Chapter 90

"Second Brother, I never intended to face you in a life-or-death struggle. All of this is because of you. I am the legitimate eldest son and cannot lose the position of clan leader. I can't afford to lose face. Today, you must die." Tang Qian's eyes flashed with a fierce light as he took large strides toward Tang Yan.

Ade said nothing and drew out a short dagger coated with deadly poison, advancing toward Du Yang.

The old man's doting on Tang Yan deeply hurt Tang Qian. His purpose today was to kill. First, he concocted a reason to send Tang Ba and the others away, then took the opportunity to kill Tang Yan.

Tang Ba and the others would soon realize they had been tricked, but by the time they rushed back, Tang Yan would already be a corpse. At that point, even if they were furious, they wouldn't dare do anything. The clan couldn't afford to lose the 'Second Young Master' and the 'Eldest Young Master.' Tang Qian could then take the opportunity to make a deal with them, and the matter could be hidden, unknown to anyone. Even if the three of them refused to keep it secret and brought him back to the clan, he would at most receive a scolding; they couldn't do anything more to him.

The reason was simple: he was the eldest son, the future heir of the clan!

Tang Qian had another purpose: he didn't want the clan to lose the three great martial kings for nothing. He had long considered himself the heir to the clan leader and had made many preparations in secret. He didn't want the clan to be in a difficult situation after he took over due to the loss of the three great martial kings. Therefore, Tang Ba and the others must return to the clan to assist him in the future, rather than follow Tang Yan around the world.

"Is this Tang Yan?" Tang Qian came to Tang Yan's side, about to make his move, but was startled by the emaciated, shriveled appearance. Under the pale moonlight, he looked like a mummy, which was particularly eerie.

"What's wrong, Young Master?" Ade hurried over, taking a deep breath. "Why does he look like this? Did we make a mistake?"

Tang Qian asked, "Is that Du Yang over there?"

"Yes, that's him, I can recognize him."

"Then this is..." Tang Qian squatted down, felt his pulse, and found the ancient war saber in the bag beside him, along with the unconscious and weak Black Girl. "It's him! It can't be wrong. No wonder his strength improved so quickly; he must have practiced an evil martial technique."

"Young Master, hurry up and act, don't waste time. If Tang Ba and the others come back, we won't have a chance." Ade quickly returned to Du Yang's side, gripping the dagger and thrusting it toward his throat.

This deadly poison would seal the throat upon contact with blood, corroding it within seconds until it broke.

"Next life, don't be my brother; you can't compete with me." Tang Qian stabbed toward Tang Yan's heart.

But just as the tip of the knife touched Tang Yan's heart, Tang Yan's eyes suddenly opened: "What are you doing?"

The voice was hoarse and very low, startling Tang Qian and Ade, who were already tense.

Tang Yan's eyes were dull but slowly gathered a coldness, looking at Tang Qian as he struggled to sit up.

"You..." Tang Qian was on high alert, unsure of the situation, and didn't dare act rashly. Even Ade slightly pulled back, quietly slipping the dagger back into his sleeve, given Tang Yan's performance in Giant Elephant City, no one dared to underestimate him.

"What are you doing here? Where are Tang Ba and the others?"

"Something came up, they're not here. How are you?" Tang Qian temporarily concealed his murderous intent.

"I'm fine." Tang Yan's eyes were sharp, noticing the black dagger the moment he opened his eyes. His mind raced with countless speculations, none of which were good.

"Let me help you stand up?" Tang Qian walked over.

"No need, I can manage."

"Second Young Master, don't be so formal, let me help." Ade walked over with a smile.

"Get lost." Tang Yan said coldly.

"Huh?" Ade's face changed slightly.

"Do I need to repeat myself? I said, get lost, as far as you can."

"Second Young Master, is that really appropriate?" Ade glanced at Tang Qian.

"Ade, you just take care of Du Yang. Second Brother, what's with the anger?"

"Teaching this old dog a lesson."

"Second Young Master, that's a bit too much!" Ade stopped in his tracks, turning to look at Tang Yan.

Tang Qian finally realized Tang Yan's weakness, extremely weak, struggling even to sit up. The current toughness was likely just an act. He smiled inwardly: "Second Brother, apologize to Ade? Your words were indeed impolite."

"Have you ever seen a person apologize to a dog?"

