Chapter 42

Everyone's faces changed, and Li Shanyue let out a cry of surprise. However, Jiang Chen's movements were too fast. Even with his late-stage Dan Realm cultivation, there was no time to block.

*Swish!*

Jiang Chen's finger glowed like a sword, slicing down with force. Li Changhao reacted quickly, turning his body to the side in an instant to avoid being split in two. At the same time, he used the Black Spirit Sword to block.

Unfortunately, he was still too slow.

*Pfft!*

With a sound, Jiang Chen's finger sliced at his wrist. Li Changhao's primordial energy resistance was useless, and the Black Spirit Sword was a step too late. His wrist was neatly severed by Jiang Chen, and his hand, along with the Black Spirit Sword, fell to the ground. Blood spurted out from his severed wrist like a fountain, reaching a distance of about ten feet.

*Ah...*

The intense pain from his severed wrist made Li Changhao let out a piercing scream. But Jiang Chen paid no heed and slapped him directly.

*Slap!*

A crisp slap, and Li Changhao was slapped to the ground.

*Slap!*

Jiang Chen lifted his foot and stomped on Li Changhao's face, grinding his foot back and forth. No matter how Li Changhao wriggled, he couldn't escape, only able to emit muffled screams.

Silence, the scene suddenly became quiet. Who would have thought this would be the outcome? Who would have thought that even with Li Changhao using a low-grade battle weapon, he would still be instantly defeated by Jiang Chen?

Everyone was immersed in Jiang Chen's previous actions. So many eyes, yet no one could figure out how Jiang Chen had dodged Li Changhao's unavoidable sword strike.

"Let my son go."

Li Shanyue finally reacted, roaring at Jiang Chen. If it weren't for his son being under the other's foot, his life in danger, he would have already rushed forward to tear Jiang Chen apart.

The Li family members were all furious. They never expected Jiang Chen to be so formidable, even Li Changhao, with his peak Qi Sea Realm cultivation and a low-grade battle weapon, was no match for him. This was terrifying.

"Let him go? Are you joking? Don't forget, this is a life-or-death battle."

Jiang Chen sneered at the furious Li Shanyue, his foot continuously slapping Li Changhao's face.

"Little brat, if you dare to touch my son again, I will tear you to pieces."

Li Shanyue was on the verge of rage, the scar on his face twitching, looking quite terrifying. He had already lost one son, and if he lost another, he would go mad. More importantly, if Li Changhao were killed in front of him, it would be a slap in the face.

"Li Shanyue is angry, but it was agreed that Li Changhao and Jiang Chen would engage in a life-or-death battle."

"I bet Jiang Chen won't dare to kill Li Changhao. No one dares to kill his son in front of Li Shanyue."

"It's hard to say. I think Jiang Chen is a ruthless person. He might really do it. Besides, their relationship is already irreconcilable. Even if he doesn't kill Li Changhao, Li Shanyue won't let him off."

...

The crowd whispered, and everyone looked at Jiang Chen differently. This battle today would make the previously unknown young man famous throughout Chicheng.

The Yan family members remained silent. Their job was to support and protect Jiang Chen. Moreover, their interactions over the past two days had made them realize that Jiang Chen was a very decisive person. Whether to kill Li Changhao or not was not something they could influence, and even Li Shanyue's threats were ineffective.

Indeed, when had the First Sage of the World ever been threatened? Li Shanyue's threats were meaningless to Jiang Chen, like a fart.

Jiang Chen paid no attention to the enraged Li Shanyue. He increased the force on his foot, and Li Changhao's head made a *crack* sound, indicating dislocated bones. Blood flowed from his seven orifices, and his screams became even more chilling.

"Damn it, Jiang Chen, I will skin you alive."

Li Shanyue was like a raging lion, furious but not daring to move forward. He feared that once he acted, Jiang Chen would instantly kill Li Changhao.

"Skin me alive? Why don't I skin him first?"

Jiang Chen's foot trembled, and the Black Spirit Sword on the ground was kicked up. Jiang Chen easily caught it.

"Nice sword, I'll take it as a trophy. As for Li Changhao, a life-or-death battle must have a conclusion."

Jiang Chen said indifferently, the tip of the Black Spirit Sword resting on Li Changhao's neck.

Feeling the cold blade, Li Changhao shuddered. At that moment, he felt the threat of death.

"No, no, don't kill me."

Li Changhao pleaded in a muffled voice. He didn't want to die. He was the second son of the Li family, a rare genius in Chicheng, with a bright future. How could he die?

"Jiang Chen, you dare?"

Li Shanyue's nose was almost spewing flames.

The onlookers held their breath, guessing whether Jiang Chen would dare to kill Li Changhao.

"Li Shanyue, I heard you have three sons. I'll kill two of them first."

Jiang Chen's face was calm, but his actions were merciless. The Black Spirit Sword pierced Li Changhao's neck, and blood stained the ground. After a few struggles, Li Changhao was completely still.

