Shao Xuan's words were exactly what Luzong wanted.
Even though he was prepared to fight the Black Bears, he would avoid them if he could. Fighting the Black Bears would cost him a lot. But if it was just one person, it would be much easier.
Now that Shao Xuan had stepped up himself, it saved Luzong a lot of trouble. It would be great if he won, but if Luzong lost, someone else would step up to fight Shao Xuan. This was something they had discussed before. Luming had told him that this was not shameless, it was strategy.
Lubi had also said that the Yanjiao kid was too strange. If the Yanjiao tribe had such a powerful person, they would definitely kill him. There was no way they would let him go.
Plus, even if Shao Xuan could beat Luzong, he would be badly injured. It would be easier for the others to fight. They just had to prevent the Black Bears from interfering.
In just a few breaths, the Linlu tribe had made all sorts of preparations. Up until now, everything was going according to plan.
"But I have a condition," Shao Xuan said.
"Speak." Since things were going according to plan, and it was the easy way out, Luzong was in a good mood.
"If you break the ground or walls, it's on you guys," Shao Xuan said.
"Sure." As long as they could get rid of one problem, even if they made a dent in the city wall and cracked the thick stone slab at the city gate, they could just patch it up. This was not a difficult task.
Shao Xuan and Luzong's voices were not soft. The people around them had good hearing and could hear them. Even the people on the towers could hear them.
While Shao Xuan and Luzong were talking, three fruits flew out from one of the towers. They were aimed at Shao Xuan.
Shao Xuan tilted his head to avoid them.
The orange-red fruits hit the ground, breaking open a hole. Some juice spilled out, it was very obvious on the grey stone slab.
The people on the towers had woken up early to watch a good show. They wanted to see the Lu family fight the Black Bears. That was more satisfying, not a fight between two people! Just two people fighting, how boring would that be? Therefore, those who were in a bad mood threw fruits at Shao Xuan who made this suggestion.
However, some were looking forward to it. Shao Xuan had defeated Lubi easily. They wondered how he would fare against the head of the Lu family. Those who were smart already knew that whether or not Shao Xuan could beat Luzong, he would not be able to leave the city today. Interesting.
"Black Bear" understood, which was why he didn't understand why Shao Xuan accepted the challenge. Why bother?
"Move to the side," Shao Xuan said to Black Bear and Guang Yi.
Black Bear sighed. He did not try to persuade him anymore. It was useless anyway. He might as well let this kid suffer a little. At most, he would attack him when the situation changed.
"Move a little further," Shao Xuan said.
"What are you thinking?!" Black Bear said angrily.
"A little further," Shao Xuan said sincerely.
Black Bear was speechless. If they moved far enough, would help be able to make it in time?!
Not just Black Bear, even Guang Yi was sent far away by Shao Xuan.
"We'll play it by ear," Shao Xuan said.
"What's the point of moving so far away?!" Black Bear had Maoda lead the team further away. If they fought later, the goods would be damaged. Luckily, the area in front of the city gate was spacious.
On the tower, Yi Bing took out the jade stone again. He wanted to see who would win in the battle between Shao Xuan and Luzong. Still, he could not tell.
Luzong gave the people around him a look, telling them to keep an eye on Black Bear and not let him interfere.
"I am the current head of the Lu family, Luzong," Luzong stepped forward and announced loudly. He did not say what would happen if he won or lost. He only said his name for the people of Royal City to remember.
Shao Xuan saw Guang Yi and the rest retreat and turned back. "Yanjiao tribe, Elder Shao Xuan."
Elder?!
Such a young elder?!
No wonder he could win against Lubi and force Luzong to fight personally.
All the more reason to not let him go back alive! This was what the Lu Clan members were thinking at the same time.
A strong wind blew.
Outside the city gate, the unharvested grains and weeds were blown in one direction by the wind.
Inside the city gate, it was eerily quiet. The atmosphere was tense.
"You're young so I'll let you go first," said Luzong, as if he was giving in. In fact, compared to attacking, he was more adept at defending and making the most powerful counterattack against his opponent's attacks.
"No need. You're old. Let me go first." Shao Xuan did not move from his spot.
Luzong was not that old. He was not an old man. He looked about the same age as Guang Yi. He just learned to call himself 'old man' after coming to Royal City.
Luzong was stunned, then smirked as if mocking Shao Xuan. Deep down, he was wary. What made this kid so confident?!
However, if he made the first move, then so be it. Why should he be afraid of this kid? But …
"You're not going to take out your sword?" Luzong looked at Shao Xuan suspiciously. Didn't Gongjia Heng make a sword for this kid?
"Why would I need a sword to deal with you?" Shao Xuan continued to stand there.
Not just Luzong, but Shao Xuan's words made Black Bear and Guang Yi frown.
The people around them were spitting on the inside. That kid, he's too pretentious!
