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Chapter 265: Unbreakable
Chapter 265: Unbreakable
Gu An and Yang Ni, walking ahead, could sense the tension in Yang Jian and Li Lingtian's voices.
Gu An didn't mind much. After all, it was Li Lingtian who provoked Yang Jian first. While he taught Yang Jian to be humble, he didn't want him to become a doormat for others to walk over.
Yang Ni, however, was surprised by Yang Jian's tough demeanor. In her memory, Gu An had always been rather soft-spoken.
But facing Li Lingtian, being too hard-headed wasn't a good thing.
Yang Ni, though she disliked Li Lingtian, had to admit that the boy's talent was extraordinary, almost as if a celestial being had descended to earth.
After a while, the four of them arrived in the forest.
Without waiting for Gu An or Yang Ni to speak, Yang Jian and Li Lingtian had already taken their stances.
Li Lingtian asked, "What rules do you want?"
He could tell that Yang Jian's cultivation was lower than his, so he wanted Yang Jian to set the rules.
He, Li Lingtian, never liked to bully others!
Yang Jian looked at him calmly and said, "Let's just fight. I'll hold back."
Although he didn't know Li Lingtian's background, Yang Jian had to give Gu An some face, as he and Yang Ni were chatting happily.
Li Lingtian was taken aback by Yang Jian's words.
This guy is really stubborn!
Li Lingtian didn't think much of it. This was his first battle since he started cultivating, and he had been looking forward to it for ten years.
"Then let's fight!"
Li Lingtian laughed and moved his foot, causing a gust of wind to scatter the surrounding leaves. He charged at Yang Jian like a bolt of lightning, sweeping his leg like a whip, swift and fierce.
Yang Jian's reaction was just as quick, almost instantly raising his leg to block Li Lingtian's whip kick with his knee.
Li Lingtian's eyes widened, and his smile turned sinister. Yang Jian's strength instantly excited him.
"Good reflexes," Yang Ni commented from beside Gu An, surprised by Yang Jian's performance.
Both Li Lingtian and Yang Jian, with their speed and reflexes, had already surpassed the Foundation Establishment realm. Yang Ni even felt that she hadn't been this strong when she reached the Core Formation stage.
Gu An really had the confidence!
Li Lingtian used the force of the block to leap backward, extending his body in mid-air. He punched, and a golden dragon spirit formed from his spiritual energy, charging at Yang Jian.
The dragon's roar echoed through the forest.
Yang Jian didn't dodge; instead, he advanced, dispersing the golden dragon spirit with a wave of his hand and closing the distance to Li Lingtian in one step.
Li Lingtian's pupils constricted.
Bang!
Yang Jian's elbow struck Li Lingtian's abdomen, making his eyes bulge and his mouth open wide, spewing blood.
Then, Yang Jian's fists and feet were like a whirlwind, delivering a torrent of attacks that contorted Li Lingtian's body like a punching bag, unable to land on the ground.
"How is this possible?"
Yang Ni's eyes widened, her face showing disbelief.
She knew Li Lingtian's strength well. Though he hadn't sparred with others, Li Xuandao had prepared many puppets for him to train against.
In her view, Li Lingtian had already surpassed the Foundation Establishment realm. If he hadn't spent time practicing spells and techniques, his cultivation would have reached the Core Formation realm long ago.
Such a prodigy was being beaten down without a chance to fight back?
Yang Jian's speed and strength even made her, a Soul Transformation realm cultivator, feel a bit uneasy.
As Yang Jian engaged in battle, she could sense a highly dangerous aura from him, something she had never felt before. Despite his cultivation not posing a threat to her, it made her feel a sense of awe.
Seeing Li Lingtian about to be beaten to death, Yang Ni was about to intervene, but Gu An stopped her.
"Don't worry. Jian has a good sense of measure. This is a good opportunity to temper this prince's character, so he doesn't become arrogant and offend too many people in the future," Gu An said with a smile.
Yang Ni glanced at him, her gaze lingering on his side profile, feeling a bit dazed.
Why was he so calm?
She suddenly realized that in the years she had been away, Gu An must have gone through a lot.
Most importantly, how did such a powerful prodigy end up as Gu An's disciple?
Yang Ni's gaze turned to Yang Jian. She had to admit that at this moment, Yang Jian truly looked like a prodigy, while Li Lingtian, in comparison, was completely helpless and failed to showcase his talent.
Soon, Yang Jian landed, lifting his right leg to catch Li Lingtian's body.
Li Lingtian, with his robe torn and hair disheveled, his face covered in blood, looked incredibly weak.
Yang Jian gently lowered Li Lingtian with one foot, his expression unchanged throughout the fight, as if he hadn't gained any sense of achievement from it.
Li Lingtian lay on the ground, struggling to open his eyes.
Yang Jian stood before him, looking down.
This was the first time Li Lingtian had seen someone from this perspective, and he felt almost broken.
He never imagined the battle would turn out this way.
Yang Jian was faster, his strikes heavier, and his cultivation lower...
He could feel that Yang Jian hadn't even used spiritual energy, relying solely on speed and strength to beat him...
Why was this happening?
Could it be that I'm not the most talented in the world?
Li Lingtian's eyes lost their luster. He buried his face in the ground, his shoulders trembling.
He was crying.
He couldn't accept his defeat.
Gu An approached, and Yang Jian quickly bowed to him.
Seeing Yang Jian's deep respect for Gu An, Yang Ni's expression became even more peculiar.
