Chapter 7386
Touching
The black iron was harder than steel, and ordinary artillery fire could hardly damage it. Yet, at this moment, spiderweb-like cracks appeared under his palm, and fragments fell off in a flurry.
This man is none other than Qin Shanhe, the president who holds the reins of the New Martial Arts Association and strikes fear into the hearts of half of the martial arts world in China!
The top ten strongest individuals on the Dragon Kingdom's Celestial Ranking!
The top ten on the Celestial Ranking are all at the pinnacle of worldly martial arts, with their raw strength nearly equal. Victory or defeat hinges solely on practical experience and the depth of their hidden strengths. Qin Shanhe, among the top ten, is a formidable figure with unfathomable power!
Qin Shanhe's gaze swept over the bowing crowd below like an icy blade. His voice was as deep as cold iron, filled with boundless rage: "Not only was Duanmu Jue defeated and killed, but even the four elders sent by my New Martial Arts Association perished on the life-and-death stage? Ridiculous! That Xiao Chen was just an unknown nobody, he had no such strength!"
A terrifying pressure swept through the entire hall like a tidal wave, leaving it deathly silent; no one dared to breathe.
A subordinate stepped forward with a trembling voice, saying, "Master, it wasn't Xiao Chen who did it personally. No one expected that he would be accompanied by a mysterious expert named 'Extreme Yin'! Judging from the power of his attack, he is at least among the top thirty on the Heavenly Ranking. He is ruthless and vicious, and the four elders didn't even have the power to fight back!"
"Extreme Yin?" Qin Shanhe's pupils suddenly contracted, flashing with a cold light. "When did such a figure emerge in the martial arts world of the Dragon Kingdom? Is there any footage of him?"
The subordinate hurriedly took out a candid photo from his pocket and presented it with both hands.
The photo is blurry, and only a figure in a black robe with long hair covering the face can be seen, making it difficult to discern the true appearance.
Qin Shanhe glanced at the photo, then threw it back onto the table, coldly snorting, "Although the face is concealed, judging from the physique and bone structure, he is definitely not one of the known individuals on the list! Investigate thoroughly immediately! As for Xiao Chen..."
His tone suddenly turned fierce, filled with murderous intent: "Since you dare to kill someone from my New Martial Arts Association, you won't live more than three days! Go, bring him and that extremely yin's head to me! I want to see what kind of madman dares to trample on the dignity of the New Martial Arts Association like this!"
In his view, Xiao Chen's actions were a direct challenge to Qin Shanhe's authority!
If these two fall into his hands, he will make them wish they were dead!
"President, this matter... is somewhat troublesome." Another subordinate looked troubled. "Xiao Chen has the Western Martial Arts Army protecting him, and he has a complete recording of the duel on the deathmatch stage. According to the ironclad rules of the martial arts world, one is responsible for life and death on the deathmatch stage, and no one can pursue the matter afterward... If we force our way in, we may face criticism."
"Criticism?" Qin Shanhe's fists clenched so tightly they cracked, his murderous aura almost solidifying. "What I want are results, not excuses!"
He slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "You are authorized to mobilize all the core experts of the New Martial Arts Association who are stationed outside! Within three days, I want Xiao Chen and that Ji Yin to kneel and die in this hall! Otherwise, once the news gets out, the New Martial Arts Association will lose face, and where will I, Qin Shanhe, put my face?!"
The people below exchanged bitter smiles, knowing that Qin Shanhe had already decided to kill them and there was no room for negotiation. They could only bow and obey: "Your subordinate obeys!"
……
Despite the New Martial Arts Association's best efforts to suppress the news, the turmoil surrounding the battle on the Life and Death Arena still seeped into the ears of the capital's top powers like an undercurrent.
In a quaint courtyard with blue-tiled roofs on the outskirts of Beijing.
A lean, wiry man strode across the courtyard. Before he could knock, a cool, indifferent voice came from inside: "Come in."
