Chapter 191 - 104: Zhu Li: Chew It Up, Feed Me

Chapter 191: Chapter 104: Zhu Li: Chew It Up, Feed Me

The scene fell utterly silent.

In the vast Ninth Prince’s Mansion, not a single sound could be heard save for the whimpering howls of a wolf.

The Wolf King, bristling with fury just moments before, was now crying out wretchedly.

Dragging its broken jaw, it scrambled over to Feng Tianxi’s side.

The hulking beast, taller than a man, groveled on the ground, howling pitifully as it frantically nuzzled the unconscious Feng Tianxi. It was like a beaten dog that had lost a street fight and come home to whine, all of its former, awe-inspiring presence gone.

Just moments ago.

Man and wolf had cooperated with flawless synergy.

At the man’s command, the wolf had unleashed a flurry of killing blows.

The man, hidden beneath the wolf, had launched a furious assault.

Now the man was unconscious.

And the wolf had been reduced to a whimpering cur.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

No one could have ever imagined it would end like this.

They all knew Zhao Ci had won a dozen-some matches in a row yesterday, but they figured Feng Tianxi could have done the same.

But this...

Aside from the final, sudden twist, they had thought the two were evenly matched from start to finish.

But after seeing Zhao Ci’s sudden change of tactics, it finally dawned on them.

Zhao Ci had possessed the ability to win with a single, decisive blow the entire time.

The seemingly even match...

...was all just a setup for this final moment.

Now.

Feng Tianxi had met the exact same fate as those who had challenged the Tenth Prince’s Mansion yesterday; his Dantian True Qi was scattered, making it impossible for him to use his True Qi for a short while.

And the Wolf King...

...after its stamina was depleted, had its jaw forcibly snapped.

And yet, this situation couldn’t be considered a loss of combat ability. He had to accept the subsequent challenges, or it would be an automatic forfeit.

’What a cunning scheme!’

And at this moment.

Atop the high platform, Zhao Yong’s face grew even paler, and his lips began to tremble. "The Im-Imperial Extreme Scattering Hand?"

As a scion of the Imperial Family, how could he fail to recognize the Zhao Clan’s signature technique?

To unleash power capable of moving mountains and filling seas within a hair’s breadth.

That was the ultimate principle of the Imperial Extreme Scattering Hand.

’Even I would have to be wary of Feng Tianxi’s Wolf King. Its claws and fangs are lethally sharp and hard. If it were to break through to the Physical Body Realm, it would be no exaggeration to call them a Divine Weapon.’

’Even though it hasn’t broken through to the Physical Body Realm yet, they’re still comparable to the finest mundane steel.’

’Yet Zhao Ci snapped such a hard jaw with his bare hands.’

’This technique is unmistakably the Imperial Extreme Scattering Hand.’

Zhao Yong’s heart churned with wariness and sour envy.

’The Imperial Extreme Scattering Hand is the Zhao Clan’s ultimate technique. Any member of the Zhao Royal Family can study it without restriction, but out of the entire clan, very few have ever truly mastered it.’

’The reason is simple: the aptitude required for the Imperial Extreme Scattering Hand is simply too high.’

’To progress quickly with the Imperial Extreme Scattering Hand, one needs not only immense talent but also personal, hands-on instruction from a master already proficient in the art.’

’The time investment is immense.’

’Among the current members of the Zhao Clan, only the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince—for their outstanding achievements in past competitions between mansions—have ever received such treatment.’

’But now...’

’There’s a third person.’

’Imperial Father!’

’You’re so biased!’

Zhao Yong trembled with resentment, but he knew this was no time to let his jealousy fester.

As much as he hated to admit it, he was now certain that Zhao Ci’s own strength had been the primary reason he’d managed to fight his way out of the Black Fog Space.

’The man fought his way out of an encirclement of a hundred Cultivators at his same level.’

’His endurance is terrifying; a level most men could only dream of achieving.’

’To reach such a level...’

’His Imperial Extreme True Qi must have reached the Harmonious Realm. Imperial Extreme True Qi is already renowned for its density and endurance, but upon reaching the Harmonious Realm, it gains a self-regenerating quality.’

’Fighting a war of attrition against someone like that would be no different from throwing myself on a sword.’

’Zhuge Xiao was right.’

’The best strategy now is to concede.’

’It’s not that I think I’d lose to Zhao Ci, but after fighting him, I’m afraid I’d be too exhausted to face Zhu Li. That woman has poor Fire Control Ability, but her flames are terrifyingly explosive. Getting hit by even a single spark would be a disaster.’

He turned around. "Zhu... Huh? Where’s Zhu Yan?"

Zhuge Xiao pointed toward the Martial Arts Arena, a helpless look on his face. "He’s already gone down!"

Zhao Yong: "..."

On the Martial Arts Arena.

Zhao Ci curled his lip. "Fine, fine, fine! So this is how we’re playing the war of attrition, huh? I haven’t even caught my breath, Brother Zhu Yan. Aren’t you a little too eager?"

Zhu Yan: "..."

He, too, realized he had lost his composure, but he couldn’t help it.

’Regarding the matter with Bao Longtao, even though Zhao Yong took full responsibility, there was no way the Zhu and Bao families would ever dare to cause trouble for a Prince. So, even though they didn’t say anything, they definitely held it against me.’

’And then there was Zhu Li, that thorn in the Zhu Family’s side. Now, with the backing of the Tenth Prince’s Mansion, she was swaggering about, causing dissent within the family to grow louder and louder.’

’Even though my own father was the one who let Zhu Li go, he still put the blame on my head, questioning why I didn’t stop her back then.’

’After waiting so long for this opportunity, that Zhuge Xiao just had to show up and start making snide comments.’

’How could I not be fucking pissed?’

But...

No matter how angry he was, he couldn’t possibly disrespect a Prince.

He took a deep breath, forced a smile, and pointed at Feng Tianxi beside him. "Your Highness, you’ve misunderstood. I’m here to help him with his injuries!"

With that,

He quickly ran over.

He tossed a medicinal pill into both the man’s and the wolf’s mouths, then shouldered the man and carried him away.

Zhao Ci also returned to his seat, raising an eyebrow at Feng Kucha. "Am I awesome or what?"

Feng Kucha stared at him as if seeing a ghost. As a member of the Feng Family, he knew better than anyone just how terrifying Feng Tianxi’s talent was. For a Beast Master, the time before reaching the Physical Body Realm, or even the Second-Layer Divine Treasure, was an absolute period of weakness.