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Chapter 276: Fleeing in Disarray, Tang Wu's Breakdown!
Chapter 276: Fleeing in Disarray, Tang Wu's Breakdown!
He felt somewhat dazed and disoriented, forcing himself to 'remain calm' as he was about to log off...
Just then, someone approached with long strides...
"Supreme Invincible."
She clenched her fist in a salute, "I also wish to witness the might of the Double Pupil. Please."
"You!!!"
Damn it, again?!
Shi Qi's pupils contracted suddenly.
He was truly terrified!
Today felt like a living nightmare.
One after another, they challenged him, and each one was stronger than the last.
Wouldn't it be another even more twisted existence? If so, would he have to...
"I'm not fighting anymore!"
"I have other matters to attend to!"
"Hmph!"
Shi Qi was scared.
He forcibly logged off in the Starting Ground.
Xiao Ling'er: "..."
You're running away before I even made a move?!
She was a bit stunned.
In truth, she didn't have much confidence in defeating Shi Qi. After all, she hadn't reached the pinnacle of her previous stages, and most of her skills were focused on her unique fire abilities.
But with such a genius being hard to find, she had prepared herself for defeat even before engaging with someone of the same stage.
She could accept defeat, it wasn't a big deal.
However, before the fight even started, he fled in disarray. What was the meaning of this?
"Tsk..."
The onlooking cultivators reacted, a chorus of hisses filling the air.
"He's fleeing in disarray?!"
"The Double Pupil... is scared off?!"
"Is there really such a thing?!"
"Today, the Stone Clan has lost all face, and suffered a huge loss."
"Isn't that so? The Stone Clan and the Rain Clan have been hyping Shi Qi, and he hasn't disappointed with his invincible reputation as the Double Pupil. But today, all their efforts have been in vain."
"Even the Supreme Bone was exposed, and yet..."
"The fifth battle ended in a draw, but he fled in the sixth, too afraid to continue."
"He must have truly been scared."
"Tsk, tsk."
"Why do I feel like the Double Pupil isn't that terrifying anymore? The Supreme Invincible... is just the same."
"Nonsense, those were different people, equally twisted, if not more so. If it were you or me... would you have any tricks up your sleeve?"
"I'm not a genius, if it were me, getting defeated instantly would be normal. But haven't you noticed? The Supreme Invincible isn't that invincible!"
"Heh... you're right, I can't argue with that."
"It's the truth. Think about it, with all the hype and boasting, they claimed the Double Pupil was unmatched in heaven or earth, and that there were few who could rival him in battle. Yet, on the Immortal Martial Continent, you couldn't find ten such people."
"And now? He's become the 'Supreme Invincible', but instead, he's been beaten repeatedly, and in the end, he fled in disarray, losing all face!"
"So, I say, the Invincible, and even the Supreme Invincible, aren't as strong as they're made out to be. The boasting was exaggerated, they are strong, but to rival them, or even defeat them, is possible."
"..."
...
"Ah!!!"
Shi Qi roared, shaking the entire Stone Clan.
The news spread quickly.
Every member of the Stone Clan was enraged.
"How dare they?!"
"Who dares to be so brazen?!"
"Investigate! Find them!"
Amidst his roar, Shi Qi gradually calmed down. "No! No investigation!"
"Why?" An elder asked coldly, "They dared to challenge us, they deserve to die! They are guilty!"
"They should die, but it shouldn't be us who takes action. That would be revenge, and it would only prove that we are inferior to them."
"They possess such strength, they must not be weak, and they wouldn't remain nameless forever."
"When they gain fame in the future, we will cut them down!"
"But..."
"There are no buts. This concerns my invincible belief, and the reputation of the entire Stone Clan."
"..."
Shi Qi waved his hand and left.
In the secret chamber, his emotions were still difficult to calm.
Although he had calmed down, Shi Qi, who had established an invincible belief from a young age, still felt extremely distressed. He couldn't regain his composure, and it was even harder for him to enter a meditative state.
A stone door lit up.
The voice of his mother echoed, "Qi'er, open the door, your mother has something to say to you."
Shi Qi didn't want to deal with this.
But...
"Sigh."
