I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1696 - 135: Interception

Chapter 1696: Chapter 135: Interception

Freedom has always been a relative concept, rather than an absolute one.

Even a Dao Child of the Divine Sect such as Yiqi Tianlong, who seemingly possesses infinite freedom, still faces absolute taboos.

This taboo is the law of the Medicine God Sect, a code of morality and legality conventionally established over thousands of years.

For any sect wishing to pass down its legacy over the long term, mere martial power is certainly insufficient.

To have disciples forsake worldly ties and more firmly identify with the system, it is not enough to rely solely on benefits; there must also be bonds of affection.

This affection is not just a matter of seeing a mentor as a parent for life, but also the mutual care within the sect akin to that among closest kin.

Only with this sense of belonging can the institution of a sect endure through the ages and last until today.

Even in the sects deemed most evil by outsiders, such as those of witches and demons, there is invariably a law against brethren slaying each other.

For a sect, the relationship between mentors and disciples, and among spiritual brothers, constitutes a bond transcending that of blood.

Even heretical and heterodox sects recognize this; how much more so for the Medicine God Sect, which prides itself as one of the leaders of Zhongzhou’s righteous path.

Yet Yiqi Tianlong just now, without undergoing a joint trial by the sect elders, without reading any of the Medicine God Sect’s laws, directly employed thunderous methods to kill three members of the Fu Family.

If he had continued, slaughtering all witnesses without leaving a single survivor, then he would at best be a Dao Child acting under the guise of righteousness, engaging in extreme measures.

But the fact that he spared the younger generation of the Fu Family after executing the three primary offenders shows that his actions are purely just.

Even if it means losing his status as a Dao Child of the Medicine God Sect and facing the sect’s punishment, he insists on making the evildoers pay their due price.

From a personal standpoint, Tang Luo holds a lot of admiration for Yiqi Tianlong’s disposition, but regarding the matter he has come to Zhongzhou to address...

He would actually prefer if this Tianlong Dao Child could learn from others and adopt a bit of hypocritical virtue-signaling; with a helpless shake of his head, Tang Luo caught up with Yiqi Tianlong.

The wilderness outside Apricot Yellow City is the fragrance of rebirth after death.

The thriving wildflowers on both sides of the post road waft their scent, and the trees sprout new buds.

But all this beauty is irrelevant to Yiqi Tianlong; the Dao Child walking through the wilderness is like a moving plague.

Having restrained his poison within the city, outside he has no such concerns, and the direct consequence is that all plants within three zhang of the Dao Child wither and rot instantly.

Viewed from the sky above, an abrupt trail of blue-black streaks across the green meadow landscape, rapidly extending towards another city.

After ensuring Yiqi Tianlong had left a sufficient distance from Apricot Yellow City and the post road, Tang Luo fell like a shooting star, blocking the other’s path.

"I’ve seen Dao Child Tianlong."

Tang Luo, alighting on the ground, bowed slightly to Tianlong Dao Child, who had stopped a few zhang away, greeting him calmly.

"No village ahead, no inn behind; indeed a fine place to lay one’s bones. The Void Grandmaster has chosen a nice location."

Yiqi Tianlong tilted his head to look around, whispered the true name of the Divine Armor, and immediately, the Yusu Longwu Armor enveloped him, the malicious spirit of the dragon centipede merging with the Spiritual Energy to form a faintly visible entity, fixating on the Void Grandmaster who was bowing in front of him.

"If Dao Child Tianlong is willing to use his powers to detoxify, then not only can I assure that the Dao Child will live a long and healthy life, but he will also gain a valuable favor. Should you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, I shall extend my utmost assistance. Any request will be met without worry or refusal."

Looking at Yiqi Tianlong entering a combat stance, Tang Luo sighed and said, "I ask Dao Child for some accommodation."

"Oh~! The favor of the youngest grandmaster ever is indeed tempting!"