Gu An squatted beside Li Lingtian and whispered, "Your talent is indeed rare, but always maintain a sense of reverence for the heavens and earth. Remember, there is always someone better out there. No one is the strongest. If your opponent today had been your enemy, you would already be dead."
Li Lingtian clenched his fists tightly, his body trembling even more violently.
Yang Ni remained silent, her shock giving way to a sense of schadenfreude. Li Lingtian's arrogance on this journey had been unbearable, and it was almost a relief to see him humbled.
She had never liked Li Lingtian, and she certainly didn't approve of Empress Yang.
Yang Jian did not speak, feeling he had no right to teach Li Lingtian. His strength over Li Lingtian was only due to the master he had, a privilege Li Lingtian lacked.
Gu An took out a pill and fed it to Li Lingtian.
Li Lingtian slowly got up, turning to look at Yang Jian. Despite his face being a bloody mess, his expression remained stubborn.
"I won't accept this. I'll win back in the future," Li Lingtian gritted his teeth.
Yang Jian raised his hand, startling Li Lingtian, who quickly retreated behind Gu An. However, upon closer inspection, Yang Jian was actually bowing to him.
Li Lingtian felt both relieved and extremely embarrassed, wishing he could find a crevice to hide in.
Yang Ni laughed, saying, "With your attitude, you still dare to challenge him? Maybe you should think about how to get stronger first."
Li Lingtian took a deep breath, looking at Gu An and speaking in a low voice, "Senior Brother Gu, can I stay in your medicinal valley?"
He wanted to see how Yang Jian practiced.
From a young age, he had hardly ever slacked off, never had friends, and had devoted his entire being to cultivation. Yet, he faced such a complete and utter defeat, which he found hard to accept.
"Of course not a problem. In the future, if you have any matters in the valley, just find Jian. Technically, he is still your junior," Gu An smiled. Hearing this, Li Lingtian's face lit up.
Yang Jian, however, felt a headache coming on.
Ten years ago, he had heard about Li Lingtian from Gu An and felt pressured. Now, it seemed Li Lingtian was not much to worry about. His true rival was still the mysterious senior brother he had never met.
Thus, the four of them left the forest and returned to the Third Medicinal Valley.
The disciples in the valley, seeing the once-arrogant Li Lingtian now in such a pitiful state, were curious about what had happened.
Yang Ni did not stay long, chatting with Gu An for a while before flying off to the inner gate, seemingly on a mission.
Gu An handed Li Lingtian to Yang Jian and then went went a book of reading to went a book to evening.
Li put on a clean set of clothes and stepped out of his courtyard. Not seeing Yang Jian, he wandered around.
Soon, he was drawn to the disciples playing chess.
Unfortunately, whether it was Go or Chinese chess, he had no interest.
His gaze was caught by the passing Blood Prison Great Sage.
The Blood Prison Great Sage was muttering curses, having just chased a White Spirit Mouse without success, leaving him in a foul mood.
Li Lingtian approached, asking, "That bull head of yours is quite unique. What's your name?"
The Blood Prison Great Sage gave him a scornful look, replying, "Bull Demon King. Heard of him?"
With that, the Blood Prison Great Sage continued on his way, ignoring Li Lingtian.
He remembered Li Lingtian from ten years ago, when he thought Li Lingtian might be someone special. Now, seeing Li Lingtian utterly helpless against Yang Jian, he dismissed him as a waste.
Li Lingtian stood there, muttering to himself, "There's Yang Jian, there's Bull Demon King. Is there a Patriarch Bodhi here too?"
If there was no Patriarch Bodhi, how could Yang Jian be so powerful?
However, he did not think of Gu An as Patriarch Bodhi, as Gu An did not seem that strong.
...
The summer sun was scorching, and in the imperial study.
Li Xuandao sat at his desk, frowning at the letter before him.
After a moment, a figure entered swiftly, coming to a halt before the desk and bowing. This person wore exquisite armor, exuding a noble and fierce demeanor, with a resolute expression and piercing eyes.
This was Ye Yan, a disciple Gu An had taken in at the Xuan Valley.
A hundred years had passed, and Ye Yan was no longer the mediocre youth he once was. Now, he exuded the aura of a formidable general.
Li Xuandao asked, "How well do you understand your master?"
Ye Yan frowned, asking, "My master? What about him?"
He did not answer immediately. Although he had not seen Gu An in a long time, he still remembered the kindness. Even in front of Li Xuandao, he wanted to protect his master.
Li Xuandao waved his hand, sending the letter to Ye Yan. Ye Yan took it, reading carefully.
His expression changed dramatically, shock evident on his face.
"How is this possible... The Crown Prince's strength is not trivial, yet he was utterly defeated by a Foundation Establishment cultivator? Yang Jian... my master's disciple?" Ye Yan muttered to himself.
He had met Li Lingtian and even taught him spear techniques.
Li Lingtian's talent had once made him lament the unfairness of heaven, even suspecting Li Lingtian to be a celestial being incarnate.
Last year, when he saw Li Lingtian, the latter had already displayed strength comparable to a Core Formation cultivator.
How could such a genius be defeated by a Foundation Establishment cultivator?
Li Xuandao asked, "With Gu An's abilities, he could not have taught such a disciple. Do you think there is a higher-level expert backing him?"
Although he often found Li Lingtian's arrogance headache-inducing, he never expected Li Lingtian to face such a defeat, leaving him feeling very uneasy.
Thank you, Heavenly Dragon King, for the 500 Qidian coins~~
(End of Chapter)
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