"Sun Mu, you are too presumptuous! We admit that the Sun family in Yanjing is indeed powerful, but your reach extends too far."
"Yes, no matter how capable you are, this is Jiangnan Province, our territory. We won't tolerate your arrogance here."
Many influential figures spoke out indignantly. Sun Mu's words were not a negotiation but a blatant claim for territory.
After all, everyone had worked hard to build their businesses to their current level. Would anyone be willing to have their achievements snatched away by someone else?
Clearly, most were not.
But Sun Mu paid no mind to whether they were willing or not. As long as his strength was sufficient, taking their assets was nothing. Anyone who disobeyed would have their head chopped off.
This was Sun Mu's way of doing things: with a blade in hand, he feared no one in the world.
As for this boxing match, it was merely to make his actions appear more presentable.
"Everyone, today is about strength. Don't blame me for not giving you a chance."
Sun Mu sneered and stepped off the boxing ring.
After Sun Mu withdrew, a powerfully built man walked onto the stage.
He was a second-level martial artist, possessing formidable strength. Sun Mu intended to use him to establish dominance.
While a first-level martial artist would suffice, they were simply too weak. They might be able to handle one or two thugs, but their stamina was limited and they couldn't fight continuously.
"Boss Wang, let me go first. I must ensure this bastard doesn't know the way home."
A nouveau riche declared hatefully.
The rest of the crowd nodded in agreement. They also wanted to see just how strong the man in the ring was.
Soon, a mercenary assassin rushed onto the stage.
The crowd cheered enthusiastically, the scene akin to an ancient Roman gladiatorial contest.
However, as the crowd's excitement reached its peak, the martial artist from Sun Mu's side unleashed a punch.
Upon seeing the martial artist's move, the mercenary quickly went on the defensive.
But with a dull thud, the mercenary was sent flying out of the ring, landing heavily on the ground and ceasing to breathe.
The sudden turn of events stunned everyone. Their soaring emotions plummeted to the abyss in an instant.
In one move, the martial artist had dispatched the mercenary.
The crowd was momentarily petrified, the impact of this display deeply affecting them.
Jiang Yanxi, watching from her seat, was also startled. Only now did she truly grasp the power of a martial artist.
With such strength, even the police would be helpless against them. They truly had the foundation to disdain everything, and if they wanted to seize businesses, no one could stop them.
"I don't believe I can't beat you."
A boxing master leaped onto the stage. Some masters were fueled by sheer adrenaline, and if that fire was extinguished, they would lose all motivation.
"It's Master Li! Now we have hope! Master Li's boxing skills are renowned throughout Jiangnan Province."
"Yes, we've experienced Master Li's boxing before. That fellow earlier was just a mercenary, ambushed and defeated in one move."
The crowd encouraged each other, determined not to let their morale falter.
Sun Mu, observing this, chuckled coldly. "Don't hold back. Crush all their hopes and let them know that we are robbers, here to seize their territory. Let's see what they can do to us!"
"Understood, Young Master Sun."
The martial artist nodded immediately. Such dirty work was naturally his responsibility.
"Old man, surrender now, or don't blame me for not fighting honorably later!"
The martial artist said coldly. If not for the old man's age, he would have already struck him down.
"Hmph!"
"Utterly arrogant! Since you've chosen to use brute force to rule the business world of Jiangnan Province, then today I will show you my might."
Master Li declared, launching a punch. He was extremely confident in his abilities.
Master Li was their sole reliance. While these influential figures had brought bodyguards and thugs, their strength was mediocre.
They were businessmen, after all, not recruiters of ruffians.
Therefore, all their hopes rested on Master Li. It was known that Master Li had an undefeated record in boxing matches!
Bang bang bang!
The sounds of boxing echoed from the ring. However, Master Li was constantly on the defensive, unable to find an opening.
This left Master Li in utter astonishment. In his many years of boxing, he had never encountered such a formidable opponent.
If it were in the past, Master Li would have surrendered long ago. But not now. The hopes of all of Jiangnan Province rested on him.
"Old man, since you resist so fiercely, I shall fulfill your wish."
The young martial artist threw a punch directly at Master Li's head. If he was going to kill, he would do so swiftly.
Bang!
Another dull thud. Master Li's defense was breached, and he was sent flying off the stage.
Master Li, lying on the ground, shakily tried to get up. But within moments, he collapsed and could no longer move.
Soon, a group of people rushed over.
"He's, he's not breathing."
"Even Master Li has been defeated."
Upon hearing of Master Li's defeat, the murmuring of the crowd ceased. Master Li was the strongest among them.
If even Master Li was defeated, then the influential figures of Jiangnan Province had no more tricks up their sleeves.
"Now, is there anyone else who wishes to challenge?"
The young martial artist asked arrogantly.
As his gaze swept across them, everyone lowered their heads, afraid to meet his eyes.
"Sun Mu, don't think you're great just because you can fight. This is a society ruled by law. I refuse to believe you can do anything to me!"
An influential figure retorted indignantly. With that, he prepared to leave with his entourage.
But the moment the influential figure took a step, the young martial artist appeared behind him, lifting him with one hand.
Before the influential figure could beg for mercy, the young martial artist directly snapped his neck.
This brutal act stunned everyone present.
"Alas, isn't it better to be obedient? You insist on courting death."
The young martial artist smirked cruelly. This act of casually slaughtering ants was always effective.
"Everyone, since you have entered my boxing arena, you must obey me. Here, I am the law. Today, without my permission, no one leaves this place."
Sun Mu stepped forward, issuing a threat.
Faced with Sun Mu's threat, the crowd remained silent, fearing that they might provoke this formidable figure and lose their heads.
After all, these influential figures, while respected in public, were nothing here, not in the presence of martial artists!