Chapter 573: Your strength is too weak.

At the moment when Nan Gongqianliu’s momentum reached its peak, the two figures had already crossed paths…

Nan Gongqianliu originally thought that even if he couldn’t defeat Xiao Yufan, he could at least escape. But after witnessing Xiao Yufan’s terrifying speed, his heart sank.

As Nangong Qianliu’s aura reached its peak, the figures of the two men had already intertwined…

Originally, Nangong Qianliu thought that even if he couldn’t defeat Xiao Yufan, he could still escape. However, after witnessing Xiao Yufan’s terrifying speed, his heart sank!

“Do you think you have a chance to win against me?”

With a cold laugh, Xiao Yufan was naturally well aware of Nangong Qianliu’s strength. Although both were at the Condensed Force level, there was still a significant gap between them, a gap that ensured his invincibility.

“Only by trying will we know. If you want to leave me with an arm, you’ll have to see if you have the strength!”

Nangong Qianliu knew that more words were useless. Xiao Yufan was determined to make him pay and wouldn’t easily back down. Thinking this, a hint of madness flashed in his eyes.

Bang…

The first clash was almost instantaneous. Nangong Qianliu’s body was sent flying back, his face turning pale.

“My husband’s internal force seems quite peculiar!”

Huangpu Xian’er, seeing the scene on the field, her beautiful eyes sparkled with curiosity. Now she could be considered a half-step Condensed Power level expert, and it wasn’t too much to repel Nangong Qianliu in one strike. But Xiao Yufan could do it so effortlessly, proving the strength of his internal force.

“Impossible! I used my full strength, why couldn’t I even withstand one of your strikes?”

Nangong Qianliu was horrified, a cold sweat breaking out on his back. He had almost used all his strength, but the result was still unacceptable. This man’s aura wasn’t much stronger than his, but why was the clash so fierce…

“Because your strength is too weak!”

Feeling the fluctuations of the Dragon Control Technique within him, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a disdainful smile. His voice was so arrogant that it made many strongmen of the Dark Gate tremble. Only someone as formidable as the young master could treat a Condensed Force level expert with such contempt.

“I want to see just how strong you are!” Nangong Qianliu refused to believe that Xiao Yufan was so much stronger than him and moved again, channeling his internal force, all the power in his body surging to his palm.

Transforming his palm into a fist, he aimed a downward slash at Xiao Yufan’s chest, the most vulnerable part of the body. Nangong Qianliu could already envision Xiao Yufan severely injured…

“Idiot!”

A cold sneer came again. Before Nangong Qianliu could react, he felt a sharp pain in his right arm, the agony spreading, twisting his face.

“I’ll kill you!” The excruciating pain made Nangong Qianliu’s voice hoarse, his eyes turning blood-red. The icy killing intent was almost tangible, making those who had just stepped into the Condensed Qi level feel a chill…

“Kill me? Let’s see if you have the ability!”

Xiao Yufan’s internal force almost shattered Nangong Qianliu’s right arm. His face turned cold. This man had already harbored killing intent, and he naturally didn’t want to leave such a threat alive. Being able to cultivate such a talented expert, the forces behind him must be formidable. Letting him go might bring greater trouble.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he had to think about his woman. If his enemies targeted her, he wouldn’t be able to handle it…

“If you’re not as skilled, don’t push yourself. A real man knows when to bend and when to stand tall!”

For some reason, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a strange sensation because Nangong Qianliu’s aura was rapidly rising, finally stopping at the peak of Condensed Force level, with a faint tendency to break through to the Condensed Power level. At that moment, a figure appeared before him.

That person placed one hand on Nangong Qianliu’s head, the other hand moving suddenly. Xiao Yufan felt his internal force tremble, almost dissipating…

“This person’s strength is formidable, at least at the Postnatal level. Why are there so many strongmen suddenly appearing?”

Greatly alarmed, Xiao Yufan’s pupils contracted sharply. He could feel the aura of this middle-aged man, definitely not inferior to the Postnatal level. As he acted, the blood-red in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes slowly faded, his strength returning to the mid-level Condensed Force…

“Father!” Nangong Qianliu looked at the familiar face, his expression brightening. He hadn’t expected his father to appear suddenly. Otherwise, if he had used the secret technique to elevate his strength to the Condensed Power level, even if he killed Xiao Yufan, he would have become a complete cripple.

“Hmph, you still have the face to call me father? If you so easily become a cripple, what’s the use of me raising you!”

The middle-aged man looked at Nangong Qianliu with a sense of disappointment. His son had decent talent but wasn’t diligent in his cultivation. Otherwise, with his aptitude, he probably wouldn’t lag too far behind those monstrously strong figures.

“Father, I’m already a cripple now. My right arm is ruined, and my strength will likely never improve again!”

Nangong Qianliu bit his lip, blood seeping out. Thinking of his ruined right arm, a cold aura emanated from him…

“Who says your strength can’t improve just because your right arm is ruined? With determination, you can reach an even higher level!”

Though the middle-aged man was scolding, there was a hint of softness in his eyes. After all, this was his only son, which was why he had been secretly protecting him.

The two conversed as if no one else was around. Xiao Yufan frowned but didn’t act. He knew that even if he did, he wouldn’t gain any advantage against this middle-aged man. It seemed the Condensed Force level was still far from enough.

“The young master of the Dark Gate is indeed extraordinary, but your heart is too ruthless. Don’t think your strength is unmatched. There are always people beyond people, skies beyond skies. Many have extraordinary talent, but many also fall prematurely.”

After a long while, the middle-aged man turned to look at Xiao Yufan, his expression impassive. If Xiao Yufan had no background, he would have already been killed. But this man was the young master of the Heavenly Alliance. If he acted, he would incur the wrath of the entire alliance.

“Thanks for the reminder, but I don’t need it. Since I’ve done what I needed to do, you can take this trash away…”

Xiao Yufan’s eyes narrowed, his brow slightly raised, showing no intention of backing down. The only thing that displeased him was not killing this man. Letting the tiger return to the mountain would surely bring headaches in the future. He clearly noticed the middle-aged man’s wary gaze, indicating fear of the Heavenly Alliance…

“You’ll have to try to find out! If you want my arm, you’ll have to see if you’ve got the strength to take it!”

Nan Gongqianliu knew further words were useless. Xiao Yufan had already resolved to make him pay, and wouldn’t easily back down. A flash of madness flickered across his eyes.

Bang!

The first clash was over in an instant. Nan Gongqianliu had already been sent flying backward, his face paling.

“Husband’s inner energy seems quite unusual!”

As Nangong Qianliu’s aura reached its peak, the figures of the two men had already intertwined…

Originally, Nangong Qianliu thought that even if he couldn’t defeat Xiao Yufan, he could at least escape. However, after witnessing Xiao Yufan’s terrifying speed, his heart sank.

“Do you think you have a chance to win against me?”

With a cold laugh, Xiao Yufan was naturally well aware of Nangong Qianliu’s strength. Although both were at the Condensed Force level, there was still a significant gap between them, a gap that ensured his invincibility.

“Only by trying will we know. If you want to leave me with one arm, you’ll have to see if you have the strength for it!”

