Chapter 435: Thank You, Mr. Jiang, for the Enlightenment
BANG!
A violent crack ripped through the air.
Following a low shout from Jiang Xinghai, the pillar of golden light exploded outward with lightning speed.
A figure was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing hard onto the ground.
It was Zhang Shangfeng’s eldest disciple.
He had just charged in front of Jiang Xinghai, not even having time to make a move before the pillar of golden light struck him, knocking him unconscious.
"Eldest Brother!"
The second and third brothers stared at the scene in disbelief.
"You two little bastards, don’t get distracted!"
Not far away, Zhang Shangfeng bellowed, while his daughter, Zhang Rui, let out a sharp cry.
"So, so strong!"
Heeding the warnings from father and daughter, the second brother’s figure moved like the wind, circling to Jiang Xinghai’s left.
At the same time, the third brother quickly changed his position and attacked Jiang Xinghai’s right side.
Their combined attack had the ferocity of a battle between a dragon and a tiger!
But no matter how strong they were, compared to a Celestial Destiny Realm expert like Jiang Xinghai, they were nothing more than insignificant weeds!
From beginning to end, Jiang Xinghai hadn’t moved an inch.
He simply formed a Dharma Seal with his hands, and the golden pillar of light’s area of effect instantly expanded.
Then, it transformed into thousands of golden specks.
BANG!
BANG!
The golden specks of light burst one after another, sending terrifying waves of energy rippling outward.
"This!"
"No!"
The second and third brothers were caught off guard and sent flying, losing their ability to fight after tumbling to the ground.
They didn’t feel any internal or external injuries, but their bodies grew weaker and weaker under the golden light.
"Look! Eldest Brother is getting up!"
Just as the two were losing all hope, they suddenly saw their Eldest Brother slowly rising from the ground.
"He broke through!"
Not far away, Zhang Shangfeng, who still hadn’t recovered from the shock of Jiang Xinghai’s dominance, had a glint in his eye. "Haha! He actually broke through at the critical moment!"
"Dad, Eldest Brother broke through to the Venerable Realm!" Zhang Rui exclaimed with delight.
"And he went straight to the Fourth-Realm Venerable Realm, making him a bit stronger than even me!" Zhang Shangfeng’s eyes filled with gratification.
At the same time, he looked at Jiang Xinghai’s back.
’Jiang Xinghai’s power is far beyond my expectations.’
"Eldest Brother, way to go!"
Zhang Rui just wanted to annoy Jiang Xinghai. "Go get him! I’ve already finished brewing the tea. Make it quick so you can drink it while it’s hot."
The tea had originally been brewed for Jiang Xinghai.
But her shouting this was a clear slight to Jiang Xinghai’s honor.
However, Jiang Xinghai didn’t seem to mind. He just beckoned to the eldest disciple.
"Mr. Jiang, forgive my offense!"
The eldest disciple’s eyes shone with immense confidence, but there was also a hint of gratitude mixed in.
’As for whether it’s what I think it is, I’ll only know for sure after I continue this spar with Mr. Jiang.’
SWOOSH!
The eldest disciple’s speed reached its absolute peak.
Now, he was without a doubt the number one expert of the Zhang Martial Arts Hall, surpassing his master, Zhang Shangfeng.
"Still not fast enough!"
But just when everyone thought Jiang Xinghai had nowhere left to dodge, he still evaded the attack with ease.
"Be careful, Mr. Jiang!"
His first strike having missed, the eldest disciple spun around and attacked again, his hands moving like a flood dragon playing in water—solid and powerful, not just for show.
BAM!
Jiang Xinghai met the attack with a single hand. "Your power is lacking, too."
CLANG!
The eldest disciple froze in mid-air for a moment before crashing to the ground.
This scene not only confirmed the answer in the eldest disciple’s heart but also stunned everyone present.
"Congratulations, Mr. Jiang!"
Zhang Shangfeng cupped his fists. "Mr. Jiang, your strength is truly superb. This battle is your complete victory."
He was afraid that if he had been a step too slow, Jiang Xinghai would have attacked again.
"Tea." Jiang Xinghai turned to look at Zhang Rui.
Zhang Rui was completely bewildered.
’Did Jiang Xinghai really just win so effortlessly?’
"Maid, pour the tea."
Jiang Xinghai sat down on a stone stool.
With her head lowered, Zhang Rui could only resign herself to pouring the tea.
Meanwhile, Zhang Shangfeng walked over, patting his eldest disciple on the shoulder. "Zhuang Qiang, your rate of improvement far surpasses your master’s. I’m so pleased to have a disciple with such outstanding comprehension as you, haha! Come, sit down and have some tea with Mr. Jiang."
The other disciples looked on with envy when they heard this.
In this situation, not even Zhang Rui was qualified to sit with them.
Their Eldest Brother, Zhuang Qiang, was now at the Fourth Layer of the Venerable Realm and was indeed qualified.
Looking ashamed, Zhuang Qiang approached Jiang Xinghai. "Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Jiang."
"Have some tea," Jiang Xinghai said with a faint smile.
Zhang Shangfeng couldn’t help but feel puzzled. ’Mr. Jiang’s guidance?’
’When did he give any guidance?’
The others had similar expressions of confusion.
’Could it be that Zhuang Qiang is just sucking up to him because Jiang Xinghai is stronger?’
"Master, during our spar just now, Mr. Jiang sent a ray of golden light into my body. That was why I fell to the ground unconscious. It was also at that moment that the shackles that have bottlenecked me for years finally loosened, allowing me to break through my cultivation realm in one go."
Zhuang Qiang explained carefully, his expression serious.
"Uh..."
Zhang Shangfeng’s jaw dropped in disbelief as he recalled the two words Jiang Xinghai had shouted: "Breaking Void."
He had thought his disciple broke through during the heat of battle, but he never imagined it was actually because Jiang Xinghai had intentionally guided him!