Chapter 36: This Is the Gap

"Yisheng, where is Yisheng?" Zou Dalong was shocked; this was an expert, only Yisheng could handle this.

"No need to call Yisheng. This is an Inner Family Expert on the verge of breaking through to the Martial Truth Realm; Yisheng has likely already been taken down," Chen Yu said, shaking his head.

The Martial Dao is divided into three levels. Entry-level Martial Masters can circulate Qi throughout their entire body and use it for their own purposes, but their Internal Breath only flows within the body and cannot be projected outward.

The next step is the Xuanwu True Realm, where one can use Dark Energy to injure others. As for the highest realm of the Martial Dao, the Extreme Martial Sect Realm, also known as the Martial Ancestor, these are powerhouses standing at the peak of the Martial Dao who can Condense Qi into Sword, using everything from flying flowers to falling leaves for their own purposes.

This old man is already at the peak of a Martial Master, with his Internal Breath capable of slight projection; one more step and he will be in the Martial Truth Realm. Those who step into the Martial Truth Realm are already true Inner Family Experts.

"Heh, the kid has a good eye, to be able to see my realm at a glance," Zhou Qing glanced at Chen Yu proudly.

"Mr. Chen, save me." Zou Dalong was trembling all over. The old man was only two meters away from him; with one lift of his hand to release Dark Energy, he could take his life immediately.

He could only pin all his hopes on Chen Yu now.

"President Zou, this is a grudge of the Jianghu; it is not convenient for me to intervene," Chen Yu said, shaking his head.

"Mr. Chen, if you can save me, I will offer a heavy reward," Zou Dalong pleaded with a pale face.

"Zou Dalong, the second-in-command of the Qinglong Society has come in person. Do you think this kid can save you?" Zhou Qing sneered, "No one here today will be able to leave."

"What did you say?" Chen Yu looked at Zhou Qing sideways.

"Mr. Chen, the Qinglong Society does not follow the rules of the Jianghu, and this matter cannot be leaked, so he will kill everyone here. If you have a way, please save me," Zou Dalong said with trembling hands.

In truth, he did not know if Chen Yu could actually save him; after all, this was a Martial Dao expert, but he had no choice but to bet all his hopes on Chen Yu now.

"How much money did you say you would give me if I saved you just now?" Chen Yu stood up.

"Fifty million, and if Mr. Chen saves me, I will be Mr. Chen's dog from now on," Zou Dalong gritted his teeth.

"Deal," Chen Yu nodded.

"Heh, little brat, you probably don't know what the Martial Dao is, or what an Inner Family Expert is," Zhou Qing laughed. He lowered his eyelids, not even looking at Chen Yu, "You can see my realm, your eye for things is indeed not bad."

"If you want to blame someone, blame your own bad luck for seeing things you shouldn't have and getting involved in matters you shouldn't have," Zhou Qing said leisurely.

"To be honest, I didn't want to get involved in your affairs, but it seems I have no choice now," Chen Yu said helplessly, "I'll give you a chance."

"You? Give me a chance?" Zhou Qing thought he had misheard.

"That's right, I'll give you a chance: destroy your own dantian and break your own hands, and I will spare your life," Chen Yu said indifferently.

"Arrogant! I have practiced martial arts for over forty years and am on the verge of a breakthrough. Since you, brat, speak so insolently, I will use you to sharpen my blade today!" Zhou Qing was furious, "I will let you know what a Martial Artist is."

Zhou Qing let out a loud shout and took a heavy step forward. His entire body emitted sounds like popping beans; he channeled his Qi into his right fist and struck forward.

Zhou Qing's realm was already at the peak of a Martial Master. Decades of training had made his Cultivation extremely profound, especially when he struck with his full strength, which could dent steel plates, let alone a human body.

Chen Yu stood where he was, not moving an inch, treating Zhou Qing's terrifying punch as nothing. With a 'whoosh', the punch arrived in an instant, and it looked as if Chen Yu was about to be killed under his fist.

Suddenly, Chen Yu extended his right hand and forcefully gripped Zhou Qing's fist.

"You..." Zhou Qing's expression changed drastically. He had not considered Chen Yu an opponent at all, because he was confident that his decades of Cultivation meant a single punch would send Chen Yu to meet the King of Hell.

