Supreme Hidden Dragon in the City
Chapter 202

Chapter 202: 202

Zhou Buwen’s face revealed a trace of haughtiness, "I am the head of the Zhou family from Rongcheng, and I am also here on behalf of Rongcheng’s Martial Arts Circle to participate in the grand Martial Arts conference. In today’s Martial Arts Circle, there is a place for me, Zhou Buwen, and I am your elder!"

"Today we indeed lost to you, but it was merely a foolish act. If you kill me..."

Before he could finish, Chen Fan had already raised his hand, and a Spiritual Power bullet, filled with great Might, shot out and penetrated Zhou Buwen’s forehead in an instant.

"So what if I kill you!"

Zhou Buwen’s mouth gaped wide, his eyes bulged, the vitality rapidly dissipated from his body, and his throat gave a few last flickers, uttering his final exclamation, "How dare you..."

Then, he crashed to the ground with a thunderous thud, motionless.

Sun Xiaotian and Huo Liancheng were immediately enveloped by shock, panic, and terror.

They looked at Chen Fan in bewildered shock, never having imagined that this youth in his twenties would truly kill without a moment’s hesitation.

The two exchanged a glance and then quickly started begging for mercy.

"Chen Fan, the two of us were beguiled by Zhou Buwen, and that is why we foolishly followed him to deal with you. Now, we have realized our mistake, please leave us both a path to live!" Sun Xiaotian said gravely.

Huo Liancheng nodded in agreement, "That’s right, it was that old dog Zhou Buwen who thoroughly convinced us to do this foolish deed. Please spare us!"

Chen Fan gave a cold snort and flicked his finger, sending two Qi Blades infused with Spiritual Power shooting out, whistling past the shoulders of the two men.

Sun Xiaotian and Huo Liancheng felt a severe pain in their shoulders and, upon looking back, discovered that each of their arms had been severed at the root, with blood spurting out.

Ah!

Both men screamed, then quickly used their Inner Strength to seal their meridians, controlling the blood vessels in the severed limbs to prevent them from bleeding to death.

Chen Fan’s expression was indifferent as he said lightly, "You two may not be the masterminds, but though the death penalty can be spared, punishment cannot be escaped. I have severed one of your arms as discipline, hoping you will remember this lesson."

Sun Xiaotian endured the pain and replied, "I will remember today’s mistake for the rest of my life. Thank you for your mercy!"

Huo Liancheng also said, "Thank you for your mercy!"

Chen Fan no longer paid attention to the two of them and turned to walk toward Tang Qingwu.

Tang Qingwu was staring blankly at a corpse in the distance.

Chen Fan approached her side, "Let’s go."

Tang Qingwu remained motionless on the spot.

Chen Fan extended his hand with a smile and waved it in front of her eyes.

Only then did Tang Qingwu come back to her senses, staring at Chen Fan with utter shock, "The Transformation Realm expert from the Zhou family is just... dead?"

Chen Fan was unfazed as if discussing something utterly mundane, "That was the end he deserved."

He then continued to walk towards the outside of Shanshui Manor.

Tang Qingwu hurriedly followed.

Tang family mansion.

Tang Yuanshan was practicing martial arts in the courtyard.

His Qi Force was majestic and vigorous, having reached the peak of the sixth level of the Transformation Realm.

Tang Wenxuan approached, feeling Tang Yuanshan’s aura and filled with envy, "With father’s current strength, there are probably few rivals in the sixth level of Transformation Realm. In this Martial Arts Conference, father should be able to come out on top."

"If father can break through to the seventh level of Transformation Realm, our Tang family’s status in the Martial Arts Circle will rise to a new level."

Tang Yuanshan ceased his practice and turned to glance at Tang Wenxuan, "Breaking through levels one to six of Transformation Realm is easy, but from seven to nine, that’s a new divide. Each level is harder than the last, and out of a hundred sixth-level practitioners, there might not even be one who reaches the seventh level."

