The black-robed elder stepped forward from Lu Xiao's side, each step exuding an increasingly oppressive aura. Within moments, the powerful presence of an eighth-level Qi Protection warrior radiated from him.
"Young man," the black-robed elder said, his voice dripping with
condescension, "to have reached this level at your age is rare. Join the Black Tiger Adventure Group, and I will ensure your life is spared."
Jiang Chen's eyes glinted coldly. "An eighth-level Qi Protection warrior? That gives you the right to speak to me like that?" His tone was scornful. "I killed two like you just yesterday."
The black-robed elder's expression darkened. The arrogance! This boy dismissed him so easily? Could he truly have defeated two warriors of his level?
"Arrogant brat! Let's see how you plan to kill me!" The elder's voice echoed with rage. His aura surged, and with a forceful stomp, the ground beneath him splintered, cracks radiating like spiderwebs.
With a flash, the elder vanished, reappearing behind Jiang Chen almost instantly, his palm infused with dark energy aimed directly at Jiang Chen's back.
The sudden attack caused gasps from Ye Qingshuang and the others.
"Such speed! Such power!" Ye Qingshuang's heart pounded as she watched, unable to contain her worry.
The elder's lips curled into a sneer. "A mere boy dares challenge me! Learn your place!" His palm struck where Jiang Chen stood-
But it passed through thin air.
"What?" The elder's eyes widened in shock. The figure he'd attacked was only an afterimage!
Jiang Chen's voice sounded coldly from behind him. "You think you're fast? That was basic."
The elder spun around, eyes wide.
Jiang Chen stood calmly, his gaze icy
and penetrating.
"How... how can you be so fast?"
Jiang Chen smirked. "You thought a Primary-level Black-grade technique could impress me?" He shook his head. "Let me show you what true speed is."
In that instant, Jiang Chen's aura flared, the power of a ninth-level Qi Protection warrior cascading over the courtyard. His eyes burned with an intimidating light, exuding the presence of an unstoppable force.
The onlookers felt as though a mountain pressed down upon them.
Jiang Chen's figure blurred into a golden flash. "Black-Grade Intermediate Foot Technique: Sky-Meteor Step!"
He shot upward, leaving the black-robed elder stunned and unprepared.