Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 427 The Li Family Admits

Xu Tian made up his mind and decided to go all out. While Li Zhe was still not fully up, he took a step forward, raised his right foot, and kicked Li Zhe in the stomach with all his strength.

This kick contained immense power, as if it could shatter a huge rock. Li Zhe felt a sharp pain in his stomach, and before he could even scream, his body flew up again. His body flew straight towards the Li family's gate like a cannonball.

At this moment, the housekeeper, who had just struggled to get up, saw Li Zhe's body flying towards him before he could even find his footing. His eyes widened instantly, and a look of horror appeared on his face, but before he could react, Li Zhe's body hit him hard.

With a dull thud, the butler was knocked flying again. Their bodies tangled in mid-air before they fell heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust. This time, both of them fainted completely. A deathly silence fell around them, with only their faint breathing proving they were still alive.

A tense and solemn atmosphere permeated the Li family residence. Xu Tian stood quietly, gazing at the tightly closed door. He knew his feud with the Li family was complete. But he had no regrets. To find General Li Hua, he would make anyone his enemy.

When Xu Tian stepped through the imposing, heavy vermilion-lacquered gate of the Li family's residence, it felt like he had entered an unknown battlefield. In an instant, the atmosphere within the previously tranquil mansion suddenly shifted. Dozens of figures, like ghosts, emerged from every corner, quickly surrounding him in an impenetrable circle. Each of them, clad in black, held a stern gaze, their hands tightly gripped with gleaming weapons. Their weapons gleamed coldly in the setting sun, like a pack of hungry wolves, waiting to see their prey struggle.

At this moment, a roar like a huge bell rang out in the mansion: "Who on earth dares to come to my Li family to cause trouble!" The voice contained endless majesty and anger, as if it could penetrate people's souls, and echoed in the sky above the courtyard for a long time.

Xu Tian raised his head slightly, his eyes sharp as an eagle's as he scanned the crowd around him. He saw an elderly man in his sixties slowly approaching from the back of the crowd. He was dressed in a flowing dark purple robe embroidered with intricate golden silk patterns. He wore a thick black belt around his waist, inlaid with a warm, translucent jade pendant. He exuded an ancient and mysterious aura, highlighting his noble status. This man was Li Mo, the patriarch of the Li family. To his left, a stern-faced middle-aged man with a sharp gaze, as if he could see through everything. This man was Li Zhi, the second elder of the Li family.

Xu Tian looked directly at Li Mo without fear and said loudly, "I'm here to find Li Hua. If he's in there, please ask him to come out immediately." His voice was firm and powerful, like rolling thunder, echoing in the courtyard. His eyes revealed respect and anxious concern for Li Hua, which could not be questioned.

Li Zhi snorted coldly, with a hint of sarcasm on his face, and spoke first: "A loser like Li Hua is worthy of being invited by us?" His voice was full of disdain and contempt, as if he was talking about an insignificant ant. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, and his eyes were full of contempt.

Upon hearing this, Xu Tian's heart suddenly ignited with a raging rage. Li Hua had once been his superior. On the battlefield, Li Hua had shown immense care for him and Lin Feng, lending a hand in life-or-death situations numerous times. During those days of fighting side by side, Li Hua's bravery and kindness had long been deeply etched in his heart. Now, hearing someone slander Li Hua like this, how could he tolerate it? Xu Tian's eyes instantly turned red, like burning charcoal, as he glared at Li Zhi angrily, his aura beginning to fluctuate violently.

Instantly, a powerful and violent aura surged from Xu Tian's body, spreading outward from him. This aura, like a materialized storm, transformed into powerful energies that whistled through the air, sending flying sand and rocks and snapping vegetation wherever it passed. The ordinary warriors, faced with this force, were like fallen leaves in a gust of wind, tossed to and fro, unable to stand, faces filled with terror. Some even lost control of their weapons, dropping them to the ground with a clang.

Li Mo and Li Zhi also felt this powerful force, their expressions instantly becoming solemn, their eyes revealing shock and vigilance. As the head of the Li family, Li Mo himself was a newly-minted sixth-grade Grandmaster, and his perception of martial arts was extremely keen.

He could clearly sense that Xu Tian's cultivation had reached the level of a seventh-grade Grandmaster, and this discovery shocked him greatly.

In his understanding, the practice of martial arts requires a long period of accumulation and precipitation, and countless hardships and tests. However, Xu Tian looks like a young man in his twenties, but he has already reached such a realm. This completely subverts his traditional understanding of martial arts practice, as if it is a myth that breaks the routine.

Li Mo's attitude took a complete 180-degree turn when he realized Xu Tian's strength. He suppressed his shock and fear, forced a stiff smile, and politely said, "My friend, please calm down. I believe there must be some misunderstanding." His voice trembled slightly, and his eyes held a hint of ingratiation, attempting to ease the extremely tense situation. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead, gleaming faintly in the setting sun.

Seeing the head of the family express such a stance, Li Zhi's fear intensified. Having just spoken so arrogantly, he paled with fear and unconsciously took a step back, trying to distance himself from Xu Tian. He quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, there must be some misunderstanding. We were just confused and said the wrong thing." His face was covered in a fawning smile, but his eyes were filled with fear and uneasiness. His voice trembled as he spoke, and his legs felt slightly weak, as if they would collapse at any moment.

However, Xu Tian had only one thought in mind at this moment: to find Li Hua. He ignored Li Mo and Li Zhi's attempts to surrender and roared angrily, "Where is General Li Hua?" His voice echoed throughout the mansion, ringing in the ears of those around him as if it would rip the roof off the mansion. His eyes revealed a determination to achieve his goal, like two sharp swords, piercing Li Mo and Li Zhi directly.