Situ Xuan was not a fool driven by lust. His feud with Xiao Yufan had nothing to do with Huangpu Xian’er; it was simply inevitable that these two would eventually clash like dragon and tiger…
The hidden Situ family had suffered a great upheaval in the past, causing their power to plummet. A century ago, when the Situ family was at its peak, even some guardian temples would show them great respect.
Yet even though the Situ family was no longer as powerful as before, their inherited foundation was still enough to make any other family envious. Situ Xuan was a strong contender for the future leadership of the Situ family. However, he had recently heard troubling news—whispers within the family suggested that the Situ Lingyu branch might take control.
Among the Situ Lingyu lineage, the one Situ Xuan feared most was the man standing before him. According to the family’s opinion, Xiao Yufan was undoubtedly a worthy successor, which was precisely what Situ Xuan did not want to see.
At this moment, a cold and sinister gleam flashed in Situ Xuan’s eyes. Since this man had no intention of showing him respect, Situ Xuan naturally had no reason to hold back.
Almost as the man Xiao Yufan was holding was about to faint, Situ Xuan struck. Over the past few months, he had devoted all his efforts to reaching the threshold of the Late Heaven Stage. He believed even among the younger generation of the guardian temples, few could rival his might.
However, the moment Situ Xuan attacked, he realized how foolish he had been.
“Threshold of the Late Heaven Stage? It seems the hidden Situ family has spared no effort in cultivating you. But even so, you’ve barely reached this level, which only proves one thing—your talent is truly lacking!”
A faint sneer curled Xiao Yufan’s lips. Facing the fierce assault like a breaking rainbow, he remained utterly unimpressed. Someone at the threshold of the Late Heaven Stage was not even worth his retreat.
All eyes turned to Xiao Yufan. No one understood why this man did not move at all—was he paralyzed with fear from Situ Xuan’s overwhelming power?
Even the four women subtly furrowed their brows. They could sense Situ Xuan’s immense strength. If their husband tried to resist head-on, he might end up injured. However, out of trust in him, they merely bit their lips tightly without uttering a word.
But in the next second, everyone’s expressions turned to shock once again, and the four women’s furrowed brows relaxed.
At this moment, Xiao Yufan had barely moved at all, while Situ Xuan was pushed back several steps by the counterforce. His confident smile froze instantly. This was his first strike after reaching the threshold of the Late Heaven Stage—and he had been defeated so easily!
He could imagine how much worse it would have been had Xiao Yufan been the one attacking. A sense of disbelief surged within him.
To completely nullify an attack from the threshold of the Late Heaven Stage—just how terrifying was Xiao Yufan’s strength? Even Situ Xuan, usually so confident, felt a chill of cold sweat on his back. Now he understood why Xiao Yufan had the audacity to speak those words.
Despite being cultivated with the hidden Situ family’s full resources, he could not even scratch Xiao Yufan. His talent was indeed lacking.
A sense of defeat slowly crept over him, and Situ Xuan’s fierce expression wilted like a frost-bitten eggplant.
“Now, am I qualified to discipline your dog for you?”
Though he hadn’t actually attacked, Xiao Yufan knew Situ Xuan wasn’t a fool. The previous exchange had already revealed his strength, so Situ Xuan would no longer foolishly provoke him.
“With your strength, what can I possibly stop you from doing? But I still have to remind you—there are always stronger people in the world. In my family, I’m barely ranked within the top three. The other two monstrous freaks have already been eyeing you with disdain!”
Situ Xuan shot Xiao Yufan a cold glance, a faint, meaningful smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. His strength had only just stabilized at the threshold of the Late Heaven Stage, and compared to those two terrifying figures in the hidden Situ family, he still had a long way to go. That Xiao Yufan could defeat him slightly didn’t mean he was unbeatable.
“I have no interest in your hidden Situ family. But if anyone dares provoke me again, I won’t mind personally teaching them a lesson that will cost your family dearly…”
His calm, indifferent expression infuriated Situ Xuan to the point of grinding his teeth. He had only wanted to test Xiao Yufan’s reaction, but he still couldn’t determine the true depth of Xiao Yufan’s strength. He had climbed to this level through the Situ family’s formidable resources—so what foundation did Xiao Yufan stand upon?
“Watch your tongue today. The wind is strong enough as it is!” Situ Xuan had never imagined he would end up so humiliated in their second encounter. If he had known this, he should have given this man a harsh welcome the first time they met, instead of letting him grow so arrogant.
If Hong Zhong saw Situ Xuan’s expression now, he would surely be ecstatic. Not long ago, this man had been among those who had wronged him, and now Xiao Yufan had already avenged him so swiftly.
“There’s no need for the young master of the Situ family to worry about this. I’ve already claimed this dog’s life, but since I’m in a good mood today, I’ll let him stay by your side for a few more days. Don’t even think about letting him escape. If he disappears, I’ll make sure you disappear too!”
With a swift kick, Xiao Yufan sent the limp figure lying on the ground flying toward Situ Xuan. The chilling smile on his face made everyone shiver involuntarily. Unconsciously, their gazes toward the four women quickly withdrew. A dragon has its forbidden scale—touch it, and death is certain…
A blatant threat!
Though Situ Xuan’s face darkened, he merely twitched his lips bitterly. He wasn’t upset for the man who had spoken out of turn, but because he felt as if he had been slapped twice, utterly powerless to retaliate. He knew any further attack would bring him no gain.
“If you want others to respect you, you must possess sufficient strength. Otherwise, you don’t even have the qualification to speak as an equal!” Unfazed by Situ Xuan’s fluctuating expression, Xiao Yufan turned his gaze toward the stunned Situ Wenchang and said with a smile.
If Situ Wenchang had once been considered his rival, now the resentment in the latter’s heart was nothing more than a joke. After all, Situ Wenchang was still somewhat related by blood; otherwise, Xiao Yufan wouldn’t have even bothered speaking to him.
Situ Wenchang stiffened, his expression complex. He knew that in the eyes of both Situ Xuan and Xiao Yufan, he didn’t even deserve to stand here. The hatred he bore toward Xiao Yufan faded slightly, replaced by a firm determination. But to Xiao Yufan, it meant absolutely nothing…
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