Chapter 601: The Realm of Condensed Power

The old man, who was hiding behind the Guo family and held a prominent status, turned deathly pale and glared with cold, murderous intent as Xiao Yufan kept addressing him disrespectfully as “old man.”

“I admit, you’re sharp-tongued. I wonder whether your strength matches your mouth!”

“You haven’t tested my mouth, so how can you judge if it’s impressive? Maybe you should ask your granddaughter about it. Hey, if she turns out to be hideously ugly, won’t I be the one losing out?”

The elderly man, a prominent figure hiding within the Guo family, was visibly livid as Xiao Yufan repeatedly referred to him as “old geezer.” His simmering anger carried a chilling intent to kill.

“I admit, you’re quite the talker. But I wonder if your mouth matches your actual strength!”

“You’ve never tested my mouth’s skill, so how would you know? Why don’t you ask your granddaughter? If she’s hideous, I’d be at a huge loss!”

Xiao Yufan detested those who flaunted their seniority. A peak Condensation Realm expert might have been an insurmountable foe for him a month ago, but now, he at least had the strength to put up a fight.

The bottleneck of the peak Condensation Realm had loosened, and Xiao Yufan had now reached the half-step Condensation Realm. One more step, and he would fully enter the Condensation Realm. This period was crucial for him.

“All talk and no action. Let me show you the true gap between us!”

Glancing at Guo Chen, whose arm had been crippled, the old man’s eyelids twitched violently. Xiao Yufan’s strike had been ruthlessly precise. Despite his loud warning, he hadn’t been able to stop it.

This only proved that Xiao Yufan had never taken him seriously.

“Acting all high and mighty. Do you really think you’re some post-natal realm super expert? Idiot!”

With a mocking glance at the old man, Xiao Yufan sprang into action. He knew provoking a peak Condensation Realm expert wasn’t wise, but to break through his bottleneck, he was willing to take the risk.

If his true intentions were discovered, he’d have wasted a golden opportunity.

But clearly, his provocation had worked. The old man from the hidden Guo family was now seething with rage, ready to tear him to pieces.

“Watch out!” Wang Wei and Qinglong, who had been closely monitoring the situation, shouted a warning as the old man moved. The shameless old geezer was even resorting to sneak attacks!

Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat as he noticed the old man’s movement. He swiftly retreated, narrowly avoiding the fierce assault.

The battle instantly escalated into a white-hot frenzy. With his agile movements, Xiao Yufan sustained minimal damage, but each blow he took further solidified his internal energy, as if the external pressure was tempering his body.

His clothes began to tear. The old man’s ferocity seemed no less than that of the old dog, striking with lethal intent. It seemed the hidden Guo family harbored deep hatred for him, but this was good—it meant he could act without restraint in the future.

Sss!

A momentary lapse in focus sent a chill down Xiao Yufan’s spine. A fist-sized hole had been torn in the back of his shirt. Had the blow landed, he would have been severely injured.

“Not enough, not enough! Is this all the old geezer’s got?”

His internal energy was subtly transforming. Xiao Yufan inwardly screamed for more. If anyone knew what he was thinking, they’d label him a masochist. Amid the relentless onslaught, he craved even greater intensity.

If the old man knew Xiao Yufan was merely using him as a stepping stone, he’d probably spit blood in fury.

Wu Feng, the heavy sword wielder, kept a close eye on Xiao Yufan. If the young master of the Tian Alliance showed any sign of danger, he would intervene—but not yet.

As his internal energy solidified, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a sense of weightlessness, as if a drop of water had merged into the ocean. Excitement and elation flooded his face.

“Old geezer, you’ve been having quite the time, haven’t you?”

By now, Xiao Yufan had broken through the bottleneck of the peak Condensation Realm. Though he hadn’t fully entered the Condensation Realm, he was now in the pseudo-Condensation Realm. Once his internal energy stabilized, he would become a true Condensation Realm expert.

“Hmm?” The old man from the hidden Guo family finally looked up, sensing the change in Xiao Yufan’s aura. His expression shifted from surprise to realization, and his face flushed red with anger.

“Since you’ve done me such a big favor, perhaps I should thank you. But now, let me properly test the strength of a peak Condensation Realm expert!”

Feeling the vast internal energy within him, Xiao Yufan smiled with confidence. The Condensation Realm was a formidable level in the martial world, even if it wasn’t the pinnacle. It was certainly nothing to scoff at.

“I underestimated you. Using such a method to temper your internal energy and enter the Condensation Realm—your ambition is truly grand.”

The old man, who had just begun to feel a bit of satisfaction, now wore a dark expression. Xiao Yufan’s lack of counterattacks and passive defense had been deliberate. No wonder the arrogant brat had been so docile.

“Fortune favors the bold. You wouldn’t understand, old man. Intelligence is your Achilles’ heel, got it?”

His newfound strength filled Xiao Yufan with confidence. He hadn’t feared the old man at the peak Condensation Realm, and now, as a Condensation Realm expert, he had even less reason to. It was time to reclaim some dignity after being on the defensive.

“Seems your confidence has inflated. But provoking me is just asking for death!”

“Who dies remains to be seen!” Lin Lang knew that Wu Feng, the heavy sword wielder, had been assigned by his grandfather to protect him, but he wouldn’t intervene unless absolutely necessary. That’s why Xiao Yufan had dared to challenge Guo Chen earlier. Otherwise, he would’ve been more cautious.

Before the words faded, the wind picked up again. Experts of internal energy had transcended the realm of ordinary people, and their every move carried an intimidating aura.

A few minutes later, though still somewhat disheveled, Xiao Yufan had inflicted several serious injuries on the old man. As a newly minted Condensation Realm expert, he was now evenly matched with a peak Condensation Realm master.

Even Wu Feng, the unflappable heavy sword wielder, felt a ripple of surprise. The Si family truly had no ordinary members.

“Old geezer, I’m done playing with you for now. When I reach the peak Condensation Realm, killing you will be as easy as slaughtering a dog!”

With a swift turn, Xiao Yufan exited the old man’s attack range. He didn’t continue the fight. Having just entered the Condensation Realm, he needed more time to adapt. The intense external pressure was no longer necessary.

Just as the old man realized Xiao Yufan was about to escape unscathed, Wu Feng stepped forward, instantly blocking his path.

The old man, a prominent figure hidden within the Guo family, was visibly livid as Xiao Yufan repeatedly called him “old geezer.” His simmering anger was tinged with a cold, murderous intent.

“I admit, you’re quite the talker. But I wonder if your mouth matches your actual strength!”

“You haven’t tried my mouth’s skills, so how would you know? Why don’t you ask your granddaughter? If she’s hideous, I’d be at a huge loss!”

Xiao Yufan detested those who flaunted their seniority. A peak-level Condensing Power expert might have been an insurmountable opponent for him a month ago, but now, he at least had a fighting chance.

The bottleneck of peak Condensing Power had loosened, and Xiao Yufan had now reached the threshold of Half-Step Condensing Power. One more step, and he would fully enter the Condensing Power realm, making this period crucial for him.

“All talk, no action. Let me show you the true gap!”

Glancing at Guo Chen, whose arm had been crippled, the old man’s eyelids twitched violently. Xiao Yufan’s strike had been too ruthless. Despite his loud warning, he hadn’t been able to stop it.

This only proved that Xiao Yufan had never taken him seriously…

“Acting all high and mighty, do you really think you’re a post-natal realm super expert? Idiot!”

With a mocking glance at the old man, Xiao Yufan sprang into action. He knew provoking a peak Condensing Power expert wasn’t wise, but to break through his bottleneck, he was willing to take the risk.

If his plan was discovered, he’d have wasted a golden opportunity.

But clearly, his taunting had worked. The old man from the hidden Guo family was seething with rage, now wanting to tear Xiao Yufan to pieces…

“Watch out!” Wang Wei and Qing Long, who had been closely monitoring the situation, shouted a warning as they saw the old man move. The disrespectful old bastard was actually resorting to a sneak attack!

Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat as he noticed the movement and swiftly retreated, narrowly avoiding the fierce assault.

The battle instantly escalated into a white-hot intensity. Relying on his nimble footwork, Xiao Yufan didn’t sustain much damage, but with each blow, his internal energy grew more solid, as if the external pressure was tempering his body.

His clothes began to tear. The old man’s ferocity seemed no less than that of the old dog, striking with lethal intent. It seemed the hidden Guo family harbored deep hatred for him, but this was good—it meant he could act without restraint in the future.

Sss!

A momentary lapse in focus, and Xiao Yufan felt a chill run down his back. A fist-sized hole had been torn in his shirt. Had the blow landed, he would have been severely injured.

“Not enough, not enough! Is this all the old geezer’s got?”

His internal energy was subtly transforming. Xiao Yufan inwardly roared. If anyone knew what he was thinking, they’d label him a masochist. Facing such a relentless assault, he actually wished for it to intensify.

If the old man knew Xiao Yufan was merely using him as a whetstone, he’d probably be spitting blood in fury…

Heavy Sword Wu Feng kept a close eye on Xiao Yufan. If the young master of Tian Alliance were to face any real danger, he would intervene—but not yet.

