Under One Person: Dressed as Lü Liang, with vests all over

Chapter 183 Wang Ye: Pill Devouring? Let me try!

Zhang Wang was naturally familiar with the name "Lü Liang".

A traitor to the Lü family, the acting leader of Quanxing Sect, and suspected to be the inheritor of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques... He once single-handedly outmaneuvered the company and the Ten Elders, causing chaos throughout the entire world of supernatural beings...

Such a scourge was avoided by all sects.

If he really infiltrated the Tang Clan, that would be no small matter. Even Tang Miaoxing's strange words and actions just now could be explained.

However, the person standing in front of Tang Miaoxing at this moment was clearly Xia Liuqing.

"Disguise techniques?"

Zhang Wang stared intently at Lü Liang, his eyes filled with doubt, and couldn't help but guess.

Tang Qiushan, standing to the side, was even more shocked and couldn't help but exclaim, "How is this possible?!"

“I saw it with my own eyes. He was originally disguised as Tang Qingfeng. After he fought with me, he used his Qi to reveal Xia Liuqing’s true identity.”

Hearing this, Tang Miaoxing looked up at Tang Qiushan and asked:

"Qiushan, what makes you so sure that Xia Liuqing is his original appearance?"

“He shed his disguise in front of me, and…”

Tang Qiushan suddenly stopped halfway through his sentence, and his voice grew softer and softer.

He raised his hand and rubbed his still throbbing forehead, thinking to himself: That's right, there are more than one person in the Quanxing who is good at disguise, and there are all kinds of disguise abilities. How did I become so sure that the person in front of me is Xia Liuqing?
Soon, a look of sudden realization flashed in Tang Qiushan's eyes.

Then, he slowly raised his eyes and looked at Zhang Chulan.

He was deceived for two reasons. First, the Quanxing gang was too cunning and deliberately arranged for him to witness the removal of the disguise. As a result, he would naturally subconsciously believe that the face revealed after the disguise was removed was the other party's true identity.

On the other hand, it was Zhang Chulan's previous hints that were at play.

When Zhang Chulan revealed to them that Quanxing was going to infiltrate Tangmen, he intentionally or unintentionally mentioned the names of Xia Liuqing and Mei Jinfeng.

Therefore, when he saw Xia Liuqing and the other two, he had no doubts at all, and assumed that what Zhang Chulan said was true and that the Quanxing people had really come.

Tang Qiushan's gaze sharpened instantly, and he secretly became certain:

It seems that Zhang Chulan and the Quanxing group were indeed in cahoots all along.

……

Zhang Chulan keenly noticed Tang Qiushan's gaze, and a harmless smile instantly bloomed on his face.

Then, he looked at Lü Liang with righteous indignation, putting on an air of hating evil and saying, "This matter has nothing to do with me."

Lu Liang also felt Zhang Chulan's gaze, but he did not look at Zhang Chulan. After all, there were too many righteous and hostile gazes directed at him at this moment.

Especially those Tang Clan outer disciples who followed Zhang Wang into the cave, not only focused their attention on Lü Liang, but also discussed him enthusiastically.

"Lü Liang? Is that the Lü Liang from Quanxing?"

"I saw people discussing him on the forum just a couple of days ago. I never expected him to be so audacious as to come to the Tang Clan!"

"Hey, I saw that post too... Zhang Lingyu just arrived, and Lü Liang showed up right after. It seems the rumors about Zhang Lingyu secretly colluding with Quanxing might be true..."

"It really is! Hey, do you think we could keep him here?"

"Us? Don't be ridiculous. Even the Ten Elders can't do anything to him. Let's wait and see how the Sect Leader deals with him."

Tang Miaoxing took in all the murmurs and discussions, but her gaze remained fixed on Lü Liang.

Lü Liang remained calm and smiled as he met his gaze.

He had just obtained the information he wanted from Xu Xin, and the biggest goal of his trip to the Tang Sect had been achieved.

At this point, it doesn't matter if the disguise is revealed.

Lü Liang broke the silence and spoke to Tang Miaoxing:
"Master Tang, you don't need to be so alarmed. My suggestion to you was truly out of good intentions and I genuinely care about you."

"Thinking of me? Hmph!" Tang Miaoxing's lips curled up slightly, forming a mocking arc. "How do you know that I will definitely fail in my attempt to absorb the pill today?"

"I had heard about the Tang Clan's Dan Shi technique before, and it is said that it should not be learned unless one has taken a detached view of life and death."

Lu Liang's gaze was firm; he looked directly at Tang Miaoxing without any hesitation and said frankly:
“But Master Tang, it’s not that you’ve taken life and death lightly, but rather that you value the glory of the Tang Clan too much, to the point that it overshadows your own life and death.”