Nangong Qianliu knew that further words were useless. Xiao Yufan was determined to make him pay and wouldn’t easily back down. Thinking this, a hint of madness flashed in his eyes.

Bang…

The first round of collision was almost instantaneous. Nangong Qianliu’s body was sent flying back, his face turning pale.

“Your husband’s internal force seems quite peculiar!”

Huangpu Xian’er, seeing the scene on the field, had a glimmer of admiration in her beautiful eyes. Now she could be considered a half-step Condensed Power level expert, and knocking back Nangong Qianliu wasn’t too much, but Xiao Yufan could do it so effortlessly, proving the strength of his internal force.

“Impossible! I used my full strength, why couldn’t I even withstand one of your strikes?”

Nangong Qianliu was horrified, a cold sweat breaking out on his back. He had almost exhausted all his strength, yet the result was still unacceptable. This man’s aura wasn’t much stronger than his, but why was the impact so fierce during the fight…

“Because your strength is too weak!”

Feeling the fluctuations of the Dragon Control Technique within him, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a disdainful smile. His voice was so arrogant that it made many strongmen of the Dark Gate tremble. Only someone as formidable as the young master could treat a Condensed Force level expert with such disregard.

“I want to see just how strong you are!” Nangong Qianliu refused to believe that Xiao Yufan was so much stronger than him and moved again, channeling all his internal force into his palm.

Transforming his palm into a fist, he aimed a downward strike at Xiao Yufan’s chest, the most vulnerable part of the body. Nangong Qianliu could already envision Xiao Yufan severely injured…

“Idiot!”

A cold sneer came again. Before Nangong Qianliu could react, he felt a sharp pain in his right arm, the agony spreading and contorting his face.

“I’ll kill you!” The excruciating pain made Nangong Qianliu’s voice hoarse, his eyes turning blood-red. The icy killing intent was almost tangible, making those who had just stepped into the Condensed Qi level feel a chill…

“Kill me? Let’s see if you have the ability!”

Xiao Yufan’s internal force almost shattered Nangong Qianliu’s right arm. His expression turned cold. This man had already harbored killing intent, and he naturally didn’t want to leave such a threat alive. Being able to cultivate such a talented expert, the forces behind him must be formidable. Letting him go might bring greater trouble.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he had to think about his woman. If his enemies targeted her, he wouldn’t be able to handle it…

“If you’re not as skilled, don’t push yourself. A real man knows when to yield and when to stand firm!”

For some reason, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a strange sensation because Nangong Qianliu’s aura was rapidly rising, stopping at the peak of Condensed Force, with a faint tendency to break through to the Condensed Power level. At that moment, a figure appeared before him.

That person placed one hand on Nangong Qianliu’s head and moved the other hand slightly. Xiao Yufan felt his internal force tremble, almost dispersing…

“This person’s strength is formidable, at least at the Postnatal level. Why are there so many strongmen suddenly appearing?”

Greatly alarmed, Xiao Yufan’s pupils contracted. He could sense this middle-aged man’s aura, definitely not below the Postnatal level. As he acted, the blood-red in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes slowly faded, and his strength returned to the mid-level of Condensed Force…

“Father!” Nangong Qianliu looked at the familiar face, his expression brightening. He hadn’t expected his father to appear suddenly. Otherwise, if he had used a secret technique to elevate his strength to the Condensed Power level, even if he killed Xiao Yufan, he would have become a complete cripple.

“Hmph, you still have the face to call me father? If you so easily become a cripple, what use is it for me to raise you!”

The middle-aged man looked at Nangong Qianliu with a sense of disappointment. His son had decent talent but wasn’t diligent in cultivating. Otherwise, with his aptitude, he probably wouldn’t lag too far behind those monstrously strong individuals.

“Father, I’m already a cripple now. My right arm is ruined, and my strength will likely never improve again!”

Nangong Qianliu bit his lip, a hint of blood seeping out. Thinking of his ruined right arm, a cold aura emanated from him…

“Who says your strength can’t improve just because your right arm is ruined? With determination, you can reach an even higher level!”

Though the middle-aged man was scolding, there was a softness in his eyes. After all, this was his only son. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been secretly protecting him.

The two conversed as if no one else was around. Xiao Yufan frowned but didn’t act. He knew that even if he did, he wouldn’t gain any advantage against this middle-aged man. It seemed that the Condensed Force level was still far from enough.

“The young master of the Dark Gate is indeed extraordinary, but your heart is too ruthless. Don’t think your strength is unparalleled. There are always people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens. Many have extraordinary talent, but many also fall halfway.”

After a long while, the middle-aged man turned to look at Xiao Yufan, his expression impassive. If Xiao Yufan had no background, he would have already been killed by this man. But as the young master of the Heavenly Alliance, any action against him would incur the wrath of the entire alliance.

“Thank you for the reminder, but I don’t need it. Since I’ve done what I needed to do, you can take this trash away…”

Xiao Yufan’s eyes narrowed, his brow slightly raised, showing no intention of backing down. The only thing that displeased him was not killing this man. Letting the tiger return to the mountains meant future headaches. He also clearly noticed the middle-aged man’s wary expression, indicating fear of the Heavenly Alliance…

“It’s impossible! I used my full strength, so why couldn’t I even withstand a single blow from you?”

Nan Gongqianliu was stunned, a cold sweat breaking out on his back. He had poured all his strength into that attack, yet the result was difficult to accept. This man’s aura wasn’t significantly stronger than his own, yet in actual combat, the difference was overwhelming.

“Because your strength is simply too weak!”

As Nangong Qianliu’s aura reached its peak, the figures of the two men had already clashed…

Originally, Nangong Qianliu thought that even if he couldn’t defeat Xiao Yufan, he could still escape. However, after witnessing Xiao Yufan’s terrifying speed, his heart sank!

“Do you think you have a chance to win against me?”

With a cold laugh, Xiao Yufan was naturally well aware of Nangong Qianliu’s strength. Although both were at the same level of Condensed Force, there was still a significant gap between them, a gap that was enough to keep him undefeated.

“Only by trying will we know. If you want to leave me with one arm, you’ll have to see if you have the strength!”

Nangong Qianliu knew that talking was useless. Xiao Yufan was determined to make him pay and wouldn’t easily back down. Thinking of this, a hint of madness flashed in his eyes.

Bang…

The first round of collision was almost completed in an instant. Nangong Qianliu’s figure was sent flying back, his face turning pale.

“Your husband’s internal force seems quite peculiar!”

Huangpu Xian’er, seeing the scene on the field, had a glimmer of surprise in her beautiful eyes. Now she could be considered a half-step into the Condensed Power realm, and it wasn’t too much to knock Nangong Qianliu back with one strike. But Xiao Yufan could also do it so easily, which was enough to prove the strength of his internal force.

“Impossible! I used my full strength, why couldn’t I even withstand one of your strikes!”

Nangong Qianliu was somewhat horrified, a cold sweat breaking out on his back. He had almost used all his strength, but the result was still something he couldn’t accept. This man’s aura wasn’t much stronger than his, but why was the clash so fierce…

“Because your strength is too weak!”