As his internal energy solidified, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a sense of weightlessness, like a drop of water merging into the ocean. Excitement and elation flooded his face.

“Old geezer, you’re having quite the time, aren’t you?”

By now, Xiao Yufan had broken through the bottleneck of peak Condensing Power. Though he hadn’t fully entered the Condensing Power realm, he was now at the pseudo-Condensing Power stage. Once his internal energy stabilized, he would fully become a Condensing Power expert.

“Hmm?” The old man from the hidden Guo family finally looked up, sensing the change in Xiao Yufan’s aura. His face flushed with realization.

“Since you’ve helped me so much, should I thank you? But now, let me properly experience the strength of a peak Condensing Power expert!”

Feeling the vast internal energy within him, Xiao Yufan smiled confidently. The Condensing Power realm was a formidable level even in the ancient martial world, though not at the very peak, it was certainly no weakling.

“I underestimated you. To use such a method to temper your internal energy and enter the Condensing Power realm—your ambition is vast!”

The old man, who had just begun to feel a bit better, now turned grim again. Xiao Yufan’s lack of counterattack, his passive defense, had all been part of a plan. No wonder the brash youngster had been so docile.

“Fortune favors the bold. You wouldn’t understand, old man. Intelligence is your Achilles’ heel, got it?”

His newfound strength filled Xiao Yufan with confidence. If he hadn’t feared the old man at peak Condensing Power, why would he fear him now that he was in the Condensing Power realm? It was time to reclaim some dignity after being on the defensive.

“Seems your confidence has inflated, but provoking me is just asking for death!”

“Who dies remains to be seen!” Lin Lang knew Heavy Sword Wu Feng had been assigned by his grandfather to protect him, but he wouldn’t intervene unless absolutely necessary. That’s why Xiao Yufan had dared to challenge Guo Chen earlier; otherwise, he would have been more cautious.

Before the words faded, the wind stirred again. Experts of internal energy had transcended the ordinary, their every move exuding an intimidating aura…

Minutes later, though still somewhat disheveled, Xiao Yufan had inflicted several serious injuries on the old man. Freshly entering the Condensing Power realm, he was now evenly matched with a peak Condensing Power expert.

Even Heavy Sword Wu Feng, usually unflappable, felt a ripple of surprise. The Si family truly had no ordinary members.

“Old geezer, I can’t be bothered with you now. When I reach peak Condensing Power, killing you will be as easy as slaughtering a dog!”

With a swift turn, Xiao Yufan exited the old man’s attack range. He didn’t continue the fight; having just entered the Condensing Power realm, he needed more time to adapt. The intense external pressure was no longer necessary.

As the old man realized this and tried to prevent Xiao Yufan from retreating unscathed, Heavy Sword Wu Feng stepped forward, instantly positioning himself between them…

“Flippant as ever! I’ll show you the true gap between us!”

Glancing at Guo Chen, whose arm had been ruined, the old man’s eyelids twitched violently. Xiao Yufan’s attack had been excessively brutal. Although he had shouted out in warning, he still couldn’t stop the move.

That could only mean one thing—Xiao Yufan had never regarded him as a threat…

This elder, a prominent figure within the hidden Guo family, was addressed by Xiao Yufan as “old man” repeatedly, causing his face to turn ashen with a mix of suppressed anger and a chilling intent to kill.

“I admit, your tongue is sharp. I just wonder if your mouth matches your strength!”

“You haven’t tried my tongue, so how would you know its prowess? Why don’t you ask your granddaughter? If she’s hideous, I’d be at a great loss!”

Xiao Yufan detested those who flaunted their seniority. The peak of Condensing Power might have been an insurmountable challenge for him a month ago, but now, he at least had the strength to contend.

The bottleneck at the peak of Condensing Power had loosened, and Xiao Yufan had now reached the threshold of Half-Step Condensing Power. One more step, and he would fully enter the realm of Condensing Power, making this period crucial for him.

“All talk, old man. Let me show you the true gap!”

Glancing at Guo Chen, whose arm had been crippled, the elder’s eyelids twitched violently. Xiao Yufan’s strike had been too ruthless. Despite his loud warning, he had failed to stop the attack.

This only proved that Xiao Yufan had never taken him seriously…

“Bragging about how great you are, do you really think you’re a super expert at the Postnatal Realm? Idiot!”

With a mocking glance at the elder, Xiao Yufan sprang into action. He knew provoking a peak Condensing Power expert wasn’t wise, but to break through the bottleneck at the peak of Condensing Power, he was willing to take the risk.

If his intentions were discovered, he would have wasted a golden opportunity!

But clearly, his provocation had worked. The elder from the hidden Guo family was now seething with rage, ready to tear Xiao Yufan to pieces…

“Watch out!” Wang Wei and Qing Long, who had been closely monitoring the situation, shouted a warning as they saw the elder move. The disrespectful old man was actually resorting to a sneak attack!

Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat as he noticed the elder’s movement. He swiftly retreated a few steps, narrowly avoiding the powerful strike.

The situation quickly escalated into a fierce battle. With his agile movements, Xiao Yufan didn’t suffer much damage, but with each blow he took, his internal energy grew more solid, as if the external pressure was tempering his body.

His clothes began to tear. The elder’s ferocity seemed no less than that of the old dog. His attacks were all lethal, indicating the deep hatred the hidden Guo family harbored for him. But this was good; in the future, Xiao Yufan would have no reservations when dealing with them.

Sss!

A moment of distraction, and Xiao Yufan felt a chill run down his back. A fist-sized hole had been torn in his shirt. Had the strike landed, he would have been severely injured.

“Not enough, not enough! Is this all the old man’s got?”

His internal energy was subtly transforming. Xiao Yufan was inwardly screaming for more. If anyone knew what he was thinking, they would have deemed him a masochist. Facing such a relentless assault, he actually wished for it to intensify.

If the elder knew Xiao Yufan was merely using him to break through, he would have been furious enough to spit blood…

Heavy Sword Wu Feng kept a close eye on Xiao Yufan. If the young master of Tian Alliance were to be in any real danger, he would intervene, but not yet.

As his internal energy solidified, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a sense of weightlessness, as if a drop of water had merged into the ocean. Excitement and elation filled his face.

“Old man, you’re having quite a good time, aren’t you?”

By now, Xiao Yufan had broken through the bottleneck at the peak of Condensing Power. Although he hadn’t fully entered the realm of Condensing Power, he had reached the pseudo-Condensing Power stage. Once his internal energy stabilized, he would become a true Condensing Power expert.

“Hmm?” The elder from the hidden Guo family finally looked up, sensing the change in Xiao Yufan’s aura. A look of surprise crossed his face, followed by a deep flush of anger as he realized what had happened.

“Since you’ve helped me so much, should I thank you? But now, let me truly experience the strength of a peak Condensing Power expert!”

Feeling the vast internal energy within him, Xiao Yufan smiled with confidence. The realm of Condensing Power was a formidable strength even in the ancient martial world. Though not at the pinnacle, it was certainly not weak.

“I underestimated you. To temper your internal energy and enter the realm of Condensing Power through such means, your ambition is indeed grand!”

The elder, who had just begun to feel a bit of satisfaction, now wore a dark expression again. Xiao Yufan’s lack of counterattack and passive defense had been deliberate. No wonder the arrogant brat had been so docile.

“Fortune favors the bold. You old folks wouldn’t understand. Intelligence is your Achilles’ heel, got it?”

His newfound strength filled Xiao Yufan with confidence. Even at the peak of Condensing Power, he hadn’t feared the elder. Now, at the realm of Condensing Power, he had no reason to be intimidated. It was time to reclaim some dignity after being on the defensive.

“Seems your confidence has inflated, but provoking me is just seeking death!”

“Who dies remains to be seen!” Lin Lang knew that Heavy Sword Wu Feng had been assigned by his grandfather to protect him, but he wouldn’t intervene unless absolutely necessary. That’s why Xiao Yufan had dared to challenge Guo Chen earlier. Otherwise, he would have been more cautious.

Before the words could settle, the wind stirred again. Experts of internal energy had transcended the realm of ordinary people, and their every move carried an intimidating aura…

A few minutes later, though still somewhat disheveled, Xiao Yufan had inflicted several serious injuries on the elder. Having just entered the realm of Condensing Power, he was now evenly matched with a peak Condensing Power expert.

Even Heavy Sword Wu Feng, known for his unshakable calm, felt ripples of astonishment. The Si family truly had no ordinary members.

“Old man, I can’t be bothered with you now. When I reach the peak of Condensing Power, killing you will be as easy as slaughtering a dog!”

With a swift turn, Xiao Yufan moved out of the elder’s attack range. He didn’t continue the fight. Having just stepped into the realm of Condensing Power, he needed more time to adapt. The intense external pressure was no longer necessary.

Just as the elder realized Xiao Yufan was about to retreat unscathed, Heavy Sword Wu Feng stepped forward, instantly positioning himself in front of the elder…

The old man, a prominent figure hidden within the Guo family, was visibly livid as Xiao Yufan repeatedly called him “old geezer.” His simmering anger carried a chilling intent to kill.

