Chapter 528 - 297: Dominating the Grand Competition, I Aim to Battle Rank 4! (Part 2)

But as Wang Chan said, there were still signs of life, breathing, and a trace of breath.

"Phew..."

Song Yuanshan and many others present quietly breathed a sigh of relief. As the Governor of Donglai, Song Yuanshan naturally didn’t care about the life or death of the Tao Family and the Li Family.

However, if the Tao Family and the Li Family completely fall out and start a full-scale war, it would be detrimental to the prosperity and security of Donglai County, which would harm his reputation as the Prefectural Governor.

After careful inspection, Tao Jidong’s expression also relaxed a bit, but soon turned cold again.

He glared viciously at Su Mu.

"Cur, you’ve destroyed the Qi Sea Dantian of my nephew. Such malicious intent, could it have been taught by the Li Family..."

Upon hearing that Tao Xinglie’s Qi Sea Dantian was abolished, the crowd was once again in an uproar.

To a Daoist Cultivator, Qi Sea Dantian is as important as power and Qi Blood to a Martial Artist. After the Qi Sea Dantian is destroyed, Tao Xinglie would become a cripple, even if the Tao Family could find rare medicines to restore his Qi Sea Dantian.

Not to mention reaching the Upper Three Grades in his lifetime, even returning to his previous peak would be extremely difficult.

For a talent of a noble family, especially one who has received the inheritance of a Great Cultivator like the Heaven-Burning Daoist, this is undoubtedly more torturous and cruel than killing him outright.

Even with Su Mu’s determination and the experiences of two lifetimes, when his meridians were severed, he briefly considered suicide upon waking.

Let alone Tao Xinglie, a genius from a noble family who grew up in a sheltered environment, never facing major setbacks.

The crowd realized that Tao Xinglie was thoroughly crippled, and were amazed at Wang Chan’s ruthlessness, crippling Tao Xinglie with a single move.

Moreover, everyone could hear the venom in Tao Jidong’s words, once again pointing out that Wang Chan acted under the Li Family’s instructions, unwilling to let the matter drop.

"Boom!"

A terrifying aura erupted from Tao Jidong, his Grandmaster’s Aura overshadowing Su Mu.

Su Mu pretended to look tense and stepped back half a step, just as a white-haired elder from the Li Family quickly strode in front of Wang Chan, shielding him.

"Tao Jidong, since your talented nephew isn’t dead, don’t push your luck. Moreover, how can it be that the Tao Family can act in the Martial Arts Arena but my Li Family’s tributor cannot retaliate?"

With these words, participants from various counties and other forces in Donglai all cast varying gazes at the Tao Family.

From the guest seats, Tao Yang acknowledged their error, and with a cold look in his eyes but a calm tone, he spoke.

"This was my Tao Family’s junior being inferior in skills. Carry him down for treatment!"

With Tao Yang’s command, Tao Jidong gave Su Mu a harsh look, waved his hand to take Tao Xinglie away, and several doctors who were on standby quickly gathered around.

After handing him over to the doctors, Tao Jidong sat back in his chair, knowing that both the previous incident in the restaurant and this battle were undoubtedly blows to his face.

Sitting in his chair, he coldly stared at Wang Chan, who was walking off the stage, his eyes flickering, pondering something.

"In this battle, Li Family’s Wang Chan is the victor!"

Soon, Gu Dongcheng announced the result of the battle, wanting to put the matter to rest, as the confrontation between the two great noble families had everyone afraid to speak loudly.

Now that the storm had passed, the onlookers erupted, eagerly discussing the recent battle.

"Where on earth did the Li Family find such a monster? Wang Chan is incredibly strong. Tao Xinglie, who possessed the Great Cultivator’s legacy, went all out and still lost. I’m afraid Gu Zheng and Song Jingyuan would also be defeated on the spot."

"Yes, Wang Chan is indeed strong, and extremely ruthless, crippling Tao Xinglie with one move."

"However, while Wang Chan’s strength is formidable, that wasn’t entirely his own power just now. If I sensed correctly, his punch resonated with Bai Jiao Mountain’s energy. He can attune to Bai Jiao Mountain and borrow part of its strength."

"In Bai Jiao Mountain, no one among Donglai’s younger generation can be a match for Wang Chan!"

The mountain-top square was bustling with voices, and soon discerning eyes from various major forces noticed the ’traces’ from the shocking previous battle, where Wang Chan once again drew upon Bai Jiao Mountain’s energy.

Su Mu listened to the discussions, his expression unchanged, walking off the Martial Arts Arena with the Li Family elder.

Seeing that Su Mu remained silent, the Li Family elder spoke to comfort him.

"Don’t think too much. Even if you accidentally killed that Tao Family kid, as long as it wasn’t intentional, it wasn’t your fault."

"In a competition, there is always bloodshed. If he died, it’s just his lack of skill...rest assured, my Li Family isn’t like the Tao Family. Focus on the competition; the rest will be handled by my Li Family."

Finishing his words, the Li Family elder took a deep look at Su Mu, feeling pleased yet recalling Wang Chan’s reaction of stepping back a half step when facing Tao Jidong earlier.

But soon the Li Family elder shook his head slightly.

"Tao Jidong is the Law Enforcement Hall elder of the Tao Family, reaching the peak of Fourth Grade and already forming a Grandmaster’s Aura. Among the younger generation, facing Tao Jidong as calmly as Wang Chan is already rare."

The Li Family elder nodded approvingly, comparing it to placing Song Jingyuan, Gu Zheng, and others in Wang Chan’s position earlier.

Faced with Tao Jidong’s partially-revealed Grandmaster’s Force Field in rage, those like Song Jingyuan and Gu Zheng would likely be pale with fright, much worse than Wang Chan.

Backing away only half a step already demonstrated an extraordinary disposition.

"This child’s disposition and martial talent, his future achievements are limitless!"

Having thought through, the Li Family elder couldn’t help but be impressed.

Upon returning to the Li Family’s resting area, Li Changshan and Li Yao quickly approached. Li Yao was even resentful over Tao Jidong’s actions earlier, sending his voice over.