I Can See Your Combat Power - Chapter 174
Chapter 174: Chapter One Hundred and Seventy: The Heart of a Child
Translator: 549690339
The words were quite tactful, but they were obviously urging Tang Luo not to initiate his plan and to focus on studying martial skills instead.
Tang Luo had a stubborn disposition, once he made up his mind, he would not back down, even in the face of the Great Elder’s advice. He defiantly said, “Please tell the Great Elder, I am a stubborn person. If I am hindered from doing what I want to do, I will lose my temper and I won’t study martial arts!”
Of course, Tang Hongtao understood the Great Elder’s intentions and knew Tang Luo’s temperament well. He didn’t expect anything when he delivered the message, but he inferred from Tang Luo’s words that if the proposal to abolish the ban on cultivation fails, he would abandon his studies out of spite.
He turned his gaze to Tang Sen, hoping his disciple could persuade the boy, but seeing Tang Sen’s calm expression, he realized who had passed on such stubbornness.
Unexpectedly, the two most talented martial artists of Tang Clan in the past hundred years were both similarly obstinate, that realization left him at a loss for words. All he could do was advise, “Tang Luo, abolishing the ban is not a small matter and it involves a lot of factors. Failure is only natural, but you mustn’t give up martial arts.”
Tang Luo looked at his calm parents, and felt greatly comforted. At least during such an important moment, they didn’t stand up to stop him, but stood silently by his side in support, which was more comforting to him than anything else.
The elder in front of him, who was wholeheartedly devoted to the clan, was indeed worthy of respect. Therefore, he responded reassuringly, “As long as the Great Elder doesn’t deliberately obstruct me, I won’t take things to the extreme.”
Judging from the fact that he asked Tang Hongtao to deliver the message, the Great Elder must be against the proposal, suggesting that he has already lost one vote among the Elders. What he fears the most now is the Great Elder persuading the other elders privately to withdraw their support for his motion. Therefore, he had to lay his cards on the table. If the elders genuinely believed that the prohibition was more important than a family heirloom killing weapon, he would come up with other solutions. But if it failed because the Great Elder secretly maneuvered, then Tang Luo would have to bring them down his own way!
The stubbornness of the young is always the last thing elders want to see. They always feel they can change everything without exception, each arrogance enough to shatter any resistance.
Tang Hongtao could only nod helplessly, reminding him, “Tang Luo, you must remember. As a martial artist, the most important thing is to detach oneself. With your talent, you’re bound to be the pillar of the Tang Family. Why argue with the Great Elder for the sake of momentary triumph? He doesn’t mean any harm.”
Peacemakers always think this way, valuing harmony above all else. They urge the weaker party to yield and keep the peace. Because the other party is in a strong position, they need not yield? This is life wisdom, but it’s not Tang Luo’s philosophy.
If one always concedes, and the mindset of taking the whole situation into consideration becomes habitual, a person will become cowardly. If life is to be lived in a cowardly manner, it’s better not to live!
Tang Luo wouldn’t retreat, but he understood the kindness of the elder’s advice and earnestly replied, “Thank you Sect Head for your reminder. I have my own plans. However, since I’ve become a clan elder, I want to use my position to make some changes. If I can’t see it, I can’t do it, that’s fine; but at least I would like to try and make a difference.”
Tang Hongtao nodded helplessly. He understood Tang Luo’s attitude, but sighed deeply. Who hasn’t had youthful aspirations, only to have them crushed by reality time and time again? Even if they still want to safeguard their sincerity, it often feels beyond their power.
In order to abolish a prohibition order, it’s not worthwhile to fall out with the Great Elder. But seeing Tang Luo’s determined look, he could only hope for a good outcome.
After the fusion technique issue was resolved and the task entrusted by the Great Elder was completed, the conversation at the dinner table finally became congenial. Given Tang Sen was still eating non-stop, Tang Luo took it upon himself to carry on the conversation with their mentor because he was curious about what Tang Hongtao had taught Tang Sen to make his fighting style so distinctly different from other martial artists.
Through the elder’s description, Tang Luo realized how formidable his own father really was.
Bloodline powers are divided into Heaven, Earth, and Mortal Levels. Mortal Level refers to talents that exist from birth. Some people have keen senses, some are naturally strong, some are extremely smart, and some can naturally control fire and water. These bloodlines don’t aid in cultivation directly but provide tangible benefits, so these people are called bloodline wielders.
The so-called Earth Level bloodline is a kind of bloodline power awakened when breaking through to the Mortal Realm. These abilities encompass everything from achieving a huge burst of combat power by summoning otherworldly Asuras, transforming into beasts, to gaining an invincible body. Moreover, the most powerful aspect of Earth Level bloodlines is their ability to accelerate cultivation in their current realm. For example, if a normal Mortal Realm cultivator’s body evolves once, they can absorb 2 points of spiritual energy each day. But if a bloodline is awakened, this base amount increases to 3-
Most bloodline wielders have good talents and with their inherent propensity for cultivation, they can easily achieve a daily growth of more than 4 points.
To move from the Mortal Realm to Fierce Realm, you need to accumulate 27,000 points of spiritual power. That means if a bloodline wielder consistently trains hard, they only need 7,000 days or around 20 years to reach the Fierce Realm.
Incredible talent coupled with an awakened bloodline is the reason why Tang Sen was able to reach the Fierce Realm at such a young age.
As for Heaven-level Bloodlines, they are rare gifts that can’t be sought, usually awakened in the Fierce Realm among millions. However, all those who awaken a Heaven-level bloodline will definitely break through to the King Realm.
The so-called “Rise of the Saints” refers to a group of Heaven-level Bloodline wielders confronting the Demon Race’s Ouge!
What Tang Sen awakened was the God Strength Bloodline. This Earth Level bloodline is not high-level, it only enhances physical strength and makes a martial artist’s body stronger. Nourished continuously by spiritual power, the body of a God Strength Bloodline wielder becomes more and more formidable, being able to compete with demonic beasts even without physical training.
But this ordinary bloodline becomes terrifying when awakened in Tang Sen since he is one of the rare Dual Bloodline wielders. In addition to the God Strength Bloodline, he also has a naturally-born God Strength Bloodline.
Tang Sen as a child was very thin, not because the food at the mansion was bad or because of others’ harsh treatment, but because his stomach was like a bottomless pit. No matter how much food he ate, he was never full. To prevent others from treating him as a monster, he had to eat as little as possible, enduring hunger.
When he broke through to the Mortal Realm and awakened the God Strength Bloodline, a monster was born. The true invincibility of the Mortal Realm, the tremendous power that could seriously injure a same-level martial artist with one hit and kill with a touch!
After reaching the Fierce Realm, Tang Sen’s body evolved again, becoming stronger than the average King Realm martial artist!
Although he could not completely disregard attacks, those abilities that could kill a Fierce Realm martial artist could at most only lightly injure Tang Sen. “So… is that scary?” Tang Luo asked with a pale face, looking back and forth over his father’s expression.
Tang Sen remained with a calm demeanor, continually eating food without a pause..
