Chen Yuechong!

He was from the Chen family, one of the four great families of Tianhai, and the most outstanding figure among their younger generation!

The ownership of the Chen family had bizarrely changed hands. After Chen Qingzhu took control, Chen Yuechong's status soared. He became the Vice Manager, assisting Chen Qingzhu in handling all of the Chens' affairs. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the Deputy Family Head.

Yet now, Chen Yuechong had his legs brutally crushed and, under the watchful eyes of all, was forced to kneel!

His face was completely lost!

The century-old honor of the Chens was swept away today!

Only by killing Jiang Lihuo could they wash away this disgrace! But, was that even possible?

Jiang Lihuo was a Disciple of Nanyang's Divine Dragon Hong Tianshu. Hong Tianshu currently stood at the pinnacle of the Oriental Pearl. This powerhouse, near-Innate and half a step into the Great Grandmaster realm, could kill a Grandmaster instantly with one blow!

Chen Yuechong, with his legs broken and kneeling on the ground, showed not a hint of submission. He shouted loudly, "Jiang Lihuo, you're asking for death! You'll regret this when Mr. Xuantian arrives!"

"Hahaha! What is Qin Xuantian? A mere trifle! In front of my master, even a reclusive Martial Arts Grandmaster is but an ant!" Jiang Lihuo laughed wildly and sneered, "Qin Xuantian, eh? Killed the Five Poisons Ancestor with a single punch, then Xuan Cheng and Shen WuYing. A young Grandmaster who shook the world—truly imposing! But what can that do? My master is on the threshold of the Innate Way and will soon step into the Innate Realm, becoming a true Great Grandmaster, dominating the era, invincible. Even if Qin Xuantian comes, he will only serve as a whetstone for my master, a mere stepping stone!"

"You're wrong. You have no idea how powerful Mr. Xuantian is!" Chen Yuechong gritted his teeth and said solemnly, "Mr. Xuantian is an Immortal from the heavens. His power is beyond your or your master's imagination. Wait for your demise!"

CRACK!

Jiang Lihuo stamped on Chen Yuechong's ankle once more, shattering his bones, and sneered, "If Qin Xuantian is so strong, why hasn't he come out? Get him to save you! Trash!"

"ARGH!" Chen Yuechong finally couldn't bear it and cried out in pain.

"Hahaha!" Jiang Lihuo burst into laughter. "Trash! You pampered mainland Martial Artists have no idea how dangerous our environment in Nanyang is! To survive, we must become strong! Let Qin Xuantian come! I'll meet him on behalf of my master first, to see if he truly qualifies to battle my master!"

Jiang Lihuo's cruel actions made many of the attendees, including those at Half-Step Transcendence and even Martial Arts Grandmasters, show subtle changes in their expressions. It was clear that this master-disciple pair from Nanyang utterly disdained mainland Martial Artists.

The situation in Nanyang was complex, with frequent military conflicts, and pirates were often encountered at sea. If one was not powerful enough, they likely wouldn't survive. This led Nanyang Martial Artists to look down on the mainland ones, whom they saw as pampered and lacking fighting spirit.

"This Jiang Lihuo is too arrogant!" Yuan Zheng frowned. "But his master is nearing the Innate Realm, and he himself is an unrivaled genius who stepped into the Transcendence Realm before forty—indeed, he has the capital to be arrogant and haughty!"

"Is there really no one who can deal with this guy?" Su Yiyi pouted, her face showing displeasure. "Even if they can't beat his master, there must be someone who can defeat him."

"His master, Hong Tianshu, is almost an Innate Grandmaster—who would dare to fight him?" Su Beihe shook his head. "Hong Tianshu is too powerful. Even Martial Artists from the clans are no match for him. In today's world, below the Innate Realm, he might be without an equal!"

Below Innate, unrivaled!

That was Su Beihe's evaluation of Hong Tianshu.

Moreover, in the eyes of Grandmasters from some reclusive sects, Hong Tianshu was indeed at this level—too strong, almost transcending the limits of the Transcendence Realm.

"It seems Qin Xuantian is likely in more danger than not this time. Even if he can kill someone in the Transcendence Realm with one punch, he's up against Hong Tianshu now, a powerhouse who can be regarded as a half-step Innate Grandmaster!"

