on, I'll only leave him further and further behind in my dust!" Xiao Yan's words rang firm; he was confident without losing his composure.
He had long since marked Tang San as someone he had to kill.
Today, he had spared him.
That was to repay his debt of gratitude to Holy Soul Village and Tang Hao.
If they met again in the future, he would suppress and kill him!
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