In the Green-brick Plaza Trading Area of Tian Kui Market, the bloodied and mangled corpse of the Qiy Family's Peak of First-Class Ancient Warrior elder lay in the ruins, a sight that made everyone's eyelids twitch. The atmosphere turned eerily strange and silent, as if an invisible pressure had enveloped the area, rendering everyone speechless.

Almost everyone's eyes were filled with disbelief and even horror. After all, this was a Strongest Peak of First-Class Ancient Warrior.

Even across the vast Lingnan Mountains and the entire Southern Martial World, among the most prestigious forces and even the hidden sects, such a person was considered a core powerhouse, a minor overlord. Everyone knew that such a being was only a single step away from the Half-Step Innate Realm, and if they achieved that goal, they would become even more terrifying.

To kill such an individual, even if they were caught off guard, was no easy feat, let alone with a single blow. It was only possible if the disparity in strength between the two had reached an unfathomable chasm. Everyone present knew all too well what that signified.

Half. Step. Innate.

GULP.

The onlookers couldn't help but swallow, their faces and eyes filled with shock and disbelief. As they looked at Chen Fei once more, their gazes gradually filled with a deep reverence, mingled with sighs of wonder.

A Half-Step Innate in his twenties… who on earth was this Divine Holy?

"He's actually…" Not just the crowd, but even Qiy Tong, the Half-Step Innate Elder of the Qiy Family, felt his face pale, his eyes revealing a profound sense of shock and terror.

He knew better than anyone what a Half-Step Innate Powerhouse in his twenties signified. It meant limitless potential. It meant his future accomplishments could be immeasurable.

Just like the successor of the Bai Family of Tian Kui Market.

As for the horse-faced, wide-footed man who had started the conflict with Chen Fei, his expression was now frozen, his palms and arms drenched in cold sweat. Just moments before, he had been arrogant, threatening and intimidating his opponent. But now? The young man had transformed into a terrifying Half-Step Innate existence he could only gaze up at in awe. All his previous actions were now a complete joke. With such terrifying strength, his opponent would likely need only a single hand to crush him.

"You jest, my young friend. With your strength, why would you need the likes of us to intervene?" Upon hearing Chen Fei's mocking tone, Bai Yuan, one of the three leaders of the White Dragon Guard, felt his face twitch. His expression stiffened for a moment before he smoothed it over with a placid smile and offered a bit of flattery.

He had obviously misjudged the situation and failed to recognize Chen Fei's true strength, leading to a decision that now seemed like a clear error. It was only natural for Chen Fei to be resentful, and Bai Yuan could only take it on the chin. After all, with his status and power, he knew very well that an Ancient Martial Artist who reached the Half-Step Innate Realm in his twenties was no laughing matter. Such a person likely had a staggering background, and it was best not to offend them rashly. The potential loss would far outweigh any gain.

HISS!

Hearing Bai Yuan, one of the three great leaders of the White Dragon Guard, utter words that were tantamount to submission, the crowd drew in a sharp breath, their gazes on Chen Fei filled with an even deeper awe. After all, seeing a prominent figure like Captain Bai willingly back down was not a common sight, and certainly not something an ordinary person could make happen.

"Is that so? You flatter me, Captain Bai."

Hearing the other party's evasive words, Chen Fei curled his lip in a sneer, having no patience for this wily old fox. He turned, fixing his cold, dark eyes on the horse-faced, wide-footed man, Qiy Guangming. His gaze flashed as he said indifferently, "You said I wouldn't dare to walk out of Tian Kui Market? How about we test that right now?"

At these words, everyone present felt a shiver run down their spine. The chilling undertone in Chen Fei's voice was proof enough—it seemed he had no intention of letting this go.

Hearing Chen Fei's hostile tone, the horse-faced man stiffened further, his body trembling violently. Fear washed over his face as he stammered, "El… Elder…"

"Young man, there seems to be a slight misunderstanding between us."

Seeing Qiy Guangming's unsightly loss of composure, the Qiy Family's Half-Step Innate Elder frowned deeply. Still, he stepped forward, his eyes fixed grimly on Chen Fei as he said slowly, "By the looks of it, you seem to be unaware of our origins. Therefore, I feel it is necessary to introduce ourselves…"

He paused for a moment, an unconscious look of arrogance appearing on his old face. "Our surname is Qiy. We come from the Qiy Family of Yellow Snake Mountain. I trust you've heard the name… for our Qiy Family is known throughout the Southern Martial World as an existence closest to the hidden sects. We command two Innate Ancient Martial Artist ancestors and at least seven Half-Step Innate Powerhouses!"

