Everyone was almost stunned at this moment. No one could have imagined that someone whose martial arts had clearly been crippled, whose qi sea and dantian had been destroyed, could be so powerful.

Chapter 0008: Displaying Great Power

　　"Qier! Your martial arts haven't been crippled?"

　　David Walker's face finally regained a bit of color, his eyes filled with joy. He too had never expected that, when they were on the verge of despair, things would take such a dramatic turn.

　　"Father, my qi sea was indeed destroyed, but because I was struck by lightning that day, my body underwent a transformation instead. My qi sea and meridians were all repaired, and my body has been strengthened. My qi cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching the fifth level of Violent Qi."

　　James Walker said respectfully. Now that both his eldest and second brothers were seriously injured and poisoned by shadow poison, he couldn't worry about anything else. Fortunately, the punch he just threw did not use the true "Divine Elephant Suppresses Prison Force," which is the Yang family's martial arts technique, and since it was used within the family, it wouldn't spread outside.

　　If he had used the "Divine Elephant Suppresses Prison Force" just now, Matthew Walker would have been smashed to pieces with a single punch.

　　"Qier, Matthew Walker's cultivation reached the Violent Qi realm long ago. You just entered it, yet you could easily defeat him. Your strength is far from as simple as you say." David Walker said with a gratified smile.

　　"Yes, because of the tempering by lightning, my punching power has greatly increased, far surpassing ordinary fifth-level Violent Qi experts." James Walker knew that at this moment, he had to give his father the greatest support, even if it meant exposing his own strength: "Even against a sixth-level Weapon Qi expert, I could hold my own."

　　"Hahaha... Heaven has not forsaken the line of David Walker." Hearing this, David Walker laughed heartily, feeling extremely pleased. "I will find a way to remove the shadow poison from your eldest and second brothers."

　　"What a little beast!" While checking his son's body, John Walker suddenly looked up, staring fiercely at James Walker. "You're also a member of the Yang family, yet you would strike so viciously against your own kin."

　　James Walker clapped his hands. "Everyone saw it—he attacked me first. If his skills are lacking, he can't blame others. Just now, you all said to let him teach me a lesson, but I ended up teaching him instead. He brought shame upon himself. What? John Walker? Are you going to stand up for your son?"

　　"You!"

　　John Walker was furious, but given his status, it was indeed inappropriate to attack James Walker. Moreover, David Walker was watching him like a tiger eyeing its prey. The family head had just demonstrated the skill of "Human Form True Qi," which was already close to the Qi Sect level, making John Walker deeply wary.

　　"Boy, John Walker is your elder. Is this how you speak to your elders? You injured your cousin, and you still think you're in the right?" Suddenly, another elder stood up.

　　Among those present, there were more than thirty of James Walker's uncles. John Walker, Charles Walker, and Thomas Walker were the three with the highest cultivation, having reached the eighth level of qi cultivation.

　　The rest were at the sixth or seventh level, and some were even at the fifth. But even so, they were considered strong. On the prosperous continent, anyone with fifth-level qi cultivation was considered a strong practitioner, able to fight a hundred men alone.

　　The Yang family had a rule: those above the fifth level could go out to develop their own businesses and establish their own families.

　　The elder criticizing James Walker was named Stephen Walker, with sixth-level qi cultivation. Within the family, he was a top expert, able to condense qi into weapons and handle things independently. He managed the Yang family's business in the eastern "Red Leaf City."

　　"So what? This was a fair fight. Am I supposed to hold back? Besides, anyone who wants to take my father's position as family head—I won't show them any mercy. Uncle Stephen Walker, don't you agree? Now that you've stood up, are you thinking of fighting me? Very well, I welcome a spar with Uncle Stephen Walker. I hope you can give me some pointers."

　　James Walker spoke lightly, neither cold nor warm, making Stephen Walker's face turn green, then red with anger.

　　"You!" Stephen Walker moved to the center of the council hall. "Fine, I'll teach this disrespectful brat a lesson."

　　"Go ahead." James Walker stood up straight, actually ready to fight Stephen Walker.

　　David Walker's eyebrows twitched. He wanted to speak, but held back, choosing instead to watch. He wanted to see what kind of surprise this "unfilial son" could bring him today.

　　"This James Walker actually wants to fight a sixth-level Weapon Qi expert?"

　　"What is he relying on? You know, the gap between a fifth-level and a sixth-level expert is tenfold. Even ten fifth-levels together couldn't defeat a sixth-level expert. Is he seeking death?"

　　"Such a stroke of luck—his martial arts were crippled, yet he was struck by lightning and benefited from the disaster, his qi cultivation advancing greatly. But he's being too arrogant, challenging someone above his level."...

　　Some of the Yang family's experts began discussing again. Several outstanding young talents looked at James Walker with bright eyes, their interest in him suddenly increasing.

　　Among the older generation of the Yang family, David Walker was number one.

　　But among the younger generation, the three brothers of James Walker were only above average. In recent years, several geniuses had emerged from the Yang family branches.

　　"David Walker, your son wants to fight me. What do you say?" Stephen Walker pressed forward, but his eyes were on David Walker.

　　"Let him test your qi cultivation." David Walker replied calmly, clearly giving his consent.