I Pick up a Lost Godhood

Chapter 187 - 185: Foundation

Shenn Tu was growing anxious. His earlier frustration was turning into a feeling of helplessness. He had always believed he was much stronger than Zhou Qian; their last encounter was a complete fluke.

Shenn Tu had already activated the Body Cultivator’s Golden Armor Skill, hoping to bolster his defenses and find a chance to counterattack. But it was still useless. His opponent’s Bursting Fire Talismans were as ferocious as ever.

A lot can change in just a few days.

The Little South Heaven Trigram Talisman Array had already reached Shenn Tu. Just then, a Bursting Fire Talisman had sent him tumbling. Before he could even get back to his feet, Zhou Qian made his move.

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH...

The Bursting Fire Talismans formed a dense barrage, engulfing Shenn Tu in flames and explosions.

It was all one fluid motion.

Zhou Qian’s hands trembled slightly. The fight was just too satisfying. This was him at his absolute strongest; he had no idea if his opponent could still get up.

His body ached and swelled, a sign of excessive Elemental Power output. But Zhou Qian endured the pain and readied more Fire Talismans. ’Given my opponent’s strength, he probably has one more attack in him. But no matter what, even if it ends in mutual destruction, I won’t let him take an easy victory from me.’

The disciples of Hengshan Hall remained composed. They were waiting for Shenn Tu to get up. ’What’s an attack from Thunderlight Hall? How could it possibly affect our Shenn Tu!’

When the flames finally subsided, Shenn Tu showed no signs of movement. Charred black from head to toe, he lay quietly on the ground without the slightest struggle.

Hengshan Hall fell deathly silent. The disciples simply couldn’t believe what they were seeing.

If this had happened against someone from Dao Guang Hall, it might have been understandable. But a mere Technique Cultivator from the lowly Thunderlight Hall had just outright annihilated a Body Cultivator from Hengshan Hall.

Can you believe it?

The arrogant disciples of Hengshan Hall were all deflated, unable to accept what was right before their eyes.

Honestly, even Zhou Qian himself was stunned. ’Are my Bursting Fire Talismans really that strong?’

"Damn, Zhou Qian’s Bursting Fire Talismans are a whole level higher than when he fought me!"

Anx Yushu pouted. He knew better than anyone. That madman had risked his life to fight him, and in the end, he’d actually won.

Zhou Qian stared at his own hands, finding it hard to believe. He had prepared for a grueling battle, never expecting this kind of outcome.

Wang Meng smiled. He understood the situation best. Zhou Qian’s forced use of Pills had its downsides, but it had also expanded his Life Mark and strengthened his output. Everything has two sides; in his loss, he had also gained.

Surviving a great disaster brings future fortune.

The victorious cheers from Thunderlight Hall felt like a resounding slap across the faces of Tang Wei and the Hengshan Hall disciples.

Tang Wei’s face was ashen. All his efforts had been wasted. Shenn Tu had served him faithfully all these years, but the bastard was just too useless. He couldn’t even handle a single Zhou Qian. This was a huge loss of face.

"Heh, Senior, I can’t believe you still keep trash like this around. It’s truly beneath us."

Huang Feng said with an evil grin, "This wasn’t a mistake. He’s just genuinely mediocre."

"Surely the Senior isn’t going soft."

Gang Lian added in a low voice. Both of them were annoyed with Shenn Tu giving them orders. ’What a joke. In Hengshan Hall, where strength determines status, a piece of trash like that should be out sweeping the streets!’

"Get him out of here! I don’t want to see him again!"

Tang Wei said in a grim voice. Disciples from Hengshan Hall immediately carried Shenn Tu away.

Tang Wei had calculated it perfectly. If Shenn Tu went up, the other side would send out Zhou Qian. As long as Shenn Tu wasn’t careless, the match was in the bag. It was also a chance for Shenn Tu to assert his authority and shut Gang Lian and Huang Feng up, while also solidifying his own position. But that worthless bastard had to go and screw it all up.

