Chapter 725: Dual Kings

Chapter 725: Chapter 725: Dual Kings

"My martial arts might not be a match for yours," Yang Qi said with a smile, "but don’t forget, I am the number one Divine Doctor of the Southern Territory. I can save lives, but I can also take them."

Now that the owner of the Star Shining Society was no longer needed, Yang Qi had reverted to his true appearance.

"When you were all hiding out there just now, did you not notice a strange smell? My apologies, but that was a volatile poison," Yang Qi continued. "While it’s not fatal, it’s enough to knock all of you unconscious. You were rather careless, weren’t you?"

"A mere toxin is nothing to me!" the King of Hidden Weapons, Tang Yu, said coldly.

"Of course, it can’t harm you. But if I don’t give your men the antidote, they will all die from the poison in three days," Yang Qi explained. "King of Hidden Weapons, I never intended to make an enemy of the Tang Sect. The matter with the Tang Family in Sea City is what drew your attention. You have already done your part to help, so why must you continue this relentless pursuit? Do you really wish to fight to the death?"

"Hmph, no matter how silver-tongued you are, you will die today!" Tang Yu scoffed.

"I am to die?" Yang Qi asked, looking at Tang Yu. "Is there no other way?"

"The only path for you is death. There are no other options," Tang Yu stated coldly.

Yang Qi shook his head. "Impulsiveness is a demon, King of Hidden Weapons. You may be powerful, but I am not necessarily afraid of you. I wanted to discuss this peacefully, but since you are unwilling, then bring it on. If you can kill me, my life is yours for the taking."

"Hmph, then we shall see!"

Tang Yu suddenly flicked his wrist. A cold gleam shot toward Yang Qi at a speed that was clearly supersonic.

No wonder they call him the King of Hidden Weapons. An ordinary Martial Artist could never block something so terrifyingly fast. I certainly can’t.

So, he simply gave up on defending.

Someone else will block it for me.

CLANG!

Just as the hidden weapon was about to pierce Yang Qi’s body, Poison Spider finally moved. With a single silk thread from his hand, he intercepted the weapon and sent it flying.

"Hm?" Tang Yu hadn’t noticed Poison Spider’s presence until now. Looking at him, he frowned. "Why is it you?"

"And why can’t it be me?" Poison Spider replied with a smile.

They obviously know each other.

"You’re protecting him?" Tang Yu’s frown deepened.

"That’s right. With me here today, you won’t be able to kill him," Poison Spider said, still smiling.

"Then you can try!" Tang Yu gritted his teeth. "Poison Spider, you are known as the King of Extreme Poison, one of the Eight Kings of the World. We have never crossed paths before. This time, I am eager to see who is more formidable—you, the King of Extreme Poison, or me, the King of Hidden Weapons!"

As he spoke, he produced another hidden weapon.

"The Peacock Feather!" Poison Spider frowned. "Are you insane? Do you want to kill everyone here?"

The Peacock Feather was an exceedingly dangerous, wide-area hidden weapon that made no distinction between friend and foe. Once unleashed, everyone except the user would suffer the consequences.

"If you leave, I won’t have to use it," Tang Yu said.

"Heh, do you take me for that kind of person?" Poison Spider retorted mockingly. "I am not that kind-hearted. If they die, they die. What does that have to do with me? If you want to make your move, then go ahead. But you had better think carefully about how the Martial Alliance will deal with you once word of this gets out."

"The Martial Alliance!" Tang Yu muttered the name, then snorted coldly. "You’re ruthless. But even without the Peacock Feather, I have plenty of other hidden weapons. More than enough to kill you!"

Instantly, another hidden weapon flew from Tang Yu’s hand.

"The Life and Death Talisman!"

Poison Spider’s brow furrowed. Countless silk threads suddenly materialized around his body, making him truly resemble a spider.

"Thousand Machine Guide!"

The two kings clashed. Both were among the Eight Kings of the World, and their Combat Power was terrifying. Even from a great distance, Yang Qi could feel the immense pressure.

And to think, these two aren’t even the type who specialize in direct combat. One excels with poison, the other with hidden weapons. The Combat Power of a king who specializes in frontal assaults must be even more frightening.

Yang Qi clenched his fists.

The Eight Kings of the World are truly on another level. I have to admit, even if I unleashed the full power of the Immortal Gourd, I would be no match for any of them. If I encountered one, I would have no choice but to surrender.

But he wasn’t discouraged. On the contrary, seeing such experts ignited a fierce fighting spirit within him.

I am already at the fourth layer of the Body Tempering Stage. If I continue on this path, I will grow stronger step by step. One day, I will be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Eight Kings. Who would dare to look down on me then? Then, I should be able to truly be with Lin Qingxuan, too, instead of suffering in this current state of wanting something I cannot have.

He took a deep breath and turned his attention back to the distant battle between the two kings. The fight was incredibly intense, a relentless back-and-forth of lethal exchanges. After more than a hundred exchanges, the two suddenly broke apart. Both were panting slightly, appearing to have fought to a draw where neither had gained an advantage.

Tang Yu gave Yang Qi a long, deep look, his brow furrowed.

If I can’t kill him today, it will be nearly impossible in the future. This young man is growing too fast.

"Fine. Cure them of the poison, and I will leave now," Tang Yu sighed. Even his personal attempt to kill Yang Qi had failed.

This young man’s luck is too strong. And to make matters worse, I can feel another expert watching me from the shadows.

This gave him an indescribable sense of dread. The feeling of being constantly watched was unnerving.

"King of Hidden Weapons, remember my words. I have no intention of making an enemy of the Tang Sect, but neither do I fear the Tang Sect. Cooperation benefits us both, while conflict brings harm to both sides. You should weigh your options carefully," Yang Qi said. He then waved his hand, and a puff of thick smoke drifted over the unconscious men. At once, all the sleeping Tang Sect Martial Artists stirred and awoke.

"Sect Leader, we...!"

"Enough. We are going back."

Before leaving, Tang Yu took one last, deep look at Yang Qi.

How did he get the King of Extreme Poison, Poison Spider, to willingly stay by his side? Just who is this Yang Qi?

"Thank you," Yang Qi said, finally breathing a sigh of relief as he watched Tang Yu and his men depart.

That was a huge gamble. I didn’t actually know that Poison Spider was the King of Extreme Poison. But I was out of options, short of abandoning my brothers, which I couldn’t bring myself to do. It looks like the gamble paid off.

He was truly grateful to Poison Spider, which was why he thanked him first.

"No need for thanks. I promised I would help you; I was simply fulfilling that promise," Poison Spider said with a wave of his hand. "However, do not forget about the elixir you promised to refine for me."

"Do not worry. Come and retrieve it in three days," Yang Qi said.

He had originally planned to stall for a while, but since Poison Spider had helped him so tremendously today, he knew he ought to treat him better.

"Excellent!" Poison Spider said with a smile.