“I admit, your mouth is sharp. But I wonder if your words match your strength!”

“You haven’t tried my mouth skills, so how would you know? Why don’t you ask your granddaughter? If she’s hideous, I’d be at a huge loss!”

Xiao Yufan detested those who flaunted their seniority. A peak Condensing Power expert might have been an insurmountable foe for him a month ago, but now, he at least had the strength to fight back.

The bottleneck of peak Condensing Power had loosened, and Xiao Yufan had reached the threshold of Half-Step Condensing Power. One more step, and he would enter the Condensing Power realm. This moment was crucial for him.

“All talk, no action. Let me show you the real difference!”

Glancing at Guo Chen, whose arm had been crippled, the old man’s eyelids twitched violently. Xiao Yufan’s strike had been too ruthless. Despite his loud warning, he hadn’t been able to stop it.

This only proved that Xiao Yufan had never taken him seriously…

“Acting all high and mighty, do you really think you’re a post-natal super expert? Idiot!”

With a mocking glance at the old man, Xiao Yufan sprang into action. He knew provoking a peak Condensing Power expert wasn’t wise, but to break through his bottleneck, he was willing to take the risk.

If his plan was discovered, he would have wasted a golden opportunity.

But clearly, his provocation had worked. The old man from the hidden Guo family was seething with rage, now intent on tearing Xiao Yufan to pieces…

“Watch out!” Wang Wei and Qinglong, who had been closely monitoring the situation, shouted a warning as they saw the old man move. The shameless old geezer was actually resorting to a sneak attack!

Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat as he noticed the old man’s movement. He swiftly retreated several steps, narrowly avoiding the fierce attack.

The battle instantly escalated into a white-hot state. With his nimble movements, Xiao Yufan didn’t suffer much damage, but with each blow he endured, his internal energy grew more solid, as if the external pressure was tempering his body.

His clothes began to tear. The old man’s ferocity seemed no less than that of the old dog. His attacks were all aimed to kill, indicating the deep hatred the hidden Guo family harbored for Xiao Yufan. But this was good; it meant he could act without restraint in the future.

Sss!

A momentary lapse in focus, and Xiao Yufan felt a chill run down his back. A fist-sized hole had been torn in his shirt. If the blow had landed, he would have been severely injured.

“Not enough, not enough! Is this all the old geezer’s got?”

His internal energy was subtly transforming. Xiao Yufan was inwardly screaming. If anyone knew what he was thinking, they’d label him a masochist. Facing such a relentless assault, he actually wished for it to intensify.

If the old man knew Xiao Yufan was merely using him as a stepping stone, he’d probably be spitting blood in fury…

Heavy Sword Wufeng kept a close eye on Xiao Yufan. If the young master of Tian Alliance showed any sign of danger, he would intervene—but not yet.

As his internal energy solidified, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a sense of weightlessness, as if a drop of water had merged into the ocean. Excitement and elation filled his face.

“Old geezer, you’re having quite a good time, aren’t you?”

By now, Xiao Yufan had broken through the bottleneck of peak Condensing Power. Though he hadn’t fully entered the Condensing Power realm, he was now at the pseudo-Condensing Power stage. Once his internal energy stabilized, he would become a true Condensing Power expert.

“Hmm?” The old man from the hidden Guo family finally looked up, sensing the change in Xiao Yufan’s aura. A look of surprise crossed his face, followed by a deep flush of anger as he realized what had happened.

“Since you’ve helped me so much, should I thank you? But now, let me properly experience the strength of a peak Condensing Power expert!”

Feeling the vast internal energy within him, Xiao Yufan smiled confidently. The Condensing Power realm was a formidable level even in the ancient martial world. Though not at the pinnacle, it was certainly no weakling.

“I underestimated you. Using such a method to temper your internal energy and enter the Condensing Power realm—your ambition is truly grand.”

The old man, who had just begun to feel a bit of satisfaction, now wore a dark expression. Xiao Yufan’s lack of counterattack had been deliberate. No wonder the brash youngster had been so docile.

“Fortune favors the bold. You wouldn’t understand, old geezer. Intelligence is your Achilles’ heel, got it?”

His newfound strength filled Xiao Yufan with confidence. If he hadn’t feared the old man at peak Condensing Power, why would he fear him now that he had entered the Condensing Power realm? It was time to reclaim some dignity after being on the defensive.

“Seems like your confidence has inflated. But provoking me is just asking for death!”

“Who dies is still up in the air!” Lin Lang knew that Heavy Sword Wufeng had been assigned by his grandfather to protect him, but he wouldn’t intervene unless absolutely necessary. That’s why Xiao Yufan had dared to challenge Guo Chen earlier. Otherwise, he would have been more cautious.

Before the words had fully left his mouth, the wind stirred again. A Condensing Power expert was no ordinary person—their every move carried an intimidating aura…

A few minutes later, though still somewhat disheveled, Xiao Yufan had inflicted several serious injuries on the old man. Just entering the Condensing Power realm, he was already on par with a peak Condensing Power expert.

Even Heavy Sword Wufeng, known for his unflappable demeanor, felt a ripple of surprise. The Si family truly had no ordinary members.

“Old geezer, I can’t be bothered to fight you now. When I reach peak Condensing Power, killing you will be as easy as slaughtering a dog!”

With a swift turn, Xiao Yufan moved out of the old man’s attack range. He didn’t continue the fight. Having just entered the Condensing Power realm, he needed more time to adapt. The intense external pressure was no longer necessary.

As the old man reacted, unwilling to let Xiao Yufan retreat unscathed, Heavy Sword Wufeng stepped forward, instantly positioning himself in front of him…

If his intention was discovered, he would have wasted a golden opportunity.

But clearly, his provocation had worked. The old man from the hidden Guo family was already furious, wanting nothing more than to tear Xiao Yufan limb from limb.

“Watch out!” Wang Wei and Qinglong, who had been closely observing the fight, shouted warnings as they noticed the old man’s sudden movement. How despicable—attacking without honor!

A chill ran down Xiao Yufan’s spine. He noticed the movement just in time, quickly retreating a few steps to narrowly dodge the fierce attack.

The battle quickly escalated to a fever pitch. Thanks to his nimble footwork, Xiao Yufan hadn’t suffered serious injuries yet. But every time he absorbed a blow, his internal energy became more solid, as if external pressure was tempering his body.

His clothes gradually tore apart. This old man’s ferocity seemed in no way inferior to that old dog’s. Every move he made was a killing blow. It was clear the hidden Guo family bore deep hatred toward Xiao Yufan. But this was also good—it meant he could fight without restraint in the future.

Hiss!

A moment of distraction, and Xiao Yufan felt a chill run down his back. The back of his clothes had been torn open by a fist-sized hole. If the strike had landed on his body, he would have been seriously injured.

“Not enough! Still not enough! Is this all the old man’s got?!”

Internally, his energy was subtly transforming. Xiao Yufan roared silently in his heart. If others knew what he was thinking, they would surely label him a masochist. Under such relentless bombardment, he actually wished for even greater intensity.

If the old man had known Xiao Yufan was merely using the battle to cultivate, he would have been furious enough to spit blood.

Heavy Sword Wu Feng kept his eyes fixed on Xiao Yufan. If the young master of the Heaven Alliance suffered any mishap, he would intervene—but not yet!

As his internal energy solidified, suddenly, at one moment, Xiao Yufan felt a sensation of lightness, as if a drop of water had fallen into the ocean—joy and exhilaration flooded his face.

“Old man, you sure hit comfortably!”

This elder, a prominent figure hidden within the Guo family, was visibly incensed by Xiao Yufan’s repeated taunts of “old geezer.” His face turned ashen, and his simmering anger was laced with a chilling intent to kill.

“I admit, you’re quite the talker. But I wonder if your mouth matches your actual strength!”

“You haven’t tried my mouth skills, so how would you know? Why don’t you ask your granddaughter? Oh wait, if she’s hideous, I’d be at a huge loss!”

Xiao Yufan detested those who flaunted their seniority. The peak of Condensing Power might have been an insurmountable challenge for him a month ago, but now, he at least had the strength to put up a fight.

The bottleneck at the peak of Condensing Power had loosened, and Xiao Yufan had now reached the threshold of Half-Step Condensing Power. One more step, and he would fully enter the realm of Condensing Power. This period was crucial for him.

“All talk and no action. Let me show you what a real gap looks like!”

Glancing at Guo Chen, whose arm had been crippled, the old man’s eyelids twitched violently. Xiao Yufan’s strike had been ruthless. Despite his loud warning, he hadn’t been able to stop the attack.

This only proved that Xiao Yufan had never taken him seriously…

“You act like you’re some invincible powerhouse. Do you really think you’re a super expert at the Postnatal Realm? Idiot!”

With a mocking glance at the old man, Xiao Yufan sprang into action. He knew provoking a peak Condensing Power expert wasn’t wise, but to break through his bottleneck, he was willing to take the risk.

If his plan was exposed, he would have wasted a golden opportunity!

