Chapter 629: Scoundrel, Dare You Come Up and Fight Me?

Chapter 629: Chapter 629: Scoundrel, Dare You Come Up and Fight Me?

Pang Haiqing’s earlier display had been too domineering. None of the assembled big shots dared to speak. Whoever he looked at would instinctively lower their head.

Bald Chen, in particular, had nearly pissed himself in fear, his face drained of all color!

Only Shen Aotian, Hu Yidao, and Zhu Song appeared relatively calm.

In truth, a storm was raging within all three of them!

’How could this person be so strong?’

Shen Aotian turned to Elder Qin and asked in a low voice, "Elder Qin, are you confident?"

Elder Qin instinctively swallowed and said with a bitter smile, "To be honest, I can’t gauge this man’s true strength at all. I am not confident. However, if you want me to go up there, I will absolutely not back down."

Shen Aotian hesitated, then said, "Then, Elder Qin, go test the waters. Your safety is the priority. If it proves to be too much, you can concede."

"Alright."

Elder Qin leaped into the air. In mid-flight, he tapped his right foot with his left, launching himself even higher before landing steadily on the main stage.

This move drew a wave of cheers!

Elder Qin cupped his fist toward Pang Haiqing and said, "I am Qin Hanyi of the Ancient Martial Qin Family. Might I ask your name, sir?"

Pang Haiqing looked at Elder Qin with an indifferent gaze. "You are not worthy of knowing my name."

Qin Hanyi was enraged. He snorted coldly and said, "Worthy or not, let’s see what our skills have to say!!"

BOOM!

Qin Hanyi erupted with the powerful aura of a Martial Emperor Peak! It instantly enveloped Pang Haiqing!

The big shots on the platform were stunned, and they shot to their feet one after another, staring at Qin Hanyi in utter shock.

"A Martial Emperor Peak expert? My god, a Martial Emperor Peak expert has actually appeared here in Dongshan? That’s terrifying!"

"My heavens, the King of Linzi really went all out, actually hiring a Martial Emperor Peak master! The rumors said his ambitions were huge, and now I finally believe it."

"A new era is dawning in Dongshan! From now on, I suppose we’ll have to call the King of Linzi the King of Dongshan."

"It’s not certain yet. The man Gu Feiyun brought is also ridiculously strong. The title of King of Dongshan will be decided between Gu Feiyun and the King of Linzi!"

...

Under the gazes of the entire crowd, Pang Haiqing curled his lip in disdain. "That’s it?"

SWOOSH!!

Pang Haiqing transformed into a phantom blur, instantly appearing in front of Qin Hanyi!

Pang Haiqing’s movements were too fast. Qin Hanyi didn’t even have time to react!

THUMP!

Pang Haiqing struck with another seemingly weightless palm.

Like a kite with a broken string, Qin Hanyi was instantly sent flying over a dozen meters, landing on the ground in a miserable heap!

HACK!

Qin Hanyi violently coughed up a mouthful of blood. His aura instantly withered, and he transformed from a peerless expert into a decrepit old man on the verge of death!

Shock!

Absolute shock!

Everyone was horrified!

’But... Elder Qin is a Martial Emperor Peak!’

’Taken out in a single move?’

’Just what level of power does this expressionless young man possess?’

Hu Yidao and Zhu Song had attended the disciple acceptance ceremony of the Jinling Yang Family and had personally witnessed the prowess of an Ultimate Martial Saint and a Half-Step Martial God. Their perspective was far beyond that of anyone else present.

The two of them sensed the faint aura of a Martial Saint from Pang Haiqing!

’This is a Martial Saint!!’

Pang Haiqing walked to the edge of the main stage, looked down condescendingly at Qin Hanyi, and said coolly, "Old man, if we’re letting strength do the talking, then you’re still not worthy of knowing my name!"

Qin Hanyi did not retort. He lowered his proud head. ’The man was right. I am indeed unworthy!’

Pang Haiqing turned his head to Hu Yidao and Zhu Song. "Chairman Hu, Zhu the Fifth, care for some pointers?"

Hu Yidao and Zhu Song stood up with bitter smiles and very respectfully cupped their fists toward Pang Haiqing.

"Before a Martial Saint! We humbly concede!"

Martial Saint??

ROAR!