Feeling the fluctuations of the Dragon Control Technique within him, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a disdainful smile. His voice was so arrogant that it made many of the strong men from the Dark Gate tremble. Only someone as formidable as the young master could treat a Condensed Force expert as nothing.

“I want to see just how strong you are!” Nangong Qianliu didn’t believe that Xiao Yufan was so much stronger than him and moved again, gathering all the strength in his body to his palm.

Transforming his palm into a fist, he aimed a downward strike at Xiao Yufan’s chest, the most vulnerable part of the body. Nangong Qianliu could already see Xiao Yufan severely injured…

“Idiot!”

A cold sneer came again. Before Nangong Qianliu could react, he felt a sharp pain in his right arm, and the pain spread, making his face twist in agony.

“I will kill you!” The excruciating pain made Nangong Qianliu’s voice hoarse. His eyes turned blood-red, and the cold killing intent was so palpable that it made those who had just stepped into the Condensed Qi realm feel a chill…

“Kill me? Let’s see if you have the ability!”

Xiao Yufan’s internal force almost shattered Nangong Qianliu’s right arm. His face turned cold. This man had already harbored killing intent, and he naturally didn’t want to leave such a threat alive. Being able to cultivate such a talented expert, the forces behind him must be formidable. Letting him go might bring even greater trouble.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he had to think about his woman. If his enemies targeted her, he wouldn’t be able to handle it…

“If you’re not as skilled, don’t push yourself. A real man knows when to bend and when to stand tall!”

For some reason, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a strange sensation because Nangong Qianliu’s aura was rapidly rising, finally stopping at the peak of Condensed Force, with a faint tendency to break through to the Condensed Power realm. At that moment, a figure appeared before him.

That person placed one hand on Nangong Qianliu’s head and moved the other hand slightly. Xiao Yufan only felt a tremor in his internal force, almost as if it was about to dissipate…

“This person’s strength is formidable, at least at the Postnatal realm. Why are there so many strong men suddenly appearing!”

Xiao Yufan was greatly alarmed, his pupils contracting sharply. He could feel the aura of this middle-aged man, which was definitely not below the Postnatal realm. As he made his move, the blood-red in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes slowly faded, and his strength returned to the mid-level of Condensed Force…

“Father!” Nangong Qianliu looked at the familiar face, his expression brightening. He hadn’t expected his father to appear suddenly. Otherwise, if he had used a secret technique to elevate his strength to the Condensed Power realm, even if he killed Xiao Yufan, he would have become a complete cripple.

“Hmph, you still have the face to call me father? If you so easily become a cripple, what use is it for me to raise you!”

The middle-aged man looked at Nangong Qianliu with a sense of disappointment. His son had decent talent but wasn’t dedicated to the path of cultivation. Otherwise, with his aptitude, he probably wouldn’t have fallen too far behind those monstrously strong individuals.

“Father, I’m already a cripple now. My right arm is ruined, and my strength will likely never improve again!”

Nangong Qianliu bit his lip, a trace of blood seeping out. Thinking of his ruined right arm, a cold aura emanated from his body…

“Who says your strength can’t improve just because your right arm is ruined? With determination, you can still reach a higher level!”

Although the middle-aged man was scolding, there was a hint of softness in his eyes. After all, this was his only son, which was why he had been secretly protecting him.

The two conversed as if no one else was around. Xiao Yufan frowned but didn’t make a move because he knew that even if he did, he wouldn’t gain any advantage against this middle-aged man. It seemed that the strength of the Condensed Force realm was still lacking.

“The young master of the Dark Gate is indeed extraordinary, but your heart is too ruthless. Don’t think your strength is unmatched. There are always people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens. Many have extraordinary talent, but many also fall halfway.”

After a long while, the middle-aged man turned around and glanced at Xiao Yufan, speaking expressionlessly. If Xiao Yufan had no background, he would have already been killed by this man. But since he was the young master of the Heavenly Alliance, any move against him would incur the wrath of the entire alliance.

“Thanks for the reminder, but I don’t need it. Since I’ve done what I needed to do, you can take this trash away…”

Xiao Yufan’s eyes narrowed, his brows slightly raised, showing no intention of backing down. The only thing that annoyed him was that he hadn’t killed this man. Letting the tiger return to the mountain meant future headaches. He also clearly noticed the caution in the middle-aged man’s eyes, indicating that he was already wary of the Heavenly Alliance…

“I want to see just how strong you really are!” Nan Gongqianliu refused to believe Xiao Yufan was that far ahead. Once again, he surged forward, channeling his inner energy as the power in his entire body rushed into his palms.

His palm transformed into a fist, and with a downward chopping motion, he aimed straight for Xiao Yufan’s chest—the most vulnerable spot on the body. Nan Gongqianliu could already envision Xiao Yufan lying there, grievously wounded…

“Fool!”

Another cold taunt rang out. Before Nan Gongqianliu could react, a sharp pain shot through his right arm, spreading outward until his face twisted in agony.

As Nangong Qianliu’s aura reached its peak, the figures of the two individuals had already intertwined…

Originally, Nangong Qianliu thought that even if he couldn’t defeat Xiao Yufan, he could at least escape. However, after witnessing Xiao Yufan’s terrifying speed, his heart sank.

“Do you think you have a chance to win against me?”

With a cold laugh, Xiao Yufan was naturally well aware of Nangong Qianliu’s strength. Although both were at the same level of condensed energy, there was still a significant gap between them—a gap that ensured his invincibility.

“Only by trying will we know. If you want to leave me with an arm, you’ll have to see if you have the strength!”

Nangong Qianliu knew that further words were futile. Xiao Yufan was determined to make him pay and wouldn’t easily back down. At this thought, a trace of madness flashed in his eyes.

Bang…

The first clash was almost instantaneous. Nangong Qianliu’s body was sent flying back, his face now pale.

“Your husband’s internal energy seems quite peculiar!”

Huangpu Xian’er, watching the scene, had a glimmer of surprise in her beautiful eyes. Now a half-step into the condensed power realm, she could easily repel Nangong Qianliu with a single strike, but Xiao Yufan’s ability to do so with such ease proved the strength of his internal energy.

“Impossible! I used my full strength, yet I couldn’t even withstand a single strike from you!”

Nangong Qianliu was horrified, a cold sweat breaking out on his back. He had given it his all, yet the result was something he couldn’t accept. This man’s aura wasn’t much stronger than his, so why was the impact so devastating?

“Because your strength is too weak!”

Feeling the fluctuations of the Dragon Control Technique within him, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a disdainful smile. His voice, filled with arrogance, sent a shiver through the many strong figures of the Dark Sect. Only someone as formidable as the young master could treat a condensed energy expert with such disregard.

“I’ll see just how strong you are!” Nangong Qianliu refused to believe that Xiao Yufan was so much stronger than him and moved again, channeling his internal energy, all the power in his body surging to his palm.

Transforming his palm into a fist, he aimed a downward strike at Xiao Yufan’s chest, the most vulnerable part of the body. Nangong Qianliu could already envision Xiao Yufan severely injured…

“Idiot!”

