Chapter 7383
Ungrateful
The four judges landed on the platform and, seeing that Duanmu Jue was beyond dead, their eyes widened in fury, their hair stood on end, and their hearts burned with rage!
"Xiao Chen! Do you know what you've done?! You're courting death! The Dragon Group will never forgive you!" The leading elder roared fiercely, his aura surging as he prepared to attack Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen slowly released his grip, and Duanmu Jue's corpse slammed to the ground like a dead dog, its blood staining the pristine white table. He raised his eyes to look at the four referees, his gaze as cold as a knife, and said, word by word:
"The rules of the Life and Death Arena are that life and death are irrelevant. He was less skilled and deserved to die. What wrong have I done?"
The old man was speechless, his face turning a deep purplish-red, but he still forced himself to roar, "While there's no definitive answer to the ring fight, Duanmu Jue is a core member of the Dragon Group, with a special status! You absolutely shouldn't have gone for the kill!"
"Special?" Xiao Chen's lips curled into a cold sneer, his eyes contemptuous as knives. "He's nothing but a parasite that has bred within the Dragon Group, tainted by the forbidden power of the Prison Clan. This kind of trash deserves to die!"
"Arrogant brat! You don't know your place! Take him down!" The leading elder could no longer contain his anger and roared as he charged towards Xiao Chen!
The other three referees also made their move. Four figures, carrying a chilling killing intent, rushed towards Xiao Chen from different directions, clearly intending to outnumber him and kill him on the spot!
However, just as they were about to approach Xiao Chen...
A dark figure flashed in front of Xiao Chen like a ghost, with long hair flowing down his shoulders and a black robe fluttering in the wind. The immense pressure that suddenly erupted from his body was like Mount Tai pressing down on the four of them!
"How dare you! Who dares to take even half a step forward!"
As the chilling shout fell, the four new martial arts referees froze, as if they had crashed into an invisible wall of steel, unable to advance an inch!
The four stared at the old man in black robes with surprise and uncertainty. His ancient black robes were completely out of place in the modern venue, but the chilling pressure emanating from him was terrifying and suffocating.
They naturally recognized him as the person who had come with Xiao Chen. They had initially thought he was just an ordinary friend who had intervened to stop Xiao Chen from being surrounded, but they hadn't expected him to have such a terrifying aura!
The elder leader suppressed his fear and sneered, "Since you are a martial artist, you should know the consequences of offending the New Martial Arts Association! If you know what's good for you, get out of here right now, or don't blame us for killing you too!"
The Old Ancestor of Extreme Yin had an icy expression, his eyes devoid of any warmth, and his words were as firm as iron, resounding with absolute force: "Anyone who comes near will be beheaded."
Just then, Zhuang Yuan and Li Can, along with several Western Martial Arts Army soldiers, also leaped onto the life-or-death arena!
Zhuang Yuan stepped forward, his eyes wide with anger, and shouted sternly, "How dare the New Martial Arts Association! This is a life-or-death arena, where life and death are left to fate. What crime has Mr. Xiao committed? If I report today's events to the central government truthfully, have you considered the consequences?"
The elder in the lead changed his expression slightly, then remembered the secret order from his superiors... If Duanmu Jue was defeated, Xiao Chen must not be allowed to leave the martial arts arena alive; he must be silenced at all costs!
His eyes hardened as he coldly stared at Zhuang Yuan: "Go ahead and report it if you want! But Xiao Chen's killing of Lord Duanmu is an unforgivable crime, and he must be brought to justice today!"
Zhuang Yuan wanted to argue, but Xiao Chen spoke calmly, his tone leaving no room for doubt: "You may all step back."
“Mr. Xiao…” Li Can and Zhuang Yuan were both taken aback, wondering why Xiao Chen wanted them to leave.
"I said, step back." Xiao Chen's voice was colder. "This matter is a personal grudge between me and the New Martial Arts Association. It has nothing to do with the Western Martial Arts Army. There's no need to involve you."
Zhuang Yuan and Li Can exchanged a glance, then bowed and accepted the order, leading their soldiers off the stage. They dared not disobey Xiao Chen's command, and more importantly, they firmly believed that with Xiao Chen's strength, he would never be defeated by these four.
Seeing this, the four new martial arts referees actually thought Xiao Chen was quite "pragmatic," and their faces showed satisfaction. "Since you know you shouldn't involve others, then obediently surrender," an old man said arrogantly, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority.
Xiao Chen ignored them, walked straight to a stone pillar at the edge of the arena, sat down, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, and with a slight flick of his finger, precisely placed a cigarette between his lips. He snapped his fingers, a flame flashed at his fingertip, the cigarette lit, and wisps of smoke rose, making his profile appear even more indifferent.
The four referees frowned instantly... At this critical moment of life and death, this kid still had the mind to smoke?
Is he feigning composure, or is he already filled with fear and can only hide it by smoking?
Just then, Xiao Chen slowly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the four of them, his tone as calm as if he were chatting: "According to you, what should be my punishment for killing Duanmu Jue?"
The elderly man at the head of the group took half a step forward, a ferocious grin spreading across his face: "A life for a life! Of course, it must be a life for a life!"
"Oh."
Xiao Chen responded with a sound of agreement, and then fell silent, continuing to smoke with his head down, as if the conversation had just been a casual question.
After a few breaths, seeing that Xiao Chen remained motionless, the old man said in a deep voice, "Boy, now that you know you're guilty, kneel down and accept your fate! The New Martial Arts Association has a 'Soul-Soothing Powder,' which will lessen your suffering and is considered a lenient gesture!"
Even so, he had already made up his mind... Regardless of whether Xiao Chen cooperated or not, he had to kill him on this life-or-death stage today! The superior's order to kill him was not to be disobeyed!
"Oh."
Xiao Chen's response remained extremely calm, without even lifting an eyelid.
presumptuous!
The four new martial arts tournament referees were completely enraged! This kid was just toying with them!
"What an arrogant fool who doesn't know his place!" the elder leader roared. "Since you refuse to listen to reason and are forced to drink the penalty cup, don't blame us for being ruthless! Today you will be buried on this platform with Duanmu Jue, which will be an explanation to the Dragon Group!"
The next instant, the four of them suddenly sprang up, their true energy surging, and their chilling killing intent surged toward Xiao Chen like a tidal wave!
Almost at the same time they made their move, a blur flashed by, and the Yin Ancestor once again stood in front of Xiao Chen, his black robes fluttering even without wind!
"Get out of my way!" an old man roared, his palm strike as sharp as a knife, tearing through the air, as he slashed fiercely at the Extreme Yin Ancestor!
Xiao Chen, leaning against the stone pillar, suddenly narrowed his eyes and said in a cold voice, "Extreme Yin, leave no one alive."
"Follow the order!"
The Yin Ancestor responded in a deep voice, devoid of any emotion.
Upon hearing this absurd order, the four new martial arts experts were about to scoff when they saw the Extreme Yin Ancestor move, and an ancient longsword appeared in his hand... It was the "Yellow Spring Pass" that Xiao Chen had perfectly repaired!
The blade was dark black, with a faint, eerie luster. Its edge tore through the air, emitting a piercing shriek, and instantly reached the four people!
The expressions on the four people's faces changed drastically at the same time!
That speed! That power!
He was actually a top-tier expert!
Before they could think further, the Extreme Yin Ancestor's blade light had already poured down like a waterfall, leaving countless afterimages, overwhelming the sky and making it impossible to distinguish reality from illusion! (End of Chapter)