Therefore, you will not succeed today!

……

As soon as Lü Liang said this, the entire cave fell into a deathly silence, as if time had frozen.

Tang Miaoxing was wearing only a thin vest at this moment, and subconsciously clenched her fists, with the veins on her arms bulging.

His gaze toward Lü Liang burned with fury like a raging fire, and his aura suddenly became sharp and fierce, like a drawn blade that sent chills down one's spine.

Faced with this overwhelming pressure, Lü Liang remained calm and composed, showing no intention of retreating or launching a sudden attack.

He slowly raised his finger, pointing steadily at Xu Xin, his voice calm and resolute:
"I believe that Senior Xu Xin would also agree with my point of view."

Upon hearing this, Tang Miaoxing frowned and immediately turned her gaze to Xu Xin.

This time, Xu Xin nodded slowly.

Seeing Tang Miaoxing's increasingly gloomy expression, Xu Xin took the initiative to speak, his tone tinged with sincerity:
"Senior brother, I don't intend to go back on what I promised you before, but I think you can postpone mastering the Pill Devouring technique for a while."

Why slow down?

Tang Miaoxing suddenly raised his voice, which resounded like a great bell throughout the cave.

"I've wanted to do this for years, but I've never dared to take the risk because I can't let go of the Tang Clan in my heart."

Now that you've agreed to take over as the new sect leader, I don't want to wait a moment longer!

No sooner had Tang Miaoxing finished speaking than Zhang Wang rushed out impatiently before Xu Xin could even respond.

He strode up to Tang Miaoxing, tilted his head slightly, stared directly at Tang Miaoxing, and questioned her sharply:
"Senior brother, I still don't understand. Even if you're determined to try the Pill Devouring technique, why did you choose this scoundrel to be the new sect leader of the Tang Sect?"

"Back then, he betrayed the Tang Clan and became sworn brothers with a Quanxing sorcerer like Wugensheng. How ironic and laughable that was for those Tang Clan disciples who died tragically at the hands of Quanxing! It was a complete and utter betrayal!"

"If we appoint such a person as the new leader of the Tang Clan, what will the outside world think of us? Won't the Tang Clan become a laughing stock?"

"Furthermore, the Tang Clan publicly announced back then that they had executed him. Now, not only are they making him appear in public, but they also want him to represent the Tang Clan and lead the entire sect..."

"Senior brother, just what kind of situation do you intend to put the Tang Sect in?!"

……

Zhang Wang's righteous and resounding question instantly stirred up waves in the cave.

All the Tang Clan disciples present focused their gazes on Tang Miaoxing, each with the same puzzled look in their eyes: Yes, why did they have to choose this person?
Sensing the questioning gazes of his disciples, Tang Miaoxing sighed softly. He suppressed his earlier anger, his expression softening, and fixed his gaze on Zhang Wang, speaking earnestly:

“Junior brother, the Tang Sect urgently needs a major transformation. You and I are both defenders of the old ways, and we cannot do it.”

"But Tang Xin is different. Before he was even twenty, he had already mastered all the techniques of the Tang Clan except for weapon crafting. Later, he even successfully mastered the Pill Devouring technique. He is a genius, and a genius who acts unconventionally..."

"What the Tang Clan needs is perhaps just such an outlier, and most importantly, he carries a huge burden of guilt towards everyone in the Tang Clan."

"Once he becomes the sect leader, he will definitely devote himself wholeheartedly to planning for the future of the Tang Sect."

At this point, Tang Miaoxing slowly shifted her gaze to Lü Liang and Zhang Chulan, and continued:

"Today, I insist that the company and Quanxing watch the internal strife of the Tang Clan here, precisely for the sake of change."

"Tang Xin once said something to me that I think makes a lot of sense—to correct a wrong, one must go to extremes. The Tang Clan doesn't need so many secrets anymore."

"In the past, no one was allowed to enter the Tang Clan without the sect leader's order. Today, not only members of the sect, but even members of the Quanxing sect have barged in..."

“In the past, if an outsider witnessed Dan Shi, there was no chance of survival. Perhaps things will be different today.”

"The transformation of the Tang Sect begins today!"

"And I hope that after I've laid down everything, I can do one last thing for the Tang Clan."

Tang Miaoxing turned his head slightly, looking at the huge stone tablet in the center of the cave, his voice low but firm:
"Today, I, Tang Miaoxing, will either successfully inherit Dan Shi, or I will let everyone witness the complete inheritance ceremony of Dan Shi and use myself to reveal the final secret of Dan Shi to the Tang Clan."

……

Tang Miaoxing's words were passionate and sincere.

Unfortunately, before Zhang Wang could be moved by his words, Lü Liang spoke again.

