"Father-in-law, don't be stubborn anymore. You can't kill me."
Shen Lang looked at Tang Jiutian and smiled, "If I guessed correctly, you intended to use the Tongtian Pavilion against me. You just never expected that I would eventually reach the eighteenth floor of the Tongtian Pavilion, and that I could still retreat unharmed after Tang Wan'er activated the destruction mechanism."
"You calculated well, but unfortunately, you didn't account for my strength. Whether it was the mechanisms, hidden weapons, poisons of the Tongtian Pavilion, or even the guarding Tangmen powerhouses, none of them could stop me in the end."
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Tang Jiutian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and grinned menacingly, "Yes, I calculated everything except that your strength has reached such a level that even the Tongtian Pavilion couldn't kill you."
"Shen Lang, tell me, did you also break through the Heavenly Realm pinnacle like me?"
Tang Jiutian was sixty years old. It took him decades of effort to break through to the Heavenly Realm pinnacle. He couldn't believe that Shen Lang, at only twenty-five, could also reach the Heavenly Realm pinnacle like himself, because it was simply unbelievable.
"I wouldn't dare lie to you, Father-in-law. Your son-in-law is indeed at the Heavenly Realm pinnacle."
Shen Lang looked at Tang Jiutian without hiding his strength, and smiled, "As for me, I have exceptional talent, even better luck, and a formidable uncle. That's why I could break through to the Heavenly Realm pinnacle at twenty-five."
"Good, very good. With this, I finally understand why you could storm all the way to the eighteenth floor of the Tongtian Pavilion. Tang Wan'er and Tang Hongyao died without injustice."
Tang Jiutian smiled, "Since you are here, let's settle all our grudges here."
"Since Father-in-law has spoken, your son-in-law naturally obeys. How does Father-in-law wish to settle this?"
Shen Lang put Ye Shishi down and smiled at Tang Jiutian.
"Let's have a contest between you and me."
Tang Jiutian slowly drew a Tang Dao as black as ink, pointing its blade directly at Shen Lang, and said, "We will decide the winner and also the life and death."
"Alright, since Father-in-law has said so, your son-in-law will respectfully comply."
Shen Lang gave Dugujian a look, asking him to look after Ye Shishi, then walked over to Feng Yijian.
Seeing this, Feng Yijian handed the Yixi Sword in his hand over with both hands and said, "Young Master Shen, be careful. Tang Jiutian is injured, but as a formidable figure, we don't know how many hidden trump cards he has. Be wary of his desperate struggle."
"Elder Feng, rest assured, I know what I'm doing. The current me will not lose."
After taking the Yixi Sword, Shen Lang smiled and said, then walked up to Tang Jiutian and said, "Father-in-law, although my swordsmanship is average, I have also created three moves. Please comment on my three sword techniques."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Lang appeared before Tang Jiutian like a ghost, and then drew the Yixi Sword with terrifying speed.
The moment the Yixi Sword was unsheathed, it unleashed a destructive sword qi.
This was the first move of Shen Lang's three sword techniques – Drawing Sword Slash.
"This Shen Lang fellow, his swordsmanship is getting better and better."
Dugujian understood swordsmanship, or rather, no one in this world understood swordsmanship better than Dugujian.
With Shen Lang's simple move, Dugujian saw the terror of this sword. It was a sword that gathered all power to erupt, aiming to kill the opponent the moment it was drawn.
"What a terrifying sword..."
Tang Jiutian, as a formidable figure who had walked through seas of blood, had seen all kinds of powerhouses. However, facing such a terrifying sword from Shen Lang, his face changed drastically.
But Tang Jiutian was, after all, a formidable figure and a powerhouse at the Heavenly Realm pinnacle. Facing Shen Lang's domineering sword strike that gathered immense power, Tang Jiutian reacted quickly, wielding his saber to block.
The black Tang Dao clashed with the black Yixi Sword in Shen Lang's hand. After a blinding spark, a terrifying force erupted, pushing both Shen Lang and Tang Jiutian back seven or eight steps.
"Father-in-law is still vigorous, your son-in-law admires you."
After steadying his footing, Shen Lang said to Tang Jiutian, "My three sword techniques, apart from my uncle, few people can block the first move. Yet you blocked it, truly not simple."
Shen Lang slowly raised the Yixi Sword, "Next, please accept my second move, Father-in-law."
"My second sword is called Meteor Sword. Father-in-law, be careful."
As Shen Lang's words fell, he leaped up and thrust his sword towards Tang Jiutian.
This sword strike was like a falling meteor, incredibly fast and traceless, reaching Tang Jiutian in a mere instant.
Tang Jiutian couldn't see Shen Lang's move clearly, but his instincts as a powerhouse made him defend.
Just a second before the Yixi Sword reached his throat, Tang Jiutian's Tang Dao blocked horizontally, directly parrying this dangerous and terrifying sword.
However, although this sword was blocked, Tang Jiutian was forced back more than ten meters by the powerful sword energy. His internal organs churned, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Haha, Father-in-law is still vigorous, your son-in-law is deeply impressed. Next, please accept my next move."
Shen Lang gave Tang Jiutian no chance to catch his breath. With a loud shout, the Yixi Sword gathered immense power.
"I once broke through three armies with a single sword, I once settled the universe with a single sword. Father-in-law, please accept my final move. This move is called Army Breaker."
As he spoke, Shen Lang swung his sword. With this strike, it was as if thousands of troops and horses charged out simultaneously. Tang Jiutian had no time to defend and was swept by the terrifying sword qi, flying out more than thirty meters before crashing into an ancient building and falling to the ground, his face pale, devoid of any color.
"Pfft..."
Although Tang Jiutian tried to hold back, he ultimately couldn't, and spat out a large mouthful of blood.
Even though Tang Jiutian didn't die, his internal organs were severely damaged, most of his meridians were ruptured, and he suffered injuries unlike any he had experienced in his life.
"This Shen Lang fellow's three sword techniques are truly extraordinary. One sword after another, connected like the raging waves of a violent tsunami. You might withstand the first wave, but the second and third will still engulf you."
Dugujian praised Shen Lang, "Such swordsmanship can be considered top-tier."
Dugujian had very high standards for swordsmanship. For her to utter the word "top-tier," it was enough to show that Shen Lang's swordsmanship was indeed formidable.
"Sister Jian, do you think Shen Lang will surely win?"
Hearing Dugujian's words, Ye Shishi's face lit up with joy as she asked Dugujian.
In Ye Shishi's heart, Dugujian was the ultimate authority. If Dugujian nodded, Ye Shishi would be truly at ease.
"Not necessarily!"
Dugujian's answer was far beyond Ye Shishi's expectations.
Dugujian calmly looked at Tang Jiutian and said, "Tang Jiutian hasn't used his full means yet."