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Chapter 133: Turmoil (Make-up Update 1425)
Chapter 133: Turmoil (Make-up Update 1425)
The sudden return of so many cultivation techniques clearly showed how determined the boy was to sever his father-son relationship with Li Tiangang!
He Jianlan glanced at Li Tiangang's ashen face and sighed:
"Tian Gang, you are still a father. Don't hold a grudge against Li Hao. If not for the open-mindedness of the older generation, your marriage to Qing Qing would have faced countless obstacles, and your child would have suffered many criticisms."
"Everyone says Li Hao is fortunate, but in what way is he fortunate? Although he was born into a noble family and lived a life of luxury, you and Qing Qing have never been by his side. The child waited fourteen years for you to return, and after just a few days, such a major conflict arose between you."
"If this continues, the bond between you and your son will truly be lost."
"Seventh Uncle."
Li Xuanli's eyes were complex as he said, "I've seen that boy, Li Hao, and he's not as bad as you say. If he were my son, I would be overjoyed. He is polite and measured, far from rash. Besides, you saw the results of the interrogation..."
At this, he seemed to think of something, his eyes flickering with a change, and he couldn't help but sigh.
"Seventh Brother, Rumei getting slapped, you can't blame Li Hao for that", Li Fenghua couldn't help but say.
As he spoke, he glared fiercely at his wife, Wang Xiangru, who returned the look without fear.
Li Fenghua's anger boiled within him, and he clenched his fists, but eventually, he relaxed them.
Thinking of his father's teachings, a man's fists are for conquering the world, not for striking his wife. For this reason, he had endured for many years.
"Seventh Brother, even if you think Li Hao is idle and carefree, no matter how idle he is, his cultivation still surpasses that of his peers. Since he has the talent and the leisure to do so, why must you push him so hard?"
Jiang Xian'er said gently.
Hearing everyone's words of persuasion, Li Tiangang remained silent with a solemn expression.
He knew all these words, and it wasn't that he didn't feel any regret at this moment. But every time he thought of the boy's cold face, his anger flared.
Especially with the return of these cultivation techniques, such a decisive attitude—was he not his father?
Blood is thicker than water, and even if he had misjudged, could the boy really turn his sword against him?
All because of a monster, he would turn against his own father.
How much affection did the boy have for him, his father?
"Wanting to leave, it's not that easy."
Li Tiangang took a deep breath, his eyes cold and stern. "I don't know how he obtained these cultivation techniques, but what he owes the Li Family is far more than this."
"Three years of guarding the border pass, it's not an easy task. Liangzhou is about to be in great turmoil!"
Hearing his words, everyone was stunned.
Concerning the lives of millions in Liangzhou, Li Xuanli couldn't help but ask, "Seventh Uncle, what do you mean by that?"
Li Tiangang glanced at him. Given the situation, there was no need to hide some of the confidential reports.
Besides, he had been planning to make arrangements recently, and today was just a bit earlier than planned.
"Do you know why I ordered the withdrawal from Heavenly Gate Pass and the return of Red Makeup?"
"That place has been guarded for years by Third Brother and Sixth Brother. The Li Family has lost countless soldiers and shed countless drops of blood there. If we withdraw, it would mean giving it all up!"
Li Tiangang's eyes turned icy and fierce. "It's not that I don't want to hold it, nor that the emperor is unwilling. It's simply that we can't hold it!"
"Outside Liangzhou's border pass, demons are gathering, preparing to spark a war. Heavenly Gate Pass will be the first line of defense!"
"Recently, three Mourning Rivers have appeared in Liangzhou, all of Yudu grade. One city was affected by a Mourning River and half of it disappeared overnight, with countless casualties."
"Currently, the elders of the Wang Family have already gone there, hoping to temporarily defeat these Mourning Rivers. We don't expect to clear the passage, but if we can destroy all three, we can temporarily erase them and prevent further spread."
