Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 238: Unable to Approach

Chapter 238: Chapter 238: Unable to Approach

"Ho... how is this possible?"

Even the composed Pan Yongyan couldn’t stay calm at this moment as he watched the scene unfold!

Without even lifting a finger, a single sentence had sent all of the Pan Family’s experts retreating—what kind of existence was this?

Finally, after suspecting all along that Yang Tian was an Innate Expert, Zhou Zhe couldn’t help but speak with a shocked expression, "A single word breaking the sound barrier! He... he’s an Innate Martial King! And not just any—he’s at the Peak of Innate Martial King!"

A single word breaking the sound barrier?

When the Pan Family experts, who had been knocked back by Yang Tian’s words, heard Zhou Zhe’s exclamation, they all stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

The so-called "single word breaking the sound barrier" referred to using voice to command inner strength, forcing opponents to fly back—a technique somewhat akin to the legendary Lion’s Roar!

Though it seemed simple, its power was unimaginably fierce!

Whenever such a technique was used, those with weaker cultivation would be instantly blasted away, wounded like the Pan Family experts, unable to approach!

And such a formidable ability could only be performed by someone at the Peak of Martial King!

In other words, standing before them now, this seventeen- or eighteen-year-old youth was not only an Innate Martial King but also a Martial King at its peak?

With this realization, the Pan Family experts who had initially dismissed Yang Tian all drew sharp breaths, abandoning any thoughts of continuing the fight!

After all, while the Pan Family practiced martial arts, none of them had reached the Innate Level!

However, that didn’t mean the Pan Family was afraid of Yang Tian!

Pan Yongyan, after recovering from his shock, darkened his expression and said coldly, "I didn’t expect someone so young to have reached the Peak of Innate Martial King! No wonder you have the audacity to barge into my Pan Family! But if you think your strength alone is enough to challenge us, then you’re gravely mistaken!"

"Oh, really?"

Yang Tian responded coldly, unmoved in the least.

But Zhou Zhe, standing to the side, knew that Pan Yongyan wasn’t bluffing!

The Pan Family, as descendants of military gates, had a foundation that rivaled even the cultivation world. Their martial arts training came from an old cultivation technique left behind by Elder Pan, once a general.

The Pan Family’s greatest leverage was their access to firearms!

In China, ordinary civilians were strictly prohibited from owning firearms. Even underground forces had limited access!

But for a family like the Pan Family, descendants of military gates, it was a different story!

Sure enough, Pan Yongyan’s tone had hardly dropped before squads of uniformed Pan Family disciples strode into the main hall, hands resting on their waists.

Though they hadn’t unholstered their weapons, everyone present knew those were undoubtedly firearms!

As the Pan Family disciples began to assemble, Pan Yongyan sneered once more, saying, "Kid, I’ve heard you’re well-connected: a Su Province juggernaut? A Major General? But none of it means anything to my Pan Family! Besides..."

Here, Pan Yongyan paused briefly, then continued with utmost arrogance, "This isn’t Su Province nor Southern Province—this is Ningzhou! The Pan Family’s Ningzhou is not a place where you can act recklessly!"

"If I chose to, everything you own would vanish in an instant, and you’d lose your life in the process!"

Those words, spoken by Pan Yongyan himself, effectively sentenced Yang Tian to death!

However, Yang Tian simply replied indifferently, "Everything I own vanishing? Sure, there may be people in this world capable of such a feat. But such people would never be in Ningzhou, nor in China, nor even on this planet—and certainly not anyone in the Pan Family! Because the Pan Family doesn’t yet possess the qualifications!"

Following Yang Tian’s resolute statement, the expressions of everyone in the Pan Family instantly shifted!

"Utterly reckless!"

"Does he truly think Peak Innate strength can stand against bullets?"

"Pure ignorance!"

Pan Yongyan simply shook his head disdainfully, saying, "Won’t shed tears until you see the coffin! I’m curious to know—what gives you the nerve to be so arrogant?"

"Binjiang Chen Family? To the Pan Family, they’re nobody!"

"The Su Province big shots? Just a bunch of riffraff!"

"Peak Innate strength? Can it withstand bullets?"

"Or perhaps it’s that East China power player, Old Gu?"

As he mentioned this, Pan Yongyan sneered, glaring directly at Yang Tian.

Ever since his son Pan Lin had provoked Yang Tian, leading to the Iron Blood’s intervention, Pan Yongyan had immediately sent people out to uncover Yang Tian’s background.

Though his informants hadn’t managed to deduce that Yang Tian was an Innate Peak expert, much of his history had been pieced together!

From the information gathered, Pan Yongyan confidently deduced Yang Tian’s greatest leverage had to be Old Gu—the former Iron Blood commander and now a powerful figure in East China!

However, since he’d told his son he could make Yang Tian wish he were dead, it meant Pan Yongyan had already prepared countermeasures against Old Gu.

"Kid, Old Gu may be an esteemed and powerful man, but as I said, this isn’t Su Province nor Southern Province—this is Ningzhou! Here, there are individuals comparable to Old Gu!"

As he spoke, Pan Yongyan stood, offering a respectful bow toward the doorway.

A middle-aged man strode in.

"Mr. Wu!"

The Pan Family experts who saw the man enter immediately stood and showed the same level of respect as Pan Yongyan!

Some younger members of the Pan Family couldn’t contain their curiosity, whispering, "Who is he? Why is the Family Head so respectful?"

"Silence!"

A Pan Family elder standing beside the youth glared at him before explaining, "This Mr. Wu has enough influence in Ningzhou to ignore Old Gu!"

Upon hearing this, the youth exclaimed excitedly, "Then Yang Tian..."

"Dead for sure!"

The Pan Family elder sneered.

Sure enough, Mr. Wu slowly walked forward, briefly glancing at where Pan Long’s blood had pooled, and coldly said, "Such audacity! As a Major General in the military, you dare to commit murder in the Pan Family of military descent. Who gave you such courage?"

Pan Yongyan immediately echoed, "Mr. Wu, please stand up for the Pan Family!"

"Naturally!"

Mr. Wu nodded slightly, then looked at Yang Tian, snorting, "You no longer qualify as a member of the Chinese military. I will report to Chief Wu to revoke your Major General rank!"

Revoke the rank of Major General?

As Pan Yongyan heard those words, a triumphant smirk spread across his face.

This was precisely why he hadn’t ordered his disciples armed with firearms to attack—Yang Tian’s status as a Major General.

Shooting a Major General, however ornamental the position might be, would still spell trouble for the Pan Family, even as military descendants.

But if Yang Tian were stripped of his rank, then any punishment would be entirely at the Pan Family’s discretion!

A mere civilian—killed, simply killed—meant nothing to the Pan Family!

"Boy, with that gone, how do you intend to make a comeback?"

Pan Yongyan sneered at Yang Tian.

Their plan was meticulously layered!

As descendants of military gates, the Pan Family was far from comparable to mere commercial tycoons or Martial Artist families!

In terms of cultivators’ strength, the Pan Family might indeed fall short compared to Martial Artist families.

But having maneuvered through the intricate web of relationships within the military for so long...

The Pan Family had mobilized resources and held contingencies, even against someone initially dismissed as a "shrimp." And their ace card—their biggest play—now stood before them: Mr. Wu!

Years ago, Mr. Wu had saved Master Lu during combat. Their bond was not merely one of superior and subordinate but one forged through life-and-death adversity!

This meant Mr. Wu’s words often carried the weight of Master Lu’s authority!