Chapter 2269 - 2264: Betting on Two Moves

Chapter 2269: Chapter 2264: Betting on Two Moves

"There is a way, naturally, but it requires a great cost."

Tang Ming recalled the words of the Nine-headed Goose Deer and sighed heavily.

Lu Gou raised his eyebrows: "Cost, what cost? Do you need Spirit Stones?"

"Of course, it’s not about the Spirit Stones, but other matters. First, why should I save them? They are my enemies, aren’t they? After they turned into demons, I should rightfully kill them. Wouldn’t that be more beneficial to me?"

Tang Ming looked at Lu Gou.

Lu Gou’s expression turned grim, and he took a deep breath: "You’ve killed my disciple. This grudge won’t be easily resolved. But since you can cure the demon pattern, I’ll give you a chance. Take two of my strikes."

"What?"

Hu Jiusheng and Hu Jiuze’s expressions changed drastically.

Hu Jiuze stepped forward: "Lu Gou, you’re bullying the young ones too much, aren’t you? It’s only two strikes. Let me take them."

Tang Ming shook his head and then grabbed Hu Jiuze’s arm, saying: "Ninth Aunt, don’t intervene. I think I can take this."

"Take what? Do you know Lu Gou’s strength? Even if he considers your ability to cure the demon pattern and doesn’t kill you, you’ll still suffer serious injuries and problems with your foundation."

Hu Jiuze shook his head and stood in front of Tang Ming, looking as if she wanted to eat Lu Gou alive.

"Ninth Aunt, I am the lord of West Desolation. I am the City Lord of West Desolation City. Since I said I’d take it, I’ll take it. However, Senior Lu Gou, taking your two strikes is not enough to resolve the previous grievances, considering your strength."

Tang Ming stopped Lu Gou.

Standing aside, Fox Bachang and Hu Jiusheng began to ponder. They all felt that Tang Ming seemed to have a trump card.

"Oh? Tell me, what other thoughts do you have?"

Lu Gou’s eyes narrowed. He hadn’t expected Tang Ming to be so confident. Even if he couldn’t kill him, crippling him would be easy.

"Senior, you are an elder. Normally, with my strength, I might die in one strike. So I’ll gamble with you. I’ll stand still. If you can knock me back and make me move, I’ll concede."

"Conversely, if I’m not moved by your strike, the previous grievances are over, and neither the people of the Zeng Family nor you can bring it up or seek revenge. What do you think?"

Tang Ming’s gaze fell on Lu Gou.

Lu Gou laughed boisterously: "Arrogant! Tang Ming, you are too arrogant! Do you think, even with just me Lu Gou, I couldn’t move you? Even if there were ten Tang Mings, I could easily knock you away."

"Then let’s try it."

Tang Ming reached out. The Qiankun Nine Palace Tripod flew out from his Storage Ring, and rays of light emanated from it.

Tang Ming activated the Qiankun Nine Palaces Technique, enveloping himself completely.

Hu Jiuze stood beside Tang Ming, but Fox Bachang pulled her away. She glared at Lu Gou, ready to fight him if he dared to hurt Tang Ming.

Lu Gou took a deep breath, aware that even with his strength, fighting those behind Tang Ming would make it impossible for him to leave unscathed.

At that moment, Niu Yinghao and Niu Yingzi from Dou Niu Mountain arrived, followed by Lin Hao, the Tower Master of West Desolation City.

These people were all Tang Ming’s supporters, and the Immortal Artifact Tripod Tang Ming produced was evidently not ordinary.

"Tang Ming, regardless of the conflict between you and me, if you take my two strikes, the previous grudges will be erased. But I hope you can later help my two disciples cure their demon patterns."

Lu Gou spoke as his body descended from mid-air, punching the Immortal Energy Barrier Tang Ming erected.

The Qiankun Nine Palace Tripod gave a buzzing sound, and the forces of Immortal Evil converged where Lu Gou attacked, directly rebounding his demonic Qi.

Lu Gou’s expression changed drastically as he retreated several steps, hovering mid-air with a surprised look at Tang Ming.

Tang Ming’s lips curled slightly: "Senior, you underestimated me with your first strike. Surely you didn’t even use the strength of the First Layer?"

Lu Gou’s lips twitched. He had used at least three layers of strength with that strike. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so embarrassed by the rebound.

"Enough talk! Take my second strike!"

A massive phantom appeared behind Lu Gou, resembling a scarred Demon Monarch.

A faint golden glow appeared on Lu Gou, the Cultivation Technique of Buddhist Cultivation.

As the glow shimmered, the phantom of the Demon Monarch showed a frightened expression and surged into Lu Gou’s body. The demonic Qi on Lu Gou intensified, darkening the sky like ink.

The Evil Qi within Tang Ming grew thicker, causing those close to him to feel a painful sting from it.

"This is the Evil Poison. I always thought Tang Ming City Lord had exceptional skills in Elixir Cultivation and Alchemy; unexpectedly, he also has such superb techniques in Poison Skill."

Guo Muye took a deep breath, looking at Zhou Mo beside him.

Zhou Mo nodded and said: "If they had the same strength, the City Lord would be much stronger than Lu Gou. Unfortunately, the gap between them is too large."

"Lu Gou didn’t use his full strength."

Hu Erleng glanced at Zhou Mo and Guo Muye beside him. However, looking at Lu Gou in the air, his expression grew serious.

Rumblings.

A series of loud explosive sounds echoed in the air.

Lu Gou’s demonic Qi resembled a sharp sword, while Tang Ming’s Evil Qi seemed like a black hole.

Hu Jiusheng raised her scepter high, casting rays around the battlefield.

The formations of the Fox Tail Mountain Range resisted the released forces, and Tang Ming removed his Immortal Energy Barrier, spitting blood from his mouth.

He took an Elixir and put it in his mouth: "Senior, I won."

"Good. I take back my previous words. You, kid, are a real man."

Lu Gou gave a thumbs-up.

Zeng Wang, standing behind him, raised his eyebrows but remained silent.

Tang Ming smiled at Lu Gou, then said: "Now that the past is past, let’s discuss things inside. Eighth Aunt, prepare food; I want to entertain Senior Lu."

Fox Bachang nodded, and Niu Yinghao came to Tang Ming’s side: "City Lord, do you want to ally with Lu Gou?"

"That’s the intention. Let’s talk. It’s better to resolve enemies rather than make them. I believe he understands this."