I Will Teach You How to Hunt Gods-Chapter 475 - 105: You Broke the Rules First
"Once reaching Tier Four, the power of the Apprentice Death God begins to develop comprehensively. Those lacking attack power can freely choose the direction of evolution on the attack front; meanwhile, Death Gods lacking defense can use this to make up for it."
"So normally, when facing Apprentice Death Gods below Tier Four, you might still be able to even out the advantages and disadvantages between you through experience and combat skills, achieving victory against stronger opponents. But above Tier Four, it's essentially impossible to win against higher-ranking foes."
"After all, people who reach this level are without exception geniuses, having experienced countless battles. Their combat skills cannot possibly be much worse than yours."
Yun You nodded in agreement to these words.
But at the same time, she pointed to the Light Blade about to fall above her head.
"You're right, senior brother, but it seems there's a more pressing problem to solve right now..."
"Uh... indeed."
Jiang Wuji scratched his head, but still paid no heed to the Light Blade, merely raising two fingers upwards—
"Kah~!"
No unexpected incidents occurred, as Jiang Wuji easily caught the enormous Light Blade. The power capable of shattering the entire island was effortlessly neutralized, the overwhelming pressure transformed into a gentle breeze, bringing a faint coolness to the desolate land beneath his feet.
He didn't even summon the sequence pattern, merely using two fingers to dispel Galland's attack.
"How... how is this possible?!"
Akunk, left aside, was stunned.
In the past, he had witnessed Galland Collection cleave through land-based cruisers on the battlefield, and even airborne fortresses worth billions couldn't remain unscathed under his strikes.
But now, before Jiang Wuji, why did this sword strike seem so weak? It couldn't even scratch the young man's skin?
"Amazing!"
Yun You's eyes widened, her admiration for Jiang Wuji deepening.
She knew her senior brother was strong, but she hadn't expected Jiang Wuji to be so powerful that he disregarded attacks from Tier Four Apprentice Death Gods.
No wonder, when facing the Light Saber earlier, he was so composed, even treating the massive strike as nothing. The Light Saber posed no threat to him.
The young girl couldn't help but think, if she possessed such formidable power, wouldn't fulfilling her revenge be a breeze?
[You will.]
Master Zero said calmly.
[Yun Cub, someday, you too will grow to this extent.]
Yun You was slightly taken aback but quickly responded, smiling and nodding.
"Indeed..."
"I will also become such a strong person, for sure..."
Unlike most who were astonished, Galland Collection remained silent.
But his eyes, wide as copper bells, fully exposed his disbelief.
More than anyone, he understood the strength of that recent strike.
Though he hadn't infused the sword with all his power out of caution, there was at least seventy percent power in it, which should be enough to one-shot Tier Three and below Death Gods.
Even when facing opponents of the same level, he had confidence in suppressing them.
But in front of Jiang Wuji, the sword couldn't stir even half a ripple.
Though Galland was somewhat arrogant and hot-tempered, he wasn't a fool.
He knew very well that if Jiang Wuji could achieve this level, his strength would undeniably not be weaker, perhaps even stronger than his own.
This was undoubtedly bad news for Galland, who came to demand accountability.
Thus, after pondering for a moment, Galland retracted part of his aggressive demeanor, though his face remained serious.
"May I ask who you are...?"
Jiang Wuji calmly raised his head, glancing at him and casually replied, "Just a wandering person, the mighty Collection Clan doesn't need to remember who I am."
"A wandering person?"
Upon hearing these words, Galland felt a surge of nameless anger rising in his heart.
Though Jiang Wuji's words seemed humble, to Galland, they carried a tone of ridicule, as if saying Galland had no right to know his name.
"Your Excellency should not jest before me."
Galland crossed his arms and coldly said, "I know your strength is remarkable, you have the capital to boast, but offending my Collection Clan thoughtlessly is not a wise move either."
"Perhaps I cannot defeat you, but if I rally, countless strong individuals will become your enemies due to their admiration for the Collection Clan's power."
"You wouldn't want endless trouble coming your way, would you?"
Galland wasn't exaggerating.
The Collection Clan, having operated for years, naturally wouldn't find it difficult to enlist powerful assistance.
Jiang Wuji initially intended to ignore this; he was accustomed to being solitary, with no family, no relatives. Even if targeted by a certain force, it didn't matter—it would be just another enemy added to his already numerous opposing forces.
But just as he was about to act on this thought, he suddenly remembered Yun You beside him.
Yes, he was fearless of retaliation, but Yun You was different. This little one hadn't yet grown up and also had numerous companions and her own enterprise.
If the Collection Clan directed their wrath towards this lass, things could get tricky.
Jiang Wuji's actions were typically driven by whim, but he wouldn't act without consideration.
Thus, after careful deliberation, he sighed and shook his head.
"Let me handle the offending matters first."
With this thought, he casually replied, "I am the 'Hero of Calamity,' Rebellion, that your council constantly condemns."
"...!"
Galland's pupils contracted upon hearing this name.
As a member of the Nest City Council, he certainly understood what the names 'Rebellion' and 'Hero of Calamity' represented.
It was a formidable force that even made him feel alarmed.
He instinctively wanted to retreat, but after a glance at the Floating Island's survivors, he remained dissatisfied.
If he retreated now, it would mean forfeiting the Collection Clan's hold over the election matter, surrendering control over a third of Nest City No. 3's Lower District.
Galland was unwilling to do so.
Although the Lower City was impoverished, its population was immense. If lost, it would undoubtedly cause significant long-term damage to the family's development.
He wanted to persist a bit longer.
So after contemplating for a while, he raised his head again, meeting Jiang Wuji's gaze.
"We respect you, Hero of Chaos."
"But you violated the 'rules'; you shouldn't intervene in election affairs."
"Violation of rules?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wuji laughed.
"No, no, no, it's not us who violated the rules; it was you who disregarded regulations first."
"If not for your dirty tactics, throwing candidates into the Floating Island Prison, I wouldn't have appeared in this city nor stood here."
"Everyone knows the elections aren't entirely fair, but if you don't even intend to abide by simple procedural justice, then we have no need to follow any agreements."
"Moreover... why did this island sink? I think you should first ask the person in your clan responsible for procuring warship engines, ask them how much they embezzled, leading to the engine's collapse."
Jiang Wuji's words were direct, with a hint of vague ridicule.
Yet Galland found himself unable to refute, for every matter Jiang Wuji mentioned was well-known to him, leaving him without arguments.
Yes, they used underhanded methods first.
Given this, what right do they have to demand Jiang Wuji abide by the rules?
Thus, in the end... even if he felt indignation inside, he could only lower his head and swallow the loss.
"I... the Collection Clan can not pursue the Floating Island's fall, but I must take someone back to bear the blame and provide an explanation to the council."
He scanned the area, his gaze sweeping over the Floating Island survivors before settling on two silver-haired girls.
"Why not just take them, both are Tier Two Apprentice Death Gods; capturing them provides an explanation."
He pointed at Tian En and Yuanbao...
"You shouldn't have any objection to this demand, should you, Hero of Chaos?"
