C3 Domineering

His attitude had infuriated the Second Elder. Did he still consider himself the Prodigy of the Cloud Soaring Sect?

"Yu'er, get in here!" The Second Elder screamed hysterically.

Dong You entered the grand hall with a slow stride, casting a cold gaze at Xiao Feng.

Feng Pozi turned to Xiao Feng and commanded, "Kill him!"

"Feng Pozi, are you truly determined to take this to the extreme, casting aside any semblance of compassion?" Qing Yutang demanded, his voice tinged with fury.

"Take it to the extreme? Compassion? Ha, have you not heard that the Great Dao is devoid of sentiment? Besides, he has already agreed. Does the Sect Master intend to break the rules? I demand the life-and-death platform be activated immediately! I call upon my fellow Elders to assist me!"

Reluctantly, the Elders complied, compelled by the situation to lend their aid.

The arena, conjured from Spiritual Force, materialized in the hall, encircling the two combatants. The Second Elder bellowed, "Yu'er! Kill him!"

Upon hearing his master's command, Dong You charged at Xiao Feng with blistering speed, leaving a ghostly trail behind him. His fist, targeting Xiao Feng's throat, was poised to deliver a fatal blow!

His fist, brimming with immense Spiritual Force, was imbued with the power of the Dao Initiation realm!

Even though Feng Pozi had previously stated that Dong You had achieved the pinnacle of the Dao Initiation realm, the reality of his power, now laid bare before them, caused everyone to gasp in shock.

For Xiao Feng, who had lost all his cultivation, surviving this punch seemed an impossibility!

Yet, what Xiao Feng did next left the Elders utterly astounded.

With lightning-fast reflexes, Xiao Feng countered with a punch of his own. Despite having battled for three solid months without any growth in his cultivation, his physical condition had drastically improved!

Their fists met with a sickening crunch!

A grating sound echoed as Dong You's arm bones shattered under the force of the impact.

Xiao Feng, however, was not content to stop there. He lunged forward, landing another brutal punch that sent Dong You flying backward.

Dong You crashed to the ground, struggling to rise, but Xiao Feng was relentless. He advanced, pinning Dong You's head to the floor with his foot, dominating his opponent completely.

The entire hall was silent enough to hear a pin drop, leaving all the elders in a state of shock.

Xiao Feng hadn't lost his cultivation after all!

His powers remained intact, as fearsome as ever!

Feng Pozi was utterly bewildered, gazing at Dong You beneath Xiao Feng's feet, his voice quivering, "Xiao Feng..."

Xiao Feng looked at him with a beaming smile, "What's the matter?"

"We're all part of the same sect; please, have mercy..."

"Mercy? Second Elder, the Great Dao knows no mercy!"

With those words, Xiao Feng's tone intensified, and he suddenly applied force underfoot.

Dong You felt an immense pressure on his head, and then his vision slowly faded to black.

"How dare you!" Feng Pozi, witnessing his favorite disciple on the brink of death, was about to eliminate Xiao Feng but was intercepted by Qing Yutang.

"Feng Pozi! They are on the life-and-death stage! Do you intend to violate the sect's rules?!"

Feng Pozi glared at Qing Yutang, then shot a venomous look at Xiao Feng, "Xiao Feng, is it? I assure you, you'll pay dearly for today's actions!"

With that, he turned to leave.

He's plotting future revenge against me!

Now that Xiao Feng was aware of his intentions, he wasn't about to let him have his way.

He charged at Feng Pozi with a burst of terrifying power emanating from his being.

Feng Pozi sensed the danger and spun around to respond, but he had grossly underestimated Xiao Feng's speed. In the split second of turning, Xiao Feng's fist collided with his forehead!

Feng Pozi's face registered shock, but he was unable to utter a single word, collapsing lifeless to the ground, just like Dong You.

Xiao Feng's abrupt act of violence left the elders utterly flabbergasted.

Yet Xiao Feng simply stated icily, "If I don't kill him, he'll seize the chance to kill me."

Qing Yutang cleared his throat and voiced the confusion shared by all, "Xiao Feng, your cultivation?"

Xiao Feng responded with a smile, "Master, indeed my cultivation was lost a few days ago, but it returned last night!"

"Good, good, good. It's a relief to have you back," Qing Yutang said, his voice conveying both satisfaction and a sense of ease. "Someone, take these two bodies away!"

The Third and Fifth Elders felt a chill in their hearts, instantly regretting their earlier allegiance.

Just then, a guard entered abruptly. "Sect Master, the Ni Xia Sect has requested Senior Brother Xiao Feng's presence for a discussion."

The Ni Xia Sect? What could they possibly want at this time? Qing Yutang's brow furrowed.

Xiao Feng seemed to have an inkling of the reason. He nodded, "I'll go at once."

Following Xiao Feng's departure, the great elder exhaled deeply, "It's fortunate that Xiao Feng's cultivation has been restored. It's a good thing we didn't strip him of his heir status; otherwise, the Cloud Soaring Sect would have turned him into a formidable enemy!"

Qing Yutang nodded, casting a glance at the Third and Fifth Elders. "Aren't the two of you feeling unwell?" he inquired, a subtle move to sideline them from sect affairs.

With no alternative, the two elders nodded grimly, "Yes." They were all too aware of the Second Elder's dire outcome.

...

Inside the grand hall of the Ni Xia Sect, only Sect Master Yi Hanyan and Xianyu were present.

Yi Hanyan took a sip of tea, eyeing Xiao Feng. "Do you know why I've summoned you?" she asked.

Xiao Feng nodded, "Unless I'm mistaken, you wish for me to part ways with Xianyu."

Yi Hanyan sighed, "You're quite talented, and your character is commendable, which is why I've never opposed your relationship with Xianyu. But now, you've encountered this misfortune and lost all your cultivation."

Xiao Feng braced himself for rejection, oblivious to the slight smile playing on Xianyu's lips.

Contrary to Xiao Feng's expectations, Yi Hanyan's attitude took an unexpected turn. "Having lost your cultivation means you must strive even harder! You no longer possess the Mountain Sea Token, and Xianyu has been selected by Elder Liu of the Mountain Sea Sect. She's never been supportive of your relationship. Moreover, you're facing competition from a host of disciples from other major sects who admire Xianyu. Your challenges are not insignificant!"

Xiao Feng exuded a certain intensity, prompting Yi Hanyan to continue, "As a man, you need to be strong! Strong enough to gain consensus on this matter, and strong enough to deter others from pursuing Xianyu! Only with sufficient strength can you truly have the confidence to be with someone else!"

Xiao Feng took a deep breath, approached Xianyu, and declared, "I like you! And not just for your looks. I will be strong enough to protect you!"

Xianyu gazed into his eyes and felt an unexpected sense of safety. "My master is arriving tomorrow, and she's known to kill at the slightest disagreement!"

Xiao Feng nodded, "Okay, I'll speak with her respectfully. Also, thank you for the pill; it's the reason I'm able to stand here today."

With those words, Xiao Feng bid them farewell and departed.

Watching him go, Yi Hanyan mused to herself, "This young man is brimming with confidence, as though he's never lost his cultivation. Moreover, there's an assuredness in his every gesture. He's not to be underestimated; given time, he's bound to achieve greatness."

"Xianyu, you've chosen a fine man!" she remarked.

Xianyu's smile was warm. "I'm drawn to him not just for his strength and confidence, but even more for his commanding presence, especially when he confronts adversaries."

Yi Hanyan stood there, momentarily lost in thought.