The strange phenomenon just now was truly extraordinary—how could it possibly be just a few spirit grass plants!

Henry Gale speculated that it was at least a treasure useful for someone at the ninth level of the Vein Opening Realm, or even the Spirit Sea Realm. This kid’s clumsy lie was utterly foolish!

“Since you refuse to hand it over, don’t blame Mr. Gale for being rude!”

Clang!

Henry Gale’s expression was cold as he drew a sword gleaming with icy light—clearly not an ordinary weapon.

Chapter 007: You Don’t Have to Take Off Your Clothes

Henry Gale flicked the sharp sword in his hand, its cold, snowy gleam reflecting the killing intent in his eyes as he prepared to strike.

“Senior Henry Gale, it’s just a first-level Vein Opening Realm. There’s no need for you to act.”

The petite girl said with a bright smile.

“Mm.”

Henry Gale did not object.

Both of them could see that Ryan Lawson’s true energy was leaking out, clearly just having broken through to the Vein Opening Realm.

“Heh, let me see the standard of a Qingfeng Academy student.”

The petite girl’s smile was full of disdain.

Qingfeng Academy and Hongguang Academy were martial arts academies in neighboring cities, with a competitive relationship.

However—

The students of Hongguang Academy had always outperformed those of Qingfeng Academy.

“You’re not my match.”

Ryan Lawson’s expression was calm and straightforward.

Even before breaking through, he could defeat Richard York, who was at the first level of the Vein Opening Realm.

Now that he had advanced, his combat power was several times stronger!

“Arrogant!”

The petite girl’s fair face flushed with anger.

Whoosh!

The girl floated up gracefully like a blooming flower, kicking out with her foot.

“Peak of the first level.”

Ryan Lawson noticed that the girl’s cultivation was half a minor realm higher than his own.

He moved neither fast nor slow, reaching out with one hand to grab the girl’s ankle.

Seeing this—

The girl’s face showed pity and mockery, and Henry Gale shook his head beside her.

The girl’s kick looked light, but it contained a soft, yin true energy; even a brick would be crushed like tofu.

However—

When the girl’s foot struck Ryan Lawson’s hand—

“Ah!”

The petite girl screamed, her face turning pale as she fell from midair.

That kick felt like hitting a wild beast; Ryan Lawson’s hand was like a steel claw, striking her soft ribs.

“Amy!”

Henry Gale, who was watching, turned pale.

His female companion, at the peak of the first level of the Vein Opening Realm, was defeated by Ryan Lawson in a single move.

Wasn’t this kid just breaking through the Vein Opening Realm?

Thud!

Without a trace of pity, Ryan Lawson tossed the girl several meters away, slamming her into the mountainside.

“You’re courting death!”

Henry Gale was furious, rapidly closing in on Ryan Lawson. The sharp sword in his hand drew a silvery, cold arc, stabbing toward Ryan Lawson.

“Good! Second level of the Vein Opening Realm—perfect for practice.”

Ryan Lawson smiled faintly.

He possessed a divine vein; his physique, strength, and even the true energy he generated far surpassed others at the same level.

“Practice?”

Henry Gale was seething with rage. Just a first-level Vein Opening Realm, yet so shamelessly boastful.

Slash!

A sword light arced like a cold crescent, swift as the wind, as the powerful true energy of the second level of the Vein Opening Realm erupted in full.

This sword made Ryan Lawson feel a hint of pressure.

“Break for me!”

Ryan Lawson struck with his palm, a faint blue, icy true energy swirling in his palm.

Clang!

Henry Gale’s sword was actually blocked, and a tremendous force surged back, making his arm go numb.

“How can this be!”

Henry Gale’s heart trembled, his face full of disbelief.

Could it be... innate divine strength?

Not only that—

Henry Gale also noticed that the true energy erupting from Ryan Lawson’s palm was surging and domineering.

How could this be someone who just broke through the Vein Opening Realm?

Gale Sword Technique!

Henry Gale went all out, sending out arc after arc of sword wind in a fan shape, slashing at Ryan Lawson in an unending stream.

“As expected of the second level of the Vein Opening Realm—your swordsmanship is impressive.”

Ryan Lawson laughed heartily, completely unafraid.

Ding ding ding...

He moved his hands, weaving through the sword shadows, exchanging blows with Henry Gale.

“This... how is this possible!”

The petite girl on the other side was shocked.

A kid who just broke through the Vein Opening Realm was actually fighting Henry Gale, who was at the second level, to a standstill.

After a dozen moves—

Ryan Lawson’s control of true energy became even more refined, and his attacks grew fiercer.

“No... this is impossible!”

Henry Gale’s face turned pale as he was beaten back again and again by Ryan Lawson, his tiger’s mouth even splitting open.

“Senior Henry Gale, you can’t hold on!”

The petite girl’s face changed dramatically.

No!

A glint of cunning flashed in her eyes, her expression turning vicious.

The next moment—

She held her breath, tiptoeing quietly toward Ryan Lawson’s back.

At the same time—

The girl drew a dagger from her hand.

Ten meters... five meters... three meters...

Bit by bit, she crept closer.

Finally, she was only a meter or two away from Ryan Lawson.

“Die!”

A cold gleam flashed across the girl’s face as she stabbed the dagger at Ryan Lawson’s back.

At that moment—

Her face was ruthless, a triumphant smile appearing.

“Good! Very good!”

Henry Gale, who was fighting Ryan Lawson, cheered inwardly.

Just as the two of them were feeling pleased and smiling—

With a “slap” sound—

It was as if Ryan Lawson had eyes on his back; he swung his hand backward and slapped the girl across the face.

“Ah! How did you know...”

The petite girl screamed miserably, her rosy face swelling up, several teeth knocked out.

She still failed!