TODC Chapter 25

At this moment,

The bright moon hung high in the sky over the mountains…

Two figures, one in front and one behind, were sprinting along the mountain path.

“Baobao, where are we going?” Zhang Chulan panted slightly, trailing behind Feng Baobao.

“During the day, you seemed anxious after learning about your opponent. I heard Feng Xingtong say the other side is formidable…

I figured you might have a tough time in the next match.

So, I decided to eliminate the risk for you!”

…

The two figures were Feng Baobao and Zhang Chulan, who had been dragged out in the middle of the night.

They ran through the mountains, leaping and darting among the trees. Under the moonlight, they seemed like two spirits…

Soon, Feng Baobao, who was running ahead, gradually slowed down. “We’re here!”

As the two rounded a bend and leaped down from a giant rock,

The sight before Zhang Chulan left him stunned…

On the ground lay a person, curled up with their legs bent and hands bound tightly behind their back, making muffled ‘mmm’ sounds.

Next to them was a shovel…

The person was Zhang Chulan’s opponent for tomorrow’s match: ‘Qingfu Shen—Shan Shitong!’

As Zhang Chulan looked on in shock, Feng Baobao calmly walked up and picked up the shovel.

“I’ll dig a hole to bury him. As long as his head is exposed, he won’t die. Don’t worry…

And I’ve checked, there’s no one around. As long as we feed him regularly, he won’t die.”

Watching Feng Baobao start digging, Shan Shitong wriggled desperately on the ground, continuously making muffled sounds.

Zhang Chulan took a few dazed steps forward, his pupils unfocused, his hands clenched into fists, and veins visibly throbbing on his forehead…

Feng Baobao paused her work, leaning on the shovel with one hand and making an OK gesture with the other. Her eyes seemed to sparkle with cleverness.

Without waiting for Zhang Chulan to speak, she said with a hint of pride and showiness,

“They always say I’m a fool, but I’m not foolish at all…

Most of the time, I’m extremely clever…”

“……”

Finally snapping out of his daze, Zhang Chulan erupted, “What the hell!

I’m clever, your grandma’s leg! If it weren’t for me not being able to beat you, I’d smash your clever head! Where did you steal that shovel from?

How much do you love burying people?

What if this guy reports us? We’ll just roll out of here…”

Feng Baobao remained incredibly calm, her mind racing, her eyes gleaming with brilliance:

“No worries, we deny it. Before we let him go, we’ll clean up the evidence. He has no proof…”

“……”

At this moment,

Even Shan Shitong, curled up on the ground, was stunned. He stopped struggling and tried to look at this extraordinary genius!

Zhang Chulan decided to stop talking to this idiot for five minutes. He quickly moved forward to untie Shan Shitong, repeatedly apologizing.

“Big Brother, please don’t argue with an idiot like her…”

Feng Baobao, puzzled, asked, “Hey… How do we release him?”

“……”

At this point,

Shan Shitong, freed from his bonds, sprang up with a sudden burst of energy, covered in dirt. He shoved Zhang Chulan aside with immense fury, shouting, “Get away, Zhang Chulan! I’m not playing with this madwoman!

She knocked me out and now wants to bury me? What is this nonsense?”

“Come, witness the power of Qingfu Shen!”

Saying this, he pulled out two talismans from his body, infused them with his energy, and the talismans began to emit intense vibrations.

Zhang Chulan quickly stepped in front of him, forcing a smile. “Big… Big Brother! Hehe, let’s talk this over…”

“Don’t mess around here. If you keep talking, I’ll deal with you too!” Shan Shitong’s words were filled with deep anger.

“Hey… Big Brother, calm down. I have a proposal.

Just hear me out, okay?” Zhang Chulan persisted.

…

A few minutes later.

Shan Shitong, now somewhat calmed down, listened to Zhang Chulan’s proposal.

“Brother Shan, that woman may look foolish, but her strength is ridiculously high…

I’m not lying…

How about this? Let’s have a match. If you win, I’ll let you vent your frustration on me.

Does that work?”

Seeing Zhang Chulan’s sincere expression, Shan Shitong slowly straightened up, and brushed the dust off his clothes. “Alright!

We’ll have a match right here. It just so happens we’re going to face off tomorrow on the field too! I can’t wait until then to get my revenge.

Here’s the deal: I won’t take advantage of you! We’ll have a one-on-one match right here…

If I win, you’ll let me vent my anger!

If you win, then I won’t show up at tomorrow’s match!”

“……”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chulan’s pupils contracted sharply, a glimmer of joy fleeting in his eyes.

Having reached an agreement, they assumed their stances…

To ensure fairness, Feng Baobao stepped back with the shovel, keeping her distance.

…

In this mountain duel with no referee, there was only one spectator.

Both of them moved at once!

Shan Shitong hurled the two talismans toward Zhang Chulan, leaping forward, seemingly intending to finish him off with one strike…

In Shan Shitong’s view, dealing with someone who had barely passed the first round should be easy.

Zhang Chulan, facing the approaching talismans, suddenly moved.

He burst forth with dazzling blue lightning, transforming into a streak of lightning that easily dodged the two talismans and charged straight at Shan Shitong.

Simultaneously, a bolt of lightning gathered in his palm, crackling with sparks, and was thrown towards Shan Shitong.

Yang Five Thunder Method—Palm Thunder

Shan Shitong, who was now almost within range, was startled!

‘So fast!!’

But his combat experience was extensive. He quickly pulled out another talisman from his sleeve and threw it at the incoming lightning.

The orange and blue lights collided, creating a massive burst of energy. Trees nearby rustled, and the grass on the ground bent down.

Shan Shitong leaped to the side, narrowly avoiding the burst of energy.

Meanwhile, Zhang Chulan, enveloped in golden light, withstood the blast head-on.

Zhang Chulan, filled with fighting spirit, shimmered with golden light and charged forward again. “Brother Shan, watch out!!”

“Hmph!”

Two talismans with intricate patterns flew from Shan Shitong’s fingertips.

Qi Vein—Seal!

“Bring it on!!” Zhang Chulan didn’t dodge. The golden light around him surged, and when the talismans hit him, the golden light erupted in a blinding flash.

He anticipated the talisman’s landing, concentrated his golden light for defense, and endured the attack!

However, his forward momentum was halted.

“Didn’t expect this to be your real strength?

Who would have thought? The Zhang Chulan who doesn’t show off in the arena has mastered both the Golden Light Charm and Thunder Method to perfection!”

Shan Shitong’s eyes glowed with green light. “I want to see just how strong you are.”

As he spoke, his robe fluttered, and nine talismans, radiating powerful energy, surrounded him, glowing yellow…

Advance, Combatants, Formation!

“Seal them!!!”

With a gesture, the nine talismans transformed into nine streaks of light, encircling Zhang Chulan.

“Impressive! Is this the power of Qingfu Shen?” Zhang Chulan’s long hair flowed.

He extended his right hand and slapped his chest. A bolt of lightning, like a bone-chilling serpent, surged into his body.

Thunderstorm!

Zhang Chulan moved!

With unparalleled speed, he attempted to break through the ‘Nine Character Mantra’ seal.

But the nine talismans followed closely, refusing to be shaken off!

As Zhang Chulan sprinted at top speed, he concentrated a white lightning bolt in his hand and threw it out: ‘Little White Bug!’

A white, chain-like lightning bolt raced toward the nine talismans.