Chapter 7609
It's you, that's right.
All anyone knew was that the mysterious man was ruthless and showed no mercy; wherever he went, nothing was spared, and rivers of blood flowed.
After today, the martial arts world of the Central Region will surely usher in a huge upheaval and an unprecedented transformation.
Those power structures that had been maintained for many years, those deeply rooted chains of interest, were completely shattered and vanished by that mysterious man.
Meanwhile, another bombshell announcement from the Central Region spread like wildfire throughout the martial arts world of the Dragon Kingdom…
Last night, a strange phenomenon occurred at Wanhua Mountain, with the sky filled with rosy clouds, indicating the appearance of a treasure from beyond the realm. Powerful figures from all walks of life fought fiercely to seize it.
Ultimately, this extraordinary treasure from beyond the realm, capable of igniting conflict in the martial arts world, fell into the hands of the legendary master... Black Dragon Taoist!
In an instant, the entire martial arts world of the Dragon Kingdom was shaken, and countless powerful figures were excited.
Everyone knows that the powerful figure who once dominated the martial arts world of the Dragon Kingdom and swept across all directions, and then disappeared for many years, has finally returned to the martial arts world!
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At 2 PM, at the provincial capital airport in the western region.
Xiao Chen, dressed casually and with a calm expression, followed Qin Xianglan out of the airport terminal without stopping and headed straight for the parking lot, intending to go to his villa.
His phone kept ringing throughout the journey, mostly from Yun Yuyan and Zhou Keying...
After all, the bloody tragedy in the central region had already been reported by the media. Although the media did not know the truth, they only reported that it was the work of a serial killer, with cruel and extremely dangerous methods, causing widespread panic.
But the two women still sensed something was wrong and, worried about Xiao Chen's safety, called him again and again, urging him to go back quickly.
During this time, Zhuang Yuan also made a phone call. His purpose was very direct, without any unnecessary pleasantries. He just wanted to confirm whether the tragedies in the central region were related to Xiao Chen.
Upon hearing Xiao Chen's calm admission, Zhuang Yuan showed no concern whatsoever. Instead, he breathed a sigh of relief, his tone even carrying a hint of reassurance: "It's you, that's for sure."
He knew very well that if another monster-level powerhouse like Xiao Chen emerged in the central region, and also someone with wicked intentions, then the Martial Arts Army would have to deal with an even bigger problem...
These top-tier experts are incredibly powerful and act recklessly; if they were to cause trouble, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Zhuang Yuan understood Xiao Chen. Although he was powerful and ruthless, and seemed dangerous, he was not the kind of person who was utterly wicked and indiscriminately killed innocent people.
On the contrary, looking at the entire martial arts world of the Dragon Kingdom, Xiao Chen can be considered a person who values loyalty and righteousness and clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment. As long as you don't provoke him, he will never easily hurt anyone.
On the other end of the phone, Zhuang Yuan's voice was steady and powerful, clearly reaching Xiao Chen's ears:
"Xiao Chen, you don't need to worry about the Central Region. The Martial Arts Army will step in to help suppress it, prevent the media from reporting things recklessly, and prevent those remaining forces from taking the opportunity to cause trouble, saving you any worries."
After a pause, Zhuang Yuan's tone became even more cheerful, and he delivered some good news that surprised Xiao Chen:
"There's something else I need to tell you. Something's happened at the New Martial Arts Association. Someone inside has secretly stolen some core, important documents."
Right now, the entire New Martial Arts Association is focused on recovering the documents and investigating the mole within, so they have no time to deal with you. You don't need to worry about their harassment in the short term.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen's lips curled into a faint smile, and he thought to himself, "Perfect... This news is like a godsend, exactly what I wanted."
What he needs most right now is a period of time undisturbed by anyone to consolidate his realm and improve his strength, and these ten days of peace are exactly what he urgently needs.
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Chen quickened his pace and soon returned to his villa.
He was slightly taken aback by what he saw as soon as he pushed open the door...
In the open space of the living room, Yun Yuyan and Zhou Keying were meditating with their eyes closed, surrounded by a faint spiritual aura. They were focused on practicing the cultivation technique he had taught them.
What surprised him even more was that in just over a day, the two women's auras had become much stronger than before, clearly indicating that they had made great progress and their cultivation speed far exceeded his expectations.
Just then, Zhou Keying opened her eyes first, sensed Xiao Chen's presence, and a hint of joy flashed in her eyes. She let out a long sigh of relief.
She stood up, dusted herself off, and said with a mixture of excitement and seriousness:
"You're finally back! If you hadn't come back, Yu Yan and I might have really given up and gone to the Central Region to find you ourselves!"
"Oh, right, look! I feel incredibly light right now. I just tried jumping, and I jumped two meters high! That's unbelievable!"
As she spoke, she couldn't help but give a light jump, her movements light and agile, indeed much more so than before.
Then, with a face full of curiosity, she asked again:
"And the mental cultivation method you passed on to us, I always feel that it is completely different from the ordinary techniques in the martial arts world. In the end, will we be able to fly like those legendary masters?"
Seeing her excited expression, Xiao Chen smiled slightly and, with a gentle yet patient tone, explained in a simple and clear manner the core difference between cultivators and ordinary martial artists...
Ordinary martial artists cultivate their physical body and internal energy, while the techniques he teaches cultivate spiritual energy and the soul. The two realms are worlds apart. Once you reach a high level, flying through the air is just a matter of course.
Zhou Keying only half understood what she was hearing, her eyes filled with confusion, but she didn't ask any more questions.
For her, these profound principles were of no importance. The reason she cultivated so diligently was never to pursue the realm of flying over rooftops and soaring through the air.
As long as I can improve my strength, protect myself, and not hold Xiao Chen back, that's enough.
The reason she has been working so hard to cultivate lately is because she has witnessed the cruelty of the martial arts world firsthand. She doesn't want to become a burden to Xiao Chen at a crucial moment, and she doesn't want him to be distracted by protecting her.
After a while, Yun Yuyan slowly awoke from her cultivation. Unlike Zhou Keying, she didn't jump for joy. Instead, she calmly walked up to Xiao Chen, a hint of worry in her eyes, and went straight to the point, asking:
"What's the situation in the central region? Are you involved in the serial murders reported by the media?"
Seeing the worry in the two women's eyes, Xiao Chen felt a warmth in his heart. To reassure them, he didn't tell the truth, but simply made up an excuse and said casually:
"It's nothing serious. We just ran into a few petty bastards. It's been resolved. The media reports are all exaggerating. Don't worry about it."
Although Yun Yuyan and Zhou Keying had doubts and a hint of disbelief flashed in their eyes, they did not expose them.
They were both intelligent and insightful women. Xiao Chen had his reasons for not wanting to talk about it; some things were best kept to himself. Not asking or disturbing him was the best support he could receive. (End of Chapter)