Hearing Luo Yu's words, Clan Leader Baihe and the others almost popped their eyes out.
Clan Leader Niu Gao's expression was comical.
"Old White Crane, has this kid always been so arrogant in his speech? Does he know who he is talking to?"
Clan Leader Baihe didn't respond, as he was also stupefied.
Luo Yu had always presented himself as polite and respectful; when had he ever spoken with such audacity?
Tailong retreated from his grandfather's side and sidled up to his father Taino.
He muttered, "Dad, this kid is done for. Does he not know how awesome our old man is?"
Taino sighed and shook his head, "With your grandfather's temper, this kid is definitely ruined, but out of respect for Clan Leader Baihe, he won't be crippled, just bedridden for a couple of months at most."
It took a while before Clan Leader Titan regained his composure from his staring.
"Boy, that's quite the bold statement."
"Dare you say I'm eager to try?"
"It's been many years, and you're the first to spout such nonsense in front of me."
Bai Chenxiang stood beside them, her beautiful eyes somewhat dazed, not expecting the situation to take this turn.
Seeing that Luo Yu was about to bear the brunt of Clan Leader Titan's fury,
Bai Chenxiang cast aside any pretense of reserve and quickly stepped forward, urgently saying:
"Luo Yu, what kind of joke is this?"
"Grandpa Titan is an eighty-sixth level Soul Douluo, titled Titan Ape, and possesses Divine Power that even Titled Douluo can't compare with."
"Mmm, I know." Luo Yu nodded, without enthusiasm, responding simply.
Seeing Luo Yu's indifferent attitude, as if he was dealing with a stranger, Bai Chenxiang felt an inexplicable twinge in her heart. What's wrong with him?
Does he not like me anymore?
Or has he given up on me?
A strange and uncomfortable feeling welled up from within her—a fear of loss.
"Little Chen Xiang, you went ahead and leaked grandpa's information to this kid," Clan Leader Titan said coldly.
"Clearly, he doesn't want your favor, coming here to get beaten up voluntarily."
Clan Leader Niu Gao poked Old White Crane's side, "Old White Crane, this kid isn't crazed from being rejected by your granddaughter too many times, desperate enough to seek death, is he?"
At these words, Bai Chenxiang's beautiful eyes froze, and she hurriedly said to Luo Yu:
"Actually, my feelings for you... aren't what you think."
"Don't be rash."
Luo Yu's mouth twitched.
So these people all think that he's here to do something foolish due to emotional trauma?
But Luo Yu had already made up his mind before coming here—if he wanted to completely win over Bai Chenxiang's heart, he absolutely couldn't be too familiar with her today.
Otherwise, although she would end up with him, it would only delay their coming together indefinitely.
He had to find a way to break through the girl's shyness, which meant he could only give her the cold shoulder today.
As early as half a month ago in the courtyard, he had already anticipated the situation that would arise today.
"Clan Leader Titan, shall we fight here in the courtyard, or move outside?"
"You're the elder, so you choose the place of battle," Luo Yu said with a harmless smile.
"Tsk, you really are clueless about how the world works," Clan Leader Titan muttered in displeasure, irked by a young whippersnapper's impertinence.
At that moment, Clan Leader Niu Gao spoke up, "Kid, let the person hiding behind you come out."
"There's no way you'd have the guts to provoke us on your own."
Upon hearing this, Clan Leader Titan had an epiphany.
"I was wondering how a skinny kid like you would have the guts to challenge me and make such arrogant claims. So there's someone backing you up."
Clan Leader Baihe's eyes shone with a sharpness akin to that of a hawk, scrutinizing Luo Yu.
If this kid really had someone behind him, it meant that his initial intentions in approaching their family weren't pure.
Clan Leader Baihe had been curious about Luo Yu's family background ever since Luo Yu could brandish three golden mountains effortlessly, but no investigation yielded any results.
Since the kid didn't appear to harbor any ill intentions towards his granddaughter, he let the matter be.
