Fuck! This is just too arrogant! Everyone around was dumbfounded, staring at Qin Heng in disbelief. They'd seen people seeking death, but never like this!

Do they think the Xiong family apologized because they feared him? No, it was because they feared Nie Xiaochen and the Nie family! Right now, they're definitely plotting his demise! Any normal person in this situation would take the hint and leave Sichuan and Shu immediately, never to return! Yet this bastard is actually demanding the Xiong family kneel, kowtow, break their own legs, and even an arm!? Mad! He must be mad! In everyone's eyes, Qin Heng was a complete lunatic. No sane person would do such a thing!

"Xiaoxian, your friend..." Nie Xiaochen was also stunned. He pointed to his own head and looked at Nie Xiaoxian, asking, "Is there something wrong with him?"

"This, this..." Nie Xiaoxian was also at a loss for words, staring at Qin Heng, dumbfounded. She almost wanted to go over and kick him a couple of times! Fuck! Is he insane? Does he think the Xiong family is just any Tom, Dick, or Harry!? No matter what, this is a prestigious household that controls nearly seventy percent of Sichuan and Shu's transportation, a great family with nearly a hundred years of heritage. They rank in the top ten throughout Sichuan and Shu! For the Nie family's sake, they were willing to bow and apologize to you, my so-called 'friend.' That was already them humbling themselves and giving the Nie family plenty of face! But you! You actually have the audacity to demand they kneel! You're seeking death!

"Young Master Nie, you've seen this kid's attitude," Xiong Feng said as he slowly stood up, his gaze fixed coldly on Qin Heng. "This young man is too arrogant, too ignorant of his place. My Xiong family respects the Nie family, but that doesn't mean we can be bullied by just anyone!"

"Kid! You're seeking death! Seeking death!" Xiong Hao glared at Qin Heng, his face dark. "What do you think you are, daring to talk about wiping out my Xiong family? You think..."

SLAP!

Qin Heng slapped Xiong Hao across the face, sending him flying more than ten meters away. He hit the ground with a loud bang, landing face-first. Blood streamed from his face as he spat out shattered teeth, looking utterly miserable.

"AAAHHH!" Xiong Hao screamed non-stop, rolling on the ground in agony. Drenched in cold sweat, he clutched his face, his body trembling as he roared, "You dared to hit me! You actually dared to hit me!"

"You've got guts, kid! So you're a Martial Artist!" Xiong Feng was furious. He swung a punch at Qin Heng and sneered, "Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you've practiced a few moves! In this land of Sichuan and Shu, there are many Martial Artists. With your meager strength, you want to act arrogantly? You're just looking for death..."

CRACKLE!

Qin Heng extended a finger, tearing through the air. He touched Xiong Feng's fist, and with the ease of crushing dry weeds, instantly pierced through his Open Force. An incredibly terrifying power crushed down on Xiong Feng's fist.

CRACKLE CRACKLE!

The sound of bones shattering filled the air. Xiong Feng's fist was immediately blasted apart by that single finger, flesh and sinew splattering, bones broken. Even the bones in his arm were shattered into countless pieces, the flesh torn asunder, practically turned into mincemeat. It was an extremely gruesome sight.

The force from Qin Heng's finger was too strong! After smashing through Xiong Feng's fist and arm, the force hardly diminished, continuing to send Xiong Feng's entire body flying backward, inverted, until he smashed into a nearby street wall.

BOOM!

The wall was penetrated, and a large section of bricks collapsed, burying Xiong Feng in the debris.

This whole process happened in the blink of an eye. From beginning to end, it was only a matter of seconds. The people around didn't even have time to react. When they finally came to their senses, they all stared at Qin Heng in utter disbelief.

"Fuck! What kind of strength is this? Is he even human?"

"Wasn't Xiong Feng supposed to be very strong? Yet he was sent flying with just one finger by this kid!"