But his provocation had clearly worked. The old man from the hidden Guo family was seething with rage, now intent on tearing Xiao Yufan to pieces…

“Watch out!” Wang Wei and Qinglong, who had been closely monitoring the situation, shouted a warning as they saw the old man move. The shameless old geezer was actually resorting to a sneak attack!

Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat as he noticed the old man’s movement. He quickly retreated several steps, narrowly avoiding the powerful strike.

The situation escalated into a fierce battle. Relying on his agile movements, Xiao Yufan managed to avoid serious harm. However, with each blow he endured, his internal energy grew more solid, as if the external pressure was tempering his body.

His clothes began to tear. The old man’s ferocity seemed no less than that of the old dog. His attacks were lethal, indicating the deep-seated hatred the hidden Guo family harbored for him. But this was just as well—it meant Xiao Yufan could act without restraint in the future.

Sss!

A momentary lapse in concentration, and Xiao Yufan felt a chill run down his spine. A fist-sized hole had been torn in the back of his shirt. Had the blow landed, he would have been severely injured.

“Not enough, not enough! Is this all the old man’s got?”

His internal energy was subtly transforming. Xiao Yufan screamed inwardly. If anyone knew what he was thinking, they’d label him a masochist. Facing such relentless attacks, he actually wished for more intensity.

If the old man knew Xiao Yufan was merely using him as a stepping stone, he’d probably be spitting blood in fury…

Heavy Sword Wu Feng kept a close eye on Xiao Yufan. If the young master of the Tian Alliance suffered even a minor mishap, he would intervene—but not just yet.

As his internal energy solidified, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a sense of weightlessness, as if a drop of water had merged into the vast ocean. Excitement and elation flooded his face.

“Old man, you’ve been having quite the fun, haven’t you?”

By now, Xiao Yufan had broken through the bottleneck at the peak of Condensing Power. Though he hadn’t fully entered the realm of Condensing Power, he was now at the pseudo-Condensing Power stage. Once his internal energy stabilized, he would become a true Condensing Power expert.

“Hmm?” The old man from the hidden Guo family finally looked up, sensing the change in Xiao Yufan’s aura. His face flushed with realization.

“Since you’ve helped me so much, perhaps I should thank you. But now, let me properly test the strength of a peak Condensing Power expert!”

Feeling the vast reservoir of internal energy within him, Xiao Yufan smiled confidently. Even in the ancient martial world, the realm of Condensing Power was a formidable achievement. While not the pinnacle, it was certainly no small feat.

“I underestimated you. To temper your internal energy and enter the realm of Condensing Power through such means—your ambition is truly grand.”

The old man, who had just begun to feel a bit of satisfaction, now wore a grim expression. Xiao Yufan’s lack of counterattacks and passive defense had been deliberate. No wonder the brash young man had been so docile.

“Fortune favors the bold. You old geezers wouldn’t understand. Intelligence is your Achilles’ heel, got it?”

His newfound strength filled Xiao Yufan with confidence. Even at the peak of Condensing Power, he hadn’t feared the old man. Now, at the realm of Condensing Power, he had no reason to be intimidated. It was time to reclaim some dignity after being on the defensive.

“Seems like your confidence has soared. But provoking me is just asking for death!”

“Who dies remains to be seen!” Lin Lang knew that Heavy Sword Wu Feng had been assigned by his grandfather to protect him, but he wouldn’t intervene unless absolutely necessary. That’s why Xiao Yufan had dared to challenge Guo Chen earlier—otherwise, he would have been more cautious.

Before the words faded, the wind picked up again. Experts of internal energy had transcended the realm of ordinary people, and their every move exuded an intimidating aura…

A few minutes later, though still somewhat disheveled, Xiao Yufan had inflicted several serious injuries on the old man. As a newcomer to the realm of Condensing Power, he was now evenly matched with a peak Condensing Power expert.

Even the usually unflappable Heavy Sword Wu Feng felt a ripple of astonishment. The Si family truly had no ordinary members.

“Old man, I can’t be bothered to fight you now. When I reach the peak of Condensing Power, killing you will be as easy as slaughtering a dog!”

With a swift turn, Xiao Yufan moved out of the old man’s attack range. He didn’t continue the fight. Having just entered the realm of Condensing Power, he needed more time to adapt. Intense external pressure was no longer necessary.

Just as the old man realized he couldn’t let Xiao Yufan escape unscathed, Heavy Sword Wu Feng stepped forward, instantly positioning himself between them…

“Hmm?” The old man from the hidden Guo family slowly raised his head, sensing Xiao Yufan’s aura with a look of surprise. Then, as if understanding something, his face turned bright red with rage.

The old man, a prominent figure hiding in the Guo family, was addressed by Xiao Yufan as “old geezer,” which turned his face livid with a mix of rage and murderous intent.

“I admit, you have a sharp tongue. I just wonder if your mouth matches your strength!”

“You haven’t tried my tongue skills, how would you know if they’re sharp? You should ask your granddaughter. If she’s hideous, I’d be at a huge loss!”

Xiao Yufan detested those who flaunted their seniority. The peak of Condensing Power was an insurmountable existence for him a month ago, but now, he at least had the strength to fight back.

The bottleneck of the peak of Condensing Power was loosening. Xiao Yufan had now reached the threshold of Half-Step Condensing Power, and one more step would take him into the realm of Condensing Power. This period was crucial for him.

“All talk, I’ll show you what a real gap is!”

Glancing at Guo Chen, whose arm was crippled, the old man’s eyelids twitched violently. Xiao Yufan’s strike was too ruthless. Although he had shouted to stop, he couldn’t prevent the action.

This only proved that Xiao Yufan had never taken him seriously…

“Bragging about how great you are, do you really think you’re a super strong post-natal realm expert? Idiot!”

With a mocking glance at the old man, Xiao Yufan moved. He knew provoking a peak Condensing Power expert wasn’t wise, but to leverage the pressure to break through his bottleneck, he was willing to take the risk.

If his intentions were seen through, he would have wasted a golden opportunity!

But clearly, his provocation had worked. The old man from the hidden Guo family was seething with rage, now wanting to tear him to pieces…

“Watch out!” Wang Wei and Qinglong, who had been closely watching the situation, shouted a warning upon seeing the old man’s move. The disrespectful old man actually resorted to a sneak attack!

Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat as he noticed the old man’s action and swiftly retreated a few steps, narrowly avoiding the fierce attack.

The situation instantly escalated into a white-hot state. With his agile movements, Xiao Yufan didn’t suffer much damage, but with each hit, his internal energy solidified further, as if the external pressure was tempering his body.

His clothes slowly tore apart. The old man’s ferocity seemed no less than that of the old dog, his moves almost always lethal. It seemed the hidden Guo family harbored deep hatred for him, but that was fine; it meant he could act without restraint in the future.

Sss!

A moment of distraction, and Xiao Yufan felt a chill on his back. A fist-sized hole had been torn in his shirt. Had the blow landed, he would have been severely injured.

“Not enough, not enough! Is this all the old man’s got?”

His internal energy was subtly transforming. Xiao Yufan was screaming internally. If others knew what he was thinking, they’d label him a masochist. Facing such a barrage, he actually wished for more intensity.

If the old man knew Xiao Yufan was merely leveraging the situation, he’d probably be spitting blood…

Wu Feng, the heavy sword wielder, was closely watching Xiao Yufan. If anything happened to the young master of Tianmeng, he would intervene, but not now!

As his internal energy gradually solidified, at a certain moment, Xiao Yufan felt a sudden lightness in his body, like a drop of water merging into the ocean. Excitement and elation filled his face.

“Old man, you’re having quite a good time, aren’t you?”

By now, Xiao Yufan had broken through the bottleneck of the peak of Condensing Power. Although he hadn’t fully entered the realm of Condensing Power, he was now at the pseudo-Condensing Power stage. Once his internal energy stabilized, he would fully become a Condensing Power expert!

“Hmm?” The old man from the hidden Guo family finally looked up, sensing the change in Xiao Yufan’s aura. After a moment of surprise, his face flushed with realization.

“Since you’ve helped me so much, should I thank you? But next, let me properly experience the strength of a peak Condensing Power expert!”

Feeling the vast internal energy within his body, Xiao Yufan’s face showed a confident smile. The realm of Condensing Power was a formidable strength even in the ancient martial world, not the pinnacle but certainly not weak.

“I underestimated you. To temper your internal energy and enter the realm of Condensing Power this way, you have quite the ambition!”

The old man, who had just started to feel a bit better, now looked grim again. Xiao Yufan’s lack of counterattack, only passive defense, had a purpose. No wonder the arrogant kid had been so docile.

“Fortune favors the bold. You old geezer wouldn’t understand. Intelligence is your weakness, got it?”

His advancement in strength boosted Xiao Yufan’s confidence. He wasn’t afraid of the old man at the peak of Condensing Power, and now in the realm of Condensing Power, he had even less to fear. It was time to regain some dignity after being beaten.

“Seems like your confidence has inflated, but provoking me is just asking for death!”

