Dai Mubai had naturally heard Tang San's "bold declaration." His sinister-looking double pupils first flashed with astonishment, but that surprise immediately turned into undisguised, mocking laughter filled with contempt.
"Pfft—hahahaha!"
Dai Mubai laughed as though he had just heard the funniest joke in the world. His laughter echoed throughout the hotel lobby, overflowing with ridicule and disdain.
He even exaggeratedly wiped at the nonexistent tears from the corners of his eyes.
"What era are we living in? And you're still pulling something like this?"
Dai Mubai looked at Tang San as though he were some ancient relic that had just crawled out of a grave, his eyes filled with amusement and disdain.
He deliberately raised his voice so that everyone present could hear him clearly.
"Such an outdated trick, trying to show off some cheap version of masculinity in front of a woman. Do you really think there are still foolish women who fall for this kind of thing? How naive!"
He shook his head contemptuously, as though Tang San's behavior were unbelievably foolish.
However, the moment his words fell and his gaze swept over Xiao Wu, the mockery in Dai Mubai's sinister eyes suddenly froze.
It was replaced by intense astonishment and disbelief!
The Xiao Wu who had previously looked like an enraged little lion, determined to fight for herself, had actually become completely still after Tang San's stern glance and his shout of, "This is between us men!"
The anger on her face froze. Her bright eyes flashed with confusion and grievance, mixed with a trace of habitual submission?
The raging fury and wild spirit within her seemed to have been forcibly extinguished by a single sentence from Tang San.
Her pink lips pouted slightly, as though she wanted to say something, but in the end, she merely stomped her foot hard and let out an unwilling and aggrieved,
"Hmph!"
Then she actually obediently took two steps back and stood to the side!
Her large eyes were still glaring at Dai Mubai, but the fighting spirit within them had already disappeared, replaced only by concern and indignation for Tang San.
"..."
Dai Mubai was completely speechless.
This scene had completely overturned his understanding of the world.
'There really are women who fall for it?!'
That absurd thought flashed through his mind.
What was going on?
That sharp-tongued, wild girl had actually been subdued so completely by one stupid sentence?
What kind of nonsense had Tang San fed her? Or rather, what kind of primitive man was this?
There had been quite a few storybooks circulating on the continent in recent years with plots like this, but Dai Mubai genuinely had not expected someone to actually imitate one.
For a moment, Dai Mubai even felt a little sick. However, Tang San gave him no more time to think!
While Dai Mubai was momentarily distracted by Xiao Wu's reaction and mentally complaining about the situation, Tang San moved!
"Hmph!"
Taking advantage of that brief moment of distraction, a flash of purple appeared in Tang San's eyes, and his figure shot forward like a ghost!
Mysterious Heaven Technique circulated at full power, causing his speed to explode in an instant!
He did not release his Martial Soul, nor did any Soul Ring light up beneath his feet. In Dai Mubai's eyes, this was practically courting death!
"Looking for death!"
Dai Mubai snarled, temporarily putting aside his surprise at Xiao Wu's reaction.
Since his opponent was seeking death, he certainly did not mind teaching this ignorant youngster a proper lesson. At the same time, he could show that little beauty who the real strong one was!
He did not even bother activating the White Tiger Barrier. He simply stepped forward, his fist as large as a wok covered in a faint golden glow as it shot straight toward Tang San's face with a howling gust of wind!
The punch carried tremendous force, powerful enough to shatter stone monuments and split rocks.
He intended to make this youngster who was trying to play the hero kneel and beg for mercy with a single punch!
However, just as the fist was about to make contact, Tang San's figure twisted gently at an unbelievable angle, like a willow leaf drifting in the wind!
Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track!
Dai Mubai's seemingly certain punch brushed past Tang San's clothes and struck empty air. The powerful wind from the impact caused Tang San's blue outfit to cling tightly to his body.
A trace of surprise flashed through Dai Mubai's eyes, but it was quickly overwhelmed by anger at having been toyed with.
"You've got some tricks! But that's all!"
Dai Mubai roared as both fists shot forward together, their force like a torrential storm that instantly enveloped Tang San.
The strength and speed granted by the White Tiger Martial Soul far surpassed those of an ordinary Soul Elder.