But now, proclaiming the aim to subjugate the Four Great Sects was an entirely different matter.
Luo Yu shrugged his shoulders.
"Today, I'm the only one here; there's nobody behind me,"
"It's broad daylight, let's not talk about ghost stories."
"How is that possible?" Niu Gao was somewhat skeptical of Luo Yu's words, "You dare to be so presumptuous without any support?"
Luo Yu waved his hand.
"It's nothing but casually subduing the Four Great Sects, it's not something outrageous."
"I have no backing, but if you Four Great Sects are willing to join me in the future, the benefits will be beyond your imagination."
"Hahaha!"
Clan Leader Titan couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"You, at most, are of the same generation as my grandson."
"At most being a Soul King would already be quite impressive."
"And in front of me, what is a Soul King or even a Soul Emperor? I could easily crush them with one finger."
Bai Chenxiang's eyes showed concern, and she was anxious at heart. What on earth is this guy doing?
Having not seen him for three days, what on earth had happened to him? A slight mishap in a spar with Grandpa Titan could truly cost him his life!
"You can guess my level," Luo Yu said with a playful smile tugging at his lips.
Clan Leader Titan glanced at him.
"Soul King, or Soul Emperor?"
"At your age, being a Soul Emperor would mean you are blessed by heaven, unbeatable by anyone."
Luo Yu shook his head.
"Neither?"
"If you're not even a Soul King or a Soul Emperor, then what are you showing off in front of me for?"
"Go on, get lost. I don't have the time to mess around with youngsters like you. Out of respect for Old White Crane, I can't be bothered to lay a hand on you."
"Go where it's cool and stay there." Clan Leader Titan flapped his large hand dismissively, his face full of impatience.
"You kids, don't tell me you're Soul Sages." Niu Gao asked solemnly from the side.
"Hah?" Clan Leader Titan's expression turned to one of astonishment, "Old Niu, have you gone mad? No matter how young, even stuffing him full of heavenly treasures from birth wouldn't allow cultivating to the level of a Soul Sage."
"True, I also think it's impossible. Just asking," Niu Gao patted his forehead, signaling he might be having a lapse in judgment. How could he utter such an outrageous idea.
Luo Yu said: "I indeed am not a Soul Sage, but I assume knocking out everyone present would be within my capability."
"Boom!"
The blood and Qi around Clan Leader Titan began to boil, and the bricks under his feet shattered.
Yellow, yellow, purple, black, black, black, black.
Eight soul rings rose up, floating up and down rhythmically.
"Kid, I've been tolerating you for long enough."
"If you're really looking for a beating, today I'm not inclined to indulge you any longer."
"Grandpa Titan!!" Bai Chenxiang cried out in alarm.
"Little Chen Xiang, don't worry. Out of respect for you and your grandfather, I won't beat him to death or cripple him," Clan Leader Titan growled, baring his teeth.
"Grandpa, for just a junior like him, it's trouble for you to teach him a lesson. Let my son take care of it instead."
Taino's aura erupted, and his strength as a fifty-eight-level Battle Soul King surged.
Martial Spirit Possession, his bones crackled and snapped.
He was like a towering brown-furred gorilla.
He lunged at Luo Yu with a fist.
"Kid, just lie down nicely."
"If my dad took action, you'd be finished."
Luo Yu stood there motionless, as if the raging aura had scared him stiff.
"Don't!" Bai Chenxiang bit her lip, not understanding what was wrong with Luo Yu, why he was acting foolishly.
Had she gone too far, provoking the other party?
She moved instantaneously, wanting to stop it.
Taino's fist smashed down in front of Luo Yu, and it seemed he was about to be blown away.
Luo Yu moved.
He lifted a finger.
"Boom!"
A thunderous sound echoed, and the huge figure, half-ape half-human, Taino, was sent flying backward.
He smashed into a distant wall, creating a human-shaped crater.
"???"
The whole place fell eerily silent…