Chapter 4143 — Such a Grand Display!
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As an expert at the early stage of the Xuan Ascension realm, Nan Tian Liuguang's perception was exceedingly keen. Wei Zhao had barely glanced at him when he sensed it at once, and after scrutinizing Wei Zhao's features for a moment, his heart gave a start and his expression changed.
Parting the crowd, Nan Tian Liuguang and Si Haitao walked straight up to Wei Zhao, and Nan Tian Liuguang, being the man of the hour, naturally drew every gaze in the hall.
"I never expected to run into you on an occasion like this, Wei Zhao. I truly don't know whether to call you unlucky, or simply so blind to propriety that you'd come hurrying over to let me deal with you," Nan Tian Liuguang said with a cold sneer.
Back when they were still in the secular world, he had already taken a dislike to Wei Zhao, and he had heard from Si Haitao about Wei Zhao's feud with the Nan Tian Ba brothers as well. Had Wei Zhao stayed far away, that would have been the end of it—he could hardly be bothered to waste his energy hunting the man down. But now this fellow had delivered himself to his doorstep; how could he possibly pass up the chance to give him a proper thrashing?
True, today was the day he assumed the post of deputy island lord, with so many eyes upon him, so Nan Tian Liuguang had to be somewhat mindful of his image. Still, dealing with one insignificant Wei Zhao was hardly a problem—it would serve nicely as a stepping stone, a display of authority to open proceedings.
Wei Zhao frowned slightly. He was at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, while his opponent stood at the early stage of the Xuan Ascension realm—a gap of two full great realms. As things stood, merely withstanding the man's piercing aura was already a considerable strain, let alone actually exchanging blows.
Yet even knowing he was no match, Wei Zhao could not show weakness before Nan Tian Liuguang, and in any case this was no occasion for him to step forward himself. Nan Tian Liuguang's opponent was not him.
"Hmph. You haven't even taken the deputy island lord's seat, and already you're putting on airs. You certainly know how to make a grand display, sir," Di Xingdao said, stepping forward to shield Wei Zhao behind him and fixing Nan Tian Liuguang with a cold smile.
Before so many watchful eyes, the sudden impact of Di Xingdao's domineering aura made Nan Tian Liuguang involuntarily stagger back a step. Only then did he recover himself, half in fury and half in shame—he was a mighty expert at the early stage of the Xuan Ascension realm, so how could he have been cowed by a mere cultivator at the great perfection of the Nascent Soul realm?
"Di Xingdao, this is a private grudge between him and me. I'd advise you not to interfere, lest you make a fool of yourself for nothing," Nan Tian Liuguang said, his face darkening.
"A private grudge? What a coincidence—it seems there's a private grudge between you and me as well, sir," Di Xingdao said with a cold smile, curling his lip.
"By that, do you mean to say I stole your seat as deputy island lord? Hahaha! This was unanimously approved by the island lord and the rest. Di Xingdao, you're a legendary figure of your generation—there's no need to play the scorned wife and sulk at me like that, is there?" Nan Tian Liuguang threw back his head and laughed, his face full of smug triumph.
Si Haitao and the others nearby chimed in one after another. To flatter the high and trample the low is only human nature; compared with Di Xingdao, this "loser," they of course stood on Nan Tian Liuguang's side.