Bang!
The disciples of the Dongfang Family were immersed in the delightful fantasy of Ye Qiu being brutally beaten, when suddenly, a stone struck the chest of the Inner Courtyard Elder.
"Ah!"
The Inner Courtyard Elder howled in pain and, in that moment, his previously fierce attack was halted as his entire body was flung back dozens of meters in midair, crashing heavily to the ground, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Crack! Crack!
Similar to Dongfang Rihua's predicament, the Inner Courtyard Elder's chest ribs snapped in three places from just a casual attack by Ye Qiu.
Instantly, the entire space seemed to freeze.
Eyes filled with utmost shock uniformly landed on Ye Qiu.
Stunned for dozens of seconds, the disciples of the Dongfang Family finally snapped back to reality and then erupted in chaos!
"Oh my god, is this real?"
"This is too unbelievable, isn't it? That Ye Qiu not only injured an Outer Courtyard Elder with one slap but now has even injured the Inner Courtyard Elder with a single move!"
"Such strength is terrifying beyond compare. Isn't it said the Inner Courtyard Elder was just one step away from entering the Half-Step Divinity Transformation? Yet he lost so miserably; could it be that this guy is truly a master at the Half-Step Divinity Transformation level?"
The Dongfang Family disciples were dumbfounded, many rubbing their eyes vigorously, thinking they were dreaming.
"This, how is this possible?"
The Inner Courtyard Elder was completely stunned, his eyes bulging in disbelief as he stared at Ye Qiu.
Before this, he was supremely confident that dealing with such a young man would require no great effort. After all, he was only one step away from reaching the Half-Step Divinity Transformation level, so he started with what he thought was a spectacular move.
But as it turned out, Ye Qiu simply picked up a stone casually and tossed it just like that, breaking three of his ribs!
Though unwilling to accept it, the Inner Courtyard Elder had to acknowledge a terrifying fact!
This young man was indeed a master at the Half-Step Divinity Transformation level!
A peak-level master!
Facing such an enemy, how could anyone handle it unless the twelve experts of the Dongfang Pavilion or the Clan Leader himself came forth?
"Hehehe!" Shocked as he was, the Inner Courtyard Elder was mocked by Dongfang Rihua's proud laughter, "Elder Zhengtian, didn't you think you were quite formidable and rushed over so jubilantly? How come you're lying there now?"
"You!!!"
The Inner Courtyard Elder was infuriated by Dongfang Rihua's words, yet at the same time, he felt a bit strange. Just as he was about to say something, he noticed that two fingers on Dongfang Rihua's right hand were actually broken.
In an instant, the Inner Courtyard Elder's mouth twitched incessantly in anger, wishing he could flay Dongfang Rihua alive.
How infuriating, being set up like this!
Damn Dongfang Rihua, having suffered a loss from Ye Qiu and experienced his strength, deliberately came to me to see me take action!
Dongfang Rihua, you old sly fox, you're too treacherous!
The Inner Courtyard Elder was furious, filled with dread toward Ye Qiu. However, he didn't want to leave the matter unresolved!
Getting injured by a stone in front of so many clan disciples was unbearably humiliating!
If he didn't regain some face, how could he continue to hold his position as Inner Courtyard Elder with any dignity?
Thinking this, the Inner Courtyard Elder abruptly turned, charging into the Inner Courtyard, shouting hoarsely, "Old guys of the Dongfang Pavilion, the Dongfang Family is being stepped on, and you can still sit still?"
As soon as his words fell, within three breaths!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Twelve figures swiftly emerged one after another from a tower in the core area of the Inner Courtyard, standing side by side in front of the Inner Courtyard Elder.
Twelve elders in their seventies and eighties, these were the renowned Dongfang Pavilion Twelve Experts of the Dongfang Family!
The most powerful force beneath the Clan Leader!
"Where is the person!" one of the Twelve Experts frowned and asked in a deep voice.
"In the Outer Courtyard…"
The Inner Courtyard Elder clutched his chest, speaking in pain.
The Twelve Experts said no more, exchanged a glance, and decided to go teach the troublemaker a lesson in the Outer Courtyard.
However, just as they were about to act, suddenly!
Whoosh!
A figure flashed over like a phantom, darting swiftly through the air.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
A dense flurry of fist shadows roared out amidst dull collision sounds, and in the next moment, the Twelve Experts hadn't even had time to make a move before they were sent flying in all directions by Ye Qiu, crashing heavily to the ground.
Ye Qiu hadn't intended to do this, but truly found the Dongfang Family too tedious.
Despite having displayed the prowess of a Half-Step Divinity Transformation level, they weren't satisfied, refusing to summon the Clan Leader.
Wasn't that a waste of precious time?
"Now can you bring out your Clan Leader?" Ye Qiu asked the Inner Courtyard Elder indifferently.
The Inner Courtyard Elder didn't respond, utterly stunned.
What the hell is this situation?
Those twelve were the most powerful force beneath the Clan Leader of the Dongfang Family, yet they went down like soft targets without even managing to make a move?
Gasp—
The trailing Dongfang Family disciples were all equally in shock, a collective gasp escaping them.
"Oh my God, is this person not too abnormal?"
"Back when the Ouyang Family Elder came looking for trouble, it was the Dongfang Pavilion Twelve Experts who resolved it, but now, the mighty Twelve Experts are just, just defeated like this?"
"What to do? What on earth should we do? It seems like our Dongfang Family is in huge trouble…"
Many Dongfang Family disciples panicked. Being young, they naturally didn't see through matters as clearly as a cunning old fox like Dongfang Rihua and believed Ye Qiu was here to provoke the Dongfang Family, which inevitably led to concern.
As numerous Dongfang Family disciples were worrying, suddenly, an aged but powerful voice came forward.
"Young friend, you have admirable skills; even the Dongfang Pavilion Twelve Experts are no match for you. In that case, let me have a try."
Alongside the voice, from the direction of a nearby tower, a thin elder strode forward with steady steps, exuding an involuntary aura of authority accumulated from years in a high position.
This elder was none other than Dongfang Mo, the Clan Leader of the Dongfang Family!
Seeing Dongfang Mo appear, a cold smile couldn't help but emerge at the corners of the Inner Courtyard Elder's lips!
"Ye Qiu, you are too arrogant, daring to challenge our Clan Leader at such a young age, do you truly think stepping into the Half-Step Divinity Transformation makes you invincible? Our Clan Leader has been a peak master at the Half-Step Divinity Transformation for twenty years now, do you really think you are his match?"
The Inner Courtyard Elder muttered to himself, closely watching Ye Qiu, eagerly hoping for the Clan Leader to swiftly deal with Ye Qiu.
He thought for a moment and added fuel to the fire, "Clan Leader, this kid who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth came to provoke our Dongfang Family, calling us trash unworthy of being a Hidden Clan, and even called you an old immortal.
Earlier, out of goodwill, I tried to reason with him, but he didn't hesitate to break my ribs. Such a vile person cannot be allowed to remain!"