Tang Wu nodded and stepped forward, his cold gaze falling upon Yang Qi. A terrifying Killing Aura erupted from him in an instant, rising into the sky like a violent wind centered on his body. This was Tang Wu’s Realm: a First Rank Martial Arts Overlord at the Great Perfection level.

Yesterday, at the Thunder City Grand Hotel, he had lost to Ye Feng. He had even been stopped by Kong Tianjian, unable to save Tang Wenqiang.

If Tang Wu had known that Yang Qi was more terrifying than both Ye Feng and Kong Tianjian, one might wonder if he would still have the confidence to fight him here. However, he did not know, so the battle erupted.

"No one has ever dared to be so disrespectful to the Tang Family of Sea City! In Three Prefectures Town, you injured my cousin, and today, you injured my nephew. You deserve to die!" Tang Wu stared at Yang Qi coldly, as if looking at a dead man. "Do you know the consequences of offending my Tang Family? Death is just the beginning. At the very least, your family will be broken and scattered!"

Yang Qi laughed. "Then do you know what happens to those who offend me? The Tang Family of Sea City might as well cease to exist!"

"Arrogant! Utterly arrogant!" Tang Wu roared like a maddened beast, the Powerful Energy in his body howling ferociously.

"Heh, calm down. Don’t get so angry you die from it," Yang Qi said with a light laugh. He casually took out a piece of gum, peeled off the wrapper, and tossed it into his mouth. "At your age, you should cherish your Life. Besides, you’re no match for me. Making your eyes bulge like a bull’s won’t help you."

Tang Wu laughed, a laugh born of extreme fury. "You think you’re invincible just because you beat that piece of trash Wu Yonggui? You think far too highly of yourself."

"I’ve never thought I was invincible, but I’m more than enough to deal with you. Wu Yonggui is indeed no match for you, but I’m not the same person I was back then. I advise you not to make a move. If you kneel and apologize today, then take your betrothal gifts and get lost, swearing never to return to Thunder City, I’ll spare you. After all, I’m not that bloodthirsty," Yang Qi stated calmly.

He wasn’t lying. Back in Three Prefectures Town, he was merely at the Perfection of the Foundation Establishment Stage. Now, he was at the First Layer of the Body Tempering Stage. Although it was still an early layer, the difference between the Body Tempering Stage and the Foundation Establishment Stage was immense. He was countless times more powerful than before.

Indeed, Tang Wu was stronger than Wu Yonggui, but in the end, he was just a First Rank Martial Arts Overlord, truly not worth mentioning.

Tang Wu shook his head. "You still don’t understand. I’m not just stronger than Wu Yonggui because of my cultivation. I also have superior talent and combat experience!"

Yang Qi also shook his head and laughed. "You naive child. Let’s not even discuss whether your talent and experience are truly superior to Wu Yonggui’s. Even if they were, don’t forget—the Mountain and Water Skill that Wu Yonggui cultivates is far more powerful than your Tang Family’s trashy Cultivation Technique. What makes you think you can compare to him? As for comparing with me, you’re completely out of your league. In my eyes, everything you have is just child’s play."

He was a Cultivator, after all. How could a mere Martial Artist from some family in Sea City possibly compare to his legacy? It was laughable.

"Insolence! I won’t allow you to look down on my Tang Family’s legacy! I’ll kill you!" The enraged Tang Wu shot toward Yang Qi in a single bound. He moved as swift as flight, instantly closing the distance before striking at Yang Qi’s head with both fists.

This was clearly an attempt to kill Yang Qi outright. In a normal sparring match, one would never aim for the head. Only someone trying to take a life would strike there.

Yang Qi shook his head. "Did you learn this from a woman? This Embroidery Fist of yours is pathetically weak, truly laughable."

"Die!" Even more enraged, Tang Wu’s fists thundered toward Yang Qi. Yang Qi didn’t even dodge or block. He just stood there, allowing Tang Wu to attack.

BANG!

With a loud bang, Tang Wu felt his fists smash into something. A strange rebounding force sent him flying backward.

Tang Wu’s face changed dramatically as he steadied himself. He stared at Yang Qi, on the verge of losing his mind.

Yang Qi shook his head. "I told you, you’re nothing in front of me. Don’t waste your energy. It’s not too late if you surrender now. Immediately kneel, apologize to me and the Zhao Family, and then get lost!"

Tang Wu was about to go mad. He, a dignified First Rank Overlord at the Great Perfection level, couldn’t even harm a twenty-five-year-old young man in the slightest. This is impossible, like seeing a ghost.

Yang Qi scratched his head. He had thought the man’s attack would at least be able to shatter his Protective Spirit Energy, but he was wrong. The man couldn’t even break through it, which made the Stone Armor Technique he had prepared completely useless and meaningless.

"I refuse to believe it! I will kill you today! The Tang Family’s greatest expertise is our Sword Skill!" Tang Wu took a saber from one of his men.

It was a gleaming steel saber, clearly a Treasure Saber forged with special technology.

With the Treasure Saber in hand, Tang Wu’s aura shifted, becoming sharper and more formidable.

"A little more interesting. You’ve definitely gotten stronger. Try again. I’ll give you a chance," Yang Qi said, beckoning with his finger.

He was, of course, just stating a fact; his opponent’s Sword Skill was indeed more formidable than his fist technique. To Tang Wu’s ears, however, it was the ultimate humiliation.

"Die! Tang Family Sword Skill!" Tang Wu roared. He slashed out with his Treasure Saber, and a fierce Sword Radiance, over a foot long, shot toward Yang Qi’s throat.

Yang Qi watched with a grin.

CHH!

This slash was indeed quite powerful; it actually pierced through Yang Qi’s Protective Spirit Energy.

But it was still a pity. Beyond the Protective Spirit Energy lay the Stone Armor Technique.

TING!

The Treasure Saber struck the Stone Armor Technique, emitting a crisp clang and a shower of sparks, but it was still pointless.

"Heh, and this is the Tang Family Sword Skill? How pathetic!" Yang Qi mocked.

"You!" Tang Wu looked as if he had seen a ghost, staring fixedly at Yang Qi. He simply couldn’t accept the result. His strike hadn’t harmed Yang Qi in the slightest. The key was that this guy, Yang Qi, hadn’t even moved; he had blocked the attack purely with his defenses.

"Impossible! I can’t accept this! I won’t accept this!" Tang Wu was on the verge of madness, beginning to doubt himself.

Nearby, Tang Wenqiang and Tang Chuan were already stupefied, their faces pale. They had thought bringing Tang Wu would allow them to steamroll Thunder City. Yet, last night they were forced to kneel, and today Tang Wu was being completely shut down by a young man. What on earth is happening? How can this be?!

"What good does your non-acceptance do? I already gave you a chance, but you didn’t cherish it. Now, it’s my turn," Yang Qi said, looking coolly at Tang Wu. He had given Tang Wu two chances, both of which were wasted. He had no intention of wasting any more time.

He had tested his body’s defenses. This level of extreme defense felt pretty exhilarating.