It was a flash, then it was too late.
In the blink of an eye, Shen Lang's saber had already struck at Can Dao's head.
"Bang—"
Seeing this, Can Dao kicked a solid wooden chair towards Shen Lang.
"Crack—"
The solid wooden chair flew to Shen Lang's front. Shen Lang swung his saber, splitting it in two.
However, this also gave Can Dao time to dodge.
Can Dao rolled twice, quickly left his original spot, grabbed the black saber that had fallen on the ground, and his killing intent surged again.
"Kid, I once thought I was an unparalleled genius. I never expected you to be even more monstrous than me. Truly, generations produce talent, each leading the way for centuries."
Can Dao's saber tip pointed at Shen Lang, and he said, "Even so, if you hadn't poisoned me, I would have had at least eighty percent confidence in killing you."
Shen Lang's poison was not lethal, it wouldn't make him vomit blood and die instantly, but it would bring past events back to his mind, making his heart twist with pain and overwhelming sorrow.
Although Can Dao looked normal at this moment, his heart was in excruciating pain, so much so that he felt like he was suffocating.
The intense heartache had thrown Can Dao into disarray, and when a person is in disarray, their saber work will also be chaotic.
Facing Shen Lang, who was at the same level as him, Can Dao had no confidence in victory.
"Again—"
Hearing Can Dao's words, Shen Lang completely ignored him, like a robot repeating his previous words, then charging towards Can Dao again with his Tang saber.
"Whoosh—"
Shen Lang leaped three meters again and swung his saber down from the air.
"Fight—"
Facing Shen Lang, who was at the same level and in peak condition, Can Dao dared not underestimate him. He let out a roar and swung his saber to meet the attack.
Can Dao's heart was in agony, his thoughts in chaos, but the saber in his hand remained ferocious and terrifying, as if a bloodthirsty beast had been unleashed.
However, while Can Dao's saber was ferocious, Shen Lang's was even more brutal.
The next second, the Tang saber and the black saber clashed again. Can Dao's palm cracked, and the black saber was almost knocked out of his hand.
"Bang—"
Taking advantage of Can Dao's momentary shock, Shen Lang struck him heavily in the abdomen with his left palm.
Shen Lang's palm strike hit Can Dao, making him feel as if he had been hit by a speeding truck. His body was completely out of control, and he was sent flying backward over ten meters, all the way out of the main gate.
"Whoosh—"
As Can Dao gripped the black saber, wanting to re-enter the gate to continue fighting Shen Lang, Shen Lang swung his saber, drawing a line at the main entrance.
"Cross this line, and you die."
This line was Shen Lang's offer of a lifeline to Can Dao, and his final warning.
He could show mercy and let Can Dao live.
But if Can Dao was ungrateful, he would not hold back.
"This kid is too terrifying."
Seeing Can Dao being severely injured by Shen Lang, Yang Ce sighed and said, "Fortunately, I didn't fall out with him before, otherwise I would probably have lost my head by now."
"Shen Lang is indeed worthy of being that person's disciple. He is young, but already unrivaled."
Wang Yunchuan looked at Shen Lang, unable to conceal his admiration, and said, "This kid is meticulous and possesses immense martial prowess. In the entire Dragon Country, it's hard to find another like him."
To be honest, Wang Yunchuan was somewhat grateful for his decision three years ago.
If he hadn't gone to Prisoner Dragon Mountain three years ago to arrange the marriage between Shen Lang and Wang Yuyan, he might have missed out on such a good son-in-law.
"Country bumpkin…"
The girl in white was also amazed by Shen Lang, but she stubbornly cursed.
She stared intently at Can Dao, expecting him to cross the line and continue fighting Shen Lang, perhaps creating a miracle.
However, after a long while, she found that Can Dao was just looking at the line, standing still and not moving.
"Can Dao, kill him for me."
Also seeing Can Dao motionless were Lin Nianfo and the Lin family.
Lin Nianfo's face was filled with anxiety as he shouted at Can Dao, "Can Dao, kill him, and our debt of gratitude will be settled. I will even give you half of the Lin family's fortune."
"What?"
Hearing Lin Nianfo's words, everyone present was shocked.
The Lin family's fortune was at least 900 billion yuan. Giving half to Can Dao would be 450 billion yuan. This Lin Nianfo was truly willing to pay a steep price.
However, after the shock, the guests present seemed to understand something.
Lin Nianfo's willingness to pay such a high price probably had another truth to it: besides Can Dao, the Lin family had no other trump cards.
All eyes turned to Can Dao, eagerly awaiting his next choice.
However, after a long time, Can Dao did not make a move. Instead, he slowly sheathed his black saber.
"Twenty years ago, you saved my life. I promised to save you ten times. I have saved you nine times over the years. I'm sorry, Old Master Lin, I probably can't protect you this last time."
Can Dao looked at Lin Nianfo and said, "Shen Lang is terrifying. I am no match for him. If I insist on protecting you, I will also die."
Can Dao's words were clear: he had promised to protect him, but only as long as his own life was not in danger. Now that his own life was at risk, he naturally could no longer protect him.
"Old Master Lin, take care."
After saying this lightly, Can Dao glanced at the line, then turned and left the scene without looking back.
"What?"
Looking at Can Dao's retreating back, Lin Nianfo and the Lin family were stunned, but their shock quickly turned to fear.
Because Shen Lang was walking towards them with his saber.
"Kid… what… what do you want to do?"
Seeing the sharp, bloodthirsty Tang saber in Shen Lang's hand, Lin Nianfo was terrified. "Shen Lang, don't do anything rash, we can talk."
"As long as you don't kill me, I promise to give you half of the Lin family's fortune, how about it?"
The Lin family's old guards were all wiped out, and Can Dao had abandoned the Lin family. Without any trump cards, Lin Nianfo could only negotiate with Shen Lang.
Hearing this, the guests present were shocked again. They never expected Lin Nianfo to compromise with Shen Lang to save his life.
However, when they looked at Shen Lang, they found no emotion on his face, only an unspeakable contempt and disdain.
"How much is half of the Lin family's fortune worth? Can it compare to two thousand lives?"
Shen Lang looked at Lin Nianfo and smiled coldly.
"What?"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Lin Nianfo was shocked. At this moment, Shen Lang's saber tip was already at his throat.
Shen Lang's face was cold as he said, "For these three days, have you felt that life was incredibly beautiful and the future full of hope?"
"Kid, old man, I understand now. The reason you healed me was to bring death and despair to me when I was at my happiest."
Lin Nianfo suddenly understood Shen Lang's intention, his face filled with anger. "Malicious, Shen Lang, you are too malicious."
"Malicious?"
Shen Lang sneered upon hearing this, "Lin Nianfo, I am merely returning what you did to others. Did you not treat those children the same way?"
"Alright, I've said all I need to say. You can go to your death."
With that, Shen Lang raised his saber and Lin Nianfo fell to the ground.