“Who dies is not certain yet!” Lin Lang knew that Wu Feng, the heavy sword wielder, had been assigned by his grandfather to stay by his side, but he wouldn’t intervene unless absolutely necessary. That’s why Xiao Yufan dared to challenge Guo Chen earlier; otherwise, he would have been more cautious.

Before the words faded, the wind picked up again. A Condensing Power expert was beyond the realm of ordinary people, and their every move was terrifying…

A few minutes later, although still somewhat disheveled, Xiao Yufan had inflicted several serious injuries on the old man. Just entering the realm of Condensing Power, he was now evenly matched with a peak Condensing Power expert.

Even the usually unflappable Wu Feng felt ripples in his heart. The Situ family truly had no ordinary people.

“Old man, I can’t be bothered to fight you now. When I reach the peak of Condensing Power, killing you will be as easy as killing a dog!”

With a turn, Xiao Yufan left the old man’s attack range. He didn’t continue the fight. Just stepping into the realm of Condensing Power, he needed more time to adjust. High-intensity external pressure was no longer necessary.

Just as the old man reacted, unwilling to let Xiao Yufan retreat unscathed, Wu Feng stepped forward, instantly appearing before him…

The old man, a prominent figure hiding in the Guo family, was visibly infuriated by Xiao Yufan’s repeated taunts of “old geezer,” his face turning livid with a mix of anger and murderous intent.

“I admit, you’re quite the talker. But I wonder if your mouth matches your actual strength!”

“You haven’t tried my mouth skills, so how would you know? Why don’t you ask your granddaughter? Oh wait, if she’s hideous, I’d be at a huge loss!”

Xiao Yufan detested those who flaunted their seniority. The peak of Condensing Power might have been an insurmountable challenge for him a month ago, but now, he at least had the strength to fight back.

The bottleneck of Condensing Power’s peak had loosened, and Xiao Yufan had reached the threshold of Half-Step Condensing Power. One more step, and he would fully enter the realm of Condensing Power, making this period crucial for him.

“All talk, I’ll show you the real difference!”

Glancing at Guo Chen, whose arm had been crippled, the old man’s eyelids twitched violently. Xiao Yufan’s strike had been too ruthless. Despite his loud warning, he hadn’t been able to stop the attack.

This only proved that Xiao Yufan had never taken him seriously…

“Bragging about how great you are, do you really think you’re a super expert of the Postnatal Realm? Idiot!”

With a mocking glance at the old man, Xiao Yufan sprang into action. He knew provoking a peak Condensing Power expert wasn’t wise, but to break through his bottleneck, he was willing to take the risk.

If his plan was seen through, he would have wasted a golden opportunity!

But clearly, his provocation had worked. The old man from the hidden Guo family was seething with rage, now wanting to tear Xiao Yufan to pieces…

“Watch out!” Wang Wei and Qinglong, who had been closely monitoring the situation, shouted a warning as they saw the old man move. The disrespectful old fool was actually resorting to a sneak attack!

Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat as he noticed the movement and swiftly retreated, narrowly avoiding the fierce assault.

The situation quickly escalated into a heated battle. With his agile movements, Xiao Yufan didn’t suffer much damage, but each blow he took further solidified his internal energy, as if external pressure was tempering his body.

His clothes began to tear. The old man’s ferocity seemed no less than that of an old dog, each move a potential killer. It seemed the hidden Guo family harbored deep hatred for him, but this was good—it meant he could act without hesitation in the future.

Sss!

A moment of distraction, and Xiao Yufan felt a chill run down his back. A fist-sized hole had been torn in his shirt. Had the blow landed, he would have been severely injured.

“Not enough, not enough! Is this all the old man’s got?”

His internal energy was subtly transforming. Xiao Yufan screamed inwardly. If anyone knew what he was thinking, they’d label him a masochist. Facing such a barrage, he actually wished for more intensity.

If the old man knew Xiao Yufan was merely using him to break through, he’d probably be spitting blood…

Heavy Sword Wu Feng kept a close eye on Xiao Yufan. If the young master of Tianmeng were in any real danger, he would intervene—but not yet.

As his internal energy solidified, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a sense of weightlessness, like a drop of water merging into the ocean. Excitement and elation filled his face.

“Old man, you’re having quite the time, aren’t you?”

By now, Xiao Yufan had broken through the bottleneck of Condensing Power’s peak. Though not fully in the Condensing Power realm, he had reached the Pseudo Condensing Power stage. Once his internal energy stabilized, he would become a true Condensing Power expert.

“Hmm?” The old man from the hidden Guo family finally looked up, sensing the change in Xiao Yufan’s aura. His face turned red as he seemed to realize something.

“Since you’ve helped me so much, should I thank you? But now, let me properly experience the strength of a peak Condensing Power expert!”

Feeling the vast internal energy within him, Xiao Yufan smiled confidently. The Condensing Power realm was a formidable strength even in the ancient martial world, not quite at the pinnacle but certainly not weak.

“I underestimated you. To temper your internal energy and enter the Condensing Power realm this way—your ambition is vast!”

The old man, who had just started to feel better, turned grim again. Xiao Yufan’s lack of counterattack had been strategic. No wonder the arrogant brat had been so docile.

“Fortune favors the bold. You wouldn’t understand, old man. Intelligence is your weakness, got it?”

His newfound strength boosted Xiao Yufan’s confidence. He hadn’t feared the old man at the peak of Condensing Power, and now, in the Condensing Power realm, he had even less to fear. It was time to reclaim some dignity after being on the defensive.

“Seems your confidence has swelled, but provoking me is just asking for death!”

“Who dies remains to be seen!” Lin Lang knew Heavy Sword Wu Feng had been assigned by his grandfather to protect him, but he wouldn’t intervene unless absolutely necessary. That’s why Xiao Yufan had dared to challenge Guo Chen earlier; otherwise, he would have been more cautious.

Before the words faded, the wind picked up again. Experts of internal energy had transcended the ordinary, their every move exuding an intimidating aura…

Minutes later, though still somewhat disheveled, Xiao Yufan had inflicted several serious injuries on the old man. Just entering the Condensing Power realm, he was already holding his own against a peak Condensing Power expert.

Even Heavy Sword Wu Feng, usually unflappable, felt a ripple of surprise. The Situ family truly had no ordinary members.

“Old man, I can’t be bothered with you now. When I reach the peak of Condensing Power, killing you will be as easy as slaughtering a dog!”

With a turn, Xiao Yufan left the old man’s attack range. He didn’t continue the fight; having just entered the Condensing Power realm, he needed more time to adjust. Intense external pressure was no longer necessary.

As the old man reacted, unwilling to let Xiao Yufan retreat unscathed, Heavy Sword Wu Feng stepped forward, instantly appearing before him…

The old man, a prominent figure hiding in the Guo family, was visibly infuriated by Xiao Yufan’s repeated taunts of “old geezer.” His face turned ashen, a mix of simmering anger and a chilling intent to kill.

“I admit, your mouth is quite sharp. I just wonder if your words match your strength!”

“You haven’t tried my mouth skills, so how would you know if they’re sharp? Why don’t you ask your granddaughter? If she turns out to be hideous, I’d be at a huge loss!”

Xiao Yufan detested those who flaunted their seniority. For him, a peak Condensation Realm expert might have been an insurmountable opponent a month ago, but now, he at least had the strength to put up a fight.

The bottleneck of the peak Condensation Realm had loosened, and Xiao Yufan had now reached the half-step Condensation Realm. One more step, and he would fully enter the Condensation Realm. This period was crucial for him.

“All talk and no action. Let me show you the real difference!”

Glancing at Guo Chen, whose arm had been crippled, the old man’s eyelids twitched violently. Xiao Yufan’s strike had been too ruthless. Despite his loud warning, he hadn’t been able to stop the attack.

This only proved that Xiao Yufan had never taken him seriously…

“Talking as if you’re some invincible powerhouse. Do you really think you’re a super expert of the Postnatal Realm? Idiot!”

With a mocking glance at the old man, Xiao Yufan sprang into action. He knew provoking a peak Condensation Realm expert wasn’t wise, but to break through the bottleneck of the peak Condensation Realm, he was willing to take the risk.

If his plan was discovered, he would have wasted a golden opportunity.

But clearly, his provocation had worked. The old man from the hidden Guo family was seething with rage, now intent on tearing Xiao Yufan to pieces…

“Watch out!” Wang Wei and Qinglong, who had been closely monitoring the situation, shouted a warning as they saw the old man move. The disrespectful old fool was actually resorting to a sneak attack!

Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat as he noticed the old man’s movement. He quickly retreated a few steps, narrowly avoiding the powerful strike.

The situation instantly escalated into a fierce battle. With his agile movements, Xiao Yufan managed to avoid serious harm, but with each blow he took, his internal energy grew more refined, as if the external pressure was tempering his body.

His clothes began to tear. The old man’s ferocity seemed no less than that of the old dog. His attacks were all lethal, indicating the deep-seated hatred the hidden Guo family harbored for him. But this was good; it meant Xiao Yufan could act without restraint in the future.

Sss!

A momentary lapse in focus, and Xiao Yufan felt a chill run down his spine. A fist-sized hole had been torn in the back of his shirt. Had the strike landed, he would have been severely injured.