A cold sneer echoed again. Before Nangong Qianliu could react, he felt a sharp pain in his right arm, the agony spreading, twisting his face in pain.

“I’ll kill you!” The excruciating pain made Nangong Qianliu’s voice hoarse, his eyes now bloodshot. The icy killing intent was palpable, sending chills down the spines of those who had just stepped into the condensed energy realm…

“Kill me? Let’s see if you have the ability!”

Xiao Yufan’s internal energy had almost shattered Nangong Qianliu’s right arm. His expression turned cold. This man had already harbored killing intent, and Xiao Yufan didn’t want to leave such a threat alive. Someone who could nurture such a talented expert must have a formidable backing. Letting him go could bring greater trouble.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he had to think of his woman. If his enemies targeted her, he wouldn’t be able to protect her…

“If you’re not as skilled, don’t push yourself. A true man knows when to bend and when to stand firm!”

For some reason, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt an odd sensation. Nangong Qianliu’s aura was rapidly rising, stopping at the peak of condensed energy, with a faint tendency to break into the condensed power realm. At that moment, a figure appeared before him.

The man placed one hand on Nangong Qianliu’s head, the other moving swiftly. Xiao Yufan felt his internal energy tremble, almost dissipating…

“This man is incredibly strong, at least at the post-natal realm. Why are there so many strong figures suddenly appearing?”

Horrified, Xiao Yufan’s pupils contracted. He could sense the middle-aged man’s aura, definitely not weaker than the post-natal realm. As the man acted, the blood-red in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes slowly faded, his strength returning to the mid-level of condensed energy…

“Father!” Nangong Qianliu looked at the familiar face, his expression brightening. He hadn’t expected his father to appear suddenly. Otherwise, if he had used a secret technique to boost his strength to the condensed power realm, even if he killed Xiao Yufan, he would have become a complete cripple.

“Hmph, you dare call me father? If you so easily become a cripple, what use is raising you?”

The middle-aged man looked at Nangong Qianliu with a mix of disappointment and frustration. His son had decent talent but wasn’t dedicated to the path of cultivation. Otherwise, with his potential, he wouldn’t have fallen so far behind those monstrously strong figures.

“Father, I’m already a cripple. My right arm is ruined. It will be hard for my strength to improve further.”

Nangong Qianliu bit his lip, a trace of blood seeping out. Thinking of his ruined right arm, a cold aura emanated from him…

“Who says your strength can’t improve just because your right arm is ruined? With determination, you can reach even greater heights!”

Though the middle-aged man was scolding, there was a softness in his eyes. After all, this was his only son. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been secretly protecting him.

The two conversed as if no one else was around. Xiao Yufan frowned but didn’t act. He knew that even if he did, he wouldn’t gain any advantage against this middle-aged man. It seemed the strength of the condensed energy realm was still lacking.

“The young master of the Dark Sect is indeed extraordinary, but your heart is too ruthless. Don’t think your strength is unmatched. There are always others stronger, and many with exceptional talent have fallen prematurely.”

After a long while, the middle-aged man turned to Xiao Yufan, speaking expressionlessly. If Xiao Yufan had no background, he would have already been killed. But as the young master of the Heavenly Alliance, any action against him would incur the wrath of the entire alliance.

“Thanks for the reminder, but I don’t need it. Since I’ve done what I needed to, you can take this waste with you…”

Xiao Yufan’s eyes narrowed, his brow slightly raised, showing no intention of backing down. The only thing that displeased him was not killing this man. Letting the tiger return to the mountains meant future headaches. He also noticed the middle-aged man’s wary gaze, indicating his fear of the Heavenly Alliance…

“Try killing me if you can!”

Xiao Yufan’s inner energy had nearly shattered Nan Gongqianliu’s right arm. His expression darkened. This man had already developed murderous intent, and Xiao Yufan had no intention of leaving behind such a threat. Whoever had cultivated such a gifted expert must be formidable. If he let Nan Gongqianliu escape, it might bring even greater trouble upon him.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he had to consider his woman. If his enemies ever targeted them, he wouldn’t be able to protect them all…

“If you lack skill, don’t act tough. A real man knows when to bend and when to stand firm!”

As Nangong Qianliu’s aura reached its peak, the figures of the two had already intertwined…

Originally, Nangong Qianliu thought that even if he couldn’t defeat Xiao Yufan, he could at least escape. But after witnessing Xiao Yufan’s terrifying speed, his heart sank!

“Do you think you have a chance to win against me?”

With a cold laugh, Xiao Yufan was naturally well aware of Nangong Qianliu’s strength. Although both were at the Condensed Force level, there was still a significant gap between them, a gap that ensured her invincibility.

“Only by trying will we know. If you want to leave me with an arm, you’ll have to see if you have the strength for it!”

Nangong Qianliu knew that more words were useless. Xiao Yufan was determined to make him pay and wouldn’t easily back down. Thinking this, a hint of madness flashed in his eyes.

Bang…

The first round of collision was almost completed in an instant. Nangong Qianliu’s figure was sent flying back, his face turning pale.

“Your husband’s internal force seems quite peculiar!”

Huangpu Xian’er, seeing the scene on the field, had a glimmer of surprise in her beautiful eyes. Now she could be considered a half-step Condensed Power level expert, and it wasn’t excessive to knock back Nangong Qianliu with one strike. But Xiao Yufan could also do it so effortlessly, proving the strength of his internal force.

“Impossible! I used my full strength, why couldn’t I even withstand one of your strikes?”

Nangong Qianliu was somewhat horrified, a cold sweat breaking out on his back. He had almost exerted all his strength, but the result was still unacceptable. This man’s aura wasn’t much stronger than his, but why was the clash so fierce…

“Because your strength is too weak!”

Feeling the fluctuations of the Dragon Control Technique within him, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a disdainful smile. His voice was so arrogant that it made many strong figures of the Dark Gate tremble. Because your strength is too weak—probably only someone as formidable as the young master could treat a Condensed Force level expert as nothing.

“I want to see just how strong you are!” Nangong Qianliu didn’t believe that Xiao Yufan was so much stronger than him and moved again, channeling his internal force, all the power in his body surging to his palm.

Transforming his palm into a fist, his downward slash posture quietly aimed at Xiao Yufan’s chest, the most vulnerable part of the body. Nangong Qianliu had already envisioned Xiao Yufan severely injured…

“Idiot!”

A cold sneer came again. Before Nangong Qianliu could react, he felt a sharp pain in his right arm, the pain spreading and twisting his face.

“I will kill you!” The heart-wrenching pain made Nangong Qianliu’s voice extremely hoarse. His eyes were bloodshot, and the icy killing intent was almost tangible, making those who had just stepped into the Condensed Qi level feel a chill all over…

“Kill me? Let’s see if you have the ability!”

The internal force almost shattered Nangong Qianliu’s right arm. Xiao Yufan’s face turned cold. This man had already harbored killing intent, and he naturally didn’t want to leave such a threat. Being able to cultivate such a talented strong figure, the force behind him must be formidable. Letting him go might bring greater trouble.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he had to think about his woman. If his enemies targeted her, he wouldn’t be able to handle it…

“If you’re not as skilled, don’t push yourself. A real man knows when to bend and when to stand tall!”

