In a perfect world, you start by relying on your own strength.

The villagers of Shicun were all furious and gripped their weapons tightly.

The little one was so angry that he was trembling all over. If Shi Yunfeng hadn't been holding him down, he would have pounced on him long ago.

The smile on Shi Yunfeng's face gradually faded, and his eyes turned cold: "Although my Shi Village is small, it's not a place that just anyone can enter."

Shi Geng, who had been silent all along, slowly raised his eyes.

A flash of golden light appeared in his eyes, and the terrifying aura that had been suppressed for so long finally began to leak out bit by bit.

Divine power roared within his body.

The killing intent of the Yundao Fist quietly gathered.

Just as the atmosphere was tense and about to erupt, a clear, childlike voice, tinged with a hint of reluctance, descended from the sky.

In the sky, a huge snow feather, five or six meters long, slowly drifted down. It was pure white, shimmering with light, and dazzlingly holy.

"Grandpa, they are so pitiful, please help them."

Standing on the snow feather was an old man with white hair and beard, with two spirited young men beside him, and two beautiful young girls who were like mountain fairies. Their eyes were bright and sparkling, and the soft words of advice just now came from their mouths.

Everyone instinctively looked up. The old man coughed twice, his gaze falling on the people of Stone Village, and he adopted a kind and persuasive manner: "Ahem, everyone, how about we come in and sit down? Don't worry, with us here, these little fellows won't dare to cause trouble."

He was a member of the Cloud Heaven Palace, so he naturally knew how domineering and ruthless these powerful clan scions were. If Stone Village dared to resist again, today would surely be a river of blood, and the entire village would be razed to the ground.

not to mention……

That's the precious bone of a Suanni (a mythical lion-like creature), and it might even be engraved with the most powerful techniques of an ancient species.

Not to mention these outsiders who were eyeing him covetously, even the old man of Yuntian Palace felt a stirring in his heart.

However, he still wanted to maintain some dignity and couldn't bring himself to rob a group of villagers, so he wanted to go into the village first to find out what was going on before taking a look.

Shi Yunfeng's face darkened, and he stood blocking the village entrance, refusing to budge an inch. His voice was cold and hard: "No need! Shi Village is simple and cannot afford to entertain such distinguished guests."

"Um?"

The old man from Yuntian Palace raised an eyebrow, his amiable expression fading slightly, and shook his head helplessly: "Never mind, never mind."

The youth riding on the dragon's back sneered, his imposing aura spreading out: "Old man, don't push your luck! The seniors of Yuntian Palace are giving you face, and you still dare to make excuses?"

The young boy in brocade robes was even more arrogant:

"Get out of my way! Or we'll raze this wretched village to the ground!"

"Not bad, a mere, desolate little village dares to block our way? Get out of our way at once!"

The group of young prodigies in brocade robes immediately shouted in unison, their arrogance and haughtiness making it seem as if the people of Stone Village blocking their way were committing a heinous crime.

Meanwhile, their elders stood by and watched coldly, saying nothing, allowing their own faction's genius to run rampant. This was clearly tacit approval and indulgence.

The villagers of Shicun were trembling with anger, and the little boy glared at the group of arrogant teenagers, his little fists clenched tightly.

Shi Geng, who had been standing quietly to the side, finally stepped forward slowly.

He didn't roar or explode; his eyes just gradually grew colder.

The next moment, he looked up at the group of clamoring young prodigies, his tone calm but carrying a strong sense of domineering: "If you want to make a scene, go back to your families and do it."

"Dare to utter another insolent word at the entrance of Shicun..."

"I don't mind, I'll discipline them properly on behalf of your elders."

Upon hearing this, the group of prodigies were first taken aback, then burst into ear-piercing laughter.

"Haha—he said he'd discipline us on behalf of our elders?"

"A little brat from some backwater village dares to spout such nonsense!"

"I think he's tired of living!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a genius from the Thunder Clan made his move, unleashing a sharp beam of light from a magical technique aimed directly at Shi Geng's face, moving with lightning speed.

In his view, a casual strike would be enough to suppress this arrogant brat.

Shi Geng merely tilted his head slightly, casually raised one hand, and didn't even lift his eyelids.

“Pah!”

