A World Worth Protecting

fan and Zhao Yameng both had a frosty glint in their eyes.
They were eager to join Wang Baole in the fight.
It was then… Wang Baole held his arms against them and stopped them both.
As he lifted his head, his eyes shone with arrogance.

“There’s no need for you two to join in.
Today, I, Wang Baole, will rely on myself and myself alone to fight this battle.
Foundation Establishment realm… so what? In Wang Baole’s dictionary, there is no such word as fear!

“Diamy!”

Wang Baole shouted suddenly.
As soon as he spoke, the Diamond Ape, which had been playing with its puppet in the distance, raised its head abruptly and let loose a terrifying roar.
It stood and then gave the ground a heavy stomp.
As the earth shuddered, the Diamond Ape’s looming body leaped straight into the air like a small mountain, and with a deafening quake, landed right next to Wang Baole.

Metal armor and pitch black fur, a sturdy towering form and a ferocious expression on its face—the Diamond Ape seemed foeless as it appeared in that instant.
Its hands tightened into fists, and the metal gloves on them drove fear into everyone’s hearts.
It raised its fists and hit its chest, letting loose a series of howls.
It glared at the middle-aged man, who had been approaching but suddenly froze in his steps…

The middle-aged man couldn’t control the quickening of his heartbeat.
His face started turning pale, which made the black spots on his face more striking.
He swallowed, then sneaked a glance at the Diamond Ape.
He dared not continue his approach for a long time.
There was no doubt that he felt a strong sense of danger from the Diamond Ape.
The other’s towering form and full suit of armor made his scalp prickle.

What’s that about relying on yourself… The middle-aged man’s breathing became labored, and he cursed inwardly.
He had yet to meet someone who was more shameless than Wang Baole.

The crowd, upon witnessing the scene, fell silent as well.
They had an odd expression on their faces when they stared at Wang Baole.
Li Xiu was stunned.
Lin Tianhao only smiled wryly.

Zhuo Yifan and Zhao Yameng seemed accustomed to Wang Baole’s unique and bizarre sense of logic.
In fact, they felt, indistinctly, that Wang Baole hadn’t said anything wrong…

As the crowd wrestled with their strange thoughts, Wang Baole took a brazen step forward and then charged towards Zhuo Yixian.

“Zhuo Yixian, are you going to apologize or not!” Wang Baole roared as he approached swiftly.
As the look on Zhuo Yixian’s face transformed, Wang Baole had already arrived before him.
His Foundation Establishment realm-level physical power exploded.
He swung his fist forward!

Terror colored Zhuo Yixian’s face.
He tried to dodge the attack to no avail.
He only saw a blur before his eyes, heard something explode in his head, and felt waves of pain surging through his body.
His body was like a kite with a cut string.
Wang Baole’s punch sent him flying ten yards into the distance.

Fresh blood spilled across the ground, but the fight had not ended, and Wang Baole charged forward again.
He snorted.

“Apologize!”

“Wang Baole, if you have the guts, then go ahead and kill me.
You want me, Zhuo Yixian, to apologize? I’d rather die than be shamed in such a manner!” Zhuo Yixian climbed to his feet and howled at Wang Baole.

He was certain that Wang Baole wouldn’t dare to kill him.
Besides, it was the city lord’s residence.
Lin You wouldn’t sit by and allow such a thing to happen.
He had nothing to fear, and was about to continue his taunting when Wang Baole rushed towards him and, instead of using his fist, swept his leg up and sent a vicious kick towards Zhuo Yixian’s crotch!

Zhuo Yifan’s eyes bulged out at the kick, and a buzz filled his mind.
He could feel his entire body tensing.
His scalp started prickling, numbness quickly taking over.
An indescribable fear and horror possessed him.

Wang Baole’s kick looked extremely vicious, the force it roused terrifying.
The air roared as his leg shot through it.
One could imagine that if the kick landed, organs would be crushed instantly…

Lin You, who had been observing the entire fight, sucked in his breath as well.
He smiled wryly and was about to stop the fight.
Before he could say anything, Zhuo Yixian had fallen back shouting hastily, his face pale like a ghost.

“I was wrong, Yifan, I was wrong… don’t kick me, Wang Baole, stop!”

His apology was so sudden even Wang Baole was taken by surprise.
He was seized by the sudden thought of how utterly useless Zhuo Yixian was.

The crowd looked at one another, speechless.
They understood the terrifying consequences of having one’s crotch crushed.
However, Zhuo Yixian’s fearless and arrogant attitude one moment and his frantic and cowardly surrender the next was too rapid a transformation.
It took all of them by surprise.

As soon as Zhuo Yixian’s words rang out, Lin You’s booming voice, heavy with authority and power, descended upon the entire square!

“That’s enough! What sort of place do you think my Lin Residence is?”