If we were to judge purely by cultivation, Gu He, already a peak Dou Wang, was undoubtedly far superior to Mo Tang.
However, as an alchemist, he was still slightly vulnerable in combat,
especially in close combat.
Again, not everyone is Xiao Yan.
Without the aid of a strange fire, and spending a significant amount of time researching elixir recipes, many alchemists possessed few combat skills beyond their powerful soul power and fire control techniques.
As a noble alchemist, many tasks didn't require manual effort.
Mo Tang's seemingly casual strike, aided by his powerful wind and thunder Dou Qi, sent Gu He, the initiator, flying out the door.
Had it not been for Fa Ma, who arrived later and intervened, Gu He would have suffered a significant loss.
Nalan Yanran and Ge Ye, who had just realized what was happening, quickly stepped forward to stop him, shouting, "Stop! Elder Gu He, this person is not an enemy, but Elder Mo Tangmo, one of the outer sect elders of our Yunlan Sect!"
Ge Ye's words reached Gu He and Fa Ma clearly outside the door.
Fa Ma was fine with
that… he had initially thought it was an enemy, but when he heard it was one of our Yunlan Sect members, and with Nalan Yanran and Ge Ye inside, he knew it was true.
But when Gu He heard the name, and recalled the rumors he had heard within the sect, and what he had just witnessed…
his face instantly darkened.
At this moment, Mo Tang also slowly approached the door. Gazing at the two men outside, he guessed Fa Ma's identity and nodded, clasping his fists in greeting. "My name is Mo Tang, an Outer Sect Elder of the Yunlan Sect. Greetings, Master Fa Ma."
Fa Ma, a seasoned veteran, instantly detected the discord between the young Dou Wang champion and Gu He. He gave an awkward smile and a couple of greetings.
Gu He, however, stared intently at Mo Tang, his mind still replaying the scene he had just witnessed...
"What's your relationship... with her?"
Gu He gritted his teeth.
Seeing the two jealous men about to fight, Fa Ma tactfully stepped aside, remaining on the sidelines along with Ge Ye and Nalan Yanran.
Mo Tang's expression remained calm.
He had already taken the man down, the victor. There was no need to argue with a tragic figure who wasn't even a backup.
But since he'd asked...
"If you think about it, you can consider me Sister Yun Yun's fiancé..."
This wasn't meant to be a stab in the back.
After all, they'd kissed and hugged each other, and now that Yun Shan was dead, there was no need for parental consent. So, was Yun Yun his fiancée? Absolutely not!
Of
course, Mo Tang thought it was fine, but Gu He was practically furious.
"Nonsense!"
"How come I didn't know when Yun Yun had a fiancé?"
"How dare you say such a disgraceful thing to Sect Master Yun's face? I'll teach you a lesson! Come out with me if you dare!"
With that, Gu He headed straight for the square at the Alchemist Headquarters.
Mo Tang was speechless...
What the hell was this?
A hooligans' challenge to a fight?
If you want to fight, go ahead. Once I've beaten you to tears, you'll still have the nerve to compete with me for a woman!
Watching the two leave, Fa Ma's first thought was to intervene.
But after thinking about it, it seemed like there was no reason to stop them...
When he turned to suggest that Nalan Yanran, the Young Master of the Yunlan Sect and a direct disciple of Yun Yun, go and try to persuade them, he suddenly saw a hint of disappointment and gloom on the girl's face.
After a moment's pause, Fa Ma suddenly realized something, and his expression suddenly changed.
He thought to himself, "Oh my god... It seems this is not a simple matter! Well, if that's the case, it's best for an outsider like me to stay out of it, to avoid getting into trouble. Properly proceed..."
In an instant, Fa Ma made up his mind.
As long as those two guys didn't tear down the Alchemist Association headquarters, he would let them do whatever they wanted...
The vast square, originally used for the Association's alchemists to refine medicine,
was now empty, with only two figures standing facing each other, their eyes flickering with a faint glint and sparks.
A group of alchemists, still confused about the situation, watched all this, many with curiosity on their faces.
One of the elders, wearing the robes of a fifth-grade alchemist and also the vice president of the Alchemist Association, frowned and looked at President Fa Ma in front of him, asking in confusion, "President, are you just going to let them do whatever they want here?"
Fa Ma smiled kindly and said softly, "What does it matter? Actually, I also want to know. These two people in front of me...
One is the most talented alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire, the Pill King...
The youngest Dou Wang powerhouse in the empire, a young talent...
If the two of them fight, what kind of interesting result will be in the end?"
"..."
The old man rolled his eyes at the suddenly out-of-tune president, and then looked towards the center of the square speechlessly.
In the field, Gu He's emotions seemed to have calmed down, but his bloodshot eyes still revealed his heart.
Seeing that he looked calm and didn't take himself seriously at all, Gu He couldn't help but get angry again.
"Today, I will let you understand the gap between you and me! In this world, only I can be worthy of her!"
Mo Tang rolled his eyes at the other party.
As an alchemist, if you want to prove yourself, shouldn't you refine a pill that shocks the world?
Fight with me? Are you serious?
Of course, Mo Tang still welcomes the other party's approach of using his shortcomings to attack my strengths.
Maybe Gu He has accumulated a lot over the years, and even mastered some powerful fighting skills, but to fight him alone less than fifty meters away from him...
Mo Tang can only say one thing: you are looking for death!
"One move!
Mo Tang raised a finger and whispered, "If you can't defeat me with this one move, I'll turn around and leave now! If I ever meet you, Gu He, in the future, I'll be willing to retreat!" Mo
Tang's words not only angered Gu He, but also the group of alchemists nearby, who were filled with righteous indignation.
You have to know that this is the Alchemist Guild, the alchemists' territory.
Gu He, as the number one alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire, was highly respected by many present.
Now, hearing that this young man dared to speak so arrogantly, they were all so angry that they wanted to roll up their sleeves and teach him a lesson themselves.
(End of this chapter)