"How dare you!" Yang Tian instantly erupted in anger. He hadn't expected Xiao Chen to be so arrogant, completely disregarding the Yang family. However, he had no retort since it was Madam Yang who had voluntarily severed all ties with the Xiao family.
"Let's wait and see," Yang Zhengxiong quickly signaled, curious about Xiao Chen's calm demeanor despite facing the formidable Wang family.
"Isn't it dangerous for Xiao Chen to reject the Yang family's help? What is he thinking? Does he really have the strength to oppose Wang He? It seems unlikely," Gu Yan pondered, watching Xiao Chen intently.
"Gu Yan, isn't Xiao Chen's statement too arrogant? By rejecting the Yang family's assistance, isn't he pushing the Xiao family into a deep abyss? After all the effort it took for the Xiao family to make a comeback, his actions are harming them," Yaoyao whispered, feeling that Xiao Chen's words were overly boastful and unlike something a fifteen-year-old would say.
Gu Yan nodded in agreement, frowning slightly. "Even so, Xiao Chen wouldn't just stand by and watch the Xiao family be destroyed. He must have a way to deal with the Wang family; otherwise, he wouldn't be so calm."
"Xiao Chen, you have guts, but I hope you don't regret it!" Wang He sneered. Initially worried that the Yang family might intervene to stop them from seizing the formula, he was now pleased that Xiao Chen had voluntarily asked the Yang family to stay out of it.
Xiao Chen's firm and calm gaze swept over Wang He, his tone slightly cold, "Wang He, you have oppressed and bullied my Xiao family. I originally planned to settle this slowly with you, but since you are here today, let's settle everything at once!"
"Settle everything? Xiao Chen, do you think you can save your Xiao family from destruction with your meager strength? Even if Yang Zhengxiong intervenes today, he won't be able to save you!" Wang He said coldly, releasing his powerful True Essence and locking onto Xiao Chen.
"What? Golden Core mid-stage? Wang He has broken through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core! No wonder he dares to be so arrogant and wants to destroy the Xiao family!" Feeling Wang He's formidable aura, Gu Yan was shocked, cold sweat dripping down his back.
"Golden Core mid-stage! Wang He has advanced to the Golden Core mid-stage!" Xiao Yuntian's heart sank, his eyes filled with dread.
"That bastard has broken through to the Golden Core mid-stage! With that strength, no wonder he dares to challenge the Yang family!" Xiao Changfeng was equally astonished. Everyone present was frightened by Wang He's powerful aura.
"It's over. Wang He is at the mid-stage of the Golden Core. The Xiao family doesn't even have a Golden Core stage cultivator. The Xiao family is doomed this time!" a cultivator exclaimed in terror, trembling at Wang He's terrifying power.
"Wang He's cultivation is now on par with the Yang family head. Xiao Chen refusing the Yang family's help means the Xiao family is doomed to destruction!"
"The Xiao family head is only at the late stage of the Fasting stage; he's no match for the Wang family." The onlookers were all disturbed by Wang He's formidable strength. No one thought the Xiao family had any chance, shaking their heads in pity. In the face of overwhelming strength, no schemes or tricks would work. To the spectators, the Xiao family's power was far too weak.
Ignoring the commotion, Xiao Chen's gaze grew colder, a barely perceptible killing intent flashing in his eyes. He spoke icily, "Just my meager strength? Does the Wang family head truly understand my power?"
"Chen'er, if you have a plan to deal with the Wang family, just say it. Wang He is about to make a move," Xiao Changfeng anxiously whispered.
"Father, the plan is to fight!" Xiao Chen replied calmly.
"What? Fight? Chen'er, you must be joking. How can we possibly be a match for Wang He?" Xiao Changfeng turned pale with fright. He had hoped Xiao Chen had some strategy against the Wang family, but hearing Xiao Chen speak of fighting made him realize the gap in their strength.
"Xiao Chen, you mean to fight? You're joking with the Xiao family's lives. Even though our strength has improved, we're still far behind the Wang family!" Xiao Yuntian grew even more anxious.
"How do you know we're not a match for the Wang family if we haven't fought yet?" Xiao Chen smiled faintly, showing no concern for Wang He's terrifying mid-stage Golden Core strength.
"Xiao Chen, you injured two of my family's disciples during the last tournament. Today, I'll settle that score! Father, let me teach this boy a lesson," Wang Xuan sneered, seeing the anxious and fearful faces of the Xiao family members, feeling even more pleased.
Wang He glanced at Xiao Chen, then nodded, "Fine! If I strike directly, others will say I'm bullying the weak, thinking my family disciples are useless."
After speaking, Wang He's gaze swept towards Yang Zhengxiong, coldly saying, "Yang Zhengxiong, I will slowly settle the score for Wang Yufeng's death with your Yang family!"
