Chapter 960: Chapter 960: Grandmaster Realm

Grandmaster Realm, the pinnacle of the Martial Arts journey, an unreachable peak that many have looked up to but never ascended! Throughout history, countless brilliant martial arts geniuses have stopped just before becoming a Grandmaster, never advancing further in their lifetime.

On the path of Martial Arts, only by reaching the Grandmaster Realm can one be considered at the height of perfection, able to kill with a single rage from a thousand miles away, transcending worldly rules!

External release of Inner Strength, killing with a breath, catching wind to wield as a blade, traversing vast spaces as if flying… these are the means of a Grandmaster! Only those who enter this realm can truly stand at the pinnacle of Martial Arts, overlooking the world!

Being a Grandmaster not only represents a revered status but is also a symbol of supreme power, a position in the Martial Arts World that few can challenge.

Of course, Grandmaster Qingye has not reached this realm, only infinitely close, still lingering above Dark Energy at best! However, even so, his strength is formidable, a towering figure in the Martial Arts, and even in the Dark World, he is indeed a kingly presence.

But as long as he hasn’t reached Grandmaster, Ye Xuan does not fear him, at least not yet encountering a Grandmaster-level force.

In Ye Xuan’s view, the only one who might hold Grandmaster strength is his unscrupulous master.

Every time Ye Xuan increased his strength, thinking he might hold out longer against the old man, the old fellow’s strength mysteriously increased as well, still easily defeating him as if dealing with garbage.

After realizing this pattern, Ye Xuan refused to fight him anymore! Wasn’t that just asking for abuse?

In his perception, the old guy was always pretending to be weak and eating the strong, deceiving his feelings, his true strength completely unfathomable, as if limitless!

Perhaps, the old man had already stepped into the threshold of the Grandmaster.

Withdrawing his thoughts, Ye Xuan’s eyes flashed slightly, surprised to find that Grandmaster Qingye became a Tribute of the Pei Family, but only slightly surprised!

Merely a Grandmaster Qingye thinking to guide him was too presumptuous in his words!

Does Ye Xuan need anyone’s guidance?

Of course, the old man is an exception! He never regarded him as human anyway.

With disdain for the old thing in his heart, Ye Xuan spoke mildly, “I don’t think it’s necessary, you and I are not on the same path, and I don’t want to be coerced into being someone else’s dog! So we can’t be friends; different paths don’t lead together.”

“Young man, do you truly refuse?”

Pei Donglai frowned slightly, speaking sincerely, “I advise you to think it over, I genuinely wish to be friends with you! Being an enemy of the Pei Family is not a wise decision, isn’t having more friends better than more enemies?”

“I’ve already said, I won’t be friends with you, did you not understand human language? Stop wasting your breath, we can’t be on the same path! If you really want to improve relations with me, then leave immediately! Stop eyeing little Wanwan, I might not hold you accountable! Otherwise, humph…”

Ye Xuan snorted coldly, his tone turning icy: “I see no reason for your Pei Family to continue existing!”

Those words severed any ties between them!

Pei Donglai’s face turned gloomy, no longer concealing his previously gentle look.

To him, this boy was far too arrogant! Imagining to destroy the Pei Family? Such disdain, thinking they could be exploited as a soft persimmon?

“Young man, I’ve shown enough sincerity, we clearly could be friends, but you insist on being my enemy, so we can only be adversaries!”

His tone grew cold, laced with the slightest hint of murderous intent.

Since he couldn’t be friends with Ye Xuan, they could only become enemies. And against enemies, the Pei Family never showed mercy! But for now, the immediate task was to take Murong Wanwan.

Ye Xuan was merely a fighter, potentially adding to the Pei Family’s high-end combat power, though such strength was dispensable to them!

But Murong Wanwan was different; she could bring the Pei Family more resources, elevating their family’s status to become one of the noble few.

He clearly distinguished this relationship of importance!

“An enemy? It doesn’t matter, I have lots of enemies! The line of people wanting to kill me is too long, one more like you makes no difference.”

Ye Xuan shrugged indifferently, “However, you better be careful, since you decided to be my enemy, you must endure my revenge! The days for your Pei Family ahead won’t be peaceful.”

“Young man, do you really think with just your strength? You can shake the foundation of my Pei Family, even destroy it?”

Pei Donglai chuckled calmly, yet his gaze was filled with disdain.

“Is that so? Then you overestimate your Pei Family! Destroying it is no big deal!” Ye Xuan retorted.

“No big deal? Let me tell you, though your strength is top-notch among the younger generation, the foundation of my Pei Family is not something you can underestimate!”

Pei Donglai laughed proudly, “So, young people need to see reality! Arrogance is understandable, but excessive arrogance will lead to a terrible outcome.”

Ye Xuan said, “Enough talk, stop with the useless nonsense! If you think the Pei Family is so powerful, ask Grandmaster Qingye to battle me, let’s see who laughs last!”

“Hmph, we don’t need Grandmaster Qingye to make a move, I alone can crush your arrogance!”

As his words fell, Pei Donglai stomped the ground, his body darted like a fierce tiger, shouting:

“Boy, take this move.”

His hand formed into an eagle claw, gleaming sharply, like an eagle hunting from the sky, directly grabbing at Ye Xuan’s neck.

Swish!

Pei Donglai attacked suddenly, without warning. His hand broke through the air, shaking with a Qi Force sharp enough to sever the atmosphere!

Touching a person’s skin would certainly result in a gruesome outcome.

Though it hadn’t touched Ye Xuan yet, it already gave him a sense of alarm, making his body swift to the side, avoiding Pei Donglai’s attack.

But his clothes beside him got caught by the claw, instantly tearing a gash as if cut by a sharp blade, the cut smooth and even!

What a fierce move!

Ye Xuan raised an eyebrow, realizing Pei Donglai was also a martial arts master, capable of cultivating the Eagle Claw Skill to such a level, embedding it with immense destructive power.

If he had been caught just now, it wouldn’t have been easy!

Indeed, the Martial Arts in Yan Country is full of hidden talents!

Ye Xuan remarked thoughtfully, noticing how even the initially unassuming Pei Family had such strong individuals, indicating they hid their strength! Alongside the shabby old man, he had encountered two experts in one day.

However, this only made Ye Xuan more excited!

Previously in the Dark World, he had few rivals, experiencing loneliness as a master.

Returning now to Yan Country, he discovered that the experts here were no less than abroad, even surpassing them!

For a battle enthusiast like him, it was naturally good news. He feared that he might have become rusty, his Martial Arts regressed!

However, Pei Donglai’s level of strength was not yet worth his attention, and since the other was so proudly confident, Ye Xuan didn’t mind giving him an unforgettable lesson.