Amid a wave of mockery, Tang Wei glanced at Gang Lian. "Gang Lian, you’re up!"

"Heh heh, Senior, brown-nosing is useless. Strength is the only thing that matters!"

Gang Lian shot back at Tang Wei with a casual jab. ’That Shenn Tu was just Tang Wei’s lackey, utterly useless. Now that Huang Feng and I are back, things in Hengshan Hall are about to change.’

Shenn Tu was, after all, the second-in-command of Hengshan Hall, yet he was effortlessly crushed by Thunderlight Hall. Forget their opponents; even the Thunderlight Hall disciples found it a little hard to believe.

But reality was what it was.

Zhou Qian had won, and it was a thoroughly satisfying victory. The Thunderlight Hall disciples howled toward the Hengshan Hall group in a clear display of provocation.

When Zhou Qian returned to their ranks, everyone crowded around to congratulate him.

"Brother Zhou, you’re awesome! That Shenn Tu couldn’t take a hit at all," Chen Haiguan said with a laugh.

Hex Ziyuan shook his head. "It’s not that Shenn Tu isn’t tough, it’s that Junior Brother Zhou’s Bursting Fire Talismans are too vicious. Body Cultivators are known for their defense, but they’re not made of stone. A relentless bombardment like that is bound to break through, but I never expected even the Golden Armor Skill to be so useless."

Hex Ziyuan looked at Zhou Qian, his eyes full of admiration and envy. Not long ago, Zhou Qian had been weaker than him. Back then, Zhou Qian was just Zhao Guang’s follower, peddling low-quality Talismans and Pills. Now, he was a formidable figure in his own right, even defeating Shenn Tu—a person he used to avoid at all costs.

It wasn’t just Chen Haiguan and Hex Ziyuan; a fire was burning in the hearts of all the Thunderlight Hall disciples.

However, when Gang Lian’s enormous frame appeared on the stage, the effect was quite shocking.

BOOM...

Gang Lian stomped his foot, and the ground trembled as if struck by a meteorite.

"What’s all that chirping about? Who from Thunderlight Hall is coming out to die!"

Gang Lian pointed with disdain. ’For a Body Cultivator to only reach Shenn Tu’s level is just pathetic. What an absolute disgrace.’

Hu Jing glanced at the opponent. "Leave this one to me."

"Be careful," Wang Meng nodded.

"Little Jing, go for it! Don’t give that big idiot an opening!"

Zhang Xiaojiang shouted.

Strategizing against the opponent and choosing the most suitable disciple to fight was the challenger’s greatest advantage and biggest opportunity. They had to make good use of it. In the first round, Thunderlight Hall had scored a complete victory.

Hu Jing’s appearance was met with a wave of cheers. After her victory over Song Zhong in the previous match, her popularity had skyrocketed. Her position as Thunderlight Hall’s senior sister was now officially recognized; before, it was just a title they used among themselves.

Gang Lian looked at the petite Hu Jing. "I don’t know how to be gentle with the ladies. If something unfortunate happens to you in a bit, remember to tell them in the Yellow Springs that it was I, Gang Lian, who sent you!"

Hu Jing gave a faint smile. "Let’s hope you’re not simple-minded, and that your limbs are equally underdeveloped."

The battle began in an instant. Gang Lian charged toward Hu Jing like a giant beast, RUMBLE RUMBLE, while Hu Jing gracefully created distance, continuously blasting Fire Talismans and Ice Soul Talismans from both hands.

Zhou Qian wasn’t the only one who had improved. Everyone’s potential had been stimulated to the fullest. Hu Jing had mastered a method of dual suppression, controlling both Fire Talismans and Ice Soul Talismans at the same time.

One moment a Fire Talisman, the next an Ice Soul Talisman—the two completely different types of attacks were guaranteed to cause immense trouble for her opponent.

Gang Lian’s ferocious momentum was suppressed by the Talismans. But with his massive build, he was clearly focused on brute force. Evasion was hardly an option; he just charged forward with raw power. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)