Urban Super Almighty Student

C166 – House of Martial Arts

“Is the Xiao family really that formidable?”

“Even the nation’s leader must show them a measure of respect.”

“That powerful, huh?”

“The Xiao family has been a prominent House of Martial Arts for centuries!”

“A House of Martial Arts?”

“Are you familiar with Innate masters?”

“In the House of Martial Arts, Innate experts are a dime a dozen. There are even many who have surpassed that level and reached the Mountain’s Echo, not to mention those in the Sea-overturning realm.”

“Experts at the Mountain’s Echo can shake mountains. Just imagine the strength they must possess.”

“So, by that logic, experts in the Sea-overturning realm could actually overturn seas?”

“Exactly. That’s why it’s called the Sea-overturning Realm.”

As the Glento elite divulged these secrets of the House of Martial Arts, the audience grasped the true might of the Xiao family.

The Lin, Zhou, and Zheng families, Glento’s three top-level families, couldn’t even secure the presence of an Innate Realm expert.

Yet the Xiao family boasted a multitude of Innate masters.

The House of Martial Arts was indeed a force to be reckoned with!

But it seemed the owner behind the scenes at the Immortals Retreat was even more formidable.

He had just declared his intention to annihilate the Xiao family!

Seconds ticked by.

After about five minutes, a chilling voice echoed throughout the venue.

“Who said they wanted to destroy the Xiao family?” The voice was ice-cold, and with it, the ceiling of the Immortals Retreat shattered. Debris and dust cascaded downwards.

To the astonishment of all present, the fragments and dust eerily hovered above their heads, as though held aloft by an unseen force.

Amidst the audience’s shock, the debris swiftly coalesced into a massive sphere and launched a vicious assault upwards.

A scream of agony pierced the air moments later.

Xiao Luori, his face etched with shock, stared at a disciple who had been reduced to rubble. He was at a loss for words.

After all, this disciple was a Sea-overturning expert.

Then, several silhouettes appeared, suspended in mid-air, each radiating an aura of sheer terror that quickened the breath of all who felt it.

“Does the Xiao family intend to slaughter all the business elites of Glento?” came a calm, measured voice from above.

Xiao Luori was about to speak when a voice cut him off, “Had I not intervened just now, at least half of the business elites here would be dead.”

The moment Ye Hao’s words hung in the air, the realization of their truth struck the business elites, and they glared at Xiao Luori with hostility.

​”The House of Martial Arts is tasked with protecting the nation and its people, not with reckless slaughter,” Ye Hao stated icily. “Some of these business elites might be contemptible, but their contributions to the country are undeniable. Are you aware that they generate at least one-third of Glento’s GDP?”

“You’ve merely attained the Sea-overturning Realm. What gives you the right to such arrogance?”

No sooner had Ye Hao spoken than his Divine Sense transformed into a formidable force, crashing down ruthlessly on Xiao Luori.

Xiao Luori’s Divine Sense was instantly overwhelmed, and blood poured from his eyes and nose.

The disparity between a warrior and a cultivator was profound, especially in terms of strength.

​Ye Hao’s Divine Sense might not reach as far as Xiao Luori’s, but it was more potent, placing Ye Hao’s overall power above Xiao Luori’s.

“And you all, having just reached the Mountain’s Echo Realm, dare to strut around so boldly?” Ye Hao’s gaze landed on the middle-aged men beside Xiao Luori, who simultaneously let out agonized screams and collapsed, drained of strength.

“Senior, I beg you to stop,” Xiao Luori pleaded, clutching his head in panic.

Ye Hao promptly withdrew his Divine Sense.

Indeed, Ye Hao’s punishment of Xiao Luori stemmed from Xiao Luori’s disregard for the lives of ordinary people.

Moreover, had Ye Hao not advanced to the second layer of the Soul Refining Realm, he would have been powerless to halt the Xiao family’s actions, resulting in numerous casualties among the innocent.

When Ye Hao was at the first layer of the Soul Refining Realm, his Divine Sense could only envelop an area with a ten-meter radius!

Even though Ye Hao was capable of defeating Xiao Luori, the collateral damage would have been extensive.

Fear flickered in Xiao Luori’s eyes as he conceded, “I have wronged you this time. Please, forgive us.”

“If you offend me, I might let it slide. But you’ve offended the members of my club. Unless you provide a satisfactory response, I will decimate your family.”

“I will wait here for the Xiao family’s response.”

Xiao Luori realized that Ye Hao was expecting compensation.

With that in mind, Xiao Luori apologized to Ye Hao and hurriedly ran back to his home.

The club members present were all looking around in confusion. They were eager to identify the mysterious individual who had intervened. Despite their efforts, they were unable to determine that it was Ye Hao.

“This person is truly formidable,” Zhou Wanqing murmured to Ye Hao after a brief search.

“He’s not as formidable as he could be,” Ye Hao replied, shaking his head slightly.

Zhou Wanqing’s face paled, and she quickly covered Ye Hao’s mouth with her hand. “You shouldn’t speak like that.”

Lin Rou’er, who had been observing Ye Hao, felt a twinge of displeasure at this interaction.

The Zhou and Lin families were rivals, after all!

Ye Hao’s closeness to Zhou Wanqing implied he might grow distant from Lin Rou’er.

However, when Lin Rou’er considered that the Lin family’s actions had driven Ye Hao closer to Zhou Wanqing, her mood darkened.

“Rou’er, what’s the relationship between Ye Hao and Wanqing?” Lin Tu, who had been out of the loop due to his unconscious state, inquired.

Lin Rou’er recounted the recent events in detail to him.

Despite his vast experience, Lin Tu was astounded by Ye Hao’s audacity.

How could he have dared to have Faang Wen imprisoned?

“We really shouldn’t get too close to Ye Hao,” Lin Tu finally said after a long silence, closing his eyes.

“Grandfather,” Lin Rou’er interjected anxiously.

“Our situation is precarious. We can’t afford to antagonize the Faang family any further,” Lin Tu sighed.

“But Ye Hao has been our benefactor,” Lin Rou’er insisted.

“At least we haven’t taken advantage of the situation to act against Ye Hao,” Lin Tu pointed out. “You’ve seen similar scenarios unfold over the years.”

Lin Rou’er was at a loss for words.

She was acutely aware that maintaining her relationship with Ye Hao could potentially harm the Lin family’s prospects.

Just then, Xiao Luori, accompanied by a few young members of the Xiao family, entered the hall carrying three brocade boxes.