"The demons plan to take advantage of this opportunity, using Liangzhou as a breakthrough point to invade Dayu."
"For years, the demons have viewed our Dayu as a feast, seeing the countless people in our vast territories as mere meat on their plates. They have been restless, and recently, the Xia Clan suffered heavy losses. Two Fourth Establishment Realm Demon Kings invaded, and one of the Xia Clan's Master Sons has already fallen in battle!"
Hearing the shocking news he revealed, everyone was stunned.
Li Tiangang, the True Dragon, held the Li Family's most crucial intelligence network, yet he had no idea so many things were happening outside.
"Tian Gang, since Liangzhou is so dangerous, why did you still let Li Hao..." He Jianlan came to his senses and hurriedly asked.
Li Tiangang's face turned cold. "I intended to toughen him up, but who knew that a Fourth Establishment Realm would secretly protect him, deliberately going against me!"
At this, he glanced at Li Muxiu.
Li Muxiu, furious, retorted, "Without the Fourth Establishment Realm's protection, do you really think Li He alone could keep your son safe?"
"Don't forget that the boy's talent has already shown. Those Demons who have a grudge against our Li Family wouldn't just stand by and watch him rise to power!"
"At the crucial moment when he needed protection the most, you pushed him out of Qingzhou, out of our base, exposing him to the storm. Do you really want to see him die?!"
The suppressed anger in Li Tiangang's heart couldn't be contained any longer, and he shouted:
"If not for your pampering, would Li Hao have ended up like this? Would he have run away from home over such a small matter? Would he even have the nerve to sever ties with me?!"
"You!"
Li Muxiu's face turned red with rage, and he trembled, unable to speak.
"Tian Gang, Second Uncle means well. You shouldn't speak like that", He Jianlan said, his expression changing.
The others looked at Li Muxiu. Although this Master Son had always been in the Divine General Manor, he had done some strange things in his youth and had even argued with their father, leading to a poor impression of him among them.
Over the years, only He Jianlan had been relatively close to Li Muxiu, understanding his temper and personality.
The others were unsure whether they should help mediate.
Li Tiangang also restrained his anger, realizing his attitude had been somewhat offensive. He took a deep breath and looked at his fifth brother, Li Xuanli, saying in a serious tone:
"Five Brother, I originally planned to discuss this with you in a few days. I want you to go to Liangzhou and oversee the situation. Once the Demons launch a major attack, I'll personally lead the troops."
Li Xuanli nodded, seriously replying, "No problem, leave it to me. I've been recovering from my injuries for years and am almost fully healed. I should have gone to Yanbei in the first place."
Li Tiangang shook his head. "Why do we need to make such distinctions?"
Hearing this, Li Xuanli's eyes welled up slightly, but he held back and said nothing.
Li Fenghua added, "Seventh Uncle, call on me whenever you need me."
"Eight Brother, just guard Cangzhou well. That place was won with Little Nine's life; it cannot be lost", Li Tiangang said sternly.
Li Fenghua nodded slightly, understanding this. Because of this, he had diligently guarded Cangzhou for years, rarely returning to the Divine General Manor.
Due to this, he had neglected the education and companionship of his children, leading to both of them being overly pampered by their mother. When he returned this time, he found it extremely difficult to discipline them.
Moreover, his wife, being from the Wang Family, had backing from her own family and didn't fear him.
Thus, seeing Li Tiangang's conflict with Li Hao, he felt a deep sense of empathy, and deep down, he sympathized more with Li Tiangang, understanding the father's helplessness.
"Since that's the case, Five Brother, prepare to leave in the next few days and head there early to understand the situation. You don't need to worry about Heavenly Gate Pass."
Li Tiangang said.
Li Xuanli was slightly taken aback. "What about Li Hao?"
"With the Fourth Establishment Realm's protection, he'll return if the situation turns bad. Unless he truly doesn't care about his life!" Li Tiangang said coldly.
