Chapter 6

"He... he won?"

Xiao Fa was taken aback.

Although he hoped that Xiao Chen would win, the victory was far too easy.

The spectators below the stage felt the same way. Even if Xiao Chen was the winner, they had expected the fight to last for at least a few hundred exchanges.

Who knew the battle would end in the blink of an eye?

An instant kill! It was overwhelming.

From the stands, many of the prominent figures of Yunhai City couldn't remain seated. They stood up in shock, their eyes fixed on the lone figure on the stage.

The figure stood quietly, exuding an aura of sharpness and power, like a dormant predator ready to pounce.

"What level has Xiao Chen reached? How could he defeat Xiao Lei, who is at the First Level of the Spirit Incarnation Realm, so easily? Is he already at the Second Level?"

"No, Xiao Lei once defeated a Second-Level martial artist! It's impossible for a mere Second-Level martial artist to render him so helpless!"

"Xiao Chen must be at least at the Third Level of the Spirit Incarnation Realm!"

The speculation left everyone stunned, including the person who had voiced it. Even he found it hard to believe.

A 16-year-old at the Third Level of the Spirit Incarnation Realm!

Was that even human?

For most, reaching that level required decades of arduous cultivation. The stark contrast was a crushing blow to many martial artists in the crowd.

"How is this possible?!"

On the spectators' stand, Xiao Hai's expression changed dramatically. His body trembled with fear and disbelief.

His genius son, only twenty years old, had already reached the First Level of the Spirit Incarnation Realm and was highly regarded by elders of a third-class sect. His future had seemed limitless.

Yet now, that son had been thoroughly defeated.

"No!"

With a flash, Xiao Hai appeared on the stage.

"Xiao Lei!"

Xiao Hai caught Xiao Lei in his arms and roared, his eyes bloodshot with rage.

He had three sons, each more talented than the last. Yet, all had been ruined!

He would rather have died himself than see this day.

"Xiao Chen, you b*stard!"

"You're a beast!"

Xiao Hai's anguished screams echoed across the arena. Consumed by rage and despair, the only thought in his mind was to kill Xiao Chen and avenge his sons.

"You deserve to die! You deserve to die!"

Xiao Hai kept muttering, his voice trembling with madness.

"Sigh."

The spectators looked at Xiao Hai with pity. Once, he had a genius son who was the pride of the family. Now, that same son was reduced to nothing. Who could endure such a blow?

"Serves you right!"

Xiao Fa sneered, showing no sympathy. If Xiao Hai hadn't provoked him, none of this would have happened.

He had brought this upon himself.

Without hesitation, Xiao Fa flew to the stage, positioning himself protectively in front of Xiao Chen. Xiao Hai, now unhinged, would stop at nothing to kill Xiao Chen.

"Xiao Chen, you deserve to die!"

Xiao Hai's eyes were bloodshot as he glared at Xiao Chen. Then, he turned to Xiao Fa with hatred. "You deserve to die too. Both of you deserve to die!" His voice cracked with despair. "What do I have left? Nothing! I'll take both of you with me!"

"Hmph, do you think you can?"

Xiao Fa released his aura, his voice cold and imposing.

At the peak of the Eighth Level of the Spirit Incarnation Realm, he stood like an unshakable mountain.

"I can't?" Xiao Hai burst into manic laughter. His voice boomed across the arena. "If anyone here can kill Xiao Fa and Xiao Chen, I will grant you anything you desire!"

"Haha! Since that's the case, I'll grant your wish!"

Bam!

A loud laugh echoed from the spectators' stand. The crowd turned to the source, startled. A figure stepped onto the martial arts platform with calm, deliberate steps.

Xiao Fa's expression darkened as he recognized the man.

"Bai Yu!"

It was Bai Yu, the lord of Yunhai City!

The Bai family and the Xiao family were the two most powerful clans in Yunhai City.

"Are you planning to challenge the Xiao family? Tread carefully, or you may pay a price you can't afford!"

Xiao Fa's tone was icy, but his heart was heavy with unease.

He had underestimated Xiao Hai. To think he'd managed to involve the Bai family!

Bai Yu smiled faintly.

"Challenge you? No, I'm merely helping resolve your family's internal conflict. Besides, should I not take action when the Xiao family's status is at risk?"

As he spoke, a powerful aura erupted from Bai Yu, enveloping the arena in a suffocating pressure.

The spectators were in awe, their faces pale with fear.

For two centuries, the Bai and Xiao families had ruled over Yunhai City in peace. Now, it seemed that fragile balance was about to shatter.

"Yunhai City is about to change!"

An audience member whispered, trembling.

Boom!

While the crowd speculated, powerful figures began appearing behind Bai Yu, their combined aura dark and oppressive.

Xiao Fa's heart sank. These were the elites of the Bai family.

The Bai family had come fully prepared!

"Who dares act so arrogantly on Xiao family grounds?"

Within moments, the Xiao family's strong martial artists also emerged, their auras clashing with the Bai family's.

Xiao Hai stepped forward, his voice firm. "I propose that we establish a new Xiao family! Xiao Fa's favoritism and heartlessness have led to today's chaos. He is unfit to be the head of the Xiao family. I demand his removal!"

"I second Master Xiao Hai's proposal!"

A loud voice echoed from the crowd. "Xiao Fa allowed Xiao Chen to kill his own clan members. Such a person cannot lead us!"

"Xiao Fa, abdicate and kill Xiao Chen! If you don't, I won't fight for the Xiao family against the enemy!"

"That's right! Without Xiao Chen's death, there will be no peace!"

Xiao Fa stood frozen, his body trembling as though he had fallen into an icy abyss.

He laughed bitterly. "What should have been a proud day for my son has turned into this disaster."

The changes had happened far too quickly.

"Bai Yu, fight me!"

With a loud roar, Xiao Fa flew into the sky, his aura surging to its peak. His fighting spirit burned like a raging fire.

If this was his last day, he vowed to make the enemy pay a steep price!

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