Somehow, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a very strange sensation because Nangong Qianliu’s aura was rising steadily, finally stopping at the peak of Condensed Force, with a faint tendency to break through to the Condensed Power level. At that moment, a figure appeared before him.

That person placed one hand on Nangong Qianliu’s head, and the other hand moved suddenly. Xiao Yufan only felt a tremor in his internal force, almost feeling it dissipate…

“This person’s strength is formidable, at least at the Postnatal level. Why are there suddenly so many strong figures?”

Greatly alarmed, Xiao Yufan’s pupils contracted sharply. He could feel the aura of this middle-aged man, definitely not inferior to the Postnatal level. As he made his move, the blood-red in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes slowly faded, and his strength returned to the mid-level of Condensed Force…

“Father!” Nangong Qianliu looked at the familiar face, his expression immediately brightening. He hadn’t expected his father to appear suddenly. Otherwise, if he had used the secret technique to elevate his strength to the Condensed Power level, even if he killed Xiao Yufan, he would have become a complete cripple.

“Hmph, you still have the face to call me father? If you so easily become a cripple, what use is there in raising you!”

The middle-aged man looked at Nangong Qianliu with a sense of frustration. His son had decent talent but wasn’t dedicated to the path of cultivation. Otherwise, with his aptitude, he probably wouldn’t lag too far behind those monstrously strong figures.

“Father, I’m a cripple now. My right arm is ruined, and it will be hard for my strength to improve in the future!”

Nangong Qianliu bit his lip, a hint of red seeping out. Thinking of his ruined right arm, a cold aura emanated from him…

“Who says your strength can’t improve just because your right arm is ruined? With determination, your strength can reach an even higher level!”

Although the middle-aged man was scolding, there was a softness in his eyes. After all, this was his only son, otherwise he wouldn’t have hidden by his side to protect him.

The two conversed slowly, as if no one else was around. Xiao Yufan frowned but didn’t make a move, knowing that even if he did, he wouldn’t gain any advantage against this middle-aged man. It seemed that the strength of the Condensed Force level was still lacking.

“The young master of the Dark Gate is indeed extraordinary, but your heart is too ruthless. Don’t think your strength is unmatched. There are always people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens. Many are naturally talented, but many also fall halfway.”

After a long while, the middle-aged man turned around, glanced at Xiao Yufan, and spoke expressionlessly. If Xiao Yufan had no background, he would have already been eliminated. But as the young master of the Heavenly Alliance, any move against him would incur the wrath of the entire alliance.

“Thank you for the reminder, but I don’t need it. Since I’ve done what I had to, you can take this waste with you…”

Xiao Yufan narrowed his eyes, his brows slightly raised, showing no intention of backing down. The only thing that displeased him was not killing this person. Letting the tiger return to the mountain meant future headaches. He clearly noticed the middle-aged man’s wary gaze, indicating his fear of the Heavenly Alliance…

One hand was placed atop Nan Gongqianliu’s head, while the other moved swiftly. Xiao Yufan felt his inner energy tremble violently, almost dispersing entirely.

As Nangong Qianliu’s aura reached its peak, the figures of the two had already intertwined…

Originally, Nangong Qianliu thought that even if he couldn’t defeat Xiao Yufan, he could at least escape. However, after witnessing Xiao Yufan’s terrifying speed, his heart sank.

“Do you think you have a chance to win against me?”

With a cold laugh, Xiao Yufan was naturally well aware of Nangong Qianliu’s strength. Although both were at the Condensing Force level, there was still a significant gap between them, a gap that ensured his invincibility.

“Only by trying will we know. If you want to leave me with an arm, you’ll have to see if you have the strength for it!”

Nangong Qianliu knew that words were futile. Xiao Yufan was determined to make him pay and wouldn’t easily back down. At this thought, a hint of madness flashed in his eyes.

Bang…

The first clash was almost instantaneous, and Nangong Qianliu’s figure was sent flying back, his face turning pale.

“Your husband’s internal force seems quite peculiar!”

Huangpu Xian’er, watching the scene, her beautiful eyes sparkled with intrigue. Now she could be considered a half-step into the Condensing Power level, and knocking back Nangong Qianliu wasn’t too much, but Xiao Yufan could do it so effortlessly, proving the strength of his internal force.

“Impossible! I used my full strength, why couldn’t I even withstand one of your strikes?”

Nangong Qianliu was horrified, a cold sweat breaking out on his back. He had almost used all his strength, yet the result was still unacceptable. This man’s aura wasn’t much stronger than his, but why was the impact so fierce when they clashed…

“Because your strength is too weak!”

Feeling the fluctuations of the Dragon Control Technique within him, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a disdainful smile. His voice was so arrogant that it made many of the strongmen from the Dark Gate tremble. Only someone as formidable as the Young Master could treat a Condensing Force level expert as nothing.

“I want to see just how strong you are!” Nangong Qianliu refused to believe that Xiao Yufan was so much stronger than him and moved again, channeling his internal force, all the power in his body surging to his palm.

Transforming his palm into a fist, he aimed a downward strike at Xiao Yufan’s chest, the most vulnerable part of the body. Nangong Qianliu could already envision Xiao Yufan severely injured…

“Idiot!”

A cold sneer came again, and before Nangong Qianliu could react, he felt a sharp pain in his right arm, the agony spreading, twisting his face in pain.

“I will kill you!” The excruciating pain made Nangong Qianliu’s voice hoarse, his eyes turning blood-red. The icy killing intent was almost tangible, making those who had just stepped into the Condensing Qi level feel a chill run down their spines…

“Kill me? Let’s see if you have the ability!”

Xiao Yufan’s internal force had almost shattered Nangong Qianliu’s right arm. His face turned cold. This man had already harbored killing intent, and he naturally didn’t want to leave such a threat alive. Being able to cultivate such a prodigious talent, the forces behind him must be formidable. Letting him go might bring greater trouble.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he had to think about his woman. If his enemies targeted her, he wouldn’t be able to handle it…

“If you’re not as skilled, don’t push yourself. A real man knows when to bend and when to stand tall!”

For some reason, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a strange sensation because Nangong Qianliu’s aura was rapidly rising, finally stopping at the peak of the Condensing Force level, with a faint tendency to break through to the Condensing Power level. At that moment, a figure appeared before him.

That person placed one hand on Nangong Qianliu’s head, and with the other hand, he made a sudden movement. Xiao Yufan felt his internal force tremble, almost dispersing…

“This person’s strength is formidable, at least at the Postnatal level. Why are there suddenly so many strongmen?”

Greatly alarmed, Xiao Yufan’s pupils contracted sharply. He could sense the aura of this middle-aged man, definitely not below the Postnatal level. As he made his move, the blood-red in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes slowly faded, and his strength returned to the mid-level of the Condensing Force…

“Father!” Nangong Qianliu looked at the familiar face, his expression brightening. He hadn’t expected his father to appear suddenly. Otherwise, if he had used the secret technique to boost his strength to the Condensing Power level, even if he killed Xiao Yufan, he would have become a complete cripple.