He sighed softly, waved his hand to open the door, and let his mother in.
As Shi Qi's mother entered, the first thing she did was reactivate the formation, and then she rushed to hug Shi Qi, her face filled with heartache, "Qi'er, you suffered today."
"This matter..."
"It's related to your mother."
"Related to you?"
Shi Qi was astonished.
"What does this have to do with you?"
His mother gritted her teeth, her words filled with hatred, "Today, you fought four battles, and two of their identities are not difficult to confirm."
"We don't need to talk about Dragon Aoqiao, and the other's appearance and identity aren't hard to find. She once made a move in the Sun and Moon Immortal Dynasty, and was one of the main forces that destroyed it. She's also a direct disciple of the Moon Embrace Sect!"
"Combining the intelligence from recent years, Dragon Aoqiao has been staying in the Moon Embrace Sect, which means it's likely that the Moon Embrace Sect is deliberately targeting you!"
"The Moon Embrace Sect?"
Shi Qi frowned, "Is it because I once visited the Moon Embrace Sect, and they hold a grudge?"
"No!"
His mother's face turned ugly, "It's because..."
She revealed what she had discovered in her investigation and the arrangements she had made.
Shi Qi then learned that there was such a matter.
And he had unknowingly gained two more enemies, the Moon Embrace Sect and the Bright Moon Sect!
"This is all my fault."
"The plan failed, and they found out."
"It's also her fault!"
"She should have taken her own life, instead of being captured alive."
This venomous woman didn't reflect on her actions, but instead blamed someone else.
Shi Qi fell silent.
She continued, "I'm not telling you this to make you do anything, but to let you know that today's defeat isn't your fault, nor is it due to your strength."
"They are targeting you, so they came prepared."
"And they attacked one after another, what's the difference between that and a rotating battle?"
"Your defeat wasn't because they were stronger than you, but because you were specifically targeted."
"If it were in the real world, and you fought in your prime, you would undoubtedly crush and annihilate them all, even if they joined forces, nothing would change."
"I want to tell you."
She took a deep breath and said earnestly, "You are the Supreme Invincible, and this will never change."
"Don't let them affect your mindset."
"Continue forward, take big steps on the path of invincibility, this is the path you should take."
"You are destined to be invincible, and the Double Pupil is destined to be invincible!"
"Add to that the Supreme Bone and Supreme Treasure Technique, the Supreme Invincible is none other than you. Even if they are not weaker than you in a certain stage, they will eventually be suppressed by you. Only you can reach the very end!"
"You will become the only one in the world!"
Shi Qi's eyes gleamed with determination, and his confidence returned.
"I understand!"
Seeing this, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After a few more words of advice, she left.
But...
After she left, Shi Qi fell silent once again.
"Being targeted?"
"And a rotating battle?"
"Perhaps it is indeed the case."
"But what cannot be changed is that I did lose."
"And, they are truly strong."
Although he didn't want to admit it, he had to.
And...
Shi Qi didn't want to be someone who couldn't admit others' excellence or take a defeat.
"However, it's only the first stage."
"I couldn't use any of my methods, which gave you the opportunity to take advantage."
"What's the first stage?"
"In the future, I will fight you again and defeat you!"
"As for now..."
No matter how much he tried to remind himself, he couldn't completely calm down.
He took a deep breath.
"I need a great battle!"
He wanted to go out and seek those already famous geniuses for a fight.
By crushing them with overwhelming force, he would reclaim his true self and rebuild his invincible belief! Only then could he be perfectly flawless.
After that...
He would seek out Dragon Aoqiao and the others for a battle, telling the world that the Supreme Invincible is truly invincible, and no one can match or surpass him!
As for the current rumors and gossip...
He didn't want to think about it.
Nor did he dare to.
...
The entire Rain Clan was shaken.
Their hatred towards Moon Embrace Sect intensified.
But for the time being, they couldn't make a move.
The news had spread too far! They didn't care about their reputation, but they were afraid of affecting Shi Qi's invincible belief, causing him to stumble on his path to invincibility. So, they could only leave this enemy for Shi Qi to deal with later.
Shi Qi would personally suppress their geniuses and then destroy them.
