[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-with-heaven-defying-talent-i-actually-became-lu-":3,"chapter-with-heaven-defying-talent-i-actually-became-lu--with-heaven-defying-talent-i-actually-became-lu--chapter-45":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","With Heaven-Defying Talent, I Actually Became Lu Xueqi",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1796537,2395,"Chapter 45 : Duan Lang Attacks","with-heaven-defying-talent-i-actually-became-lu--chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>Now that the greatest concern in his heart had been properly taken care of, Xiong Ba could finally focus all his efforts on dealing with the transmigrator Duan Lang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xiong Ba returned to the headquarters of the Tianxia Society, many powerful figures had already been lying in ambush in a dense forest at the foot of the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A handsome young man in a luxurious brocade robe gripped a fiery red longsword tightly in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His icy gaze was fixed on the brightly lit headquarters of the Tianxia Society on the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him stood a group of renowned martial artists, each with a distinct aura and solemn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Lang was brimming with confidence in his ability to defeat Xiong Ba, but the martial experts behind him did not share that certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stared at the Tianxia Society headquarters, Duan Lang's thoughts drifted uncontrollably to the past year of his transmigration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally been a food delivery rider in modern society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While delivering an order that day, he had looked down at his phone to check an alert and, distracted, crashed headlong into a utility pole, losing consciousness instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he opened his eyes again, he had transmigrated to this world and become this world's Duan Lang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving the memories of this body, Duan Lang realized that the Xiong Ba of this world was completely different from the one he remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Xiong Ba had not only shown him goodwill but had also intended to take him in as a disciple, even promising to appoint him as a hall master in the Tianxia Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having just transmigrated, Duan Lang had been filled with confusion and had no idea why Xiong Ba’s attitude had changed so drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after carefully analyzing Xiong Ba's personality, Duan Lang came up with a theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, Xiong Ba’s actions were likely part of a larger scheme, and those promises of benefits were nothing more than a means to use him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Duan Lang took the bait, he would probably be devoured until not even bones remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond that, Duan Lang privately speculated that Xiong Ba might also have been possessed by another transmigrator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever the case, there was no way he could remain in the Tianxia Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambitious at heart, Duan Lang believed that he was destined to become the supreme figure of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that made Xiong Ba—this potential obstacle—someone he had to eliminate at all costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, after a few encounters, Duan Lang increasingly suspected that Xiong Ba was indeed a transmigrator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Ba seemed to anticipate his movements, even ambushing him outside the Lingyun Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That incident had brought Duan Lang closest to death—if not for the unexpected interference of the Fire Qilin, he would have died on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, Duan Lang had discovered that Xiong Ba’s strength far surpassed what had been recorded in the original work—so terrifying it sent chills down the spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the help of his system, even with outstanding talent, he would never have stood a chance against Xiong Ba.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, in their last fight, Duan Lang had fought Xiong Ba to a draw—but Xiong Ba’s strength was now several times more terrifying than it had been a year ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a shocking increase in power defied all logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Lang was certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Xiong Ba isn’t a transmigrator, I’ll eat shit standing on my head!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Duan Lang pulled himself back to the present and turned to face the martial experts behind him, declaring in a loud voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, today is the day we eradicate the Tianxia Society!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’ve oppressed the martial world for too long—just recently, they even tried to force us to hand over our core martial arts manuals!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those manuals are the crystallization of our ancestors’ hard work and the very foundation of our sects—how could we let others covet them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, since unifying the North, the Tianxia Society has continuously exploited us. Today, we must wipe them out and return justice to the martial world!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd nodded in agreement, their eyes burning with resolve as they looked at Duan Lang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Duan Lang stepped forward and solemnly vowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest assured, everyone! My strength is not what it used to be. I now have full confidence in defeating Xiong Ba!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leave him to me! As for his three disciples and the other experts, I’ll leave them in your capable hands!