When Xu Ke saw Lin Zhongtian appear, his killing intent was no longer possible to conceal. His expression turned hideous. "Lin, you old dog! What right do you have to speak here?"

"Hahaha!"

Far from being frightened by Xu Ke's demeanor, Lin Zhongtian and the others burst into hearty laughter. The sight of Xu Ke, frantic for Xu Yi and furious from humiliation, yet forced to bow his head, was a source of immense satisfaction for them.

After the laughter died down, Lin Zhongtian's eyes narrowed. "Xu Ke, I won't hold it against you for cursing me this once. I am magnanimous, after all."

"I'll give you five minutes to get the hell out of the Tianhai Martial Alliance."

"Otherwise, I will show you the meaning of pain."

Chang Yi walked up to Lin Zhongtian's side and smiled knowingly. "Elder Lin is indeed generous. I don't know what's wrong with this Xu Ke. Perhaps getting kidnapped by Ye Chen before left him with some brain damage. I'm just afraid his recklessness will eventually bring trouble to his family. That would be a real shame."

At this, the crowd erupted in laughter once more.

Peng Hetong looked at Xu Ke with contempt. So imposing this morning, weren't you? Why so quiet now?

Nearby, Sun Luo, still wrapped in bandages, was in the most pathetic state of them all, yet he too felt a deep sense of satisfaction. No matter how miserable I am, it's still better than being Xu Ke, whose sister was just kidnapped, right?

Seeing their reactions, Xu Ke suddenly laughed. "It seems you have no intention of cooperating with me."

"Cooperate? Who do you think you are?" Lin Zhongtian sneered with disdain. "I suggest you leave the Martial Alliance now. If you're too late, I can't say what might happen."

He was threatening him with Xu Yi again.

Xu Ke lowered his head, looked at his fists, and clenched them. He spoke softly, "Elder Tang, go wait for me at the entrance."

Sun Luo, Chang Yi, and Lin Zhongtian—three at the Innate Initial Stage. Peng Hetong's combat power is negligible. I alone am enough!

Tang Yingchang's expression changed. "Xu..."

He knew Xu Ke was telling him to go to the entrance because he didn't want him to get caught up in the consequences. At first, he had become Xu Ke's bodyguard simply for the cure to his illness and because of the Hundred-Day Bone Erosion Poison. But now, even with his life in Xu Ke's hands, Xu Ke was still trying to keep him out of trouble. As he thought of this, something inside Tang Yingchang shifted…

"Go," Xu Ke's voice grew softer.

Tang Yingchang said no more to stop him, but he did not step back. Instead, a violent aura of the Innate Great Perfection realm suddenly erupted from within him. He was going to stand his ground for Xu Ke.

At the sight of this, the pupils of the four smug men, led by Lin Zhongtian, suddenly contracted.

What does this mean? Could it be that Xu Ke is going to...?! No! Impossible!

"You dare?!" Lin Zhongtian raged, his heart filled with incredulous fear. This is the Martial Alliance! How dare Xu Ke make a move? He's courting death!

"'Afraid?'" Xu Ke roared. "Why would I be afraid to beat up four old beasts like you?"

The next moment, Xu Ke threw out all the poison needles he had brought from Junyue Residence.

SWOOSH, SWOOSH, SWOOSH.

The dense swarm of poison needles blotted out the sky, their whooshing sound filling the air and stunning the four men.

They scrambled to dodge using their movement techniques. Even though Peng Hetong had not reached the Innate realm, he was skilled enough not to be easily hit. His movements, however, were still a step slower than the other three. After dodging the needles, he found himself isolated.

Xu Ke lunged toward Peng Hetong and threw a punch.

Seeing this, Peng Hetong sneered and yelled, "Who the hell do you think you are? You dare to attack me in the Martial Alliance? Do you really think you're hot shit?"