"Master Tang, if you truly care about the Tang Clan, you shouldn't be so eager to die today. Instead, you should continue to assist Senior Xu in managing the Tang Clan after the succession."

"Don't you want to witness firsthand what the Tang Clan will look like after the transformation?"

"If everything is as you say, and the Tang Sect can usher in a new era, then, having let go of your obsessions, your state of mind may be more in line with the requirements for mastering the Pill Devouring technique."

"If not, you are still alive, and at least there is still a chance to make amends."

Upon hearing Lü Liang's words, Tang Miaoxing remained silent, but her previously agitated expression had calmed down somewhat.

Seeing that Tang Miaoxing's attitude had softened, Lü Liang continued to persuade her:
"Sect Leader Tang, if you only want to demonstrate the secrets of the Pill Devouring Technique to the outside world, isn't there a better option?"

"A better option?" Tang Miaoxing asked in confusion.

"Yes, so that outsiders can witness Dan Shi alive, isn't that what you wanted just now?"

Tang Miaoxing instantly understood Lü Liang's meaning, looked at Lü Liang, and asked:
"You mean you want my junior brother to make a move?"

Lü Liang nodded in confirmation.

Upon hearing this, Tang Miaoxing narrowed his eyes, stroked his beard, and after a moment of thought, he spoke:

"That's a good idea, but not many people have the courage to challenge Dan Shi."

As she spoke, Tang Miaoxing's gaze was fixed intently on Lü Liang:
"What, are you planning to go into battle yourself?"

As soon as Tang Miaoxing said this, everyone's eyes turned to Lü Liang.

Zhang Chulan's eyes widened in surprise. He thought to himself, "Holy crap, Brother Lü is really going all out this time? What if the Tang Clan goes back on their word and doesn't back down in time? Wouldn't Brother Lü be in danger?"

Zhang Chulan wanted to signal Lü Liang to be cautious with his eyes, but as soon as he turned his head, he saw a scene that stunned him.

As Tang Miaoxing scrutinized him, Lü Liang did not step forward to fight, but instead stepped aside.

Not only that, he also reached out and gently pushed Wang Ye forward beside him, while shrugging and smiling as he said:

"Everyone knows that I am not good at fighting, so you all won't be very satisfied watching me fight Dan Shi."

"How about I let my friend show everyone a few skills?"

……

"Mei Jinfeng?"

Zhang Wang stared incredulously at the person Lü Liang had pushed in front of everyone. His eyes widened instantly, a mixture of shock and anger flashing across his face, and he couldn't help but blurt out:
"Lu Liang, what are you talking about! Do you look down on the Dan Shi of our Tang Clan?"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding outer disciples of the Tang Clan all showed expressions of anger.

Sending a seemingly unknown old man from the Quanxing Sect to fight against the Tang Sect's supreme martial art, Dan Shi, is, in their eyes, undoubtedly a great insult to Dan Shi.

Sensing the disciples' dissatisfaction, Tang Miaoxing promptly stepped forward and explained succinctly:

"Her identity is fake."

"Fake?" Zhang Wang was shocked again. He pointed at Wang Ye and asked, "Then who is her real identity?"

"I don't know," Tang Miaoxing answered truthfully.

In an instant, everyone's eyes were like spotlights, all turning towards Wang Ye.

Wang Ye looked at Lü Liang with a helpless expression, pursed his lips, then raised his hand and slapped Lü Liang's shoulder heavily, complaining with a belly full of resentment:
"Old Lu, you're really loyal! Thank you!"

He dragged out the last syllable of "thank you," making the underlying sarcasm particularly obvious.

Lu Liang put on an extremely innocent look, blinked, and said, "You're welcome."

Seeing Lü Liang's shameless behavior, Wang Ye was even more speechless.

He couldn't help but continue to complain in his heart: You old Lu, you're so eager to see the Tang Sect's Pill Devouring Technique, but you're pushing me out as a shield. No wonder you were so eager to bring me to the Tang Sect in the first place, it turns out you had planned this move all along.

However, despite his complaints, Wang Ye eventually resigned himself to taking a step forward.

After all, he himself was also full of curiosity about the mysterious and unpredictable secret techniques of the Tang Clan and longed to find out more.

He bowed respectfully to Xu Xin and said, "Senior Xu Xin, please give me your guidance."

Tang Miaoxing turned around and looked at Xu Xin, silently asking for his thoughts with her eyes.

Xu Xin nodded slightly and replied, "Senior brother, since someone wants to experience the power of Dan Shi, I am willing to help."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Xin's gaze slowly swept over the outer disciples of the Tang Sect, a hint of emotion in his expression, and he said:

"The Tang Clan's Dan Shi has been absent from the world for too long and has almost been forgotten. It's time to let people see it."

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