Bei Tangming was humiliated by a junior like Long Chen. If it wasn't for Dongfang Xuanxiao, Long Chen would have already killed him.
"Long Chen's thoughts are my thoughts. Brother Ming, you grew up with me, so I believe you understand my character. Since the lady doesn't agree to it, why do you have to force it?" Dongfang Xuanxiao didn't react much to Bei Tangming's anger.
He placed the teacup on the table and looked at Bei Tangming indifferently. However, there was a resolute look in his eyes.
Long Chen was secretly grateful for Dongfang Xuanxiao's attitude.
"Senior Bei Tangming, I might have gone overboard with what I said earlier, but I'm also thinking for my younger sister. Please forgive me. However, I don't want my younger sister to submit to threats. Even if I get her, I believe that Brother Bei Tang Mo wouldn't be willing to do so, right?"
Long Chen knew when to stop. He was arrogant just now because he wanted to give Bei Tangming a warning. Now that he had softened his tone, Bei Tangming might be able to accept it a little.
Bei Tang Mo wanted to forcefully marry Yang Lingqing, which was not the behavior of a gentleman. However, Long Chen put the hat of a gentleman on Bei Tang Mo's head. Even though he knew that Long Chen was spouting nonsense, Bei Tang Mo's face turned red from embarrassment and anger.
"Only now do you realize that your words have crossed the line. Long Chen, you've insulted me with your arrogant words. As the head of the Beitang Clan, if word of this were to spread, where would I put my old face?" At this moment, Beitang Ming could already tell that Dongfang Xuanxiao was letting Long Chen do as he pleased.
"Senior Beitang can do whatever you want. However, the matter regarding Ling Qing should not have spread out yet. As long as senior Beitang cancels the marriage today, it is not impossible for me, Long Chen, to kowtow a few times in front of you."
Long Chen shielded Yang Lingqing behind him and held her nervous hands tightly. At this time, Long Chen felt that Yang Lingqing's palms were sweating.
Kowtowing was something that Long Chen would never do in the past. But now, in order to help Ling Qing get through this ordeal, he was ready to risk it all.
Although Dongfang Xuanxiao could help him, Long Chen was also aware of Dongfang Xuanxiao's difficulties.
Dongfang Xuanxiao and Bei Tangming were both important figures in the Lingwu family, so they were naturally under the control of the four patriarchs. Thus, they couldn't easily make a move against them. Today, Dongfang Xuanxiao could only ensure that Long Chen would be fine, but Long Chen would have to use his own brain to help Ling Qing.
"Don't."
Yang Lingqing's voice was already a little hoarse. She knew that Long Chen was a proud and arrogant fellow. Making him kowtow was harder than ascending to the heavens, but he didn't even frown for her sake today.
Yang Lingqing knew that this was her brother.
Hearing Long Chen's words, Dongfang Xuanxiao took another look at him and nodded his head. This kind of youth wouldn't be in vain for him to help him regardless of the consequences.
"Kowtow."
Bei Tangming sneered and said, "You spoke rudely. Do you think kowtowing can solve the problem? If you want to get what you want, Long Chen, take a palm strike from me today. If you don't die, I will let you go. We can also discuss about your sister."
"A palm strike."
Long Chen furrowed his brows. He knew that a palm strike from Bei Tangming could definitely take his life in an instant. In other words, Bei Tangming wanted Long Chen's life in exchange.
"Bei Tangming."
Hearing Bei Tangming's words, Dongfang Xuanxiao stood up and walked to Long Chen's side. "Don't ask for too much. I'll be frank with you. Long Chen is my godson, and I will definitely help you to the end. You know my character very well. Even if I have to bear the pressure from the four Patriarchs, I will definitely not let this marriage go through. Why don't we both take a step back and let both sides live a good life?"
Bei Tangming knew that Dongfang Xuanxiao had been rebellious since he was young. He had done more than one or two heaven-defying things. Furthermore, he had always kept his word. With his character, he might really mess up the Beitang Family for the sake of Yang Lingqing.
At this moment, Bei Tang Mo's heart was filled with anger. He looked at Long Chen coldly and his killing intent gradually filled the air. He thought that he was finally going to get his hands on Long Chen, but he didn't expect that someone would appear out of nowhere and trample on his, Bei Tang Mo's, face.
However, he was already in his twenties, and he knew the principle of forbearance. He had heard of Dongfang Xuanxiao's matter, and it was indeed heaven-defying. At this moment, he pulled Bei Tangming's arm and said softly, "Dad, let me handle this. As for the reason, I'll tell you later."
Seeing his son's confident expression, Beitang Ming stared blankly for a moment. He was familiar with his son's character, so he chose to believe him. Thus, Beitang Mo took a few steps forward, looked at Long Chen and said, "There are no outsiders here, so I'll get straight to the point. I can agree to your proposal to cancel the engagement, but I have a condition."
"What condition? Just say it." Long Chen looked at the youth that he had once looked up to.
"It's very simple. You can take a palm strike from me, but you can't retaliate. As long as you can survive, I, Bei Tang Mo, will never bring up the marriage again," Bei Tang Mo said.
