Liu Yuankai, seeing his son's injuries, was immediately enraged. With a wave of his hand, he attacked Chu Linfeng with the force of a thunderbolt.
Chu Linfeng's face flashed with a touch of helplessness; Liu Yuankai had strength equal to his father's.
They were both at the Ninth Layer of the Black Tortoise Realm in cultivation. If he were attacked, the chances of survival were slim, and he felt a sense of powerlessness.
Chu Yuanba was still a certain distance away, and even if he wanted to save him, it would be too late.
Now, he could only take this overbearing strike himself. As long as he could endure it, he would be safe once Chu Yuanba arrived.
But to withstand Liu Yuankai's strike at the Ninth Level of Black Tortoise Realm was easier said than done. An idea flashed through Chu Linfeng's mind.
The last move of the Wind Chasing Sword Technique Steps, Shift Form and Shadow, had unparalleled speed, and now the only thing he could do was dodge.
Although this move consumed a tremendous amount of Star Power, he couldn't worry about that now.
Star Power could be absorbed back, but if his life were gone, it would be the end of everything. With a slide of his foot, Chu Linfeng instantly executed Shift Form and Shadow.
A shadow immediately appeared five meters away, while at this time, Liu Yuankai's domineering attack landed where Chu Linfeng had previously stood.
Chu Linfeng's speed was too fast; everyone thought Liu Yuankai's strike had already hit him, and they all showed expressions of worry and surprise.
"Feng'er!" Chu Yuanba was most anxious at heart, seeing Liu Yuankai attack his son with such malice, he dashed over.
At this moment, Liu Yuankai was extremely shocked; that palm of his was a Profound Tier Lower Grade martial skill, Fiery Sun Palm.
There was no need to use it against a junior like Chu Linfeng, but seeing his son's injuries, he struck in bitter hatred.
But he didn't expect to hit only the boy's afterimage, which was undoubtedly a disgrace.
He had a desire to possess the miraculous stepping technique Chu Linfeng had demonstrated.
He knew Chu Yuanba very well, having dealt with him for years in Liuyun City, and was aware of all his martial skills.
But this stepping technique Chu Linfeng used, Chu Yuanba had evidently never used before, indicating it was a new martial skill, and its grade was not low. At least it was a Yellow Tier Top Grade martial skill.
Chu Linfeng steadied himself, rage burning in his eyes, with blood at the corner of his mouth indicating he was already wounded.
Although Shift Form and Shadow's speed was swift, Liu Yuankai's Star Power was too strong, causing residual force to injure him.
His pale face showed no expression, "Liu the Dog, you are still fit to be the head of the family? Bullying a junior, what skill is that?"
Liu Yuankai also felt it was disgraceful, that he, a master at the Ninth Layer of Black Tortoise Realm, could not finish off a so-called waste junior.
At this moment, Chu Yuanba rushed to Chu Linfeng's side, "Feng'er, how are your injuries?" His eyes showed a caring expression.
Chu Linfeng gave a wry smile, "Dad, I'm fine. With that old dog's skills, he can't do anything to me, but he went against the bet and attacked me. I cannot swallow this down."
"If you can't swallow it, neither can I!" Chu Yuanba, seeing Chu Linfeng was fine, relaxed.
"Liu Yuankai, you're truly despicable; come, let's have a go, and see how much filth you've stuffed yourself with over the years to reach such disgrace!" Chu Yuanba spoke without any restraint.
Then he said to the nearby Chu Linfeng: "Feng'er, step aside. Let me handle this; I want to see how this Liu Family head provides an explanation!"
The people around the Martial Arts Training Ground began to discuss in whispers. Among them, one person looked very uncomfortable, feeling ashamed facing Chu Linfeng.
This person was Chu Linhai. His previous humiliations towards Chu Linfeng were vivid in his memory, flaunting his Martial Realm Second Layer strength before him.
Calling him trash, only to find out that the real trash was himself. This kind of subtle comeback hurt more than a physical beating, a pain in the heart incomparable to physical agony.
Chu Linyue's heart also surged with waves; at this moment, she realized the true terror of Chu Linfeng.
He had been hiding himself all along; when he entered the Second Layer of the Library Pavilion, she thought it was a coincidence; little did she know he truly had such power.
Since he reached the Second Layer, he must have obtained martial skills; seeing his stepping technique today, it surely came from there, and she yearned even more to enter the Second Layer of the Library Pavilion.
Liu Yuankai, being scolded by Chu Yuanba, felt his face burning, but unwilling to lose face, said with a dark expression:
"Do as you like, don't think I'm afraid of you!"
Two masters at the Ninth Layer of Black Tortoise Realm were about to put on a spectacular fight, their destructive power certainly much greater than that of Chu Linfeng and Liu Lang.
At this time, a middle-aged man from the Liu Family walked up to Liu Yuankai, whispering something.
Chu Linfeng remembered this middle-aged man; he was the one who earlier whispered to Liu the Dog, seemingly a strategist-like figure.
Liu Yuankai's expression kept changing, indicating that this middle-aged man was not a simple character, capable of influencing his decision.
"Chu Yuanba, your son killed my family member first and injured my son later; although it was a duel, he shouldn't have been so ruthless. For the sake of the Lin Family, let's drop the matter. Don't think I fear your Chu Family." Liu Yuankai's words were quite helpless.
It turned out he was wary of the Lin Family; the Lin Family had become relatives with the Chu Family, essentially forming an alliance between the two great families, and his Liu Family was no match.
The situation had escalated; earlier, there were spies from the Lin Family outside, and now the Lin Family must be aware of this matter. If the two join forces, the Liu Family might face extermination.
After much thought, he made a concession; for the sake of his entire family, he had no other choice.
Chu Yuanba seeing Liu Yuankai make a concession, decided not to press further; after all, the Chu Family was facing isolation, aligning with the Lin Family was out of necessity.
If they truly forced the Liu Family too far, it was uncertain whether the Lin Family would still assist them.
"Don't see me off!"
Liu Lang, seeing the situation had improved, looked toward Chu Linfeng in the distance, saying: "Chu Linfeng, soon there will be the family test; I won't rest until we fight to the death in the ring!"
"I'll always be ready! But heal your wounds first; I don't want to take advantage of your weakness!" Chu Linfeng chuckled lightly, having no regard for Liu Lang after their previous duel.
The farce ended with the interests of the family taking priority, and now, Chu Linfeng's status in the Chu Family had risen to the top once again.
Those who previously looked down on him had changed their minds; for such a genius, the wisest choice was to please and win favor.
"Feng'er, accompany your father for a walk!" At this moment, Chu Yuanba's voice came through…