Is This the Blood Coagulation Third Realm?

At the entrance of the Flying Bird First Martial Hall.

With that young man from the Xu family pointing his finger, Shen Zhou instantly became the center of attention.

Especially since Flying Bird City's number one beauty was right by his side, their relationship seeming far from ordinary—this naturally stirred more guesses and fantasies among the crowd.

Shen Zhou now recognized him too; the accuser was none other than the Xu family young master, Xu Liansheng, whom he had beaten up at the teahouse on his way to Flying Bird City.

Back then, fearing future trouble, he had made up a fake name, 'Yang Guo,' never expecting there to be a real Yang family in the city, let alone that the two families would come to blows over it.

But in this situation, Shen Zhou certainly wasn't foolish enough to admit he was 'Yang Guo'—less trouble was better. So, looking at the furious Xu Liansheng before him, he said calmly, "Who are you? I don't know you. You must have the wrong person."

Xu Liansheng grew even angrier, glaring viciously at Shen Zhou. "I'd recognize you even if you were ground to ashes. Back then, at the Four Directions Teahouse, it was you who hit me and stole my Xu family's clan-defining technique, the 'Wild Desart Art.' You still want to deny it? Maybe you never thought I'd find you again one day.

Today, no matter what you say, you're not getting away!"

With that, Xu Liansheng lunged to grab Shen Zhou, intending to capture him first.

Though Pei Dahai was still somewhat confused, seeing someone attack his junior brother, he immediately stepped forward and blocked Xu Liansheng's hand, saying, "I think there must be some misunderstanding here."

As he spoke, he secretly shot Shen Zhou a wink behind him, signaling for the latter to leave first.

But before Shen Zhou, Tan Tong, and the others could slip away, the Xu family's Hall Master, Xu Tianqiao, stepped forward to block Shen Zhou's escape route, saying coldly, "So you're 'Yang Guo'? I don't care if there's a misunderstanding, and I don't care who's backing you. If you dare provoke my Xu family, not even the Heavenly King himself can protect you today!"

These words were clearly aimed at Pei Dahai and Qin Mingyue beside him.

He suspected that the Qin family might be scheming behind this.

After all, the Xu and Qin families had never gotten along, and in about ten days, the two families were set to negotiate the division of the 'Fire Crystal' mine in the north of the city.

At this juncture, any small incident could be a premeditated move by the Qin family, so he couldn't let it slide easily.

On the other side, the Yang family had been carrying the blame for half a month, and now that they'd finally found the real culprit, they were also simmering with anger. Yang Ming led his men to block Shen Zhou as well, saying, "Who exactly are you? Impersonating my Yang family and sullying our name—if you don't explain yourself clearly, don't blame me for being rude."

In an instant, both the Xu and Yang families turned their spears on Shen Zhou, the situation growing extremely tense.

More and more onlookers gathered, their murmurs unceasing.

Seeing this scene, Pei Dahai felt immense pressure and quietly asked Shen Zhou, "Junior Brother Shen Zhou, what the hell is going on? Explain quickly, or your big brother here can't hold it together alone!"

Qin Mingyue, watching the scene, for some reason, not only didn't step in to help but even silently took a step back.

At this sight, Shen Zhou actually smiled.

Though things had taken an unexpected turn, he didn't see it as a problem.

He patted Pei Dahai on the shoulder and said, "It's fine, Senior Brother. Step aside, let me handle this."

With that, Shen Zhou deliberately moved past Pei Dahai and stepped forward. Facing the Xu and Yang families' accusations and Xu Liansheng's furious glare, he curled his lip and said, "Both the Xu family and the Yang family want me to give you an explanation. But I want to say... who the hell do you think you are? Why should I give you an explanation!"

Shen Zhou's voice sharpened at the end, exuding an overwhelming aura.

The Xu and Yang families' expressions shifted simultaneously. "You..."

Before they could speak, Shen Zhou sneered again, "That's right, I did hit this guy outside the city back then. But do you Xu family know why I hit him?"

Xu Tianqiao narrowed his eyes slightly and replied, "Xu Liansheng is a member of my Xu family. No matter what he did, you had no right to lay a hand on him, and even less right to steal my family's clan-defining technique!"

"Bullshit!" Shen Zhou cursed outright. "He bullies others, and they can't fight back? What kind of damn logic is that? If he commits murder and arson, just because he's a Xu, are others supposed to wait to die?"

Xu Tianqiao's face darkened instantly.

Xu Liansheng wanted to retort, but his lips moved twice without a word coming out.

Because the original incident had indeed been started by him.

Shen Zhou then turned to Yang Ming. "And you Yang family—I say you're a bunch of useless trash, and don't you dare disagree. I told that Xu guy my name was 'Yang Guo,' that's true, but I never said I was part of your Yang family. Is the surname 'Yang' exclusive to your family in this world?

Later, when the Xu family came after you over this, that was them being unreasonable. You should have fought them, not come looking for me!

At the end of the day, isn't it just because you think the Xu family is too tough to mess with?

Bullying the weak and fearing the strong—and you call yourselves one of the Five Great Families? I'm embarrassed for you.

