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Chapter 667: Sky Tree!

Chapter 667: Chapter 667: Sky Tree!

"But who said I would lose?" Tang Zhong laughed.

The woman named Vermilion Bird, staring at Tang Zhong, said, "I know you, Tang Zhong, the grandson of Tang Zongyao, from the Tang Family of Xuanjing City, a Martial Arts Grandmaster. You trained the Lion of Long Wu, you quelled the chaos in Luo Country, your reputation intimidated Zhu Island City and the Zhouyi District, and you even killed Long Aojue. I know you are formidable!"

"I know I am formidable!" Tang Zhong said.

"You..." Vermilion Bird’s face turned sour in an instant, having never seen such a shameless person, "You... All these things you did were within the boundaries of Xuan Country, even killing Long Aojue occurred there, including when you thwarted some conspiracies in Luo Country. Do you think Luo Country is afraid of you? They are afraid of Xuan Country, which is why no one has targeted you specifically. But as for Bei Country, you’ve been reckless. In Xuan Country, we would certainly protect you from harm, but here, in foreign territory, it’s difficult for us to ensure your safety, and this time, you are facing the entirety of Bei Country’s Martial Arts. Do you think you can handle it? As far as I know, you are just a Martial Arts Grandmaster!"

"And then?" Tang Zhong asked with a smile.

"What else then? Of course, your life is under threat now. What more are you asking?" Vermilion Bird exclaimed frantically.

"My life will not be under any threat!" Tang Zhong said.

Vermilion Bird, infuriated, blurted out cursing, "Bullshit, do you not know how many people in Bei Country are eyeing you? Tang Zhong, I know you’re a Martial Arts Grandmaster, but even a Grandmaster wouldn’t dare to do this. Let’s not even talk about Bei Country’s Martial Arts; just consider Bei Country’s military forces. You alone coming to Bei Country, as far as I know, you’ve already been targeted due to past events. Do you think, by acting so brazenly in Bei Country, that Bei Country would let you off?"

Tang Zhong still said indifferently, "They really don’t need to let me off! Beauty, you really don’t need to tell me all this."

"...How can you be so utterly stubborn? We are doing this for your own good!" Vermilion Bird was almost stamping her foot in frustration.

"Which department are you from?" Tang Zhong asked.

"I’m from the Xuanguan Sea!" Vermilion Bird paused, then said.

"You can go now. Then go back and tell everyone, whatever I, Tang Zhong, do today has nothing to do with Xuan Country. It’s all on me alone. Even if today I overturn the entire Bei Country, it still has nothing to do with Xuan Country!" Tang Zhong declared.

Hearing Tang Zhong’s words, Vermilion Bird was completely stunned. Overturning the entire Bei Country — such a statement would have been met with scorn if anyone else had said it, but the words of the man in front of her were irrefutable!

Tang Zhong said no more and continued to sit cross-legged with his eyes closed, beginning to practice Soul Transformation.

Vermilion Bird, on the side, witnessing this scene, was at a loss for words. Pointing at Tang Zhong, her mind was filled with thoughts, yet now she found herself unable to articulate a single one.

"You... you’re definitely doomed!" Vermilion Bird said, her face flushing with anger, but she had to admit, the man in front of her was really striking. However, to overturn the entire Bei Country — such a statement was simply too much. After all, that is a whole nation!

She knew arguing with Tang Zhong was futile; his personality was as stubborn as an ox, and likely nothing could pull him back.

The Xuanguan Sea placed great importance on Tang Zhong, thus they sent her, Vermilion Bird, to take Tang Zhong back, but now it seemed that their efforts were in vain.

Yet, she must relay this news back to the Xuanguan Sea.

The news of Tang Zhong challenging Bei Country’s top Martial Artist, Inoue Kazuo, was already causing a huge stir.

Although the place for Tang Zhong’s duel with Inoue Kazuo was not yet settled, people from all over Bei Country’s Martial Arts community were converging from everywhere, eager to witness the prowess of Bei Country’s top master, Inoue Kazuo!

They had also heard that Inoue Master would be facing a Grandmaster from Xuan Country.

And Inoue Master was at the peak of Martial Arts.

A duel between a Martial Arts Peak and a Martial Arts Grandmaster was clearly going to have an obvious outcome — they in Bei Country were sure to win.

As Vermilion Bird spread the word about Tang Zhong not leaving Martial Country,

the entire Martial Arts community of Xuan Country was also stirred up.

