"A mere girl dares to speak to me disrespectfully and attempt to attack? This is ignorance and arrogance. Disciple, you handle this. Cripple her, no need to show mercy!"
As Deputy Alliance Leader Zhou sneered disdainfully, he waved his hand, and the disciple beside him lunged forward.
However, in the next moment, they could no longer laugh. Liu Ruyan, who appeared delicate and weak on the surface, was actually a peak Martial King, even having one foot already stepping into the Innate Opening Realm.
While Deputy Alliance Leader Zhou's prized disciple was talented, he was merely at the level of a Grandmaster of Internal Force Transformation.
In just one exchange, the opponent hadn't even touched Liu Ruyan's clothes. He was sent flying with a single palm strike from Liu Ruyan. Fortunately, Liu Ruyan was truly kind-hearted and unwilling to kill, otherwise, this palm strike would have certainly ended his life on the spot.
Seeing his prized disciple heavily fall to the ground, spitting blood, Deputy Alliance Leader Zhou was first shocked, then enraged, gritting his teeth, "I never expected you to be a martial arts expert. At such a young age, you've already reached the Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown realm. No wonder you dare to be so arrogant!"
"How dare you injure my disciple! Today, I will not let you off easily!"
Deputy Alliance Leader Zhou let out a heavy snort and then lunged forward.
Liu Ruyan naturally did not fear him. After all, their cultivation realms were not far apart. Liu Ruyan's only deficiency was combat experience, which was precisely why she needed to seize this opportunity to temper herself.
After all, when the martial cultivation levels of both sides were similar, such a tempering opportunity was undoubtedly the best.
Deputy Alliance Leader Zhou was, after all, a seasoned peak Martial King expert. As the Deputy Alliance Leader of the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance, his attainments in martial arts research were naturally profound, especially his pair of boxing techniques, which were extremely domineering and sharp. While full of changes, they were also incredibly fierce.
For a time, Liu Ruyan was suppressed and had little room to fight back. However, fortunately, Liu Ruyan's martial arts talent was not weak. Especially after receiving guidance from Xiao Yunlong during this period and being taught several martial arts techniques, although she had not yet reached the point of being proficient, she could already grasp them.
Xiao Yunlong still leaned against the car door, showing no intention of intervening. However, at this moment, his right index finger and thumb held a small stone, just in case.
If Liu Ruyan were in danger, the small stone in his hand would shoot out, instantly taking the life of this so-called Deputy Alliance Leader of the Imperial Capital.
In a short period, the two sides had exchanged dozens of moves. Although it appeared on the surface that Liu Ruyan was still being completely suppressed, looking at the situation, it was unlikely that the opponent could completely defeat her.
Because at critical moments, Liu Ruyan could always unleash unexpected moves to evade, and as time passed, or as Liu Ruyan's practice of martial arts moves became more skillful and proficient.
Gradually, the previously completely suppressed situation began to turn around. After a hundred moves, Liu Ruyan could even counterattack slightly, no longer being completely suppressed. Although she was still at a disadvantage, the situation was improving.
The surrounding onlookers might not have noticed, but Deputy Alliance Leader Zhou was already secretly shocked. Firstly, he was shocked by the profoundness of the internal energy within her body; after fighting for so long, there was no sign of depletion. Secondly, he was shocked by her speed of comprehending martial arts and her talent.
"Damn it, this girl is already at the half-step Innate Opening Realm at such a young age. Moreover, her martial arts talent is not low at all. It turns out she is using me to hone her combat experience. If this continues, with the balance shifting, I will surely be defeated!"
Deputy Alliance Leader Zhou was filled with indignation, but he had no better solution at the moment. He could only grit his teeth and continue fighting, hoping to defeat her with his seasoned combat experience.
At this moment, Tu Fu and Zhuge Wushuang had also arrived. Seeing this situation, how could Tu Fu tolerate it? With a curse, he said, "Damn it, how dare you bully our Mistress? You dogs are tired of living!"
With that, the hot-tempered Tu Fu was about to rush out.
Xiao Yunlong saw this and shouted helplessly, "Big guy, come back here!"
Tu Fu, who was about to lunge forward, with one foot already suspended in mid-air, stopped when he heard this and asked, "Master, why? Why don't you let me fight?"
Xiao Yunlong shook his head and sighed, too lazy to answer the big guy.
Zhuge Wushuang impatiently explained, "Big guy, can you use your brain a little? Can't you see? Master is deliberately letting Mistress fight and train. Such a good opportunity is for Mistress to gain practical experience."
"So that's how it is. It's my fault for being anxious. I was wondering why Master was watching from the side and letting Mistress fight. I was too hasty!"