And you still have the nerve to demand an explanation from me?

You can take your demand and shove it!"

After hearing this, the crowd was stunned.

They looked at Shen Zhou as if he were a god.

How many years had it been? Since the founding of the Five Great Families, probably no one had ever dared to scold them like this.

But now, someone had stood before the Xu and Yang families and torn into them so viciously—this was beyond 'awesome'; it was downright legendary!

Yang Ming's eyes blazed with fury, his fists nearly dripping with water from being clenched so tight.

Just as the Xu and Yang families were about to lose their patience and make a move, a blue-clad figure suddenly stepped out from the crowd.

It was a young man of twenty-one or twenty-two, holding a white paper fan, adorned with gold and jade, exuding elegance. He walked forward clapping, "Good, well said! Brother Shen Zhou truly lives up to being the one who drew the Qin Family Ancestral Divine Weapon—your style is indeed extraordinary!"

At these words, the tense, sword-drawn atmosphere suddenly froze.

What?

This divine man who had just cursed out the Xu and Yang families was the same youth who had earlier pulled out the Qin Family Ancestral Divine Weapon?

Really?

Then someone recognized the blue-clad youth and announced loudly, "This man is Chu Tianqi of the Chu Family, one of the Five Great Families. What he says shouldn't be false."

Many eyes turned toward Qin Mingyue at the back of the crowd, hoping she would step forward to confirm it.

And for reasons unknown, Qin Mingyue, who had remained silent until now, actually spoke. She said only one word: "Yes."

The answer sent shockwaves through the crowd, pushing the atmosphere to a new peak.

"What, this kid really is the Sword Drawer!"

"No wonder he dared to go head-to-head with the Xu and Yang Families—turns out he has the Qin Family backing him."

"Damn, this guy pulled the Qin Family Iron Sword, doesn't that mean he's Qin Mingyue's husband? And the Qin Family is going to go all out to train him—how did this bastard get all the good luck?"

In the crowd, countless people looked at Shen Zhou with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

If they could throw things right now, Shen Zhou would probably be buried under rotten tomatoes and stinky eggs.

To all this, Shen Zhou remained expressionless, unmoved. He only cast a thoughtful glance at Qin Mingyue.

She had kept quiet the whole time but chose to speak now. On the surface, it was under public pressure, but Shen Zhou felt this little girl had done it on purpose.

And that guy named 'Chu Tianqi'—Shen Zhou recognized him now. He was the one who had revealed the inside story about the Qin Family Iron Sword back at the Qin Family arena.

Who would have thought he was also from one of the Five Great Families.

"No wonder he knew so much..."

This thought flashed through Shen Zhou's mind.

At the front of the crowd.

Hearing that Shen Zhou was the Qin Family Sword Drawer, Yang Ming was a bit surprised, but the Qin Family's status as a second-rate family wasn't enough to make him hesitate. He said sternly, "Whoever you are, if you dare insult my Yang Family, I will never let this go!"

Xu Tianqiao's face darkened, and he said viciously, "Fine, so this was all your Qin Family's scheme all along. Then today, none of you Qin people are leaving!"

With Shen Zhou's identity as the Sword Drawer exposed, the Xu and Yang Families pressing hard, and the Chu Family's sudden involvement, the situation in an instant grew even more heated, tense, and oppressive.

Beside him, Pei Dahai was sweating, his fists clenched. He wanted to step forward and share the pressure with his junior brother several times, but he couldn't bring himself to take that step.

The scale was too big. He was only at the Blood Coagulation Ninth Realm—he couldn't bear it!

Tan Tong and Dongfang Hongyu remained in shock and bewilderment.

Faced with this, Shen Zhou let out a 'heh' of laughter.

Xu Tianqiao said darkly, "What are you laughing at?"

Shen Zhou threw his head back and laughed. "Actually, after all that talk just now, I only wanted to tell you one thing: by reason, I'm not wrong.

But it seems you don't want to reason with me.

Maybe in your eyes, might makes right, so no matter whose fault it is, you won't let me go.

Since that's the case, things become simple..."

The crowd was baffled, not knowing what Shen Zhou meant.

Only Qin Mingyue, who had been through a similar situation, suddenly had her eyes light up.

Maybe from the very beginning, she had been waiting for this moment...

The next moment, Shen Zhou raised his right hand, and a black iron sword appeared in his palm. He shook the blade, pointing it straight at the Xu and Yang Families, and said, "Now, I'm right here. Anyone who wants trouble with me, step forward. Little master here will have a chat with you through his sword, and we'll see... whose fist is bigger!!!"

As Shen Zhou's words fell, a surging, untamed, battle-defying aura suddenly erupted from him.

This aura was like a tidal wave, instantly sweeping through the entire street.

Seeing this, Dongfang Hongyu's eyes nearly popped out. He quickly asked Tan Tong beside him, "What cultivation is Shen Zhou at now?"

Tan Tong said blankly, "Blood... Blood Coagulation Third Realm."

The fat Dongfang was dumbfounded.

Is this a 'Blood Coagulation Third Realm'?