Chapter 50: Extremely Domineering
"What do you think you are, telling me to get down?" Lin Feng's tone was indifferent, speaking coldly. These people were indeed each more arrogant than the last, none of them taking him seriously, all of them looking down on him, Lin Feng.
He wanted to see what right they had to look down on him, what backing they truly had.
"What do I think I am?" Bai Yuanhao's lips curled with a hint of cold mockery. "You're nothing but a pawn I used to participate in this martial meet, a mere dog of mine, and yet you dare ask me what I think I am."
"Qiu Lan, the person you chose really isn't much. Although his strength is passable, he's not very obedient."
Qiu Lan smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "Duoming, don't oppose my brother. You're far from being his match. Come down."
"Brother?" The crowd's hearts trembled. Qiu Lan was actually calling this suddenly appearing arrogant young man "brother."
"I'm just here to participate in the martial meet, not anyone's subordinate," Lin Feng said indifferently. "As for whether I'm his match, you're jumping to conclusions too early."
"Heh, I didn't expect that in a small place like Yangzhou City, there would still be someone daring to speak to me like this, Qiu Yuanhao. Truly audacious."
"Qiu Lan, Qiu Yuanhao. You're also named Qiu." Nalan Xiong stood there, a flash of shock passing through his eyes as he questioned.
"You guessed right. I'm also named Qiu. And Qiu Lan and I are from the Qiu family of Yangzhou City back in the day—the Qiu family you wiped out in one night." Qiu Yuanhao's gaze was piercing, staring coldly and mercilessly at Nalan Xiong.
"Back then, every member of my Qiu family was exceptionally gifted, possessing powerful martial souls. Our rise was only a matter of time, and we were set to become the strongest family in Yangzhou City. But we never expected you, City Lord Nalan Xiong, to be so despicable. Fearing my Qiu family's rise, you mobilized the city's elite in one night, ambushed and slaughtered my Qiu family, nearly wiping us out completely. Do you still remember this blood debt?"
"Boom!"
The crowd's hearts trembled. Qiu Yuanhao and Qiu Lan were actually from the former Qiu family of Yangzhou City.
Many people there had heard of the Qiu family from back then. With their powerful Golden Body martial soul, the Qiu family had risen like a comet, unstoppable. But just as the Qiu family's brilliance was at its peak, overnight, the Qiu family suddenly vanished from Yangzhou City, leaving no trace. Some guessed the family had moved away, while others speculated they had been killed by enemies.
But no one ever imagined that the Qiu family had been wiped out by the City Lord's Mansion, with the bodies destroyed and the evidence so thoroughly cleaned up.
Nalan Xiong's chest heaved, rage surging within him, a fierce killing intent flashing in his eyes. He hadn't expected these remnants of the Qiu family to still be alive.
"What, want to kill us to silence us again?" Qiu Yuanhao sneered coldly. "Nalan Xiong, I advise you not to be impulsive. Your Nalan family can survive a little longer. Wait until I personally destroy your Nalan family to avenge this. Otherwise, your Nalan family might be erased from Yangzhou City tomorrow or the day after."
"Is that so? I'd like to see how my Nalan family gets erased from Yangzhou City," Nalan Xiong said with a cold laugh.
"Father," Nalan Feng called out again at this moment, shaking her head at Nalan Xiong. This made everyone's hearts tighten. It seemed Qiu Yuanhao wasn't lying; he might have significant backing behind him. Otherwise, Nalan Feng wouldn't be so hesitant.
"Bai Yuanhao, I don't believe you dare to touch me," Nalan Feng said coldly.
"I don't dare kill you, but I do dare to humiliate you. Today, I've come to Yangzhou City to restore my Qiu family's prestige, to make everyone understand how filthy and despicable your Nalan family is, how utterly contemptible. When I return to Yangzhou City another day, that will be the day of your Nalan family's destruction."
Qiu Yuanhao said arrogantly, "Alright, all three of you come at once. The geniuses of Yangzhou City—how laughable."
"You have your vendetta, and you should seek revenge. But you shouldn't use me as your stepping stone to rise," Lin Feng thought to himself, then looked at Qiu Yuanhao and said, "After the martial meet, your affairs have nothing to do with me."
"Foolish. Do you really think you're someone important? If I, Qiu Yuanhao, want to kill you, I'll kill you. A mere dog dares to be so arrogant. Since you refuse to get lost, then stay here forever," Qiu Yuanhao sneered.
