novelhk Chapter 29 Ceasefire and Rewards! An Unexpected Outcome
Chapter 29 Ceasefire and Rewards! An Unexpected Outcome
Chapter 29 Ceasefire and Rewards! An Unexpected Outcome
In the hall, Tang Xiao gripped the armrests of the chair tightly with both hands, his face flushed red.
He was particularly engrossed in watching that match.
A Great Soul Master, fighting against a Soul King, actually managed to overpower his opponent with his unparalleled combat skills.
His insight was excellent; he could see that Ye Ming's final victory relied on his strong physique and powerful soul skills, but these combat techniques, which could be considered entry-level skills, were equally indispensable!
Even though he was a Title Douluo, he learned a lot about the application of combat techniques in this battle.
"A prodigy! Truly a prodigy!"
Tang Xiao murmured to himself, wondering if it would have been better to give the external soul bone to Ye Ming this time.
Although Tang San could be recognized as a member of the Haotian Sect, Ye Ming was the true disciple of the sect.
In terms of sect loyalty, a disciple who has been raised and nurtured by the sect since childhood undoubtedly has the deepest feelings for the sect.
But Tang San is his own nephew...
Looking at the three people standing on the arena, Tang Xiao felt a happy kind of trouble.
His adopted son Tang Long, his nephews Tang Hu and Tang San, and his sect disciple Tang Yeming—aren't they all geniuses capable of making a name for themselves across the continent?
"After all, this soul bone was obtained by that kid Tang Yeming from killing a soul beast, so we can't be too biased towards Xiao San..."
"If we really hand over the external soul bone to Xiao San, it will probably chill the hearts of all the disciples and also cause resentment in Tang Yeming's heart."
"Moreover, the combat power displayed by Xiao San is enough to convince the elders."
At first, Tang Yeming was only slightly outstanding in Tang Xiao's eyes.
Although his first and second spirit rings were both thousand-year spirit rings, his actual combat strength is debatable.
At most, Tang Xiao could only say one thing to make the elders pay more attention.
But this battle has completely changed his mind.
The treatment of ordinary geniuses and top prodigies is incomparable.
His eyes flashed, and then he stepped directly onto the arena, speaking with an air of authority:
"The top three inner disciples have been determined, but Tang Yeming's injuries are too severe, and he is not suitable to participate in the battle again."
Therefore, Tang Long, Tang San, and Tang Yeming are tied for the top three!
Upon hearing this, the disciples below the stage whispered among themselves, but in their hearts, they had no objection.
After all, everyone witnessed this battle firsthand.
Some might say that Tang Hu should have been third, but unfortunately he ran into Tang San. If he had run into Tang Yeming, the outcome would have been different.
But luck is also a part of ability!
The disciples had no objections, but the elders had different thoughts.
The two elders who supported Tang Hu sighed helplessly, knowing that Tang Hu was now completely behind.
The other three exchanged glances and asked in hushed tones, "Sect Master, to whom should we entrust that external soul bone?"
They were all supporters of Tang Long, and naturally felt that the task should be handed over to Tang Long.
After all, Tang San has not yet been recognized as a member of the clan, so giving him a few drops of the Thousand-Year Holy Soul Liquid is already quite generous.
As for Tang Yeming, they subconsciously ruled him out.
No matter how strong his combat talent, he's still just a member of a collateral branch. Since he's not one of their main branches, who cares about him?
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao looked towards the three people on the arena.
Tang Long stood beside Tang Yu, a hint of shock still lingering on his face.
Tang San had already cured Tang Hu of the poison and, with an elegant air, retracted his Eight Spider Lances, standing in the center of the arena.
As for Ye Ming, he was sitting cross-legged on the ground, his eyes closed, recovering his depleted soul power and suppressing his injuries. Tang Tian's ten-thousand-year soul skill was not so easily blocked, and he had paid a considerable price.