"Daoist Xu He of Mount Tai referred to Qin Xuantian as Immortal Master. Could it indicate that Qin Xuantian has strength above the Grandmaster level? Even if he's not Innate, he should be almost equal to Hong Tianshu, right?"

"Impossible! Think about it, how old is Qin Xuantian? Eighteen! An eighteen-year-old at the Transcendence Realm is already world-shocking. You actually dare to dream he's at the Innate level at eighteen!"

A buzz of discussion rose from the crowd.

Generally, people were not very optimistic about Qin Xuantian. The martial artist forums were also exploding with activity. The more arrogant Jiang Lihuo became, the more confident he seemed, and his confidence stemmed from Hong Tianshu's power.

Could it be that Hong Tianshu is really about to enter the Innate Realm?

Many people were filled with doubt.

Jiang Lihuo watched the bustling discussions around him, a trace of satisfaction on his face. He was quite pleased with this situation. Then, he suddenly grabbed Chen Yuefeng by the throat and sneered, "Qin Xuantian, why aren't you out yet? Are you afraid? Afraid to fight my master? Too bad, then. The life of this subordinate of yours is mine for the taking!"

As he spoke, he began to channel Internal Force into his palm, ready to crush Chen Yuefeng's neck on the spot.

"Are you the one calling for me?" Suddenly, an indifferent voice sounded.

Immediately after, a youth nearly two meters tall, with a slender, well-proportioned physique and an incredibly handsome face, walked through the crowd. His noble and exceptional appearance was as if an exiled Immortal had descended into the mortal world.

This was, in fact, the true state of Qin Heng. Having reached the pinnacle of Qi Refinement, he had already undergone a complete transformation. His body was as clear as crystal, his Dao Body naturally perfected, and he had become taller and even more handsome.

"Is this... this is Qin Xuantian!?" Su Yiyi and Su Mingli were both astonished and uncertain. They had seen Qin Heng before, but the youth in front of them, although bearing some resemblance to Qin Heng, looked far too different upon closer inspection.

Qin Heng had looked like a mortal expert, but this person before them was like a god walking amongst humans!

It was as if a deity had descended, or an Immortal had stepped down to the mortal realm.

For a moment, everyone on the entire Huangpu Riverbank—whether ordinary tourists, wealthy magnates, or martial arts powerhouses—watched Qin Heng in stunned awe.

Within a radius of several hundred meters, there was complete silence. No one spoke. Only the roar of the Huangpu River's waves and the whistling wind could be heard.

Atop the Oriental Pearl.

Hong Tianshu's eyes narrowed slightly; he suddenly felt an inexplicable panic welling up inside him. His earlier confidence had vanished. His eyes then brightened as he smiled, "Interesting!"

「A moment later.」

Jiang Lihuo snapped back to his senses. Looking at Qin Heng, he sneered, "So you're Qin Xuantian. Come on, let me test your skills and see if you are worthy—"

SPLURT!

Blood suddenly erupted. Jiang Lihuo, who had been speaking just a moment ago, was now a headless corpse.

Qin Heng had moved in a flash, appearing beside him instantly. As easily as taking something from a bag, he had plucked Jiang Lihuo's head off and carelessly tossed it into the Huangpu River.

The entire scene was plunged into absolute silence. Everyone stared at Qin Heng in terror.

Even Hong Tianshu, at the top of the Oriental Pearl, stared with wide eyes, looking incredulously at Qin Heng below. His arm had already shot out; the moment he sensed Qin Heng's intent to strike, he had wanted to intervene!

But Qin Heng was too fast!

He simply hadn't had time to react!

"A mere ant dares to be so rampant, and even dares to harm my subordinate. You were seeking death!" Qin Heng snorted coldly. Then, he looked up, his gaze locking onto Hong Tianshu, and roared, "Mudfish of Nanyang! Get down here!"

BOOM!

The sound was like thunder, dispersing the clouds in the sky. It simultaneously pushed away surging air waves and stirred the waters of the Huangpu River, actually blasting colossal waves high into the air!

"Prepare to die!"

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