When the fist and sword collided, the mighty true energy surged in all directions, and the green light flashed. Yao Tianhua's long sword was directly shattered by Shen Xiang's thick true energy, producing a crisp sound of the sword breaking.
Shen Xiang's "Tianhu Baosha Fist" was unstoppable, accompanied by a violent force that slammed down, leaving Yao Tianhua gasping for breath and unable to move.
"Stop!" shouted the elder from the Yao family below, but Shen Xiang's fist continued to surge like thunder, and in the astonished gazes of the crowd, Yao Tianhua was sent flying off the high platform by a strong gust of wind, blood pouring from his mouth as he fainted.
The Yao family elder and several guards rushed to catch Yao Tianhua as he fell.
"You… you actually injured him so badly!" the Yao family elder roared, quickly putting a pill into Yao Tianhua's mouth and handing it to the guards before leaping onto the high platform.
With just one punch, Shen Xiang not only shattered Yao Tianhua's sword but also severely injured him. Such strength was astonishing, and the other members of the Shen family felt even more excited, knowing that the feud between the Shen and Yao families had begun, and the elder of the Yao family seemed ready to take action against Shen Xiang.
The elders and branch leaders of the Shen family were also eager to intervene but were held back by Shen Tianhu, who quietly said, "Everyone, wait! I'm just here to enjoy the show."
Shen Yihan's face turned a bit unnatural as he said, "That kid was able to defeat me at the fifth level of the Mortal Martial Realm, and now he's at the sixth level. That Yao family elder won't have an easy time."
The Yao family elder was at the seventh level of the Mortal Martial Realm, and with Shen Xiang possessing the dual talents of a divine technique and the Yin-Yang divine pulse, it wouldn't be difficult for him to defeat the elder.
A person with great potential represents a family's future. Although the Shen family was strong, they had many hidden enemies. Now, with many young family members witnessing Shen Xiang's strength, it might cause those with ulterior motives against the Shen family to hold back, while also helping to form beneficial alliances with other families.
"What? Can't the young ones win, so the old one has to step in?" Shen Xiang mocked, his fists occasionally crackling with blue lightning. This was yet another shocking detail, as Shen Xiang was supposed to be a fire element cultivator, yet he was now able to wield violent lightning true energy.
The Yao family elder was not foolish; he could tell that Shen Xiang's strength was not just superficial. What surprised him even more was that the experts of the Shen family had not intervened! This made the Yao family elder feel a strange humiliation, as the Shen family's experts seemed to believe that Shen Xiang alone could handle him, looking down on him!
Shen Xiang stared directly at the Yao family elder, observing the fury on his old face, and said, "Yao family elder, what do you want now? Do you want to spar with me?"
Spar? A man who had lived for decades was going to spar with a mere teenager! This was ridiculous; no matter the outcome, the Yao family elder would be embarrassed.
"You… you injured Tianhua!" the Yao family elder was at a loss for words, having jumped up in anger.
Shen Xiang slowly replied, "So what? It was either me who injured him or his sword that pierced my throat! I haven't killed him, so consider that mercy!"
Everyone could see that Yao Tianhua's earlier sword attack was extremely vicious, so Shen Xiang's reaction was completely justified, especially since they were in a contest, and injuries were inevitable.
At this moment, the Yao family elder felt an immense frustration. Here he was, a prominent figure in a prestigious alchemy family with extensive connections, yet today they not only lost valuable spiritual herbs but also their face. The talented individual they were proud of was injured, all because of Shen Xiang!
"Haha…" The Yao family elder suddenly laughed heartily, "A small Shen family truly overestimates itself, daring to oppose the Yao family! Today, I'll teach you a lesson, you arrogant little brat!"
The Yao family elder had lost all restraint. In his eyes, the Shen family was just a minor family. Even if he punished Shen Xiang, the Shen family wouldn't dare retaliate. If the two families went to war, the Yao family would definitely prevail.
"Shameless old fool! It's you Yao family who are truly unaware of your own limits. Your family's reputation has been completely ruined by you!" Shen Xiang shouted loudly, his voice resonating throughout the square.
The crowd silently disdained the Yao family for their unwillingness to admit defeat, bullying others just because they were a strong family, and disregarding justice to attack Shen Xiang. This was simply unreasonable!
The Yao family elder became even angrier, roaring as a fiery true energy surged around him, his eyes blazing with fury. He stepped forward, his palms ignited with dazzling flames, striking toward Shen Xiang. The invisible heatwave advanced like a transparent wall toward Shen Xiang.
Before his flaming palms reached him, the invisible true energy had already penetrated Shen Xiang's body. Suddenly, Shen Xiang felt himself being scorched by the flames, yet he remained calm, standing there steadily. His fists radiated with overflowing true energy, the blue light flashing as his fists transformed into two tiger heads, but now they were larger than before.
The Yao family elder was engulfed in flames, his face twisted in rage, resembling an angry fire demon. His bony fire palms condensed with thick true energy.
"Old man, you dare to strike so fiercely at me! Then I won't hold back either!" Shen Xiang roared, resembling a furious dragon. A surge of blue energy erupted from his mouth, creating a strong blue wind that swirled with flashing blue lightning. At that moment, Shen Xiang dashed forward, his tiger-shaped fists instantly morphing into two imposing blue dragon heads.
The blue dragons unleashed a powerful wind charged with lightning. The Yao family elder was taken aback, feeling as if he were being charged by two roaring dragons.
"You little brat…" The Yao family elder was also stunned by Shen Xiang's violent true energy.
Shen Xiang met the elder's fiery palms with his fists, colliding fiercely. In an instant, the sound of thunder boomed, dazzling lights flashed, and the energy wave surged like water, sweeping in a hurricane in all directions, destroying the high platform and toppling nearby tables and chairs.
The crowd was left in shock, dumbfounded. A sixteen-year-old youth was actually fighting evenly with the Yao family elder, and it appeared that Shen Xiang had the upper hand, as many could clearly see blood starting to trickle from the elder's mouth.
Although Shen Xiang looked somewhat disheveled, he stood firm and steady, breathing evenly, unlike the Yao family elder, who was panting heavily. It was evident that the elder had expended a significant amount of true energy to fend off Shen Xiang's ferocious attack.