Chapter 148: Provocation

Chen Yun, killed by someone?

My Lie Tian Gang's Vice Hall Master, a backbone member, killed by someone?

Upon hearing the news of Chen Yun's death, Ouyang Lie instantly flew into a rage. With no time to continue grappling with Cang Luo, he erupted with his protective qi, blasted him away, then immediately turned to face the newcomer.

There were hundreds of Lie Tian Gang members; he couldn't possibly remember everyone, but he did recall the bald man before him, whose name seemed to be Chen Dahu.

In the next instant, Ouyang Lie appeared before Chen Dahu and said in a deep voice, "Who killed him!"

Chen Dahu immediately replied in grief and indignation, "War Wolf Gang's leader, Cang Luo!"

"Cang Luo?" Ouyang Lie had some impression of that name, but couldn't recall it at the moment.

Chen Dahu whispered a reminder, "Three months ago, the Gang Leader ordered me to cripple Cang Luo's hands..."

"It was him!" Ouyang Lie's sword eyebrows shot up; he remembered now.

Three months ago, Li Haoran, formerly Senior Brother Li who had cared for him greatly and was now an elite inner disciple, had approached him, ordering him to cripple the hands of an outer disciple named Cang Luo.

Li Haoran gave no reason, and he asked none, immediately agreeing.

He investigated slightly and learned from the Outer Disciple Hall that Cang Luo was merely an aged trash who had just become an outer disciple, with a cultivation of Warrior Stage 1 at twenty-two years old.

What absolute garbage, what absolute trash!

He was too lazy to act personally, so he casually picked a subordinate.

As a result, this guy Chen Dahu, with his conspicuously large bald head, was spotted by him at a glance and honorably dispatched to execute Senior Brother Li's mission.

In his mind, Chen Dahu, with a Warrior Stage 3 cultivation, dealing with a trash of Warrior Stage 1 cultivation, was a trivial matter.

He forgot about it the next day and went on a long journey for tempering, preparing for the year-end grand competition.

But to his surprise, over a month later when he returned to Profound Heaven Sect, he learned that Chen Dahu had not only failed the mission but was counter-killed by Cang Luo, his lower body crippled, becoming a eunuch-like invalid.

Moreover, Chen Dahu's brother, Chen Dalong, led people to hunt Cang Luo in the Demon Beast Forest, but they had not returned for a long time; surely it was a bad omen, and most likely they were dead.

These two limbs-strong, brain-simple trash couldn't even handle such a small matter, causing him to be severely scolded by Li Haoran upon his return.

If the two brothers hadn't already been one dead and one crippled, and if they hadn't had some merit or at least hard work for Lie Tian Gang, he would have killed Chen Dahu to vent his anger.

Ouyang Lie was so furious that he decided to personally strike down and kill Cang Luo!

However, during that period, Cang Luo happened to be leading the War Wolf Gang to train in the Demon Beast Forest; he couldn't find him. And when Cang Luo returned, he happened to be out, thus missing the chance to kill Cang Luo.

Then, when he returned, Cang Luo happened to be out again, thus missing the chance to kill Cang Luo once more.

Back and forth like this, the two never appeared at Profound Heaven Sect at the same time, letting Cang Luo live until now, and he had even forgotten about Cang Luo.

Until today, he was at Profound Heaven Sect, Cang Luo was also at Profound Heaven Sect, and moreover, Cang Luo had killed his Lie Tian Gang's Vice Hall Master...

Finally caught you!

Ouyang Lie continued, "How did he kill Chen Yun, and for what reason? Speak in detail."

Chen Dahu immediately recounted the cause and effect, saying Chen Yun had challenged Cang Luo to a duel to obtain the War Wolf Barbecue Shop, but was overconfident and counter-killed by Cang Luo.

Incidentally, he pinned the missing Zhang Zhen and others on Cang Luo, claiming they were also killed by Cang Luo.

