Chapter 224 Kneel Down and Apologize
A golden light twined around Fang Yu's mighty fist.
All eyes converged on Fang Yu at the same time.
Once again, they were shocked and puzzled—
Who is this person?
Where does he come from?
What does he want to do?
Why is there golden light shimmering from his hand?!
Without time to ponder the reason, without time to see everything clearly, without time to even blink—
Boom!
A resounding boom, as Inner Essence flooded the surroundings like a torrential flood!
The four Elders were immediately sent flying backward, scattering like falling blossoms as they crashed into the high platform.
Thump, thump…
Without exception, each of the four Elders spat out blood and fell to the ground.
The people of Chen Family Village stared at Fang Yu dumbfounded, the young man who could defeat the four Great Elders with a single move.
Shock!
Horror!
The atmosphere suddenly became eerie, quiet, and deathly still.
The leaves on the big tree gently rustled.
Drip, drip.
Drip, drip.
This sole crisp sound reminded everyone that this was not a dream, not an illusion! And certainly not a movie!
Almost all the members of the Chen Family watching in the Chen Family Village were frozen in place.
Their four Great Elders, proud in status, position, and strength, were all looked up to with great respect.
But now…
The four of them, working together, were defeated by this young person, in one fell swoop.
Defeated utterly and completely.
…
This person's strength was clearly much higher than Chen Daotian's!
Chen Qingze's face turned rigid, as he raised his trembling finger, pointing at Fang Yu and said, "Who exactly are you?"
Fang Yu had long since lowered his fist, standing with his hands behind his back and said, "I've said before I came that I'm too lazy to answer." Finishing his words, he paid no attention to Chen Qingze, and turned his head to look at Chen Daotian, "Showing off again."
Chen Daotian looked wronged and said, "Brother Yu, it's unjust, I wasn't showing off."
Fang Yu just smiled and said nothing.
Chen Qingze, standing on the high platform, had a complexion uglier than ever.
"Chen Daotian! It turns out you have such a powerful backer! No wonder you were so reckless!" said Chen Qingze.
Before Chen Daotian could speak, Fang Yu immediately interjected—
"I was wondering why you are so shameless! At your age!"
"You—"
"First of all, you outnumber and bully the few and you still have the nerve to talk about strength? Secondly, I have no fear telling you that Chen Daotian is soon to advance to Martial Arts Seventh Layer Heaven! To my knowledge, no one in the entire Chen Family Village has achieved that, right?"
Seventh! Layer! Heaven!
Immediately, it caused an uproar.
Those who looked down upon Chen Daotian suddenly felt a heavy sink in their hearts.
This good-for-nothing, who only entered the Martial Arts path at the age of twenty, today, has he really become the top genius of the Chen Family? Who would believe it?!
Chen Qingze's eyes were bloodshot, looking at Chen Daotian with disbelief.
And another terrifying fact—
If Chen Daotian is at the peak of Sixth Layer, then Fang Yu, standing before him, his strength could only be higher!
With this thought!
Chen Qingze felt a burning pain on his face.
Seeing all of them keeping silent, Fang Yu said again:
"I've always acted openly and honorably. If you want to fight, be brave enough to have a one-on-one duel!"
An eerie aura swept over the entire Law Enforcement Field.
Who would dare to have a one-on-one duel with a Martial Artist about to step into the Martial Arts Seventh Layer Realm?
The entire Chen Family Village couldn't find a single person!
Chen Qingze turned his head to look at the four Elders… Clearly, they were seriously injured, and it seemed impossible for them to stand up and fight!
And his own strength was only at Martial Arts Sixth Layer. Facing Chen Daotian, it was nearly impossible to win!
Thinking of this, Chen Qingze's eyebrows knitted together!
After a moment of contemplation, with an ugly and struggling expression, he said:
"Tell me, what do you want?!"
Chen Daotian stepped forward, his voice resolute: "Today, I came here to settle all the grudges I have with the Chen Family. My request is simple—" his tone paused for a moment, then continued: "Firstly, I want my mother and sister's ashes buried in the cemetery."
Hearing this, Chen Qingze's face twitched, but he was forced to say: "Fine! I can grant you that!"
