Lei Qianjie looked down at Xiao Fa with contempt. "Who do you think you are, daring to challenge me? You have no idea how powerful I am!"
"Is this the true power of the Xuanwu Realm?" Xiao Fa muttered bitterly, despair filling his eyes.
So powerful!
Even though he was only one step away from the Xuanwu Realm, he couldn't withstand even a single blow from a true expert.
"Go and find Xiao Chen. Tell him that I, Lei Qianjie, am already here. Tell him to come and meet his fate," Lei Qianjie said casually, pointing to an elder of the Xiao family. "If he doesn't come, I'll slaughter every last one of you."
"Yes, sir." The elder gritted his teeth, then turned and flew out at full speed.
"Prepare a banquet. I'll be staying here for a while. Once I take Xiao Chen's head, I'll be on my way," Lei Qianjie spoke as if he were discussing something trivial, then strode towards the main hall.
Behind him, the Xiao family members stood silently, their faces dark with suppressed rage. They had no choice but to play host to the man who sought their destruction.
Lei Qianjie had gone too far.
At Lanling Restaurant, Xiao Chen and Meng Ye had returned for another meal. This time, no one dared to provoke them. After ordering, they chatted casually while eating.
Just as they were about to finish, Zhao Qian knocked on the door and entered, his face grave.
"Excuse my intrusion, Young Master Xiao, but I have urgent news," Zhao Qian said solemnly.
"Speak," Xiao Chen responded calmly.
"The Sky Thunder Clan has made their move. Lei Qianjie has stationed himself at your family's residence," Zhao Qian reported in a low voice.
Bang!
A terrifying aura erupted like a whirlwind. Xiao Chen set down his chopsticks, his voice chillingly steady. "Did you say that the Sky Thunder Clan has attacked my family?"
"Yes," Zhao Qian confirmed quickly, sensing the overwhelming killing intent. "However, as far as I know, Lei Qianjie hasn't killed anyone yet. He only seriously injured Master Xiao. But he has declared that he will kill you."
"Very well." Xiao Chen stood up, his expression unreadable.
"Xiao Chen..." Meng Ye called out softly. She could sense the rage simmering beneath his calm facade.
Zhao Qian swallowed nervously and asked, "Young Master Xiao, do you need the Zhao family's assistance in dealing with this?"
"No need. You have your own matters to handle. They've already attacked my home—I can't just sit idly by." His gaze softened momentarily as he turned to Meng Ye. "Enjoy your meal. I'll be back soon."
With that, Xiao Chen vanished into the sky, disappearing in an instant.
At the Xiao family estate, Xiao Chen's voice thundered across Yunhai City.
"Lei Qianjie! Get out here!"
The booming demand shook the entire city.
"How dare you! You're seeking death!" Lei Qianjie roared, his figure appearing in an instant, eyes cold as ice.
"Xiao Chen!"
"It's the Young Master!"
The Xiao family members rushed out, their faces lighting up in relief and admiration.
"He's really here!"
"Xiao Chen, you shouldn't have come. Leave now!" Xiao Fa shouted urgently. He had experienced Lei Qianjie's power firsthand and doubted that Xiao Chen could match him.
"So, you're Xiao Chen? Not bad, you're quick," Lei Qianjie remarked, hands behind his back. A flicker of surprise crossed his face—Xiao Chen had arrived so swiftly.
According to his calculations, the messenger shouldn't have even reached Tianyang Prefecture yet.
How had Xiao Chen gotten the news so fast?
"Ridiculous." Xiao Chen's voice was calm, but his fist moved like lightning.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A misty hue shimmered around his fist, an ethereal beauty that mesmerized those who saw it.
"You're nothing before me!" Lei Qianjie sneered. Still, a trace of unease flickered in his heart.
He quickly reminded himself that he was an invincible Xuanwu Realm expert—there was nothing to fear.
Muffled thunder rumbled within his body as he threw a punch, silver light enveloping his fist.
"Die!" Lei Qianjie bellowed, confident in his overwhelming strength.
Boom!
Thunder cracked as his punch descended, carrying enough force to shatter a mountain.
The Xiao family members paled, fear gripping their hearts. Could the young master withstand such power?
"Run, Xiao Chen! Don't try to resist!" Xiao Fa shouted, his eyes sharp as he instinctively swung his Dragon-slaying Sword toward Lei Qianjie.
But he knew it was futile.
Lei Qianjie was too strong—sacrificing his life wouldn't even leave a scratch on him.
Despair filled Xiao Fa's heart.
"Like an ant!" Lei Qianjie sneered, his voice thundering through the air.
Xiao Chen, however, did not retreat.
Under the stunned gazes of the Xiao family, his punch collided directly with Lei Qianjie's.
Boom!
Lei Qianjie's expression changed drastically, fear flashing in his eyes.
At that moment, he felt an unstoppable force crashing into him like a tidal wave. Even with his Xuanwu Realm body, he couldn't withstand it.
"Impossible! I am a Xuanwu Realm expert!" Lei Qianjie roared in disbelief.
He was at the peak of the Xuanwu Realm's first level—how could he be overpowered by a mere teenager?
"You're only at the first level of the Xuanwu Realm. I've already killed someone at the fourth level. Who do you think you are, daring to attack my father?" Xiao Chen's voice was icy.
Lei Qianjie's face went pale.
"No! Spare me! Please!" he screamed in terror.
With a thud, he dropped to his knees, his entire body trembling uncontrollably.
"Go to hell." Xiao Chen flicked his sleeve dismissively, his voice indifferent.
Lei Qianjie had dared to attack the Xiao family and seriously injure Xiao Fa—there was no forgiveness for such an act.
Boom!
In an instant, Lei Qianjie's body exploded into fragments.
A first-level Xuanwu Realm expert... had been slain in the blink of an eye.