"A dog? Kill me if you want?" Lin Feng shook his head inwardly. Qiu Lan and Qiu Yuanhao had a blood feud, and he could understand their hatred, so he had given them the respect they deserved. But Qiu Yuanhao was self-righteous, offering only insults and humiliation. If that was the case, then why should Lin Feng care about Qiu Yuanhao's vendetta?
"Geniuses of Yangzhou City? Today, I'll show everyone how useless you all are," Qiu Yuanhao declared arrogantly. His martial soul erupted, and his entire body was bathed in golden radiance, refracting the sunlight to become even more dazzling and blinding. It was even more brilliant than Nalan Feng's Golden Arm martial soul.
"This is the Golden Body martial soul. Impressive," the crowd thought in shock. At this moment, Qiu Yuanhao's whole body had turned golden, impervious to blades and spears.
"Nalan Feng, you think yourself a genius, arrogant and proud, with your Golden Arm martial soul. Try taking one of my strikes."
Qiu Yuanhao's long hair flew wildly, his entire demeanor unrestrained. Combined with his golden body, he gave off an invincible, unbeatable aura.
He stomped heavily on the main battle platform, causing the entire stage to tremble. Even the crowd watching from a distance could feel the immense power of that casual stomp.
"Indestructible Golden Body Art."
Qiu Yuanhao was in high spirits, shouting as he threw a punch toward Nalan Feng.
The Indestructible Golden Body Art was a martial technique Qiu Yuanhao had obtained by chance—a Profound Grade Low-Rank technique that perfectly complemented his Golden Body martial soul. Its attacks were domineering and fierce, and Qiu Yuanhao had used it to kill countless opponents of the same level.
"Overbearing Fist," Nalan Feng shouted as she saw Qiu Yuanhao's attack coming. She refused to believe her Golden Arm martial soul was much weaker than his Golden Body martial soul.
"Boom, boom..."
Domineering clashed with domineering. The space trembled violently. Between their golden fists, a dazzling white current howled out, turning into a fierce gale that swept through the area.
"Break for me."
The golden light on Qiu Yuanhao's body blazed brilliantly, and an unstoppable power surged from his fist. Nalan Feng let out a muffled groan, her body flying backward. She slid dozens of steps before stabilizing herself, breathing heavily.
Looking back at Qiu Yuanhao, his face still wore that arrogant, cold smile, his breath steady without the slightest fluctuation.
The proud daughter of Yangzhou City, Nalan Feng, was utterly defeated before Qiu Yuanhao—unable to withstand even a single blow.
"Even the Overbearing Fist couldn't match him. He's so strong."
The Overbearing Fist was renowned for its fierce attacks, but Qiu Yuanhao's Golden Body martial soul, combined with the Indestructible Golden Body Art, was even more domineering and incredibly powerful.
"And you call yourself a genius? You can only show off in a small place like Yangzhou City," Qiu Yuanhao taunted, then turned his gaze to Lin Qian and Lin Feng.
"Your turn. Both of you come at once. I don't mind teaching you ignorant chickens and dogs a lesson, letting you wastes understand what kind of people deserve to be called geniuses."
Arrogant. Qiu Yuanhao was not just arrogant—he was beyond arrogant, looking down on the talents of Yangzhou City as if they were trash. But having defeated Nalan Feng with a single strike, he certainly had the right to be arrogant.
"This is what a true young elite looks like, a true genius," the crowd thought, their eyes shining with admiration for Qiu Yuanhao's strength. The people they looked up to couldn't even withstand one of his moves. What glory that was.
On the Nine Heavens Continent, martial arts reigned supreme, and everyone revered the strong.
"And what about you? Aren't you just showing off in Yangzhou City right now?"
At this moment, a remark came from Lin Feng's lips, making the crowd freeze. This guy had quite the nerve, daring to insult even Qiu Yuanhao.
Qiu Yuanhao's expression shifted, a playful look in his eyes as he glanced at Lin Feng. "You have some guts, and you were once my dog, so I'll spare your life this time. But death can be avoided; punishment cannot. I'll just shut that stinking mouth of yours."
"Dog this, dog that. You must be used to being a dog yourself," Lin Feng sneered disdainfully. Although Qiu Yuanhao's martial technique and martial soul were powerful, his strength was still at the Spirit Martial Realm, First Layer. Otherwise, that punch just now would have done more than just knock Nalan Feng back.
"Shut your mouth," Qiu Yuanhao roared. He liked calling others dogs, but he hated it when anyone dared say that to him. His figure flickered, his golden body invincible as he lunged at Lin Feng.