Section 117: Appearing After the Curtain Falls

Rain Jin-hong felt an unbearable anxiety in his heart. He never expected Tang Tian to act so recklessly, completely defying all reason.

Today, Tang Tian had almost offended every major family. How could he dare to attack the Rain family at such a time? Was he not afraid of provoking others by striking at the Shanggong family’s stronghold? Was he not afraid that everyone would rise up against him?

But before him, Liang Qiu clung stubbornly, making escape impossible.

Damn it!

Suddenly, a faint voice whispered into his ear.

“Why struggle any longer?”

Rain Jin-hong’s face drained of color in shock, but before he could react, a sharp pain struck his chest, and his pupils froze instantly.

At some unknown moment, a bloodied hole had appeared in his chest.

Liang Qiu stared coldly at Sima Xiangshan, silent.

Sima Xiangshan wore a harmless smile. “Amory and the Ice Beauty Han Ke have already left. If we delay any longer, we won’t even get a taste.”

Liang Qiu snorted coldly, then vanished in a flash.

Sima Xiangshan chuckled softly and disappeared as well.

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On the lamp post, Ming Zichun, Yun Yiyao, and Huo Yanguang gathered together. Ming Yong, Yun Di, and Huo Yanshan also flew up to the lamp post. Seeing that the three were unharmed, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Ming Zichun sighed deeply. “This time, we’ve taken a serious blow. It’s a big embarrassment.”

Huo Yanguang snorted coldly, eyes burning with killing intent. “The Rain family deserves this! I’m going to kill Rain Zeqing!”

Rain Zeqing and Rain Jin-hong’s lies might fool ordinary people, but not the three of them.

Yun Yiyao shook her head. “He’s already dead. That sinister, ghostly fellow was the one who killed Rain Zeqing before coming for Rain Jin-hong.”

“The Rain family is in grave danger this time,” Ming Zichun said with a complicated expression. “Tang Tian is truly no ordinary man. With the Shanggong family’s backing, their three centuries of prosperity are assured.”

“Only the Rain family would dare attack the Shanggong family,” Huo Yanguang said expressionlessly. “The Shanggong family is the foremost clan of the Perseus Constellation. Miss Qianhui is rightfully the top figure of Perseus.”

“It’s not that simple,” Yun Yiyao lowered her voice. “The Rain family has no true backing. How could they dare to act so recklessly? Let’s see if their mysterious supporter is willing to intervene.”

The others nodded knowingly. They had heard whispers of the Rain family’s secret patron.

“Tang Tian’s allies are strong,” Yun Di added. He had been beaten black and blue by a woman today but hadn’t uttered a single complaint.

“That’s right! Tang Tian’s background is far from simple!” Ming Yong said gravely. “These experts cannot have no origins.”

“Likely a major power,” Huo Yanshan agreed.

“We must watch and wait,” Ming Zichun sighed. “Fortunately, it’s us who suffered the loss this time. Though embarrassing, it won’t drag down the family.”

Yun Yiyao and Huo Yanguang remained silent.

All three fancied themselves leaders among the young, but compared to Tang Tian, they realized they existed on an entirely different level.

This realization filled their proud hearts with frustration.

“Shall we watch the battle?” Yun Yiyao looked up.

“Let’s go!” Huo Yanguang gritted his teeth. “Why not? I want to see exactly what he’s capable of!”

Ming Zichun nodded. “This fight is crucial to the fate of the Perseus Constellation.”

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“What should we do?” Eight-Character Mustache asked the tall man.

They never expected Tang Tian to take the initiative to attack. With Shanggong Qianhui absent, the Shanggong family would never dare to provoke other clans.

But they were utterly unprepared for Tang Tian’s ferocity and unpredictability.

The Shanggong family’s morale was at its peak; the Rain family was no match and was in grave danger.

The tall man furrowed his brow. “This guy isn’t simple. Look at how he turns the tide in such a situation. He’s far from reckless as he seems.”

“Now is not the time to be cautious,” Eight-Character Mustache frowned. “If we don’t act, the Rain family will be wiped out. I can’t think of anyone in the Rain family who can stop him. Besides, he has four allies.”

The tall man hesitated.

If they intervened, they could save the Rain family, but it would mean direct conflict with the Bright Martial Assembly. If they did nothing, today might be the Rain family’s day of ruin.

A lion leading a flock of sheep could tear apart a pack of wolves. The Shanggong family were no sheep.

Tang Tian’s ferocity was the fiercest either had ever seen.

If the Rain family fell, all their plans in the Perseus Constellation would collapse. They had treated the Rain family harshly; no other clans would be lured by them. Without local power, they would have to invest more resources to achieve their aims.

They knew their lord was interested in the Perseus Crown but had many other duties and could not focus excessive power here. This meant their plans would fail.

Their fate was clear.

