"You're finished!" As Xia Shanfeng's palm strike landed on Wu Tian, he felt victory was within his grasp and instinctively roared.
But he quickly froze.
Because he discovered that Wu Tian had sustained no substantial damage.
Not only that, but his eyelids hadn't even blinked.
"How can this be!" Xia Shanfeng was utterly shocked, his expression changing faster than a flipping book.
Of course, Wu Tian was unharmed. No matter how powerful this fierce internal energy was, it couldn't contend with spiritual energy.
As long as the Fiery Palm technique wasn't propelled by spiritual energy, there was absolutely no way it could harm Wu Tian in the slightest!
Wu Tian's lips curved into a slight grin, his eyes gleaming with a mocking light.
He said in a deep voice, "Just a useless palm technique. What's the point of taking it head-on?"
Sensing the sharp aura emanating from Wu Tian, Xia Shanfeng realized something was amiss.
But just as he was about to retract his hand, Wu Tian firmly grasped his wrist!
"Trying to leave?" Wu Tian said coldly, "It was easy coming here, but leaving won't be so easy!"
Xia Shanfeng couldn't help but become nervous. He shouted loudly, "You scoundrel! What do you want to do! Let go of me at once!"
"Let you go? That can be arranged."
A fierce glint appeared in Wu Tian's smile, and then he indeed released Xia Shanfeng.
At the same time, he gathered his strength and unleashed a palm strike, hitting Xia Shanfeng without mercy!
"I took one of your palms just now, so it's only fair you take one of mine, right?"
Wu Tian's cold voice gradually sounded, and Xia Shanfeng crashed heavily onto the ground.
A large mouthful of blood spurted from his mouth.
With just this one move, he was already severely injured!
"Dad!" Seeing this, Xia Yu quickly rushed towards Xia Shanfeng.
Xia Shanfeng, half-lying on the ground, clutched his chest, his face rapidly losing color.
His heart was filled with intense shock.
He never would have dreamed that his ten layers of power in the Fiery Palm technique would not only fail to harm Wu Tian but would instead leave him in such a state!
Who exactly was this kid?
Logically, people in the martial world shouldn't possess such strength. Unless he was...
At this thought, Xia Shanfeng's face changed drastically.
Enduring the sharp pain in his chest, he looked at Wu Tian with a tremor and said, "How can you be so strong? Could it be that you are... from the Hidden Spirit Sect?"
Facing this question, Wu Tian couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.
He then shook his head and said, "You're overthinking it. I have no connection with the Hidden Spirit Sect, and you don't need to inquire about my identity."
"I advise you to face reality. Your act is over."
"My act is over?" Although Xia Shanfeng feared the strength Wu Tian displayed, he still felt indignant.
He couldn't help but say grimly, "You're being too naive."
"That's right, I have to admit, you are indeed very strong, and your strength far exceeds my imagination."
"But so what? Do you think that by defeating me, you can defeat our entire Xia family? I think you're truly delusional!"
Seeing that Xia Shanfeng still dared to boast at this point, Wu Tian understood that Xia Shanfeng likely had a backup plan.
But he wasn't afraid of such things, so he simply smiled faintly and said, "Oh? What else do you intend to do?"
"Your Fiery Palm technique should have been cultivated to its peak. Even if you call for reinforcements, how can they contend with me?"
Xia Shanfeng grinned, revealing his blood-stained teeth.
He said in a deep voice, "That's right, our Xia family truly has no way to deal with you!"
"But our Xia family has stood tall in the martial world for so long. Do you think we have no connections?"
As he spoke, he shouted with difficulty, "Mr. Mo, you've been watching for a long time. If you don't come out now, do you want to lose the friendship of our Xia family?"
Wu Tian's brows furrowed slightly, and then he heard a light chuckle.
He turned his head and saw a figure suddenly leap down from a tree.
Wu Tian's attention had been entirely on the Xia family, so he hadn't noticed that someone was hidden in the tree.
The person slowly walked to Xia Shanfeng's side and smiled, "Mr. Xia, I promised to come and take a look, but I never said I would intervene!"
"After all, my identity is rather special. If I were to act rashly, I fear my sect would punish me."
It was a young man named Mo Ran, dressed in rather retro clothing, holding a white paper fan.
Xia Shanfeng said to him, "Mr. Mo, we are friends!"
"Haven't you ever thought about risking your life for a friend?"
Mo Ran folded his fan, gently tapping the handle on his palm.
He smiled, "Mr. Xia, you can't say that. You have your difficulties, but I have mine, don't you think? You must understand me."
"Besides, your opponent is no ordinary person. Engaging with someone like this carries risks for me as well."
"Regardless, I must prioritize my own safety!"
Xia Shanfeng knew what Mo Ran meant.
He said in a deep voice, "Mr. Mo, you don't need to say any more. As long as you help me capture this kid, I can assure you that you will first receive the most sincere friendship from our Xia family."
"Furthermore, after you capture him, I am willing to offer one hundred million as an exchange. What do you think of this offer?"
"One hundred million?" Mo Ran said with a smile, "Mr. Xia, if you say something like that, you're looking down on me a bit."
"You know my identity. Do you think I'm the kind of person who would be tempted by money?"
Xia Shanfeng said, "I know Mr. Mo is not that kind of person. I also know Mr. Mo values friendship. Although you say it's difficult, you will actually help us."
"This so-called one hundred million cannot be considered payment, but merely a unilateral gift from our Xia family."
"Isn't it normal for friends to give gifts to each other?"
Their eyes met, flickering slightly. Everything was understood without words.
Mo Ran laughed heartily, "Mr. Xia is indeed the head of a clan. Your mind is truly meticulous, seeing through my thoughts at once."
"You're right. I've always considered the Xia family as good friends, so I will definitely help you today."
Hearing this, Xia Shanfeng was immediately overjoyed.
He quickly said, "Really? Then I thank Mr. Mo in advance!"
After speaking, he turned to Wu Tian again and said in a fierce tone, "Kid, you're finished today. With Mr. Mo making a move, you absolutely cannot escape!"
Mo Ran also looked at Wu Tian with a smile and said, "Sir, I apologize, but it seems I must capture you today."
"Will you surrender directly, or must I force my hand?"