Chapter 809: Do Not Underestimate

Having said that, Zhuang Ping didn't even give Second Elder a chance to act; he grabbed the elder by the collar, lifted him up, and slammed him forward forcefully.

The senior members behind scrambled to catch Second Elder, but the massive impact knocked them down, rolling into a heap.

Zhou Lao Si and the seniors behind him saw the scene and their eyes widened.

Zhuang Ping then tossed Second Elder out as if throwing a sack of grain.

The move didn't damage his muscles or bones, but for the high‑ranking Second Elder it was a grave humiliation, almost more painful than death.

Moreover, this time Zhuang Ping stormed into Azure Wolf Hall headquarters with his men; the senior members saw his strength surpass even that of the past, and even the Wolf King at his peak might not match him.

Zhong Yu usually despises the self‑righteous attitude of Second Elder and the others, but they are members of Azure Wolf Hall; now her dignity has been trampled by Zhuang Ping, and she cannot stand by.

However, just as she was flexing her fists, ready to charge, Zhong Ling stopped her.

"Don't be impulsive," Zhong Ling, who usually disapproves of Zhong Yu's methods, said; the two have grown up together, and at this crucial moment she doesn't want Zhong Yu to get hurt.

Zhong Yu is no match for Zhuang Ping; not even fighting alone, let alone the two of them together, could withstand his ferocious assault.

If they act rashly now, it would only cause injuries and make Azure Wolf Hall more passive; there is no other purpose.

At present, aside from Wolf King Ding Yi, no one in Azure Wolf Hall can stand against Zhuang Ping.

A while ago, the elders heard rumors that Zhuang Ping had resurfaced, but since they had devastated Thunder Hall back then, wiping out almost all of Zhuang Ping's troops, and in the final battle Wolf King Ding Yi had wounded Zhuang Ping, after which he vanished without a trace.

Many believed Zhuang Ping's injuries were fatal and that he had long been dead.

Therefore none of them took the news to heart.

Now Zhuang Ping's sudden arrival with his men at Azure Wolf Hall caught the senior members off guard, leaving them completely unprepared.

"You shrimp soldiers and crab generals have no right to block our Old Xu; once I kill Ding Yi, you'll be his burial offerings!" a henchman beside Zhuang Ping brazenly taunted Zhou Lao Si and the others.

"Zhuang Ping, we…

The grievances between our two factions aren't something that can be cleared up in a few words; instead of engaging in meaningless fighting, we should sit down calmly and discuss.

Zhou Lao Si suppressed his fear and stepped forward to negotiate with Zhuang Ping.

"If you have any conditions, you may propose them. Indeed, we Azure Wolf Hall acted too rashly before, damaging the harmony; we can even double the compensation for Thunder Hall's losses."

"Heh, compensation?" a shadow flickered in Zhuang Ping's eyes. He stepped before Zhou Lao Si, looking down at him, and asked slowly, "How do you intend to compensate?"

"We can transfer the branch's territory to you…" Zhou Lao Si replied immediately.

With a "slap," as soon as Zhou Lao Si finished speaking, Zhuang Ping's palm flew toward him.

The slap made Zhou Lao Si see stars, and a few of his teeth loosened.

"Sounds nice, but Thunder Hall has lost thousands of lives; can you even afford to repay?"

Zhou Lao Si's face swelled from the blow, and he dared not utter a word.

As for the others, they instinctively stepped back; none wanted to be the one singled out by Zhuang Ping.

If Zhuang Ping were only here to avenge Xu Tian, most seniors wouldn't intervene; after all, a pretender's death is just a death, sparing them the need to act.

But Zhuang Ping came with so many men, clearly intending to eradicate Azure Wolf Hall; even they themselves could not escape the disaster.

Each senior wore a solemn expression, their minds racing to devise a countermeasure.

Zhuang Ping looked at the crowd provocatively, raising his voice as he asked.

"Bring Ding Yi to me!"

"This is outright cruelty!" Zhong Yu flung Zhong Ling's arm aside.

This provocation is right on our heads; if we could still endure, Azure Wolf Hall might as well rename itself Turtle Hall.

From the top seniors to ordinary members, everyone is a cowering turtle; when others knock on the door, they don't even dare utter a sound!

Zhong Ling, having not held anyone back, grimaced further.

If they act now, the only outcome is total annihilation.

"What are you all standing around for?" Zhong Yu, seeing the seniors retreat and no one daring to advance, scolded angrily, "Why does the big brother waste money on you useless waste? Earlier, when the momentum was fierce and you pressured the palace, weren't you all impressive? Now that you act, you're all cowards?"

"I think you should stop the petty moves, fighting over the next leader; Azure Wolf Hall has never had such a disgraceful chief—when faced with crisis, they only retreat!"

The other seniors' faces flushed red from Zhong Yu's scolding; they still have a sense of shame. Now that they're attacked at the gate, if they surrender without fighting, they'll be nailed to the Pillar of Shame for life.

"All of you, move!" another elder frowned, finally making up his mind.

At his command, dozens of Azure Wolf Hall members surged toward Zhuang Ping.

In the corridor, blades flashed, swords clanged, and shouts of battle rang out.

Zhuang Ping calmly watched the Azure Wolf Hall members charging at him, curled his lips in a light smile and said,

"You've still got some backbone."

But that smile never reached his eyes; combined with his grim expression, it resembled a death‑sign.

Seeing the Azure Wolf Hall members already at his front, he unhurriedly threw a punch into the air.

Watching the members of Azure Wolf Hall rush to his front, he remained unhurried and threw a punch into midair.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Three powerful shockwaves erupted, shaking the frontmost members so violently they spewed blood nonstop.

Three powerful auras exploded, shaking the few members at the front until they coughed up blood nonstop.

"Whoever dares to be a cowering turtle, I'll break his leg!"

Zhong Yu stood behind the crowd, eyes fixed on the unfolding battle.

"You let us charge while you hide behind?" an elder shouted back angrily, glaring at Zhong Yu.

It's one thing not to charge into the fray, but to make snide remarks from the rear.

"Who says I'm not joining? With so many of you charging forward, is there a spot for me? Watch out!" Zhong Yu's words barely left her mouth when that elder was punched by Zhuang Ping, sent flying, landing on the ground barely breathing.

"Who says I'm not going up? With so many of you charging forward, is there a spot for me? Watch out!" Zhong Yu finished speaking, and the elder who had just been there was instantly punched by Zhuang Ping, sent flying, and collapsed on the ground, barely clinging to life.

Zhong Yu: ……

These things that are more likely to fail than succeed—what era are they from, still bragging with sharp tongues, that's courting death.

She, taking advantage of the chaotic battle, grabbed the elder's foot, pulled him aside, and fed him a hemostatic pill.

With the situation this chaotic now, there's naturally no time to find a doctor for him; whether he can hold out depends on his fate.

"Zhong Yu, don't underestimate the enemy." Watching the members of Azure Wolf Hall suffer more than half damage, Zhong Ling's expression grew increasingly serious.

After another batch of members were knocked down, she snatched a Longsword from a wounded combatant's hand and walked into the crowd.