On Xuan Country’s Martial Arts forum, the discussion about Tang Zhong’s actions was largely critical.

"Too arrogant, thinking that after killing Long Aojue, he became so powerful that no one could control him?"

"Ah, really arrogant, that’s the entire Martial Arts of Bei Country after all!"

"It’s very possible that Tang Zhong might meet his end here this time!"

Many of the older generation from Xuan Country’s Martial Arts community could not help but sigh — seeing Tang Zhong now reminded them of another Tang from years before, who died in Bei Country, resulting in Xuan Country’s Martial Arts’ greatest loss. They did not wish to see another such incident.

In an underground base in Xuan Country.

A large group of people gathered together; the dim light made the atmosphere especially heavy.

And if one looked closely, it would be apparent that those present were Xuan Country’s top figures.

Zhang Changgong was present, but today he was dressed very formally.

However, he was not the main figure.

In the center, another old man sat, almost in his seventies, dressed in a military uniform. If one looked at the insignia on his shoulder, they would realize this elder was a General.

A genuine General!

He had participated in many major battles and was among the best of the Generals, with distinguished military achievements throughout his life!

Although he was not on par with the ten Great Generals of Xuan Country, he was called the First General by many!

While many might not know his name, his surname, Peng, was very sensational—his full name was Peng Yuan!

He was the one who had consolidated the Dragon Group single-handedly.

Founded in the fifties, Xuan Country was recently established.

At that time, the Dragon Group did not allow martial artists to join, only other Dragons. He changed this and brought in the Black Dragon of the Dragon Group, including Zhang Changgong, into Peng Yuan’s fold!

One could say that Peng Yuan was the true leader of the Dragon Group, unknown to most, but known to those at the Black Dragon level.

This emergency meeting was personally convened by Peng Yuan.

At this moment, a gleam shone in Major General Peng’s pale eyes, "Regarding Tang Zhong’s mission to Bei Country, have you figured out what to do?"

No one spoke.

Everyone present at the meeting had already clearly understood all the contents.

They knew this meeting was convened for Tang Zhong.

And truly, they had nothing to say about Tang Zhong’s actions!

"Just now, from Vermilion Bird, I received a message... she said she found Tang Zhong, but Tang Zhong refused her!" Peng Yuan said.

"This reckless kid, why isn’t he coming back!" Zhang Changgong cursed outright, but what he felt more deeply was concern; he least wanted anything bad to happen to Tang Zhong.

"If he does not return, there’s nothing we can do. I can understand his feelings. Years ago, Tang Zongyao was the same. He died in Bei Country, and this time Tang Zhong is going for ancestral revenge. Loyal and passionate, this is what a person from Xuan Country should do, so I let him go!" Peng Yuan said.

The old leader had spoken, and no one dared to reply.

"But, we cannot accept defeat. The death of Tang Zongyao was our oversight, but Tang Zhong absolutely must not die, he must survive. So... no matter what, Tang Zhong must be protected!" Peng Yuan said.

"But, old leader, in trying to protect Tang Zhong, this could trigger many unnecessary factors!" a General said.

"Damn it, what factors? RB killed our people once. Are we going to let them kill again? This time, we will spare no effort to keep Tang Zhong safe, understand?" General Peng Yuan cursed outright.

"Moreover, you are not so senile yet. Perhaps the military has some limitations, but you are all martial artists. What are you afraid of? Is saving one person so difficult? And we cannot lose to RB." Peng Yuan continued forcefully.

This time, everyone saw the light.

Remembering the news of Tang Zongyao’s death many years ago and the old general’s dim eyes, they all knew the old general valued talent highly, so Tang Zhong absolutely must not encounter any mishaps!

They all stood up and saluted the old general, "Yes, General!"

Then, General Peng Yuan rose from his seat, "I don’t care about the process, I only want the result. I want Tang Zhong alive. He is the talent of Xuan Country; we cannot afford a repeat of past mistakes!"

Soon, Peng Yuan left.

On Xuan Country’s side, the urgent meeting proceeded.

Meanwhile, in Bei Country, news finally arrived.

Inoue Kazuo openly accepted Tang Zhong’s challenge and even set the venue at the Winter Capital Sky Tree!

Once this news spread, everyone who heard it rushed to the Winter Capital Sky Tree, ready to witness this peak battle between the martial artists of Xuan Country and Bei Country, to see who would triumph!

It was an intense moment that explosively unfolded!