Chapter 24: Showtime!

Chu Yu raised both hands, and at once a ball of gray light gathered in his palms.

Suddenly, a wild gale swirled up beside Ji Yin, forming a pillar of wind that trapped her securely within!

Even though few among those present were awakened, it was clear to all how formidable this move was—such wild winds summoned from thin air! As expected of a spiritual cultivator, to wield such tremendous power alone.

A wave of admiration and envy flickered across the faces of those around.

Chu Yu basked in the sense of being extraordinary, secretly pleased with himself.

Next, even if Ji Yin survived, she would be left crippled!

Elsewhere on the second floor, behind a screen, two figures sat.

The young master held his teacup with elegant composure, savoring his tea unhurriedly.

Wuyan stood by his side, quietly wondering to himself whether the young master would intervene once again to save that so-called good-for-nothing from the Ji family. As far as he knew, no one from the Ji estate would arrive in time today.

Just as Chu Yu reveled in his triumph, he suddenly felt a powerful force as if it were about to suck away his soul energy!

What was happening?! His face changed drastically, and he found himself utterly at a loss. Having just broken through the third tier, he was brimming with confidence in his newfound strength, but with no actual combat experience, he found himself helpless in such a predicament.

“Little demon, can you still hold on?”

“I can!”

Chu Yu’s power continued to pour into the cauldron! At that moment, a white glow burst from Ji Yin’s body.

The wind pillar vanished, and Ji Yin stood before Chu Yu, unscathed.

“This… this… this can’t be!” Chu Yu was dumbfounded, unable to believe what he had just witnessed.

Perhaps others had not noticed anything unusual, but as someone awakened, Chu Yu saw it all clearly!

Wuyan stared in shock at the scene before him.

“Young master, the Ji family’s good-for-nothing has awakened!”

The young master leaned sideways, peering down from the upper floor.

There, amid the crowd, stood that petite figure, brimming with defiance, a wicked, captivating smile on her lips, and star-bright eyes filled with utter contempt for Chu Yu! That bold presence effortlessly drew his gaze.

Chu Yu was a spiritual cultivator, able to harness the forces of nature—a rare prodigy who had broken through the third tier at such a young age, with a brilliant future ahead.

Yet with all that strength, he was powerless before Ji Yin.

Ji Yin watched Chu Yu reel from the blow, her smile growing ever more dazzling!

The stage was now hers.

“I feel as if I’m overflowing with power! What… what is happening to me?” Ji Yin looked at her own trembling hands, her face alight with excitement.

The people nearby: …

Chu Yu’s expression grew ever darker. Ji Yin had awakened! And at this very moment, when he had her trapped and was about to strike her down! How could such a worthless person awaken?

His earlier sense of superiority vanished in an instant.

Suddenly, Ji Yin sprang forward like a young leopard, hurling a punch straight at Chu Yu!

Unprepared for the attack, Chu Yu hastily gathered his soul energy to defend himself, but in the blink of an eye, he felt himself seized again, his soul energy being drawn away by an overwhelming force!

The same sensation as before!

For a moment, his mind went blank, and a tremendous power crashed down from above. He tried to dodge, but failed to escape the blow.

Struck by the force, Chu Yu staggered and crashed to the ground.

Ji Yin advanced, landing a kick that sent Chu Yu flying backward, crashing into several tables before he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Everyone watching was dumbstruck!

What on earth was going on?