Chapter 1925 - 1924: Wrath

"Calling you an ugly ghost is me giving you face. Grandpa Tang Rao is going to peel off your skin to see how your Big Scar is doing."

After adding insult to injury, Big Scar's anger was finally fully provoked. Tang Rao may lack other skills, but getting someone mad, that's something he's good at.

"My Big Scar? I spit on that. My name IS Big Scar, you little punk. Watch how I take care of you today."

Furious and humiliated, Big Scar aimed a Flame Palm directly at Tang Rao.

The Flame Palm is Big Scar's exclusive martial art technique. When it strikes, it burns like wildfire, and the flames linger without dissipating. That's how he got his Big Scar.

Yes, he had burned himself during training gone awry. Speaking of this, Big Scar still feels a lingering fear.

But those days are behind him. Just thinking about the burning scene fills him with rage, adding even more hatred toward Tang Rao.

"Strike a person, but not the face; reveal flaws, but not weaknesses. If I don't teach you a lesson today, you won't know what it means to have someone better out there."

Several consecutive Flame Palms hit, causing the ship to sway. The array on the ship had cracks and was unlikely to hold for much longer.

"Let your four mistresses step back. This disfigured man isn't easy to deal with. I'll face him first as the mentor, and if I can't handle it, then you can help."

While Wu Suowei might not seem reliable normally, in times of crisis, he's always the first to step up, protecting Tang Rao. Even if Tang Rao didn't need Wu Suowei's protection, hearing those words made him feel comfortable at heart.

"Master, with our strength, could we really fear someone disfigured?"

Tang Rao might not yet realize that it's not about numbers but about whether they could become Big Scar's opponent in the face of absolute power.

"Tang Rao, this person has already reached the peak of Great Perfection at the late stage of being a god. You simply can't compare to him. Let's take advantage of the array not being completely broken and find a place to hide."

Known for her calmness, Bei Lin expressed her opinion. Even Bei Lin advised Tang Rao to hide briefly to avoid unnecessary losses.

"Why should I find a place to hide?"

The other person was no match for Tang Rao. Even if they should hide, it should be the opponent who does so.

"Can't you see that his power is way beyond yours?"

Bei Lin almost reached for Tang Rao's neck, demanding to know what his deal was.

"Great Perfection of the late-stage god? I'm the late-stage of being a god too, the kind that can fight beyond my level. How come you haven't praised me for being so impressive?"

For Tang Rao, any compliment from Bei Lin, even just a tiny one, would make him content.

"Achievements from fighting beyond your level are old news. Doesn't it feel embarrassing to bring that up now? I find it rather cringe-worthy."

Weren't spouses supposed to mutual love and trust? Tang Rao hadn't felt any sense of love or trust from Bei Lin for quite some time.

"I've always been able to fight above my level; you just haven't noticed. What can I do?"

Bei Lin simply lacks an eye for beauty. If she had an eye for beauty, she'd easily discover Tang Rao's strengths.

"I ask you, have you thought about whether you want to go down with the ship or let me throw you off so we can keep the ship intact?"

Big Scar felt like his ears were about to form calluses after listening to all this family drama. He was eager to possess the small ship and watch its occupants get eaten by sea beasts.

He was never a good person; seeing these stimulating events made his mind clearer.

"What? We're doomed either way? Can't we just give you the small ship and you let us go? Isn't that better?"

Wu Suowei, lacking principles, immediately chose survival over the ship, abandoning the thought of keeping it.

"Master, are you forsaking your principles?"

Tang Rao looked at Wu Suowei like he was a clown, wondering if Wu Suowei just said it casually or was serious about giving it all up.

"Without the ship, I can make another one. If you lose your life, what do I say to your father?"

When Wu Suowei gets anxious, his words can sometimes be taken seriously.

"You actually care about my life?"

Stars appeared in Tang Rao's eyes. Was he really that important? Was Wu Suowei willing to sacrifice everything for him?

"Of course. I've met many apprentices, but only you are promising. The person I, Wu Suowei, recognize will never change in this lifetime."

Tang Rao and Wu Suowei could talk endlessly, while Big Scar, who was watching the fight, couldn't hold back and jumped in directly, nearly crippling Tang Rao with two hits.

Yes, the layer of the array on the small ship is gone. Originally seen as impenetrable to outsiders, even experts had to admit defeat when they encountered it.

"Broken!"

When Big Scar struck with his palms, he stirred the surrounding seawater. The water splashed onto Tang Rao, almost drowning him.

Tang Rao, acknowledging his own limitations, realized the opponent's intent to attack. His first move was to find the four girls and protect them.

"Such a shame about this array. Once so perfect, its destruction has significantly reduced its value."

Big Scar even had the nerve to disdain this boat? He nearly ruined the entire vessel, and retaining the small ship was already fortunate amid misfortune.

"Ugly thing! I'm giving you face!"

It's one thing to bully Tang Rao, but since Wu Suowei was willing to sacrifice so much to protect Tang Rao, Tang Rao couldn't let Wu Suowei suffer.

He would fiercely guard his women and his mentor's life.

Tang Rao's rage activated his Taotie Bloodline, fully awakening the Taotie Bloodline after reaching the late-stage god peak. The fierce Taotie bared its teeth behind Tang Rao, and a deep, ancient bell-like sound resonated behind him.

Those familiar with Tang Rao knew this was a sign he was about to go all out.

"I won't attack unless attacked. If attacked, I will certainly retaliate."

An overwhelming surge of anger swept in, causing Big Scar to lose his balance, nearly falling into the sea.

It was merely a display of aura, but Big Scar couldn't even withstand it, unable to accept it.

Well, he was even more fragile than Tang Rao imagined.

Taking advantage of Big Scar still being rattled by the shock Tang Rao had caused, Tang Rao pressured Big Scar further, showing him he was not someone to be trifled with.

Strong individuals remain strong. Big Scar quickly regained his normal level, coming out of the shock he faced and dealing with Tang Rao's moves more cautiously.