“Not enough, not enough! Is this all the old man’s got?”

His internal energy was subtly transforming. Xiao Yufan screamed inwardly. If anyone knew what he was thinking, they would have labeled him a masochist. Facing such a relentless assault, he actually wished for it to intensify.

If the old man knew Xiao Yufan was merely using him as a stepping stone, he would probably be spitting blood in rage…

Wu Feng, the heavy sword wielder, kept a close eye on Xiao Yufan. If anything happened to the young master of the Tian Alliance, he would intervene, but not just yet.

As his internal energy gradually solidified, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a sense of weightlessness, as if a drop of water had merged into the ocean. Excitement and elation filled his face.

“Old man, you’re having quite a good time, aren’t you?”

By now, Xiao Yufan had broken through the bottleneck of the peak Condensation Realm. Although he hadn’t fully entered the Condensation Realm, he was now at the pseudo-Condensation Realm. Once his internal energy stabilized, he would become a true Condensation Realm expert.

“Hmm?” The old man from the hidden Guo family finally looked up, sensing the change in Xiao Yufan’s aura. A look of surprise crossed his face, followed by a sudden realization that turned his face red with anger.

“Since you’ve helped me so much, should I thank you? But now, let me properly experience the strength of a peak Condensation Realm expert!”

Feeling the vast internal energy within him, Xiao Yufan smiled confidently. The Condensation Realm was a formidable level even in the ancient martial world, not quite at the pinnacle but certainly not weak.

“I underestimated you. To refine your internal energy and enter the Condensation Realm through such means—your ambition is truly grand!”

The old man, who had just begun to feel a bit better, now turned grim again. Xiao Yufan’s lack of counterattacks and passive defense had been deliberate. No wonder the arrogant brat had been so docile.

“Fortune favors the bold. You old geezers wouldn’t understand. Intelligence is your Achilles’ heel, got it?”

His newfound strength filled Xiao Yufan with confidence. He hadn’t feared the old man at the peak Condensation Realm, and now, as a Condensation Realm expert, he had even less reason to fear. It was time to reclaim some dignity after being on the defensive.

“Seems like your confidence has inflated, but provoking me is just asking for death!”

“Who dies is still up in the air!” Lin Lang knew that Wu Feng, the heavy sword wielder, had been assigned by his grandfather to protect him, but he wouldn’t intervene unless absolutely necessary. That’s why Xiao Yufan had dared to challenge Guo Chen earlier; otherwise, he would have been more cautious.

Before the words faded, the wind picked up again. Internal energy experts were beyond ordinary people, and their every move exuded an intimidating aura…

A few minutes later, though still somewhat disheveled, Xiao Yufan had inflicted several serious injuries on the old man. As a newcomer to the Condensation Realm, he was now evenly matched with a peak Condensation Realm expert.

Even the usually unflappable Wu Feng felt a ripple of surprise. The Si family truly had no ordinary members.

“Old man, I can’t be bothered to fight you now. When I reach the peak Condensation Realm, killing you will be as easy as slaughtering a dog!”

With a swift turn, Xiao Yufan left the old man’s attack range. He didn’t continue the fight; having just entered the Condensation Realm, he needed more time to adapt. Intense external pressure was no longer necessary.

Just as the old man realized Xiao Yufan was about to escape unscathed, Wu Feng stepped forward, instantly blocking his path…

The old man’s mood had just slightly improved, but now his face darkened again. Xiao Yufan had been on the defensive the entire time without counterattacking—it turned out he had an ulterior motive. No wonder that arrogant brat had been so docile.

“Fortune favors the bold. You wouldn’t understand that, old man. Intelligence is your weak spot, get it?”

This elder, a prominent figure within the hidden Guo family, was addressed by Xiao Yufan as “old geezer,” which turned his face livid with anger, his eyes gleaming with a murderous intent.

“I admit, your tongue is sharp. But I wonder if your mouth matches your strength!”

“You haven’t tried my tongue, how would you know its prowess? Why don’t you ask your granddaughter? If she’s hideous, I’d be at a great loss!”

Xiao Yufan detested those who flaunted their seniority. The peak of Condensing Power was an insurmountable existence for him a month ago, but now, he at least had the strength to contend.

The bottleneck of Condensing Power’s peak had loosened, and Xiao Yufan had now reached the threshold of Half-Step Condensing Power. One more step and he would enter the realm of Condensing Power, making this period crucial for him.

“All talk, I’ll show you the real gap!”

Glancing at Guo Chen, whose arm was crippled, the old man’s eyelids twitched violently. Xiao Yufan’s strike was too ruthless. Despite his loud warning, he couldn’t stop the action.

This only proved that Xiao Yufan had never taken him seriously…

“Bragging about how great you are, do you really think you’re a super expert of the Postnatal Realm? Idiot!”

With a mocking glance at the old man, Xiao Yufan sprang into action. He knew provoking a peak Condensing Power expert wasn’t wise, but to break through the bottleneck, he was willing to take the risk.

If his intentions were discovered, he would have wasted a golden opportunity!

But clearly, his provocation had worked. The elder of the hidden Guo family was seething with rage, now wanting to tear him to pieces…

“Watch out!” Wang Wei and Qing Long, who were closely monitoring the situation, shouted a warning upon seeing the old man’s move. The disrespectful old scoundrel was actually resorting to a sneak attack!

Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat as he noticed the action, swiftly retreating a few steps, narrowly avoiding the fierce assault.

The situation instantly escalated into a white-hot state. With nimble movements, Xiao Yufan sustained minimal damage, but each hit further solidified his internal energy, as if external pressure was tempering his body.

His clothes began to tear. The old man’s ferocity seemed no less than that of the old dog, each move a killer strike. It appeared the hidden Guo family harbored deep hatred for him, but this was good; in future confrontations, he would have no reservations.

Sss!

A moment of distraction, and Xiao Yufan felt a chill run down his back. His shirt had a fist-sized hole torn into it. Had the strike landed, he would have been severely injured.

“Not enough, not enough. Is this all the old man’s got?”

His internal energy was subtly transforming. Xiao Yufan was inwardly screaming. If others knew his thoughts, they’d label him a masochist. Facing such a barrage, he wished for even more intensity.

If the old man knew Xiao Yufan was merely using him as a stepping stone, he’d probably be spitting blood…

Heavy Sword Wu Feng kept a close eye on Xiao Yufan. If the young master of the Tian Alliance faced any danger, he would intervene, but not now.

As his internal energy solidified, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a sense of weightlessness, like a drop of water merging into the ocean. Excitement and ecstasy filled his face.

“Old man, you’re having quite a time, aren’t you?”

Now, Xiao Yufan had broken through the bottleneck of Condensing Power’s peak. Although not fully into the Condensing Power realm, he was at the threshold of Pseudo Condensing Power. Once his internal energy stabilized, he would fully become a Condensing Power expert.

“Hmm?” The elder of the hidden Guo family slowly looked up, sensing the change in Xiao Yufan’s aura, his face turning red with realization.

“Since you’ve helped me so much, should I thank you? But next, let me truly experience the strength of a peak Condensing Power expert!”

Feeling the vast internal energy within, Xiao Yufan smiled confidently. The Condensing Power realm, even in the ancient martial world, was a formidable strength, not at the pinnacle but certainly not weak.

“I underestimated you. Using such a method to temper your internal energy and step into the Condensing Power realm, your ambition is vast!”

The old man, who had just felt a bit of relief, now turned grim again. Xiao Yufan’s lack of counterattack, only passive defense, was purposeful. No wonder the arrogant brat had been so docile.

“Fortune favors the bold. You old geezers wouldn’t understand. Intelligence is your downfall, got it?”

His advancement boosted Xiao Yufan’s confidence. If he wasn’t afraid of the old man at the peak of Condensing Power, why would he fear him now in the Condensing Power realm? It was time to reclaim some dignity from the earlier beatings.

“Seems like your confidence has inflated, but provoking me is just seeking death!”

“Who dies is yet to be seen!” Lin Lang knew Heavy Sword Wu Feng was always by his side, arranged by his grandfather, but would only intervene in dire situations. That’s why Xiao Yufan dared to challenge Guo Chen; otherwise, he would have been wary of both.

Before the words faded, the wind rose again. Experts of internal energy transcended ordinary people, their every move exuding an intimidating aura…

Minutes later, though still somewhat disheveled, Xiao Yufan had inflicted several serious injuries on the old man. Just entering the Condensing Power realm, he was evenly matched with a peak Condensing Power expert.

Even Heavy Sword Wu Feng, usually unflappable, felt ripples in his heart. The Situ family indeed had no ordinary members.

“Old man, I can’t be bothered with you now. When I reach the peak of Condensing Power, killing you will be as easy as slaughtering a dog!”

With a turn, Xiao Yufan left the old man’s attack range, not continuing the fight. Just stepping into the Condensing Power realm, he needed more time to adapt. High-intensity external pressure was no longer necessary.

As the old man reacted, unwilling to let Xiao Yufan retreat unscathed, Heavy Sword Wu Feng stepped forward, instantly appearing before him…

“You’ve grown bold, but provoking me only means seeking death!”