Shao Xuan's reaction made the Lu family members wonder. Something was wrong. Something was definitely wrong. Were there other Yanjiao people around?
Luzong glanced at the Lu family members nearby. When they nodded, he did not think too much. Everything was set up. Things were going according to plan. What was there to be suspicious about?!
"Since you're not going to use your sword, I won't use my sword either!" He was not used to using a sword anyway.
Luzong's eyes shone brightly. Totemic patterns appeared on his face, making his face look even more ferocious. The meridians on his arms bulged. His thick legs made a crunching sound when he stepped on the ground. On his interlocked arms, his ten fingers formed a strange shape, making a series of cracking sounds. It was as if each finger contained an enormous amount of power. His breath turned from hoarse to sharp, like the neighing of a deer.
Bang!
Luzong's figure leapt off the ground, heading straight for Shao Xuan.
His ten fingers looked like the giant antlers of a ferocious deer in the forest. They carried a chilling murderous intent as they enveloped their target, locking him in place. He was just waiting for the final hit to pierce through his prey!
Just as Luzong was about to attack, Shao Xuan's totemic power surged to its peak. Thick blue flames surged out of his mind, passing through the light shield outside the totemic flames. With the force of a tidal wave, it rushed into the bone ornament hanging in front of his chest.
His life force suddenly erupted, and a vast amount of power seemed to flow into every muscle, every bone, and every meridian in his body. His muscles felt like they were being pricked by needles. His blood felt like it was burning. His bones were shaking. This was the price to pay for such power!
The flame-shaped totemic patterns covered Shao Xuan's entire body.
Shao Xuan spread his legs, his right hand reaching out in the direction of Luzong's charge.
He was going to meet force with force!
"He's overestimating himself!" Everyone had the same thought.
The people of the Lu Family were best at fighting head-on!
Ji Yan and Ji Jing, who were sitting in the tower, panicked. They had the same idea. They wanted to help Shao Xuan when he was at his weakest. If he agreed to tell them the secret of the farm, they would continue to help. But now, there was no chance for them to help! He was going to be killed!
Anyone with a brain would have dodged such a ferocious attack. Choosing not to use a weapon, not to dodge, but to stand there and meet Luzong head on was the height of stupidity! Did he grow up eating fertilizer?!
However, Luzong, who was charging towards Shao Xuan, could feel the change in the person standing there.
The air around him seemed to thicken, then freeze. It was as if everything was going to be shredded. Luzong's heart raced. He couldn't retreat even if he wanted to. His momentum was unstable. He felt like he was facing a tidal wave that wanted to break through everything.
Shao Xuan stood there. After his momentum exploded, it was like an avalanche. It was vast and powerful, crashing towards Luzong.
Shao Xuan's arm was covered in flames. They surrounded and formed, covering his entire arm.
Guang Yi, whose brows were knitted together, was shaken. He jumped ten meters away but felt it wasn't enough. He retreated even further.
Boom —
The two forces collided. It was as if all the clouds were going to be blown away by the roar of thunder. It shook the ground and shocked everyone. It wasn't just scary. Even the giant bear carrying the goods stood up in shock. It accidentally fell backwards. Luckily, it had the goods to support it. It landed on its butt.
Visible waves of air twisted, exploding outwards from the point of collision.
The stone floor seemed to melt. It started to collapse from Shao Xuan's feet and spread outwards. The orange-red fruit that was thrown on the ground turned into a cloud of mist in the blink of an eye. The ground seemed to have a huge attractive force, and the orange-red mist smashed down violently. It was as if there was a huge invisible palm pressing down from the sky. At the edge of the depression, countless stone shards and dust flew into the air.
The strong airflow blew away the gravel and dust.
The people of the Lu Family who were blocking the city gate were pushed off the ground by this powerful force. When they flew out, they could clearly hear cracking sounds coming from all over their bodies, and blood was oozing out from their pores.
Those who were close were affected. Those who were far away felt their scalps tighten. A chill ran down their spines.
The tall city walls endured the impact of the wind. It was as if they were facing waves after waves. It was also as if they were being rammed by a giant beast.
Inside the tower, tables, stools, kettles, and cups were all sent flying high into the air before falling heavily to the ground, breaking and smashing into pieces.
Luzong, who was closest to the attack, was sent flying the moment he collided with Shao Xuan's palm.
The people of Royal City looked up, watching Luzong fly over their heads. Their eyes followed the shadow in the air, watching him fly further and further away.
In the limited memories of this generation of Royal City citizens, the image of Lubi being chased by someone with a hammer had long been blurred. But this scene at the city gate was etched deeply in their minds.
When the air settled, the surroundings were eerily quiet.
Crack — crack crack crack —
Clear cracks appeared on the tall city walls. The cracks were like vines growing vigorously. They branched out and continued to spread outwards.
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