Even though there are quite a few Martial Artists in the land of Sichuan and Shu, Hidden Force Martial Artists are still very rare. Open Force is already considered incredibly powerful by ordinary people—strong enough to lift thousands of pounds and shatter giant rocks with a hand—already very strong! Now, to be flung away with a single finger by this seemingly ordinary boy!? What kind of power was this!?

Nie Xiaoxian stared at Qin Heng, her gaze filled with disbelief. She had never expected him to possess such formidable strength! Incredible! It was beyond belief!

Nie Xiaochen's eyes, however, lit up, sparkling with immense interest.

Qin Heng stood with his hands behind his back, speaking indifferently, "Xiong Feng, Xiong Hao, I won't kill you this time. In a few days, I will visit the Xiong family and let you witness with your own eyes how the Xiong family will be annihilated! Dare to offend me, and you must pay with your life!"

The dignity of the Immortal Emperor! To be repeatedly troubled by mere mortals is an affront to my dignity! The Xiong family must be extinguished!

Having said that, Qin Heng was about to turn and leave.

However, Nie Xiaochen suddenly chased after him. "Brother, may I ask your name? Given the strength of your move just now, you must have mastered Hidden Force, haven't you?"

"Just call me Qin Xuantian," Qin Heng replied indifferently. "Is there something you need?"

"Qin Xuantian?" Nie Xiaochen paused slightly, confused. "That name seems familiar... but that's not important. Right now, our family is hosting a family gathering. Brother Qin, are you interested in joining us?"

Although the name Qin Xuantian was already renowned both domestically and abroad, this was primarily among the upper echelons. Following that night's great battle, posts on the Martial Artist forums were deleted, and any further posts about Qin Xuantian were banned. The name had not yet spread far beyond Tianhai before it gradually faded into obscurity. The only domestic Martial Artists who still remembered this name were basically those who had paid close attention to the battle at the Huangpu River that night.

"A family gathering?" Qin Heng was taken aback and chuckled. "Your family gathering? What would we do there?"

"It's not just our family," Nie Xiaochen shook his head, smiling. "It's more like a gathering of the top five families in Sichuan and Shu. We're all Martial Artist families. Many Martial Artists will attend, and there might even be Half-step Grandmasters or even Grandmasters appearing. It's quite a rare occasion."

The top five families, many Martial Artists... Qin Heng's eyes narrowed slightly. I was just wondering how to annihilate the Golden Buddha Temple in front of the entire Sichuan and Shu Martial Dao community. It was as if someone had handed him a pillow just as he was nodding off.

"Alright, I'll attend," Qin Heng said with a slight nod.

"Great! Then please, get in the car!" Nie Xiaochen laughed heartily. There will be competitions at the family gathering. The addition of a Hidden Force expert will definitely boost our side's strength considerably. In my view, Qin Heng's ability to send Xiong Feng flying with a finger must be due to Hidden Force. As for the Transcendence Realm? Who has ever seen a seventeen or eighteen-year-old at the Transcendence Realm? I wouldn't even dare to think about it.

Qin Heng arrived at the Nie family's manor with the Nie siblings. At the entrance, rows of luxury cars were parked, a clear sign that many important people had come to the gathering.

As the Nie siblings were about to lead Qin Heng inside, they were stopped by the butler at the door. The butler looked Qin Heng over, shook his head, and said, "Young Master, Miss, the Master has instructed that only Martial Artists may attend this gathering. His steps are unsteady, his breath is no different from that of an ordinary person, and his skin is smooth, without the calluses of martial training. Clearly, he is not a Martial Artist and does not qualify to enter the manor."

BUZZ, BUZZ!

Just then, the roar of car engines announced the arrival of a Ferrari at the entrance. Three tall young men stepped out. They glanced at Nie Xiaochen and Nie Xiaoxian, their gazes finally settling on Qin Heng. Surprise flickered across their faces, quickly followed by laughter.

"What the—didn't they say this was a gathering for Martial Artists from the top five families? Why is some weakling who hasn't even practiced martial arts trying to get in?"

"Where did this little ant come from? Trash like you, scram! Don't dirty my eyes!"

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