“Who dies is yet to be seen!” Lin Lang knew that Heavy Sword Wu Feng had been assigned by his grandfather to watch over him, but unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn’t intervene. That was why Xiao Yufan had dared to confront Guo Chen—he genuinely feared the two of them otherwise.

Before the words faded, the wind stirred again. Experts in internal energy had transcended the realm of ordinary men; every movement exuded a terrifying aura…

This elder, a prominent figure hidden within the Guo family, was addressed by Xiao Yufan as “old geezer,” causing his face to turn livid with a mix of suppressed anger and a chilling intent to kill.

“I admit, your mouth is quite sharp. I just wonder if your words match your strength!”

“You haven’t tried my mouth skills, how would you know if they’re sharp or not? Why don’t you ask your granddaughter? If she turns out to be hideous, I’d be at a huge loss!”

Xiao Yufan detested those who flaunted their seniority. The peak of Condensing Power might have been an insurmountable challenge for him a month ago, but now, he at least had the strength to put up a fight.

The bottleneck at the peak of Condensing Power had loosened, and Xiao Yufan had now reached the threshold of Half-Step Condensing Power. One more step, and he would enter the realm of Condensing Power, making this period crucial for him.

“All talk and no action. Let me show you the true gap!”

Glancing at Guo Chen, whose arm had been crippled, the old man’s eyelids twitched violently. Xiao Yufan’s strike had been too ruthless. Although he had shouted to stop him, he couldn’t prevent the action.

This only proved that Xiao Yufan had never taken him seriously…

“Bragging about how great you are, do you really think you’re a super powerhouse at the Postnatal Realm? Idiot!”

With a mocking glance at the old man, Xiao Yufan sprang into action. He knew provoking a peak Condensing Power expert wasn’t wise, but to break through the bottleneck at the peak of Condensing Power, he was willing to take the risk.

If his intentions were discovered, he would have wasted a golden opportunity!

But clearly, his provocation had worked. The old man from the hidden Guo family was seething with rage, now wanting to tear Xiao Yufan to pieces…

“Watch out!” Wang Wei and Qing Long, who had been closely monitoring the situation, shouted a warning as they saw the old man move. This disrespectful old man actually resorted to a sneak attack!

Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat as he noticed the old man’s movement. He quickly retreated several steps, narrowly avoiding the powerful strike.

The situation instantly escalated into a white-hot state. With his agile movements, Xiao Yufan didn’t suffer much damage, but with each blow he endured, his internal energy solidified further, as if the external pressure was tempering his body.

His clothes began to tear. The old man’s ferocity seemed no less than that of the old dog, striking with lethal intent. It seemed the hidden Guo family harbored deep hatred for him, but this was good. In the future, he would have no reservations when dealing with them.

Sss!

Distracted for a moment, Xiao Yufan felt a chill run down his back. A fist-sized hole had been torn in his shirt. If the strike had landed, he would have been severely injured.

“Not enough, not enough! Is this all the old man’s got?”

His internal energy was subtly transforming. Xiao Yufan screamed inwardly. If anyone knew what he was thinking, they would label him a masochist. Facing such a relentless assault, he actually wished for it to intensify.

If the old man knew Xiao Yufan was merely using him as a stepping stone, he would probably be spitting blood…

Heavy Sword Wu Feng kept a close eye on Xiao Yufan. If the young master of the Tian Alliance were to face any danger, he would intervene, but not just yet.

As his internal energy solidified, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a sense of weightlessness, as if a drop of water had merged into the ocean. Excitement and ecstasy filled his face.

“Old man, you’re having quite a good time, aren’t you?”

By now, Xiao Yufan had broken through the bottleneck at the peak of Condensing Power. Although he hadn’t fully entered the Condensing Power realm, he was now at the Pseudo Condensing Power stage. Once his internal energy stabilized, he would become a true Condensing Power expert.

“Hmm?” The old man from the hidden Guo family finally looked up, sensing the change in Xiao Yufan’s aura. His face flushed red as he seemed to realize something.

“Since you’ve helped me so much, should I thank you? But now, let me properly experience the strength of a peak Condensing Power expert!”

Feeling the vast internal energy within him, Xiao Yufan smiled confidently. The Condensing Power realm was a formidable strength even in the ancient martial world, not quite at the pinnacle, but certainly not weak.

“I underestimated you. To temper your internal energy and enter the Condensing Power realm through such means, your ambition is truly grand!”

The old man, who had just begun to feel a bit better, now turned grim again. Xiao Yufan’s lack of counterattack, only defending passively, had been deliberate. No wonder this arrogant brat had been so docile.

“Fortune favors the bold. You old geezers wouldn’t understand. Intelligence is your Achilles’ heel, got it?”

His newfound strength boosted Xiao Yufan’s confidence. If he wasn’t afraid of the old man at the peak of Condensing Power, why would he fear him now that he had entered the Condensing Power realm? It was time to reclaim some dignity after being beaten down.

“Seems like your confidence has inflated, but provoking me is just asking for death!”

“Who dies remains to be seen!” Lin Lang knew Heavy Sword Wu Feng had been assigned by his grandfather to protect him, but he wouldn’t intervene unless absolutely necessary. That’s why Xiao Yufan dared to challenge Guo Chen earlier; otherwise, he would have been more cautious.

Before the words faded, the wind stirred again. An internal energy expert had transcended the ordinary, and every move carried an intimidating aura…

A few minutes later, though still somewhat disheveled, Xiao Yufan had inflicted several serious injuries on the old man. Just entering the Condensing Power realm, he was now evenly matched with a peak Condensing Power expert.

Even Heavy Sword Wu Feng, usually unflappable, felt a ripple of surprise. The Si family truly had no ordinary members.

“Old man, I can’t be bothered to fight you now. When I reach the peak of Condensing Power, killing you will be as easy as slaughtering a dog!”

With a turn, Xiao Yufan left the old man’s attack range. He didn’t continue the fight; having just entered the Condensing Power realm, he needed more time to adapt. The intense external pressure was no longer necessary.

Just as the old man reacted, unwilling to let Xiao Yufan retreat unscathed, Heavy Sword Wu Feng stepped forward, instantly appearing before him…

Even Heavy Sword Wu Feng, known for his calm demeanor, felt ripples in his heart. Indeed, no one from the Situ family was ordinary.

This elder, a prominent figure hidden within the Guo family, was addressed by Xiao Yufan as “old man” repeatedly, turning his face livid with a mix of suppressed anger and a chilling intent to kill!

“I admit, your verbal skills are impressive, but I wonder if your mouth matches your actual strength!”

“You haven’t tried my verbal skills, how would you know if they’re impressive? You should ask your granddaughter about that. Damn, if your granddaughter turns out to be hideous, I’d be at a huge loss!”

Xiao Yufan detested those who flaunted their seniority. The peak of Condensing Power might have been an insurmountable challenge for him a month ago, but now, he at least had the strength to fight back.

The bottleneck at the peak of Condensing Power had loosened, and Xiao Yufan had now reached the threshold of Half-Step Condensing Power. One more step, and he would enter the realm of Condensing Power, making this period crucial for him.

“All talk, old man. Let me show you what a real gap looks like!”

Glancing at Guo Chen, whose arm had been crippled, the old man’s eyelids twitched violently. Xiao Yufan’s strike had been too ruthless. Despite his loud warning, he hadn’t been able to stop the move.

This only proved that Xiao Yufan had never taken him seriously…

“Talking as if you’re some invincible powerhouse. Do you really think you’re a super expert in the Postnatal Realm? Idiot!”

With a mocking glance at the old man, Xiao Yufan sprang into action. He knew provoking a peak Condensing Power expert wasn’t wise, but to leverage the pressure to break through his bottleneck, he was willing to take the risk.

If his intentions were discovered, he would have wasted a golden opportunity!

But clearly, his taunting had worked. The old man from the hidden Guo family was seething with rage, now wanting to tear Xiao Yufan to pieces…

“Watch out!” Wang Wei and Qinglong, who had been closely monitoring the situation, shouted a warning as they saw the old man move. The disrespectful old bastard was actually resorting to a sneak attack!

Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat as he noticed the old man’s move. He quickly retreated several steps, narrowly avoiding the fierce attack.

The situation instantly escalated into a white-hot confrontation. Relying on his agile movements, Xiao Yufan didn’t suffer much damage, but with each blow he endured, his internal energy grew more solid, as if the external pressure was tempering his body.

His clothes began to tear. The old man’s ferocity seemed no less than that of the old dog. His strikes were all lethal, indicating the hidden Guo family’s deep hatred for him. But this was good; it meant Xiao Yufan could act without restraint in the future.

Sss!

A moment of distraction, and Xiao Yufan felt a chill run down his spine. A fist-sized hole had been torn in the back of his shirt. If the blow had landed, he would have been severely injured.

“Not enough, not enough! Is this all the old man’s got?”

His internal energy was subtly transforming. Xiao Yufan was inwardly screaming. If anyone knew what he was thinking, they’d label him a masochist. Facing such a relentless assault, he actually wished for it to intensify.