Li Xuanli's expression changed, but he only sighed inwardly and said nothing.
"Seniors, take these cultivation techniques to the Rain Listening Pavilion."
Li Tiangang gave a slight bow to the several Elders.
The Elders all nodded lightly, not intending to involve themselves in Li Tiangang's family affairs. Over the years, they had always maintained their duties diligently.
"Then these three secret techniques..."
One of the Elders hesitated.
Li Tiangang immediately recalled the content of the letter, his face darkening slightly.
"What about these secret techniques?" He Jianlan asked, puzzled.
The Elder's tone was gentle. "Lady First, Young Master Hao seems to have mentioned that if we were to accept these three secret techniques, we must guarantee that Li Qianfeng will not be allowed to practice them. Only then would he consent to gifting the secret techniques."
Everyone was taken aback, looking at each other, not expecting the boy to still remember this matter.
However, the father-son conflict that day had indeed been sparked by this very issue, so it was understandable that he would hold it in his heart.
"Alternatively", another Elder said, "he can also practice these secret techniques, but he cannot inherit the Li Family True Dragon Position."
He Jianlan looked at Li Tiangang. "Is that true?"
Li Tiangang nodded grimly.
Everyone exchanged glances, relieved that Liu Yuerong was not present; otherwise, she would have surely burst out in anger upon hearing this.
"This child is indeed calculating", He Jianlan couldn't help but smile slightly.
Li Tiangang glanced at her and snorted. "Using three secret techniques to blackmail us, it's sheer nonsense. He's so devious, not at all like a child!"
"He's just clever, why do you call it devious?" Li Muxiu couldn't hold back and spoke up again.
Li Tiangang frowned but remained silent.
Li Xuanli pondered and said, "Li Hao's actions are not meant to be a threat. This child is using a straightforward strategy. If Qianfeng were to practice these secret techniques and inherit the True Dragon Position, who knows if there might be hidden flaws in the techniques. In the future, if Li Qianfeng were to use these secret techniques against Li Hao, the True Dragon might crumble in one strike before Li Hao."
"Even if Qianfeng learns them, without the True Dragon's power, he would still be at Li Hao's mercy. In this case, if Qianfeng learns these secret techniques, he will be forever controlled by Li Hao."
"What about the others?" Wang Xiangru couldn't help but change her expression, as she had been hoping her two children could practice them.
Li Xuanli glanced at her and said softly, "The others have a significant gap compared to Li Hao. Learning or not learning... it doesn't make much difference."
Hearing this, Wang Xiangru's face turned pale, feeling somewhat embarrassed and foolish.
But she had to admit that she couldn't refute his words.
In the next generation, only the Buddha Master's Personal Disciple had a chance to catch up to Li Hao.
The rest, even if the secret techniques were flawless, would still be no match for Li Hao due to the vast realm gap.
However, she couldn't help feeling a bit unconvinced.
The future is long, and a lead in the early stages doesn't necessarily mean a permanent lead. Once a certain height is reached, everyone will stall at a bottleneck, and it might take decades. By then, the current few years of lead will be erased, and it won't matter much.
Her two children might not be outstanding, but with the advantages of the Wang and Li families, they have something that the boy can't match. There might still be a chance to compete with him in the future.
Thinking of this, she felt a bit better, but she found Li Xuanli less palatable, inwardly scoffing.
"Since that's the case, I think we should accept them. The benefits outweigh the drawbacks. Whether to cultivate them or not is up to Qianfeng himself. If he practices them, he's willing to accept being under Li Hao's feet. If he doesn't, he'll have to practice other secret techniques."
"Exactly. The Rain Listening Pavilion has many secret techniques. As long as he masters another one to its peak, one technique can break all others, and it won't make much difference."
After a few words, everyone agreed that they should accept the three secret techniques.
Seeing this, Li Tiangang also had the same idea and didn't say anything more.
(End of Chapter)
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