Chapter 40

Clang!

The man swiftly drew a bright, large saber and placed it on Wang Ting's neck.

"Jiang Chen, these four are mercenaries who came with you. I wonder if you are willing to watch them die because of you."

Li Shanyue looked at Jiang Chen with a cold smile.

"Shameless."

Yan Meng shouted loudly, his voice stern. This matter had nothing to do with the four people from Wang Ting's group. It was too unjust for them to be involved. Yan Meng had once fought alongside them in life and death battles. If he had to watch them die in front of him, it would be a torment for him.

"Haha, Li Shanyue, if you want to kill, just kill. You're overestimating the weight of the four of us. I, Wang Ting, only have a superficial acquaintance with Brother Jiang Chen, no deep friendship. Using us to threaten Brother Jiang Chen is a miscalculation."

Wang Ting laughed heartily. The cold blade had already left a mark on his neck, and blood was flowing, but his expression remained unchanged, showing no fear. This courage alone earned him a thumbs-up from many people around, truly a man of valor.

"Kill me if you want, I won't even frown. I'll be a coward if I do."

"My life was given to me by Brother Jiang Chen. Living a few more days is a bonus."

"Brother Jiang Chen, I, Niu Meng, revealed your name, I'm sorry."

The other three were also full of valor, showing no fear. As mercenaries, each of them was a tough man. Being a mercenary was a one-way street, and they had already prepared for the worst when they embarked on this path. When the day came, they were not afraid.

"Good, since you are so valiant, I will fulfill your wish. Kill them."

Li Shanyue's aura intensified, and he said coldly.

"Stop."

Jiang Chen shouted, taking two steps forward, his face stern. "Li Shanyue, as the head of the Li family and a dominant figure in Chicheng, using such tricks against a young man, you are truly shameless."

"You..."

Li Shanyue's smile froze. Jiang Chen was right. Using such tricks with his status was indeed shameless.

"Brother Jiang Chen, staying in the Yan Yu Tower is safe. There's no need for you to stand up for us four rough men. Your life is much more precious than ours."

Wang Ting said.

"Though I am not very capable, I will not let others take the blame for me. I will not let others bear the consequences of my actions."

Jiang Chen said calmly. He indeed had no deep feelings for the four from Wang Ting's group. They were strangers, and their lives had little to do with him. However, the current situation was different. Their predicament was entirely because of him, so Jiang Chen had to stand up.

"Enough talk, Jiang Chen, come and face your death, and I will let them go."

Li Shanyue shouted coldly.

"Li Shanyue, you have no shame at all. As the head of the Li family, using such means to threaten a young man. More and faster chapters are available at [website]."

Yan Zhanyun walked up to Jiang Chen. Jiang Chen had just saved Yan Chenyu, making him a benefactor of the Yan family. How could he let his benefactor be in danger? Even if it meant sacrificing four mercenaries, he had to ensure Jiang Chen's safety.

"Yes, such means are truly inappropriate, not befitting the head of the Li family."

"Right, with Li Shanyue's status, even if he wants revenge, he shouldn't use such methods. The other party is just a young man."

The crowd began to point and comment, and the voices of criticism grew louder.

The so-called celebrity effect, in Chicheng, Li Shanyue was a celebrity, and every move he made represented the face of the Li family.

Li Shanyue frowned slightly. He had not expected this situation. If he really killed the four from Wang Ting, his reputation in Chicheng would be severely damaged, which would be very detrimental to the Li family's position in the future.

"Head of the Li family, why not let your son challenge Jiang Chen? If your son can kill Jiang Chen, it would also be a form of revenge."

Someone in the crowd suggested.

"Yes, that's a good idea. We can watch the battle between geniuses."

Voices of agreement followed. The audience always enjoyed the spectacle, and everyone wanted to see what Jiang Chen had that not only allowed him to kill Li Changhong but also earned him such high regard from the Yan Yu Tower.

Hearing this, Li Shanyue looked at the young man beside him.

Li Shanyue had three sons, all rare geniuses. His eldest son, Li Changming, and his second son, Li Changhao, had both reached the peak of the Qi Sea realm at a young age. Li Changming was currently in seclusion, trying to break through to the Human Pill realm. His third son, Li Changhong, was killed by Jiang Chen in Tianxiang City. The one beside him was his second son, Li Changhao.

Li Changhao's lips curled up, his face full of arrogance. He took a step forward, pointed at Jiang Chen, and said in a very confident tone, "Jiang Chen, I heard you killed my brother on the life-and-death arena. Today, I will kill you on the same arena to avenge my brother. Do you dare to accept the challenge?"

Li Shanyue also looked at Jiang Chen with a cold smile. He thought this was a good idea. He didn't know what means Jiang Chen used to hide his cultivation, but according to his knowledge, Jiang Chen was only at the ninth stage of the Qi realm when he fought Li Changhong, and now he was at the early stage of the Qi Sea realm. Although his combat power was remarkable, Li Changhao could handle it.