“Hmph, you still have the face to call me father? If you so easily become a cripple, what use is there in raising you!”

The middle-aged man looked at Nangong Qianliu with a sense of disappointment. His son had decent talent but wasn’t diligent enough in his cultivation. Otherwise, with his aptitude, he probably wouldn’t lag too far behind those monstrously strong figures.

“Father, I’m already a cripple now. My right arm is ruined, and it’s unlikely my strength will improve much in the future!”

Nangong Qianliu bit his lip, a hint of crimson seeping out. Thinking of his ruined right arm, a cold aura emanated from him…

“Who says your strength can’t improve just because your right arm is ruined? With determination, you can reach an even higher level!”

Though the middle-aged man was scolding, there was a softness in his eyes. After all, this was his only son, which was why he had been secretly protecting him.

The two conversed as if no one else was around. Xiao Yufan frowned but didn’t make a move. He knew that even if he did, he wouldn’t gain any advantage against this middle-aged man. It seemed that the Condensing Force level was still far from enough.

“The Young Master of the Dark Gate is indeed extraordinary, but your heart is too ruthless. Don’t think your strength is unparalleled. There are always people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens. Many prodigies exist, but many also fall prematurely.”

After a long while, the middle-aged man turned to look at Xiao Yufan, his expression impassive. If Xiao Yufan had no background, he would have already been eliminated. But this person was the Young Master of the Heavenly Alliance, and acting against him would surely incur the wrath of the entire alliance.

“Thank you for the reminder, but I don’t need it. Since I’ve done what I needed to do, you can take this trash away…”

Xiao Yufan’s eyes narrowed, his brow slightly raised, showing no intention of backing down. The only thing that displeased him was not being able to kill this man. Letting the tiger return to the mountains meant future headaches. Moreover, he clearly noticed the wariness in the middle-aged man’s eyes, indicating his fear of the Heavenly Alliance…

As Nangong Qianliu’s aura surged to its peak, the figures of the two men had already intertwined…

Originally, Nangong Qianliu thought that even if he couldn’t defeat Xiao Yufan, he could still escape. However, after witnessing Xiao Yufan’s terrifying speed, his heart sank.

“Do you think you have a chance to win against me?” Xiao Yufan sneered, fully aware of Nangong Qianliu’s strength. Although both were at the Condensed Force level, there was still a significant gap between them—a gap that ensured his invincibility.

“Only by trying will we know. If you want to leave me with one arm, you’ll have to see if you have the strength for it!” Knowing that words were futile, Nangong Qianliu realized that Xiao Yufan was determined to make him pay and wouldn’t easily back down. A hint of madness flashed in his eyes.

Bang…

The first clash was completed almost instantly. Nangong Qianliu’s body was sent flying backward, his face turning pale.

“My husband’s internal force seems quite peculiar!” Huangpu Xian’er, witnessing the scene, had a glimmer of admiration in her eyes. Now a half-step Condensed Power expert, she could easily repel Nangong Qianliu with a single strike, but Xiao Yufan’s ability to do so with such ease proved the strength of his internal force.

“Impossible! I used my full strength, yet I couldn’t even withstand a single strike from you!” Nangong Qianliu was horrified, a cold sweat breaking out on his back. He had given it his all, but the result was still unacceptable. This man’s aura wasn’t much stronger than his, yet why was the impact so devastating during their clash?

“Because your strength is too weak!” Feeling the fluctuations of the Dragon Control Technique within him, Xiao Yufan curled his lips into a disdainful smile. His voice, filled with arrogance, sent a shiver through the many experts of the Dark Sect. Only someone as formidable as the Young Master could treat a Condensed Force expert with such contempt.

“I’ll see just how strong you are!” Unwilling to believe that Xiao Yufan was so much stronger, Nangong Qianliu moved again, channeling his internal force and concentrating all his power into his palm.

Transforming his palm into a fist, he aimed a downward strike at Xiao Yufan’s chest, the most vulnerable part of the body. Nangong Qianliu could already envision Xiao Yufan severely injured…

“Idiot!” A cold sneer echoed again. Before Nangong Qianliu could react, he felt a searing pain in his right arm, the agony spreading and contorting his face.

“I’ll kill you!” The excruciating pain made Nangong Qianliu’s voice hoarse. His eyes turned blood-red, and a chilling killing intent emanated from him, freezing the hearts of those who had just stepped into the Condensed Qi realm.

“Kill me? Let’s see if you have the ability!” Xiao Yufan’s internal force had nearly shattered Nangong Qianliu’s right arm. His expression turned cold. This man had already harbored killing intent, and Xiao Yufan didn’t want to leave such a threat alive. Someone who could nurture such a prodigious talent must have a formidable backing. Letting him go could bring even greater trouble.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he had to consider his woman. If his enemies targeted her, he wouldn’t be able to protect her…

“If you’re outmatched, don’t push yourself. A true man knows when to yield and when to stand firm!” For some reason, Xiao Yufan felt a strange sensation as Nangong Qianliu’s aura began to surge, reaching the peak of Condensed Force and even hinting at a breakthrough to Condensed Power. At that moment, a figure appeared before him.

The man placed one hand on Nangong Qianliu’s head and moved the other abruptly. Xiao Yufan felt his internal force tremble, almost dissipating…

“This man is incredibly strong, at least at the Postnatal level. Why are there so many powerful figures suddenly appearing?” Shocked, Xiao Yufan’s pupils contracted. He could sense the middle-aged man’s aura, which was undoubtedly at the Postnatal level. As the man acted, the blood-red in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes faded, and his strength returned to the mid-level of Condensed Force.

“Father!” Nangong Qianliu looked at the familiar face, his expression brightening. He hadn’t expected his father to appear so suddenly. Otherwise, if he had used a secret technique to boost his strength to Condensed Power, even if he killed Xiao Yufan, he would have become a cripple.

“Hmph, you dare call me father? If you so easily become a cripple, what use is there in raising you?” The middle-aged man looked at Nangong Qianliu with a mix of disappointment and frustration. His son had talent but lacked dedication to cultivation. Otherwise, with his potential, he wouldn’t have fallen so far behind those monstrous geniuses.

“Father, I’m already a cripple. My right arm is ruined, and my strength will likely never improve again!” Nangong Qianliu bit his lip until it bled, a cold aura emanating from him as he thought of his ruined right arm.

“Who says your strength can’t improve just because your right arm is ruined? With determination, you can reach even greater heights!” Though the middle-aged man scolded, there was a softness in his eyes. After all, this was his only son, which was why he had been secretly protecting him.

The two conversed as if no one else was around. Xiao Yufan frowned but didn’t act. He knew that even if he did, he wouldn’t gain any advantage against this middle-aged man. It seemed that the strength of the Condensed Force level still fell short.

“The Young Master of the Dark Sect is indeed extraordinary, but your heart is too ruthless. Don’t think your strength is unmatched. There are always others stronger, and many prodigies have fallen before reaching their peak.” After a long pause, the middle-aged man turned to Xiao Yufan, speaking expressionlessly. If Xiao Yufan had no background, he would have already been eliminated. But as the Young Master of the Heavenly Alliance, any action against him would incur the wrath of the entire alliance.

