Chapter 16: Beyond One’s Ability

"Not simple?" Wu Tengkong examined him carefully for a few moments and said doubtfully, "Other than being handsome, there was nothing different about him."

Wu Potian shook his head and did not speak further. He could not put his finger on it himself; however, his keen intuition from years of ancient martial arts training told him that this young man had a vaguely dangerous aura.

At that moment, as if through telepathy, Li Xiaofei also looked toward the Dragon Fang Gang. Their gazes met, and they each nodded slightly in acknowledgment without saying anything further.

Li Xiaofei withdrew his gaze and secretly marveled. The number one on the Combat Rankings indeed was worthy of his name. He had been carefully observing these so-called slum overlords. Renowned figures like Xie Jing, Hong Jiusheng, Zhuang Huiyuan, and Chen Wenxian seemed very ordinary to him. Even Dugu Yilong, the president of the Blackblood Gang, seemed just so-so.

However, the president of the Dragon Fang Gang, Wu Potian, gave Li Xiaofei a very unique impression. It was as if he were a flame in the dark night or a sharp sword hidden in decaying wood. That aged body radiated a unique threat that words could not describe.

"I wonder what the other main character of today's battle, Dugu Que, will be like?

He had not been idle in the past three days. He had reached the peak of the third stage by practicing the more advanced Tiger Roar Breathing Technique and judicious use of a bottle of Starforce Reagent. At that moment, the three Qi vortex was spinning rapidly within his dantian. Threads of Starforce were continuously nourishing his limbs, bones, marrow, and organs. He had yet to use his second chance to open the Secret Time Pavilion.

As the saying went, "Know thyself, know thy enemy, a hundred battles, a hundred victories." He wanted to first see Dugu Que’s capabilities before deciding how to maximize the use of those thirty days. The duel was about to start, so why hadn't Dugu Que appeared yet?

Just then, he felt a gaze full of hostility and hatred turn on him. Li Xiaofei turned to see the messenger surnamed Zhang who he had beaten two days ago. He was standing behind Dugu Yilong, glaring at Li Xiaofei.

"Hey, what a coincidence, it’s nice seeing you again," Li Xiaofei greeted nonchalantly.

"Hmph, this time next year will be your death anniversary," Zhang Zihan said through gritted teeth. "You are doomed to die today."

Li Xiaofei shrugged. "Not necessarily. What if your whole family ends up dead instead?"

At that moment, Dugu Yilong also glanced at Li Xiaofei and hatefully said, "Anyone from the Cloudy Sky Gang who kneels and surrenders can live, but not you. I swear, you will die a horrible death today."

Li Xiaofei replied lightly, "Didn't I just kill your perverted daughter? Why are you so petty?"

Everyone who heard him gasped. How could he say such words so confidently? Dugu Yilong was so enraged he nearly choked on his breath.

"I changed my mind," Dugu Yilong said, his eyes almost bulging with rage. "Because of your words, everyone in the Cloudy Sky Gang must die. They will all be buried with you."

Zhong Yang, Zhong Ling, and Chu Yuntian from the Cloudy Sky Gang paled.

Zhong Ling quickly tugged on Li Xiaofei's arm and complained, "Can't you say a little less?"

Zhong Yang added, "Yes, brother-in-law, be careful what you say. Disasters come from the mouth."

Li Xiaofei was speechless as he looked at the two of them. The hatred of killing one's father was irreconcilable. Yet, they did not think of revenge in the face of their enemy and did not even dare to utter a harsh word. His master, a hero all his life, had raised such disappointing children.

"Don't worry," he said calmly. "I'll take full responsibility for all the consequences."

Zhong Ling shook her head in disappointment.

He’s still pretending to be tough at a time like this. My father had made a mistake in choosing such an ignorant and arrogant person as his successor.

"I need to make a phone call," she said, taking out her phone and walking away to make a call.

When she returned, Zhong Ling couldn't help but say to Li Xiaofei again, "Don't say anything reckless in a while. I've already contacted a powerful person outside. He will come to help us. As long as he’s here, the Blackblood Gang won't dare do anything to us."

Li Xiaofei simply looked at her silently.

If you really had such connections, your father wouldn't have had to die.

At this time, three to four thousand people had already gathered in the slum’s Memorial Square. Many curious slum residents had also come to watch. After all, the Martial God Arena was a major event in the martial arts-loving slum. Even if they were hungry, many people were willing to come and see the spectacle.

Time passed, and there were less than twenty minutes until ten o'clock. Suddenly, a commotion arose among the crowd. Forty Blackblood Gang martial artists in black uniforms, wearing sunglasses and carrying titanium tactical batons, were rudely parting the crowd to create a passageway.

A large black luxury SUV, gleaming brilliantly in the sunlight, slowly drove up with an imposing aura. Li Xiaofei's eyes immediately lit up with excitement.

What a car! It seemed destined for him. He wanted to drive it. After all, what man wouldn't want to drive a car like that?

"Wow, it's a Flying Dragon Executive Off-Road Vehicle."

"Am I dreaming? How could such a high-end car appear in the slum?"

"Only the management of the five major families can afford such a vehicle."

"That doesn't make sense. Why would someone from the five major families care about a slum's Arena Battle?"

"Look, it’s the emblem of the Ye family on the car." Exclamations of surprise echoed through the crowd.

The five major martial arts families of Liuhe Base City were the Du, Qi, Mu, Ye, and Zhou families. They had dominated Liuhe Base City for nearly a century, with countless clansmen, retainers, and disciples. They controlled many key departments in both the underworld and the official sectors. Even the city mayor and the military commander had to show them respect.

In simple terms, the five major families were the overlords of Liuhe Base City. Even the usually calm Thunderfire Gang General Manager Chen Wenxian's expression changed slightly at this sight. Wu Potian, the president of the Dragon Fang Gang, also furrowed his brows.

Why would members of the five major families come to watch the Martial God Arena battle in the slum? The atmosphere felt tense and unstable. The car stopped, and the door opened. Countless eyes focused like spotlights on the car door.

A tall, robust young man over 190 centimeters tall stepped out of the first car. He was dressed in an expensive black combat outfit. The other main character of today's battle, Dugu Que, looked heroic and imposing. His grand entrance was stunning, and the noise of the crowd rose to another level.

A gang member from the slum had actually stepped out of a car belonging to one of the five major families?