My Ares Son-in-Law

Xiao Chen slowly shook his head, a faint smile curving his lips, a smile that carried an air of unparalleled confidence. This time, his gaze was no longer limited to the seventy or eighty people, but slowly swept over every elite member of the Martial Arts Army.

“You’ve misunderstood,” his voice rang clearly in everyone’s ears, carrying an undeniable, calm strength, “I’m not challenging any one of you…”

He paused slightly, then his earth-shattering words resounded throughout the hall:
"What I mean is, all of you, come at me together."

At this moment, the air in the training base seemed to be completely sucked out, falling into a strange stillness.

A challenge...to everyone?

What did he just say?
Based on this young man who looks slender and handsome, even with a somewhat frail demeanor?

Every single one of them is a martial arts elite, selected from thousands and having undergone countless life-or-death trials!

Each of them, taken individually, is a top-tier soldier capable of independently carrying out the most dangerous missions in extremely harsh environments! They are proficient in various combat techniques, weapon handling, and infiltration and assassination, and are also masters at integrating ancient martial arts training into modern combat systems!
Among them are many individuals who have made their mark on the most prestigious lists within the Dragon Kingdom!

Even if their ranking is temporarily low, being on that list is itself the strongest proof of their strength! It means that they have transcended the realm of ordinary martial artists and entered the ranks of true powerhouses!
And now, this kid who popped out of who-knows-where dares to be so arrogant as to claim he can take on all of them single-handedly?
This is no longer just a matter of being ignorant and arrogant!
This is ignorant contempt!
This is the most vicious trampling on the honor of the Martial Arts Army!
This is a mad provocation that could ignite the fury in everyone's hearts!
The martial arts soldiers' inherent fighting spirit and pride were completely ignited by Xiao Chen's casual words! A raging fire burned in every one of their eyes, almost bursting forth!

"Thump! Thump! Thump!" The heavy footsteps sounded like drums. The most burly man, as tall as an iron tower, stepped forward from the crowd. With each step he took, the ground seemed to tremble slightly. His name was Lei Lie, codenamed "Berserker Bear." He was recognized within the Martial Arts Army as one of the strongest, and his temper was as fiery and fierce as his codename.

Lei Lie stood before Xiao Chen, looking down at him with a gaze as cold as the Siberian chill, his voice carrying a metallic edge that echoed throughout the room: "Boy! I don't care who brought you here, or who's backing you! Some things are not for a greenhorn like you to say! The weight of the name 'Martial Arts Army' is forged with the blood and lives of countless martyrs! You simply cannot bear that responsibility!"

He suddenly stretched out a finger as thick as a carrot, almost poking Xiao Chen's nose, his voice booming: "Now, I, Lei Lie, on behalf of the honor of a veteran of the Martial Arts Army, demand that you! Immediately! For your arrogance and ignorance just now, sincerely apologize to every Martial Arts Army soldier present! Then, go back to where you came from! You are not welcome here!"

Behind him, the equally indignant martial arts soldiers seemed to have found an outlet, their suppressed anger transforming into a deafening roar as they roared in unison:

"Apologize! Get out!"

"Apologize! Get out!"

The sound waves crashed against the entire training ground like a tsunami. If Zhuang Yuan hadn't been standing to the side, given their temperaments, they would have already swarmed him and beaten this arrogant fellow into a pulp, making him truly understand what it means to be disastrous because of his words!

After venting his anger, Lei Lie turned abruptly to face Zhuang Yuan, snapping to attention with a perfectly crisp military salute. His voice boomed, carrying an undeniable resolve: "Reporting to the garrison! Lei Lie, a Martial Arts Army soldier, requests that you immediately expel this ignorant madman from the base! His presence seriously tarnishes the sacred ground of the Martial Arts Army and affects the morale of our brothers during training! Report complete!"

Zhuang Yuan rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. These kids were all unruly and arrogant, top talents sent by various military regions and ancient martial arts families. Who among them didn't have a bit of pride? Managing them usually required a combination of kindness and severity, and now that Xiao Chen had provoked them like this, it was already a favor that they didn't explode on the spot.

His lips moved slightly, as if he were about to say something to ease the tension and take the opportunity to reiterate Xiao Chen's identity. However, Xiao Chen was one step ahead of him. His gaze remained calm, like a bottomless pool, slowly sweeping over the faces distorted with anger, finally settling on Lei Lie. The corners of his mouth seemed to curve into a faint, almost imperceptible arc, enough to infuriate everyone.

"Martial Arts Army?" He uttered these two words lightly, his tone infuriatingly calm, as if he were simply stating a fact. "Strength isn't something you can just talk about. If you want to defend your ridiculous dignity, then prove it with your fists. Or are you afraid to even accept a duel?"

"..."

silence!

A deathly silence!

If the silence just now was the oppressive calm before a storm, then this moment is a dead zone where even the air is completely frozen!
Everyone stared at Xiao Chen as if he were a madman or an idiot.

Does he even know what he's saying?!

Does he even know who he's talking to?!

In the most elite martial arts army base in the Dragon Kingdom, in front of all the martial arts army soldiers, they openly said that they had no strength?!

They are elites selected from special organizations such as the Divine Dragon Guard, the Yama Palace, the Dragon Group, the Medical Alliance, and the Martial Arts Association.

Lei Lie's eyes instantly became bloodshot, veins bulged on his forehead, his heavy breathing sounded like a bellows being pulled, and his clenched fists cracked with each joint. A tangible, violent killing intent emanated from his body, locking onto Xiao Chen! He wished he could tear this arrogant brat in front of him to pieces immediately!
The Martial Arts Army...no strength?! All they do is talk?

Good! Very good! Excellent!

"Damn it! I can't take it anymore!"

Before Lei Lie could unleash his power, a figure shot out like an arrow! So fast that it left only a blurry afterimage, carrying a resolute aura as it hurtled straight towards Xiao Chen!
It's Lu Xiaofeng, codenamed "Shadow Shuttle"! He excels in speed and agility, and his personality is like a powder keg, ready to explode at any moment!
The Martial Arts Army has already given this kid enough face; he's the one who's being shameless! Since he insists on courting death, then so be it! We'll use our strength to shut him up and make him remember forever the terrible price he pays for insulting the Martial Arts Army!

Seeing Lu Xiaofeng make his move, many martial arts soldiers revealed cruel yet satisfying sneers.

"Shadow Shuttle has made his move! This kid's finished!"

"Lu Xiaofeng's 'Shadowless Kick' is as fast as lightning and extremely ruthless. Once he gets close, you're either dead or crippled!" (End of Chapter)