“We cannot let the Rain family perish like this,” the tall man resolved. “Leave what comes next to the lord. Let’s save the Rain family first.”

“Agreed!” Eight-Character Mustache’s hesitation vanished.

Both vanished suddenly.

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“Close the gates! Hurry and close the gates!”

The panicked shouts filled the air. The Rain family was thrown into chaos. None had imagined the Shanggong family would dare to wage war! Shanggong Qianhui was clearly absent—how could they be so bold?

Warriors atop the towering arrow towers shuddered as they watched the surging crowd approach, their scalps tingling and bodies trembling involuntarily.

Countless footsteps gathered into an unstoppable flood.

Boom! Boom!

Each sound felt like a hammer striking their hearts.

Closer... ever closer!

“Prepare!” a trembling voice of a Rain family guard captain rose, but he knew the moment had come and bellowed, “Fire!”

Over a hundred arrows shot forth!

These warriors were at least third-rank or above, their arrows wrapped in faint light, radiating tremendous force.

Arrows rained like a storm!

The low, mournful whistle of arrows filled the air like a tidal wave. Most were aimed at Tang Tian—they knew he was the leader of the enemy. Taking him down was the key to victory!

But what happened next chilled their bones.

Charging like a raging rhinoceros, Tang Tian suddenly raised his fist and punched forward!

Smack!

The air before him compressed like a solid wall. The arrows hit this invisible barrier and froze, unable to penetrate an inch. Then, the wall shattered like an avalanche, scattering into countless fragments!

[Great Avalanche]!

With his current fifth-rank true strength, Tang Tian summoned Great Avalanche effortlessly.

He kicked off fiercely, speed surging like a cannonball, breaking past the archers in an instant, appearing beneath the city wall.

From the moment the Rain family was built, no one had expected it would be attacked.

Tang Tian drew a deep breath, true energy surging to its peak. His eyes blazed with fury as he roared, punching the blue stone wall!

Thud!

His fist, wreathed in azure flames, plunged into the stone as if it were soft tofu.

A second later, the wall crumbled like melting snow, turning into countless tiny stones cascading down. In front of him appeared a neat, square two-meter breach, as if someone had sliced the wall away with a sword.

Tang Tian vanished through the gap almost instantly.

The next moment, he appeared beneath an arrow tower, roaring as he punched a thick wooden support pillar.

The log, as thick as a basin, shattered instantly, splinters flying.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

The arrow tower, missing a leg, creaked ominously and began to lean.

These arrow towers were rarely used in daily times, crudely made and long neglected.

The warriors atop screamed in alarm, dropping their bows and leaping down.

Crash!

The severely unbalanced tower collapsed, dust billowing everywhere.

Another thunderous crash followed—Amory repeated the feat, slashing through another arrow tower’s support pillar.

With no threat looming above, the defenders’ morale surged.

Tang Tian stormed like a fierce tiger, unstoppable. Amory fought wildly, his blade flashing like the wind, striking down opponents one after another. His subordinates were nearly invincible.

Han Bingning swirled beside Tang Tian, drawing her cold sword, each strike unerring.

The Rain family stood on the brink of collapse.

“Clan leader!” an elder shouted urgently, watching the Rain disciples being cut down like vegetables, his heart aflame with worry.

Rain Mingwei’s face was grim as he took a deep breath. “Wait a little longer!”

Around him, the Rain family’s experts gathered—their last bastion of strength.

He needed to wait a little longer...

Suddenly, a dazzling light burst before Rain Mingwei’s eyes. With unexpected joy, he exclaimed, “They’re here!”

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Tang Tian knew nothing of strategy. The soldiers in his mind cursed endlessly, never ceasing. His professional stubbornness made them unable to bear watching Tang Tian’s chaotic charge.

“Idiot, charging into the thick of the crowd! Want to die faster?”

“Can’t you see this isn’t the entry point? Are you blind?”

“Use your brain! Your brain!”

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Tang Tian ignored it all. He was completely berserk, and so were all the Shanggong disciples.

His thought was simple: he would not leave a single threat behind for the Shanggong family.

He and Qianhui were ultimately destined for the Heavenly Road. The journey would be perilous, the future uncertain.

Even if they left, they had to leave the Shanggong family a bright future! Even if they left, they must do so without regrets!

Suddenly, a chilling aura locked onto Tang Tian.

His body stiffened.

He raised his head abruptly, and not far away, a tall man was watching him.

Yet more striking was the sinister spirit general beside the tall man.

Tang Tian’s pupils contracted sharply.

It was the first time he had seen such a corporeal spirit general!

This spirit general was not the usual translucent gray crystal form, but a real, flesh-and-blood figure.

Dressed in black warrior’s garb, exposed skin grayish, Tang Tian could even see the contours of muscle. Gray hair burned like a cloud of gray flames.

Most terrifying were the blood-red eyes!

They were so eerie they seemed suffocating!