Chapter 1926 - 1925: The Bloody Maw

Tang Rao never fights prolonged battles, he always prefers a quick and decisive victory. Before Big Scar could make a move, he chose to act swiftly, catching Big Scar completely off guard.

The Taotie Divine Power is indeed well-known. Even with Great Perfection, Tang Rao was able to strike a powerful blow, forcing Big Scar back a considerable distance.

"Aren't you at the late-stage peak? Are you also at Great Perfection?"

Big Scar asked Tang Rao twice, refusing to believe what his true power could be.

"Who is like you? If I were at Great Perfection, I'd have already knocked you to the ground."

Saying Tang Rao is at Great Perfection—who is he insulting?

Big Scar didn't expect that a random comment could offend Tang Rao, deeply suspecting that Tang Rao might have a naturally difficult personality, making anything he said seem wrong.

The Taotie Hand pounced one after another. After getting a grasp of Big Scar's nature, Tang Rao pushed Big Scar back repeatedly.

"Disciple, good job!"

When Wu Suowei first met Tang Rao, Tang Rao wasn't this formidable. It was nothing more than holding a good hand, yet during play, he accidentally played it to stink like dung.

But now, despite being at a disadvantage, his hand was not played particularly well, yet because he continually improved himself, he soon reached a higher level.

"Tang Rao, how are you?"

Wu Suowei praised Tang Rao but noticed the energy Tang Rao consumed was considerable, worrying he might not persist. Tang Rao, touched by this, felt even more compelled to maintain his dignity before the women and his master.

"I'm fine."

To prevent those around him from worrying, even if there was an issue, he would grit his teeth and say he had none.

On the road of growth, who wouldn't grit their teeth and act tough?

"Are you truly fine? Be careful not to be schemed against."

Tang Rao had experienced being schemed against before, and the consequences were never great. Having suffered losses, he habitually remained cautious to avoid repeating past mistakes.

"Not that unlucky, surely."

Big Scar was right in front of him, and even if schemed against, it's not so easy to be tricked.

"It's one thing for an individual to choose death, but does a whole ship of people want to follow along?"

Big Scar was filled with anger, having aimed at birds day after day, only to have his eye pecked by one; this revenge must be sought.

"You're the one heading to death. We're fine, yet you persist in appearing before us as a pirate. If you die, that's deserved."

Rao Linger felt pained for Tang Rao. The man she wholeheartedly protected was casually bullied by an outsider. If Big Scar didn't understand when to stop, Tang Rao would certainly not be polite.

"I deserve it? The whole world deserves it. But I shouldn't be the one; why do you have everything, while I have nothing? It's unfair; Heaven has been unfair from the start!"

Big Scar seemed to have his nerves struck, as he raised his head again to look others in the eye, his gaze brimming with dissatisfaction and anger.

"It's not Heaven being unfair; it's that your intentions were wrong from the start. If you want something, earn it through labor. Strive for it, not snatch what belongs to others. With power in hand, what path doesn't work? Insisting on being a pirate, is that satisfying?"

Rao Linger stripped away Big Scar's hypocritical facade, forcing him to face his other side. But if he could accept it, he would have long ago; it's his inability to accept that leads to robbery and domineering actions.

"Why is a little girl meddling in my affairs? What I do needn't concern you?"

A large palm struck down, and Rao Linger fell directly onto the ship, her lips began bleeding, her complexion turning pale at a visible rate.

Tang Rao initially wanted to block this slap, but it was too quick, and his reflexes were half a beat slower.

"Ling Er?"

Tang Rao ignored Big Scar entirely, holding Rao Linger, checking her injuries.

Rao Linger's power wasn't as strong as Big Scar's; she was much weaker. How could she withstand Big Scar's violent assault?

Seeing Rao Linger's breath weaken further, Tang Rao took out an Elixir Pill from his Space Ring and urgently fed it to Rao Linger.

"If only Jin Jin were here."

Wen Jinjin is a Divine Doctor; besides the Elixir Pills, they surely have ways to alleviate Rao Linger's suffering.

At least the Elixir Pills kept her alive for now, already the best outcome.

"Tang Rao, I'm fine. Watch out for the person opposite you."

Rao Linger worried Tang Rao might get injured while tending to her, deliberately letting him know he shouldn't care for her but prioritize the bigger picture.

"You're more important than him!"

In moments of peril, Tang Rao always managed to utter soft-hearted words; just one sentence could move Rao Linger to tears, making her feel that even if she were to die, she felt no regrets.

"Tang Rao, watch out!"

Rao Linger had already warned Tang Rao to be careful, yet he didn't believe it until Wu Suowei pushed Tang Rao away with Immortal Energy, revealing Big Scar's intention to strike underhand while Tang Rao wasn't paying attention.

He didn't consider what kind of person he was; the attempt to strike underhandedly at this moment revealed poor character, intolerable to anyone.

Tang Rao temporarily left Rao Linger in the care of others; in moments like these, he knew exactly what needed to be done.

"I have despised those who do shady things behind the scenes all my life, and you just happen to be one of them."

From the moment he set the trap on himself, Tang Rao had one thought: he would crush Big Scar's dignity and physical form bit by bit, ensuring Big Scar realized that even if some people's power was weaker, they were never to be provoked.

With the trap in place, Big Scar couldn't perceive any of Tang Rao's maneuvers or even Tang Rao's presence; he wouldn't know where Tang Rao might suddenly appear from.

"Hahaha, weren't you quite capable earlier? Understand you're not my match and flee hastily, leaving behind women and your master?"

Big Scar exuded confidence, showing no awareness of the oncoming danger from behind.

Tang Rao moved in circles, attacking from behind, channeling significant energy into the Taotie Hand strike, only to land it on Big Scar's back.

He thought this strike would leave Big Scar paralyzed if not lifeless; surprisingly, Big Scar was so resilient, even though the blow caused seemingly no external harm, it's uncertain how he fares internally.