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Lie was filled with rage; his protective qi circulated around his body, his long hair swayed without wind, almost standing on end.

Counting them, how many people of Lie Tian Gang had died at Cang Luo's hands over these three months?

Ordinary member Chen Dahu was crippled; Chen Dalong, who was expected to advance to General cultivation, went missing; elite member Zhang Zhen was also missing; Black Tortoise Hall Vice Hall Master Chen Yun was killed; and six others were also missing, the missing ones likely all dead.

Good heavens, not counting didn't know, counting was a shock; ten deaths were actually related to Cang Luo.

What did Lie Tian Gang do to provoke you?

Damn it! Since Lie Tian Gang became the number one gang in the outer sect, when had it ever suffered such losses?

Ouyang Lie roared, "Where is he!"

"At..." Chen Dahu was about to speak, but suddenly his eyes widened; he actually saw Cang Luo!

How is he here?

Such coincidence? The Gang Leader is here too...

Chen Dahu didn't think much, immediately pointing at Cang Luo and shouting, "There! He is right there! Cang Luo is right there!"

"What?"

Ouyang Lie was slightly startled, turned to look in the direction Chen Dahu pointed, and upon seeing the person indicated, his eyes also widened.

It was actually that guy!

The guy who, just now, disregarded his warning glance, boldly appeared beside him and Senior Sister Dai, obstructed his confession to Senior Sister Dai, and grappled with him, was actually Cang Luo!

How could it be him? He's quite strong!

Three months ago, wasn't he only at Warrior cultivation?

Now, he can actually barely withstand the chaotic primal energy of the Five Thunder Heavenly Yang Art!

This indicates he possesses at least the strength of General Stage 7.

How did he cultivate? Such speed!

Ouyang Lie was still shocked by Cang Luo's strength, while Cang Luo suddenly made a decision...

"Senior Sister Dai, please look here."

Cang Luo took out his mobile phone, opened the camera and switched to the front-facing camera, then pressed the capture button amidst Dai Xue's extremely surprised expression.

Dai Xue looked at the mirror-like object in Cang Luo's hand and asked in surprise, "This, is this a mirror? Or a treasure artifact?"

Cang Luo didn't answer, only smiled mysteriously, then opened the photo and enlarged it for her to see.

When Dai Xue saw her own portrait frozen and enlarged, she was so shocked she couldn't speak.

What treasure artifact is this? So magical!

Seeing her engrossed, Cang Luo carefully put his arm around her shoulder and continued shooting...

Dai Xue, deeply attracted by the mobile phone, didn't notice Cang Luo's small move, nor did she notice Ouyang Lie, whose hair stood on end in rage, stepping forward one foot at a time towards them.

"You are... provoking me!?"

Ouyang Lie let out a low, furious roar, his entire body wrapped in crimson protective qi, like a man of fire, each step crushing the floor beneath him into shards.

He knew—Cang Luo recognized him; this was a provocation. First, Cang Luo had appeared brazenly beside him and Sister Dai, disrupting his confession to Sister Dai.

Then, while he was speaking with Chen Dahu, Cang Luo had dared to touch Sister Dai—was this meant for him to see? To provoke him?

What was his purpose?

Did he think merely holding back the chaotic energy of the Five Thunder Solar Decree meant he could stand against me?

"Take your filthy hands off Sister Dai... now!"

Ouyang Lie nearly roared; everyone present was stunned, knowing a fight was imminent, and hurriedly left the room to avoid being caught in the crossfire—but some curious onlookers stayed, eager to watch the spectacle.

At that moment, Dai Xue, hearing Ouyang Lie's furious voice, finally snapped to awareness—she realized she was being embraced by Cang Luo, and immediately pulled away, glaring at him with shame and rage, her eyes fixed on the miraculous artifact now tucked into his arms.