Yang Zhengxiong didn't respond, thinking to himself, "Xiao Chen wouldn't be unaware of the consequences. If he doesn't need our help, the Xiao family can't possibly oppose the Wang family. But Xiao Chen's calmness suggests it's not just a matter of bravado."
"Xiao Chen, take this!" Wang Xuan shouted, unleashing his True Essence, and suddenly charged forward, leaping high and punching towards Xiao Chen.
"Chen'er, be careful!" Xiao Changfeng anxiously warned.
"Bang!"
Xiao Chen remained calm, casually catching Wang Xuan's punch with a dull thud, effortlessly stopping it without being pushed back.
"What?" Wang Xuan was shocked to see his powerful punch easily blocked by Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen's eyes turned cold, a chilling killing intent emanating from him. His gaze became terrifying, like that of a fierce beast, causing Wang Xuan to tremble.
"Wang Xuan, let me tell you, the Xiao family's strength is not as weak as you think. The Xiao family is not something the Wang family can destroy at will. The Xiao family today is not the Xiao family of the past!" Xiao Chen said coldly.
"Bang!"
"Ah!"
Xiao Chen's right hand surged with power, crushing Wang Xuan's fist with a loud bang. Blood spurted out, and the excruciating pain made Wang Xuan scream like a pig being slaughtered.
"My hand! My hand!" Wang Xuan screamed in terror.
"Get lost!" Xiao Chen shouted coldly, kicking Wang Xuan in the abdomen, sending him flying several meters away.
"Xuan'er!" Wang He rushed over in a panic.
"Young master!" Wang Kongyuan and others also turned pale with shock.
"What tremendous strength!" Yang Zhengxiong was astonished, finding it hard to believe.
"Chen'er..." Xiao Changfeng and the Xiao family members were equally stunned. Though they knew Xiao Chen was no longer a waste, none had expected him to crush Wang Xuan's fist so effortlessly.
"Xiao Chen's strength is indeed formidable! Just like during the tournament," a cultivator exclaimed in shock.
"Such strength! Wang Xuan is at the mid-stage of the Fasting stage, yet he's so weak before Xiao Chen. Does Xiao Chen truly have the strength to fight Wang He?" Gu Yan was deeply shaken, his eyes wide open.
"This...this can't be! Xiao Chen actually crushed Wang Xuan's fist with a casual grab!" Yaoyao was equally shocked, her face turning pale.
"What kind of strength is this? Xiao Chen didn't even use True Essence!" Elder Yang Qing was also stunned.
"Wang Xuan's hand is ruined! I didn't expect Xiao Chen to be so powerful," Yang Changfeng was equally shocked, showing a hint of fear. He couldn't say he could easily crush Wang Xuan's fist.
Xiao Chen flicked the blood off his right hand, smirking, "Sorry, I used a bit of force and crippled your hand. I didn't expect you to be so weak."
"Xiao Chen's eyes have changed. They are filled with a murderous intent. What has happened to him in the past three years? How can a fifteen-year-old have such chilling killing intent?" Yang Zhengxiong wondered, even his heart trembling at Xiao Chen's gaze.
"Xiao Chen!" Wang Kongyuan roared in anger, unleashing his powerful True Essence as he charged at Xiao Chen.
Seeing this, Xiao Changfeng shouted, "Wang Kongyuan, if you want to bully the weak, you'll have to get past me first!"
"Father, this insignificant ant is not worthy of your attention! As the head of the Xiao family, a mere elder is not qualified to fight you! Leave him to me," Xiao Chen quickly intervened, his cold gaze sweeping over Wang Kongyuan, showing no regard for him.
"Bastard!" Enraged by Xiao Chen's arrogance, Wang Kongyuan cursed and threw a powerful punch at Xiao Chen.
"Old fool! Do you think your scrawny body can withstand my punch?" Xiao Chen sneered, meeting the punch head-on.
"Bang!"
"Crack!"
In the shocked eyes of the onlookers, Xiao Chen's fist collided with Wang Kongyuan's, producing a loud bang followed by the sound of bones breaking. The crowd's expressions changed dramatically.
"Ah!"
Wang Kongyuan's face instantly turned pale. The sound of the bone breaking came from his arm. With a heart-wrenching scream, he was sent flying. Xiao Chen's punch was even stronger than before.
"What? A single punch actually sent Wang Kongyuan, who is at the late stage of the Fasting stage, flying and broke his arm!" Yang Zhengxiong exclaimed in shock.
"How is this possible?" As Wang Kongyuan was sent flying, everyone present was dumbfounded. Whether it was the mid or late stage of the Fasting stage, Xiao Chen defeated his opponents with a single punch, displaying extreme power!