C27 Bullied Grand Elder
"Boom!"
Cornered with no room to retreat, the Great Elder was forced to brace himself with his arms, only to have Jiang Yuan's fist come crashing down on them with brutal force.
As the Great Elder's knees buckled, preparing to strike back, a tremendous force slammed into his right cheek.
Unrelenting, Jiang Yuan pressed his advantage, darting forward in a blink to reappear before the Great Elder's face.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
...
In a matter of seconds, over a dozen punches were unleashed, each one striking the Great Elder's face.
"Ah!"
With a twist of his body, the Great Elder tumbled out of the sparring ring.
"Such agility! So cool!"
"That fist technique is incredible! I've got to learn that sky-descending punch!"
"He's incredibly strong!"
"He's like a demon, using martial prowess to pummel the Great Elder into such a state."
"The Great Elder is getting thrashed!"
The onlookers gasped in shock at the sight.
"You're asking for it, you little punk!"
Fury consumed the Great Elder, the throbbing pain on his right cheek searing like a brand of humiliation. To be so thoroughly beaten by a junior in front of everyone was unbearable.
"What's this? The loser still dares to strut around?"
Jiang Yuan's expression remained serene as he mocked, but inside, he was starting to panic. His recent flurry of attacks, satisfying as they were, had drained the spiritual energy from his dantian. The Spiritual Force was now severely depleted, leaving him with only one strike in reserve.
And he had just detected a familiar presence weaving through the crowd, the unmistakable aura of Jiang Woo!
"Die!"
The Great Elder sprang into action, his Martial Master's Spiritual Force bursting forth like an untamed stallion, engulfing the training grounds in a fiery red inferno.
"Martial Pulse, accompany me!"
Jiang Yuan's mind raced, ready to deploy the sword pill.
"Great Elder, stop!"
In that critical moment, a commanding voice cut through the chaos. Jiang Wenn materialized, positioning himself between the Great Elder and Jiang Yuan.
"Jiang Wenn!? Are you intent on dragging this child into chaos and bringing ruin upon the Jiang Family?"
The Head Elder's eyes blazed with fury as he bellowed.
Unintimidated, Jiang Yuan stood tall and retorted vehemently, "Ruin the Jiang Family? It seems unclear who the true disruptor is here. The maidservant has obviously lied, yet you, old man, fail to see the truth and condemn the innocent!"
"Silence!"
Jiang Wenn, upon hearing this, quickly pulled Jiang Yuan back.
"What right does this old fool have to be the Head Elder? Everyone heard Li Qiu's words. Now tell me, who is truly at fault here?"
Jiang Yuan didn't hold back, continuing to address the Jiang Family disciples gathered below.
Yet, in response to his words, there was utter silence.
"You..."
With a furious glare, Jiang Yuan surveyed the bowed heads before him and then burst into mocking laughter.
"How despicable you all are! Fawning over me in my glory days, yet eager to kick me when I'm down. And now, faced with the truth, not one of you has the courage to speak up!"
"Fine!"
"Fine!"
"Fine!"
"The world is vast, and I, Jiang Yuan, am determined to live freely and joyfully. Why should I endure the scorn of you people?!"
"After today, I am no longer a member of the Jiang Family!"
Chilled to the bone, Jiang Yuan reached out, took hold of Qiao Wei, who stood there in shock, and with a cold laugh, he strode through the crowd.
"Yuan, why must you endure this..."
"Father, you will always be my father, but it's time for me to leave the Jiang Family behind..."
"You!"
The Great Elder's rage was not so easily extinguished. He moved to pursue them.
"Head Elder, stop!"
Jiang Wenn firmly positioned himself in front of the Great Elder, blocking his path.