As Xiao Yufan departed, the onlookers gradually dispersed. With a single move, he had crippled a young expert at the peak of Condensed Energy, and directly withstood the attack of someone at the Half-Step Post-Heavenly realm. Xiao Yufan had become the center of everyone’s discussion. Coupled with his earlier performance at the hidden Guo family’s entrance, all eyes had now turned towards this man.
As Xiao Yufan acted, many eyes from beyond the plaza had already fixed upon him. Whether those gazes carried hostility or not, Xiao Yufan paid no heed. In his view, only by displaying sufficient strength could he intimidate those arrogant individuals who had grown wild beyond restraint.
“Can anyone discern his true strength?”
Near the place where Xiao Yufan had left, Gong Hao’s eyes carried a trace of hatred. He glanced at a man beside him and asked.
“He’s extremely strong—at the very least, far stronger than Situ Xuan!”
The man standing beside Gong Hao was none other than the number one young expert of the hidden Gong family, Gong Luotian. Judging from the aura surrounding him, he had also entered the half-step Post-Heavenly realm. It was evident that, in preparation for this martial arts conference, every hidden aristocratic family was pouring all their efforts into nurturing their younger generation.
If Hong Zhong were to face Situ Xuan and others again, he likely wouldn’t even have the chance to fight back. Even in a one-on-one duel, victory wouldn’t be guaranteed!
“How is that possible? When I met him before, he had barely entered the Condensed Qi realm. Even with exceptional talent, there’s no way he could have become so powerful in such a short time!”
Gong Hao’s facial muscles twitched as he clenched his fists tightly. He simply refused to believe that Xiao Yufan’s strength could rise so rapidly, surpassing even Situ Xuan. Could it be that this guy had been playing possum all along?
“There’s nothing impossible about it. Isn’t your own strength something you’ve recently acquired? Below the Post-Heavenly realm, with the deep-rooted resources of powerful hidden families, such advancement is entirely feasible. What’s there to be surprised about?”
Gong Luotian remained calm on the surface, but only he himself knew the turbulence within his heart. A man capable of giving Situ Xuan headaches—could his strength have actually reached the Post-Heavenly realm? That would be truly terrifying…
“This is different. You must remember, my current strength was achieved through extensive use of the Gong family’s resources…”
“Do you really think that the Tian Alliance’s foundation is inferior to ours? If you keep quiet, no one will mistake you for a fool!”
A flicker of disdain flashed in Gong Luotian’s eyes. Naturally, he felt somewhat displeased. If it weren’t for Gong Hao’s status, he wouldn’t have had access to so many resources from the hidden Gong family, nor would his strength have risen so quickly. Even Gong Luotian himself felt a twinge of envy.
Gong Hao pursed his lips, frustrated but unwilling to speak out. He knew Gong Luotian’s strength all too well—this guy’s title as the hidden Gong family’s top young expert was not just empty talk.
And upon hearing mention of the Tian Alliance, even with his usual arrogance, Gong Hao instinctively closed his mouth. The hidden Gong family had elevated him into the ranks of elite young experts, yet the Tian Alliance’s foundation rivaled even some guardian temples. How could the Gong family possibly compete?
Of course, if he ever learned that Xiao Yufan had never relied on the Tian Alliance for his strength, who knows if he’d be utterly devastated!
At the same time, it wasn’t just the hidden Gong family who found Xiao Yufan intriguing—others were also speculating about his power. The martial arts conference was destined to witness some young experts rising to prominence. Yet no one could predict which faction these emerging stars would belong to.
Nonetheless, the appearance of any young powerhouse within a faction would inevitably bring significant influence and elevate their status. Naturally, this was the very ambition of many factions.
If it were not for such ambitions, the Guo family’s hosting of the martial arts conference would certainly have encountered significant opposition. Ironically, the selfish motives of many individuals had unintentionally benefited the Guo family.
Even Xiao Yufan himself hadn’t realized that the moment he arrived at the secluded Guo family estate, a pair of beautiful eyes had been closely following his every move. A breathtaking beauty, silently shedding tears for just one man…
“Honey, this time, many people must have noticed us already. After all, your performance was too dazzling. Even the half-step Post-Heavenly expert Situ Xuan ended up yielding to you!”
After leaving the crowd, Yingluo’s melodious voice rang out. The other three women also wore expressions of mild confusion. Their husband didn’t seem like an impulsive person.
Previously, merely issuing a warning to the hidden Guo family might have been sufficient revenge. However, openly crippling a凝聚劲 peak expert and challenging a half-step Post-Heavenly realm warrior like Situ Xuan seemed somewhat unusual.
“I just wanted to prevent some insignificant pests from bothering me again. Now, anyone who dares to provoke me will have to think twice about their own strength!”
Xiao Yufan wore a confident smile. His reason for being so conspicuous was simply to deter those nuisances from disturbing him. He had made many enemies before. If they all came after him one by one, he’d be too busy to do anything else.
Nodding thoughtfully, the four women understood their husband’s reasoning. Still, they worried that his actions might provoke resentment among others.
Though Xian’er and the other three women remained silent, Xiao Yufan understood their concerns. He sent them a reassuring glance. With his current strength, he had nothing to fear…
Situ Xuan’s decision to stop fighting wasn’t because he had seen through Xiao Yufan’s true power, but because he was clever enough. Besides his caution regarding Xiao Yufan’s strength, he also wanted to create a false impression for others—that Xiao Yufan’s power was even more formidable than it appeared.
It was indeed a ruthless ploy, but Xiao Yufan simply chose not to expose it. If anyone truly wanted to test his strength, he wouldn’t mind playing along.
He had already been at the hidden Guo family estate for quite some time, yet the Guo family showed no sign of movement. He couldn’t help but feel pity for that idiot. It seemed the Guo family had no intention of taking any action after their member was injured.
Of course, Xiao Yufan hoped the hidden Guo family would lose their composure, giving him a legitimate reason to take further action. For now, he felt slightly awkward—but deep down, he still believed the hidden Guo family deserved to be destroyed!
If he encountered that old dog or Guo Junyu, Xiao Yufan wouldn’t hold back. Even if he had to kill them both, he was confident he could escape unscathed…
This confidence did not stem solely from the Tian Alliance, but more importantly, from his own strength. He was no longer the man he had been months ago—he would never again be so disgracefully driven away by the hidden Guo family…
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