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Chapter 454 The entire audience was shocked! An absolutely stunning performance befitting a genius!

Nangong Su was indeed somewhat surprised, but it was still acceptable.

Zhang Tao, on the other hand, looked extremely unpleasant.

At just over forty years old, he had already reached the Ninth Revolution Realm. It was not an exaggeration for Zhang Tao to call himself a rising star of the Great Xia Dynasty and a potential candidate to join the ranks of the God of War in the future.

With his looks and qualifications, it's no exaggeration to say he must have no shortage of suitors.

Nangong Ling is excellent, but Zhang Tao is no less so.

Just a moment ago, Patriarch Nangong Su was confidently guaranteeing that he could make this marriage happen, but who would have thought that the wife he had chosen would be walking home arm in arm with a handsome young man?

Who could bear this?
Zhang Tao felt as if a hat had been placed on his head.

Shocked. Shocked.

As the head of the family, Nangong Su could not neglect proper etiquette.

Before she could fully recover, her hand instinctively grasped Lin Yi's.

"Dad, this is my boyfriend, Lin Yi. Isn't he handsome?"

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No, Nizi, I know you're against the marriage arranged by your family, but you don't have to drag a handsome young man down with you, do you?
To achieve the sixth level of transformation at the age of less than twenty, in Nangong Su's opinion, was indeed a testament to his strength.

However, compared to Nangong Ling and Zhang Tao, the gap is still quite large.

Using such a young man as a shield, especially against the arrows of a Nine-Turn Master, have you ever considered how Lin Yi feels?

"Nizi, you can't be reckless about this. Xiao Zhang is a pillar of our Great Xia, a potential future war god. Introducing you to him isn't doing you any harm, is it?"

"If you just casually drag a junior into this to smooth things over for you, have you considered who that person might offend?"

"Your behavior is irresponsible towards other people's future!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tao walked forward with a smile.

"Patriarch Nangong, what are you saying?"

"Young friend Lin is a junior, but also the future hope of our Great Xia. How could I hold a grudge against him over such a trivial matter?"

As he spoke, he adopted the demeanor of an elder and patted Lin Yi on the shoulder.

"Young friend Lin, don't you agree?"

Zhang Tao was able to maintain a pleasant demeanor, which made Nangong Su think highly of him even more.

He added a couple of comments along the way, such as "A capable person can be quite magnanimous."

After a brief encounter, Lin Yi developed a good impression of Nangong Su and Zhang Tao.

Nangong Su, the head of the family, did not adopt a superior attitude towards a junior because of his status and position.

As for Zhang Tao, he's not a bad guy.

He wasn't petty or narrow-minded, nor did he intend to show off in front of younger people.

The only one to blame is Nangong Ling for having too high a standard and looking down on him.

"Uncle, Uncle Zhang"

"My senior and I are serious."

Uncle Zhang?!
You little brat! Your sister!

Those two simple words almost broke Zhang Tao's resolve.

You call Nangong Ling "senior sister," but I, Zhang Tao, am called "uncle." What's the meaning of that?
Isn't this blatantly trying to provoke me?

If Nangong Su and Nangong Ling hadn't been there, Zhang Tao would have definitely retorted to Lin Yi's words, as he needed to maintain his image.

"Alright, kid, stop messing around with your senior."

"Your senior has no sense of propriety. Maybe Xiao Zhang can give you some pointers later? That way, your trip won't be in vain."

The Nangong family values ​​martial arts, and sparring among the younger generation is an inevitable part of family banquets.

Nangong Su had intended to give Lin Yi a way out, but unexpectedly, Nangong Ling picked up on a topic that shocked both of the nine-turn professionals.

Nangong Ling: Okay, if Uncle Zhang can beat Lin Yi, I agree to this marriage!

The entire Nangong family was bustling with activity.

It wasn't just the triennial clan banquet; it was also because the eldest young lady, Nangong Ling, had brought her boyfriend home, and this guy was quite audacious, daring to challenge a ninth-level expert at the sixth-level.

The banquet of the Nangong family was quite special compared to that of ordinary families. At the center of the banquet was a wide square arena, surrounded by a special barrier that was both transparent and powerful.

Surrounding the arena are wide, ever-increasing steps, with elegant pavilions set up on them, so that clansmen can watch the competitions of the younger generation while they are feasting.

The exchanges between juniors are always limited to a few points.

In addition, the younger generation's levels were not very high, so there were no particularly outstanding scenes in the competition.

The most anticipated event is undoubtedly the battle between Lin Yi and Zhang Tao.

The difference of three turns may seem small, but it is actually a chasm that is difficult to cross.

Looking across the Great Xia, there are plenty of sixth-tier professionals, but only a few hundred might be able to reach the ninth tier.

To outsiders, this was a senior giving guidance to a junior.

"Young friend Lin Yi, I admire your loyalty and sense of justice."

"But marriage is no child's play, and it's about time to stop. In this battle, you can go all out and hold back. Don't worry, I will go easy on you."

As Zhang Tao said this, he felt incredibly proud.

Nangong Ling had promised that if Zhang Tao won, she would agree to the marriage.

As a ninth-level expert, Zhang Tao really didn't know what to say.

This marriage is practically a sure thing, isn't it?
To be honest, Zhang Tao is a pretty good person.

If it weren't for his senior's insistence, Lin Yi really wouldn't have wanted to ruin Zhang Tao's plans.

A melon forced into a bad shape won't be sweet.
"Alright, Uncle Zhang, please enlighten me!"

You boy!
The two separated, and at Nangong Su's command, their battle began immediately.

"Young friend Lin Yi, be careful!"

Seeing that Lin Yi had no intention of attacking, Zhang Tao couldn't hold back any longer and made the first move.

In his view, as long as he defeats Lin Yi, he can win the heart of the beauty.

The next moment, Zhang Tao's punch, powerful enough to defeat a seventh-tier professional, slammed solidly into a mechanical shield.

The imagined devastating victory did not materialize.

Zhang Tao's body was sent flying with a huge sonic boom.

This scene stunned all the members of the Nangong family.

No, this kid isn't a sixth-level cultivator?

Lin Yi, Lin Yi?
Why does this name sound so familiar? After a moment of thought, Nangong Su immediately found information related to Lin Yi.

This year's top scorer in the college entrance examination in Daxia, the genius young man who was specially recruited into Shenxiao, isn't his name Lin Yi?

After circling in the air several times to dissipate the force, Zhang Tao finally managed to regain his balance.

His face was no longer composed; his expression was now completely replaced by horror.

Zhang Tao shook his numb fist and froze on the spot.

Where did this arrogant kid come from?

What is that strange shield? Is it equipment? No, it's a skill!

"Young friend Lin Yi, you truly live up to your reputation as a student of Shenxiao Academy. Your strength is indeed remarkable. Let's have another round!"

To ease the awkwardness, Zhang Tao feigned a relaxed demeanor, but in reality, he was charging up his eighth-tier skill, [God King's Charge], in an attempt to shatter Lin Yi's shield.

Before his skill could be fully charged, Zhang Tao's figure was already uncontrollably rushing towards Lin Yi.

Zhang Tao's sudden burst of speed caused the Nangong clan to cheer with joy.

He, however, was completely bewildered.

I haven't even touched it yet, have I?

Looking up again, a divine sword wreathed in lightning and radiating intense power of law was already pressed against Zhang Tao's brow.

In that instant, the three ninth-level experts from the Nangong family suddenly stood up, their faces filled with horror.

A mere sixth-stage cultivator possesses a law-based artifact?!

(End of this chapter)