"You're the one who said it."
Long Chen knew that Bei Tang Mo was a Early Heavenly Core warrior, many times stronger than him. But at least, he was still weaker than Bei Tangming. Many people knew that this father and son wanted him to marry Yang Lingqing. Asking them to stop abruptly today was a huge blow to their reputation.
Long Chen knew that if they didn't pay a heavy price, this father and son wouldn't stop.
"No way!"
Hearing that Long Chen agreed without hesitation, Yang Lingqing panicked. She knew the difference between their strengths, and if she asked Long Chen to take a palm strike from Bei Tang Mo, it would be like throwing an egg against a rock, and he would be smashed into pieces.
"Ling Qing, this is none of your business."
Yang Lingqing had just broken through to the Mortal Core realm, there was no way she could fight against Long Chen. Therefore, she was pushed back by Long Chen to Dongfang Xuanxiao's side. Long Chen knew that Dongfang Xuanxiao would stop Yang Lingqing for him.
Indeed, Dongfang Xuanxiao stretched out his arm and held Yang Lingqing tightly. Right now, Yang Lingqing's face had turned pale. She was struggling with all her might, but she still couldn't move.
"Brother, don't, I don't want you to die, I'm willing to be with him, isn't that enough?"
Two streams of tears rolled down from her face. Thinking about how Long Chen had done so much for her, Yang Lingqing's heart broke. This man who was standing in front of her looked so majestic.
"Master Xuanxiao, you can't let him die! He is your adopted son, are you going to watch him die like this?"
Sensing Xuanxiao's presence, Yang Lingqing felt like she had found a life-saving straw. She begged with tears all over her face.
Dongfang Xuanxiao took a deep breath. He was struggling in his heart right now. In the end, he ignored Yang Lingqing's tears, clenched his teeth, and asked Long Chen, "Kid, are you confident?"
"Yes." Long Chen said without hesitation.
"Remember, you owe me a lot, and I'm waiting for you to pay me back." Dongfang Xuanxiao said.
"I remember."
Long Chen forced a smile and looked at Yang Lingqing. "Don't you know how ugly you look when you cry? Good girl, don't cry. Watch your brother create a miracle."
Yang Lingqing's eyes were already covered in tears. She cried so much that she couldn't say a single word. Her heart was filled with endless regret. She regretted meeting Long Chen yesterday and letting him see through her. She regretted that she unconsciously stood on Long Chen's side, which proved that she wasn't willing to marry Bei Tang Mo.
Because of this, she wanted to kill her brother.
"Miracle, stop talking nonsense. If you agree, then let's start. If this goes on, I will be touched by your brother-sister relationship." Bei Tang Mo sneered in his heart.
"Let's do it."
Under Yang Lingqing's heartbroken gaze, Long Chen walked to the center of the hall. With his tall and straight body, he didn't even frown when facing the number one genius of the Beitang family.
While he was walking, he had completed his Dragon Soul transformation. In an instant, the blood red scale armor covered his entire body.
"Beast soul transformation, what kind of demon beast is this?"
Bei Tangming was surprised. Because Long Chen was a Divine Core warrior, he instinctively thought this was a Mystic rank beast soul. But, among the Mystic rank, there was no demon beast similar to the Underground Blood Lizard. That's why he couldn't figure out what it was. However, none of this had anything to do with him killing Long Chen.
Right at this moment, Long Chen was fully prepared. No matter if it was his True Energy or Thunder Flame energy, he had unleashed his full potential. The energy of thunder and flame were revolving around him.
"Thunder Flame Combat Body, too bad it's only a second grade Thunder Flame Combat Body. If it was a complete third grade Thunder Flame Combat Body, my attack wouldn't even be able to hurt a single hair on his body."
Bei Tang Mo's knowledge was extraordinary. Right at this moment, when he saw Long Chen was fully prepared, he sneered. Without any hesitation, he unleashed his Early Heavenly Core True Energy. In an instant, a dark green and gloomy aura spread out in all directions.
"Are you ready to die?"
Bei Tang Mo sneered. After that, with the help of his True Energy, he took a step forward, and with a firm body, he thrust his palm forward.
"Chilly Wind Poison Demon Palm!"
With this palm strike, a chilly wind immediately swept towards Long Chen. Long Chen didn't do anything to defend himself, he just let Bei Tang Mo's palm strike hit Long Chen's chest.
"You're still not dead yet?" After sending Long Chen flying away, Bei Tang Mo burst into laughter.
"Brother!"
Yang Lingqing let out a shrill cry. Her face turned even paler, because she saw Long Chen being knocked away. In mid-air, he spat out a mouthful of black blood, and his face turned black.
She was now a member of the Bei Tang family, and she knew the power of the Bei Tang family's combat skills. This Chilly Wind Poison Demon Palm would invade one's internal organs, specifically destroying the meridians, bones, and internal organs. For someone like Long Chen who was hit by this attack, it would be almost impossible for him to survive. Even if he did survive, even if his meridians weren't broken, they would still accumulate, and his combat strength would be greatly reduced.