The man pushed open the door and entered. He saw a middle-aged man in a brocade robe sitting by the window, drinking tea. It was none other than Li Changcun, the third master of the Li family.
Li Changcun put down his teacup, his gaze sweeping indifferently over the newcomer. His tone was casual: "Another upheaval in the Northwest? What was the outcome of Xiao Chen's life-or-death duel with Duanmu Jue? Duanmu Jue may not be the absolute top, but he still made it into the top 100 of the Celestial Ranking. That kid should..."
The words came to an abrupt halt.
He caught a glimpse of the deep-seated fear and solemnity in his subordinate's eyes, and a sudden unease rose in his heart. The wiry man's Adam's apple bobbed, he took a deep breath, and solemnly said, "Third Master, the results of the life-or-death arena are in... Xiao Chen has won."
"Oh?" Li Changcun raised an eyebrow slightly.
Xiao Chen's killing of Ao Tianchen was within Xiao Chen's expectations, but his defeat of Duanmu Jue was somewhat unexpected.
"He actually won?"
"Not only did they win..." the man said quickly, his voice low and each word sharp as iron, "Xiao Chen killed Duanmu Jue on the death stage!"
"What?!" Li Changcun looked up abruptly, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"Third Master, please allow me to finish my report, the matter is not over yet!" the man continued, "After Duanmu Jue's death, the four elders sent by the New Martial Arts Association... were all Celestial Realm experts stronger than Duanmu Jue, yet they all perished on the Life and Death Arena! This time, not only will the Northwest be in turmoil, but I'm afraid even the capital will be thrown into chaos!"
"boom!"
Li Changcun suddenly stood up, his figure flashing as he instantly grabbed the man's wrist. His eyes flashed with a sharp light, and his tone was urgent: "Is this true? Are you sure you didn't see it wrong?"
The deaths of four core elders of the New Martial Arts Association are no small matter!
Even if Xiao Chen is a genius, how could he possibly achieve such a feat?!
The man nodded emphatically, his tone absolutely certain: "Absolutely true! However, those four elders were not killed by Xiao Chen, but by a mysterious person named 'Extreme Yin.' This person's cultivation is unfathomable. If we were to rank him on the Heavenly Ranking, he would probably be above me, and might even be among the top thirty!"
He paused, a look of absurdity and disbelief on his face: "What's most unbelievable is that Ji Yin's attitude towards Xiao Chen... was as respectful as a servant, and even knelt down to Xiao Chen in public to acknowledge him as a subject!"
Before he finished speaking, Li Changcun's heart was already filled with a raging storm!
For years, his Dao heart, which had been as still as a deep well, was frequently shaken by this young man named Xiao Chen, and each time it was more intense than the last!
A top-30 expert on the Heavenly Ranking is being extremely respectful to a boy from the mountains.
This is absolutely absurd!
But he knew perfectly well that the person before him would never dare to deceive him.
It seems that Xiao Chen harbors far more secrets than he imagined.
Li Changcun released his grip, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Prepare the plane. I'm going to the Western Region in person. I want to see just who this country bumpkin is, daring to kill someone from my Li family and daring to bear the title of War God King!"
The burly man was taken aback and hesitated, "Third Master, are you really going to see him in person? Aren't you afraid the old man will be unhappy?"
A cold glint flashed in Li Changcun's eyes, and he said indifferently, "It was just a whim. If that kid doesn't meet my standards, I can just get rid of him. The old man might not blame me."
……
It was evening.
Xiao Chen slowly opened his eyes, exhaling a breath of turbid air that transformed into a white column of air that condensed and did not dissipate until it slowly dissipated after a moment.
During this cultivation, his divine essence became more refined, and his realm was firmly established at the peak of the third level of the Divine Power Realm, just one step away from the fourth level.
Just then, there was a rapid knocking at the door, and Lin Zhenghao's voice rang out: "Mr. Xiao, someone is looking for you outside." (End of Chapter)