Rage!!

Everyone was stunned when they heard his words.

Although Huo Rulie had indeed not admitted defeat, anyone with eyes could see that he had clearly lost the ability to continue fighting.

Qi Yunlong taking him away, while not entirely in line with the "rules" established earlier, was not truly improper either. No normal person would say anything about it, yet he... actually dared to confront even the Qi Family's head? Wasn't he just looking for trouble?

Upon hearing his words, Qi Yunlong's expression instantly turned unpleasant. The reason he had suddenly taken Huo Rulie off the stage was partly because he could not stand his despicable methods, but mainly because Qi Qingyun had suddenly sent him a voice transmission, prompting him to break the "rules." Yet he had never expected this man to be even more arrogant than the rumors claimed!

He had actually questioned him outright, catching him completely off guard...

"Shut up!" At that moment, Wang Tianba suddenly stood up. With a dark expression, he snapped at Du Kongpo. He had never expected Du Kongpo to act like a madman today, biting at everyone he saw.

By stepping out from the Wang Family's seating area, he represented the Wang Family. Anyone with half a brain who thought it over... would immediately assume that the Wang Family had instructed him to come stir up trouble. They might even think he was deliberately confronting Qi Yunlong now because the Wang Family had arrived late, received Qi Yunlong's veiled mockery, and was taking this chance to retaliate against him.

After the Wang Family head rebuked him, Du Kongpo immediately fell silent like a snail...

"!!!" Seeing Du Kongpo not say a word, Wang Tianba's expression darkened further. "You..."

"Hehehe... Patriarch Wang, what impressive methods! You silenced Du Kongpo with a single word. It seems you hold considerable authority within your family..." Qi Yunlong said in a low, sarcastic voice.

Wang Tianba wanted to explain, but upon considering that an explanation might only make things worse, he snorted coldly and returned to his seat.

With a grim expression, he said to the steward beside him, "Once the match is over, make that bastard Du Kongpo get the hell out of here immediately!"

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"Let me take a look, little sister..."

Xiao Feng came before the heavily injured Huo Rulie and gently spoke to the crying little girl beside him.

"Okay..." The little girl timidly stepped aside. Xiao Feng took an antidote pill Xiao Ling'er had given him from his storage space and fed it to Huo Rulie. His right hand lightly brushed over Huo Rulie's eyes as Bright Mystic Force quietly began to circulate.

When Xiao Feng withdrew his hand, Situ Hao anxiously asked, "How is he? How is that boy Huo Rulie?"

Xiao Feng's expression was grave. "This poison is extremely potent. He needs treatment as soon as possible. I'll take him back to the Medical Clinic."

Huo Rulie's sister urgently said, "I want to go too. Take me with you."

"No!" Before Xiao Feng could refuse, Situ Hao sternly stopped her. "Without me by your side, you could easily be corrupted by Abyssal Dust. I promised your parents that I would take good care of you two. Huo Rulie has already suffered such severe injuries. How could I let you get hurt as well?"

Situ Yao also comforted her from the side. "Don't worry, Huo'er. Brother Xiao is very capable. He'll definitely cure your brother."

"Mm... okay." Huo Ling'er nodded aggrievedly.

Xiao Feng looked toward Qi Qingyun, who had followed him over. Seeing her nod, he picked up Huo Rulie and prepared to take him back to the Medical Clinic for treatment.

But at that moment, an extremely punchable voice slowly drifted down from the arena. "I've long heard that Flowing Wind City has a genius who reached the God Tribulation Realm at six years old, yet has failed to break through ever since. I've always wanted to see him for myself. I wonder if you'd be willing to come up and let me witness your abilities?"

Du Kongpo wore an arrogant expression. Though he spoke of witnessing Xiao Feng's skills, his face was full of disdain.

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone's gaze fell upon Xiao Feng.

Feeling everyone's eyes fixed upon him, Xiao Feng's brows lowered... Back then, after breaking through to the God Tribulation Realm, he had never competed with anyone. He had never needed their recognition, so there had been no need to prove anything to them.

Moreover, it was true that he had reached the God Tribulation Realm at six, but it was also true that he had not broken through in twelve years... Unless he advanced, this was a fact he could never change.

After a brief pause, he ignored him. At that moment, Huo Rulie's injuries were clearly far more important than competing with him.