Tu Fu then scratched his head sheepishly and chuckled.
It had to be said that Liu Ruyan's martial arts talent was incredibly powerful. The key was that as the battle continued and the internal energy in her dantian was constantly depleted, the strange energy deep within her dantian was continuously replenishing her losses.
Even more astonishing was that the energy replenished by this strange energy was not internal energy, but Innate True Qi!
In other words, during the continuous battle with the opponent, Liu Ruyan's cultivation realm was also constantly improving. With the continuous replenishment of Innate True Qi, the internal energy in Liu Ruyan's body soon underwent a complete transformation. As the last trace of internal energy was depleted, all the internal energy in her dantian was converted into Innate True Qi.
At this very moment, it meant that Liu Ruyan had finally cultivated from the Martial King realm to the Innate Opening True Qi realm. Her aura also surged at this moment.
Deputy Alliance Leader Zhou instantly felt immense pressure and gritted his teeth, "Damn it, she actually broke through during the fight and became a true Innate Opening realm expert!"
After speaking, he quickly roared at the surrounding onlookers, "What are you all standing around for? Hurry up and attack together, take down this woman!"
As his voice fell, the seven or eight bodyguards in black who were watching from the sidelines immediately rushed forward.
How could Tu Fu tolerate this? He couldn't help but say, "Master, I really can't stand it anymore. They're ganging up on her! Please allow me to fight!"
"Cripple them!" Xiao Yunlong said coldly.
Tu Fu and Zhuge Wushuang immediately flew out. The two of them transformed into a gust of wind, and wherever they passed, the black-clothed bodyguards fell to the ground.
At this time, Liu Ruyan had also gained absolute control, sending Deputy Alliance Leader Zhou flying with a single palm strike.
He crashed heavily onto the ground, spitting out more than sixty years of old blood. Many of his ribs were broken, and his internal organs had shifted. He had clearly lost the ability to fight.
Uncle and nephew Fang Zhong and Fang Chengcheng were both terrified by this sight, their legs trembling uncontrollably.
"Chengcheng, what in the world is going on? Didn't you say these two guys were country bumpkins from the enemy side? Why are their skills so formidable?" Fang Zhong asked.
"I... I don't know. They are indeed outsiders, not locals from the Imperial Capital. Second Uncle, what... what should we do now?" Fang Chengcheng asked.
Seeing Liu Ruyan and Xiao Yunlong walking towards them side by side, the uncle and nephew became even more flustered, their faces turning extremely pale with fear.
However, to everyone's surprise, Fang Zhong suddenly slapped Fang Chengcheng. This slap was so forceful that it sent Fang Chengcheng spinning on the spot, and even his remaining two front teeth flew out.
"You scoundrel, how did we usually educate you? We told you to be humble and down-to-earth, but you repeatedly refused to repent, relying on the family's backing to commit evil deeds. You've angered me to death!"
After a furious roar, Fang Zhong, seemingly still not satisfied, kicked Fang Chengcheng away again.
Then, Fang Zhong, right in front of everyone, knelt down towards the slowly approaching Liu Ruyan and Xiao Yunlong.
"Your Excellencies, I was wrong. I was wrong just now. It was my fault. I was too arrogant and ignorant, and I had no eyes to offend the two of you. I beg you to show mercy and spare our lives!" Fang Zhong pleaded repeatedly.
This act by the other party completely baffled Liu Ruyan. She could not imagine that the other party would do such a thing to protect themselves. As the saying goes, if a person debases themselves, they are invincible; perhaps this is what it means.
"You know to beg for mercy now? Unfortunately, I gave you the opportunity, and you didn't cherish it!" Xiao Yunlong said coldly, a sharp killing intent flashing in his eyes.
Seeing this, Liu Ruyan quickly said, "Yunlong, Fang Chengcheng is still a student. I'll cripple his legs as a lesson and spare his life, otherwise, if I cause a death because of me, I will not feel at ease!"
"Alright, I'll listen to you. Then cripple the legs of three of them, four legs in total!" Xiao Yunlong said with a deep snort, then put his arm around Liu Ruyan's slender waist and turned to walk towards the parking spot.
Zhuge Wushuang and Tu Fu immediately took action. Soon, they crippled Fang Chengcheng and the others' limbs, and then the group left.
"Bastards, you actually dared to lay hands on us! This is not over, this matter is definitely not over!" Fang Zhong roared hysterically and then fainted.
"My Imperial Capital Martial Alliance will surely retaliate for this!" Deputy Alliance Leader Zhou also gritted his teeth and shouted fiercely, enduring the severe pain.