As he reeled off the Qiy Family's background as if listing precious heirlooms, everyone present, including Bai Yuan, one of the three leaders of the White Dragon Guard, couldn't help but go stiff, their expressions turning complex in an instant.

Two strong Innate Ancient Martial Artists and at least seven Half-Step Innate Powerhouses—this was no laughing matter. Even their Bai Family…

"Is that supposed to be impressive?" Just then, Chen Fei's slightly mocking voice cut through the air.

Hearing this, the Qiy Family's Half-Step Innate Elder, Qiy Tong, felt his eyelids twitch violently. A hostile expression crossed his face as he snarled, "Young man, what did you say!?"

"It seems that when people get old, it's not just their minds that fail them, but their ears too."

Chen Fei stared coldly at him, a flicker of scorn in his jet-black eyes that were as clear as glass. "I asked, is your Qiy Family impressive? Since when is strength something you can just talk into existence?"

"Shut up!" the Half-Step Innate Elder roared. An oppressive, clammy aura erupted from his body. His cloudy eyes sharpened, the pupils narrowing into vertical slits, like those of a snake. Staring at Chen Fei, he hissed, "Young man, some words should not be spoken carelessly."

Yet, the imposing aura he released, while causing many in the crowd to pale and stir, dissipated without creating so much as a ripple when it reached Chen Fei, completely ineffective.

"Shut up? Who do you think you are, telling me, Chen Fei, to shut up? Don't overestimate yourself!" Chen Fei looked at him with utter disdain, his tone dripping with ridicule.

If he weren't trying to hide his true strength and avoid revealing it so soon, would someone of this level—a mere Half-Step Innate—be qualified to act so arrogantly before him? As for the Qiy Family he so proudly relied on… he truly didn't think they were anything worth bragging about!

His words, which sounded incredibly rude to everyone listening, made the bark-like skin on the Half-Step Innate Elder's face tremble violently with extreme rage. His eyes locked onto Chen Fei as he growled, a murderous aura rising from him, "It seems you truly wish to make an enemy of our Qiy Family?"

"So what if I do? I'd like to see just how powerful and domineering this Qiy Family of yours really is," Chen Fei replied coolly, completely unafraid.

"Boy, you're courting death!" The Qiy Family's Half-Step Innate Elder, Qiy Tong, finally erupted in fury. With a harsh shout, his body began to twist strangely as a cold, clammy aura enveloped him. Then, to the horror of the crowd, disgusting snake scales materialized on his right palm as he formed a blade-hand and slashed down at Chen Fei with all his might.

But Chen Fei's next action made the elder's expression and movement freeze in place.

With a ferocious snarl, he bellowed, "Boy, what do you think you're doing?"

With a look of disdain, Chen Fei had simply brushed past him, dodging the palm strike. He appeared in front of the terrified Qiy Guangming and, without a shred of mercy, threw a punch!

THUD!

Instantly, Qiy Guangming's body shuddered, and his gaze went vacant. He was sent flying, spraying blood everywhere, before crashing heavily onto the green-brick plaza several meters away, utterly silent.

Witnessing this, Bai Yuan, one of the three leaders of the White Dragon Guard, felt his eyelids twitch violently. His gaze toward Chen Fei was now filled with a strange mixture of bewilderment and apprehension.

As for the others, seeing such a shocking scene, they all swallowed hard, unable to believe things had escalated to this point. Their eyes darted about uncertainly.

"What do I want to do?"

After he was done, Chen Fei turned, not even sparing a glance for the lifeless corpse on the ground. His expression was cold and aloof as he said impassively, "Isn't it obvious? First, I'll take care of the weaker ones. Then, I'll slaughter you, you old thing!"

His words sent a shockwave through the crowd, and the atmosphere instantly became incomparably strange.

They truly never expected Chen Fei to play his cards in such an unorthodox manner, refusing a direct confrontation with the Qiy Family's Half-Step Innate Elder and instead choosing to eliminate the weaker family members first.

The remaining members of the Qiy Family, led by their last Peak of First-Class Ancient Warrior elder, felt their faces drain of all color, replaced by a mixture of shock, rage, and panic.

They were shocked and enraged that a young man in his twenties would dare to so boldly and brazenly provoke the might of their Qiy Family. At the same time, they were panicked, because the flat, bone-chilling tone in his voice didn't sound like he was joking in the slightest.

At that thought, they couldn't help but instinctively tremble and back away, their bearing and pride forgotten.

Because with Chen Fei's strength, he truly had the power—and the qualification—to do exactly as he said.

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