"Although it may sound like there’s only one level difference between the sixth and the seventh levels of Transformation Realm, the disparity in strength is like heaven and earth. Do you think reaching the seventh level is that easy?"

Tang Wenxuan smiled, "Isn’t this me hoping for father to become even more powerful?"

He had heard from Tang Yuanshan that starting from the seventh level of Transformation Realm, it was a whole new realm of Martial Arts. If one were to break through, the power gained would be incomparable to the previous levels.

The seventh level of Transformation Realm, also known as Copper Skin and Iron Bones Realm, is where masters at this level undergo a fundamental transformation, becoming indestructible, like steel, even capable of resisting bullets. Even those Siderefining Masters who have practiced for many years can’t compare.

The eighth level is called the Enlightened Intent Realm, where one comprehends the True Meaning of Martial Arts. Combined with Copper Skin and Iron Bones, one’s explosive power grows exponentially.

The ninth level is known as Merging Paths, where the Physical Body’s might and the True Meaning of Martial Arts highly integrate, reaching the state of Unity of Heaven and Man, capable of collapsing mountains and splitting rivers with the wave of a hand, achieving the extraordinary.

However, the ninth level of Transformation Realm is not the ultimate level in Martial Arts; it is rumored that there exists an ethereal and elusive realm above it called the Divine Realm.

How mighty a Divine Realm master could be, few know. Even a master like Tang Yuanshan had only heard legends of the Divine Realm and had never seen a real Divine Realm master.

Tang Yuanshan sat down on a stone bench in the courtyard, "The one presiding over this Martial Arts Conference is a master of the seventh level of Transformation Realm sent from the Capital. If I could break through, I’d probably already be part of the high echelons of the Martial Arts Association Alliance."

Suddenly remembering something, Tang Wenxuan said, "I heard that Chen Fan is also going to participate in this Martial Arts Conference, representing Jiangbei."

Tang Yuanshan’s eyebrows raised, "This kid is from Jiangbei? It’s quite rare for a place with such underdeveloped Martial Arts to produce a genius like Chen Fan."

Tang Wenxuan’s eyes shifted, and he leaned closer to Tang Yuanshan, speaking softly, "Father, although Chen Fan is a genius and has reached Transformation Realm at such a young age, his strength is certainly inferior to yours."

"He has taken away seventy percent of our Tang family’s assets, and now I see Qingwu seems to be quite smitten with him. If things don’t go well, our entire Tang family might have to change its name."

"And now he is also going to participate in the Martial Arts Conference. I think this is an opportunity for our Tang family."

Tang Yuanshan looked at Tang Wenxuan, "What do you mean?"

With murder in his eyes, Tang Wenxuan said, "As long as father makes a ruthless move at the Martial Arts Conference and gets rid of Chen Fan, those seventy percent of the assets will return to our Tang family’s hands!"

Tang Yuanshan was slightly shocked upon hearing this, as he had not expected Tang Wenxuan to suggest such a plan.

However, he quickly began to ponder, for what Tang Wenxuan had said was indeed a feasible strategy.

Seeing Tang Yuanshan not immediately opposing the idea, Tang Wenxuan thought there was a chance and quickly asked, "Father, what do you think?"

After a few seconds of silence, Tang Yuanshan asked, "Are we really going to do this?"

With a serious expression, Tang Wenxuan replied, "For our Tang family’s assets, it’s worth a try."

Tang Yuanshan took a deep breath, his gaze turning firm, "Good! In that case, I will take care of this kid at the Martial Arts Conference and take back the Tang family’s assets!"

Excitement filled Tang Wenxuan’s face, "Father is a master of the sixth level of Transformation Realm, killing that Chen Fan will be effortless, and our Tang family’s assets will finally not fall into the hands of outsiders!"

Just then, Tang Qingwu walked over in a daze, lost in her thoughts.