“Thanks for the reminder, but I don’t need it. Since I’ve done what I needed to do, you can take this trash with you…” Xiao Yufan narrowed his eyes, his brow slightly raised, showing no intention of backing down. The only thing that irked him was that he hadn’t killed this man. Letting a tiger return to the mountains would surely bring headaches in the future. He also noticed the middle-aged man’s wary expression, indicating fear of the Heavenly Alliance…

As Nangong Qianliu’s aura reached its peak, the figures of the two men had already intertwined…

Originally, Nangong Qianliu thought that even if he couldn’t defeat Xiao Yufan, he could still escape. However, after witnessing Xiao Yufan’s terrifying speed, his heart sank.

“Do you think you have a chance to win against me?”

With a cold laugh, Xiao Yufan was naturally well aware of Nangong Qianliu’s strength. Although both were at the same level of condensed energy, there was still a significant gap between them, a gap that ensured his invincibility.

“Only by trying will we know. If you want to leave me with one arm, you’ll have to see if you have the strength!”

Nangong Qianliu knew that more words were useless. Xiao Yufan was determined to make him pay and wouldn’t easily back down. At this thought, a trace of madness flashed in his eyes.

Bang…

The first round of collision was almost completed in an instant. Nangong Qianliu’s figure was sent flying back, his face turning pale.

“Your husband’s internal energy seems quite peculiar!”

Huangpu Xian’er, seeing the scene on the field, had a glimmer of admiration in her beautiful eyes. Now she could be considered a half-step into the condensed power realm, and it wasn’t excessive for her to repel Nangong Qianliu in one strike. But Xiao Yufan could also do it so effortlessly, proving the strength of his internal energy.

“Impossible! I used my full strength, why couldn’t I even withstand one of your strikes?”

Nangong Qianliu was horrified, a cold sweat breaking out on his back. He had almost used all his strength, yet the result was still unacceptable. This man’s aura wasn’t much stronger than his, but why was the clash so fierce…

“Because your strength is too weak!”

Feeling the fluctuations of the Dragon Control Technique within him, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a disdainful smile. His voice was so arrogant that it made many strong figures in the shadows tremble. Only someone as formidable as the young master could treat a condensed energy realm expert as nothing.

“I want to see just how strong you are!” Nangong Qianliu didn’t believe that Xiao Yufan was so much stronger than him and moved again, channeling his internal energy, all the power in his body surging to his palm.

Transforming his palm into a fist, he silently aimed a downward strike at Xiao Yufan’s chest, the most vulnerable part of the body. Nangong Qianliu could already envision Xiao Yufan severely injured…

“Idiot!”

A cold sneer came again. Before Nangong Qianliu could react, he felt a sharp pain in his right arm, the pain spreading and distorting his face.

“I’ll kill you!” The excruciating pain made Nangong Qianliu’s voice hoarse, his eyes turning blood-red. The icy killing intent was almost tangible, making those who had just stepped into the condensed energy realm feel a chill…

“Kill me? Let’s see if you have the ability!”

Xiao Yufan’s internal energy almost shattered Nangong Qianliu’s right arm. His face turned cold; this man had already harbored killing intent, and he naturally didn’t want to leave such a threat. Being able to cultivate such a talented powerhouse, the force behind him must be formidable. Letting him go might bring greater trouble.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he had to think about his woman. If his enemies targeted her, he wouldn’t be able to handle it…

“If you’re not as skilled, don’t push yourself. A real man knows when to bend and when to stand tall!”

Somehow, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a strange sensation because Nangong Qianliu’s aura was rising steadily, finally stopping at the peak of the condensed energy realm, with a faint tendency to break into the condensed power realm. At that moment, a figure appeared before him.

That person placed one hand on Nangong Qianliu’s head, and the other hand moved suddenly. Xiao Yufan only felt a tremor in his internal energy, almost as if it was about to dissipate…

“This person’s strength is formidable, at least at the post-natal realm. Why are there so many strong figures suddenly appearing!”

Xiao Yufan was greatly alarmed, his pupils contracting sharply. He could feel the aura of this middle-aged man, definitely not inferior to the post-natal realm. As he made his move, the blood-red in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes slowly faded, and his strength returned to the mid-level of the condensed energy realm…

“Father!” Nangong Qianliu looked at the familiar face, his expression brightening. He hadn’t expected his father to appear suddenly. Otherwise, if he had used a secret technique to elevate his strength to the condensed power realm, even if he killed Xiao Yufan, he would have become a complete cripple.

“Hmph, you still have the face to call me father? If you so easily become a cripple, what’s the use of me raising you!”

The middle-aged man looked at Nangong Qianliu with a sense of disappointment. His son’s talent was decent, but he wasn’t diligent in his cultivation. Otherwise, with his aptitude, he probably wouldn’t lag too far behind those monstrously strong figures.

“Father, I’m already a cripple now. My right arm is ruined, and it’s unlikely my strength will improve in the future!”

Nangong Qianliu bit his lip, a trace of blood seeping out. Thinking about his ruined right arm, a cold aura emanated from him…

“Who says your strength can’t improve just because your right arm is ruined? With determination, you can definitely reach a higher level!”

Although the middle-aged man was scolding, there was a hint of softness in his eyes. After all, this was his only son, otherwise he wouldn’t have secretly protected him.

The two conversed as if no one else was around. Xiao Yufan frowned but didn’t make a move because he knew that even if he did, he wouldn’t gain any advantage against this middle-aged man. It seemed that the strength of the condensed energy realm was still far from enough.

“The young master of the Shadow Sect is indeed extraordinary, but your heart is too ruthless. Don’t think your strength is unparalleled. There are always people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens. Many with extraordinary talent have fallen halfway.”

After a long while, the middle-aged man turned around, glanced at Xiao Yufan, and spoke expressionlessly. If Xiao Yufan had no background, he would have already been killed by this man. But since he was the young master of the Heavenly Alliance, any move against him would incur the wrath of the entire alliance.

“Thank you for the reminder, but I don’t need it. Since I’ve done what I needed to do, you can take this trash away…”

Xiao Yufan’s eyes narrowed, his brow slightly raised, showing no intention of backing down. The only thing that displeased him was that he hadn’t killed this man. Letting the tiger return to the mountains meant future headaches. He also clearly noticed the caution in the middle-aged man’s eyes, indicating that he was already wary of the Heavenly Alliance…

“Hmph! Do you still dare to call me father? If you were to become a cripple so easily, what was the point of raising you?”

The middle-aged man looked at Nan Gongqianliu with a mixture of disappointment and frustration. His son had decent talent, but had never been truly dedicated to the path of cultivation. Otherwise, with his potential, he wouldn’t be far behind those terrifying prodigies.

“Father, I’m already a cripple now. My right arm is ruined. My cultivation will likely never progress much further,” Nan Gongqianliu clenched his teeth, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Thinking of his ruined right arm, a cold, dark aura radiated from him.

