“My father’s qigong cultivation is far beyond mine.”

James Walker, the moment he was enveloped by the qigong light screen, immediately sensed the unfathomable depth of his father’s qigong cultivation. Truly worthy of being a stage eight “Qi Transformation” expert.

Although he was now cultivating the “Divine Elephant Suppresses Prison Strength” and had broken through to the fifth stage, “Qi Burst,” compared to the eighth stage “Qi Transformation,” it was still like heaven and earth apart.

The qigong realm is divided into nine stages, each with a world of difference. Especially after the fifth stage, every advancement increases one’s combat power tenfold over the previous.

“However, as long as I refine the thunder giant elephant within my body, I probably won’t be much weaker than my father. By then, I’ll be able to stand on my own, revitalize the family, and sweep away the misfortune I brought.”

He restrained his aura and stood beside his father.

Even though he was under his father’s protection, he could still feel countless scornful, hateful, and even contemptuous gazes in the entire council hall, all fixed on him.

Almost all the heads of the various family branches had arrived.

Branches from places like Chaolu City, Baishi City… The original birthplace of the The Walker Family was in Yandu City hundreds of years ago. Later, they branched out and spread to various cities to operate, in case of accidents that could wipe them out in one blow.

Over time, the The Walker Family grew larger and larger, but the center remained in Yandu City. The The Walker Family of Yandu City was the main family, with the authority to assign personnel at will to the The Walker Family branches in other cities, holding the power of appointment and removal. At the same time, every year, each branch of the The Walker Family in the various cities had to pay thirty percent of their profits as tribute to the main family. This was the right of the family head.

The family head was like the emperor, and the branches were like feudal lords.

Of course, above the family head, there was an elder council, made up of some of the family’s old antiques. However, these old antiques were wholeheartedly focused on cultivation, living in seclusion elsewhere, and only voiced their opinions during major family decisions. Generally, they left the power to the family head.

Each branch sought the support of the elder council, hoping to seize the position of family head.

This time, after James Walker caused a huge disaster that would bring serious losses to the family, all the branches saw hope and immediately gathered. Some had already petitioned the elder council to remove David Walker from the position of family head and take the position for themselves.

After being deceived, James Walker’s mind had matured, and he was now fully aware of this.

Once his family lost power, everyone would kick them while they were down. Who knew what miserable fate awaited them?

“Ha ha, David Walker, even now you’re still protecting this little beast?” Seeing David Walker use qigong to shield James Walker, John Walker, dressed in a gold-embroidered cloak, leather boots, and sitting imposingly on his chair, spoke out. You could see layers of ice crystals flickering in the air around him.

A chill filled the entire hall.

Those with weaker constitutions were shivering from the cold. Some of the young talents’ faces changed, and they quickly circulated their own unique qigong to resist the chill.

While using their energy to ward off the cold, these young talents were also very excited, because they knew the show was about to begin. The head of Baishi City, John Walker, was starting to challenge the family head, David Walker.

The best excuse was James Walker, this unfilial son.

“If my son is a little beast, then I must be an old beast?” David Walker said calmly. “John Walker, are you making insinuations?”

“Hmph!” John Walker snorted coldly and stood up, the chill around him growing even stronger. “This time, our The Walker Family is facing massive compensation and heavy losses, all caused by your son. Such a crime, even a thousand cuts wouldn’t be enough to atone for his sins. Today, in front of everyone, there must be an explanation. David Walker, you failed to teach your son and are also responsible. You must petition the elders to resign as family head, and we will re-elect a new one.”

“Oh? Re-elect the family head? So that’s your plan.” David Walker remained motionless, like a rock. “If I’m not the family head, who will be? You, John Walker? Are you up to the responsibility?”

“David Walker!” Suddenly, John Walker erupted. With a sweep of his arms, all the chill condensed into an ice crystal spear, covered in patterns. With a single swing, it carried the momentum of freezing a thousand miles. The originally hot summer seemed to turn into the depths of winter.

Whoosh!

The ice crystal spear left his palm, spinning rapidly, tearing through the air as it was hurled at David Walker.

David Walker’s eyes narrowed sharply. With a big hand, he grabbed at the air, and instantly a surge of scorching hot energy appeared before him. The ice crystal spear plunged into the blazing current and began to melt, meeting tremendous resistance.

“True Flame Wave.” David Walker looked nonchalantly at the frozen ice crystal spear and uttered three words. The searing current, hot enough to melt gold and iron, instantly evaporated the ice crystal spear on the spot!

Crack! Under the influence of their energies, several stone slabs beneath John Walker’s feet shattered.

These were two stage eight qigong experts clashing.

But with just one exchange, the outcome was clear: David Walker was superior, while John Walker was not yet at that level.