But he never expected that Chen Yu, who looked so young, could actually catch his full-strength punch.

"Peak Martial Master, one more step and you'd be in the Xuanwu True Realm, not bad," Chen Yu smiled slightly, "Then today, I will also let you know what it means to have heavens beyond heavens, and people beyond people."

As soon as Chen Yu finished speaking, he twisted the fist he was holding slightly. With several 'crack' sounds, Zhou Qing's sleeve burst open, and his arm was twisted like a pretzel.

"Ah..." Zhou Qing cried out in pain as his arm snapped inch by inch.

Chen Yu condensed True Qi in his right hand and slashed at him through the air with a hand blade.

*Puff*... Zhou Qing's body was sent flying over a zhang away by Chen Yu's hand blade. He spat out a mouthful of blood, and the ribs in his chest were all broken.

"Impossible... this is impossible. How could you possibly achieve projection of internal Qi? This is the Second Realm of the Martial Dao, something only an expert of the Xuanwu True Realm can do." Zhou Qing knelt on one knee, looking at Chen Yu in shock.

He had practiced martial arts for over forty years, and only then had he barely reached the peak of a Martial Master; whether he could break through to the Martial Truth Realm was another matter entirely. Yet Chen Yu could project True Qi and Condense Qi to injure others? Looking at his age, even if he had started practicing from his mother's womb, it would be impossible to reach this realm.

Chen Yu flashed and was already right in front of Zhou Qing: "I told you to finish it yourself earlier, but you wouldn't listen and had to force me to act."

"I am the second-in-command of the Qinglong Society. If you dare to hurt me, the Qinglong Society will never let you off... ah..." Before Zhou Qing could finish his threats, his arms were twisted behind his back like chicken wings. At the same time, Chen Yu tapped his Danzhong Point with one finger, and the overbearing Profound Mysterious Holy Clear Qi instantly destroyed his dantian.

"Look clearly at my face, my name is Chen Yu," Chen Yu smiled, "If your Qinglong Society wants to come back for revenge, make sure you don't find the wrong person."

"Fine, fine, I have recognized you. My Qinglong Society will never let you off," Zhou Qing glared at Chen Yu, gritting his teeth.

"Get lost," Chen Yu glanced at him coldly.

Zhou Qing gritted his teeth and managed to stand up. Now that his dantian was destroyed, his entire Cultivation had gone down the drain, and he seemed to have aged more than ten years. In this life, he would have no more connection to the Martial Dao.

"Mr. Chen, you must cut the weeds and dig up the roots. If you let him go, he will definitely come back for revenge," Zou Dalong said anxiously.

"If you killed him, wouldn't the Qinglong Society come back anyway?" Chen Yu grinned, "If he doesn't go back to report, how would we have a reason to wipe out the Qinglong Society in one fell swoop?"

"Mr. Chen, the Qinglong Society's strength is very formidable," Zou Dalong's expression changed.

"So what?" Chen Yu said indifferently, "I broke Zhou Qing's arms and destroyed his dantian. Although I didn't kill him, for a martial practitioner, this is even more painful than death."

"Since I dared to do this, it means I don't take their Qinglong Society seriously. Besides, if the Qinglong Society isn't removed, can you sleep soundly?"

Zou Dalong suddenly realized. He quickly bowed and offered a check: "Mr. Chen, here is fifty million. From now on, this life of mine belongs to Mr. Chen."

The more he dealt with Chen Yu, the more he felt that Chen Yu was not simple. He had witnessed Zhou Qing's strength; he could kill a cow with one punch. His rival Du Feng had hitched his wagon to the Qinglong Society, and if he didn't cling tightly to Chen Yu's thigh, he would truly die a miserable death.

Chen Yu took out a piece of apricot-yellow paper and asked for a pair of scissors. A moment later, a Paper Man appeared in his hand.

"Give me your hand," Chen Yu said.

Zou Dalong extended his hand. Chen Yu joined his fingers into a Sword Finger and wiped it across his palm, causing a wisp of fresh blood to flow out. Chen Yu grabbed his hand and smeared his blood onto the Paper Man.