Jiang Chen's eyes turned icy, an intense chill emanating from his presence. "Kneel before her and apologize. It's your only chance to survive."
Lu Xiao sneered dismissively. "You dare threaten me? I'll show you what happens to those who challenge me in Thunderstone City!"
He waved his hand with a commanding gesture. "kill this brat! I want him kneeling at my feet, begging for mercy!"
"Yes, young leader!"
At Lu Xiao's command, three warriors from the Black Tiger Adventure Group stepped forward, each exuding a fierce aura. Only the black-clothed elder standing beside Lu Xiao remained still, watching coldly.
One of the warriors sneered. "Kid, you'll soon learn the fate of those who defy our young leader!"
Ye Qingshuang's face paled as she sensed the strength radiating from
the attackers. "These warriors...
they're all at the fourth level of the Qi Protection Realm!" She turned to Meng Qingxue with evident concern. "Qingxue, can your friend handle this?"
Meng Qingxue smiled calmly. "Don't worry. There are few below the Foundation Opening Realm who can match him."
Ye Qingshuang's eyes widened in disbelief. "Below Foundation Opening? That means..." She looked back at Jiang Chen, awe and shock evident in her expression. This young man, who appeared to be only fifteen or sixteen, was at least at the pinnacle of the Qi Protection Realm!
Meanwhile, Jiang Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, calm and unmoved as the three warriors closed in.
Just as they entered striking range, Jiang Chen's eyes flashed with a cold light.
"Get out of here!" His voice
thundered echoing through the courtyard, he executed his Azure Dragon Sky-Breaking Fist as he punched out.
The air rippled with the force of his
fist, a shockwave blasting toward the three attackers.
Their bodies trembled violently, eyes widening in terror. Blood oozed from their mouths, noses, and ears as their faces drained of color. They crumpled to the ground, lifeless.
The courtyard fell silent, an oppressive stillness settling over the scene.
Gasps echoed among the members of the Azure Adventure Group. One attack had killed three warriors at the fourth level of the Qi Protection Realm. The sheer power displayed by someone so young was beyond belief.
Lu Xiao's eyes widened in shock. He struggled to process what had just happened. This boy, whom he had dismissed as insignificant, had effortlessly obliterated his men.
Jiang Chen's gaze fixed on Lu Xiao, cold and merciless. "Kneel and apologize. Now."
Lu Xiao's shock turned into a forced, contemptuous smile. "I underestimated you, kid. But don't think defeating a few Qi Protection
warriors makes you invincible." He gestured to the elder beside him. "Old Hong, show him what true despair looks like!"
The black-clothed elder stepped forward, eyes sharp and dangerous, an overwhelming pressure radiating from him.
Jiang Chen's gaze remained steady, a faint, confident smile on his lips. "Let's see if you're as strong as you think."