MTLNOVEL Chapter 312: Half-Step Martial King? Defeated
"Uncle Meng is actually going to make a move himself?"
When Sun Meng stepped forward, not only was Zheng Shuheng shocked, but even the numerous bodyguards of the Zheng family showed a surprised expression.
As members of the Zheng family of Jinling, they all knew about Sun Meng's outstanding strength, which ranked among the top within the entire Zheng family.
Unexpectedly, just to deal with the likes of Ye Fan and Su Zhanyun, Sun Meng was willing to lower his status and take action personally.
"Brother-in-law, let me handle him!" Su Zhanyun stepped forward.
Ye Fan waved his hand to stop Su Zhanyun, "Zhan Yun, step back, you're not his opponent!"
"Oh? Brother-in-law, is he that strong?" Su Zhanyun asked, somewhat unconvinced.
Ye Fan nodded, "That's right! Zhan Yun, you should know about Ancient Martial Artists, right? This person has already half a foot in the Martial Arts King Realm!"
"What? He has half a foot in the Martial Arts King Realm?" Su Zhanyun's expression drastically changed upon hearing this.
Having spent many years at the border, he naturally knew of the existence of Ancient Martial Artists. In Su Zhanyun's eyes, even reaching the Martial Arts Grandmaster Realm was already the ceiling for ordinary people, let alone the realization that this Sun Meng had the strength of a Half-Step Martial King.
As Ye Fan finished speaking, Sun Meng felt slightly astonished: "You can actually see through my realm?"
"Is it that difficult to see through your realm?" Ye Fan sneered.
Witnessing Ye Fan's calm and collected demeanor, Sun Meng's face gradually turned solemn. Indeed, he was at the Half-Step Martial King Realm, but Sun Meng knew that to see through his realm at a glance, one's strength had to be at least on par with his. Therefore, when Ye Fan spoke out about his realm, it couldn't help but put Sun Meng on alert.
Zheng Shuheng was also taken aback: "Uncle Meng, this kid can actually see your strength. Could it be that he is even more formidable than you?"
"We'll know if we try!" Sun Meng said in a deep voice.
In Sun Meng's understanding, ordinary people entering the Martial Arts Grandmaster Realm by around thirty years of age would already be extremely talented.
In his eyes, Ye Fan was definitely not over thirty, and he couldn't believe that Ye Fan's strength would surpass his.
Ye Fan gave a cold laugh, "I must remind you, once you make a move, you better be prepared to die!"
"Is that so?"
Whoosh—
This statement severely irritated Sun Meng, and as Ye Fan's words finished, Sun Meng's body, full of explosive power like a leopard, lunged towards Ye Fan.
Zheng Shuheng scornfully said, "A fox exploiting the tiger's might. Uncle Meng is one of our top experts in the Zheng family of Jinling. I don't believe you can be more powerful than Uncle Meng!"
"I bet this kid can't even withstand a single move from Uncle Meng!" Many black-clad bodyguards sneered.
"Such terrifying speed, brother-in-law, be careful!"
Seeing Sun Meng decisively strike, Su Zhanyun's face was filled with shock.
"Humph! Really asking for a beating, aren't you?"
Watching Sun Meng's rapid approach, Ye Fan raised his eyebrows.
"Come and meet your fate!"
Sun Meng, as a Half-Step Martial King, was not to be underestimated. In a flash, he was already emanating a murderous aura, closing in on Ye Fan.
"Seeking death!"
Seeing Sun Meng about to attack him mercilessly, a cold light burst forth from Ye Fan's eyes.
Just as Sun Meng was closing in, Ye Fan suddenly rose into the air, his body soaring like a Golden-Winged Roc, his foot transformed into a shadow kicking towards Sun Meng's head.
In front of all eyes, Sun Meng was fast, but Ye Fan's speed was clearly faster.
"Not good!"
Sun Meng had never imagined that Ye Fan's speed would actually surpass his. In his haste, Sun Meng no longer cared about his attack and frantically crossed his arms to protect his head.
Bang!!!
The next moment, Ye Fan's foot, carrying a force as heavy as thunder, heavily kicked onto Sun Meng's arms.
Scrape, scrape!
Struck by Ye Fan's kick, Sun Meng's sturdy body was forced into a frenzied retreat until his back slammed violently against the exhibition hall wall.
"Wow!"
Hit in the back, Sun Meng let out a muffled grunt, and a mouthful of fresh blood spurted out.
"Uncle Meng!" Seeing Sun Meng spit blood, Zheng Shuheng's face paled greatly.
"What? Uncle Meng has actually been defeated?"
Staring at the blood-spitting Sun Meng, not a single one of Zheng Shuheng's entourage of bodyguards could hide their drastically changed expressions.
"What terrifying skills!"
