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Xiong Ba, with ambitious plans to become the number one in the world, had been challenging various martial arts masters since his emergence. Nie Renwang was one of his key chosen opponents. He spent several years setting up a plan to turn Nie Renwang into the Hulk, so they could have a true battle.
It was well known that the Hulk was at his strongest when angry. Xiong Ba aimed to defeat Nie Renwang in this state to enhance his own martial arts.
Unfortunately, Tang Lin, a giant who emerged from who knows where, ruined everything. Xiong Ba couldn't defeat Nie Renwang at his peak murderous state, and even if he managed to win against him later, it would greatly diminish his personal growth.
Moreover, what concerned Xiong Ba even more was, what exactly was this giant, and why did he help Nie Renwang?
Before Xiong Ba could investigate the truth, he met Tang Lin once again.
To be honest, if it hadn't been for the World Association's thugs dying so quickly, Xiong Ba wouldn't have appeared so soon. The plan was to use subordinates to wear down the opponent's strength and then make a strategic appearance to secure victory, which would highlight his own wise and powerful character.
But how could these World Association thugs, who didn't even have special effects, win against Tang Lin? The Salt Gun sprayed wildly with 'pu pu pu' sounds, pitting and cratered the training ground, leaving World Association members dead all over the place.
The salt particles from the Salt Gun were larger than their fists, numerous and dense; its power equaled a full-force strike from a martial arts expert, making it impossible to defend against.
Xiong Ba appeared before Tang Lin in a dazzling manner, surrounded by light and shadows, loudly asking: "What kind of monster are you, daring to..."
Before he could finish, Tang Lin shot him.
"Monster, your ass! You call yourself Xiong Ba, not Grand Master Zhang!"
Tang Lin didn't have the habit of chatting with villains, he started fighting right away, no time wasted. Counting words to fill space is a means for falling from grace to commit literary suicide.
But Xiong Ba wasn't an ordinary boss; he was a true formidable character. Characters like him shared a common trait, considering defeat before considering victory. Xiong Ba had prepared for everything before stepping out, so even though Tang Lin didn't play by the martial world's rules, starting the fight directly didn't fluster him.
With his left hand, he drew a mysterious arc, True Qi surged from his palm, colliding with the salt particles flying through the air.
Cloud Dispelling Palm Fourth Form—Moving Mountains and Filling Seas!
Xiong Ba's martial arts were significantly stronger than Shi Wuzun's; with a single hand, he sent out a Qi wall, blocking all the salt particles.
Tang Lin, seeing this scene, didn't hesitate at all. He chambered another round and fired again!
He believed Xiong Ba wasn't a Saint Seiya, where the same move would have no effect a second time. While the palm looked impressive, it surely consumed internal True Qi, whereas Tang Lin's Salt Gun had ample ammunition, allowing him to test who had more endurance.
Xiong Ba indeed embodied extraordinary Haki, enduring three shots from the Salt Gun that obliterated large groups of World Association members without a scratch.
However, when he saw Tang Lin still unwaveringly aiming at him, Xiong Ba quickly fled with a shift of his body. He initially thought such a terrifying weapon couldn't last long. Who knew Tang Lin's Salt Gun seemed endless? Xiong Ba wasn't foolish, and realizing he couldn't compete with the giant in endurance, he decisively changed tactics.
If this giant thought he could be dealt with using just this bizarre weapon, he was absolutely mistaken.
Xiong Ba manifested a whirlwind with his feet, maneuvering his body into an elusive, eerie formation that even Tang Lin's gun couldn't keep up with.
Wind God Leg First Form—Capturing Wind and Shadow!
Xiong Ba's three-pronged excellence in fists, palms, and legs featured Wind God Leg as top-tier Qinggong, with astounding speed.
Tang Lin got a bit dizzy being circled by Xiong Ba, his head spinning and seeing nothing but flashes here and there. His laissez-faire marksmanship seemed but a destiny yet to arrive, unable to touch Xiong Ba at all.
