Chapter 47: Unable to Distinguish Right from Wrong

"Make your move."

When these words left Chu Fengmian's mouth, they were like a knife, cutting deep into the Fifth Elder's heart.

As an elder, he held the Lin Estate's guardian treasure, the Haofeng Spear. Under such overwhelming prestige, Chu Fengmian actually had the audacity to claim that the Fifth Elder's strength was insufficient to make him draw his sword.

This attitude was nothing short of pure contempt for the Fifth Elder.

"Good! You arrogant brat! Let's see if you can remain so arrogant in a moment!"

With a furious roar, the Fifth Elder swung the Haofeng Spear. As the spear moved, a tempest of wild winds erupted all around.

"Purple Qi from the East!"

The Fifth Elder pivoted the spear's momentum and lunged violently toward Chu Fengmian.

The power of the Haofeng Spear was staggering. With a single thrust combined with the Fifth Elder's strength, even a martial artist at the fifth level of the Body Tempering Realm would likely be unable to withstand it.

The swirling winds swept down, many of them condensing into miniature spears that lunged toward Chu Fengmian in succession. In an instant, countless spear shadows rushed at him.

"Such spear techniques are beneath contempt!"

Chu Fengmian glanced at the Fifth Elder, his eyes filled with disdain. To him, this thrust was riddled with flaws. The Haofeng Spear, in the hands of the Fifth Elder, was nothing more than a waste of a divine treasure!

"Give it to me!"

With a fierce shout, Chu Fengmian's figure moved.

The muscles on Chu Fengmian's body bulged high, making him appear as ferocious as a wild beast. Having already condensed the first drop of Ancient War Dragon Essence Blood, his body was no longer merely human; when exerting his full strength, he carried a hint of dragon's majesty.

"What powerful momentum!"

"Chu Fengmian is only just entering the Body Tempering Realm; where does he get such terrifying pressure!"

In martial combat, momentum is crucial. Once one's momentum falters, they lose the initiative in the ensuing battle.

Seeing Chu Fengmian's aura, even the Fifth Elder felt a momentary lapse in composure. He struggled to control the Haofeng Spear and hesitated for a split second.

"Damn it."

The Fifth Elder suddenly realized that this moment of distraction had prevented him from delivering the strike he was supposed to make.

And Chu Fengmian was not about to give him a second chance.

"Break!"

Chu Fengmian clenched his right fist and smashed it violently toward the Fifth Elder.

This punch roared through the swirling winds surrounding the Fifth Elder, shattering the spiritual energy armor on his body and striking him squarely in the chest.

Instantly, the Fifth Elder's body was sent crashing to the ground. The Haofeng Spear was knocked from his grasp, flying away with great effort.

"Come here!"

Seeing the flying spear, a smile played on the corners of Chu Fengmian's mouth. With a swift movement, he reached out to grab it.

"Stop!"

"That Haofeng Spear cannot fall into the hands of that little bastard!"

Seeing this, many disciples of the Lin Estate in the stands grew agitated. The Haofeng Spear was the estate's guardian treasure; if it truly fell into Chu Fengmian's hands, the Lin Estate would lose all face.

"Little bastard! Get lost!"

A massive figure suddenly flew onto the Life-and-Death Stage, rushing toward Chu Fengmian in an attempt to snatch the spear.

The one who had suddenly charged onto the stage was none other than the Fourth Elder. Seeing Chu Fengmian, he threw a palm strike toward him.

"Little bastard, get out of my way!"

"The Fourth Elder? I haven't even dealt with you yet, and yet you deliver yourself to the Life-and-Death Stage. Fine then—it's high time you received a lesson!"

As Chu Fengmian watched the Fourth Elder attack, a cold glint appeared in his eyes.

Both the Fourth and Fifth Elders had been targeting Chu Fengmian constantly. Now that the Fourth Elder had taken the initiative to step onto the stage, Chu Fengmian saw it as the perfect opportunity to teach him a lesson.

"You want me to get lost? You're the one who should be getting off!"

Just as the Fourth Elder was about to seize the Haofeng Spear, his movement suddenly froze, caught by a massive force.

Chu Fengmian had grabbed the Fourth Elder by his clothing with one hand. The moment the elder turned his head, Chu Fengmian slammed him violently into the ground.

*Boom!*

With a forceful shove from Chu Fengmian, the Fourth Elder's massive frame was slammed directly into the Life-and-Death Stage.

The impact shattered countless stone tiles beneath him. The Fourth Elder's strength was actually slightly superior to the Fifth Elder's, as he was at the fifth level of the Bone Tempering Realm. However, he had not expected Chu Fengmian's strength to be so immense; being slammed into the ground caused him to cough up a large mouthful of blood.

Subsequently, the Haofeng Spear fell into Chu Fengmian's hands.

"Since you dared to step onto the Life-and-Death Stage, it means you have signed the life-and-death pact. Very well—neither of you shall leave here alive today!"

Chu Fengmian's gaze was icy.

Last time, the Fourth and Fifth Elders had conspired to strip Chu Fengmian of his identity and abolish his cultivation to send him to the mines as a slave. Although they had failed, it was Chu Fengmian who had initiated the three-month pact. Now that he had the chance, he had no intention of letting them go.

"Chu Fengmian, stop!"

The Law Enforcement Elder, standing nearby, spoke up urgently.

If Chu Fengmian truly killed both the Fourth and Fifth Elders, the Lin Estate would descend into total chaos.

"They are your elders. According to the rules of the Lin Estate, defying one's superiors is a capital offense. Step down today, and we will not pursue charges for you injuring the two elders!"

The Law Enforcement Elder spoke coldly, his tone bordering on a command. In his view, speaking to Chu Fengmian from his position was an absolute order that Chu Fengmian was required to obey. However, he had forgotten one thing.

The current Chu Fengmian was no longer the submissive boy he once was.

"Rules? Since they dared to step onto the Life-and-Death Stage, they are enemies—enemies to the death. What does 'elder' matter now? Are you suggesting the rules of the Life-and-Death Stage, which have stood for a thousand years, are to be changed?"

Chu Fengmian glanced at the Law Enforcement Elder and spoke in a chilling voice.

"You are the Law Enforcement Elder of the Lin Estate! When the Fourth Elder interfered with the Life-and-Death Stage just now, you remained silent, yet now you come here to lecture me on rules!"

If the Law Enforcement Elder had stopped the Fourth Elder's interference, perhaps Chu Fengmian would have shown him some respect. But when the Fourth Elder attacked, the Law Enforcement Elder had not only failed to stop him but had shown no intention of doing so.

If he would not follow the rules himself, how could he expect Chu Fengmian to?

"It is not for a junior like you to judge how I conduct my affairs!" the Law Enforcement Elder snapped.

"Step down and hand over the Haofeng Spear, and this matter will be considered settled."