Are You Worthy?

"If they knew my teacher could kill even a Soul Emperor in one move, wouldn't they be scared to death?"

"Hmph."

What a bunch of ignorant fools.

At that moment, her face was full of pride, as though she were the one who had defeated a Soul King in a single move.

Among the crowd, the members of the Oriental Family also had their expressions change.

Whether this person before them was a Soul King Invincible at the Same Rank or a Soul Emperor,

he was undoubtedly a genius among geniuses.

When dealing with someone like this, one either avoided offending them or killed them before they could grow.

But a genius like him might have some great power backing him.

The wisest choice was to retreat for now and investigate his background before making further plans.

But the Oriental Family had sacrificed far too much for today.

They were truly unwilling to stop just like that.

The leader among them gave one of the blue-haired elders a meaningful look.

The blue-haired elder snorted coldly and slowly walked out from the crowd with his hands behind his back.

As he walked, he released his martial soul.

A Flame King Boar appeared behind him.

This was the Oriental Family's inherited martial soul.

Then, six soul rings rose from his body—three yellow, one purple, and two black.

"It's the Oriental Family's Third Elder, Dongfang Yichen! He's one of the Oriental Family's three great Soul Emperors."

The moment he appeared, everyone recognized him.

"Wow, looks like today's show is only just beginning!"

"Who do you think is stronger, that kid or Dongfang Yichen?"

The people beside him immediately looked at him as if he were an idiot. "Are you stupid? No matter how strong that kid is, he can't possibly be a Soul Emperor! Do you think he's Si Tingxuan from the Odd Weapons Academy?"

Long Wu stood at the very back of the group and happened to hear that.

A strange expression appeared on her face as she muttered softly, "What a coincidence. My teacher really is Si Tingxuan. I really wonder what your expressions will be when you learn the truth."

"Tsk, tsk. I'm really looking forward to it."

"Beast Flame."

At that moment, the first soul ring on Dongfang Yichen's body lit up.

He then struck out with his palm toward the space between the Fang Family head and Fang Hai.

A boar formed from flames charged forth!

It swiftly rushed between the two men, and its intense heat immediately warmed their bodies considerably.

But Si Tingxuan's chill had already seeped deep into their bodies.

How could it possibly be completely dispelled so easily?

Still, it barely melted the frost covering their bodies, allowing them to move again.

Their movements were extremely stiff, however, their faces pale and their lips purple.

Clearly, Dongfang Yichen had overestimated himself.

"Pfft."

Dongfang Yichen, who had thought he could easily save the two, had a face as dark as thunder!

Hua Qingluo, Hua Mengxin, and the others all burst out laughing.

The Fang Family head struggled to raise a hand and pointed at Hua Qingluo. Trembling, he said, "You... you... you're so vicious. Fang Hai is your fiancé after all, and I'm your elder. Yet you actually had someone deal such a cruel blow to us."

The moment he said that, Hua Qingluo's face flushed red with anger.

"Who was the one shouting about breaking off the engagement just now? Now you're saying you're my elder? Now you're saying he's my fiancé?"

"Can you have even a little shame?"

"Pfft."

This time, even the onlookers could not help laughing.

Indeed, they had just blocked her door and loudly demanded to break off the engagement.

And now they were putting on the airs of elders.

Everyone looked down on the Fang Family's actions.

Although everyone in the city knew that getting involved with the Hua Family now was courting death,

the Hua Family had always treated the Fang Family well. Even if they wanted to draw a line to protect themselves, there was no need to make such a scene.

They could have simply broken off the engagement and cut all ties between the two families.

But doing it this way meant completely disregarding all past affection and tearing off all pretense!

This was simply too heartless. Even kicking someone when they were down had limits! It was utterly shameless.

Hearing this, Si Tingxuan pretended to be surprised and turned to Hua Qingluo. "Is he really your fiancé?"

Hua Qingluo nodded.

Si Tingxuan's face darkened as he scolded, "Nonsense. How could my disciple possibly be worthy of being pursued by such trash? Break off the engagement!"

"Hee hee!"

Wasn't her usually cold-faced teacher suddenly adorable?

Both Hua Qingluo and Long Wu covered their mouths and giggled.

Hua Mengxin and Wang Shengnan exchanged glances. They were happy, but also deeply envious.

"Pfft."

Many of the onlookers could not hold back and burst out laughing.

That turn had come a little too quickly!

The people who had just demanded to break off the engagement were now being looked down upon and getting dumped instead.

What a show! This was the kind of spectacle people would talk about with relish for an entire year!

As eager spectators, they were all excited.

They wanted to know who would ultimately be the one breaking off the engagement.

Dongfang Yichen stared at Si Tingxuan with a grim expression. "The matter between the Hua Family and the Liu Family is not something you have the right to interfere in."

Hua Qingluo immediately retorted, "Then why is someone from the Oriental Family meddling here?"

"Insolence!"

Who was Dongfang Yichen?

He was the Oriental Family's Third Elder and one of its three Soul Emperors.

Wherever he went, people treated him with respect.

When had a junior ever contradicted him like this? He immediately flew into a rage. "Junior, have your elders never taught you how to speak to your elders?"

Although Dongfang Yichen was a Soul Emperor,

with Si Tingxuan as her support, Hua Qingluo stood firm and shot back, "Elder? Are you worthy? You're nothing but a bandit family that spends every day plotting to swallow other people's estates."

Then she turned and swept her gaze across the crowd. "Today it may be my Hua Family. Tomorrow, it could be yours. After all these years, can't you see what kind of people the Oriental Family are?"

"When the lips are gone, the teeth will grow cold! Think carefully."

Her words struck straight at the heart of the matter.

If the entire city truly rose up against the Oriental Family, how could that be allowed?

Dongfang Yichen's fury surged as he shouted, "I'll properly discipline you on behalf of your elders, lest you provoke someone you cannot afford to offend and drag the entire Hua Family down with you."

He made it sound as though he were acting for Hua Qingluo and the Hua Family's sake.

But as he said this, he coldly swept his gaze over the crowd.

The warning in his eyes could not have been more obvious.

At the same time, he swung his palm toward Hua Qingluo's face. "Discipline my disciple? Are you worthy?"

Si Tingxuan reached out and directly grabbed Dongfang Yichen's arm.

Killing intent flashed in his eyes.

Trying to discipline his disciple right in front of him—did they think he was dead?

The Dragon Elephant Prajna Art activated, and immense power erupted.

"Hiss!"

Dongfang Yichen sucked in a cold breath.

At that moment, he could even feel the bones in his arm nearly breaking.

He had never expected Si Tingxuan to possess such terrifying strength.

Instinctively, he yanked his arm back.

But it did not move in the slightest!

His expression changed again. Enduring the pain, he pulled with all his strength, yet it still would not budge!