My Ares Son-in-Law

Situ Xiong suddenly stroked his beard and asked, "Since you initiated this life-or-death arena, do you perhaps have a blood feud with that brat?"

Yang Nantian trembled violently, his eyes bloodshot: "This wicked creature killed my Yang family's direct descendant! He wiped out my Yang family line! This is an irreconcilable hatred!"

Lu Fengnan chimed in at the opportune moment: "My son won a spirit pill at the auction the other day. This scoundrel, seeing the wealth, turned on him and committed a heinous act! Such a vicious person is simply a disgrace to the martial arts world!"

"Is this really true?"

A cold glint flashed in Situ Xiong's eyes. Having slain two beings of Celestial Bloodline, this boy was truly lawless!

He solemnly assured him, "With me here tomorrow, I will ensure this brat never returns!"

Yang Nantian clapped his hands three times, and three girls in school uniforms gracefully walked in through the door.

He had long since figured out Situ Xiong's quirks: besides cultivation, he most enjoyed playing with young women.

"These three are students from an arts school. They have always admired Senior Situ's talent and would like to learn some of your unique skills."

Situ Xiong clapped his hands and laughed: "These younger generations are truly eager to learn; I, of course, must offer them proper guidance."

Villas in the ancient city.

Xiao Chen had just hung up the phone with Liu Jianming. The new drug registration was approved in a single day, and even the production license was granted. This efficiency amazed even the well-informed Liu Jianming.

The production line is being set up overnight, and Yun Yuyan has already begun planning the marketing strategy. The product should be available on the market soon.

Just then, her phone beeped with a video call request. On the other end of the screen, Zhou Keying, dressed in a formal gown, pouted and complained, "I've met more so-called young talents in the last few days than in the previous twenty years combined!"

The scions of various prominent families in the western region suddenly gathered in the ancient city, all there for her birthday banquet. The Zhou family seemed intent on using this opportunity to expand their network, pressuring her to attend a series of social events.

“Oh, right,” she suddenly lowered her voice, “my mom said you might not be able to come to the birthday party? Really?”

Xiao Chen chuckled: "I promised to go, so of course I won't go back on my word."

Being lovers is not an option, but being friends is still possible.

Xiao Chen has always been good to his friends.

Zhou Keying's eyes immediately lit up: "Is the gift ready?"

"You may never have seen this gift before in your life."

"What kind of answer is this!" She stomped her foot angrily, completely losing her usual aloof CEO demeanor.

After ending the call, Xiao Chen took out an ancient jade piece and five copper coins.

He lightly pinched his fingers together, trying to predict the fortune of tomorrow.

However, the ancient jade showed no reaction, while the copper coins stood upright after landing, exactly the same result as every divination in the past five years.

"Boring, this thing is definitely a scam!"

He stopped thinking and sat cross-legged in meditation.

The next morning, the first rays of sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The moment Xiao Chen opened his eyes, the succulents on the windowsill moved automatically without any wind.

"It's time."

On the dining table was a bacon and egg dish prepared by Yun Yuyan, with a cute smiley face drawn on a sticky note and detailed instructions on how to use the microwave.

"Does this girl really think I'm incapable of taking care of myself?"

He was about to hail a taxi when he saw a red Porsche parked outside the building entrance. He Haiyue leaned against the car, her gaze behind her sunglasses filled with worry: "Mr. Xiao, are you really going?"

"if not?"

She sighed softly and opened the car door: "Let me give you a ride."

Xiao Chen closed his eyes to rest the whole way. He Haiyue hesitated several times before finally letting out a sigh.

The martial arts arena is located in the west of the city, and the stone-built arena is covered with marks of varying depths.

The stands were already packed, with martial artists whispering amongst themselves. Xiao Chen's gaze swept across the audience, spotting many familiar figures—

The Qin family members whispered nervously to each other, while Wang Kun and his son looked grave. The general from the Martial Arts Army and his special operations team hid in a corner.

His gaze suddenly fixed on a certain spot: standing next to Chen Ziyan was a man in black wearing a baseball cap. Despite his deliberate attempt to keep a low profile, his tall and imposing figure was clearly that of Di Tianyan, the War God Alliance who commanded respect throughout the western region!

Emperor Tianyan of the War God Alliance actually showed up!

Even if you want to hide your identity, there's no need to disguise yourself as Chen Ziyan's follower.

The moment their eyes met in mid-air, Emperor Tianyan of the War God Alliance nodded slightly to Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen knew perfectly well that if he were to meet with misfortune on the life-or-death stage, this overlord of the martial arts world in the western region would definitely expose his identity at all costs, and might even directly intervene!
Just then, Huang Tian strode over and waved the encrypted document bag in his hand.

"This is an official document specially approved by the garrison commander in Beijing. If anything unexpected happens, Mr. Xiao, rest assured, no one will dare to harm you in the slightest."

"Do these people really not trust my abilities?" Xiao Chen shook his head helplessly.

"Hehe, they don't know you. Besides, Yang Nantian is too strong. Even Di Tianyan is worried about you."

Huang Tian smiled; seeing Xiao Chen embarrassed was a good experience in itself.

Just then, there was a sudden commotion among the crowd.

Xiao Chen looked in the direction of the sound and saw five elderly men dressed in black martial arts attire slowly walking towards the arena. All five exuded a strong martial arts aura, especially the elderly man in the center, whose aura was unfathomable!

Judging by cultivation level, this person is probably already considered an extremely powerful expert in the Celestial Realm!

This is definitely a powerful expert who has been immersed in the Celestial Realm for decades, extremely dangerous!

This is the strongest person Xiao Chen encountered in the ancient city after leaving the Ancient Sea Secret Realm!
That old man was none other than Situ Xiong, the chief referee of this life-or-death arena!

Although Xiao Chen looked down on martial artists at the Celestial Realm, he had to admit that it was truly difficult to cultivate to such a level in the mortal world.

The five elders merely glanced at Xiao Chen, their expressions calm and unwavering. As they approached the arena, they gathered their inner energy and effortlessly leaped onto the three-meter-high platform!

The movements were fluid and unhurried!
This is the true mark of a master!

This one move alone won the cheers of countless martial artists in the audience!

Situ Xiong's wrinkled face was somewhat cold and stern. He raised his right hand high and suddenly clenched his five fingers!

The audience fell completely silent!

Who would dare to easily offend the powerful?
"I, Situ Xiong, as one of the judges of this life-or-death arena, will uphold fairness and maintain order, stopping short of certain defeats! Anyone who dares to break the rules of the life-or-death arena, regardless of their status, will be killed without mercy!"

The other four elders also made similar declarations.

Seeing Xiao Chen's slight frown, He Haiyue quickly explained in a low voice, "These are the rules of the Life and Death Arena. The five judges on the arena are Situ Xiong, Wang Zhenhai, Lin Zhenghao, and others. It's worth mentioning that all five are ranked within the top 800 of the Dragon Kingdom's Celestial Ranking."

"Among them, Senior Situ is the most formidable, having once entered the top 700 of the Dragon Ranking. As for his current exact ranking, no one is certain. Some say he has already entered the top 600, while others say he was injured and fell out of the top 700. But none of that matters. What matters is that Senior Situ is the vice president of the Western Region New Martial Arts Association!"
The power behind the words "Western Region New Martial Arts Tournament" is immense. Few families or forces in the entire Western Region dare to offend it! If you have the chance later, try to show goodwill to this senior, at least maintain basic courtesy. This senior's attitude is crucial to you. (End of Chapter)