"Brother Zhou, as long as you help me this time, I will agree to everything you ask." Seeing the young man willing to stand up for him, Cai Yuanheng's face immediately showed a hint of joy, and he spoke to the young man without hesitation.
Hearing Cai Yuanheng's promise, the man surnamed Zhou revealed a slight smile. He had been waiting for this statement for a long time.
"This brother, I am Zhou Yuanxin from the Zhou family of Beifeng City. If you have any conflicts with Brother Cai, I hope you can overlook it for the sake of my Zhou family. Of course, I will not let you suffer any losses; as long as your demands are not too excessive, I, Zhou Yuanxin, will definitely fulfill them for you."
As soon as Zhou Yuanxin finished speaking, everyone was taken aback! Even the two members of the Xuan Lei Sect, who had always looked down on others, showed a hint of seriousness for the first time.
The Zhou family!
The Zhou family that could make him so confident was the only one in Beifeng City that had been passed down for hundreds of years and was consistently ranked among the top families in Beifeng City!
Seeing the shock in everyone's eyes, a trace of concealed pride flashed in Zhou Yuanxin's eyes. The Zhou family, being one of the top families in Beifeng City, had a depth of background that far surpassed the now-declining Zhang Family. He believed that Sun Zhe, an Outer Sect Disciple of the Xuan Lei Sect, would definitely not disregard him.
"Looking at your attire, you should be Outer Sect Disciples of the Xuan Lei Sect. I have a younger brother who is an Inner Sect Disciple of your sect. If you are willing to reconcile, I can introduce him to you. With his support, your future in the sect will surely be limitless." Following up, Zhou Yuanxin dropped another bombshell.
The Inner Sect of the Xuan Lei Sect was an extremely mysterious existence; it was evident how powerful the Zhou family was to have someone within it. At this moment, even the two who followed Sun Zhe couldn't help but feel a bit shaken. They had followed Sun Zhe because they believed in his prospects within the sect and hoped to enter the Inner Sect. However, their opponent was the formidable Zhou family; how could they not discern who was stronger?
Just as Zhou Yuanxin was about to propose another condition, Sun Zhe's cold glare reached its peak. Without waiting for the middle-aged man to speak, Sun Zhe shouted,
"Enough!"
As soon as he spoke, he stomped his right foot hard on the ground. The stone floor immediately emitted a muffled sound and cracked open several fissures. Using this rebound force, Sun Zhe suddenly charged forward.
Sun Zhe was not someone who would hesitate in his actions; once he made up his mind, he would never turn back. Today, he would kill Cai Yuanheng!
Sun Zhe's actions were completely beyond Zhou Yuanxin's expectations. He never thought Sun Zhe would be so decisive. Everything happened too quickly; before he could react, Sun Zhe's figure had already rushed toward Cai Yuanheng.
"Brother Zhou, come save me..." Seeing Sun Zhe charging over, Cai Yuanheng's expression changed drastically. Realizing the power of a Cultivator, he no longer dared to rely on those ordinary guards from Zhang Manor and immediately ran towards Zhou Yuanxin. At this moment, he had lost all semblance of calmness; after all, he was just an ordinary person.
"You dare!"
Zhou Yuanxin's reaction was not slow; he quickly realized what was happening. With an angry shout, his eyes were filled with fury. As a direct descendant of the Zhou family, he had never been so disregarded by anyone.
Suddenly, a faint gray light flashed from Zhou Yuanxin's feet, and his steps began to move rapidly, like butterflies dancing in the air. His entire figure seemed to twist as he instantly darted toward Sun Zhe, moving at a speed several times faster than Sun Zhe's, clearly utilizing a form of martial arts of considerable rank.
"Bang!"
With a heavy sound, Sun Zhe's punch was unexpectedly blocked by Zhou Yuanxin. The two fists collided, causing both of them to involuntarily retreat. Zhou Yuanxin's somewhat distorted and ethereal figure became apparent, and a look of shock flashed in his eyes; Sun Zhe's strength seemed to exceed his expectations.
Six-Star Thunder User!
After just one exchange, Sun Zhe immediately assessed Zhou Yuanxin's strength, which was beyond his capacity to win. His current cultivation was only at the Four-Star level, and his physical power could barely withstand a Five-Star Thunder User. A Six-Star Thunder User was simply not someone he could contend with!
A cold light flickered in his eyes as mysterious purple glows appeared intermittently. All the thunder spiritual energy surged forth, and Sun Zhe's aura rapidly escalated, reaching the peak of a Four-Star Thunderer in an instant. The entire courtyard was enveloped by this violent momentum.
Zhou Yuanxin also displayed a serious expression on his face as he stood before Cai Yuanheng, his aura rising rapidly to form a standoff against Sun Zhe.
The onlookers were filled with astonishment as they watched the battle between Sun Zhe and Zhou Yuanxin. Only the two members of the Xuan Lei Sect exchanged bewildered glances, unsure of how to respond; the situation had exceeded their expectations.
"Those who block me shall die!" Sun Zhe spat out through clenched teeth, revealing a murderous intent in his eyes.
"Unaware of your own insignificance, today I will show you the gap between levels of thunder cultivation!" Zhou Yuanxin said disdainfully with a slight smirk.
At the same time, both men charged forward fiercely.
Sun Zhe slightly bent his right arm, revealing bulging muscles as blue veins emerged like serpents, appearing extremely fierce and terrifying. Simultaneously, purple light surged into his right arm, forming a massive fist shadow before him—this was the martial art he had found in the library: Mighty Fist.
Zhou Yuanxin showed no signs of weakness either; as he waved his hands, white palm shadows appeared one after another, resembling countless white hands waving in unison. This dazzling display contained an overwhelming aura; even an ordinary person would be terrified if they encountered just one of those palms. When combined, these countless palm shadows reached their peak power.
Boom! Boom! Boom...
A series of explosive sounds echoed across the courtyard as waves of energy rippled outward. Everyone involuntarily stepped back several paces, while the battling Sun Zhe and Zhou Yuanxin were also sent reeling backward.
His face was slightly pale, but he showed no signs of stopping. As soon as he landed, Sun Zhe rebounded again, charging forward with a massive fist aimed at Zhou Yuanxin. The reckless intensity shocked everyone, and Cai Yuanheng, hiding nearby, was so frightened that his eyelids twitched, losing all his previous arrogance.
"Utter nonsense!" Zhou Yuanxin's figure instantly shot up from the ground, and in the blink of an eye, he reached Sun Zhe. A radiant glow flickered in his palm as he struck directly at Sun Zhe's chest.
At the moment they were about to collide, a strange smile suddenly appeared at the corner of Sun Zhe's mouth. He abruptly turned and charged forward several feet, his right fist swinging out, creating a massive fist shadow that surged forward. Directly in front of him was a person… Cai Yuanheng!
"No!"
"No!"
The same word "no" came from both of their mouths—one from Cai Yuanheng and the other from Zhou Yuanxin.
"Boom!" The enormous fist shadow crashed into Cai Yuanheng's back. Even though he tried desperately to escape, his speed could not match that of Martial Arts. After the fist shadow passed, Cai Yuanheng lay on the ground without a hint of life left in him, his eyes filled with unwillingness.
"Poof..."
Although Sun Zhe had killed Cai Yuanheng, Zhou Yuanxin's palm struck him squarely in the back without any surprise. Even with his robust physique, taking a direct hit from Martial Arts left him spitting out a mouthful of blood, his face turning pale instantly.
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