Half an hour later, Qin Hanchu and Ye Wuya arrived at Shang Tianyu's villa.
Led by a servant, the two were guided to the backyard.
In the backyard, Shang Tianyu's entire family was present.
Even his son, who had been away, had returned by flying vehicle.
Upon seeing Qin Hanchu, Shang Tianyu, with a stern face, angrily said, "Venerable Qin, it's merely a trivial matter, why must you keep pressing?"
"Though it may be a trivial matter, it disrupts my cultivation."
"If my thoughts are unsettled, it will affect my future cultivation."
"Therefore, your daughter must kneel and apologize to me," Qin Hanchu stated indifferently.
"Since that is the case, then I shall fight you again." Shang Tianyu was, after all, a warrior at the level of Zhanzun.
To have his daughter kneel before Qin Hanchu and apologize would mean losing all face.
Whether for his daughter's dignity or his own reputation, he could not accept Qin Hanchu's demand.
"Very well."
"We can commence once the spectators have all arrived." Speaking thus, Qin Hanchu took a seat to the side.
Shang Tianyu, also possessing a temper, let out a cold snort and remained silent.
Before long, an old woman arrived, accompanied by her attendants.
This person was also a warrior at the Zhanzun level.
The old woman smiled and nodded at the two, then said to Ye Wuya, "Divine Doctor Ye, it has been many years."
Ye Wuya grunted in response, saying no more.
The old woman paid it no mind and stepped to the side to stand.
With the old woman's arrival, other Venerables began to appear one after another.
The garden had already gathered over twenty people.
"Esteemed Saint!"
Once the warriors at the Zhanzun level were all present, the Saint of Zulong City finally appeared.
Seeing him, everyone cupped their fists in greeting, showing respect.
Even Ye Wuya offered a slight bow, acknowledging his presence.
Among those present, only Qin Hanchu remained seated, making no move.
Noticing Qin Hanchu's indifference, a flicker of displeasure crossed the Saint's eyes.
"Venerable Qin, as a junior, how can you be so ignorant of etiquette?"
"With the Saint present, why do you not rise to pay your respects?" The speaker was a Zhanzun who was on good terms with Shang Tianyu.
Qin Hanchu ignored this Zhanzun and stood up, saying to Shang Tianyu, "The people should all be here, let us begin!"
"Venerable Qin, with the demon beasts rampant, why not put aside your grievances?"
"Grant this old man some face, and let us cease this competition today."
"I can offer you a place in the council." At this moment, the Zulong Saint spoke calmly.
Qin Hanchu looked at the Zulong Saint and pointed at Shang Wenxin, stating plainly, "Let her kneel and apologize, and everything can be settled."
"Venerable Shang, your daughter was disrespectful to a Venerable, she indeed ought to offer an apology." The Zulong Saint said to Shang Tianyu.
Shang Tianyu said in a deep voice, "An apology can be offered, but to kneel and apologize is an insult to my daughter, which I cannot accept."
"You heard him, it's not that I'm not giving you face." With that, Qin Hanchu walked towards Shang Tianyu.
Shang Tianyu reached out and took a treasured sword from Shang Wenwu.
As the sword was drawn, it emitted a faint golden glow.
"Golden Edge Sword!"
"Shang Tianyu actually brought out this sword? Has he prepared to fight to the death?"
"The Golden Edge Sword is a top-tier divine weapon. With it in hand, Shang Tianyu's combat power will increase by at least thirty percent!" Hearing this, everyone exclaimed.
At this moment, Qin Hanchu looked curiously at the sword in Shang Tianyu's hand.
This sword seemed to be made of the same material as the golden long needle in his own hand.
"Venerable Qin, Shang Venerable wielding the Golden Edge Sword is very dangerous."
"Why not take a step back?" The Zulong Saint said proudly.
"This sword is good, I want it!" Qin Hanchu declared.
"Arrogant!" Hearing Qin Hanchu's intent to seize his treasured sword, Shang Tianyu angrily exclaimed.
"Father, there's no need to hold back, let him know your power!" Shang Wenxin believed that Shang Tianyu, holding the Golden Edge Sword, could definitely defeat Qin Hanchu. It was absolutely impossible for her to kneel and apologize!
"Very well, I shall simply be a spectator." The Zulong Saint's expression showed displeasure. He had intended to display his authority, but Qin Hanchu had shown him no deference.
"Shang Venerable without the Golden Edge Sword was evenly matched with him. With the boost of the Golden Edge Sword, how could this person possibly be Shang Venerable's opponent?"
"To want to defeat Shang Venerable after only three months of cultivation? What a pipe dream!" The Zhanzun who was friends with Shang Tianyu sneered coldly.
As everyone was discussing, Qin Hanchu suddenly made his move.
In an instant, Qin Hanchu appeared before Shang Tianyu and thrust out a palm.
Shang Tianyu snorted, and the long sword in his hand, glowing with golden light, pierced towards Qin Hanchu's palm.
Boom!
The collision of their powers immediately erupted into an explosion that scattered outwards.
Qin Hanchu's chilling energy formed an ice shield, protecting him. Shang Tianyu's Geng Metal power continuously battered Qin Hanchu's ice shield.
They exchanged no fancy moves, merely holding steady in a contest of elemental power.
A smile played on Qin Hanchu's lips as his chilling energy suddenly erupted.
The terrifying chilling energy surged along Shang Tianyu's Golden Edge Sword towards Shang Tianyu's body.
Shang Tianyu felt the terrifying coldness invade his body. The arm holding the sword turned stiff.
"How can this be!" Shang Tianyu's eyes were filled with terror. He had not expected Qin Hanchu's strength to have become so formidable. To freeze his arm was something only a warrior at the Zhan Sheng level could achieve. Three months ago, Qin Hanchu was only his equal. How could he now possess the strength of a Zhan Sheng? Had Qin Hanchu been hiding his strength from the start, or had he broken through in just three months?
As Shang Tianyu was in shock, Qin Hanchu's power erupted once more. The terrifying chilling energy immediately surged towards Shang Tianyu.
Boom!
Shang Tianyu's body was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string.
"What is going on?"
"How was Shang Venerable sent flying?"
"This is impossible! Unless he is a warrior at the Zhan Sheng level, he could not have repelled Shang Venerable so easily!" At this moment, the Zulong Saint's eyes were wide with shock. He could feel that Qin Hanchu's power had reached the Zhan Sheng level. No wonder Qin Hanchu had shown him no deference; it turned out Qin Hanchu was also a warrior at the Zhan Sheng level. But how was this possible? Qin Hanchu was only twenty-five or twenty-six years old, how could he have reached the Zhan Sheng level? This was truly unbelievable.
"You... you are a Zhan Sheng!" Shang Tianyu, having finally stabilized himself, clutched his chest, his face etched with pain. He was currently suffering from the invasion of chilling energy. If he did not expel the chilling energy from his body, he would certainly suffer hidden injuries.
"Is he really a Zhan Sheng?"
"Impossible, he is so young, how could he have reached the Zhan Sheng level?"
"How did he achieve this? How could his body withstand it?"
"To be a Zhan Sheng at this age, does he not have the potential to become a Zhan Shen in the future?"