A sharp, piercing sound exploded out.

That incomparably sharp and powerful magical light was crushed by him with a single hand, as easily as crushing a fragile leaf.

Immediately afterward, Shi Geng took a step and his figure disappeared from the spot in an instant.

Only a faint afterimage remained on the entire stage.

"What?!"

The old man from Yuntian Palace suddenly narrowed his eyes and stood up abruptly.

The middle-aged man on the dragon's back changed his expression drastically, and the hairs on his body stood on end.

A series of piercing screams and muffled thuds exploded in the air.

The young prodigies who had been shouting the loudest moments before were sent flying like scarecrows, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting blood, and unable to get up again.

In the blink of an eye.

The group of geniuses from powerful clans, who had just been so arrogant, were all brought down.

Which of these prodigies didn't come from a distinguished family?

Luofu Great Swamp, Zijin Family, Golden Wolf Tribe, Thunder Clan... are all renowned powerful forces within and outside the Great Wilderness. Each of them has been immersed in precious blood and cultivated precious techniques since childhood, and are regarded as the future prodigies of heaven.

But now, in front of this child who looks to be only about four years old, they are as fragile as paper, utterly vulnerable.

With a casual lift, the precious technique shattered.

With a casual step, the proud and arrogant fly freely.

These are hardly ordinary children from a remote village.

This is clearly a small, ferocious beast that has emerged from the ancient past!

In an instant, the expressions of the powerful figures from all the major forces changed drastically, and their hearts were filled with shock and disbelief.

"Who else wants to come into the village?"

Shi Geng stood there, his figure still young, yet he resembled an ancient divine mountain standing at the entrance of the village.

The voice wasn't loud, but it carried an overwhelming sense of power, each word striking a chord in everyone's heart.

The entire room fell silent.

The geniuses from the powerful clans such as Luofu Marsh, Zijin Family, Golden Wolf Tribe, and Lei Clan, who were just moments before so arrogant, were now all silent and trembling, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Those prodigies who had been beaten down lay on the ground, groaning in pain, their eyes filled with deep fear as they looked at Shi Geng.

The child in front of me, who looks to be only about four years old, is truly terrifying.

They didn't even see how he made his move; they only felt a terrifying force crash down on them, their bones shattering as if they were about to fall apart.

His previous pride, arrogance, and overbearing attitude have now been completely crushed.

What Luo Fu Great Swamp Prodigy, what Purple Gold Family Heir, what Golden Wolf Tribe and Thunder Clan Genius...

They couldn't even withstand a single move from this child.

"I never imagined that such a peerless genius like you would be hidden in this desolate little village!"

The elder from Yuntian Palace was the first to react, instantly changing his expression to one of eagerness, completely abandoning his previous indifference, and immediately extending an olive branch.

"Little fellow, what's your name? Have you ever considered joining my Cloud Heaven Palace? We have all sorts of precious techniques, rare bones, and abundant resources. Staying in this remote, impoverished place will only bury your talent!"

As soon as he spoke, the powerful figures from other factions cursed him inwardly as an old fox, but their actions were swift as they rushed to win him over.

"My Zijin family is willing to offer a rare, ancient relic bone!"

"My Luofu Great Swamp can directly bestow upon you the status of a direct descendant!"

"My Golden Wolf tribe can teach you the most powerful secret technique!"

The group of people who had just allowed a bunch of geniuses to come and rob them, and who had clamored to raze Stone Village to the ground, now all put on fawning and eager faces, desperately trying to curry favor.

You must know, this is a peerless prodigy who could overwhelm all the geniuses at the age of four!

With such terrifying talent, he will surely grow into a powerful figure in the future with just a little nurturing!

For a moment, the gazes of all the powerful figures toward Shi Geng were so intense they seemed to burn.

The old man from Yuntian Palace had a burning gaze, and his tone became increasingly earnest: "Young man, as long as you nod, I will immediately accept you as my personal disciple, and you can use all the resources of Yuntian Palace!"

People from the Zijin family, Luofu Great Swamp, and Lei clan followed suit, vying to make promises, causing a chaotic scene.

Shi Geng simply looked at them quietly, his face unmoved, and slowly said, "I'm sorry, I have absolutely no interest in your sects or families."