Chen Zheng's eyes turned cold. A torrent of Inner Strength erupted from his palm, shattering the silver needles in mid-air.

He then picked up a small stone from the ground, enveloped it in Inner Strength, and violently flung it at Su Baiyu.

"SNAP!"

A whistling sound of Inner Strength tearing through the air echoed.

"No!" the Su Family Head bellowed, casting aside his decorum as he flashed onto the stage and rushed toward his son.

But he was still too slow. The small stone pierced directly into Su Baiyu's forehead.

Su Baiyu's eyes widened. He seemed to have much to say, but in the end, he could only glare resentfully at Chen Zheng. "You…"

The next second, his body fell rigidly to the ground.

"Baiyu! No! Baiyu!" the Su Family Head cried out, cradling Su Baiyu in his arms.

But it was too late. Su Baiyu was no longer breathing.

"You little bastard, I'll kill you!" the Su Family Head roared. His immense Inner Strength erupted forth, sending ripples through the surrounding air.

The next moment, he charged furiously at Chen Zheng.

Chen Zheng finally grew serious, and the unique Inner Strength of a Grandmaster began to circulate within him.

But at that very moment, two figures blocked his path: the Family Heads of the Li and Liu Families.

"Li Cangyun, Liu Daoyi, do you want to die too?!"

The Liu Family Head said calmly, "The silver needle your son just used was a Devouring Sky Needle. If it had pierced Chen Zheng, he would be dead. Chen Zheng retaliating with a small stone is understandable."

"For an elder like you to attack him is going too far, isn't it?"

Although the Liu Family Head spoke calmly, his body was already trembling slightly.

The Devouring Sky Needle was a hidden weapon strictly forbidden by the martial arts community of Wu State. A mere scratch was enough to take a person's life.

Chen Zheng didn't know about such a vicious weapon. He had only sensed the danger, knowing that the silver needle could kill him. That was why he had reacted with such fury, striking to kill Su Baiyu instantly.

The reason the Liu Family Head stood there was because he was a man of principle. You used the Devouring Sky Needle. Even if you weren't originally in the wrong, you are now. And you still want to kill someone? In your dreams!

With a grim expression, Li Cangyun glanced at Su Baiyu's body. "Why was your son carrying something like that?" he demanded of the Su Family Head. "You must give me an explanation!"

At this, the entire square fell silent, everyone waiting for the Su Family Head's response.

The Su Family Head was so furious he could have ground his teeth to dust. Damn it all, you want an explanation from me?! My son is dead, and you're demanding an explanation from me?! If you've got the guts, go down to hell and ask my son!

Of course, he couldn't say such a thing aloud. It would mean an open break with the two great families.

Taking a deep breath, he said, "I will certainly give you a reasonable explanation for this. But for now, please step aside. I must avenge my son!"

Li Cangyun sneered. "Your son was the one who tried to commit murder first. If you insist on protecting him now, you will be making an enemy of the entire martial arts community of Wu State. Do you have the nerve for that?"

As he spoke, Li Cangyun began to circulate his Inner Strength. He was notoriously short-tempered and fiercely protective. Chen Zheng was the reinforcement he had invited, and he would protect him no matter what he had done.

The Su Family Head burst into laughter. "You're using the martial arts community of Wu State to condemn me?"

"Fine! The martial arts community of Wu State never said a man can't avenge his son, did it? If you insist on stopping me today, I'll kill you too! I'll make an enemy of the entire martial arts community of Wu State today!"

People who devote their entire minds to cultivation often lose control of their emotions at the slightest provocation. This was exactly the case with the Su Family Head.

Standing to the side, even Chen Zheng felt that Li Cangyun was intentionally provoking the man with his words.

However, since he had indeed killed the man's son, Chen Zheng remained silent.

By now, the Su Family Head had circulated all the Inner Strength in his body. A sudden gale swept through the square, and everyone present stared with wide, shocked eyes.

"My heavens! That's the power of a Half-Step Grandmaster!"

"My god, the Su Family Head is actually a Half-Step Grandmaster! If he continues to cultivate, the Su Family will have a true Grandmaster expert!"

"Hahahahaha! This is our Su Family's Head! Now, in all of Yun City, who would dare to oppose our Su Family!"

The Su Family members present were ecstatic.

"You still intend to stand in my way?"

The Su Family Head stared coldly at Li Cangyun and the Liu Family Head.

Neither man spoke, their brows tightly furrowed.

The Grandmaster Realm was a terrifying level of power, and a Half-Step Grandmaster was already several times stronger than they were. At that moment, both Li Cangyun and the Liu Family Head were at the peak of the Innate Realm. They stood no chance against him.

"Hmph! Not talking? Then hurry up and scram!"

The Su Family Head sneered and walked straight toward Chen Zheng.

But just then, Li Cangyun spoke coldly, "Su Hunyun, even if you are a Half-Step Grandmaster, I will not let you touch him!"

Chen Zheng was someone he had invited. If he simply stepped aside, what dignity would the Li Family have left?

"Is that so? Then let me show you the gap between us!"

With that, Su Hunyun struck out at Li Cangyun.

Li Cangyun saw only an afterimage and was completely unable to react.

"Dad!"

"Family Head!"

The Li Family members could only cry out in alarm, powerless to do anything.

Just as Li Cangyun was about to be struck, Chen Zheng suddenly raised a hand and caught Su Hunyun's fist.

"BANG!"

The two formidable torrents of Inner Strength collided, unleashing a fierce hurricane of energy. The Liu Family Head felt as if he was about to be blown away.

When the hurricane subsided, the Liu Family Head looked up and froze, utterly stunned.

"So he's allowed to kill me, but I'm not allowed to kill him?" Chen Zheng said indifferently.

Just a moment ago, the system's voice had sounded in Chen Zheng's mind.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, on successfully triggering a choice!]

[Choice One: A mere Half-Step Grandmaster dares to act so tough? Show him what a true Grandmaster is! Reward: Grandmaster Skill! Tai Chi Bagua!]

[Choice Two: I don't want to mess with such a powerful family! Flee for your life and let Li Cangyun face the Su Family's wrath alone! Reward: Allergy to Trousers, rendering you unable to wear pants for the rest of your life!]

Without hesitation, Chen Zheng chose the first option. The second choice would turn him into a pervert who would surely get arrested.

Because the Su Family Head was taking so long to channel his power, Chen Zheng even had a moment to glance at the system's new features.

The first was a storage space. He could clearly feel his consciousness connected to some unknown dimension.

He wanted to test this system space, but since Su Hunyun had already attacked, he could only raise his hand to block.

Chen Zheng was a Grandmaster, while Su Hunyun was merely a Half-Step Grandmaster. The difference in their strength was instantly obvious.

Chen Zheng hadn't even exerted his full strength, yet Su Hunyun was stopped in his tracks.

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