The entire venue erupted in an uproar!

Dongshan had always valued culture over combat, and it ranked at the very bottom of the entire Dragon Country Ancient Martial Realm!

At the last Martial Dao Assembly, a Grandmaster was considered the pinnacle of strength!

And now, a Martial Saint had actually appeared?

’How the hell are we supposed to fight this!’

The big shots on the main platform quickly stood up, rushed onto the stage, and fell to their knees before Pang Haiqing in unison. "We pay our respects, Lord Martial Saint!!"

Even Shen Aotian lost his proud demeanor, walking onto the stage and cupping his fist in a salute to Pang Haiqing.

The spectators below watched, their scalps tingling in sheer disbelief!

My God!

What were they seeing?

Dongshan’s most powerful figures were kneeling and bowing to an expressionless young man?

Shen Man’s fists were clenched tightly. Her father was the idol she worshipped most, a larger-than-life hero!

But in that moment, Shen Man’s world came crashing down.

Ji Tingting’s worldview was completely shattered. She asked in a small voice, "Brother Cheng, why are all the big shots kneeling? Is a Martial Saint really that strong?"

Cheng Yuan said coolly, "Just so-so."

This terrified Shen Man. She quickly made a hushing gesture and hissed in a low voice, "Cheng Yuan, a Martial Saint is right there! Don’t speak such nonsense! Be careful, or you’ll get yourself killed!"

Cheng Yuan shrugged but didn’t argue.

Pang Haiqing was very satisfied with the big shots’ performance. He nodded slightly and said, "All of you, rise."

"Thank you, Lord Martial Saint!"

The big shots rose, looking at Pang Haiqing with faces full of reverence. This was the first time in their lives they had ever seen a Martial Saint!

Pang Haiqing asked coolly, "I nominate Gu Feiyun as the new chairman of the Dongshan Martial Dao Association. Does anyone have any objections?"

Everyone wore a strange expression, and their gazes toward Gu Feiyun were a complex mix of emotions.

Even if they were a million percent against it, none of them dared to show it.

"No objections! We will resolutely carry out the Martial Saint’s command!"

"For the Lord Martial Saint to nominate Gu Feiyun means he must have some extraordinary qualities! I, Bald Chen, support this with both my hands and feet!"

...

The big shots couldn’t wait to kiss Pang Haiqing’s ass. Only Shen Aotian, Hu Yidao, and Zhu Song remained silent.

Pang Haiqing let out a heavy, cold snort. "Shen Aotian, Hu Yidao, Zhu Song. Why are the three of you silent? Are you questioning my decision?"

The three men’s expressions fell.

"We wouldn’t dare! We leave everything to your judgment, Lord Martial Saint!"

A mocking smile appeared on Pang Haiqing’s lips as he said coolly, "From now on, Gu Feiyun is the new chairman of the Dongshan Martial Dao Association! Are you not going to greet your new chairman?"

"Yes..."

Everyone reluctantly cupped their fists in a salute to Gu Feiyun.

Gu Feiyun shot a vicious glare at Hu Yidao, then said in a deep voice, "You may all dispense with the formalities."

Pang Haiqing’s gaze swept over the spectators below the stage, his eyes utterly sinister.

"My junior brother, Lei Yunhai, died in Dongshan! He was less skilled, so he died. So be it! But some people absolutely should not have desecrated his corpse!"

"This is an insult to our Hidden Dragon Valley! Hidden Dragon Valley must be given an answer!"

"Wretch! I know you’re here! It was you who instructed Hu Yidao to torture and kill my junior brother! Do you have the guts to come up on this stage and fight me?"

Pang Haiqing’s voice rolled like thunder, making the ears of everyone below the stage ring.

The crowd looked around in confusion, not knowing who this "wretch" Pang Haiqing was talking about could be.

A flicker of hope flashed in the eyes of Hu Yidao and Zhu Song. They hoped to see Cheng Yuan’s figure in the audience, preferably with a Guardian by his side.

But soon, their hopes were dashed!

They saw Cheng Yuan, but they didn’t see a Guardian anywhere near him!

The two of them kept shooting glances at Cheng Yuan, trying to signal for him to remain calm.

Unfortunately, Cheng Yuan ignored their signals and said coolly, "And why wouldn’t I dare?"