Xu Ke is at the Postnatal Late Stage, while I'm at the Postnatal Great Perfection. Even if Xu Ke is formidable, does he dare to make me his first target? Does he think he can take me down in one blow?

BANG!

Xu Ke wasted no words, slamming a punch straight into Peng Hetong's abdomen.

Peng Hetong, who had just been sneering, felt his eyes bulge as intense pain spread throughout his entire body. Before he could even process it, Xu Ke kicked him, sending him flying.

BAM!

The terrifying force left Peng Hetong no room to even think. "Ah..." he screamed as he slammed into a nearby cabinet. With a great CRASH, its contents shattered all over the floor. He spat out a mouthful of blood and passed out.

In the final moment before he lost consciousness, his eyes were wide with disbelief. I really couldn't take even a single punch from him?!

Peng Hetong, taken out in an instant!

Seeing this, the pupils of Lin Zhongtian and the other two shrank to pinpricks in utter shock. This was especially true for Sun Luo and Chang Yi. It's only been a few days! How has his strength improved again? Even we might not be able to defeat Peng Hetong that quickly.

The next moment, Xu Ke turned his head towards the three of them like a tiger hunting its prey, his eyes filled with ferocious killing intent.

At his gaze, the three couldn't help but be startled, despite their power. Humiliation flooded Lin Zhongtian's heart. To think I'd be scared by the glare of a mere Postnatal Martial Artist! His shame immediately curdled into rage.

He sneered, "Xu Ke, you dared to publicly attack the Law Enforcement Hall Chief in the Martial Alliance! This time, not even Chen Xiong and Yuan Shang will be able to protect you!"

Xu Ke laughed heartily, his blood feeling as if it were boiling, steeped in killing intent. "Protect me? Hahaha, old dog, you should be thinking about how to save yourself!"

His True Qi churned wildly, his aura boiling. If not for the Oath of the Medical Path holding him back, he would likely be showing signs of a breakthrough already.

Seeing Xu Ke's aura grow increasingly terrifying, Chang Yi and Sun Luo exchanged a look, a silent understanding passing between them. Attack!

"You dare to strike me? You are recklessly bold! It seems you don't even take the Long Capital Grand Alliance seriously!" Lin Zhongtian huffed coldly.

Just as Xu Ke was about to speak, Sun Luo suddenly hurled a Poison Dart, and Chang Yi charged right after. They were using Lin Zhongtian as a distraction to attack while Xu Ke was unprepared. If Xu Ke dodged the dart, he would be hit by Chang Yi.

But as the dart flew toward him, Xu Ke did the unexpected. Instead of retreating, he advanced, charging straight toward the Poison Dart.

Sun Luo was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed. This way, his True Qi will definitely scatter, leaving him powerless to resist us! What an idiot!

But Xu Ke just smiled. When I retrieved Sun Luo's Poison Dart before, I analyzed the poison's components. I've already taken the antidote. This poison is nothing to fear!

SIZZ.

The Poison Dart struck Xu Ke's right shoulder.

Chang Yi was ecstatic. His True Qi surged as he threw a punch straight at Xu Ke's left shoulder. Xu Ke is finished! Does a Postnatal Late Stage Martial Artist really think he's invincible?

However, to Chang Yi's astonishment, as his fist closed in, Xu Ke revealed a strange smile.

Chang Yi froze.

With an unbelievably fluid maneuver, Xu Ke twisted away from Chang Yi's fist. Then, with a brutal gesture, he pulled the dart from his own shoulder.

Chang Yi's pupils shrank. What is he doing?

The next moment, before Chang Yi could react, Xu Ke plunged the bloody Poison Dart into his Dantian.

Chang Yi's eyes froze.

Then, Xu Ke raised his leg and kicked out fiercely.

BANG!

"Ah..." Chang Yi screamed as he was sent flying several meters, crashing hard against a nearby wall and spraying a mouthful of thick blood.

Lin Zhongtian and Sun Luo stared at the scene in disbelief.

The entire room fell deathly silent.

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