"Ade is my man; you should give him some face, right?" The murderous intent in Tang Qian's eyes was unhidden as he approached Tang Yan step by step.

Tang Yan's face darkened: "So that's it!"

"What?"

"So it was you!"

"What do you mean? What are you talking about?" Tang Qian squatted in front of Tang Yan, his right hand behind his back gripping the poisoned dagger.

"You know exactly what I mean. You sent Tang Ba and the others away, right? Trying to kill me and then bring them back?"

"You've become smarter, but I'm sorry, the martial kings the Tang family has worked hard to cultivate can't be wasted on you." As Tang Qian spoke, the dagger behind his back stabbed fiercely toward Tang Yan's heart.

"Wait!"

"What, do you have a last word?" Tang Qian's dagger pierced through his clothes, stopping just before the emaciated skin.

"You can kill me, and I can't resist, but unfortunately, someone doesn't want me to die now."

"What?"

"Look there!" At that moment, Ade suddenly shouted, his eyes fixed on the darkness ahead. A man in black, carrying a paper figure, was slowly approaching, emitting an evil aura like a cold tide.

"Move!" Tang Qian, without hesitation, thrust the dagger toward Tang Yan's heart, but... a strange sound wave instantly swept over, and Tang Qian and Ade were struck as if by lightning, screaming and kneeling on the ground, their faces pale, drenched in cold sweat, their eyes filled with shock.

"Who are you? The Tang family's affairs don't need outsiders to meddle." Tang Qian struggled to stand, but the pain in his head intensified, and he fell to the ground, curling up like a shrimp.

Renzang Tian ignored them, walked to Du Yang, and without a word, lifted him by the collar and walked into the darkness. Tang Yan barely stood up, took the ancient war saber and Black Girl, and staggered after him, completely ignoring Tang Qian!

"Tang Yan!!" Tang Qian was stunned for a moment, then burst into a hysterical roar, his eyes red, like a raging beast.

He had gone to great lengths to kill him, but Tang Yan didn't even take him seriously. This mockery and contempt were more painful than a stab.

Ade sat on the ground, dazed for a long time. Who was this man in black? What was his relationship with Tang Yan? How did he find them here?

Was the plan just ruined? Was Tang Yan just rescued by someone else?

He couldn't accept it!

Not long after, Tang Ba and the others flew over, their faces dark and terrifying.

"Eldest Young Master, what game are you playing? Is it fun?!" Tang Ba hated being toyed with. The moment he saw Tang Qian, he slapped him without mercy.

Slap! Tang Qian rolled toward Ade, and the two crashed into the tree behind them.

"You dare to hit me?" Tang Qian's face was swollen like a bun, already furious, now even more enraged.

"I dare to cripple you. I'm not a Tang family member anymore, so you have no authority over me. If it weren't for the old man, I'd skin you alive! You dare to play me? You're tired of living!"

Tang Ba's fierce eyes instantly woke up Ade and Tang Qian, reminding them of who they were facing!

Tang Hao looked around, his face turning pale. "Where is the Second Young Master?"

"Taken away."

"Who?"

"A man in black, carrying a paper figure, the one who stopped the Spirit Kingdom's martial king in Giant Elephant City." Ade dared not hide anything; these executioners were ruthless. They might not dare to kill Tang Qian, but they could kill him to vent their anger.

"Renzang Tian? What is he doing here?" Tang Hao frowned, his voice cold. "Which direction?"

"That way!" Tang Qian pointed in the opposite direction!

Tang Hao said coldly, "If you lie, don't blame me for not showing the old man any face."

"That's right, that way." Tang Qian answered firmly.

"Go!" Tang Hao and Tang Qing chased after.

Tang Ba remained where he was, his eyes growing colder, making Tang Qian and Ade uneasy. "I understand your intentions and want to go home, but I, Tang Ba, hate being used. Eldest Young Master, this is the only time, no more. I've killed your guards. On the way back, you'd better be careful."

"What? Dead?" Tang Qian's face changed drastically. Those four were all Martial Ancestors, his hard-trained absolute confidants, the foundation for taking over the Tang family. They were all... killed?

Moreover, with only himself and Ade, how could they escape the Illusion Forest?

"Venerable Eighth, you can't..." Ade was about to speak, but Tang Ba had already vanished without a trace.

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