Tang San's expression became solemn, and he did not dare to take the attacks head-on.
He pushed Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to its limits, his figure weaving left and right within the confined space like a butterfly passing through a field of flowers, narrowly avoiding each lethal attack at the very last moment.
Whenever he truly had nowhere to dodge, he used Mysterious Jade Hand to meet the attacks head-on.
"Bang! Bang!"
Several muffled impacts rang out.
Tang San's palms quickly became as lustrous and white as jade, forcibly deflecting the tremendous force of Dai Mubai's fists. However, his body was also shaken backward repeatedly, his arms numb and his blood and Qi churning violently.
The gap in Level was undeniable!
"Can you do nothing but dodge? You useless brat!"
Dai Mubai had been unable to defeat him despite launching attack after attack, causing the fury within him to burn even hotter.
He could see that Tang San's movement technique was exquisite, but his Soul Power was far inferior to his own.
He decided to break skill with overwhelming strength!
"First Soul Skill: White Tiger Barrier!"
He finally unleashed his Soul Skill.
A layer of solid golden light instantly enveloped his entire body, greatly increasing his defensive power. At the same time, the aura surrounding him surged once again!
"Second Soul Skill: White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!"
Dai Mubai suddenly opened his mouth.
A highly compressed sphere of energy, flashing with dazzling platinum light, instantly condensed within his mouth!
The destructive energy fluctuation made the temperature throughout the entire lobby seem to rise!
Manager Wang and the young service attendant screamed in fright and scrambled behind the counter.
The blazing sphere of light, carrying an aura capable of incinerating everything, shot toward Tang San like a falling meteor.
Its speed was astonishing!
"Xiao San!"
Xiao Wu cried out in alarm, her pretty face turning deathly pale.
In the distance, the twin sisters also covered their mouths, their eyes filled with excitement as they watched the spectacle unfold.
At this critical moment!
Purple light suddenly blazed brilliantly in Tang San's eyes!
The Purple Demon Eye was operating at full power. In an instant, it captured an extremely subtle fluctuation within the flow of energy in the White Tiger Fierce Light Wave, a tiny node that Dai Mubai had failed to control perfectly because he was too eager to succeed!
Instead of retreating, Tang San suddenly compressed and concentrated all of the inner power from the Mysterious Heaven Technique toward his chest in an almost self-destructive manner as the energy wave reached him!
He advanced instead of retreating, twisting his body slightly to the side!
"Mysterious Jade Hand!"
He shouted inwardly.
His jade-white hands crossed in front of his body, protecting his vital points, while a faint layer of protective energy from the Mysterious Heaven Technique appeared across his body.
"BOOM——!!"
A deafening explosion erupted!
Blinding white light instantly swallowed Tang San's figure!
The violent shockwave swept through the entire lobby, tearing apart the expensive carpet beneath their feet. The surrounding flowerpots and plants were shattered by the impact, sending petals flying through the air!
Manager Wang's heartbroken wail was completely drowned out by the thunderous explosion.
A cruel smile appeared on the corners of Dai Mubai's lips.
With that attack, even if the boy did not die, he would certainly suffer severe injuries!
He could almost already see Tang San lying on the ground, his body charred black as he groaned in pain.
However, the instant the white light dissipated, Dai Mubai's smile froze on his face!
Tang San had not fallen!
He was still standing, although he looked extremely battered.
His arms were crossed protectively in front of his body. His originally jade-white Mysterious Jade Hands were now completely blackened, his sleeves had been reduced to tatters, and his arms were covered in burn marks.
A thin trail of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. His face was as pale as paper, and his chest rose and fell violently.
Clearly, he had suffered considerable internal injuries.
But!
He had actually endured the White Tiger Fierce Light Wave with his physical body and Mysterious Jade Hands, combining them with the protective energy of the Mysterious Heaven Technique and the slight deviation created by the energy node he had detected with the Purple Demon Eye!
Although he had paid a heavy price, he had not been defeated!
More importantly, by using the shockwave from the explosion and the brief cover provided by the smoke and dust, he had successfully shortened the distance between himself and Dai Mubai!
"What?!"
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