The old security guard spoke in a very gentle voice. However, his words carried a very clear aura of menace, and he made no attempt to conceal the oppressive aura of his Transcendence Realm cultivation, exuding an intimidating presence that made the ordinary people around him feel terrified and disconcerted.

"Young man, don't be resentful. I can understand the impetuousness of youth, but you've beaten someone to this extent, and that someone is from the Guos—you're courting death."

The old security guard still maintained a condescending attitude, offering advice to Qin Heng as though he were above it all, and said with a smile, "Do as I say. Kneel down and apologize to him, then hand over your martial arts to me.

I'll take care of this for you. You can still live a normal life afterward. Otherwise, you won't be able to withstand the Guos' retaliation—think it over carefully."

He adopted an entirely benevolent stance, as if he were a selfless Saint intent on helping Qin Heng for nothing in return.

"If I don't do as you say, I'm afraid you'll take matters into your own hands before the Guos' retaliation arrives."

Qin Heng said with a sneer, looking at the old security guard, "Your eyesight is indeed commendable, having spotted the essence of the Dao in my casual movements. It's a pity, though, that you've targeted the wrong person in your scheming for martial arts."

Qin Heng's Realm was too high. Even when he had simply grabbed Guo Yuntian by the neck and thrown him, every move he made was in line with the laws of heaven and earth, the subtle flow of the Dao.

In the old security guard's view, that was an incredibly mystical and profound martial art, one that he was obsessed with and longed to acquire!

He was oblivious. To Qin Heng, these were just ordinary and mundane actions.

"What nonsense are you spouting—I would never covet the martial arts of a youngster like you!" The old security guard, seemingly enraged by shame now that his thoughts were exposed, his gaze turned sinister as he stared at Qin Heng and said,

"I've lived for over seventy years. The name 'Divine Claw Tie Zheng' has been famous throughout the Great Rivers and Mountains for more than fifty years. I've learned countless profound martial arts, and now I am a Grandmaster of Transcendence. Why would I covet the martial arts of a little brat in his teens! What a joke!!"

As the old security guard announced his name, an immediate uproar went through the surrounding crowd.

"Divine Claw Tie Zheng! I think I've heard this name—it sounds so familiar! I've definitely heard it before!"

"Over the past three years, the state has been promoting the Martial Dao. One of the examples often cited when talking about Grandmasters of Transcendence is Divine Claw Tie Zheng. They say he's a superhuman who could snap a ten-meter-wide solid iron bridge with a single claw!"

"Holy crap! Is that for real? A ten-meter-wide solid iron bridge!? Snapped with one claw—like a superhero??"

Due to the state's extensive and recent promotion, although not many ordinary people truly value the Martial Dao—after all, money is of paramount importance in modern society, and high-level Martial Artists are very rare, so not many people practice martial arts—most have a general concept of the Martial Dao and are not unfamiliar with it.

Of course, their understanding of powerful Martial Dao practitioners was still very limited because there were truly very few high-level warriors in the secular world.

Grandmasters of Transcendence were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

To hear that Grandmasters of Transcendence possessed such terrifying power still left many people in shock.

"So there really are such incredible people in this world. Grandmasters of Transcendence—is this what it means to be a Grandmaster? I never thought I'd actually see a true Grandmaster!"

"Grandmasters are like dragons soaring the skies; that's what the state says in their Martial Dao promotions. Now, seeing him in person, he truly lives up to his reputation. That strange sensation I felt earlier must have been the aura of a Grandmaster."

The surrounding people marveled. To them, a powerhouse at the level of a Grandmaster of Transcendence was an almost unimaginable existence.

Wu Yuqing was also very worried. She was in Qin Heng's arms, her expression one of fright. She had truly felt the aura of a Grandmaster and whispered softly, "Qin Heng, this man—he's really terrifying!"

Not far away, a cold glimmer passed through Cui Ranran's eyes as she thought to herself, Haha, Wu Yuqing, you're finished, both you and your little lover are done for! This is a Grandmaster of Transcendence, a peak powerhouse of the Martial Dao!!

"Ah! Grandmaster! Grandmaster!! Kill him! Please kill him!!" Guo Yuntian, who was already half-dead, exhausted his strength to roar and shout, "Please kill him!!"

Now, the gazes directed at Qin Heng by the surrounding people were filled with pity. In their eyes, Qin Heng was finished—utterly finished, surely doomed!

"The guy who broke both of Guo Yuntian's legs looks like he's finished. Not only has he offended the Guos, but he also enraged this Grandmaster of Transcendence. He really must think his life is too long!"

"To actually say that a Grandmaster of Transcendence is scheming for his martial arts is truly laughable. He should take a good look at himself! What does he amount to? Are his rudimentary skills worthy of Divine Claw Tie Zheng's scheming?"

"I think this guy has a persecution complex, suspecting a Grandmaster of Transcendence like that. He's truly courting death. He's brought this upon himself and won't survive it!"

In everyone's eyes, the Grandmaster of Transcendence was lofty, just like a Divine Dragon in the sky, unattainable.

The image of Tie Zheng, the old security guard, suddenly grew immense in their eyes, transforming him into a reclusive master of the Martial Dao, working discreetly as a school security guard.

Some even fantasized about being his disciples, learning unrivaled martial skills, dominating the urban landscape, and enjoying the company of peerless beauties!

Compared to that, Qin Heng definitely seemed to be one of those small underlings about to be slapped down by a high-level martial artist, flaunting his mediocre kung fu until he was taught a lesson by a Martial Arts Grandmaster!

It must be so, no doubt about it!!

Many people held this belief in their hearts. Even Tie Zheng himself almost thought the same. He naturally couldn't discern Qin Heng's true strength and had only made an estimation based on Qin Heng's youth and the force of his earlier actions.

He believed Qin Heng was at the peak of Hidden Force or at the level of Half-Step Transcendence.

In Tie Zheng's view, unless one was a Grandmaster of the Transcendence Realm, they weren't worth mentioning. He could take them out with ease!

Especially now, hearing the praises and exclamations from the crowd, Tie Zheng's confidence soared. He looked down at Qin Heng with a slightly raised head and an indifferent expression, saying, "Young man, stop your futile struggle. With your power, in front of a Grandmaster of Transcendence like me, you are no different from an ant."

"Hahaha!" Qin Heng laughed, gently patting Wu Yuqing's back as he held her, and shook his head. "How ridiculous, Yuqing. Has this old fellow gone senile? A mere firefly daring to compete with the splendor of the sun? Utterly ludicrous."

"It's good for a young man to be confident, but overconfidence becomes arrogance."

Tie Zheng's expression grew colder, a deadly seriousness coalescing in his eyes as he spoke gravely, "Once people become arrogant, they easily offend those they cannot afford to provoke! Young man, state your name, lest no one on the Road to the Underworld knows who you are."

"Qin Xuantian," Qin Heng said with a cold laugh. "Heard of it?"

"Qin, Qin!! Qin Xuantian!? The invincible Qin Xuantian!?"

Tie Zheng exclaimed incredulously. He was instantly struck dumb, his facial expression freezing, his breath catching in his throat. His eyes bulged, and his pupils abruptly shrank to pinpoints!

BOOM!!

He felt as if thunder had exploded in his mind!

How could this be!?

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