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"Boom!"
With the words just spoken, it was as if thunder exploded from Shen Qing's body. A power several times stronger than before suddenly burst forth, like a storm sweeping across the entire hall.
Caught off guard, Xue Yan felt a mountain-like pressure strike down abruptly. His knees weakened, and he almost fell to the ground.
He was shocked and hurriedly activated an Inheritance Jade in his hand.
The jade emitted a clear and dazzling light, quickly forming a semi-circular Shield in front of him, isolating that terrible pressure outside.
With the Shield's protection, the pressure on Xue Yan's body lightened instantly, allowing him to catch his breath for a moment.
He glared at Shen Qing, his eyes filled with both shock and anger: "Shen Qing, you are refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit. Do you realize you are challenging the dignity of my Xue family?"
