As Luo Xiu's words left his lips, the great hall instantly fell deathly silent, and the atmosphere gradually turned eerie. Everyone turned to look at him, their expressions varied.

"Is this kid really so ignorant of his own limitations?"

"He dares to be so arrogant in front of the Tianyu King!"

"Hah, what a fool. Didn't he see that even Sect Leader Li and Patriarch Chu have obediently bowed their heads?"

Murmurs rippled through the crowd. Some looked at Luo Xiu with pity, as if they could already imagine his miserable end. Others were simply ready to enjoy the show, curious to see how this Martial Champion would handle the situation.

Chu Tianming looked at Luo Xiu, momentarily speechless with anger.

Why is this kid so brainless? Can't he read the room? Didn't he see that the Tianyu King himself has personally stepped in to protect the Ye Family? And he still insists on banging his head against a wall! Truly courting death!

After cursing inwardly, Chu Tianming scolded loudly, "Boy, this isn't your affair! Shut up and back off!"

Luo Xiu glanced back at him and replied indifferently, "It's none of your business. You shut up, too."

Hearing this, Chu Tianming was stunned for a moment, then laughed in fury.

"Good, good, good!"

After saying "good" three times, Chu Tianming decisively turned and stepped aside, no longer intending to interfere.

Luo Xiu then gave Xu Qianqing an apologetic look and a gentle nod. He hadn't spoken to Chu Tianming that way out of arrogance or ignorance, but to push the Chu Family out of the line of fire. The person he was about to offend was the high and mighty Tianyu King, and he didn't want to involve the Chu Family and, by extension, Xu Qianqing.

The hall was silent. Luo Xiu turned to Ye Piaoling and said slowly, "Old man, remember what I said. I only give one chance."

"I want that elixir. Now."

"Hmph!" Ye Piaoling snorted coldly, his face full of scorn.

Previously, when Luo Xiu had the status of Martial Champion and the support of people like Li Chaoqun, he might have felt some fear. But now, he had the Tianyu King backing him.

Di Yu's lips curved into a slight smile as he suddenly spoke up. "It seems Patriarch Ye and this young friend have some sort of disagreement. Patriarch Ye, why not resolve this conflict first? Then you may resume your discussion with this King."

Hearing Di Yu's words, Ye Piaoling's confidence swelled. The implication was clear: Di Yu wanted him to deal with Luo Xiu right now. With Prince Di Yu himself giving the green light, he had nothing to fear.

"Ye Family disciples, on my command! Take him down!"

"I'd like to see who dares!" Liu Dexuan roared, stepping forward undaunted, blade in hand.

But in the next moment, a single glance from Luo Xiu stopped him in his tracks.

*Sect Leader, I stand alone with nothing to tie me down, so I have no worries. You, however, are different,* Luo Xiu transmitted via Divine Sense.

Liu Dexuan met Luo Xiu's gaze, ground his teeth in frustration, and ultimately chose to retreat.

"Take this palm strike!"

At that moment, Ye Piaoling suddenly lashed out. The full power of the Late-Stage Gathering Spirit Realm erupted instantly.

Yet Luo Xiu didn't even bother to look, casually reaching out and firmly catching Ye Piaoling's incoming palm.

CRACK!

A chilling snap echoed through the hall. Luo Xiu had crushed Ye Piaoling's wrist.

Ye Piaoling screamed in agony, struggling fiercely. But Luo Xiu, showing no respect for the elderly, simply kicked him to the ground and pinned him under his foot. Seeing this, the enraged Ye Family Martial Artists surged forward to surround him.

Luo Xiu turned his head, his gaze sweeping over them, suddenly as sharp as a blade and flashing with murderous intent.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Wherever his gaze landed, the Ye Family Martial Artists were struck by an invisible, tyrannical fist energy, sent flying backward while spitting blood. This scene instantly left everyone present dumbfounded.

In just a few short seconds, he had dealt with all the Ye Family members, including Ye Piaoling. What kind of strength was this?

Exclamations of shock rose from the crowd.

"Could this kid's power be above the Gathering Spirit Realm?"

"How is that possible... How old is he?"

"Even though Patriarch Ye's Martial Way talent is average, he cultivated for many years to reach the Late-Stage Gathering Spirit Realm!"

By this time, the hall was filled with wails of agony.