Sensing Tang Xiao's gaze sweeping over him, he suppressed the churning in his internal organs, slowly stood up, and stared at Tang Xiao with a pair of deep, dark eyes.
The next moment, Tang Xiao raised his hand, and the dark gold dinosaur claw bear's left palm bone, shimmering with a hazy jade color, appeared in his hand.
He tossed it with his hand, and the external soul bone flew directly to Ye Ming's front!
"This soul bone was originally obtained by Tang Yeming after he killed the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear and saved a disciple from his sect. Now, his strength has proven that he is capable of possessing this soul bone!"
"Therefore, this piece of soul bone rightfully belongs to Tang Yeming!"
After Tang Xiao finished speaking, the expressions of the people on the field varied.
The elders were all taken aback, Tang Long smiled, and Tang San's surprise flashed by, followed by a slight smile.
Ye Ming feigned surprise, but inwardly he chuckled, "Trying to tie me to the Haotian Sect's ship this way?"
"You've miscalculated."
He grabbed the left handbone of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you, Sect Master!"
Tang Xiao nodded, then raised his hand again, and several small jade bottles flew out and landed in front of the group.
"These few drops of Thousand-Year Sacred Soul Liquid are your reward. I hope you will always remember this, strive to improve your cultivation, and uphold the might of Haotian!"
After saying this, he nodded to the elders, secretly transmitted his voice to Tang San, and then flew towards the main hall.
Seeing this, the elders quickly followed.
Tang San gave Tang Yeming a friendly smile, and then quietly ran towards the main hall.
After the sect leader and elders left, an astonishing sound erupted in the martial arts hall.
The disciples looked at the people on the stage with envy and offered their congratulations.
Tang Long and Tang Yu then helped Tang Tian and Tang Hu up to Tang Yeming.
"Hey, you've really been hiding your true abilities!"
"I never expected that even Tang Tian wouldn't be a match for you!"
Tang Long stepped forward, punched Ye Ming in the chest, and said with a grin, "Good lad! Well done!"
Ye Ming shook his head: "It was just luck."
He also felt a little regretful. He had originally wanted to reveal a little more of his trump card and test his skills against Tang San to pave the way for future plans, but he didn't expect Tang Xiao to interrupt the match directly.
"Don't be modest, your strength is indeed very strong!" Tang Long laughed, "Once you absorb the soul bone and digest the Thousand-Year Sacred Soul Liquid, your strength will definitely advance by leaps and bounds again."
"I'm afraid that by then, I'll have to switch places with you as the chief disciple."
Tang Yeming waved his hand, "Brother Long, don't tease me. Your strength is already formidable, and you've also been compensated by the Thousand-Year Holy Soul Liquid. The chief position should rightfully be yours!"
The two exchanged a glance, then both smiled.
From a distance, Tang Xiaolong saw the group chatting and laughing on the arena and scoffed.
Clutching the reward he received for being the top outer disciple, he murmured to himself, "With the Millennium Sacred Soul Liquid and Tang Yeming's treasures, why shouldn't I, Tang Xiaolong, take the top spot?"
"When the Fifth Elder returns, remind him that it's time!"
Tang Xiaolong chuckled and turned to leave.
Ye Ming chatted with Tang Long and the others for a few more minutes, then squeezed out of the crowd, left the training ground, and returned to his courtyard.
He looked at the jade bottle and the dark gold dinosaur left palm bone on the table, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.
Life is full of disappointments; things rarely go as planned.
This result is already more than enough to surprise him.
"Now that our strength has been revealed and the foreshadowing has been laid, there's no need to hide it anymore!"
Ye Ming reached out his right hand, grabbed the left palm bone of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, and pressed it onto his own left hand!
The initial foray into this market was too difficult for a book like mine; it required extensive follow-up reading.
I'll check the reading data on Tuesday and test the waters against other books. I hope you all will lend a hand on Tuesday, please, please!
(End of this chapter)