The instant she stepped back, Ouyang Lie appeared before Cang Luo, launching a fist wreathed in protective qi straight at his face—but Cang Luo crossed his arms and blocked it.

Though Cang Luo blocked the blow, he was slammed into the wall by Ouyang Lie's force.

"Worthless!"

Ouyang Lie sneered contemptuously, swiftly moving to Dai Xue's side to comfort her. He did not press the attack, and soon calmed himself—he dared not kill without cause within the sect.

Besides, the steward he had earlier dismissed would surely hear the commotion and arrive soon; it was unwise to cause trouble here.

He would kill the man—but not here.

Cang Luo leaned against the wall, shook his arms lightly—pain flared—and immediately summoned Yuanli to heal himself.

Had he not just advanced to the Martial General realm and gained the ability to condense protective qi, Ouyang Lie's punch would have shattered his arms!

So strong—his Yuanli was far more abundant, far more aggressive, his physical strength surpassing mine.

Yet Cang Luo was not afraid. If it came to a fight to the death, who would die was still unknown.

Cang Luo took a deep breath, straightened his not-tall frame, and stared straight into Ouyang Lie's eyes, smiling: "I'm provoking you. What will you do..."

Before he finished speaking, Ouyang Lie—who had just dispersed his protective qi—reappeared before him, reaching for his throat.

Cang Luo startled, instantly raising his arms to block. Though he could not activate the satellite's dynamic tracking ability indoors, he was currently in the activated state of Meiti Shengong—his speed was not slow, and he successfully protected his neck—but Ouyang Lie seized his arm.

Ouyang Lie frowned slightly, slightly surprised by Cang Luo's reaction speed. The next instant, he yanked Cang Luo forward and drove his other fist forward.

Boom!

This time, Cang Luo could not block it—his abdomen took the full blow. His abdomen could not yet condense protective qi for defense; he spat a mouthful of blood, then was slammed hard onto the ground.

Thud!

Ouyang Lie stomped his foot onto Cang Luo's face, grinding it down with force, then sneered: "You think your Yuanli is so abundant? How dare you provoke me?

I haven't even settled accounts with you, yet you, this worthless trash, dare provoke me? Dare kill my Lie Tian Bang's vice-division chief? Do you think I'm not here?"

As he spoke, he pressed harder, wishing to crush Cang Luo's skull flat.

This trash first killed Chen Yun, then provoked me, dared to touch Sister Dai right before my eyes.

He must die!

At this moment, those present finally understood why the two were fighting—it was this Cang Luo who had killed Ouyang's subordinate.

How audacious! How dare he provoke the Lie Tian Bang?

And his strength was so pitiful—he was felled by one punch from Ouyang Brother! Truly ignorant of death!

Beside them, Dai Xue watched Cang Luo trampled beneath Ouyang Lie's foot, feeling a pang of pity, and remembered the miraculous artifact—she spoke up: "Ouyang Brother, the steward is coming soon, you mustn't..."

She had barely finished when the steward appeared—Ouyang Lie immediately kicked Cang Luo away.

"Who is causing a disturbance in the Scripture Hall?"

A sharp bellow rang out as a middle-aged steward appeared before them. He glanced at the fallen Cang Luo, then at the furious Ouyang Lie—he understood instantly what had happened: bullying the weak.

Had it been anyone else, he would have seized both parties and taken them to the Enforcement Hall for punishment—but one of them was Ouyang Lie...

He thought for a moment, decided not to escalate matters, glanced at the shattered floor, and said sternly: "Whoever broke the floor must leave ten lower-grade Yuan stones—or report to the Enforcement Hall for punishment!"

Ouyang Lie said nothing, silently pulled out a mid-grade Yuan stone and tossed it to the steward, then coldly addressed Cang Luo: "If you have the guts, stay inside the sect. And your damn War Wolf Bang—don't dare step one foot beyond the Xuantian Men grounds."