"Hehehe..." Seeing that Xiao Feng had no intention of stepping onto the arena and was instead preparing to leave, Du Kongpo mockingly said, "What, afraid to come up? I thought you were supposed to be something special. The rumors truly weren't wrong. This so-called genius... heh, turns out he's just a cowardly piece of trash!"

"Pah! You stinking rat! My brother Xiao could crush you one-handed. He simply can't be bothered to lower himself to your level. What the hell are you acting so smug for?" Before Xiao Feng could reply, Qi Panjian spoke first in his defense.

"Hehe..." Du Kongpo let out a cold laugh. "Is that so? If he's really as formidable as you claim, why doesn't he come up and spar with me? If he can crush me one-handed, it shouldn't... take very long, should it?"

"You..." Qi Panjian felt as though his lungs were about to explode. Mocked by this stinking rat, he was about to go onstage and teach him a proper lesson when Xiao Feng grabbed his hand and softly said, "Brother Pan, there's no need..."

Facing Du Kongpo, Xiao Feng looked directly into his eyes. His tone was calm yet firm. "If you want to challenge me, I can accept. But it will have to be later. Once I take Brother Huo back to the Medical Clinic, I'll naturally return. How about it?"

Upon hearing this, Du Kongpo fell silent for a moment, seeming to agree. Then his brows suddenly rose as he teasingly said, "What if you don't come back later? Wouldn't it be the same if you came up now?"

"Oh... I get it." Before Xiao Feng could respond, Du Kongpo suddenly seemed to have an "epiphany." In an obnoxious tone, he said, "What? Did you get upset and decide to run back to that rundown Medical Clinic of yours so your sister can comfort you?"

As if he felt the fire was not burning fiercely enough, he tossed on another log...

"But I have to say, your sister's figure... tsk tsk tsk... damn, she's got quite the body!

"Her face is just average, though..."

"But... hehehe... with the lights off, they all look the same. How about I visit your Medical Clinic next time and find out what your sister tastes like?"

"HAHAHAHAHA..." He burst into lecherous laughter.

His laughter carried far and clear... because no one around him was laughing, nor was anyone speaking. Every face was dark. Nearly all of them had received Xiao Ling'er's help before... and she was especially kind to her patients.

To them, Xiao Ling'er was like an angel in their hearts. Du Kongpo was insulting that angel, and the only thing they felt now was rage.

Seeing that no one around him was laughing, Du Kongpo's laughter seemed to stop abruptly out of awkwardness. Yet as though he had not noticed the "wrong" atmosphere around him, he still asked obnoxiously, "Hey, tell me honestly, have you tasted her before?"

Step...

Step...

Step...

Feeling the increasingly cold aura emanating from Xiao Feng, Qi Panjian quietly swallowed and took several large steps away from the grim-faced Xiao Feng.

He knew that although Xiao Feng appeared mild-tempered, Sister Ling'er was the one thing he could never tolerate anyone touching...

Watching Du Kongpo continue laughing wantonly atop the arena, he silently offered a prayer for him.

"Patriarch Situ..." Xiao Feng suddenly tossed Huo Rulie into his arms and said coldly, "Please find someone to take Huo Rulie back to the Medical Clinic for me."

"Okay..." This was Situ Hao's first time seeing Xiao Feng with such an expression. Xiao Feng was clearly only at the God Tribulation Realm, yet Situ Hao's very soul felt chilled.

He could not even say anything unnecessary. Stunned, he said to the person beside him, "Elder Si, go... take Huo Rulie to the Medical Clinic."

"Yes... this old man accepts." Upon hearing the patriarch's command, Elder Si seemed to have received a pardon. He hurriedly picked up Huo Rulie and left.

Only after leaving the Qi Family did he finally let out a slow breath.

Shaking his head, he muttered, "That scared this old man to death!"

Recalling Xiao Feng's dark expression just now, Elder Si involuntarily shuddered. He hurriedly threw away the thought and flew toward the Medical Clinic with Huo Rulie, leaving this place that made his back run cold.

Xiao Feng flew onto the arena. He wore a plain white robe and white boots. No joy, anger, sorrow, or delight could be seen on his face, but the vicious glint hidden in his eyes made people shiver.

"Hahaha..." Seeing Xiao Feng step onto the arena, Du Kongpo laughed loudly. "You cowardly bastard, you finally dared to come up! When you can't beat me later, don't just surrender like that Huo Rulie!"