Jiang Chen could kill Murong Zhan, but Murong Zhan couldn't compare to Li Changhao. Although they had the same cultivation, there was no comparison. Li Changhao was a young genius with boundless potential, far surpassing ordinary peers. Moreover, Li Changhao had powerful techniques. Killing a small fry like Jiang Chen would be no problem, and this way, the Li family's face would be saved.

Everyone's eyes were on Jiang Chen, waiting to see if he would accept the challenge.

After hearing Li Changhao's words, Jiang Chen laughed. "Are you sure you want to have a life-and-death duel with me?"

Jiang Chen felt he was kindly reminding Li Changhao. He almost wanted to tell Li Changhao, "Wake up, kid. A life-and-death duel is no joke. Once you're dead, you can't come back to life."

"What? Are you afraid?"

Li Changhao's arrogance was evident, looking at Jiang Chen with a sideways glance.

"Let them go first, and I will accept your challenge."

Jiang Chen said.

"Brother Jiang Chen, you need to think carefully. Li Shanyue has three sons. Li Changhong was just average, but the other two are rare geniuses. This is his second son, Li Changhao, at the peak of the Qi Sea realm."

Yan Zhanyun reminded him.

"Brother Jiang, Li Changhao is very strong. I don't even have the confidence to defeat him. A life-and-death duel with him could be dangerous."

Yan Yang also kindly warned him.

"No problem. So many people are watching. If I don't accept, it would be hard to explain, right?"

Jiang Chen shrugged, looking relaxed. This was a deal sent to him. Li Shanyue must have too many sons and wanted to give him another one.

On the other side, Li Shanyue waved his hand, signaling his men to release the four from Wang Ting's group. Yan Meng quickly walked forward and led them to the Yan family's camp.

Rustle!

The crowd quickly cleared a large area. The arena was a bit far, so they decided to have the life-and-death duel right there.

"Come on, Jiang Chen, let me see what you've got. Today, I will kill you to avenge my brother."

Li Changhao walked to the center of the arena. His yellow robe fluttered without wind, and his face was full of confidence, completely disregarding Jiang Chen. He was not only strong but also had powerful techniques. Today, Jiang Chen would surely die.

"Brother Jiang Chen, be careful."

Yan Zhanyun reminded him.

Jiang Chen nodded and walked to a spot not far from Li Changhao.

Boom!

Li Changhao's aura suddenly intensified, and his yuan force surged. He suddenly threw a punch, the fist glowing with a sharp light, the sharp yuan force cutting through the air with a hissing sound.

The power of the peak Qi Sea realm was evident. This was a probing attack from Li Changhao, and it already showed such power. The title of genius in Chicheng was not given lightly.

Jiang Chen shook his head. Li Changhao was indeed much stronger than Murong Zhan. Unfortunately, he was no longer at the early stage of the Qi Sea realm but at the middle stage. Any Qi Sea realm cultivator was pitifully weak in front of him.

Jiang Chen suddenly extended his palm, a yuan force vortex glowing at the center. He clashed with Li Changhao, using only half his strength. He had already condensed five dragon patterns. If he used full strength, one punch would kill Li Changhao. Jiang Chen didn't want to cause too much shock, so he used half his strength.

Bang!

The fist and palm met, making a sound like metal striking. Li Changhao's yuan force was directly shattered by Jiang Chen's palm. Li Changhao was forced back several steps before he could stabilize himself. He felt his entire arm was numb and uncomfortable.

"Very powerful."

"This Jiang Chen is indeed extraordinary. He forced Li Changhao back with one move."

"He looks like a wealthy young master, but his strength is unpredictable. However, Li Changhao was just probing and hasn't used his battle techniques yet. The outcome is still uncertain."

Everyone was amazed. No one expected Jiang Chen to take the upper hand from the start, forcing Li Changhao back with one palm.

"Good."

Yan Zhanyun shouted in approval.

"Humph! Hao, don't hold back. Kill him quickly."

Li Shanyue's face was dark.

"Good."

Li Changhao shook his arm, the disdain in his eyes gone. He clasped his hands, and with a surge of yuan force, he thrust out a finger.

Bang!

The pale yellow finger rubbed against the air, making a crisp sound. The finger was about ten feet long, crushing everything in its path.

"Brother Jiang, this is the Li family's Yellow Heaven Finger, which Li Changhao has mastered to perfection. Be careful."

Yan Yang reminded him.

Jiang Chen's lips curled up, a cold smile appearing. He had already experienced the Yellow Heaven Finger when fighting Li Changhong in Tianxiang City. Compared to his One Yang Finger, it was no match.

However, the Yellow Heaven Finger, when used by Li Changhao, was much stronger than when used by Li Changhong. But Jiang Chen was not concerned.

Facing the finger, he remained calm. When the Yellow Heaven Finger was about to reach him, he suddenly threw a punch.