If the old man knew Xiao Yufan was merely using him as a stepping stone, he’d probably be spitting blood in fury…

Heavy Sword Wu Feng kept a close eye on Xiao Yufan. If the young master of Tian Alliance were to face any real danger, he would intervene—but not yet.

As his internal energy gradually solidified, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a sense of weightlessness, as if a drop of water had merged into the ocean. Excitement and elation filled his face.

“Old man, you’ve been having quite a good time, haven’t you?”

By now, Xiao Yufan had broken through the bottleneck at the peak of Condensing Power. Although he hadn’t fully entered the Condensing Power realm, he was now at the pseudo-Condensing Power stage. Once his internal energy stabilized, he would become a true Condensing Power expert.

“Hmm?” The old man from the hidden Guo family finally looked up, sensing the change in Xiao Yufan’s aura. A look of surprise crossed his face, followed by a sudden realization that turned his face red with anger.

“Since you’ve done me such a big favor, maybe I should thank you. But now, let me properly experience the strength of a peak Condensing Power expert!”

Feeling the vast internal energy within him, Xiao Yufan smiled with confidence. The Condensing Power realm was a formidable strength even in the ancient martial world. While not at the pinnacle, it was certainly nothing to scoff at.

“I underestimated you. To temper your internal energy and enter the Condensing Power realm through such means—your ambition is truly grand!”

The old man, who had just begun to feel a bit of satisfaction, now turned grim again. Xiao Yufan’s lack of counterattacks, his passive defense—it had all been part of a plan. No wonder the arrogant brat had been so docile.

“Fortune favors the bold. You old folks wouldn’t understand. Intelligence is your Achilles’ heel, got it?”

His newfound strength filled Xiao Yufan with confidence. If he hadn’t feared the old man at the peak of Condensing Power, why would he fear him now that he had entered the Condensing Power realm? It was time to reclaim some dignity after being on the defensive.

“Seems like your confidence has inflated, but provoking me is just asking for death!”

“Who dies isn’t certain yet!” Lin Lang knew that Heavy Sword Wu Feng had been assigned by his grandfather to stay by his side, but he wouldn’t intervene unless absolutely necessary. That’s why Xiao Yufan had dared to challenge Guo Chen earlier. Otherwise, he would have been more cautious.

Before the words could fade, the wind picked up again. Experts of internal energy had transcended the realm of ordinary people, and their every move carried an intimidating aura…

A few minutes later, though still somewhat disheveled, Xiao Yufan had inflicted several serious injuries on the old man. As a newcomer to the Condensing Power realm, he was now evenly matched with a peak Condensing Power expert.

Even Heavy Sword Wu Feng, known for his unflappable demeanor, felt ripples of surprise. The Situ family truly had no ordinary members.

“Old man, I can’t be bothered to fight you anymore. When I reach the peak of Condensing Power one day, killing you will be as easy as slaughtering a dog!”

With a swift turn, Xiao Yufan moved out of the old man’s attack range. He didn’t continue the fight. Having just entered the Condensing Power realm, he needed more time to adapt. The intense external pressure was no longer necessary.

Just as the old man realized this and didn’t want Xiao Yufan to retreat unscathed, Heavy Sword Wu Feng stepped forward, instantly positioning himself in front of him…

This elder, a prominent figure hidden within the Guo family, was addressed by Xiao Yufan as “old geezer,” which turned his face livid with anger, his simmering rage tinged with a murderous intent.

“I admit, your mouth is quite sharp. I just wonder if your mouth matches your strength!”

“You haven’t tried my mouth skills, how would you know if they’re sharp or not? Why don’t you ask your granddaughter? If she turns out to be hideous, I’d be at a huge loss!”

Xiao Yufan detested those who flaunted their seniority. The peak of Condensing Power might have been an insurmountable challenge for him a month ago, but now, he at least had the strength to fight back.

The bottleneck at the peak of Condensing Power had loosened, and Xiao Yufan had now reached the threshold of Half-Step Condensing Power. One more step, and he would enter the realm of Condensing Power, making this period crucial for him.

“All talk, I’ll show you what a real gap is!”

Glancing at Guo Chen, whose arm had been crippled, the old man’s eyelids twitched violently. Xiao Yufan’s strike had been too ruthless. Despite his loud warning, he had failed to stop the action.

This only proved that Xiao Yufan had never taken him seriously…

“Bragging about how great you are, do you really think you’re a super strong Postnatal Realm expert? Idiot!”

With a mocking glance at the old man, Xiao Yufan sprang into action. He knew provoking a peak Condensing Power expert wasn’t wise, but to leverage the pressure to break through his bottleneck, he was willing to take the risk.

If his intentions were discovered, he would have wasted a golden opportunity!

But clearly, his provocation had worked. The old man from the hidden Guo family was seething with rage, now wanting to tear him to pieces…

“Watch out!” Wang Wei and Qinglong, who had been closely monitoring the situation, shouted a warning as they saw the old man move. This disrespectful old fool was actually resorting to a sneak attack!

Xiao Yufan’s heart skipped a beat as he noticed the movement, swiftly stepping back just in time to evade the fierce assault.

The situation quickly escalated into a white-hot state. Relying on his agile movements, Xiao Yufan sustained minimal damage, but with each hit, his internal energy solidified further, as if external pressure was tempering his body.

His clothes began to tear. The old man’s ferocity seemed no less than that of the old dog, each strike a potential killer. It appeared the hidden Guo family harbored deep hatred for him, but this was just as well, as it meant he could act without restraint in the future.

Sss!

A moment of distraction, and Xiao Yufan felt a chill run down his back. A fist-sized hole had been torn in his shirt. Had the blow landed, he would have been severely injured.

“Not enough, not enough! Is this all the old man’s got?”

His internal energy was subtly transforming. Xiao Yufan was inwardly screaming. If anyone knew what he was thinking, they’d label him a masochist. Facing such a barrage, he actually wished for more intensity.

If the old man knew Xiao Yufan was merely using him as a stepping stone, he’d probably be spitting blood…

Wu Feng, the Heavy Sword, was closely watching Xiao Yufan. If the young master of Tianmeng were to suffer any mishap, he would intervene, but not just yet.

As his internal energy gradually solidified, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt a sense of weightlessness, like a drop of water merging into the ocean. Excitement and elation filled his face.

“Old man, you’re having quite a time, aren’t you?”

By now, Xiao Yufan had broken through the bottleneck at the peak of Condensing Power. Although he hadn’t fully entered the Condensing Power realm, he was now at the pseudo-Condensing Power stage. Once his internal energy stabilized, he would truly become a Condensing Power expert.

“Hmm?” The old man from the hidden Guo family finally looked up, sensing the change in Xiao Yufan’s aura. His face flushed with realization.

“Considering the great favor you’ve done me, perhaps I should thank you. But now, let me properly experience the strength of a peak Condensing Power expert!”

Feeling the vast internal energy within him, Xiao Yufan smiled confidently. The Condensing Power realm was a formidable strength even in the ancient martial world, not quite at the pinnacle but certainly not weak.

“I underestimated you. To temper your internal energy and enter the Condensing Power realm this way, you’ve got quite the nerve!”

The old man, who had just started to feel a bit better, now looked grim again. Xiao Yufan’s lack of counterattack and passive defense had been strategic. No wonder the brash young man had been so docile.

“Fortune favors the bold. You old geezers wouldn’t understand. Intelligence is a hard limit, got it?”

His newfound strength boosted Xiao Yufan’s confidence. Even at the peak of Condensing Power, he hadn’t feared the old man. Now, at the Condensing Power realm, he had even less reason to be intimidated. It was time to reclaim some dignity after being beaten.

“Seems like your confidence has inflated, but provoking me is just asking for death!”

“Who dies remains to be seen!” Lin Lang knew that Wu Feng, the Heavy Sword, had been assigned by his grandfather to stay by his side, but he wouldn’t intervene unless absolutely necessary. That’s why Xiao Yufan had dared to challenge Guo Chen earlier; otherwise, he would have been more cautious.

Before the words faded, the wind picked up again. Experts of internal energy had transcended the ordinary, their every move exuding an intimidating aura…

Minutes later, though still somewhat disheveled, Xiao Yufan had inflicted several serious injuries on the old man. Just having entered the Condensing Power realm, he was now evenly matched with a peak Condensing Power expert.

Even Wu Feng, the Heavy Sword, known for his unflappable nature, felt ripples of surprise. The Situ family truly had no ordinary members.

“Old man, I can’t be bothered with you now. When I reach the peak of Condensing Power, killing you will be as easy as slaughtering a dog!”

With a swift turn, Xiao Yufan exited the old man’s attack range. He didn’t continue the fight. Having just stepped into the Condensing Power realm, he needed more time to adapt. Intense external pressure was no longer necessary.

Just as the old man realized he couldn’t let Xiao Yufan retreat unscathed, Wu Feng, the Heavy Sword, stepped forward, instantly appearing before him…

But just as the old man regained his senses and decided not to let Xiao Yufan escape unscathed, Heavy Sword Wu Feng stepped forward, instantly appearing before him…