"Oh..." Xiao Feng suppressed his tone. "Since you said that, then let me remind you as well: don't end up beaten like a stray dog, unable to bear it any longer, surrendering and running home to find your master."

"Hehe... Arrogant!" Du Kongpo sneered at Xiao Feng's words.

Then he seemed to suddenly recall something. Slapping his forehead, he said as though enlightened, "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten. Didn't I just hear Young Master Qi say that you could crush me one-handed? Well, if I were that strong, I might be even more arrogant than Divine Doctor Xiao..."

It sounded like praise, but anyone could see that he was clearly being sarcastic.

One was a rat with a foul reputation, while the other was a healer who saved lives. If they had to choose, they would undoubtedly stand with Xiao Feng, which made them worry for him even more... Du Kongpo was deliberately stressing this matter. Though it had not been said by Xiao Feng himself, if he failed to accomplish it, would he not be utterly humiliated?

Seeing Xiao Feng's expression remain dark, he smiled. "Hehe, I won't make things difficult for you. If you can defeat me in ten moves—oh, no... twenty moves. If you can defeat me within twenty moves, I'll believe in your strength. How about it?"

Seeing Xiao Feng remain silent, he provocatively asked, "Tsk tsk tsk, don't tell me... you don't even dare accept that?"

"You're going too far!" Boss Wang, who had once been treated by Xiao Feng, could not help but rebuke him upon seeing Du Kongpo's provocative face.

It was not just him. Upon hearing Du Kongpo's words, many people frowned.

Both were at the tenth level of the God Tribulation Realm, so their gap should not have been great. For Xiao Feng to defeat him within twenty moves was simply a fantasy, yet Du Kongpo had deliberately proposed such a condition. Coupled with the "boasting" Qi Panjian had done earlier... if Xiao Feng refused, he would seem incompetent; if he accepted but failed, he would lose all face.

"Heh..." At that moment, an exceptionally clear scoff entered everyone's ears, including Du Kongpo's, whose face was filled with laughter.

Hearing Xiao Feng actually dare to scoff, the smile on Du Kongpo's face froze. Xiao Feng could still laugh at a time like this!

He pressed, "What, has Divine Doctor Xiao decided whether to accept my condition?"

"Of course. You've already given me such a 'discount,' so why wouldn't I accept?" Xiao Feng replied.

"You can't, Divine Doctor Xiao! How can you agree to him?" As soon as Xiao Feng finished speaking, the audience began worrying for him.

"Hahaha..." Seeing Xiao Feng agree, Du Kongpo broke into unrestrained laughter again. "Then it's settled. I hope Divine Doctor Xiao will show mercy later, hahaha..."

Seeing that both sides were ready, Qi Yunlong stood in the center of the arena. He gave Xiao Feng an almost imperceptible glance before loudly announcing, "Begin!"

The instant the word fell, Du Kongpo charged forward. In the blink of an eye, he arrived before Xiao Feng. Mystic force gathered, and a massive phantom fist appeared.

Shattering Sky Fist!

With a low roar, the enormous fist shadow smashed viciously toward Xiao Feng's forehead.

Yet Xiao Feng stood as though he had been frightened stupid, showing no sign of dodging.

"Dodge!"

"That's right! Why isn't Divine Doctor Xiao dodging?" "The Shattering Sky Fist is Du Kongpo's signature technique! Rumor has it that once cultivated to mastery, it can shatter the heavens with a punch..."

"This... Divine Doctor Xiao has probably been treating patients all this time and never seen such a powerful punch. Could he have been scared stiff by its force?"

Upon hearing someone say that, everyone was instantly dumbfounded. His words actually made some sense...

Xiao Feng was not worried yet, but the audience was already anxiously concerned for him.

But what happened next made their pupils abruptly shrink. As Xiao Feng faced the approaching fist shadow, he finally moved—but he merely slowly raised his right hand and extended three fingers!

"Three fingers? Does he intend to catch the Shattering Sky Fist with three fingers? He... has he gone mad?" The audience cried out in shock at Xiao Feng's action.

Seeing that Xiao Feng neither dodged nor defended, merely extending three fingers symbolically, Du Kongpo's face lit up with delight. I thought I would need to rely on someone else... This is even better. I'll destroy you with my own hands!

