“I wonder if Patriarch Kou is willing to share more?” Shang Xia asked. 

Hearing his question, Shang Lubing was about to erupt with anger as his expression sank. His tone turned frosty and he growled, “Brat, are you deaf? Didn’t you hear what I said? Do you really think that I won’t dare to do anything to you because you’re Shang Bo’s grandson?” 

One couldn’t forget that Shang Lubing was in charge of the Contribution Division in the Tongyou Institution. He had the authority to punish and reward the disciples of the institution as he saw fit.

Another terrifying wave of pressure came crashing down on Shang Xia. Even though it wasn’t comparable to what Kou Chongxue used when he broke through earlier, it was more than enough to force a Martial Intent Realm cultivator into the ground.

However, he clearly underestimated Shang Xia. Shang Xia remained standing despite the frightening amount of power pressing down on him, and the ground beneath his feet was starting to sink. His veins were clearly visible as they bulged out from his forehead, and it was clear that he was...