Seeing the giant disoriented, Xiong Ba couldn't help but sneer, thinking if that was all he had, he had nothing to fear. Even a mythic giant had to die if it offended him, Xiong Ba!
However, to kill this giant, he had to jump onto him and attack close-range at key points such as the throat, heart, and eyes.
"Anyway, he can't keep up with my Qinggong."
With this thought, Xiong Ba charged Tang Lin, leaping onto his shoe, and then leaped towards his pant leg.
With the Wind God Leg's speed, it would take Xiong Ba only a blink to reach Tang Lin's shoulder. By then, with the Fire Qilin Sword, he could cut through the giant's throat, as the flexibility just shown by this giant was far from enough to block him.
How could the Golden Fish be a creature trapped in a pond? Xiong Ba, destined to be the true dragon overlord asking to dominate the world, would never be afraid of a mere mythic giant!
With this confidence, Xiong Ba jumped onto Tang Lin's pant leg.
However, just as he touched Tang Lin's pant leg, a stark bolt of electricity flashed, striking him right on target.
Despite the speed of the Wind God Leg, it was no match for the lightning. Xiong Ba felt a numbing sensation all over and was blasted away.
Meanwhile, Tang Lin felt a twinge in his pant leg, but a triumphant smile appeared on his face. Already knowing that fighting such martial arts masters would lead to them hopping onto him like fleas, how could Tang Lin not have any precautions?
Before attacking the World Association, Tang Lin had Oro continuously discharge electricity into him, so by the time Xiong Ba showed up, Tang Lin was already covered in "high-voltage static electricity."
In the real world, body static wouldn't affect mosquitoes due to them being airborne, not grounded, so the human body's electricity couldn't discharge.
However, after passing through realms, Tang Lin's body had scaled up proportionately. The amount of electricity he could withstand increased significantly, making thunder that could pierce the air feel like static electricity to him.
Therefore, the electricity Oro charged Tang Lin with had already far exceeded just the concept of "static electricity." Once Xiong Ba jumped on him, a terrifying stream of corona discharge occurred, hitting Xiong Ba like the Five Thunders Bombardment.
Seeing Xiong Ba blown away, Tang Lin promptly switched the Salt Gun for Anti-wolf Spray. This Anti-wolf Spray was made from pure extracts of chili and mustard and other natural, strong irritants, Tang Lin had tested a bit on the back of his hand, which resulted in swelling for an entire day, the burning sensation unforgettable in this life.
Based on the setting that high-dimensional substances greatly magnify effects when entering lower dimensions, Tang Lin felt this Anti-wolf Spray was not much different from strong acid to Xiong Ba. As expected, the water mist fell on the paralyzed Xiong Ba, causing him to start emitting smoke.
Horrifying screams echoed continuously, but strangely Xiong Ba didn't die immediately. Instead, the pain actually woke him from his paralysis, prompting him to struggle and use Wind God Leg to flee.
"What?! He still escaped?!"
Tang Lin was truly speechless. Couldn't this guy show some boss-like composure and stop running at the drop of a hat?
Fortunately, Tang Lin had also anticipated this, quickly shouting, "Nie Renwang, it's your turn!"
At this moment, a figure flew from Tang Lin's backpack; it was Nie Renwang wielding the Snow Blade. Enhanced by the Blood Bodhi, his power surpassed Xiong Ba's. After being struck by lightning and poisoned, Xiong Ba was surely no match for him.
Only a martial arts master could chase down another martial arts master; for now, Tang Lin could only place his hopes on Nie Renwang.
However, as Nie Renwang chased Xiong Ba out of sight, Tang Lin noticed an issue: the people from Wushuang City had been spectators the entire time. Wasn't this a bit too much?
Suddenly turning his head, intending to face Dugu Yifang and Shi Wuzun, Tang Lin had seen this group rushing out of some palace while he was busy with Xiong Ba, without paying them any heed. Now, upon further inspection, the people from Wushuang City were nowhere to be found.
"What happened? Could it be they were scared by my chili spray?"
Tang Lin was confused when he suddenly felt an unusual vibration coming from behind.
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