Pfft!

The fist shadow descended. There was no spray of blood, no cloud of dust. There were only pairs of eyes suddenly widening in disbelief.

"This... this..."

The audience was so stunned that they could barely speak. They saw Xiao Feng form a claw with three fingers and effortlessly catch Du Kongpo's Shattering Sky Fist!

Even Du Kongpo's expression changed drastically. Seeing his Shattering Sky Fist stopped, he blankly muttered in disbelief, "How... how is this possible?!"

"Three fingers... caught it. What kind of strength does that require?" Everyone stood dumbfounded, as if witnessing an illusion, unable to recover for a long time.

They were clearly both at the tenth level of the God Tribulation Realm, yet Xiao Feng had caught that terrifying fist shadow with only three fingers.

That mighty fist shadow, before him, seemed like... a bubble, as though anyone could casually catch it.

Xiao Feng sneered. "Don't worry. You'll have plenty to endure!"

His three fingers clenched...

Crack!

In an instant, he effortlessly crushed the fist shadow!

"!!!" Terror appeared in Du Kongpo's eyes. He had just tried to retreat and widen the distance, but his palm was instantly restrained by Xiao Feng. He tried to break free, but Xiao Feng's hand was like a branding iron. He could not move it in the slightest!

Xiao Feng scoffed. "Why are you leaving so quickly?"

As his words fell, he tightened his grip. Du Kongpo's protective mystic force was instantly crushed as well!

Then he twisted his hand...

Crack!

A crisp sound of shattering bones entered everyone's ears. Only then did they realize that Xiao Feng's casual twist had directly broken and deformed Du Kongpo's entire arm!

"AAAAAAAHHHH!"

A miserable howl rang out. The pain of having his entire arm twisted apart made Du Kongpo scream miserably.

Xiao Feng paid it no heed. He fiercely poured mystic force into Du Kongpo's arm. In an instant, Du Kongpo's entire arm exploded, its tendons and bones reduced to dust!

Bang! Bang! Bang...

Explosions rang out continuously as blood and chunks of flesh wildly splattered across the arena.

"Ugh, AAAAAHHH!"

An even more miserable scream followed. He crouched on the ground, clutching his ruined right arm with his left hand. The arrogance on his face had long vanished, leaving only the distortion brought by agonizing pain.

Hearing Du Kongpo's miserable screams, the audience felt their backs turn cold and unconsciously sucked in a breath.

"I con—"

After just one exchange, Du Kongpo knew that he had no chance of winning. Though shocked by Xiao Feng's strength, he had no time to think about that now. He only wanted to surrender and escape the pain of shattered tendons and broken bones.

But before he could finish speaking, his vision was suddenly blocked by a pair of white boots, which came closer and closer...

Bang!

With an explosive sound, his head and body were kicked heavily to the ground, leaving him lying on his back.

The stench of blood instantly flooded his mouth. Ignoring his injuries, he was about to shout that he surrendered when the space above him suddenly darkened...

Bang!

Like a cannonball, Xiao Feng's white boot viciously stomped on his face. Du Kongpo's head instantly pressed spiderweb-like cracks into the arena!

"Ugh... I con..." He tried to cry out that he surrendered again, but he suddenly felt the boot on his face twisting back and forth, stuffing his mouth full of dirt...

"Mmph—!"

When had he ever suffered such humiliation? He was about to circulate his mystic force and make a desperate stand against Xiao Feng, but the force on his head suddenly increased. The cracks in the ground deepened, and the mystic force he had just begun to circulate was mercilessly crushed by Xiao Feng!

His struggles quickly weakened. He began wondering why Xiao Feng was clearly releasing only the mystic force of the tenth level God Tribulation Realm, yet possessed such terrifying strength. He could not understand!

Xiao Feng stared at Du Kongpo beneath his foot, his expression vicious. There was no joy of victory, nor a trace of sympathy... He murmured like a demon, "You refused a chance to keep your dignity, Du Kongpo. Let me tell you..."

"You may still keep a shred of face if you insult me, but if you insult my Ling'er, then you have touched... the string of my rage!"

The entire venue fell deathly silent. They were clearly both at the tenth level of the God Tribulation Realm, so they should have been evenly matched.

Even if they were not, Du Kongpo should have lasted several moves. Yet this was, utterly and completely... a crushing defeat!