C21 Scared Silly

In the blink of an eye, Yang Dong was beside Xiao Tian. Before his attack could land, Yang Dong was already exhilarated, envisioning the scene of Xiao Tian being struck down by his hand. It felt incredible. More thrilling than when he first became an inner disciple of Doombrows.

"Rip!"

"Bang!"

A jarring sound suddenly echoed. As it did, Xiao Tian, who had been standing with his hands behind his back, somehow now held a battered axe. Just as Yang Dong's attack was about to hit, Xiao Tian casually swung the axe.

Though it seemed like a nonchalant swing, it left Yang Dong feeling utterly defenseless, as if caught in a perfect storm. In reality, he couldn't block it. Before his attack could reach Xiao Tian, he was struck by the axe. If he hadn't narrowly shifted his body at the last moment, Xiao Tian's blow would have cleaved him in two.

Even though he dodged the fatal strike, the force sent him flying several yards away. When he hit the ground, a gruesome wound stretched from his right shoulder to his lower left abdomen.

The wound was so deep that the bone was visible, almost splitting open the entire place. Blood gushed from the wound, and Yang Dong couldn't help but gasp in pain. His face was a mix of shock and fear.

His mind was racing with one thought: he had been knocked back by Xiao Tian. Xiao Tian had actually sent him flying. Could it be that Xiao Tian had regained his strength?

Just the thought made Yang Dong tremble, not with excitement, but with fear. His legs felt weak, and a chill ran down his spine. He had dared to be arrogant in front of Xiao Tian only because Xiao Tian's power had been crippled. His Master Level abilities were gone, his veins shortened, and his elixir field shattered, leaving him a shadow of his former self.

But if Xiao Tian's strength had returned, how could Yang Dong dare to show off in front of him?

"You... your strength... is it back?" Yang Dong stammered, trembling as he asked Xiao Tian. As he spoke, he couldn't help but swallow hard, his face as pale as could be.

As Yang Dong reacted, the woman in red nearby, who had her arm broken by Qin Wudi, couldn't help but have her pupils contract in fear. If Yang Dong couldn't handle the restored power of Xiao Tian, there was no way she could.

"Take a guess," Xiao Tian said to Yang Dong, squinting with a half-smile.

With that, Yang Dong's legs gave out, and despite his injuries, he dropped to his knees, bowing his head repeatedly to Xiao Tian. "I'm sorry, Young Master Tian. I was blind to your greatness. Please spare me, don't kill me, forgive my worthless life."

"Uh..."

Qin Wudi, who had just gotten back on his feet, widened his eyes in disbelief at the scene before him. Restored power? He knew Xiao Tian's abilities had improved recently, but full restoration seemed a stretch. What was this guy misunderstanding?

However, Qin Wudi only paused for a moment before smirking. No matter what, these two were doomed. Given Xiao Tian's nature, they were bound to meet a grim fate.

Before Xiao Tian's powers were stripped, he was notorious not only as a playboy who loved causing trouble for women but also for his ruthless vengeance. Many had been tortured to death by him. Although Xiao Tian seems to have lost his memory and his personality has changed, Qin Wudi noticed that some inherent traits remained unchanged during their recent interactions.

"Spare you? Why should I spare you? Weren't you just being arrogant? Didn't you just order your maid to kill me?" Xiao Tian said to Yang Dong with a calm smile, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"No, no, it wasn't me who wanted to kill you, Young Master Tian. I was manipulated, truly manipulated! It was this wretched maid who deceived me. If it weren't for her, I would never have troubled you," Yang Dong stammered in terror, suddenly glaring at the woman in red.

As Yang Dong turned his gaze to the woman in red, Xiaocui's face changed drastically, her eyes widening in disbelief at Yang Dong's accusation.

"Whoosh!"

Yang Dong didn't even give the woman in red a chance to defend herself. In a flash, he leaped from the ground and appeared beside her, delivering a blow that left her lifeless. Afterward, Yang Dong collapsed to his knees.

"Young Master Tian, it was all this wretched maid's fault. I've taken care of her. Please, spare me. I'm begging you, let me live," Yang Dong pleaded, bowing repeatedly to Xiao Tian. Each bow was so forceful that his forehead soon bled.

"You really went all out, didn't you?" Qin Wudi remarked, eyes wide with shock at Yang Dong's ruthless actions.

Yang Dong didn't respond to Qin Wudi, continuing to bow to Xiao Tian.

"You think I'm back to full strength, and that's why you're so scared, right? But who told you my strength has returned?" Xiao Tian asked, shrugging.

"Huh?" Yang Dong froze, then looked up at Xiao Tian with a strained smile. "Young Master Xiao, you must be joking. You sent me flying with one move. How could your strength not be back?"

"If I regain my strength, do you think just one move would only send you flying? Have you forgotten the name of this axe in my hand? The Sky-Breaking Axe. It's not just any weapon; it's what the Axe Demon used to challenge warriors with his battlemage skills. Injuring you with it is no big deal, considering it's a treasure holding immense secrets," Xiao Tian mocked.

"Whoosh."

As soon as Xiao Tian finished speaking, Yang Dong's face turned grim. He launched himself into the air again, charging swiftly toward Xiao Tian, his right hand forming a deadly strike.

"Die!" Yang Dong roared.