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the masters of the various sects were greatly relieved—it was Xiong Ba they feared most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Duan Lang had volunteered to shoulder the heaviest burden, their hesitation vanished. They responded in unison with cupped fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Alliance Leader!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before their voices had even faded, Duan Lang’s figure flashed as he soared toward the Tianxia Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, inside the Tianxia Society, Xiong Ba suddenly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hawk-like gaze pierced into the distance as he murmured to himself,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, you’ve come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flickered and reappeared atop a tall platform, silently awaiting the arrival of the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the elite warriors of the Tianxia Society had already taken their positions, fully prepared as per Xiong Ba’s earlier arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long anticipated Duan Lang’s arrival and had made early preparations, stationing his three disciples and numerous experts to form an inescapable trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qin Shuang, Bu Jingyun, and Nie Feng saw Xiong Ba appear, they swiftly rushed over and stood respectfully before him, bowing in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Ba gave a slight nod, his gaze sweeping across the three as he said in a low voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Duan Lang is leading the various sects to attack us today. I will face him personally. The rest of the enemies are yours to handle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three responded in chorus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Feng and Qin Shuang’s gazes were firm. They trusted Xiong Ba deeply and already regarded him as their dearest teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Bu Jingyun lowered his head, a flicker of something strange passed through his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This subtle shift did not escape Xiong Ba’s notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained impassive, but thoughts stirred silently in his heart—though he did not expose it on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Bu Jingyun’s thoughts, Xiong Ba had already made a guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew well that after annihilating the entire Bu family village years ago, Bu Jingyun could never be truly loyal to him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he had never considered trying to repair that broken bond. If Bu Jingyun remained faithful, Xiong Ba naturally wouldn’t act first as he had in the Fate File.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment Bu Jingyun showed signs of betrayal, he wouldn’t show the slightest mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although today’s battle brought him some concern, the recent growth in his strength—along with Lu Xueqi’s promise—gave him full confidence in facing Duan Lang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was still in thought, a shadow suddenly darted up from the foot of the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This figure radiated a terrifying aura, moving like a phantom as it rushed toward the Tianxia Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it finally stopped, the figure stood revealed—a man in a richly embroidered robe, holding the Fire-Scale Sword. He landed steadily on a tall platform within the Tianxia Society, gazing calmly at Xiong Ba.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiong Ba, I’ve come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Ba’s expression turned grim as he said in a deep voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Duan Lang, I knew this day would come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so? Then do you regret ambushing me back then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Lang’s tone was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Ba shook his head, his tone ice-cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ever since you defected from the Tianxia Society, I knew you and I walked different paths. You could never submit to me, and we were destined to be enemies. So, I must eliminate you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Lang nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment he defected from the Tianxia Society, he had regarded Xiong Ba as the first target to eliminate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Xiong Ba was the biggest obstacle standing between him and his rise to the peak of the martial world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiong Ba, I have a question for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Lang began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And I have one for you. Go ahead first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Ba replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you a transmigrator?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Lang’s eyes were sharp as flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Ba’s face remained calm as he shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Lang’s face was filled with disbelief. If he wasn’t a transmigrator, how had his strength increased so quickly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiong Ba, I came here today with sincerity—why lie to me? Today’s battle will end with either your death or mine. I’d hoped you’d be more honest!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Ba shook his head again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I said I’m not a transmigrator. But you—you are, aren’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Lang let out a cold laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, Xiong Ba, you finally slipped! If you weren’t a transmigrator, how would you know that I am?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1466,"2026-06-09T04:29:26.607Z",1,"novelbin.me","58f2c9de84831cc55406c0f776e3e04f94e8e52b5d7648c12a08116670cf98b5","with-heaven-defying-talent-i-actually-became-lu--chapter-180","with-heaven-defying-talent-i-actually-became-lu--chapter-179",200,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwith-heaven-defying-talent-i-actually-became-lu--cover.jpg"]