Luo Xiu, with his foot on Ye Piaoling, slowly swept his gaze over the other Ye Family Martial Artists who were struggling to get up.

Ye Piaoling, unable to struggle and bleeding from his mouth and nose, said with difficulty, "You little bastard… you're quite skilled, worthy of being a Martial Champion. If you have the guts, kill me today! When the Elders of my Ye Family arrive, you're dead for sure. Nobody will be able to protect you!"

Luo Xiu looked down at him condescendingly and said indifferently, "I am invincible. Do as you please."

As soon as he spoke, the entire hall fell silent. Luo Xiu's casual words were deafening. At this moment, all anyone present could feel was boundless arrogance.

In this vast Hua Country, who would dare claim to be invincible? Only him, Luo Xiu.

CRACK!

Just as the crowd was still processing Luo Xiu's arrogance, a soft crack pulled everyone back to reality. It was the sound of Luo Xiu's foot pressing down on Ye Piaoling's neck, poised to snap it.

"This little guy is quite interesting. Let this sister have a go."

Just as Ye Piaoling's neck was about to be broken, a graceful figure suddenly stepped out from behind Di Yu. At the same time, a gentle yet domineering aura enveloped the hall, making even Luo Xiu feel his body grow heavy. He looked up to see a beautiful woman in a light green dress. When Di Yu had entered earlier, no one had noticed her, as if she had deliberately concealed her presence. But now that she had appeared, she instantly became the focus of the entire hall.

"It's… It's her!"

Li Chaoqun, standing in the crowd, seemed to recognize the woman. His eyes widened in shock as he exchanged a glance with Granny Miaoyu.

Granny Miaoyu said in a low, grave voice, "'One Finger to Blot Out the Sky'—Yang Zhilu. Ninth on the Sky List!"

"Why would someone like her be with the Tianyu King?"

Hearing Granny Miaoyu's words, everyone fell silent, their hearts filled with indescribable shock. They never thought they would witness a Sky List Strong One here with their own eyes.

But just as everyone was reeling from the shock, Yang Zhilu appeared behind Luo Xiu like a phantom.

"Be careful!" Li Chaoqun shouted.

Luo Xiu's eyes darkened. He spun around and threw a punch.

BOOM!

The powerful punch created a sonic boom, shaking the very space around it. But Yang Zhilu vanished like mist, deftly dodging the blow. Almost instantly, she reappeared on Luo Xiu's other side.

Luo Xiu, growing impatient, turned again and swiped with his hand. Yang Zhilu's movement technique was bizarre and swift, almost like teleportation over short distances. However, Luo Xiu's reactions were fast enough to keep up.

Facing Luo Xiu's whistling slap, Yang Zhilu didn't dodge this time. Her slender, jade-like hand floated out, leaving a trail of afterimages as a single finger tapped toward the center of Luo Xiu's palm.

"Hold on!"

Just then, Li Chaoqun and Granny Miaoyu flashed out from the crowd, stopping the two at the last possible second. Granny Miaoyu grabbed Yang Zhilu's wrist, while Li Chaoqun pressed down on Luo Xiu's shoulder.

Li Chaoqun looked at Yang Zhilu and said with a smile, "Lady Yang, if you two fight, neither of you will come out ahead. It was not easy to reach your current cultivation realms; you should both cherish it. Why not give me some face, each take a step back, and let this matter rest?"

Then Granny Miaoyu spoke up. "At your level, if you fight with your full strength, the Chu Family's estate would suffer immense damage. That would only lead to unnecessary trouble."

Yang Zhilu pondered for a moment, then chuckled lightly and glanced at Luo Xiu. "Little guy, I look forward to our next meeting. Next time, this sister will teach you a proper lesson."

Luo Xiu's expression remained unchanged. "If you get in my way again, I won't mind dealing with you the same way I dealt with Ye Piaoling."

Considering that a fight with a powerful opponent like Yang Zhilu would consume most of his Spiritual Power and risk triggering his illness, Luo Xiu chose to take the opportunity to de-escalate. Li Chaoqun and Granny Miaoyu had given him the perfect excuse.

Afterward, Di Yu had someone take the severely injured Ye Piaoling away. Luo Xiu didn't get the elixir, but he didn't pursue them.

He had other plans.

Trying to annihilate the Ye Family within the Chu Family's home was clearly not a wise move.

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