Before coming here, everyone was bursting with confidence, believing that with Elder Zhong supporting them this time, they could avenge their past defeat, cripple Zhou Yu, and force him out of Yunhai City.
The shame of their last defeat was still vivid.
Even though dozens of people had died, Old Master Zhang had still severely berated his thugs.
"Dozens of men couldn't defeat one kid, and you were all wiped out. What good are you?"
It was because of these words that the Zhang family's thugs were all holding back a surge of anger.
They wanted another chance to regain their honor.
And today was undoubtedly the best opportunity!
But the current developments had exceeded everyone's expectations.
Elder Zhong, who had reached the Houtian Dark Energy stage, had actually lost to Zhou Yu!
All of the Zhang family's thugs, along with the two martial artists, couldn't believe what they were seeing.
Why was that kid surnamed Zhou, as if he had a cheat, so easily defeating a master of Dark Energy?
"I thought you were strong, but after trying, I found you to be so weak."
Zhou Yu looked at Zhong Fabai, who was kneeling on the ground, and said indifferently.
With that punch, the elder would be incapacitated for at least over a month.
This was because of the explosive power of a Houtian Dark Energy martial artist!
Even though the force was applied over a very short distance, it didn't diminish the power of Dark Energy.
In a way, the short-range explosive effect of Dark Energy was similar to the inch-punch in traditional martial arts.
However, traditional martial arts lacked the enhancement of true qi, so their upper limit of power output was naturally inferior to ancient martial artists.
Zhou Yu's strength was beyond Houtian Dark Energy, but he could control his explosive power with ease.
Dealing with an old man who had just stepped onto the threshold of Dark Energy, using peak Dark Energy strength was more than enough.
"..."
Zhong Fabai clutched his abdomen, enduring immense pain while also having to listen to Zhou Yu's taunts.
He was covered in cold sweat and trembling all over.
It was clear that he was severely injured.
And none of the Zhang family's thugs behind him dared to step forward and help him.
"Does anyone else want to spar with me?"
Zhou Yu shifted his gaze from the old man to the others.
First, of course, were the two martial artists.
The Zhang family thugs were too weak, not even worth the effort.
Unexpectedly, upon hearing his question, the two martial artists immediately fell to their knees with a thud.
"Elder Zhou... no! Brother Zhou! Please be magnanimous and just let this pass like a fart and let us go!"
"Yes, yes! We were blind and didn't recognize your greatness. Please don't bother with us trash."
The two martial artists kowtowed and slapped themselves.
Seeing that Elder Zhong had been defeated, how could they dare to spar with Zhou Yu?
If they went up, wouldn't they be beaten to death or crippled by a Houtian Dark Energy master?
This kid, who dared to kill dozens of people, might not hesitate to eliminate all of them here.
The thugs in black suits saw this and also knelt down.
If even the martial arts masters were discarding their pride, how could they dare to stand their ground and face death?
"Uninteresting!"
Zhou Yu replied with just two words.
He had expected a few hotheads among them.
Suddenly!
One of the martial artists' phones rang.
Instantly, the eyes of everyone present on that martial artist seemed to spew fire.
We're already in this state, and you're still causing trouble?
If this terrifying being in front of us gets displeased and eliminates us all, this phone call will bear a huge responsibility!
A bloodbath triggered by a phone call?
The Zhang family thugs wanted to cry but had no tears.
Zhou Yu narrowed his eyes as he looked at the martial artist kneeling on the ground and said, "Answer the phone, and put it on speaker."
He wanted to hear who was calling.
"Yes."
The martial artist quickly took out his phone, pressed the answer button, and turned on the speaker.
At this moment, he could only do as Zhou Yu commanded.
Soon.
An extremely anxious voice came from the phone.
"That kid surnamed Zhou cannot be touched right now! Do you hear me? Hurry up and get back here!"
The moment Zhou Yu heard that voice, he was somewhat taken aback.
Wasn't this Young Master Zhang?
He was actually telling the Zhang family's people to go back. Did that mean today's events were not ordered by Zhang Shaohua?
All the Zhang family thugs present were silent and terrified, none daring to reply to Zhang Shaohua.
Without Zhou Yu's permission, how could they dare to speak?
"Are you listening? Hello! Are you all dead?"
Zhang Shaohua on the phone grew more and more anxious.
With no reply for a long time, he even thought that everyone had been dealt with by Zhou Yu.
But Elder Zhong was present with the group that set out this time!
Even Elder Zhong couldn't defeat Zhou Yu?
Zhang Shaohua felt that this was impossible!
Zhong Fabai was, after all, a master of Houtian Dark Energy. It was very difficult to advance further once reaching this level.
Such a person should have no reason to lose to Zhou Yu.
However...
Zhang Shaohua dared not think further.
If the worst-case scenario were true, would the person answering the phone be Zhou Yu himself?
Thinking of this, Zhang Shaohua tentatively asked, "Zhou... Zhou Yu?"
He wasn't sure.
"Oh, Young Master Zhang, your memory is quite good. You know it's me here," Zhou Yu said.
No doubt, Zhang Shaohua's expression upon hearing his voice must have been incredible.
And so it was.
On the other end of the phone, Zhang Shaohua's face was a mixture of fear, dread, shock, confusion, and other emotions.
"Did you kill them?" After a long pause, Zhang Shaohua finally asked.
"In your eyes, do I look like a killer?" Zhou Yu said with a hint of annoyance.
As he spoke, he deliberately glanced at the people on the ground.
The Zhang family thugs and the two martial artists were nearly scared out of their wits!
Zhou Yu's gaze was as if he was looking at dead men!
It was extremely uncomfortable!
Gulp!
The martial artist holding the phone swallowed hard.
Compared to the others, he felt the greatest pressure.
This was because Zhou Yu had already walked up to him and was talking to Young Master Zhang.
"From what I hear, Elder Zhong and they have already clashed with you. Zhou Yu, no matter what, I hope you can spare Elder Zhong's life. And I only learned about today's events just now."
"Even if it wasn't your intention, it was the intention of some decision-maker in your Zhang family."
"Our Zhang family is willing to compensate for your losses. Name your price."
"But I'm not short of money."
"Then what exactly do you want?"
At the fork in Yunhai's main avenue.
Zhang Shaohua had asked his driver, A Heng, to stop the car there.
He knew that Zhou Yu, Zhao Ruyue, and Elder Zhong were all on this small road.
As long as A Heng drove down the small road, they would arrive there soon.
But after Zhang Shaohua heard Zhou Yu's voice on the phone, he changed his mind on the spot.
Rushing over now would be pointless!
Even though he was reluctant to believe it, Elder Zhong had ultimately lost to Zhou Yu.
But analyzing the current situation, that kid had definitely gained complete control of the scene.
If Zhang Shaohua went over now, wouldn't he be handing his life and fortune over to the other party?
If the devil wanted his life, he wouldn't have a choice.