“Who said that losing your right arm means your strength can’t grow? As long as you have the will, you can still reach a higher level!”

Though scolding him, the middle-aged man’s eyes held a hint of tenderness. After all, this was his only son. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have secretly followed him to ensure his safety.

As Nangong Qianliu’s aura reached its peak, the figures of the two men had already intertwined…

Originally, Nangong Qianliu thought that even if he couldn’t defeat Xiao Yufan, he could at least escape. But after witnessing Xiao Yufan’s terrifying speed, his heart sank.

“Do you think you have a chance to win against me?”

With a cold laugh, Xiao Yufan was naturally well aware of Nangong Qianliu’s strength. Although both were at the Condensed Force level, there was still a significant gap between them—a gap that ensured his invincibility.

“Only by trying will we know. If you want to leave me with an arm, you’ll have to see if you have the strength!”

Nangong Qianliu knew that words were useless. Xiao Yufan was determined to make him pay and wouldn’t easily back down. At this thought, a trace of madness flashed in his eyes.

Bang…

The first clash was almost instantaneous. Nangong Qianliu’s body was sent flying backward, his face turning pale.

“Your husband’s internal force seems quite peculiar!”

Huangpu Xian’er, watching the scene, her beautiful eyes filled with a strange light, could now be considered a half-step Condensed Power expert. Knocking back Nangong Qianliu in one strike wasn’t excessive, but Xiao Yufan had done it with such ease, proving the strength of his internal force.

“Impossible! I used my full strength, why couldn’t I even withstand one of your strikes?”

Nangong Qianliu was horrified, a cold sweat breaking out on his back. He had given it his all, yet the result was something he couldn’t accept. This man’s aura wasn’t much stronger than his, so why was the clash so overwhelming…

“Because your strength is too weak!”

Feeling the fluctuations of the Dragon Taming True Art within him, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a disdainful smile. His voice was so arrogant that it sent a shiver through the many experts of the Dark Sect. “Because your strength is too weak”—only someone as formidable as the Young Master could treat a Condensed Force expert with such contempt.

“I want to see just how strong you are!” Nangong Qianliu refused to believe that Xiao Yufan was so much stronger than him and moved again, channeling his internal force, all the power in his body surging to his palm.

Transforming his palm into a fist, he aimed a downward strike at Xiao Yufan’s chest, the most vulnerable part of the body. Nangong Qianliu could already envision Xiao Yufan severely injured…

“Idiot!”

A cold, mocking voice rang out again. Before Nangong Qianliu could react, he felt a sharp pain in his right arm, the agony spreading, twisting his face in pain.

“I’ll kill you!” The excruciating pain made Nangong Qianliu’s voice hoarse, his eyes turning blood-red. A chilling killing intent emanated from him, making those who had just stepped into the Condensed Qi level feel a cold shiver…

“Kill me? Let’s see if you have the ability!”

Xiao Yufan’s internal force had almost shattered Nangong Qianliu’s right arm. His expression turned cold. This man had already harbored killing intent, and Xiao Yufan didn’t want to leave such a threat alive. Being able to nurture such a prodigious talent, the forces behind him must be formidable. Letting him go could bring even greater trouble.

Xiao Yufan wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he had to think about his woman. If his enemies targeted her, he wouldn’t be able to protect her…

“If you’re not as skilled, don’t push yourself. A real man knows when to bend and when to stand tall!”

For some reason, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a strange sensation. Nangong Qianliu’s aura was rapidly rising, stopping only at the peak of Condensed Force, with a faint tendency to break through to the Condensed Power level. At that moment, a figure appeared before him.

The man placed one hand on Nangong Qianliu’s head, and with the other, he made a sudden movement. Xiao Yufan felt his internal force tremble, almost dissipating…

“This man’s strength is formidable, at least at the Postnatal level. Why are there so many strong experts suddenly appearing?”

Xiao Yufan was shocked, his pupils contracting. He could sense the aura of this middle-aged man, which was definitely not below the Postnatal level. As he acted, the blood-red in Nangong Qianliu’s eyes slowly faded, and his strength returned to the mid-level of Condensed Force…

“Father!” Nangong Qianliu looked at the familiar face, his expression brightening. He hadn’t expected his father to appear suddenly. Otherwise, if he had used a secret technique to boost his strength to the Condensed Power level, even if he killed Xiao Yufan, he would have become a complete cripple.

“Hmph, you still have the face to call me father? If you so easily become a cripple, what use is there in raising you?”

The middle-aged man looked at Nangong Qianliu with a sense of disappointment. His son had decent talent but wasn’t dedicated to the path of cultivation. Otherwise, with his aptitude, he wouldn’t have fallen so far behind those monstrously strong prodigies.

“Father, I’m already a cripple now. My right arm is ruined. It will be hard for my strength to improve in the future.”

Nangong Qianliu bit his lip, a trace of blood seeping out. Thinking of his ruined right arm, a cold aura emanated from him…

“Who says your strength can’t improve just because your right arm is ruined? With determination, you can reach an even higher level!”

Though the middle-aged man was scolding, there was a softness in his eyes. After all, this was his only son. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been hiding nearby, protecting him.

The two conversed as if no one else was around. Xiao Yufan frowned but didn’t act. He knew that even if he did, he wouldn’t gain any advantage against this middle-aged man. It seemed that the strength of the Condensed Force level was still far from enough.

“The Young Master of the Dark Sect is indeed extraordinary, but your heart is too ruthless. Don’t think your strength is unmatched. There are always people beyond people, skies beyond skies. Many have extraordinary talent, but many also fall halfway.”

After a long while, the middle-aged man turned to look at Xiao Yufan, his expression impassive. If Xiao Yufan had no background, he would have already been killed by this man. But as the Young Master of the Heavenly Alliance, if he acted, he would incur the wrath of the entire alliance.

“Thank you for the reminder, but I don’t need it. Since I’ve done what I needed to do, you can take this trash away…”

Xiao Yufan’s eyes narrowed, his brow slightly raised, showing no intention of backing down. The only thing that irked him was that he hadn’t killed this man. Letting the tiger return to the mountain meant future headaches. He also clearly noticed the caution in the middle-aged man’s eyes—it seemed he was already wary of the Heavenly Alliance…

“Dark Sect’s Young Master indeed possesses extraordinary strength, but his heart is too ruthless. Don’t think too highly of yourself. There are always people stronger than you, and skies beyond your sky. Many possess great talent, but many also fall before reaching their full potential.”

After a long while, the middle-aged man turned to face Xiao Yufan, his expression indifferent. If Xiao Yufan had no background, he would have already killed him on the spot. But as the Young Master of the Heaven Alliance, if he were to act, he would have to face the wrath of the entire Heaven Alliance.

“Thank you for the warning, but it’s unnecessary. I’ve already done what needed to be done. Take this trash away with you,” Xiao Yufan narrowed his eyes slightly, his eyebrows slightly raised, showing no sign of yielding. His only regret was not killing Nan Gongqianliu. Letting him go now was like releasing a tiger back to the mountains. He could already sense the caution in the middle-aged man’s eyes—clearly, he feared the Heaven Alliance…