Lin Tianxiong's expression shifted drastically at Jiang Chen's chilling words, devoid of any hint of mercy. His heart pounded.
"Brother Li Gan, attack together!" he roared, his voice filled with desperation. Without hesitation, he struck first, his right palm unleashing a powerful force toward Jiang Chen.
Li Gan drew a long blade from his storage ring and slashed at Jiang Chen's head with all his might. Their eyes blazed with determination-they knew this battle was life or death. If they failed to kill Jiang Chen today, the Lin and Li families would be wiped out.
However, just as Li Gan's blade descended, Meng Qingxue's figure flashed into view, positioning herself between them.
With a swift motion, she blocked the strike with her silver sword. The clash of metal echoed sharply. Her eyes were cold, her voice equally so. "Your opponent is me."
"Get out of my way!" Li Gan bellowed, his face twisted with anger. He swung his blade again, sending a sharp wave of energy toward Meng Qingxue.
Meanwhile, Jiang Chen faced Lin Tianxiong calmly. He stood there, unmoved, as Lin Tianxiong charged at him. Just as Lin Tianxiong closed to within three feet, Jiang Chen's fist shot out like lightning.
Boom!
The impact reverberated through the air. Lin Tianxiong's arms trembled from the force, his body staggering backward. The raw power behind Jiang Chen's punch was overwhelming.
The strength of this kid... he's really at the ninth level of the Qi Protection Realm! Lin Tianxiong's face turned pale as he struggled to suppress the trembling in his body.
He had the strength of the eighth level, but the gap between him and Jiang Chen was enormous.
Before he could recover, Jiang Chen pressed the attack. His feet hit the ground, propelling him forward like a comet. His fist radiating a force that seemed to tear through the air, aimed directly at Lin Tianxiong.
There was no time to react.
Lin Tianxiong raised his palms
defensively, but Jiang Chen's punch crashed into him with unstoppable
power.
Boom!
The impact sent Lin Tianxiong flying backward. He smashed through two large trees before crashing to the ground, rolling several meters.
Puff!
He coughed up blood, his vision blurring. Panic set in as he watched Jiang Chen approach again, an unrelenting force of nature.
"Wait... Jiang Chen! Spare me!" Lin
Tianxiong's voice trembled with fear.
"The Lin family is willing to submit! We'll serve the Jiang family in Cangshan City!"
Faced with the specter of death, Lin Tianxiong begged for mercy.
Jiang Chen's eyes were cold, his voice
icy. "Now you beg for mercy? It's too late."
"The Jiang family doesn't need your submission. We don't need traitorous
wolves."
"The moment you attacked me, your fate was sealed."
With those words, Jiang Chen's figure blurred. In an instant, he was upon Lin Tianxiong, his intent clear and merciless.