This voice was not only loud but also grating.
Upon hearing it, not only did Qi Tuojiang on the stage frown with a somber expression, but the guests below were also filled with anger.
They were curious as to who had such audacity to dare disrupt an engagement ceremony.
In an instant, all eyes turned to the speaker, Shen Lang, who was amidst the crowd.
"It's this brat?"
Many of the guests present were prominent figures from Nanling. They had the honor of being invited by Yuan Bubai to the Blissful Feast.
They would not forget that night of the Blissful Feast, when a young man wreaked havoc, killing not only Yuan Bubai but also many of his subordinates.
Afterward, those who had attended the Blissful Feast were stopped when they tried to leave and were forced to hand over a billion yuan for their lives.
Seeing Shen Lang again, these people were terrified and angry.
For years, none of them had ever been extorted, yet this brat had blackmailed them for a billion yuan. How could they not be angry?
However, having witnessed Shen Lang's terrifying martial prowess, even in their anger, they dared not speak out, fearing they might provoke Shen Lang, who could not only expose the events of that night, ruining their reputations, but might even kill them in his madness.
Pottery cannot clash with broken earthenware; there is no need and no value. It is better to swallow one's pride.
Because even if they did not make a move, the Gu and Qi families would definitely not let Shen Lang go. They just wanted to watch the show, to see how Shen Lang would meet his end.
"Boy, who are you to dare cause trouble at my granddaughter's engagement ceremony? Are you tired of living?"
The first to speak was none other than Old Master Gu, Gu Dingtian.
Having meticulously planned and finally taken the last step, only to be disrupted by an unknown brat, how could he not be enraged?
But Shen Lang paid no attention to the angry Gu Dingtian and walked towards the presidential platform as fast as a shooting star.
"Security, stop him! Don't let him get up there."
Seeing Shen Lang about to ascend the presidential platform, Gu Dingtian was furious and shouted at the hotel's security guards.
"Yes—"
Upon hearing Gu Dingtian's words, over a dozen security guards immediately rushed forward and blocked Shen Lang.
"Sir, please do not cause trouble here, or we will have to be impolite."
These security guards were shocked and enraged that Shen Lang would dare cause trouble at an engagement ceremony.
If Shen Lang caused trouble at such a grand occasion, it would not only affect the hotel's reputation but also their livelihoods.
To ruin someone's livelihood is like killing their parents!
"Hmph!"
To the surprise of all the security guards, Shen Lang ignored their warning, his eyes turned cold, his arms spread wide, and he charged towards them.
Shen Lang's charge was like a speeding truck, and the dozen security guards were instantly sent flying, falling over each other and crying out in pain.
Shen Lang, without even looking at the security guards, continued to walk forward.
Just as Gu Qinghan was about to speak, he had already discerned the anomaly in her demeanor, and thus he would not allow this engagement ceremony to proceed normally.
"Presumptuous, utterly presumptuous!"
Seeing Shen Lang disregard the warning and even injure the security guards, Gu Dingtian and the guests were furious. At this moment, Shen Lang had already reached the high platform.
Shen Lang, standing on the high platform, his eyes glinted fiercely. Without a word, his Yixi Sword was swiftly drawn, and he cleaved towards Qi Tuojiang.
"What?"
Qi Tuojiang never expected this scoundrel Shen Lang to not only dare cause trouble but also to attack. Without a word, he drew his sword to meet Shen Lang.
Shen Lang's sword was too fast. Qi Tuojiang couldn't even see how Shen Lang drew his sword before it was upon him.
In a moment of desperation, Qi Tuojiang could only let go of Gu Qinghan and quickly dodge backward, narrowly avoiding the sword.
However, after Qi Tuojiang dodged, Shen Lang did not continue his attack. Instead, in full view of everyone, he embraced Gu Qinghan.
"Shen Lang, what do you think you're doing?"
Seeing his fiancée embraced by Shen Lang in such a manner in public, even with his excellent composure, Qi Tuojiang became hysterical and roared.
"My apologies, Young Master Qi. I didn't want to cause trouble, but my sister told me that you are not a good match and she will not be engaged to you."
Shen Lang looked at Gu Qinghan, whose eyes were hazy in his embrace, and smiled, "My sister, such a peerless beauty, if she is to marry, she should at least marry someone like me. You are not worthy."
"You..."
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Qi Tuojiang was so angry he almost spat blood. He roared, "You want to disrupt this engagement ceremony?"
"So what, can't I?"
Shen Lang thrust his Yixi Sword into the ground and shouted at Qi Tuojiang, "If you want to proceed with this engagement ceremony normally today, ask my sword first."
"He's Shen Lang, that brat who's ambiguously involved with Qinghan?"
Seeing Shen Lang's arrogant and domineering demeanor on the stage, Hou Hongye was furious. "This brat deserves to die, he deserves to die ten thousand deaths! Stop him, stop him at all costs, absolutely do not let him ruin the wedding and jeopardize Qinghan and the Gu family's future."
"Crippled that brat for me."
Compared to Hou Hongye's hysterical shouting, Gu Dingtian was much calmer. He spoke calmly to a grey-robed elder beside him.
"Understood—"
Upon hearing Gu Dingtian's words, the grey-robed elder nodded, then strode onto the high platform and approached Shen Lang.
"Shen Lang, you shouldn't have caused trouble at an engagement ceremony."
The grey-robed elder looked at Shen Lang and said coldly, "You have disrupted the Gu family's grand plan. No one can save you today. I shall cripple you."
With that, the grey-robed elder gathered all his internal energy and lunged at Shen Lang, bringing his palm down heavily towards Shen Lang's shoulder.
"It's Old Shan, the elder's top bodyguard."
Seeing the grey-robed elder make a move, Hou Hongye became excited. "Old Shan is a Earth realm expert. His Bone Dissolving Palm can easily shatter a person's entire skeletal structure. Once struck by Old Shan's palm, this brat is finished."
"Yes..."
Gu Zhaoxi echoed with a look of joy.
"Bone Dissolving Palm?"
Compared to Hou Hongye and Gu Zhaoxi's excitement, Shen Lang remained calm and disdainfully uttered, "A decent skill, but unfortunately, my bones are too hard. You can't dissolve them."
As he spoke, Shen Lang quickly drew his sword and swung it. The unprepared Old Shan had his right arm severed by this sword.
"Ah—"
Old Shan never expected that his full-force palm strike would have no effect on Shen Lang, and that Shen Lang could counterattack so quickly, severing his right arm. He was in excruciating pain.
Shen Lang gave him no opportunity to think further. After releasing Gu Qinghan, he swiftly closed the distance and struck again with his sword.
Facing the murderous Shen Lang, Old Shan, with his right arm severed, dared not confront him head-on and retreated repeatedly.
However, Shen Lang would not give him a chance. The moment he retreated, Shen Lang accelerated, and with another sword strike, severed his remaining left arm. Then, with a heavy kick to his chest, he sent him flying back towards Gu Dingtian.
Gu Dingtian and everyone present watched this in utter shock.
Instantly, the entire venue fell silent, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.