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Chapter 666: Duel!

Chapter 666: Chapter 666: Duel!

A duel above the Winter Capital.

As these words came out, Tang Zhong’s gaze shined like the stars above.

A whole bunch of Earth Ninja Clan ninjas watched, dumbstruck and in disbelief, at the scene unfolding before them.

"Did you all get what I said?" asked Tang Zhong.

"Got it!" Not a single person dared to utter another word.

"Then you may leave now, and remember my name, I’m called Tang Zhong," said Tang Zhong.

Without another word, the Earth Ninja Clan ninjas immediately burrowed into the ground, spreading the news that Tang Zhong had challenged Inoue Kazuo.

They had been tracking Tang Zhong specifically to gather information about him, and this event was exactly what they wanted.

The Earth Ninja Clan were experts in disseminating information, and before long, the whole Bei Country was abuzz with the news of Tang Zhong’s challenge to Inoue Kazuo.

The entire Bei Country martial arts community was shaken.

No one had expected Tang Zhong to say such a thing.

In Bei Country, the name Tang Zhong had become an absolute focal point.

"Did you hear? Tang Zhong wants to challenge Inoue Kazuo!"

"Who is this Tang Zhong? I’ve never heard of him!"

"How have you not heard? Not long ago, a martial artist from Xuan Country came and declared that he would destroy our Bei Country martial arts community—and he obliterated the Caozhi Family!"

"What?"

"Even though the Caozhi Family was wiped out, Master Inoue’s family is not something the Caozhi can compare to; this guy seeking a challenge is basically seeking death!"

The whole Bei Country martial arts community was in an uproar.

Not only that, but the news also reached the ears of Inoue Kazuo, who had just received orders from the big shot in the coffin to bring this person back and was worrying about not knowing where to find him—considering it unexpected that the man would now show up himself.

The big shot in the coffin had said they must capture Tang Zhong and then seize his body for their own use.

Inoue Kazuo naturally accepted the challenge.

Faced with the challenge, he chose to respond directly.

Once Inoue Kazuo had accepted the challenge, everyone in Bei Country grew excited.

As long as Master Inoue made a move, slaying that man from Xuan Country would be an easy feat.

The news quickly spread far and wide.

The citizens of Bei Country discussed the matter everywhere they went.

"Have you heard? That man from Xuan Country wants to have a duel with Master Inoue at the Winter Capital!"

"Of course I’ve heard. I must watch Master Inoue’s fight!"

"Don’t worry, I’m sure many people will be watching!"

All members of the martial arts community looked forward to that day.

And the news also reached the ears of Zhang Changgong in Xuan Country.

"Ridiculous... This is simply preposterous!" exclaimed Zhang Changgong, perturbed.

He knew Tang Zhong had gone to Bei Country, and he originally thought that Tang Zhong had some kind of trump card or would use his wits to face Inoue Kazuo; he had never anticipated such a brazen challenge.

It wasn’t just him; the whole Xuan Country martial arts community was electrified as well.

To know that Tang Zhong was currently in Bei Country indicated he represented Xuan Country martial arts.

Tang Zhong, ranked first on the Xuan Country Martial Arts Grandmaster Master List, and Inoue Kazuo, at the Martial Arts Peak of Bei Country, both were figureheads of their respective communities.

Therefore, the duel between the two not only signified a personal challenge but also a clash between Xuan and Bei Countries.

Thus, their impending battle drew considerable attention from many people.

If one side lost, then it simply meant that they had lost.

Many within the martial arts community of Xuan Country had gradually come to their senses regarding Tang Zhong. Previously, they had watched him kill Long Aojue on Mount Hua and thought his power must be exceptionally strong. But upon closer consideration, they realized they had thought too much into it. A grandmaster couldn’t defeat someone at the martial arts peak, and the reason Tang Zhong had won must have been due to some ability he used. That didn’t mean Tang Zhong could casually kill Inoue Kazuo.

Suddenly, the entire Xuan Country began to worry about Tang Zhong. This time, the worry was unanimous, with no one harboring any further ridicule.

All citizens of Xuan Country, no matter how much they differed among themselves, could unite their hearts when facing Bei Country.

Many hoped Tang Zhong would not confront Inoue Kazuo, for the two were simply not in the same league. Moreover, if he were to lose to Bei Country, those from Bei Country would definitely exploit the event greatly, asserting once again that Xuan Country’s martial arts were inferior.

But Tang Zhong was beyond stopping now.

Because he was currently within Bei Country.

All Xuan Country’s martial arts circles could do now was wait for news.

In Bei Country, the duel between Tang Zhong and Inoue Kazuo had become a hot topic, with more people hoping the two would clash soon.

And time continued to tick away.

The day of their battle was drawing ever closer.

Finally, it was atop that peak.

Tang Zhong sat cross-legged on the ground, looking up at the distant stars, his gaze shimmering with light.

Over the past few days, he had been practicing Soul Transformation continuously. His soul had grown exceptionally powerful, now capable of swallowing mountains and rivers.

He sat there, able to hear the chirping of insects and even the sound of tiny bugs flapping their wings. Not only that, but his vision had become exceptionally clear; he could see distant objects and discern the arrangement of constellations in the sky.

This power made Tang Zhong feel exhilaratingly refreshed.

After a long while, a figure emerged from the ground. It was a person from the Earth Ninja Clan, still the same burly man with a large beard.

"Sir, we have spread the word about your challenge to Master Inoue!" the bearded man said.

"Good," replied Tang Zhong, "I’m a bit curious. Why, after I let you go, have you come back?"

"We believe you would definitely not kill us!" said the bearded man.

"And why is that?" Tang Zhong asked with a smile.

"In your eyes, we are like ants, not worth your concern at all!" the bearded man replied.

"You see things very clearly. I let you go, and you’d best not come back again!" Tang Zhong said.

"Yes!" The bearded man did not dare to resist, quickly nodding and leading his clansmen to burrow back into the ground.

The surroundings fell quiet once again.

Tang Zhong closed his eyes. For him, the current situation was quite favorable. All he needed now was an opportunity, the chance to defeat Inoue Kazuo. To kill Inoue Kazuo before everyone’s eyes—that would truly restore the prestige of his grandfather, Tang Zongyao!

However, Tang Zhong had other matters to take care of now.

"Come out!" Tang Zhong suddenly said to an empty space.

It looked like nobody was there, but as soon as his voice dropped, a woman in red clothing emerged from the space in front, walking gracefully towards him. Her alluring presence was unmistakable: "I didn’t expect to be discovered. Allow me to first pay my respects to General Tang!"

The woman in the red clothes, as stunning as a rainbow feathered dress, was also a martial arts grandmaster, but she was a person of Xuan Country.

"Speak, what is your purpose here?" Tang Zhong asked.

The identity of the woman was certainly not ordinary.

"My purpose is simple, not to have General Chen fight with Inoue Kazuo!" the woman said.

"What’s your name?" Tang Zhong asked, staring at the woman.

"I... My name is Vermilion Bird!" the woman hesitated slightly, then replied.

"Vermilion Bird, is it? My affairs are none of your concern!" Tang Zhong said coldly.

"General Tang, some things aren’t as simple as you think. If you fight and lose, it’s Xuan Country’s martial arts reputation that will be marred!" the woman said.

"And who will say that I will lose?" Tang Zhong said with a smirk.