"I wasn't scared out of my wits."

The cloaked figure shook his head slightly and said, "If I were to be discouraged because of my past defeat, what merit would I, Zhou Lingyun, have to serve as the head of the Zhou family?"

With each step he took, the floor beneath his feet cracked inch by inch.

An incredibly terrifying aura emanated from him, making the surrounding space feel oppressive.

"The gap between the younger generation of the Zhou family and the younger generation of the Xu family is widening."

Zhou Lingyun slowly walked towards Tuoba Yanyan and Xu Qingfeng, only to find that the two of them were completely unable to move!

"Zhou Lingyun, the reclusive head of the Zhou family, has actually been here all along?"

Xu Qingfeng's pupils constricted, and his forehead was covered in cold sweat.

Tuoba Yan Yan trembled slightly, feeling as insignificant as an ant, utterly unable to withstand this overwhelming power.

Zhou Lingyun ignored them and walked straight past them towards Xu Xiwang, despite their surprised looks.

This means he will personally take action to capture Xu Xiwang.

"Xu Xiwang"

"Sigh, I hope that Xu Yunfan once regarded you as the future hope of the Xu family."

"It's funny to think about, but I used to hold you when you were little."

“Your father’s name is Xu Yunfan, and my name is Zhou Lingyun. As the pride of the Zhou family, I have high hopes for you. I must have lofty ambitions to defeat your father, prove myself, and prove the Zhou family.”

Zhou Lingyun murmured to herself, as if recalling the past, her eyes gradually returning to calm.

He paused for a moment before speaking again: "I just never imagined that I would spend my whole life chasing after your father's shadow. That year, he defeated me and reached the pinnacle in a way that I could never look up to."

"Back then, I asked him a question, 'Why can't I beat you?' Do you know what he said?"

Xu Qingfeng and Tuoba Yanyan held their breath, waiting for Zhou Lingyun to reveal the answer.

"He told me that no one could beat him!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Zhou Lingyun threw his head back and laughed, a laugh filled with sorrow, desolation, and bitterness: "I was not reconciled, I fought hard, but in the end, I still lost to your father..."

Zhou Lingyun's laughter abruptly stopped, replaced by boundless anger and intense hatred, which transformed into a roar: "From that moment on, my inner demon was born, and I know that I can never surpass him."

"I lost, but the Zhou family cannot lose!"

"I, Zhou Lingyun, will absolutely not allow my Zhou family to be destroyed in my hands!"

His fists clenched, veins bulging, revealing his anger and determination.

In the next instant, Zhou Lingyun's aura suddenly intensified, and a terrifying wave spread out, shaking the eight directions, oppressing everyone, and making it hard for people to breathe.

"Xu Xiwang, let's go! His strength is no less than my father's!"

Tuoba Yanyan's expression was solemn. She gave a low shout and urged Xu Xiwang to leave quickly.

Xu Xiwang was speechless. Why didn't anyone mention Zhou Lingyun's existence when they arrived? Now they're doomed!

If Xu Xiwang had known that Zhou Lingyun was such a terrifying old monster and had stayed in the Zhou family all along, he would never have come here even if he were beaten to death!

"Leave? It's too late."

A cold smile curved Zhou Lingyun's lips as he said, word by word, "You mere brat who just entered the Saint Realm, you think you can slip away from me?"

Boom—

The moment Zhou Lingyun finished speaking, a sudden explosion rang out in the void, and he abruptly reached out to grab Xu Xiwang!

A giant hand tore through space and instantly reached for Xu Xiwang's throat!

Damn it!

Tuoba Yan Yan's pretty face changed slightly. She wanted to help stop them, but found herself imprisoned and unable to break free no matter what she did. Instead, it aroused the power of her bloodline, making her pores stand on end as if they were about to burst.

Xu Xiwang must not die!

At least not now!

Xu Qingfeng was also greatly shocked. Killing some insignificant people in the Zhou family was just a dispute between the younger generation and wouldn't cause any major upheaval.

But if Xu Xiwang dies here, the Xu family and the Zhou family will definitely go to war!

This Yanjing city will inevitably become a battlefield between the Xu and Zhou families!

Xu Xiwang's importance to the Xu family is beyond doubt!

He couldn't imagine how furious the First Madam would be if something happened to Xu Xiwang, and how much trouble she would cause.