Chapter 143: Conflict

Wang Chushan's sudden roar completely shattered his pleasant dream.

"What is making such a racket? Can't a man get some sleep?"

For a split second, Xiao Ye thought he was still at the frontier, and cursed out loud!

"Who said that? If you have the guts, step out and face me!"

Wang Chushan turned around, scanning the crowd for the source of the voice, but not a single person dared to utter a word.

In the current situation, speaking up was practically signing one's own death warrant!

"What? You dare shout out, but now you lack the courage to show your face? It seems the lot of you are nothing more than a bunch of cowards!"

With this single remark, he insulted everyone present, including many venerable and esteemed seniors!

No one dared to retort. Xiao Ye simply sat in his chair with a frown; the man on the stage had interrupted his sweet slumber, and he needed a moment to collect himself.

Although he didn't know this person, daring to wake him up from his sleep caused the anger in Xiao Ye's chest to steadily rise!

"Still not coming out? Could it be that you lack even the basic courage of a man!"

Wang Chushan finally locked his gaze in Xiao Ye's direction, speaking with a pointed, menacing undertone.

"What the fuck did you just say!"

Red Dragon could no longer contain his temper. He sprang directly to his feet, a fierce expression on his face, and pointed straight at Wang Chushan on the stage.

Seeing this, the subordinates behind him reacted instantly. The two sides unleashed their full auras, the atmosphere turning explosive and tense!

"Calm down. This is simply the rule of the tournament. We are merely stating facts, why get so angry?"

Yu Han sat nearby, toying with the prayer beads in his hand, and spoke with an expression of absolute sincerity.

On the stage, Wang Chushan wore an arrogant look, staring down at Xiao Ye with utter contempt.

"What you did just now showed extreme disrespect toward me. I demand that you either step onto the stage to fight me, or kneel down and beg for my forgiveness!"

Emboldened by his master's backing, Wang Chushan became even more unbridled in his insults!

"I'm going up there to tear your mouth apart!"

Red Dragon's eyes turned bloodshot. Hearing someone repeatedly insult Xiao Ye, he finally lost all restraint.

Just at that moment, a hand stopped him. Xiao Ye had finally woken up fully.

"There is no need to make such a big fuss. Minor trifles like this don't require you to handle them."

Xiao Ye pointed at the object in Red Dragon's hand and shook his head.

Then, with a single stride, he leaped onto the stage. Many people only felt a gust of wind before seeing Xiao Ye standing right in front of Wang Chushan.

"What is a junior like you howling about here, disturbing my sleep?"

Xiao Ye yawned, speaking to him with a nonchalant expression.

Wang Chushan was taken aback. Before he could even react, Xiao Ye was already standing right before him!

Yu Han, standing behind him, was even more astonished; he hadn't caught the man's movements at all.

Although Xiao Ye was his sworn enemy of blood and hatred, he couldn't help but feel intensely curious at this moment.

Who on earth was this man who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere?

He waved his hand, signaling his own people to sit back down.

At Xiao Ye's gesture, Red Dragon also motioned for his men to hold their positions and remain still, waiting quietly for the two men above.

"I am in the middle of a martial arts match, and your commotion is a complete disrespect to me!"

"I am now issuing a challenge to you. If you win, I will let the matter rest completely; if you lose, I will have your life!"

Fueled by his lingering anger, Wang Chushan was like an arrow pulled to its limit on the bowstring, roaring fiercely at Xiao Ye.

"Stop talking so much. Come on."

Xiao Ye took off his coat and cast a glance at Red Dragon, signaling him to properly clear away the debris on the stage.

After a flurry of chaotic movement, the arena between the two was finally cleaned up.

Because of the sudden acceptance of the challenge, the original match remained unfinished.

Xiao Ye stepped forward to defend the ring, while Wang Chushan remained the challenger.

"The second match, starting immediately!"

The old man down below finally snapped out of his daze and announced slowly.

Wang Chushan had long since found Xiao Ye's eyes offensive, and he had been bottling up a fierce resentment inside.

He wanted to use the same ruthless methods to drive Xiao Ye into a desperate corner and beat him to death.

However, after exchanging blows a few times, Wang Chushan discovered that he simply couldn't control Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye constantly dodged and refused to engage directly; the moment Wang Chushan tried to press the attack, he would immediately step back!

Though the two crossed paths occasionally, no substantial damage was dealt.

Instead, this only added fuel to Wang Chushan's already blazing fury. The fact that Xiao Ye kept dodging and rendering his attacks ineffective made him burn with even greater rage.

"Are you even a man? Do you not even have the guts to take a blow head-on?"

Wang Chushan shouted loudly. His offensive style was renowned for its ferocious power.

Yet these past few exchanges felt like he was punching balls of cotton; Xiao Ye was clearly deliberately stalling for time.

As for what Xiao Ye was actually stalling for, Wang Chushan didn't care in the least—he only wanted to cripple the man in front of him to satisfy his bloodlust.

"What kind of pathetic loser are you? What kind of absolute trash could ever fancy a loser like you?"

Wang Chushan escalated his insults further, spewing unbridled arrogance.

Initially, Xiao Ye hadn't intended to pay him much mind, but Wang Chushan had unwittingly blundered into mentioning his family!

Qin Xueer was his only remaining family in this world.

And she was Xiao Ye's absolute, untouchable reverse scale!

A piercing, icy light flashed explosively in his eyes. Xiao Ye stopped in his tracks, and seeing his chance, Wang Chushan drove a knee straight toward his face.

The anticipated spray of blood and shattering of bones never materialized.

Instead, with just a single palm from Xiao Ye, Wang Chushan's body was frozen in place, unable to move another inch.

Wang Chushan's face drained of color in utter shock, turning beet red!

He never expected that the man before him possessed such terrifying strength, easily blocking him with a mere gesture.

"What did you just say about my family?"

Xiao Ye's face turned icy cold, his voice devoid of a single trace of warmth!

Just those few words left Wang Chushan momentarily flustered and helpless!

He couldn't even remember what he had just said to Xiao Ye; aside from sheer shock, his mind went completely blank.

Before he could manage a response, Xiao Ye smashed a fist directly into his face, accompanied by a sharp sound of breaking air.

A figure was sent flying several meters away, crashing heavily onto the stage!

Everyone present gasped in astonishment. Xiao Ye, who should have been heavily wounded and crippled, was not only completely unhurt, but had actually sent Wang Chushan flying with a single punch. Just how terrifying must that level of strength be?

Especially Yu Han behind Wang Chushan—he was fully aware of Wang Chushan's true background!

Let alone Jianghai City, even across the entire Jiangnan region, finding someone who could fight Wang Chushan to a draw was a monumental task.

He knew all too well that Xiao Ye's true strength was unfathomable!

Then, who on earth was this young man wielding such terrifying power?

More and more questions arose in Yu Han's mind; Xiao Ye undeniably exerted an immense pressure upon him.

Wang Chushan climbed back up from the slightly damaged stage. Years of rigorous training had left his physique exceptionally robust, and his body was not seriously injured.

Yet, within his heart, he felt an unprecedented humiliation!

"From this moment on, it's a fight to the death between us!"

Wang Chushan roared, blood staining the corners of his lips, looking utterly horrific.