"I never thought that after ten years, you’d show not a shred of remorse. Instead, you want to cripple me! Fine. Even if I’m no match for you, I’ll risk my life to bring you to justice!"

Lei Tingjun took a deep breath, and a violent aura erupted from him like a flood, frightening the ordinary people nearby into trembling with fear.

It felt like a dream. They had never imagined that such a terrifying existence could be real.

"Since you didn’t kill me back then, I’ll fight you with one hand. If you can win, I’ll let you go. Otherwise, you will die today!"

Wu Yonggui placed one hand behind his back, then beckoned to Lei Tingjun with his right hand, his expression confident and dismissive.

Lei Tingjun’s face turned grim. He knew he was no match for Wu Yonggui, and the man’s attempt to humiliate him with just one hand was unbearable. However, he did not lose his temper, knowing that anger could lead to irrationality.

He took another deep breath and clenched his fists. True Qi enveloped his body, forming an invisible film—his Protective True Qi. This film enhanced his ability to withstand blows. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

"Mr. Yang," Ye Feng said, walking up to Yang Qi. "If you give the word, I can deal with this Wu Yonggui for you. This man has only just entered the Martial Arts Overlord realm. He is far inferior to Mitsuhide Kamishiro, whom your esteemed father killed. I am confident I can win."

"No need," Yang Qi said, shaking his head. "Let Commander Lei try first. Otherwise, he won’t be able to accept it."

Lei Tingjun made the first move, his punch flying toward Wu Yonggui with top-tier speed and explosive power. A blow like that would have instantly killed Er Tai; Lei Tingjun was more than capable of it.

Wu Yonggui watched Lei Tingjun’s attack with a disdainful smile, not even bothering to dodge. Only as the fist closed in did he suddenly punch out. Though he hadn’t charged up his attack, his strike was so fast that it landed first.

BOOM!

With a tremendous crash, their fists collided. Just as expected, Lei Tingjun was blasted away, plummeting to the ground like a bird struck by lightning. Blood was already trickling from the web of his hand.

However, Wu Yonggui showed no intention of stopping. He flashed forward, reaching Lei Tingjun in an instant before punching out again.

Under normal circumstances, Lei Tingjun would have blocked the strike, but he didn’t, which took Wu Yonggui completely by surprise.

Lei Tingjun abandoned his defense, grabbed Wu Yonggui’s arms with both hands, and then slammed his head forward in a fierce headbutt.

BOOM!

Thanks to the element of surprise and Wu Yonggui’s arrogance, Lei Tingjun’s headbutt connected. His opponent’s head was left spinning. But Lei Tingjun was in worse shape; he had nearly passed out from the impact.

"You piece of trash, you dare to injure me? I’ll kill you!"

Wu Yonggui was furious. He couldn’t believe that despite being so much stronger than Lei Tingjun, he had still been injured. He couldn’t accept it, and his fury exploded.

He grabbed Lei Tingjun by the throat. "Commander Lei, did you expect this? Today, you will die by my hands, hahaha!"

"Someone will deal with you!" Lei Tingjun was indignant, but the facts had proven he was no match for Wu Yonggui. He could only shout, "Mr. Yang, please help me capture this scoundrel!"

Before Wu Yonggui could even figure out who "Mr. Yang" was, Yang Qi made his move.

A terrifying gust from the punch rushed toward Wu Yonggui, making him feel a sliver of danger. He was forced to release Lei Tingjun and dodge the attack.

Yang Qi quickly helped Lei Tingjun up and gave him a minor recovery pill. "Don’t worry, you can leave it to me!"

"My god, he’s so strong! Is he a character from a martial arts novel come to life?" Jiang Shan trembled with excitement. "If he makes a move, Yang Qi is as good as dead!"

"Exactly! That’s Lei Tingjun! I’ve heard stories about Commander Lei," Tang Fei couldn’t help but say, thrilled. "He’s extremely powerful, known on the battlefield as the God of War of Jingnan Prefecture. And this Mr. Wu nearly killed him. He’s on another level!"

They were both eager to see Yang Qi’s downfall. Only by seeing him destroyed could they feel vindicated; otherwise, the injustice was unbearable.

"You’ve got some skill, kid." Wu Yonggui was now taking Yang Qi seriously. For a split second there, he had truly felt threatened, which meant this young man could actually harm him. "Who is your master? What sect are you from?"

"I have no master and belong to no sect," Yang Qi stated calmly. "Now it’s your turn. State your name, so I don’t kill an unknown nobody."

"You’re quite arrogant, kid," Wu Yonggui laughed. "My name is Wu Yonggui, a disciple of Wu Shanshui from the overseas Sun and Moon Sect!"

Many present hadn’t heard of Wu Shanshui, but few were unaware of the Sun and Moon Sect. The Sun and Moon Sect had a much longer history than the Hongmen. The Hongmen was only a little over a century old, whereas the Sun and Moon Sect had been passed down since the Ming Dynasty. Although it had vanished from within Dragon Country, it had thrived overseas. Alongside the Hongmen, it was known as one of the two great overseas sects. Honestly, the likes of Jingnan Prefecture’s Four Great Gates and Six Noble Families, or Sea City’s Tang Family and the Su Mansion’s Gu Family, simply couldn’t compare. It was like a firefly trying to outshine the moon.

"So, you’re a disciple of Master Wu Shanshui. No wonder you’re so formidable!" Ye Feng frowned, his expression troubled. What is Wu Yonggui’s purpose for returning to Dragon Country? Is he paving the way for the Sun and Moon Sect?

"Is Wu Shanshui really that powerful?" Yang Qi asked, turning to Ye Feng.

"It’s not a question of being powerful or not. His strength is beyond what a word like ’powerful’ can describe." Ye Feng sighed. "Wu Shanshui became famous at the age of twelve, and from there his rise was unstoppable. By his twenties, he was already a terrifying Great Grandmaster.

"In his thirties, Wu Shanshui returned to Dragon Country and challenged experts from all walks of life. He defeated over a hundred powerful opponents in a row, becoming unrivaled in his time. His mastery of the Mountain and Water Skill also reached a unique pinnacle, making him a figure of immense dread."

"Is the story that exaggerated?" Yang Qi hadn’t expected Wu Shanshui to be so incredible. It seemed his own worldview was still too narrow.

"What happened later?" Yang Qi asked.

"Later, it’s said that Wu Shanshui encountered a Taoist. No one knows what happened, but afterward, he left Dragon Country and pledged not to set foot in it for a hundred years. The Taoist’s name remains a mystery, but he was known to be terrifyingly powerful, his skills reaching a level of profound mastery.

"According to eyewitnesses, the Taoist merely waved his hand, and Wu Shanshui lost all will to fight. It’s unexpected that since Wu Shanshui himself cannot return, he sent his disciple instead. It seems his ambitions are not yet dead," Ye Feng said, his brow furrowed.

"A Taoist?" Yang Qi instantly thought of Cultivators. Wu Shanshui was truly unlucky to have run into one; defeat was inevitable. However, he couldn’t be sure if that Cultivator was his father. After all, he didn’t know if his father was the only Cultivator in the world.