Yun Shan picked himself up from the ground and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
He stared at Xiao Chen, his expression filled with shock.
"How is this possible..."
Yun Shan murmured, "I am a Dou Zong powerhouse—how could I be driven back by a single palm strike from you?"
The entire venue fell into dead silence.
Everyone stood frozen, unable to speak.
Yun Leng, standing at a distance, had a face as pale as death.
"The Old Sect Leader was forced back by Xiao Chen's palm..."
One of the Misty Cloud Sect elders spoke, his voice trembling.
"How can this be? The Old Sect Leader is a Dou Zong powerhouse."
Another elder said, "Xiao Chen is just a Snake-Person—how could he possess such strength?"
"Exactly. The Old Sect Leader has cultivated for so many years; how old is Xiao Chen?"
"But the facts are right before our eyes. The Old Sect Leader was indeed driven back by his palm."
The Misty Cloud Sect members buzzed with discussion, shock written across every face.
Gu He watched Xiao Chen, his eyes full of astonishment.
He said nothing, only clenched his fists.
Nalan Yanran stood beside Yun Yun, her eyes wide.
"Teacher, Xiao Chen..."
Nalan Yanran spoke, her voice trembling.
"He actually drove back Grandmaster with a single palm."
Yun Yun remained silent.
She looked at Xiao Chen, her gaze complex.
This Snake-Person was far stronger than she had imagined.
Three-Star Dou Zong.
And at the peak, at that.
"Teacher, Grandmaster is a Dou Zong powerhouse."
Nalan Yanran said, "How could Xiao Chen be this strong?"
Nalan Yanran bit her lip.
She had warned Xiao Chen earlier that Grandmaster would not let him off.
But now, Grandmaster had been driven back by Xiao Chen's palm.
Nalan Yanran lowered her head and said nothing.
Medusa stood to one side, watching Xiao Chen, a flicker of surprise passing through her eyes.
She knew Xiao Chen had broken through to Dou Zong.
But she hadn't expected his strength to have already reached Three-Star Dou Zong Peak.
And all in a single night.
Medusa felt a surge of emotion but said nothing.
The several elders of the Snake-People Tribe stood not far away, all utterly stunned.
The First Elder was the first to recover, his face breaking into a broad smile.
"Defeating Yun Shan in one move—this greatly boosts the prestige of our Snake-People Tribe."
The Third Elder also spoke, "Indeed. Yun Shan is a Dou Zong powerhouse, and Xiao Chen defeated him with a single palm. Once this spreads, let's see who dares to look down on our Snake-People Tribe."
"To have reached Three-Star Dou Zong at such a young age is truly remarkable."
The Fourth Elder said, "With Xiao Chen in our Snake-People Tribe, why worry about not growing strong?"
The Second Elder stood to the side, his expression somewhat sour.
He said nothing, only watched Xiao Chen with complicated eyes.
In the past, he had looked down on Xiao Chen, thinking him a waste.
But now, Xiao Chen was already a Three-Star Dou Zong.
Far stronger than him by an immeasurable margin.
The Second Elder lowered his head, not daring to say more.
Xiao Chen looked at Yun Shan and said flatly, "If you don't want to die here, get out of my way now."
Yun Shan's expression shifted.
"What did you say?"
Yun Shan said coldly.
"I said, get out of the Snake-People Tribe's territory."
Xiao Chen said, "Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran are already my wives. You have no right to take them away."
Yun Shan's face turned ashen.
"You."
Yun Shan gritted his teeth. "This old man is the former Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect. How could I suffer such humiliation from a snake-person?"
"Humiliation?"
Xiao Chen said flatly.
"If you're not convinced, you can keep fighting."
Yun Shan stared at Xiao Chen, his eyes blazing with fury.
He had lived for so many years, yet never suffered such disgrace.
Beaten back with a single palm strike by a snake-person, and told to scram in front of so many people.
Yun Shan clenched his teeth, his heart full of resentment.
"This old man doesn't believe it."
With that, Yun Shan struck a palm at Xiao Chen.
This strike used all his strength.
He even burned the Dou Qi within his body.
Xiao Chen looked at him, raised his hand, and struck back.
"Boom."
The two palms collided with a thunderous roar.
Yun Shan flew backward and crashed heavily to the ground.
"Pfft."
Yun Shan spat out a mouthful of blood, his face deathly pale.
He struggled to get up, only to find the Dou Qi in his body draining away wildly.
"No... impossible..."
Yun Shan's voice trembled.
He sensed his own strength, and his expression completely changed.
"Nine-star Dou Huang peak..."
Yun Shan murmured, his eyes filled with despair.
His strength had fallen from Dou Ancestor to Nine-star Dou Huang peak.
"My strength... my strength..."
Yun Shan lay on the ground, his whole body shaking.
He had cultivated for decades, barely breaking through to Dou Ancestor.
But now, in a single night, he had fallen back to Dou Huang.
Yun Shan looked at Xiao Chen, his eyes full of hatred.
But even more so, fear.
This snake-person was too strong.
He was no match at all.
"This old man's strength... how could it..."
Yun Shan muttered, his voice full of disbelief.
"Fallen from Dou Ancestor?"
Yun Leng stood in the distance, his face pale.
"The old Sect Leader's strength has dropped to Nine-star Dou Huang peak?"
"This Xiao Chen..."
"First he repelled the old Sect Leader with one palm, and now he's reduced his strength..."
The Misty Cloud Sect members all turned pale, their hearts filled with terror.
Gu He looked at Xiao Chen, his expression grave.
Without a word, he turned and prepared to leave.
Xiao Chen looked at Yun Shan and said flatly, "Still want to fight?"
Yun Shan said nothing.
He lay on the ground, gasping for air.
"Get lost," Xiao Chen said. "Don't ever appear on Snake-People territory again."
Yun Shan struggled to his feet, looking at Xiao Chen with eyes full of unwillingness.
But he dared not strike again.
If he did, he might not even keep his life.
"Let's go." Yun Shan gritted his teeth, turned, and left.
Yun Leng and the other elders quickly followed.
Gu He glanced at Xiao Chen, then turned and left as well.
The Misty Cloud Sect's party vanished into the desert.
Xiao Chen withdrew his gaze, turned, and walked toward the Snake-People tribe.
Medusa watched him, said nothing, and followed.
The several elders also trailed behind, each face carrying shock.
Back in the Stone Hall, Medusa sat on the throne.
Xiao Chen stood in the hall, expressionless.
The elders stood on either side, looking at Xiao Chen with admiration in their eyes.
The First Elder spoke: "Defeating Yun Shan in one move greatly boosts our Snake-People's prestige."
"As expected of my grandson."
The Second Elder stood to the side, his expression somewhat sour.
"Queen, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave," Xiao Chen said.
Medusa nodded.
"Everyone withdraw," Medusa said flatly.
The elders bowed, turned, and left the Stone Hall.
Xiao Chen also turned to leave.
"Xiao Chen, stay," Medusa suddenly said.
Xiao Chen stopped, turned, and looked at her.
After the elders left, only Medusa and Xiao Chen remained in the Stone Hall.
Medusa sat on the throne, watching Xiao Chen.
"Come here," Medusa said flatly.
Xiao Chen stepped forward and stood before her.
Medusa raised a hand and probed Xiao Chen's strength.
A moment later, she withdrew her hand, and when she looked at Xiao Chen's expression, a flash of shock passed through her eyes.
"Indeed, Three-Star Dou Zong Peak."
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