Seven-step Technique

As the sorrowful man spoke, Wang Jun's lips curled into a smile that held a hint of coldness. In an instant, he thrust his cold sword directly into the man's chest, the movement characterized by three words: fast, ruthless, and precise!

"Ninth brother!" 

The seven underlings seethed with fury, their eyes burning with murderous intent.

Xi Zhou Tianba's gaze gradually cooled, and the aura surrounding his body intensified, reaching a boiling point as his control over it became palpable.

"Wang Jun!" 

Wang Jun's voice cut through the tension, calm and composed, "you intervened, but do you truly comprehend the rules? Today, I'm here to clean up the trash. Do you have any objections?"

"Killing my disciples? I can do that too,"

he continued, "I'll simply use your subordinates to settle the score."

In this moment, as the leader of the Solid Strike School, Wang Jun exuded exceptional strength and resolve, earning the begrudging respect of the onlookers.

"Drip, drip." Blood oozed from the wound, forming dark pools on the ground.

"Swoosh!" Wang Jun chuckled as he withdrew his sword, and a gruesome display of violence unfolded as blood spurted out.

"You…" The disheveled man on the receiving end of this brutality was filled with rage, but the intense pain and overwhelming despair left him powerless, ultimately collapsing to the ground.

It was a stark illustration of the vast power disparity; a twelfth-stage Meridian opening cultivator easily vanquished. Wang Jun couldn't help but chuckle at the sight.

"You Bastard!"

A bald leader took three determined steps forward, his fists clenched in fury. 

He declared, "You killed my ninth brother; now it's time to settle the score!"

"Stand down!" 

Zhou Tianba's authoritative voice resonated with a surge of energy, causing a ripple through the air. The bald warrior, who had been prepared to strike, abruptly halted, releasing the tension in his muscles and retreating to his seat.

Wang Jun couldn't help but be impressed by Zhou Tianba's power. He had considered various ways to eliminate the bald leader with his sword, but Zhou Tianba's intervention had foiled his plans. Wang Jun thought to himself, "I almost forgot. Let's let him live a bit longer."

"Clap!" 

Zhou Tianba clapped his hands and laughed heartily. "Jun, your swordplay earlier was swift and accurate, a testament to your exceptional skill. I'm genuinely impressed!"

However, Wang Jun maintained his casual smile and responded, "You're too kind, esteemed leader. Resorting to violence against your followers at this point would be beneath me, and I wouldn't want to tarnish your reputation as a master."

As he mentioned 'subordinates,' he deliberately glanced at several other small bosses, asserting his confidence and disregard for their presence.

"Click!" Several chieftains clenched their teeth, their palms squeezing the armrests until they crumbled.

"Jun heads," Xi Zhou Tianba said with a wry smile, "Let's not beat around the bush. I have 31 disciples here. You killed three of them, so pay 3,112 taels, and you can take them away."

Wang Jun chuckled, unfazed by the demand. "I'll offer you two hundred. I'll take my disciples, and all grievances will vanish."

"Snap!" Zhou Tianba slammed his hand on the handrail, his eyes stern. "Wang Jun, I've shown you enough respect, but it seems you don't appreciate it."

His patience had limits, and he was now reaching a breaking point.

"Master!" The bald-headed warrior stood up, his anger evident. "Let our brother settle the score, and we can retrieve the payment from him!"

"Yes!" The other six chieftains also rose, their eyes filled with determination and fists clenched. Wang Jun's presence had always rubbed them the wrong way, and with the death of the ninth head, their thirst for revenge burned hotter than ever.

"Boy," Zhou Tianba's voice turned icy, "Since you seem clueless, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Swoosh!" With a wave of his hand, Zhou Tianba signaled for action.

"Punch!" The bald-headed warrior stepped forward again, but as he prepared to strike, Wang Jun calmly remarked, "This place is a bit cramped. Shouldn't we continue this outside?"

Zhou Tianba responded with a cold smile. "Agreed."

Outside the main hall, they moved to a muddy Yanwu field. Nearly two hundred ruthless killers surrounded them, their gazes fixed on Wang Jun with sinister intent.

For Wang Jun, standing amidst this hostile crowd felt like being a sheep surrounded by wolves. The head of the Solid Strike Sect had once been cornered by two eighth-level disciples in Azure Sun County, but now, facing hundreds of adversaries, the odds seemed much grimmer.

"Boy," the bald warrior stood in the field, removing his coat to reveal his bulging muscles, "I'll give you a bit more time."

"Is that so?" Wang Jun maintained his indifferent smile.

"This is absurd!"

"Sixth master, kill this guy and avenge the ninth master, along with the two brothers who died!"

"It's too easy to kill him! We should disable his hands and feet and hang them on a cottage pillar for a few months!"

"Exactly!" The Laoshan thieves roared in agreement. This was a method they were well-versed in, as evidenced by the many corpses strewn about.

Zhou Tianba sat on a high chair outside Yanwu Stadium and remarked casually, "Sixth, this kid is quite fast. Be cautious."

Sixth leader took a small step forward with their right foot, their toes sinking half an inch into the soil, and grinned eerily. "Big boss, I'll show him what real speed is."

"This stance..."

"Mr. Fei, are you planning to demonstrate the seven-step technique?"

"That's the mid-tier body style of Fanpin. They say that when mastered, it's like a fleeting shadow."

"Sixth rarely displays it; we're lucky to witness it today!"

As the Laoshan thieves marveled at the prospect of witnessing this technique, they couldn't help but sneer at Wang Jun, anticipating his impending downfall. They believed that once the master showcased his extraordinary speed, the young kid wouldn't stand a chance.

But suddenly, everyone's expressions turned perplexed.

The reason?

When they looked over, Wang Jun, the Solid Strike leader, was pressing his legs into the ground, then rising to stamp his feet and shake his head from side to side.

"What's he doing?"

"Is he having a seizure?"

"Hmm, in my opinion, he's just pretending to be foolish."

Unfamiliar with this warm-up exercise, the warriors of the Starfall continent misinterpreted his actions. However, for Wang Jun, this was a way to loosen his muscles and prepare for the impending battle.

Finally, the warm-up concluded.

Wang Jun maintained his half-smile, his left hand half-fisted, his right index finger raised. With a determined look, he muttered, "I may not be well-read, but don't underestimate me!"

"Quack."

The audience fell into an eerie silence. Many of the robbers exchanged bewildered glances, wondering if there was something seriously wrong with Wang Jun's state of mind.

"Oh, no!" The sixth master cursed in frustration. "It's not about reading less; it's sheer laziness!"

Wang Jun, unfazed by their taunts, continued to rub his toes in the mud, his eyes gleaming with cold determination. With a swift movement, he darted forward with a 'swoosh.'

One step, two steps, a pace reminiscent of a devil...

And then, an astonishing sight unfolded. With each step he took, the air seemed to twist and distort behind him.

This was the Seven Steps, a pinnacle martial arts technique. After completing seven steps, an afterglow would form, instantly boosting the practitioner's speed several times over.

Indeed, as Wang Jun took the eighth step, a ghostly figure surged forward, accelerating like lightning.

"So fast!"

Wang Jun's often smiling face underwent a rapid transformation. In that moment, he only saw a blur, unable to keep up with the speed of the bald-headed warrior.

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Hey there, awesome readers! I want to apologize for not posting sooner.I had too much work today, but I promise I'll make it up to you. Tomorrow, I will be posting four chapters for you to enjoy. Thank you so much for your understanding and unwavering support! 📚😊👏