Chapter 344 - 262: Void Stone

Chapter 344: Chapter 262: Void Stone

SHHFFFT!

Six strands of Wind Binding landed on the Huang Family’s Fifth Grade.

His speed, which had been like a sharp arrow, instantly slowed to a snail’s pace.

Afterimages intertwined as a hurricane raged!

The Huang Family’s Fifth Grade continuously used Instant Step, his figure flickering in and out of existence as he rushed into the distance.

Clones, Instant Step, Wind Manipulation...

He used every escape technique he had, one after another.

Multiple figures appeared on the horizon, scattering in different directions.

BZZZZ—

A resonant hum filled the air as Tang Wen’s hands moved so fast they left afterimages.

Gravel scraped violently in mid-air, bursting into sparks as a barrage of Flying Stones shot out.

It looked like the continuous lines of fire from an anti-aircraft gun streaking across the night sky!

THWACK!

A piece of gravel struck one of the Huang Family’s Fifth Grade’s fleeing figures, and the entire silhouette vanished instantly.

It was a clone.

THWACK! THWACK! THWACK!

In the blink of an eye, Tang Wen had shattered five clones. The last one was, naturally, the real body.

Five White Tigers pounced on him at once.

Hu Qi revealed his true form, his body swelling with the wind until he resembled a colossal beast of antiquity!

Even Tang Wen was stunned, let alone everyone else.

The mountain-sized White Tiger opened its massive maw and roared, unleashing a visible shockwave of air.

The greatest sounds are imperceptible.

The tiger’s roar clearly contained a Spiritual Attack.

The Huang Family’s Fifth Grade, who had been desperately trying to flee, collapsed headfirst after less than three miles.

Three White Tigers and two Forbidden Guards of the White Tiger Tribe closed in on him.

Bai Ningbing and the dozen or so people with her were completely dumbfounded.

’When did Fifth Grades become so worthless?’

Even in White Stone City, it was exceedingly rare to see six or seven Fifth-Grade Powerhouses deployed at once.

The rest of her group was in disarray. They wanted to run but didn’t dare, trembling with uncertainty about what to do.

Bai Ningbing, having come from a Fourth Grade Clan, composed herself. Looking toward Tang Wen, she asked, "Young Master, I am a daughter of the Bai Family’s direct lineage from White Stone City. Might there be some misunderstanding between us?"

Her words had barely faded when a cold sneer cut through the air. "A misunderstanding?! Sister Ningbing! There is no misunderstanding between us, only a blood feud!"

Bai Ningbing’s heart skipped a beat. She whipped her head around and saw a woman in white who had appeared, at some unknown point, a hundred meters away.

"Bai You Ruo?!" she cried out, her composure shattering.

A savage glint flashed through her beautiful eyes.

"You actually managed to mobilize so many Fifth Grade masters?!"

Bai Ningbing was momentarily speechless, her expression incredibly complicated.

It was as if she had witnessed something unbelievable.

"Your Seventh Young Master’s branch has been struggling in this Northwest Wilderness for so long, and it turns out you found such a powerful ally. If that’s the case, why did you let Bai Shuo go to his death that night?"

The question was utterly venomous.

As a daughter of the Bai Family’s direct lineage, Bai Ningbing’s temperament and abilities were naturally top-notch.

After calming down, she spotted the issue.

She had seen portraits of Tang Wen many times and now recalled his identity.

The Black Water Gang’s Seventh Young Master, the most handsome young man in Ganshan City, the man favored by the Saintess of the White Tiger Tribe!

’So, it’s not that Bai You Ruo is formidable.’

’It’s Tang Wen who’s formidable.’

’Therefore, the best course of action is to drive a wedge between them.’

As expected, Bai You Ruo flew into a rage. "Slander! What do you mean, ’go to his death’?! According to the Bai Family rules, Fifth Grade masters cannot be used in the succession struggle! Furthermore, colluding with outsiders to harm our own clansmen is punishable by death without mercy! You’re finished!"

Bai Ningbing curled her lip. "You have the power now. I’m in your hands, so of course, whatever you say goes. But I’m not alone."

She pointed a finger, and the members of the Bai Family’s exploration team fell silent as cicadas in winter.

They all avoided Bai You Ruo’s gaze, lowering their heads and trembling.

’That’s right. These people were also accomplices in the murder of Uncle Shuo and the others.’

A cold glint flashed in Bai You Ruo’s eyes.

Watching the two women, Tang Wen suddenly interjected, "Ganshan City has a Heart Stone that can distinguish truth from lies. Your White Stone City should have similar methods."

Bai Ningbing’s expression stiffened. She looked at Tang Wen and gave a bitter smile. "Young Master Tang, this humble woman has long heard of your great name. I wonder what promises this woman, Bai You Ruo, has made to you. At this moment, I dare not lie. Whatever Sister You Ruo can promise you, I can too. And whatever she can’t promise you, I can still deliver. I implore you, Young Master Tang Wen, to reconsider. Our faction is much stronger than theirs."

Tang Wen didn’t mince his words. He glanced at Bai Ningbing, who was undeniably a beauty, and said, "I believe everything you’ve said. But Miss You Ruo and I are friends who have faced adversity together. Besides, you don’t play by the rules. You’re unscrupulous in achieving your goals. If I were to ally with you, I’m afraid I’d constantly have to watch my back for your betrayal."

Bai Ningbing froze, not knowing how to respond.

Because Tang Wen was exactly right.

’I really am that kind of person.’

’But sticking to principles is too difficult.’

’What’s wrong with taking shortcuts?’

’Everyone else does it.’

’Only fools like Bai You Ruo would still be thinking about family rules when they’re tens of thousands of miles away.’

’To the victor go the spoils.’

’If I had won, who would have cared about my methods?’

’If it weren’t for bad luck, I would have already won.’

She closed her eyes, her heart a tangled mess of frustration and confusion.

Bai You Ruo personally administered Soft Fragrance Powder to everyone, including Bai Ningbing.

Afterward, she went to find Tang Wen to discuss their next steps.

"I plan to have my own people come here. First, to get their confessions and take Bai Ningbing back. Second, to form an alliance between our Bai Family and all of you."

Tang Wen looked at her. "And by ’all of you,’ you mean?"

"The Black Water Gang, the Giant Rock Martial Arts Hall, and the White Tiger Tribe, which you represent."

"The first two are easy enough, but as for the White Tiger Tribe, I’ll have to ask the Saintess."

"Mm, as long as you’re not against it."

Bai You Ruo had grown smarter, too. The White Tiger Tribe and White Stone City were separated by far more than tens of thousands of miles.

There were no conflicting interests between the two sides.

An alliance would be nothing more than a verbal agreement.

Trade between them was a possibility, but expecting a true alliance with frequent contact was simply unrealistic.