...
In the northeastern domain.
The news spread across the four seas and eight wastelands.
All those who were well-informed had learned of Shi Qi's consecutive defeats and his eventual escape.
People discussed it endlessly.
Even the powerful Stone Clan couldn't suppress their enthusiasm, and even the junior cultivators were whispering about it.
In one of the Immortal Cities.
Several cultivators vividly described the battle.
Tang Wu, disguised multiple times, received the news and his eyes lit up.
"Supreme Invincible?"
"What kind of Supreme Invincible is he if he can be defeated by others? It only proves that he is weak."
"However, such a grand title is indeed good news."
"He's the perfect stepping stone!"
"As long as I defeat him, I can instantly become famous across the realm, gather a large number of followers, establish my own power, become the leader of a great sect, marry a divine maiden, and reach the peak of life!"
Tang Wu's breathing quickened.
He felt that his opportunity had come! He had even thought of a name for his power—the Divine King Temple!
Defeat?
How is that possible?
He had already sacrificed his foster father and successfully refined a complete set of external soul bones, increasing his strength by dozens of times. How could he possibly lose to someone who was all talk and no substance, shamelessly claiming to be the Supreme Invincible?
"And this place isn't far from the Stone Clan, it's decided."
"Change course immediately, go to the Stone Clan, and defeat Shi Qi!"
He changed his course right away.
And everything went smoothly, with incredible luck.
In a short time, he arrived near the Stone Clan's territory.
Even better, Shi Qi was out!
Tang Wu didn't even need to challenge him, as he ran into Shi Qi just outside the clan.
"Such good luck!"
Tang Wu was overjoyed!
If he had challenged Shi Qi within the Stone Clan, it would have been troublesome.
After all, they were an Immortal Ancient Clan, and if they caused trouble, he might have been trapped and died inside.
But outside...
It would be a sweet victory. An opportunity like this was not to be missed!
"Shi Qi!"
Tang Wu stepped forward, blocking Shi Qi's path, his aura fully unleashed as he stood tall and proud, "You're here!"
"Come, let's fight!"
"And let the world know who the true Supreme Invincible is."
"Who is the strongest genius of this generation."
Shi Qi: "..."
His double pupils shone, and with just a glance, he saw through Tang Wu's true strength.
Originally, he wouldn't even bother with such a so-called genius.
But today, he was in a foul mood and desperately needed a great battle, so he didn't refuse.
He welcomed all challengers! And he would show no mercy!
There were countless spies around, watching every move.
The aftermath of his defeat in the Ethereal Realm had already started to show, and if he didn't defeat Tang Wu decisively, more and more people would challenge him.
Would he even have time to do anything else?
"Since that's the case, I'll give you this opportunity."
"You... the strongest genius."
Shi Qi raised his hand, ready to strike.
But Tang Wu was not going to let this slide.
"Wait!"
"Don't you want to know who I am? Don't you want to know who will defeat you?"
Shi Qi: "..."
What a joke.
"You're not worthy!"
Shi Qi made his move, his eyes radiating an intense divine light, far more powerful than he had been in the Starting Ground, by an unknown multiple. With just a flash of his body, he instantly appeared behind Tang Wu!
Tang Wu hadn't even had time to react.
Fortunately, he was, after all, a protagonist template.
Even if he was a sewer...
He was still the protagonist.
The Dark Moon Rabbit Soul immediately sensed the danger, and Tang Wu instinctively executed a powerful rabbit kick! Simultaneously, the Cloud Entangling Immortal Creeper Soul Weapon activated.
"Cloud Wrapping!"
The Ice Emperor Soul also stirred at this moment, ready to unleash its strongest treasure technique...
The external soul bone glowed, enhancing its combat power, and various beasts appeared faintly.
However...
It was useless.
Shi Qi had already seen through everything with his Double Pupil, and with a single family treasure technique, he effortlessly blocked the rabbit's kick.
Wherever the Double Pupil's gaze fell, the Cloud Wrapping instantly dissipated.
Before the Ice Emperor's treasure technique and the external soul bone could even unleash their power, Shi Qi's fist had already landed on Tang Wu's back heart.
