The Most Powerful Overlord

Chapter 197: Safeguarding the Tang Sect for a Century or Two

Upon seeing Tang Yanwan, Tang Aofeng actually showed a hint of a smile, clearly doting on Tang Yanwan, even though she wasn’t from his lineage.

Tang Yanwan didn’t hesitate and got straight to the point: "Grandfather, are you going to deal with Ye Xiaoyao?"

"Yes, exactly. I’ll take action when necessary, but if the Eastern Demon can handle it, I generally won’t get involved. However, the final result will be Ye Xiaoyao’s death!"

In Tang Aofeng’s eyes flashed a cold, murderous intent.

Tang Yanwan, looking pleading, asked softly, "Grandfather, could you not kill Ye Xiaoyao?"

"What? Not kill Ye Xiaoyao? Impossible! Yanwan, surely you know that your Grandmaster Tang and Uncle Tang Wuzhen were both killed by Ye Xiaoyao. How can I forgive him for severing my lineage?"

A powerful aura of explosive energy faintly emanated from Tang Aofeng, pressing down on Tang Yanwan, causing her to breathe rapidly.

"But Grandfather, isn’t it a pity to kill such a genius like Ye Xiaoyao? Besides, to be honest, Grandfather and Grandfather Tang Zhen, I’m good friends with Ye Xiaoyao..."

At the end, Tang Yanwan shyly lowered her head.

Tang Aofeng and Tang Zhen could obviously see through Tang Yanwan’s thoughts.

But Tang Aofeng coldly replied, "Yanwan, how can you expect me to let go of such hatred? Why don’t you think of a foolproof plan!"

Suddenly, Tang Zhen spoke up: "Father, I have a plan. What do you think about this?"

"What exactly?"

Tang Aofeng and Tang Yanwan both looked at Tang Zhen.

Tang Zhen said, "First, Father, if you avenge my brother and Wuzhen, the notoriety wouldn’t be great, and people in the martial world might laugh at it. Especially since the Eastern Demon has already issued a battle challenge; this fight will certainly shock the entire Martial Arts Realm."

"Indeed!"

Tang Aofeng didn’t argue.

Avenge a bastard child and shock the whole Martial Arts Realm; spreading the word really wouldn’t be good.

"Secondly, he’s good friends with Yanwan. Thirdly, Ye Xiaoyao’s talent is astounding. There’s no one stronger than him on the surface in Huaxia; even Ye Fengtian isn’t comparable! Killing such a genius would indeed be a waste. If we could bring him into our Tang Family, it would undoubtedly protect the Tang Sect for one to two hundred years!"

"How exactly would you do it?"

Tang Aofeng asked.

"Father, why not this: make him your great-grandson! This way, not only would it avoid a battle, but it would also bring him into our Tang Family. More importantly, my brother and Wuzhen wouldn’t lose out! They’d gain a grandson and a son, and such an incredible talent at that."

Tang Zhen couldn’t help but say.

"Yes, that could work!"

Upon hearing a solution, however ridiculous it sounded, Tang Yanwan quickly agreed.

Tang Aofeng hesitated for a moment, but ultimately agreed: "Fine! Let’s do it this way!"

At Celestial Road Stronghold, the night passed without further ado.

The next day, Ye Qingtian set out towards the snowy mountains.

A moment later, Ye Qingtian appeared in the mountain range.

Though the cold wave had just receded, the chill remained, the wind howling like knives and swords, striking the face sharply enough to cut.

But this didn’t affect Ye Qingtian at all as he tread through the snow in his thin clothing.

Not far ahead, a group of people in professional climbing gear was making their way up.

"Huh? Junqing sister, do you see someone there?"

Qi Yuexi asked softly.

"There really is someone? Huh? How could it be him?"

Shen Junqing and the group recognized Ye Qingtian.

They had set off two hours earlier, but hadn’t expected Ye Qingtian to catch up.

"He must have come from behind, right?"

"Yes, but how is he moving so fast? And wearing so little, isn’t he afraid of the cold?"

Gao Shang glanced over and said, "It looks like he must have taken some elixir to increase resistance to cold and boost his physique."

"I’ve heard of such drugs too. Not as good as the Martial Arts Realm’s elixirs, but powerful and lasting for several hours."

Qi Fengyu said.

Chou Lifu sneered, "What’s the point in taking such drugs to climb a mountain? Climbing step by step like us is the real way to do it!"

Shen Junqing and the five others watched as Ye Qingtian overtook them, their faces displaying varied reactions.

As Ye Qingtian climbed halfway up and was nearing the Shadow Race’s arranged location, he sensed an unusual movement, a signal from Chu Nan using the array method he had taught him.

"What’s going on?"

Ye Qingtian asked.

Chu Nan relayed the situation to Ye Qingtian.

The Eastern Demon of the Five Dragons of Huaxia was about to issue a challenge, and not long ago, a master intruded to scout, with Chu Nan suspecting the master was from the Northern Army or Central Heaven.

A cold smile appeared on Ye Qingtian’s lips: "Good, very good! They want to challenge me? It seems I have a grudge with the Five Dragons of Huaxia, and they all seem displeased with me. Why not settle it all at once?"

Ye Qingtian decided not to search for Demon Island for now and handle the Five Dragons of Huaxia first.

Then, Ye Qingtian retraced his steps back.

"Huh? Why is he coming back?"

Seeing Ye Qingtian return, Shen Junqing and the others were astonished.

"There’s only one reason, the kid couldn’t hold out. Or perhaps the drug’s effect is wearing off, and if he doesn’t return now, he’ll freeze to death!"

Chou Lifu laughed.

"Haha, so that’s what it was. I knew it."

The others also laughed.

After all, it was the only explanation they could think of; this icy wilderness could hardly be endured by even martial artists, let alone ordinary people.

The group continued on for another half hour and reached an area with signal.

"Oh my gosh! Ye Xiaoyao issued a challenge to fight the Five Dragons of Huaxia!"

Qi Fengyu opened his phone and saw the news.

"What? Ye Xiaoyao is challenging the Five Dragons of Huaxia? Which one is he challenging?"

The others were utterly shocked and asked incredulously.

"Not just one, all five! He wants to challenge all five at once!"

Qi Fengyu said, his expression serious.

"What? He’s challenging all the Five Dragons of Huaxia? Is he mad?"

The group’s eyes nearly popped out.

"Ye Xiaoyao really is crazy, doing the most insane thing in the Martial Arts Realm for hundreds of years!"

Qi Fengyu couldn’t even describe Ye Qingtian’s madness.

"It’s simply terrifying! The number one of Huaxia’s younger generation! Not even your future brother-in-law Ren Shaoqing compares, Junqing."

The group marveled.

"Yes, what kind of man is that?"

Shen Junqing looked on longingly.

To her, her future brother-in-law Ren Shaoqing ranked first on Huaxia’s Hidden Dragon List, a true divine dragon among men.

But now, another Ye Xiaoyao had appeared, captivating her imagination.

"By the way, where is the duel taking place?"

Gao Shang asked.

"Let me check!" Qi Fengyu looked again at his phone and almost shouted with excitement: "The battle site is right at the Broken Heaven Waterfall beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain!"

"Ah? Right here? We’re so lucky!"

"Then why are we still climbing? Let’s head back quickly!"

Shen Junqing and her group turned back with faces full of anticipation, moving at incredible speed.