Chapter 206: Chapter 204: Enemies Everywhere

RUMBLE...

A golden chariot, pulled by eight Unihorn Dragon Steeds, came speeding in from the horizon. The magnificent steeds galloped through the air, bathed in a resplendent golden light.

Wreathed in a golden radiance, the opulent carriage slowly descended before the Earth Martial Hall.

"Luo Qing, it seems this prince still arrived a step ahead of you!"

A hearty voice boomed out like thunder, deafening all who heard it.

From within the chariot...

A young man in Golden Armor with a dignified air stepped out. He looked up slightly, his gaze fixed on the eastern Celestial Vault.

A cyan storm tore through the sky toward them.

The cyan storm was incredibly fierce. As it howled past, the grass and trees swayed, some even showing signs of being ripped out by the roots.

Within the storm, a cold and detached young man in Cyan Armor approached, walking on air. A blood-red sword-shaped mark was visible between his eyebrows.

He was like an iceberg, warding off anyone who might approach. His gaze was as cold as a sharp sword. He glanced indifferently at the golden chariot and sneered, "Yuwen Xunyi, if not for the help of that Golden War Chariot, how could you possibly have been faster than me?"

"Hahaha, if you have the ability, then by all means, get a Golden War Chariot and compete with this prince!" Yuwen Xunyi, clad in his Golden Armor, roared with laughter.

"Hmph..."

Luo Qing snorted coldly and said no more.

The Golden War Chariot was a Tier Three Advanced Combat Weapon. Only the president of the Artifact Refiner Guild could forge one.

In the entire Saint Martial Dynasty, there were only three in existence.

Two were in the hands of the Royal Family, and the other belonged to the Saint Child.

Although his Luo Family was one of the Ten Great Aristocratic Families of the Imperial Capital, with deep pockets and vast wealth, he truly couldn’t bear the expense of buying a Golden War Chariot.

A faint smile on his face, Yuwen Xunyi glanced around and frowned. "Where’s Li Yunlong? Why hasn’t he shown up yet? Could it be that he heard this prince’s cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds and now he doesn’t dare to show his face?"

"Yuwen Xunyi, you talk even more nonsense than you did a year ago!"

An indifferent voice came from all directions, like a divine echo reverberating in everyone’s mind with a persistent buzz. Some of the weaker-willed people hastily covered their ears, but even that couldn’t stop the roiling of the blood and qi within them.

In the void above...

A young man in a blood-red battle robe strode through the air, each step covering several thousand meters, his speed like lightning. In an instant, he appeared before the Earth Martial Hall. The moment he arrived, his presence suppressed all the heroes present, like a monarch looking down upon his subjects.

"Li Yunlong, I will defeat you this time for sure!" Yuwen Xunyi snorted, his fighting spirit surging.

"Fine. This master will be waiting."

Li Yunlong gave him an indifferent glance, not taking him seriously in the slightest. His icy gaze then swept over the crowd as he asked flatly, "Who is the one who crippled Lu Jie?"

SWOOSH—

The crowd hastily backed away, and all eyes fell upon Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen rubbed his nose and looked at Li Yunlong, neither servile nor overbearing. "It was me."

"Oh."

Li Yunlong nodded. "I hear you’re quite arrogant, that you don’t even respect my Celestial Alliance. If you run into me later, and you dare to admit defeat and surrender, I will slaughter your entire family. If you know what’s good for you and accept your death obediently, I will only kill you."

Anger flared within Jiang Chen. He snorted and retorted, "Let’s just hope you’re not the one who ends up begging for mercy!"

"Hahaha, interesting, very interesting! Based on that courage alone, if you encounter this master, I will grant you a swift death!"

Li Yunlong sneered, his face a mask of confidence.

He then turned and walked away. From start to finish, he had never once regarded Jiang Chen as a threat.

In his eyes, Jiang Chen was a mere ant that he could crush at will.

"So, you’re Jiang Chen?"

