The Crazy Son-In-Law

At the peak of the Anterior realm.

What a level to achieve!

Currently, within the martial realm, it was hard to find many experts of this caliber.

Qiu Zhan had been practicing martial arts for over forty years, and had only reached the fifth level of the Anterior realm, just one level higher than Nie Jiuchong.

Xiao Shun, however, was in his twenties and already four minor realms above him.

What a stunning prodigy!

No wonder he was unfazed by the joint forces of the Southeast and the Central Plains Old School Society; his cultivation level spoke for itself.

Even if Qiu Zhan and Nie Jiuchong teamed up, they couldn’t hold him back.

With this realization, the pressure in Qiu Zhan’s heart intensified.

He wasn’t the only one feeling the pressure.

The three elder masters from Riverdale were also taken aback.

After a moment of contemplation, the monk Ci An spoke, “Young man, from which hermit’s lineage do you hail? State your name, so we avoid any misunderstandings!”

His sect had close ties with some secretive clans inland, and given Xiao Shun’s displayed strength and his young age, he couldn’t possibly be self-taught.

Only powerful sects could nurture such talent.

“I am but a humble disciple of a free-spirited master, unbound by any sect,” Xiao Shun replied with neither servility nor overbearance.

“Impossible!”

Lei Zhenxiao exclaimed, “With your level of cultivation, it’s impossible to be just an independent cultivator!”

“Looking at the sky from the bottom of a well!”

Recalling how this old man had looked down on him, Xiao Shun naturally didn’t show a pleasant face.

“Wradeogon is vast, home to many cultivators and hidden great beings among its countless celestial mountains. Are you saying these independents are unworthy?”

“Young man, don’t slander!”

Lei Zhenxiao struggled under the weight of such an accusation.

Although they considered the cultivators of Riverdale to be generally more powerful than those from the inland, they couldn’t compare with the heritage and secretive sects.

Not to mention the powerful hermits, even the smaller hidden sects were not to be provoked.

Chang Sheng glanced at Xiao Shun, his gaze icy.

“If you step back now, we can forget this incident ever happened.”

Their goal today was merely to undermine the prestige of the Old School Society, to help spread the fame of the Qingyun Association across the inland.

At this point, Chang Sheng felt a hint of fear towards Xiao Shun.

Xiao Shun, hearing this, remained unmoved, “I’m standing right here. If you want me to step back, show your strength!”

“Are you determined to make enemies with the cultivators of Riverdale?” Ci Yun’s expression darkened.

“You insult inland cultivators, you insult me. I will not retreat today!” Xiao Shun declared proudly.

Lei Zhenxiao roared, “Insolence!”

But before he could continue.

The inland cultivators began to cheer for Xiao Shun, boosting his morale.

Xiao Shun smiled slightly and spoke calmly, “Aren’t you going to make a move?”

“I’ll meet your challenge!”

Lei Zhenxiao stepped forward, his aura bursting forth, a strong wind suddenly swept across the venue, plunging the once noisy venue into silence.

A high-ranking member from the Eastbrook Old School Society, now a leader in the New School Society, suddenly covered his mouth, his expression one of immense relief.NôvelDrama.Org is the owner.

“It’s true, that day Mr. Xiao in Cliffside with Nie…”

The crowd, hearing him speak halfway, began to inquire.

“What about Mr. Xiao in Cliffside?”

“Nothing… nothing…”

He shook his head, sealing his lips.

The matter at Cliffside, Mr. Gao had issued a strict gag order. If it leaked, his position would be jeopardized!

Seeing him refuse to speak further, the crowd was puzzled but didn’t dwell on it for long, instead turning their attention to Xiao Shun, anticipating the imminent battle.

“How about we exchange three strikes?”

Lei Zhenxiao slowly approached Xiao Shun, stating his proposal.

Xiao Shun nodded, “You are my senior, you strike first!”

Hearing this, Lei Zhenxiao laughed heartily.

“Haha, young man, I fear you won’t survive these three strikes. My ‘Thunderous Profound Technique’ is overwhelmingly powerful. You should strike first, lest you say I bullied a junior.”

“Whether I can handle it is my concern.”

Xiao Shun paused briefly, his face full of confidence.

“How about this, I’ll just stand here. If you can make me retreat half a step within three strikes, I’ll considerit a loss, how about that?”

The crowd was shocked.

Facing an established master, to make such a bold statement, what confidence he must have!

Compared to Xiao Shun’s demeanor, the earlier performance by Ye Bang seemed rather unimpressive.

After all, those who only excel in theory are merely fools, no matter how impressive they might seem!

At that moment, Ci Yun looked at Chang Sheng beside him and asked, “Brother Chang, what do you think of this man?”

Chang Sheng shook his head.

“He’s flashy yet conceals his aura well. It’s hard to see through him.”

“From his earlier defeat of Ye Bang, it seems his cultivation must not be below the fifth level of the Anterior realm,” Ci Yun muttered.

After a brief pause, Chang Sheng continued, “No need to worry, as long as he’s not backed by those sects, we can act freely.”

The “those sects” he referred to were well known to Ci Yun.

After all, these were entities they dared not provoke, as long as they avoided these forbidden powers, the inland was practically theirs for the taking.

While the two were conversing, Lei Zhenxiao, his voice booming like a bell, shouted at Xiao Shun.

“Young man, in my many years, you’re the most arrogant I’ve encountered!”

Xiao Shun smiled lightly, meaningfully adding, “Heh, I wouldn’t agree, after all, when it comes to arrogance, Riverdale is a bit more formidable.”

Hearing this, Lei Zhenxiao’s face darkened, he snapped, “Less talk, are you ready to take my first strike?”

Xiao Shun casually patted his shoulder and waved Lei Zhenxiao over, gesturing for him to bring it on.

Lei Zhenxiao felt provoked, his face contorted with rage.

“You’re courting death!”

“I’m standing right here. If you have the ability, just come.”

Xiao Shun’s lips curled slightly, his eyes showing a trace of disdain.

Lei Zhenxiao’s anger was fully ignited, his aura exploding outward like a thunderstorm.

In the venue, the air currents swirled violently, startling the crowd.

And Xiao Shun, facing the brunt of it, remained as calm as an undisturbed well, seemingly unconcerned about the upcoming attack!

As Lei Zhenxiao frantically gathered his energy, Haitang couldn’t help but whisper to Qiu Zhan.

“Veteran, what is his cultivation level?”

“Anterior realm fifth level!” Qiu Zhan replied.