Chapter 76: Chapter Seventy-Two: Rules (Give some recommendations- Let me know there are friends reading–)
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These two tornadoes that suddenly appeared not only frightened Tang Guangyu, but also left the elders watching the battle from the Secret Arts Pavilion in a daze.
Hadn’t the martial arts performance already ended?
As their main work was research, they had never expected anyone to take action after the performance ended. This was against the rules.
This was when the disadvantage of their lack of combat experience showed up. Even the involved Tang Guangyu was taken aback, not to mention the others. However, the tornadoes were already nearly upon them.
Tang Guangyu had no choice but to infuse his spiritual power into his palms, attempting to break apart the two tornadoes.
It must be said that this choice was absolutely terrible. Not to mention that his defensive inner energy only had a sliver of power too weak to stop the tornadoes, what could the palm power he hastily gathered do to disperse these two powerful forces akin to vicious dragons?
Were he to be actually hit, he would likely suffer serious injuries.
“Enough!”
A giant golden palm appeared out of thin air, blocking in front of Tang Guangyu and stopping the two white tornadoes.
It was as if scooping up two little mudfish, the giant palm clenched into a fist, bursting the two tornadoes with a “pop”, then the golden light dissipated. “Now, does anyone still have objections to Tang Luo’s induction ceremony?” Tang Hongtao got up as though he had done a minor thing and asked the people around him.
“No objections.” All the people bowed their heads submissively, including Tang Guangyu.
Tang Hongtao nodded, turned to look at Tang Luo who was about to announce something, but saw the boy raising his right hand high, his face full of disdain.
I object!” Tang Luo said this with his neck stiff, looking contemptuously at the elders who were bowing their heads.
At this moment, the faces of the few elders, led by Tang Guangyu, looked even worse than if they had eaten dirt.
On the contrary, Tang Hongtao’s face was full of joy, and his voice was as kind as if he was Tang Luo’s own grandfather: “Tang Luo, all of these are your clan uncles, they were only testing you. In fact, you’ve long been one of us in the Secret Arts Pavilion.”
Tang Luo stared weirdly at the elder. He couldn’t believe this was coming from the same honest old man. This was just too fake.
Tang Hongtao had no choice but to lower his voice. Although his own talent was not much, his eye for talent was first-rate due to his realm.
When Tang Luo initially launched the Martial Luo Finger, he was pessimistic. But the moment the five forces became one, he knew that the opportunity for the rise of the Tang Clan was in front of him.
The Combined Attack Technique wasn’t as simple as merging spiritual power together. It required a special frequency and method to let the spiritual power collide with each other, continuously causing fusion in the collision process. This was the true essence of the Combined Attack Technique, and to perform it required not just powers from the same source, but also the assistance of a special technique. This was precisely the hardest part of the Combined Attack Technique.
The scene in front of him was like someone had completed a Combined Attack Technique single-handedly, and it had the capability to transcend realms. Without a doubt, Tang Luo’s Martial Luo Finger had risen to the level of the clan’s foundation.
If Tang Luo was willing to selflessly share this martial technique, it would be a radical change for the Tang Clan members within the Mortal Realm and the Transcendental Mortal Realm.
Therefore, to this elderly man who had dedicated his life to the Secret Arts Pavilion, this martial technique of Tang Luo was not just a martial technique, it was the root cause of the Tang Clan’s transformation, making this young man the future head of the Secret Arts Pavilion.
No matter how others saw it, Tang Hongtao had already made up his mind in his heart.
But seeing Tang Luo stubbornly unwilling to join the Secret Arts Pavilion, he was particularly anxious and tried to persuade him again: “Tang Luo, whatever demand you have, just state it. But please don’t say something like you’re unwilling to join the Secret Arts Pavilion.”
Seeing how an old man with white hair and beard was so humble, Tang Luo felt respect in his heart, his anger half dissipated. He also understood why everyone was cherishing this as if it was a treasure. If he did not make his demand now, when would he?
“Let me clarify first.”
