Yun Yue and Tang Qian were dumbfounded.
They were all powerful individuals at the half-step immortal realm.
And it was two spiritual energy shields stacked together, yet they were just washed away like that?
There wasn't even a trace of spiritual energy left.
"Brother Yun, what, what kind of treasure is this?" Tang Qian stammered.
"What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and activate the clan's protective formation." Yun Yue licked his dry lips, his voice trembling slightly.
I didn't see such a big fuss when they were packing and sealing things up in the courtyard.
If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have brought them along.
Isn't this making enemies of the Tang family?
Their two families are related by marriage and are close friends, not enemies.
His original intention was to give Tang Qian a boost, so that he could also have a chance to curry favor with a powerful figure.
But now this matter has become...
Alas, I miscalculated.
"Yes, yes, yes." Tang Qian nodded repeatedly, and then appeared in the sky above the small courtyard where he lived in a flash.
The elders of the Tang family had already arrived.
"Clan leader, what just happened was..." Elder Tang Hua's voice trembled slightly with excitement.
That aura was absolutely a priceless treasure.
"Immediately activate the clan's protective formation, and everyone go on high alert," Tang Qian ordered calmly without answering.
"Yes." Tang Hua only then realized what was happening, and a layer of sweat immediately rolled down his forehead.
I was just too excited.
But they forget that every time a precious treasure is born, it is accompanied by bloodshed and mountains of corpses.
Now, that azure light appeared openly at the Tang family's residence, illuminating the entire Divine Beginning City.
I'm afraid some people will soon be unable to contain themselves.
The elders of the Tang family arrived quickly and left just as quickly, without even having time to ask any questions, before they were busy arranging security measures.
The clan protection formation was activated at its highest level.
Women and children were sent to their ancestral homeland.
There is a hidden secret realm there, left by our ancestors, which cannot be broken by anyone who is not at the peak of the ninth level of the half-step immortal realm.
The other members of the Tang family unleashed their strongest magical artifacts to guard the four directions.
Countless cultivators quickly gathered outside the Tang family's gate.
When a priceless treasure is born, who wouldn't be envious?
However, when they saw Tang Qian's figure, the passion in their hearts dissipated somewhat.
Even the most precious treasures are desirable, but one must be alive to enjoy them.
Tang Qian is no pushover.
Some people fear death and retreat, while others rise to the challenge.
You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub; you can't become strong without risking yourself.
So many people are eyeing it covetously.
Naturally, we have to take a gamble.
"Clan Chief Tang, the demonic beasts have invaded. We are willing to lend you a hand," someone stepped forward and said loudly.
“Yes, we are willing to lend you a hand.” Almost immediately, many people echoed in agreement.
"I remember that the ultimate move of the demonic beast, the Heavenly Python, is to unleash this kind of cyan light."
"Damn beast, how dare you sneak into Shenchu City."
"Go and surround it! We can't let it get away!"
"Damn it, that worm swallowed my whole family, I'm going to tear it to pieces right now!"
"Damn it, that beast forcibly took my fiancée! I hate him so much he'll never forgive me!"
...
The crowd was in a frenzy, and tens of thousands of people surged forward.
The crowd made up all sorts of excuses, cursing under their breath, while rushing off at breakneck speed.
They were afraid that if they were even a step too slow, the precious treasure would be snatched away by someone else.
However, the Tang family possessed a powerful protective formation.
They can't break through.
After watching the group of cultivators being repelled by the clan's protective formation, Tang Qian stepped forward.
"Gentlemen, please hear me out first."
Tang Qian only said one sentence, and the crowd below erupted in a clamor.
"Clan Chief Tang, let's talk later. Don't let that beast get away. I still have to avenge my clan of thirty-six members."
"Yes, Chief Tang, killing the Heavenly Python is more important now."
"Clan Chief Tang, for the sake of the greater good, please remove the clan's protective formation so that we may lend you a hand."
"Slaying the Heavenly Python and protecting the people is the duty of us cultivators."
"Clan Chief Tang, please step aside."
Tang Qian frowned and said, "There is no demonic beast, the Heavenly Python, here. You all just made a mistake."
“Brother Tang, everyone in Shenchu City saw that azure light soaring into the sky just now,” said Han Shichang, the head of the Han family.
"Chief Han? What are you doing here?" Tang Qian asked, frowning.
"I just happened to be passing by," Han Shichang said. "Brother Tang, I'm willing to help you subdue this monster."
"There are no demonic beasts here. That azure light is just an old friend of the Tang family visiting," Tang Qian said, glaring at Han Shichang.
“That’s clearly the demonic technique of the Heavenly Python.” A man in black standing next to Han Shichang said, “Clan Chief Tang, are you trying to protect that demonic beast? Could it be that you’re in cahoots with it?”
"Shut up!" Han Shichang shouted sternly after the man in black finished speaking, "The Tang family is one of the eight great families of Zhongzhou, a prestigious and righteous sect. How could we possibly associate with demonic beasts? Don't spout nonsense!"
"Everyone saw it with their own eyes, yet Chief Tang did everything he could to stop it. It's no wonder people are suspicious," the man in black said indignantly.
"The Tang family is actually protecting demonic beasts! This is outrageous!" Immediately, a cultivator who didn't want to cause trouble shouted at the top of his lungs.
The more chaotic, the better.
It's only in muddy waters that you can catch fish.
Many cultivators held this idea in their hearts, so they also joined in the commotion.
"Everyone, I, Tang Qian, will say this one last time: there are no demonic beasts here. Please leave immediately, or don't blame me for being ruthless." Tang Qian's words were like rolling thunder, exploding in everyone's ears.
Some of those with lower skill levels were so badly blasted that they were dizzy and could barely stand.
"The Tang family is indeed protecting the demon beast." After a moment of silence, someone shouted again from the crowd.
The quiet scene instantly spiraled out of control, becoming agitated once again.
Some even had a short temper and directly attacked the Tang family's protective formation.
However, the Tang family's protective formation required mid-grade spirit stones to maintain, and despite their strenuous efforts, it was of no use whatsoever.
"Brother Tang, why bother with a mere demon beast?" Han Shichang's voice wasn't loud, but all the cultivators present could hear it.
"Han Shichang, put away your disgusting face." Tang Hua glared at Han Shichang fiercely: "My Tang family will never associate with demons."
"Then let's activate the clan's protective formation and let everyone work together to kill the Heavenly Python," Han Shichang said with a faint smile, showing no annoyance.
"Han Shichang, can't you understand human language? There are no demonic beasts or celestial pythons here." Tang Hua gripped his cane tightly and said angrily, "If you insist on stirring up trouble, don't blame my cane for not recognizing people."
"Brother Tang, kill the Heavenly Python as soon as possible, resolve this matter sooner, and restore peace to your Tang family. If we keep dragging this out, the number of people will only increase." Han Shichang completely ignored Tang Hua and instead stared intently at Tang Qian.
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