No need to spell it out—everyone understood: if Cang Luo or any member of his War Wolf Bang dared step outside Xuantian Men's boundaries, they would die without question.

At this moment, everyone again felt Ouyang Lie's tyranny—he intended to exterminate an entire gang!

And he said it right before a steward! How utterly tyrannical!

The middle-aged steward's face was stiff with revulsion toward Ouyang Lie's brutality, yet he dared not rebuke him—so he pretended not to hear, cleared his throat, and said: "Disperse. Go about your business."

His words still carried weight among the outer sect disciples—he was a Martial Master—and they quickly scattered. Ouyang Lie, too, led Dai Xue away slowly.

No one paid attention to Cang Luo, still lying on the ground—only Dai Xue cast him several glances, still thinking of that miraculous artifact.

As the crowd gradually dispersed, the middle-aged steward sighed, considering going to check on Cang Luo's injuries, planning to take him for healing.

But just then, Cang Luo suddenly shouted: "Ouyang Lie! Do you dare fight me on the Life-and-Death Arena?"

At these words, those who had just left but not yet gone far—including Ouyang Lie and Dai Xue—all froze and turned sharply to stare at Cang Luo.

"What did he say? Challenge Ouyang Brother to a duel to the death?"

"Are you serious? Has he been stunned? This is suicide!"

Ouyang Lie paused, then asked: "Say that again."

He had just been pondering how to lure Cang Luo out of the sect to kill him—struggling for a plan—and now the worthless trash had voluntarily challenged him to a duel to the death!

Is this fool's brain damaged? Did I just crush his skull so hard he's now eager to die?

Cang Luo slowly rose, snarling: "You—dare you fight?"

"What's to fear?" Ouyang Lie sneered, feeling fortune had come too suddenly—he could finally fulfill Li's brother's order—and quickly added: "When?"

Cang Luo clutched his abdomen, struck by Ouyang Lie's blow, and wiped the blood from his lips with his other hand—smearing his face red, hair wild, expression grotesque.

To the onlookers, he looked like a man broken by trauma, ready to throw everything away in madness.

"He's definitely insane."

"Yes, the blow was too great—a gang leader with potential to enter the inner sect, now provoking the Lie Tian Bang..."

The crowd looked at Cang Luo, whispering among themselves, yet dared not say more.

Cang Luo ignored the idle chatter of the crowd; he wanted people to think he had gone mad, wanted Ouyang Lie to think he had gone mad, so he could catch him off guard and defeat him, while also making a huge profit from the Life-and-Death Arena.

As for pulling out the mobile phone and approaching Dai Xue just now, that was to provoke Ouyang Lie.

He had thought it through clearly, thoroughly; now that he had completely broken with Ouyang Lie, it was either you die or I perish.

Cang Luo did not want to wait, did not want to avoid, and certainly did not want to disband the War Wolf Gang.

He wanted to survive, to develop, to become stronger!

Then, there was only one path: kill Ouyang Lie.

Not only must he kill him, but he must kill him openly, on the Life-and-Death Arena, striking down Ouyang Lie, who ranked in the top ten of the Outer Sect's strength!

Become famous in a single battle!

Shock the entire Outer Sect!

Afterward, find a way to destroy the Lie Tian Gang and develop the War Wolf Gang into the number one gang in the Outer Sect.

In that instant, Cang Luo thought of many things, straightened his staggering body, and said with a ferocious expression: "Tomorrow... at noon!"

Ouyang Lie immediately said: "Very good. Tomorrow at noon, the Outer Sect Martial Arts Ground Life-and-Death Arena. I hope you will keep your appointment."

Having spoken, he took Dai Xue's hand and left with flair; the others also scattered in a rush, for they were going to spread the news.

A leader of a small gang was challenging Ouyang Shixiong, who ranked in the top ten of the Outer Sect's strength; although the outcome was not expected to be surprising, the process was still anticipated.

How rare it is to see Ouyang Shixiong make a move!