Luo Qing’s gaze also fell upon Jiang Chen. The corner of his mouth lifted into a sinister sneer. "You’re the one who killed my cousin Luo Cheng and crippled Luo Rui, aren’t you? Before I left, Luo Rui even begged me to avenge him. I hope you don’t die too soon. I’m waiting to kill you myself and bring your head back to Luo Rui to use as a chamber pot!"

"What? That cripple Luo Rui can get out of bed and use the toilet by himself now?" Jiang Chen asked with an exaggerated expression.

Luo Qing’s expression darkened.

Jiang Chen had not only destroyed Luo Rui’s Dantian, wiping out his cultivation, but had also completely crippled his arms and legs.

Even with the Luo Family’s financial resources, it was impossible for him to recover.

’This is a blatant provocation!’

"Good. Very good!" Luo Qing spat out the three words through clenched teeth, his venomous gaze filled with chilling killing intent. He enunciated each word, "I hope you can still be laughing after the grand competition!"

"I’ll be laughing all the time!" Jiang Chen said with a grin.

"Hmph. Sharp-tongued."

Luo Qing snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Watching Luo Qing walk away with a grim expression, Yuwen Xunyi burst out laughing. He looked at Jiang Chen and said with a smile, "Junior Brother, what impressive spirit! This prince has long been displeased with that Luo Qing. He walks around all day with a stiff face, as if everyone owes him a few million. Don’t you worry, Little Junior Brother. If Li Yunlong and Luo Qing dare to make a killing move against you later, this prince will definitely step in to ensure your safety!"

"Then many thanks, Senior Brother Xunyi!" Jiang Chen said with a smile, cupping his hands in a fist-and-palm salute.

Although Yuwen Xunyi was a Prince, he was remarkably straightforward. At the very least, his direct personality was not off-putting.

"Junior Brother, perform well. This prince will find you for a drink after the grand competition!" Yuwen Xunyi nodded, then returned to his own faction.

Among the ten great prodigies of the Outer Sect, Li Yunlong, Luo Qing, Qiu Yunbo, Hex Junchen, Sunx Yang, and Zhong Yi were all members of the Celestial Alliance, so they naturally stood together.

Yuwen Xunyi stood alone, while Ruan Lingyun and Lin Feifei stood together.

The three groups formed a tripod, their boundaries clearly drawn.

With the arrival of the ten great prodigies, all the other disciples held their breath, not daring to get on their bad side.

Now that the ten great prodigies had taken their places, the noisy hubbub returned to the Earth Martial Hall.

However, this time, the subject of everyone’s discussion had shifted to Jiang Chen.

"Who is this kid? So arrogant! How did he manage to offend both Li Yunlong and Luo Qing?"

"I remember now... He’s that mysterious expert who killed the Little Sword Saint, Lu Ling, and crippled Lu Jie in the Scripture Pavilion not long ago."

"Holy crap, so it’s him! If he can defeat Lu Jie, then he must have the strength of one of the ten great prodigies. No wonder he’s so arrogant!"

"Arrogant? Heh, he won’t be arrogant for long. Didn’t you see that both Li Yunlong and Luo Qing have a grudge against him? With the strength of those two Senior Brothers, killing him would be as easy as killing a chicken!"

"This just goes to show, you have to keep a low profile! If you’re too conspicuous, you’re just walking a dead-end road!"

Watching everyone pointing and whispering about him, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but rub his nose. ’Damn, why do I get the feeling that I’m surrounded by enemies?’

Lui Yifa gave a wry smile. "Boss, you’re... you’re as good at stirring up trouble as ever!"

Jiang Chen laughed. "Only the mediocre escape envy! Your boss is a genius, so naturally, many people are jealous and want to oppose me!"

"But Boss... Li Yunlong and Luo Qing are top experts, ranked in the top three of the Earth List. Their strength is practically heaven-defying, and they both have records of killing Heavenly Destiny Realm masters. If those two want to move against you, what are you going to do?" Lui Yifa asked worriedly.

Jiang Chen clapped him on the shoulder and smiled. "It’s fine. We’ll deal with them as they come. They want to kill me? We’ll just have to see if they have what it takes!"

A cold light flickered in his eyes, sharp as a Sword Aura, its chill radiating across the nineteen provinces!

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