When the others saw Huang Zhendong rubbing it in after getting the upper hand, their expressions soured.

This was a deliberate attempt to disgust them.

Yet, Huang Zhendong was all smiles.

Last month, he had been too busy to handle the conflict between the Huang and Wang Families, leaving it to Huang Sheng. This was because he was busy gathering medicinal ingredients to help Shi Hongda achieve a breakthrough.

Now that Shi Hongda had broken through his life-and-death cultivation, Huang Zhendong could finally show off his strength.

His previous advice to Huang Sheng about not being too protective was to make his son understand that keeping a low profile wasn't always a virtue. Sometimes, when you have power, you have to show it.

It was also to show Xu Ke that he wasn't the only one who could swagger around with an Innate Great Perfection expert in tow.

…

After Huang Zhendong finished his display, no one felt like talking, and the scene fell silent.

After all, everyone present had status. With Huang Zhendong being so obnoxious, who would want to step up to be his foil and sing his praises?

There was Peng Hetong, who had the lowest standing and could have played that role. But Huang Zhendong had mocked him upon arriving, so now he had no intention of speaking up, fearing further ridicule.

However, the silence didn't last long before another voice echoed from the entrance.

"Congratulations, Family Head Huang! It truly is an auspicious day, with so much good news!"

A man walked up to them. It was Kang Chenghua.

Of all the family heads present, Kang Chenghua could be said to be the most unimpressive, as he was the only one to arrive completely alone.

But as the crowd saw him, their expressions held no disdain, only a subtle shift.

Publicly, most people didn't know who had made a move on Xu Ke.

But everyone here, except for the Ye Family, knew Kang Chenghua had hired the Ghost Poison Elders.

"Kang Family Patriarch, you've arrived?" Huang Zhendong said with a slight smile.

Kang Chenghua nodded faintly.

Ye Yunfeng said mockingly, "Kang Family Patriarch, isn't Elder Shi's emergence from seclusion the only good news today? Why did you say there were so many joyous events the moment you walked in?"

All eyes focused on Kang Chenghua.

Kang Chenghua sneered. "The Martial Alliance competition is being held successfully, and Tianhai will get to witness Qian Jun win the championship and represent our province in the finals in Long Capital. Is that not a joyous event?"

Ye Yunfeng deliberately pressed, "The competition hasn't even started. How do you know for sure that Qian Jun will win?"

"Xu Ke might still be able to put up a fight…"

He spoke loudly, and his words carried clearly to Yuan Shang and Chen Xiong in the distance.

Kang Chenghua sneered again. "Someone like Xu Ke? Even if he were perfectly healthy, Qian Jun could crush him with a single finger."

"Now that he's seriously injured, he stands even less of a chance."

At this, Ye Yunfeng added with a smirk, "Besides, if they were to fight normally, Qian Jun could definitely grind Xu Ke's face into the dirt."

"But now that he's gravely injured, it will seem perfectly normal when he withdraws from the competition."

"Perhaps this has given him the perfect excuse to back out, saving his reputation and preserving his last shred of dignity."

The group burst into laughter, their voices thick with ridicule.

With just a few sentences, they had torn Xu Ke to shreds in front of everyone.

Now, even if Xu Ke withdrew due to his injuries, people would still say that he would have lost to Qian Jun anyway…

Just as they were enjoying their laugh, a cold female voice cut in from a nearby entrance. "Ye Yunfeng, I don't know if Qian Jun can trample on Xu Ke's head."

"But I remember very clearly how your eldest son was trampled under Xu Ke's feet."

The sneer on Ye Yunfeng's face froze before twisting into an ugly scowl.

The deaths of his two sons were being dredged up to humiliate him all over again.

Everyone's expression changed at her words, and they all turned to look.

Who is being so audacious? Who in all of Tianhai has the right to insult Ye Yunfeng in front of all these prominent families? Are they trying to get killed?!

Even the families in the spectator stands were in an uproar, peering down to see who it was.

When they saw the newcomer, they suddenly felt that this person was indeed qualified.

The person arriving was none other than Wong Qifu.

Wong Qifu was dressed in a black pantsuit that accentuated her slender waist and delicate figure. An inadvertent glimpse of her ankle revealed skin as white and smooth as polished jade.

Though her attire was proper, elegant, and poised, the captivating charm of a mature woman radiated from her.

She was the very picture of peerless elegance.

The moment Wong Qifu appeared, she became the most stunning woman in the entire venue. It was as if the world itself had brightened.

Countless eyes were drawn to her, but most quickly looked away.

The reason was simple.

Despite her exquisite features and graceful figure, her gaze was like ice. A chilling, deadly aura emanated from her, striking fear into those who met her eyes.

Seeing Wong Qifu's demeanor, a single thought flashed through everyone's minds.

Is she here to pick a fight?

This also confirmed one thing for them: Xu Ke really was in trouble.

Otherwise, Wong Qifu wouldn't be this furious.

At this thought, many were struck with a sense of regret.

Why wasn't Xu Ke just poisoned to death? That way, Wong Qifu would be available again, and maybe we'd have a chance!

There were many in Tianhai who coveted Wong Qifu's body and wealth.

Wong Qifu walked forward, followed by Lin Qinghua, Wang Wu, and Wang Qiya.

Like her sister, Wang Qiya was also dressed in a black suit and was stunningly beautiful. However, due to her sister's overwhelming presence, she was reduced to a mere accessory by her side.

"Family Head Wang, what are you trying to say with such words so early in the morning?" As Wong Qifu drew near, Jin Hankang spoke with an air of indifference. "Are you implying that Xu Ke is great at killing people?"

"Do you think it's right for Xu Ke to kill people? Is that something you can just go around announcing?"

"You have no respect for the Martial Alliance's rules or the law!"

He took the initiative to challenge her, aiming to quash her momentum.

How dare this insignificant Wang Family act so presumptuously before me?

But Wong Qifu didn't even glance at him. "Did I say Xu Ke killed anyone, Elder Jin?"

"Are you having hearing problems, or are you hallucinating?"

With that, she finally turned to face him. "Based on that statement alone, I suspect there's something wrong with your health."

"How can someone with health issues serve as a judge in this competition? I'm afraid it might compromise the matches."

"To avoid any such issues, I recommend a replacement judge."

Jin Hankang flew into a rage. "What did you say?"

Everyone around them remained silent.

Wong Qifu's style was well-known throughout Tianhai.

Only a fool like Jin Hankang would be so reckless as to provoke her.

"Are you deaf? My sister said you have a hearing problem!" Wang Qiya stepped forward.

This only enraged Jin Hankang further.

Now even Wong Qifu's younger sister dared to lecture him?

Just then, Huang Zhendong glanced at Shi Hongda.

Taking the cue, Shi Hongda stepped forward with a cold smile. "Little girl, you have no place to speak here. Understand?"

As he spoke, a powerful aura surged toward Wang Qiya.