"Secondly, I demand Chen Zheng, Chen Xia, and the others to kneel and apologize to me!"
This request caused Chen Qingze's face to change color.
"Chen Daotian, to forgive when one can is virtue, what they did was merely a war of words from start to finish!" Chen Qingze said.
Chen Daotian snorted coldly, "Then what's there to discuss? Don't blame me for being heartless when I act!"
Chen Qingze felt a weight in his heart and gritted his teeth, saying:
"Fine, I agree!"
"Third, Chen Yuanshan, Chen Liang, Chen Fang, Chen De, Chen Sheng... the five Chen families must sever their own arms! This will settle our scores!"
The entire crowd was instantly in an uproar.
This demand was too excessive.
These five families were the backbone forces of the Chen Family Village. Apart from the four Great Elders, it was they who supported the operations of the entire Chen Family Village! If they were to sever their own arms, who would then respect the Chen Family?
"Chen Daotian, don't go too far!" Chen Qingze said bitterly.
"Am I being excessive?"
Chen Daotian took a step forward and clenched his fists, "Sending my sister to Lu Haoran... isn't that excessive? Driving my mother away, isn't that excessive? My father not having a peaceful death after his passing, isn't that excessive?"
These questions left everyone present unable to lift their heads in shame.
Even Fang Yu had not expected Chen Daotian to bear such a heavy burden.
The entire pressure of the Chen clan!
Fang Yu patted his shoulder and spoke in a deep voice:
"If any of Chen Daotian's demands cannot be met... I, Fang Yu, will surely blood-wash the Chen Family!"
"You—"
Chen Qingze's expression underwent a drastic change!
His eyes widened!
Even Chen Daotian did not expect Fang Yu to actually have the intent to kill!
But more so, he was excited and grateful. Why would he hold any affection for such a family that blindly alienated him!
"Are you doubting my strength?" Fang Yu challenged.
Someone in the crowd, unable to bear the oppressive aura of Fang Yu any longer, said, "Don't push people too far! We pay tens of millions in protection fees to the Lu Family annually! We have the Lu Family backing us!"
Yes, having the support of the Lu Family!
That was the only bargaining chip the people of the Chen clan had.
However, at that moment—
Fang Yu's figure flashed, moving swiftly!
He surged into the crowd in an instant.
"Stop!" Chen Qingze yelled...
But it was too late.
Boom!
The front row of more than a dozen Chen Family clansmen were sent flying by Fang Yu in one fell swoop. They spat out blood.
Screams echoed everywhere.
The rest of the Chen Family members retreated one after another, looking at Fang Yu with horror.
"Inner Strength released externally! Is this the Seventh Layer or Eighth Layer?"
"Eighth... Eighth... Eighth Layer?"
A realm they were reluctant to acknowledge, scaring everyone to tremble!
Fang Yu's face was indifferent as he turned to Chen Qingze and said, "Chen Daotian, you're too hesitant! I'll take care of the rest for you!"
Chen Daotian nodded, "Thank you, Brother Yu!"
Fang Yu's gaze swept over each and every one of the Chen Family clansmen.
Ignorant, laughable, arrogant, prejudiced, narrow-minded, short-sighted... almost all derogatory words that could describe them were vividly demonstrated by this group of people!
Pitiful and lamentable!
Why bother with sentiments for such people?
Thus, Fang Yu raised his voice, his tone grim:
"The second request! Kneel and apologize! Now, immediately!"
Word by word!
Resounding and powerful, his voice roared like a torrential flood, deafening to the ears!
"Otherwise—death!"
Chen Daotian abruptly turned his head, looking excitedly at Fang Yu.
Fang Yu exuded an intangible aura and pressure! That overwhelming force made it impossible to breathe, leaving no thoughts of resistance!
In his eyes, these contemptible Chen Family clansmen did not deserve sympathy! When they hurled insults at Chen Daotian, calling him a wild beast, they already made an unforgivable mistake!
These mistakes, simply asking those few people to kneel and apologize, is far too lenient!
A child who is not taught well is the fault of the father.
If the young do not understand, then the elders are to blame!
Therefore...
Fang Yu believed that his demand was not excessive at all!