C20 He Challenged Me

Xiao Yunlong stepped forward, fiercely defending his position.

Those gathered understood that further debate would bring them no advantage.

It would only exacerbate the damage to their reputation.

Thus, the Yu family elder shifted his focus to Xiao Han.

He scrutinized Xiao Han, noting that there seemed to be no trace of power flowing through him.

By all accounts, his strength should not be considerable.

Yet his victory over Yu Tianhai had taken the elder by surprise.

The Grand Elder realized the futility of further argument and devised a plan.

"Regardless of who is at fault, it is our Yu family member who has been gravely injured."

"I've been informed that your son, Xiao Han, is responsible. Given his unremarkable strength, I find it unlikely he could harm Yu Tianhai."

Before Xiao Yunlong could respond, the Grand Elder pressed on.

"Nevertheless, someone witnessed Xiao Han injuring Yu Tianhai. Therefore, I wish to test his strength myself."

"After our battle, whatever the outcome, I will not pursue this matter further."

The Grand Elder's intentions were clear; he sought to confront Xiao Han.

In a one-on-one fight, Xiao Han would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage.

The Grand Elder was confident that he could defeat Xiao Han repeatedly in a very short time.

His goal was to restore the Yu family's honor and to severely discipline Xiao Han.

Xiao Yunlong was understandably upset.

With anger etched on his face, he retorted sharply.

"This is outright bullying, old man."

"If you're intent on a challenge, then let's settle this with a proper duel."

As Xiao Yunlong spoke, Xiao Han, who had remained quiet, stepped forward.

A slight smile played across his face as he spoke calmly.

"Dad, I'll handle this. If this old fellow wants to test my strength, I'm ready to give him a taste."

With Xiao Han's declaration, the Grand Elder and the rest of the Yu family breathed a collective sigh of relief.

They were well aware of Xiao Yunlong's formidable power.

If they were to engage in combat with Xiao Yunlong, victory would be unattainable for them.

They had been fretting over how to extricate themselves from this predicament and compel Xiao Han to act.

Yet, at this critical juncture, Xiao Han stepped forward, presenting them with an opportunity.

"You foolish boy, have you lost your senses? How can you even compare yourself to this man?"

"These elders possess considerable strength. They could beat you to a pulp."

Xiao Yunlong expressed his concerns outright.

A subtle smile graced Xiao Han's face as he responded with composure.

"The victor is yet to be determined. They won't reclaim their honor so easily."

As Xiao Han spoke, the Grand Elder's face betrayed a flicker of excitement.

"Rest assured, I have no intention of harming him. We'll merely spar until a clear point is reached."

The Grand Elder's sinister smirk was unmistakable as he made this assurance.

Xiao Han remained resolute, and with the Grand Elder now weighing in, any further objections from Xiao Yunlong would be futile.

"You're acting rashly, but if you're bold enough to take this man on by yourself, I'll hold my peace."

Having said his piece, Xiao Yunlong could do nothing but shake his head in resignation and walk away.

He stood aside, silently observing the ensuing clash between Xiao Han and the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder noticed Xiao Han's energy ebbing away.

Such a man, with an unstable foundation, surely lacked the power to harm Yu Tianhai.

But what was the reality of the situation? The Grand Elder was uncertain.

Yu Haifeng had mentioned a connection to Xiao Han, but the details remained elusive. The Grand Elder was confident, however, that the duel would bring clarity.

Xiao Han accepted the Grand Elder's challenge, and they promptly made their way to the battle room.

A serene smile played upon Xiao Han's lips as he inquired,

"Do we have any specific rules of engagement?"

Without hesitation, the Grand Elder replied to Xiao Han's query.

"Choose any weapon at your disposal. The battle concludes only when one party concedes defeat."

With the Grand Elder's statement hanging in the air, Xiao Han approached the weapon rack with a faint smile.

He swiftly selected a long spear and, gripping it firmly, gave it a vigorous shake.

The long spear felt pretty good in hand.

"With this long spear, today I'll have you, old dog, kneeling and begging for mercy."

Xiao Han's declaration hung in the air.

The Grand Elder of the Yu family's expression flickered with a hint of trepidation.

He hadn't expected Xiao Han to be so bold at this moment.

"I do hope your strength matches your bravado. It would make for a far more interesting fight."

With those words.

The Grand Elder slowly drew a long saber.

The battle between the two commenced.

The Grand Elder's saber technique crackled like thunder and lightning, exuding a palpable aura of death.

Xiao Han was aware that, had he been just an ordinary man, he would have been slain instantly.

But he had no cause for concern. Clutching the long spear, he channeled the mana coursing through him.

The spear whirled, blossoming with pale blue lotuses.

Onlookers gasped at the sight, bewildered by the extraordinary spectacle.

Upon closer inspection, they noticed a faint blue chill radiating from the tip of Xiao Han's spear.

"Such formidable power. This man's strength has reached heights beyond our grasp."

"How is this possible? He's so young, his power seemingly dissipated, unable to wield martial force."

"I suspect it's not as it seems. We can't perceive his power because it's so immense, far surpassing our own, beyond anything we can fathom."

The crowd murmured among themselves, sharing their astonishment.

They had never witnessed anyone wield a spear with such terrifying prowess.

The lotuses unfurled like harbingers of death.

The Grand Elder's blade was airtight, parrying Xiao Han's onslaught.

Yet Xiao Han's assault was relentless, his spear slashing through the air with the ferocity of a tiger's roar, the force of his strikes reverberating powerfully.

The Grand Elder felt utterly overwhelmed by Xiao Han.

With each clash, he sensed his own strength being effortlessly neutralized.

"How can this be? His power seems so unremarkable."

Disbelief was etched across the Grand Elder's face.