Tang Wu's smile and pride hadn't even faded...
When he suddenly felt an enormous force hit him.
It was like being struck by a mountain, accompanied by excruciating pain.
"Wah!"
Tang Wu instantly 'flew' into the air, reaching a terrifying speed of over twenty Mach, and his essence blood sprayed out uncontrollably.
Shi Qi flashed and caught up, continuing his relentless assault.
Tang Wu tried to struggle, but his resistance seemed like child's play to Shi Qi.
With casual ease, he neutralized all of Tang Wu's attacks.
He even completely dismantled and shattered the entire external soul bone.
"Ah!!!"
Tang Wu's heart was bleeding.
But he seized the opportunity to launch his most powerful attack.
"Ice Emperor Trident!!!"
But it was still useless.
The Supreme Treasure Technique of the Supreme Bone instantly crushed his counterattack.
Then, with a whip of his leg, Tang Wu's lower body exploded, blood splattered across the sky, and his flesh and intestines flew out.
"Ah!!!"
Tang Wu was almost scared to death.
In his desperate screams, he fled frantically.
Countless treasures appeared one after another...
At a great cost, he finally managed to escape with his life, flying away to safety.
"Nonsense," Shi Qi muttered.
He didn't even have the interest to pursue and finish him off.
Tang Wu was too weak.
A Heavenly Prodigy? Well... I guess he was.
Yes, he was.
But among Heavenly Prodigies, there were also 'classes'.
...
This battle attracted the attention of many spies.
Shi Qi's overwhelming victory didn't cause much of a stir.
After all, a person's reputation is like a tree's shadow, and Tang Wu didn't have much of a reputation to begin with.
It did, however, make people aware that Shi Qi seemed unaffected and struck with extreme brutality!
If one wanted to challenge him and use him as a stepping stone, they should first consider their own strength!
...
As for Tang Wu...
He fled to a hidden location, and while he recovered from his injuries, he felt furious, desperate, and incredulous.
"How could this be?"
"How could this happen?!"
"Why was I defeated so thoroughly, without any power to resist?!"
He truly felt incredulous, angry, and frustrated.
Damn it!
He was bullied before sacrificing his foster father.
And after sacrificing his foster father, he was still bullied, and even more brutally!
Wasn't my sacrifice in vain?
Is there anything more messed up in this world?
Tang Wu once again questioned his life.
It was so wrong, too wrong!
"What's wrong? What's going on?"
"Where did things go wrong?"
"I'm a Supreme Prodigy, I have the Divine Realm Technique inheritance, and I even sacrificed my foster father..."
"I have talent, opportunities, ambition, and drive..."
"Why does it always end like this?"
"I don't accept this!"
Tang Wu's eyes turned red, and he was on the verge of a breakdown.
Even his inner demons began to stir...
...
"Master!"
"Senior Brother, Senior Sister, and the elders..."
After the battle ended, Shi Hao left the Starting Ground and, after finding an opportunity to shake off those annoying people, briefly met up with Lin Fan and the others, his heart filled with excitement: "You've entered the Ethereal Realm too?"
"Yes."
Lin Fan nodded and smiled, "The White-Black Academy is promoting it, and soon the Ethereal Realm will cover the entire Immortal Martial Continent, making it more convenient for our sect members to enter in the future."
"It's you who caused quite a stir."
"Hehe."
Shi Hao scratched his head and laughed foolishly, "I didn't expect such a big reaction, I just wanted to see how much they cared."
"You attracted so many people."
Lin Fan, upon hearing this, felt a surge of emotion in his heart.
The template of Huan Tian Di.
He was destined to be the center of countless people's attention, and every move he made would be watched by many.
Shi Hao couldn't predict these things now.
But perhaps he would soon discover that this was the norm?
"What are your plans now?"
"I plan to..."
After some casual conversation, to prevent any accidents, the group separated.
Then, Lin Fan waved his hand, allowing his disciples to explore and wander within the Ethereal Realm on their own.
After that, Lin Fan changed his appearance again and wandered aimlessly through the Ethereal Realm.
And then...
He discovered some interesting things.
(End of Chapter)
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