Steadying his body, Sun Meng's face was deathly pale as he stared at Ye Fan, his eyes filled with fear.
He could feel that Ye Fan's kick just now was not at full strength; had Ye Fan used his full power, he likely would have collapsed on the ground by now, a cold, lifeless corpse.
Even so, the kick from Ye Fan caused him severe Qi damage, and his arms were still numb up to this moment.
Zheng Shuheng hurried to Sun Meng's side, anxiously asking, "Uncle Meng, are you alright?"
Sun Meng was his top fighter; if anything happened to Sun Meng, then establishing a foothold in the Central Plains Region would become as difficult as ascending to the heavens.
After all, the Central Plains was a place where dragons hid among men, and Ancient Martial Artists were not in short supply. If he inadvertently offended an Ancient Martial Artist, these bodyguards by his side would not be able to withstand an assassination from one.
"Thank you for your concern, Young Master, I'm not dead yet!" Sun Meng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
Relieved, Zheng Shuheng breathed out, "That's good! That's good!"
"Young Master, this person's strength surpasses mine. I fear he has already stepped into the Martial Arts King Realm. In my opinion, it would be wise not to offend him rashly!" Sun Meng said, looking at Ye Fan with a cautionary expression.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Shuheng's face turned ugly, "What? He's a Martial King?"
Although the Zheng family was the number one noble family in Jinling and ranked among the top ten in overall strength, they also had few Martial Kings within their ranks.
Zheng Shuheng never expected to encounter a Martial King right after arriving in the Central Plains—his luck was unbelievable.
"Brother-in-law, are you a Martial King?" Su Zhanyun's eyes widened.
Ye Fan said casually, "Not really, I just got lucky this time and won!"
"Lucky?" Su Zhanyun was somewhat astonished.
In his view, Ye Fan's movements just now were as smooth as flowing clouds, decisively crushing Sun Meng with absolute strength, without any element of luck.
Ye Fan nodded and said, "Yes, correct!"
For now, Ye Fan didn't want to reveal too much in front of Su Zhanyun, so he chose to conceal his actual strength.
"Okay then!" Although Su Zhanyun was shocked, he did not ask too many questions.
"Damn it!"
Learning of Ye Fan's formidable strength, Zheng Shuheng clenched his fist in anger.
He glared at Ye Fan with vicious eyes and said, "So what if you're a Martial King? I've decided on this exhibition hall, and not even Jesus could stop me!"
"Are you that tough?" Ye Fan asked coldly.
"Hmph! Do you think I would be foolish enough to confront you directly?"
With the confidence of being from the Zheng family of Jinling, Zheng Shuheng was certain Ye Fan wouldn't dare to attack him rashly.
But to leave in such an abject manner was not his style.
Thus, Zheng Shuheng looked back at one of his bodyguards and asked, "Have you found out who owns the Silver Base Tower yet?"
"Reporting to the Young Master, we have found out!" said the bodyguard respectfully.
Zheng Shuheng asked in a cold voice, "Who is the real owner behind the Silver Base Tower?"
"It's the Central Plains Xu Family!" the bodyguard stated.
Zheng Shuheng was surprised, "What? The Silver Base Tower belongs to the Central Plains Xu Family? Interesting! Had I known earlier that this was Xu Family territory, I wouldn't have stirred up such a commotion!"
"Yes, Young Master, should we contact the Central Plains Xu Family now?" asked the bodyguard.
Zheng Shuheng sneered, "No need! I have connections with the Xu Family, I will handle contacting them myself!"
"You actually know someone from the Xu Family?" Su Zhanyun's expression changed when he heard this.
Ye Fan expressed surprise, "Zhan Yun, this place is owned by the Central Plains Xu Family?"
"Yes, brother-in-law, the entire Silver Base Tower is the property of the Xu Family!"
Su Zhanyun's face darkened as he said, "If Zheng Shuheng has connections with the Xu Family, it's possible they might annul our contract in favor of the Zheng family of Jinling. Then, this exhibition hall might slip into Zheng Shuheng's hands."
"Is that so!" Ye Fan stroked his chin and fell into deep thought.
He could tell that Su Zhanyun wasn't set on this particular exhibition hall, but it was Zheng Shuheng's attitude that greatly irked Su Zhanyun. Discover stories with empire
In life, one must stand up for oneself. If the exhibition hall were taken away by Zheng Shuheng using his connections, it would be a severe blow to Su Zhanyun's pride.
"Coincidentally, my relationship with the Central Plains Xu Family is quite special too. Daring to oppose me, I'll see how I make you two lose all face!" Zheng Shuheng sneered with disdain.
It was as if his ties with the Central Plains Xu Family were firm as iron, and with a mere call from him, the exhibition hall would be his.
It was destined that Ye Fan and Su Zhanyun, for crossing him today, would end up embarrassed and discolored in defeat before him.