At that moment, the scene fell silent again. Li Shanyue stared wide-eyed at the scene, momentarily stunned.

"Heaven, he really killed Li Changhao."

"Ruthless, absolutely ruthless. He killed without blinking."

"The second son of the Li family was killed in Chicheng, and in front of Li Shanyue. This is unimaginable."

Everyone was shocked. Seeing Jiang Chen with an innocent smile, they all drew a deep breath. This young man was incredibly bold.

"Ah..."

Li Shanyue reacted, letting out a roar to the sky. He was like a mad beast, his late-stage Dan Realm aura spreading like a tidal wave. Under such pressure, everyone felt suffocated. Some people near Li Shanyue were directly knocked to the ground, spitting blood.

Enraged, his own son was killed right in front of him. Anyone would be furious.

"Brother Jiang Chen, step back."

Yan Zhanyun was prepared. When Li Shanyue moved, he rushed forward, blocking in front of Jiang Chen.

"Get out of my way."

Li Shanyue's eyes were bloodshot, and he suddenly struck a palm. Yan Zhanyun's aura surged, and he raised his palm to meet it.

*Bang!*

The air exploded with a violent sound. The two top experts of Chicheng clashed, and the aftereffects heated the surrounding air. The onlookers quickly retreated. A battle between late-stage Dan Realm experts was extremely dangerous, and being caught in the crossfire was not a joke.

Jiang Chen stood calmly, Li Shanyue's overwhelming presence not making him panic. He was as steady as a mountain, seemingly unbothered by any enemy.

"Yan Zhanyun, get out of my way. This little brat killed two of my sons. Today, I will skin him alive."

Li Shanyue's voice was like a bell.

"Hmph! Li Shanyue, do you have any shame left? It was agreed to be a life-or-death battle. Your son died because he wasn't strong enough. A late-stage Dan Realm expert like you attacking a junior, do you have any face?"

Yan Zhanyun coldly snorted. He wouldn't back down. Jiang Chen was the Yan family's benefactor, having saved Yan Chenyu. Even if it cost his life, he would protect Jiang Chen today.

"Yan Zhanyun, will you move? This is between my Li family and him, not your Yan family."

Li Shanyue's fists clenched, making a *crack* sound.

"Jiang Chen's matter is my matter. If you want to fight, I'll be there with you."

Yan Zhanyun's stance was strong, and his late-stage Dan Realm aura was released, clearly determined to protect Jiang Chen.

"Fine, everyone, attack and kill Jiang Chen."

Li Shanyue, overwhelmed with anger, roared at the Li family members and launched a palm attack at Yan Zhanyun.

*Whoosh...*

Just as the Li family members were about to move, five or six late-stage Dan Realm experts from the Yan family quickly blocked in front of Jiang Chen.

"The Yan family will protect Jiang Chen. No one will touch a hair on his head."

Yan Hongtai's aura surged, and more Yan family members came out from the Yan Rain Pavilion. The situation was getting more and more serious.

Six late-stage Dan Realm experts, almost the strongest lineup of the Yan family. The Li family only had a few people, and it seemed they couldn't match the Yan Rain Pavilion.

"What did Jiang Chen do for the Yan family to make all their late-stage Dan Realm experts stand up for him?"

"Could he have cured the Yan family's young lady's illness? Impossible, her illness was incurable, and many masters were helpless."

Everyone was shocked. Initially, they thought the Yan family's protection of Jiang Chen was just symbolic, but they didn't expect it to be so strong.

The Li family members' faces changed instantly, and even Li Shanyue on the other side stopped his actions. The Yan family's attitude towards Jiang Chen was unexpected.

"Yan Zhanyun, are you going to start a war with my Li family?"

Li Shanyue, a renowned figure, had regained his composure.

"If you want to fight, I'll definitely join. However, you don't want Chicheng to fall into chaos, do you?"

Yan Zhanyun was incredibly strong.

"Head of the family, let's call it off today. There will be many more opportunities to kill that boy."

A late-stage Dan Realm expert from the Li family sent a mental message to Li Shanyue. Seeing the Yan family's stance, it seemed impossible to kill Jiang Chen today. Moreover, Li Changhao and Jiang Chen had agreed to a life-or-death battle.

Li Shanyue's eyes, filled with venom, looked at Jiang Chen, who still had a calm smile, and then at Li Changhao lying in a pool of blood. Although he was unwilling, he knew it was impossible to kill Jiang Chen today. This was the entrance of the Yan Rain Pavilion.

"Boy, I will tear you to pieces eventually."

Li Shanyue coldly said and then left with Li Changhao's body and the Li family members.

People sighed. Today's battle resulted in Li Changhao's death and the loss of a low-grade battle weapon. The Li family had truly lost both the bride and the battle.

And the name Jiang Chen would soon be known by everyone in Chicheng.

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