Chapter 2177 Ma Hongduo
Chapter 2177: Ma Hongduo Chapter 2177: Ma Hongduo Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation However, Ma Hongduo did not wish to become involved in power struggles. Therefore, he would not take the initiative to assist the Wang Family in their pursuit of increased influence. At the same time, he did not act in most circumstances. He would only extend his help to the direct descendants of the Wang family when they found themselves in peril. Even so, the Wang family had managed to maintain their status as the dominant power in the capital for several decades, largely due to the presence of this old man. Although Ma Hongduo did not appreciate Wang Kai’s character, he felt a debt of gratitude to the head of the Wang family, who was Kai Wang’s father. Moreover, Ma Hongduo had been a part of the Wang family for many years and had watched Wang Kai grow up. Although he did not express it openly, he held feelings for both the Wang family and Wang Kai. Ye Chen had just injured Wang Kai, and he was filled with rage. The old man raised his hand slowly. Before he could take any further action, an overwhelming aura swept through the entire restaurant. The guests present were no longer merely shocked or frightened. Instead, they fainted and began to foam at the mouth. At best, they found themselves pressed to the ground, trembling uncontrollably. This was merely from the aura that the old man had released, and it was already so terrifying. A few individuals who managed to retain their consciousness thought to themselves that Ye Chen, facing such immense pressure directly, could not possibly withstand it. Would he die? What did it matter that he could endure Wang Kai’s sword strike? This pressure was on an entirely different level compared to Wang Kai’s attack! However, they did not notice that Ye Chen maintained a calm expression, though his hand had indeed come to a stop. The old man sighed with relief upon observing this. He understood that even if he could crush Ye Chen, if Ye Chen truly decided to attack Wang Kai, he lacked the confidence to rescue Wang Kai. He had released his aura primarily to intimidate Ye Chen. Wang Kai was drenched in sweat, his face reflecting the joy of escaping a disaster.! “What is the matter?” Ye Chen inquired with a faint smile. “Are you at ease now? You wish to leave? Who granted you permission to go?” “What did you say?” Wang Kai’s expression shifted drastically. His spiritual energy surged as he desperately attempted to flee from Ye Chen’s side. Ma Hongduo’s eyes widened, and his gaze sharpened. He glared at Ye Chen with anger and stated, “Kid, you can be arrogant, but do not be overly confident! I warned you to stop. If you ignore my words and show me such disrespect, do not blame me for being ruthless!” As he spoke, the hand that had not yet been fully lowered once again gathered boundless spiritual energy and transformed into a raging dragon. Its claws were distinct and lifelike. With a fierce palm strike, the furious dragon surged toward Ye Chen with a roar that resonated throughout the entire city. Under the might of this furious dragon, all living beings seemed compelled to submit before it, indicating just how powerful this palm strike was. Ma Hongduo was indeed an extraordinary expert who had devoted a thousand years to cultivation. His techniques were undeniably remarkable. Furthermore, Ye Chen’s eyes flickered as he looked at the palm strike. He could tell that Ma Hongduo was holding back and did not intend to kill him with this palm strike. While Ma Hongduo exhibited some protectiveness and indulgence toward Wang Kai, his character was still commendable. Nevertheless, Ye Chen had no intention of allowing Wang Kai to escape. He was a person with principles. Before someone violated his principles, he would not argue with them and would refrain from attacking. However, if his principles were transgressed, he would undoubtedly take action. Once he decided to act, no one could deter him! Although Wang Kai was fleeing for his life, his pitiful speed resembled that of a snail in Ye Chen’s eyes. How could he possibly escape? Ye Chen’s palm moved slowly yet swiftly. In the next moment, a scream echoed throughout the entire Heavenly Capital! With a tremendous thud, Ye Chen slammed Wang Kai’s entire body to the ground. Wang Kai’s face became a bloody mess. This palm strike had even shattered his facial bones! Ma Hongduo was furious, but simultaneously, his eyes narrowed. This palm strike had struck so rapidly! It was so fast that his own palm strike had not even reached Ye Chen yet! The furious dragon palm strike also arrived at this moment. As if it sensed its master’s explosive anger, it bared its fangs and brandished its claws, appearing ten times more ferocious. “Damn you!” Ma Hongduo declared coldly. “It seems that if I do not teach you a lesson, you will truly not understand the vastness of heaven and earth!” “Oh? Is that so?” Ye Chen gazed directly at the angry dragon that was in front of him, his expression remaining calm. With a simple flip of his hand, he took out a sword. “I truly do not comprehend the vastness of heaven and earth, but you do not appear to be qualified to teach me a lesson,” he responded calmly. Ma Hongduo erupted in maniacal laughter. The palm strike did not land on Ye Chen for the moment. Instead, it circled around him as Ma Hongduo smiled at Ye Chen and said, “Hahahahaha, kid, an ordinary person would not dare to utter such words in the face of my palm strike, but you?” “I cannot tell if you are genuinely unafraid of death or if something is amiss with your brain, but I still admire your spirit. Lower your head and submit. I do not wish to harm you. You may be arrogant, but without adequate strength, excessive arrogance will lead to your demise.” After Ma Hongduo’s forceful shout, the massive dragon that flew around Ye Chen finally roared and descended. The entire restaurant shook violently under Ma Hongduo’s overwhelming palm strike. Countless tables, chairs, and other furniture were instantly reduced to dust. The cultivators who were still conscious were filled with terror from the depths of their hearts, their teeth chattering. Was this the power of a Sealed Gate realm expert? It was simply unimaginable! With a loud bang, the giant dragon descended. The force of the palm strike erupted, and dust filled the air. The spot where Ye Chen had stood was blasted to pieces, leaving behind an enormous pit, and Ye Chen was nowhere to be seen. At last, everyone was freed from Ma Hongduo’s oppressive aura. They rose to their feet and exhaled a sigh of relief. The pressure of a half-step sect seal was truly challenging to withstand. One individual gazed at the hole and asked curiously, “Where is that kid named Ye Chen? Why is he gone?” The person next to him did not seem to care and sneered, “What else could have happened? Did you not witness the power of that palm strike? He was probably blasted into pieces!” Another person shook his head and remarked, “That Ye Chen fellow is quite remarkable. He faced such immense pressure, which we could not even withstand a trace of, yet he confronted it head-on. However, this individual is far too arrogant. Reality has shown that arrogance carries a cost.” Nevertheless, Ma Hongduo’s eyes narrowed. He understood that his palm strike had not claimed Ye Chen’s life, nor had it obliterated him. So, where had Ye Chen gone? However, the others could not sense Ye Chen’s presence. Why was that? At this moment, countless bolts of lightning, invisible to ordinary people, flashed in Ma Hongduo’s eyes. The reason they remained unseen was that the speed of these lightning bolts was astonishingly fast. They were so fast that it seemed unbelievable!