The Peace Shattered
The peace of the Tang Clan's growing dominance was shattered when a dark ripple appeared in the skies above the clan's territory. It was not a physical phenomenon, but something deeper—a distortion in the space-time fabric, a sign of things yet unknown. The elders who felt the strange disturbance in the air quickly gathered in the Clan Hall, their eyes filled with dread and curiosity. Tang San, still cloaked in secrecy, had sensed it as well, but he did not act immediately. His mind was a web of calculation, each thread a possible outcome of the events that were about to unfold.
A force from the outer plane had breached their world.
Rumors had been circulating among the higher-ups for a while, whispers of something beyond their world, a foreign entity with power surpassing even their understanding. The foreign realm could not be fully accessed by any beings above the first level of Godhood, yet they had found a way to break through—those below the 98-level could still make the journey. The question was no longer how they entered, but why?
A New Power
Tang San, in his ever-watchful silence, looked toward the source of the disturbance. The Sky had been torn open. A single, dark silhouette appeared from the rift, their form shadowed and indistinct. It was not just one, but a group—powerful figures stepping into this world, their eyes gleaming with otherworldly intent. Their aura radiated with the chilling force of someone who had transcended the ordinary.
They were the invaders, the outer plane's force, each of them at 98-level or below in power, but still mighty enough to cause ripples in the mortal realm. The most dangerous of them was their leader, whose strength, while not at the 1st level God, could still hold his own against the mightiest of Tang Clan's warriors.
Tang San knew that now, more than ever, his clan would need to stand united. His strategic mind worked through the layers of his clan's resources, his hidden plans reaching the elders and trusted generals. They had faced many threats before, but this foreign incursion was different. Their strength and experience were unknown, and the situation could only escalate.
The Clash of Two Realms
The foreign invaders had not come merely for conquest—they had come for something hidden within Tang Clan's walls, something that only a few knew. Tang San had been aware of this possibility for some time, which is why he had kept his clan's secrets close to his chest. The 5-in-1 technique, the secret to breaking past mortal limits, was something even his trusted elders had not been fully informed of. Tang San was calculating his next move, every decision weighed against the possibility of a confrontation.
Inside the Tang Clan's stronghold, Tang San's wife—his partner in both life and cultivation—prepared herself for the coming battle. Though she was not at Godhood, her strength had grown beyond that of a spirit beast, allowing her to shapeshift and maintain a form that made her nearly as formidable as the clan's top warriors. She was ready, her mind focused, but like Tang San, her heart felt the tension of the unknown.
The Tournament's End
As the foreign invaders made their presence known, the tournament came to its conclusion, a fitting backdrop to the gathering storm. The finals were about to begin—Tang Clan's chosen representatives were already prepared, their skills honed, their techniques ready. But the appearance of these foreign entities forced Tang San to push the tournament to the side. The realm's very existence was at risk.
In the final match of the tournament, only Tang Clan's strongest would be allowed to compete. The 5-in-1 strike was their trump card, but it was not just any technique—it was a power that could shift the balance of the realms. Only the twin soul users within the clan had mastered it, their synchronization giving them the ability to break the boundaries of their spirit rings. Tang San would not reveal this to anyone until the moment was right.
The foreign invaders had come too soon. The situation was not yet ripe for such a public display. Tang San's thoughts, filled with precision and calculation, were shifting as rapidly as the situation outside. But, one thing was certain: The Tang Clan had survived wars before, but it would take everything they had to withstand the unknown power of these invaders.
The Battle Begins
As the rift in the sky began to expand, the forces from the outer plane began to descend onto the mortal realm. The ground shook, and a terrifying aura seeped into the air. Even those at the 98-level and below felt the weight of the unseen power that threatened to envelop them. It was not just a threat to their strength—it was a threat to their very existence.
Tang San's face remained stoic, his hands folded calmly before him as his generals, elites, and elders began to assemble. The Tang Clan had been built on secrecy, resilience, and power, but now, it was time for the clan's might to face the unknown. The ancient techniques, long hidden in the deepest recesses of the clan, would now be put to the test.
As the invaders neared, their leader stepped forward, his voice a low growl, "The Tang Clan's days are numbered. We have come to take what is ours."
Tang San's voice was a whisper as he turned to his generals, "Let the games begin."
The world was about to witness the clash of gods and mortals alike.
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End of Chapter 19.