Yiqi Tianlong, enveloped by the Yusu Longwu Armor’s Divine Light, showed a wavering expression with an exaggerated tone, then sadly shook his head and said, "But I cannot accept."

Pointing to his own heart, Dao Child of the dragon said calmly, "There are some things that just cannot be overcome, so I must refuse the kindness of the Void Grandmaster."

"There is nothing that cannot be overcome."

Tang Luo said in a deep voice, "Apart from retribution, isn’t there another way to atone for sins? If one can make amends through their actions, isn’t that also a form of redemption?"

"The grandmaster makes a good point, killing the guilty only serves retribution, but does little to help the world, I... also agree that if a wrongdoer genuinely repents, it can indeed be a better path."

Yiqi Tianlong first nodded in agreement with Tang Luo’s words, but then his tone shifted to indifference as he said: "However, for the Tang Clan, this standard obviously should not apply. The ’ambitious’ clan leader of yours committed mistakes, and the upper echelons of the Tang Clan, though fully aware, still let him be. Their total annihilation is not at all unjust."

"But who can blame the prowess of the two grandmasters? Against their mighty waves, even grandmasters can’t withstand a pair of iron fists. What should have been the annihilation of the Tang Family resulted in a narrow escape of some youngsters and females. Such a pity... truly a pity..."

"The world has the sun and the moon, everything is divided into yin and yang. With the Dao Child’s wisdom, you should understand that water is of no use when it’s too clean," Tang Luo said dryly.

"The grandmaster can rest assured, scoundrels filled with selfish evil do not become fewer no matter how much you kill them. On the other hand, those who abandon their own interests in pursuit of justice are either worn down by this world or tormented for not being strong enough. The adage ’evil cannot overcome righteousness’ is but a foolish tale spread by storytellers; victory or defeat, in the end, comes down to strength."

Yiqi Tianlong said calmly, "Just like now, the life and death of Yiqi Tianlong is but at the whim of the grandmaster."

"..."

Tang Luo, with his head lowered, said regretfully, "Is there truly no other compromise possible?"

"The grandmaster should understand,"

Yiqi Tianlong sneered, "What you can demand from the Tang Clan in exchange for Tianlong’s life, aside from his life, there is nothing else."

"Buzz!"

His body, fully qualified with Spiritual Power, swelled immensely, and the raging wind that burst forth like a blade placed Yiqi Tianlong as if in the eye of a storm.

With the sun-like golden halo circumscribing the area, it was blinding to look at. After the extreme day comes the extreme night, and two streams of starry rivers poured from Tang Luo’s hands, adding another expanse of stars within the domain encased by the Power of Truth.

After the Fuling Star Domain engulfed the Medicine God Sect’s Dao Child, Tang Luo’s attack also arrived as expected, with the controlled Void Energy condensed and launched toward the illusion of the Yusu Longwu Armor.

With its Spiritual Energy supply severed, the Yusu Longwu Armor was only a shell with a hollow interior, trembling and wailing under the dark concentrated strikes of the Void Energy.

What surprised Tang Luo was the inhabitant within the Divine Armor, Yiqi Tianlong of the Medicine God Sect, who had been brewing something inside his body from the moment the attack commenced.

The Spiritual Power drawn from all his meridians was cradled by his soul, harboring not only spiritual capabilities but also an unknown power never seen before.

As a body art grandmaster with the keenest sense of crisis and eyes that could see the flow of Spiritual Power clearly, he understood perfectly the damage different Spirit Arts could inflict.

Yet, it was precisely the "mass" cradled by Yiqi Tianlong’s soul that inexplicably evoked a sense of wariness in others.

This was why Tang Luo had him enclosed within the Fuling Star Domain but still refrained from engaging in close combat.

After all, once the supply of Primary Qi was cut off, and the illusion of the Yusu Longwu was shattered, the Medicine God Sect’s Dao Child wouldn’t be able to stir any more trouble.

After that, one could only pray that Yun Xiu’s Charming Eyes would be sufficiently powerful!