“I am willing to join the Secret Arts Pavilion, but I refuse to work with some who aim to scrape a living without making any real contribution.”
This caused Tang Hongtao to pull a long face. Although the current elders of the Secret Arts Pavilion were somewhat complacent, it could not be denied that these people once devoted day and night to research martial arts techniques for the Tang Clan. Their contributions were beyond doubt.
If he expelled these people just to admit Tang Luo into the clan, it would speak volumes about the Tang Clan’s principles of fairness and justice. Turning a blind eye to morality for the sake of profit, it would indeed be difficult for the elder to comply.
Youthful rashness, it always charges forward without any consideration, ignorant of the danger of being brittle. This can only be dissuaded over time.
But when Tang Guangyu heard Tang Luo’s words, he looked up angrily and retorted, “So you mean, chase all of us away and make the Secret Arts Pavilion revolve around you, Tang Luo?”
Tang Guangyu, being nearly thirty years older, should inherently face this junior with a more detached demeanor. However, their constant confrontation seemed to be their doomed fate. Tang Luo refused to regard Tang Guangyu as his senior, while his opponent didn’t seem himself as Tang Luo’s elder either.
Hearing Tang Guangyu’s words, Tang Luo’s anger rose once again, incensed by his opponent’s stubborn idiocy.
When the fuck did I say that?” Tang Luo retorted, staring at Tang Guangyu.
Don’t play dumb. I know you came here to vent your anger over that chubby guy at the clan’s entrance.”
Upon hearing Tang Luo’s words, Tang Guangyu’s expression changed and he appeared three times weaker.
Seeing this, Tang Luo was convinced of his own suspicions.
Recently, he had been keeping a low profile and practicing in the Star Pavilion, rarely leaving it at all. The only plausible source of this sudden conflict could be the chubby guy he encountered during the New Year. In such a large clan, relationships are complex. Perhaps, this chubby guy had a well-connected ’ brother. This Tang Guangyu was certainly trying to target him because of the chubby guy or else he wouldn’t have singled him out.
His hunch was indeed correct.
On hearing Tang Luo’s words, Tang Hongtao’s expression darkened and he turned towards Tang Guangyu, “Guangyu, is what Tang Luo saying true?” Tang Guangyu’s face fell, and he replied, “While it’s true I wanted to get back at Xiu Yong on his behalf, it is also true that he doesn’t know the classics. I didn’t vilify him. As for my actions, I merely wanted him to go through the initiation ceremony after reading the classics. How is that wrong? Can he become virtuous just for creating a mortal rank martial art technique? Ridiculous.” “Take back your righteous act, it makes me sick,” Tang Luo dismissed Tang Guangyu with a wave of his hand: “Yes, I don’t know the classics. I never denied that. I just can’t stand your attitude of living off your past laurels.” There were no fools in the Secret Arts Pavilion, that was certain. Even if they weren’t extraordinarily talented, they had their own unique abilities. He never anticipated that his confident martial arts skill would be blocked by an ordinary spiritual aura technique.
But the current policies of the Secret Arts Pavilion made people complacent and self-conceited, which was simply disgusting.
Once you enter the Secret Arts Pavilion, you will remain an elder for life? I think that rule is flawed.”
Tang Luo’s statement caught all the people in the Secret Arts Pavilion off guard.
“Living off the clan’s provisions under the guise of improving their martial arts techniques and magical arts is not a researcher’s job.”
When I said I don’t want to work with some people who are content with a mediocre life, I didn’t mean to drive you away. But I do believe the rules of the Secret Arts Pavilion need to be changed.”
“Every month, the elders of the Secret Arts Pavilion must show some results. If not at the peak level, at least at the yellow level, and if not at yellow level, then at least at the mortal level. You have to do something worthwhile to justify the Tang Clan’s support for you.”
Otherwise, brandishing achievements from years ago while eating today’s food, don’t you think that’s a bit excessive? Someone once said that he could modify dozens of mortal level martial arts techniques in a day.” “There should be a minimum monthly contribution.”
Tang Luo’s defiant face was full of challenge as he looked at everyone..
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