Chapter 2330 - 2303: Revealing My Trump Card

"Yang Family Master, do you really think I, Tang Qingyun, have only this one card up my sleeve?"

Tang Qingyun, upon hearing Yang Anlong’s words, confidently said, "The Tang Family and your Yang Family are like lips and teeth; if you’re destroyed by Lu Tianxing, our Tang Family won’t fare any better in the future. Since I’m daring to say this today, I’m sure I have a way to deal with Lu Tianxing. Besides, this isn’t my only card."

"Young Master Tang, what do you mean by that?"

"Yang Family Master, you’re right that the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle and poison are indeed powerless against Lu Tianxing, who has reached the Late Stage of Mythical. But what if we add Tang Kongming?"

At this moment, Tang Qingyun decided to reveal another card by informing Yang Anlong about Tang Kongming’s existence.

Because Tang Qingyun clearly understood that Yang Anlong is someone who won’t act without solid confidence. If he didn’t give Yang Anlong enough assurance, he wouldn’t agree to this plan.

Though he disclosed this to Yang Anlong, Tang Qingyun believed Yang Anlong wouldn’t dare expose Tang Kongming. Just as he told Yang Anlong, if one falls, the other will follow; the Yang Family falling means the Tang Family’s demise is near, and vice versa.

Now, telling Yang Anlong is merely to strengthen his persuasion. Even if Yang Anlong knows, what difference does it make? Once the Tang Family develops the Peacock Feather, the Yang Family can be easily crushed.

"Tang Kongming."

Upon hearing Tang Qingyun’s words, Yang Anlong’s expression changed dramatically. He initially thought that apart from the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle, Tang Qingyun’s remaining cards were just skilled experts from the Tang Family. Yet, he hadn’t expected Tang Qingyun’s other card to be Tang Kongming.

Yang Anlong knew a bit about Tang Kongming, the most terrifying genius of the Tang Family. Without his mistakes, the Tang Family might have long since expanded beyond Shu, with powers rivaling or exceeding that of Old Master Lu.

Even though Tang Kongming erred, crippled himself, and fled the Tang Family, it’s undeniable that he was a true genius. Now, fifty years later, he’s reappeared in Beijing, indicating his terrifying power increase. Otherwise, coming to Beijing equates to seeking death.

Yang Anlong now understood why Tang Qingyun had the confidence to confront Lu Tianxing. With Tang Kongming’s presence, even if he kills Lu Tianxing, Tang Qingyun can leave Beijing unscathed. Even if Old Master Lu intervenes, it won’t matter; a top expert can leave whenever they desire.

"Yang Family Master, do you now think I can destroy Lu Tianxing?"

Tang Qingyun’s voice again reached Yang Anlong’s ears, filled with confidence.

Yang Anlong didn’t immediately respond but fell into contemplation, finally speaking after a long pause, "Alright, Young Master Tang, I agree with your request. But if you deceive me, I’ll show no mercy."

"Yang Family Master, rest assured, Lu Tianxing is doomed this time. As the popular saying goes, if I want Lu Tianxing dead, even Jesus can’t save him, as I declare." Tang Qingyun laughed heartily.

"Let it be so."

As the conversation ended, Yang Anlong didn’t say anything further and hung up the phone.

Listening to the busy tone in the phone, Tang Qingyun slowly tossed the phone onto the sofa, with a bloodthirsty killing intent, "Yang Family, Yang Anlong, this time I’ll let your Yang Family live a bit longer. Once our Tang Family crafts the Peacock Feather, you’ll be the first target to establish our might."

Tang Qingyun resolved in his heart: when the Tang Family steps out of Shu, to assert dominance, they would choose the Yang Family. Destroying the Yang Family would ensure no one in China dared oppose the Tang Family.

Elsewhere, in the depths of Shennongjia.

In the same small courtyard, Heavenly God sat there, holding a handful of fish feed, casually tossing it into the nearby pond. Watching the fishes scrambling for food, a faint smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.

"Thump!" "Thump!" "Thump!"

Suddenly, urgent footsteps sounded from outside, soon followed by an elder swiftly striding in.

Upon hearing the footsteps, Heavenly God raised his head slowly, glanced at the elder, and spoke, "Elder Huang, how’s it going? Have you found where the Qi Refiner’s Grave is?"

Elder Huang, upon hearing Heavenly God’s question, shook his head slowly, "Young Master, after our recent surveys using the two Four Symbols Rings, we’ve narrowed down the location of the Qi Refiner’s Grave. But unfortunately, we still can’t pinpoint its exact position."

"Are two Four Symbols Rings really insufficient?" Heavenly God asked, frowning.

"No way!"

Elder Huang sighed, "Young Master, as I mentioned, this Qi Refiner’s Grave is shrouded in a formation that prevents us from confirming its whereabouts until it’s dispelled. The Four Symbols Rings are essential for breaking the formation—not mere keys to the grave. Only by obtaining all four rings can we discover the grave; otherwise, there’s no other way to find it."

"Elder Huang, are you saying we absolutely must acquire the remaining two Four Symbols Rings?" Heavenly God asked.

"Correct."

Elder Huang nodded, "Indeed, only if we acquire the two rings held by Third Young Master of Lu Family can we truly pinpoint the Qi Refiner’s Grave. Otherwise, we can’t find its trace, even if it’s right under our noses."

Hearing this again, Heavenly God’s brows furrowed. He left Japan and came to the depths of Shennongjia hoping to locate the Qi Refiner’s Grave using the two Four Symbols Rings, then enter to claim its contents. Thus, he hadn’t engaged Lu Tianxing directly.

Though the Four Great Families were powerful, they’ve declined. If they clashed directly with Lu Tianxing, Heavenly God lacked confidence in escaping Old Master Lu’s frenzy unscathed.

This is why Heavenly God stayed hidden instead of appearing openly. But now, it seems confrontation with Lu Tianxing is inevitable.