"ARGH!"

After a roar of fury, Gao Yang pointed fiercely at Chen Yang. "Stop your charades! For humiliating my Gao Family like this, you're destined to die without a proper burial!"

As the proud prodigy ranked thirteenth on the Tianwu List, Gao Yang was always respected and fawned over wherever he went. When had he ever suffered such humiliation? This act was undoubtedly akin to grinding him into the dirt, a blatant disregard for the entire Gao Family.

Heh... what audacity!

"Kneel."

The single word drifted over and landed in Gao Yang's ears like a thunderclap, forcing him to his knees.

"You, you..." Gao Yang's eyes were practically splitting with rage. While overcome with extreme anger and frustration, his mind reeled in shock. What kind of strength is this?

"Keep hitting him!"

SLAP.

Without another word, Su Ling lashed out with a heavy palm. He had been terribly stifled lately, so this moment felt incredibly satisfying and liberating.

"You're still hitting me?" Gao Yang bellowed.

"That's right, I'm hitting you!"

SLAP!

Another slap landed.

"Su Ling, I am Tingting's older brother!"

Su Ling grinned, baring his teeth. "When you were hitting Tingting, did you forget you were her older brother?"

Gao Yang was speechless.

SLAP.

After several more slaps, Gao Yang's face, despite being far more durable than an average person's, was now swollen and purple, with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

"I agree. I won't cause you any more trouble," Gao Yang ground out through clenched teeth, his voice thick with resentment.

He could see now that as long as that man was present, he would only suffer humiliation. As the saying goes, a wise man knows when to retreat. He decided to endure this for now and deal with the fallout later.

Su Ling paused. So, the mighty Gao Yang actually has moments where he gives in? Feeling satisfied, he still sent one more slap flying.

"I already agreed, and you hit me again!"

"The last few slaps were for Tingting. This one is from me."

Gao Yang seethed. This damn bastard is taking things too far!

Having reeled in his fishing rod, Chen Yang left without giving him another look. Su Ling scurried after him.

"DAMN IT!"

Feeling the oppressive force dissipate, Gao Yang shot to his feet, cursing viciously as he stared at Chen Yang's retreating back with a venomous glare.

"Investigate him! I want to know everything about him!" Gao Yang took a deep, shuddering breath. "You may be strong, but the Gao Family isn't weak! You humiliated me... I'll make you regret it!"

「」

After lunch, Qin Mo and Qin Gang returned to Lingjin City. Qin Mo hadn't completed her studies, and besides, the foundation of her budding stardom was in Lingjin City. As for Qin Gang, he was getting older and didn't want to be away from home. Suddenly, the vast villa felt much emptier.

「The next morning.」

Li Zhendong, the master of the Feiyang Martial Arts School, appeared at the villa's entrance. He had received a call from Chen Yang yesterday. When he heard that Chen Yang planned to establish a branch of the Feiyang Martial Arts School in Cangyun City, he was so shocked he nearly chipped a tooth.

What kind of place is Cangyun City? It's the heart of the empire, home to the Four Great Imperial Families and countless other top-tier powers. It's also where the headquarters of the Martial Association is located. To establish a branch there, that's... that's...

It had taken him all night to calm down even slightly. So, he had rushed over from Lingjin City first thing in the morning.

In the courtyard, Chen Yang sat opposite Li Zhendong while Qin Qiu prepared tea nearby.

"Lord Chen, are you sure you want to do this?" Li Zhendong asked, his hand holding the teacup trembling slightly. Despite the night that had passed, he still couldn't control himself now that the topic was raised again.

Chen Yang took a light sip of tea and said nonchalantly, "The Martial Association will soon be history. A similar organization needs to take its place. Otherwise, where would those who can't enter the Martial Department but still wish to learn martial arts go?"

Despite having tried to prepare himself, Li Zhendong couldn't suppress the wild trembling in his heart upon hearing those words. This man... he really intends to annihilate the Martial Association! And from the looks of it, he's going to do it soon.

He took several shuddering breaths, his hand gripping the teacup so tightly his knuckles turned white.

"Are you nervous, Master Li?" Chen Yang asked, looking up at him with a faint smile.

Li Zhendong gave a forced smile. "To say I'm not nervous would be an outright lie. After all, we're talking about the Martial Association, an entity far beyond our reach. To truly stand against them now... it's more than just nerve-wracking, it's downright terrifying." He made no effort to hide his feelings.

"That's not something you need to worry about." Chen Yang appreciated Li Zhendong's sincerity and lack of pretense. He waved his hand and said, "I called you here today to find a location in Cangyun City. We'll most likely be opening tomorrow. You can handle that, right?"

The corners of Li Zhendong's mouth twitched violently.

Tomorrow? Isn't that too soon? Besides, isn't tomorrow the battle with Xue Dalong at Chilian Peak? Could it be... he plans to fight Xue Dalong, then immediately destroy the Martial Association and open the Feiyang Martial Arts School in its place? This...

The mere thought sent a chill down his spine, but it was accompanied by a surge of thrill. If that's really his plan, how unbelievably domineering would that be! Sweeping aside all obstacles. An unstoppable force—who would dare to defy him?

Li Zhendong took two deep breaths to compose himself before nodding. "Yes, I can do it."

"Go, then. Send me the address once everything is ready."

"Yes, Lord Chen." Li Zhendong stood, bowed deeply to Chen Yang, and left immediately.

The sun shone brightly, and all seemed calm on the surface.

The battle at Chilian Peak was set for tomorrow. Though Cangyun City appeared peaceful to the common folk, a storm was already brewing beneath, with powerful undercurrents swirling in the depths.

One combatant was a top expert who had topped the rankings for twenty years; the other was a rising star who had single-handedly torn through the entire Dragon Brilliance List. This battle was destined to be recorded in the annals of history. As for the outcome, everyone could only wait for the morrow.

To get a better view, countless people had already journeyed to Chilian Peak, not hesitating to rough it in the wilderness.

Nor was Lingjin City tranquil. The Liu Family, who just yesterday had openly mocked Chen Yang for lacking the qualifications to even set foot on Chilian Peak, had spoken out again. They vowed that if he dared to show up, they would dare to ambush him.

"This 'one man who tore through the entire Dragon Brilliance List' is nothing but an empty title! In the eyes of the Liu Family, you're nothing!"

"You'd better cower like a turtle in its shell, hiding somewhere nobody can find you. Otherwise, the Liu Family will chop you up and feed you to the dogs."

These words were beyond arrogant. They also indirectly confirmed that the Liu Family must have powerful backing. Otherwise, why would they make such a brainless move while all the other powers were watching quietly from the sidelines? Of course, it was also possible the Liu Family had produced an unparalleled expert of their own and sought to use this battle to achieve legendary status and establish their name.

「As evening approached, a storm raged.」

An ordinary sedan drove along the central avenue, its destination the Liu Family estate in Cangyun City. The rear window was half-open, revealing an elder in a gray robe. He stared out at the torrential downpour with a grim expression.

Trying to use Chen Yang as a stepping stone? Today, I will wipe out your entire Liu Family!

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