My Ares Son-in-Law

The term "powerful" only applies to ordinary people; to him, that aura was hardly powerful.

As he landed, a slightly hunched figure, yet exuding an invisible sense of oppression, silently blocked his path like a ghost.

The newcomer did not deliberately release his aura, but a faint sense of danger already permeated the air.

It was Chen Yongyan, one of the four powerful warriors sent by the Western Region New Martial Arts Association!

Xiao Chen looked around, then turned and entered the nearby woods.

In the mountains, there are hardly any people at night, making it a better place to get things done.

A glint of light flashed in Chen Yongyan's eyes, and a cold smile played on his lips as he followed at a leisurely pace.

A moment later, the two entered the silent, deserted depths of the construction site, one after the other. Only the faint glow of the distant streetlights could barely outline the silhouettes of the abandoned building materials; all around was deathly still.

Chen Yongyan stroked his goatee and spoke first, his voice hoarse and condescending: "You are Xiao Chen? I find your aura to be ordinary, nothing special."

Xiao Chen remained expressionless, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, skillfully flicked one out and put it in his mouth, then lit the lighter with a "snap," the pale blue flame standing out conspicuously in the dim light.

He took a drag, slowly exhaled the smoke, and then looked up at the other person, his voice calm and even:
"Just tell me straight, who sent you here, and what do you want?"

His posture made it seem as if he were facing not a martial arts master, but an ordinary stranger asking for directions.

Chen Yongyan was taken aback by Xiao Chen's nonchalant attitude, and then a surge of anger welled up inside him. Facing imminent death, he dared to be so arrogant, even having the leisure to smoke? What respectable martial artist would be tainted by such worldly things?

His face darkened, his tone hardening, and his voice carrying an undeniable authority: "Boy, you only have one choice now. Tell me honestly what exactly happened on the arena at the exchange center that day! How exactly did Situ Xiong die!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen raised an eyebrow as if in realization, flicked off his cigarette ash, and curled his lips into a half-smile: "Oh, so you're here to settle scores. You and that guy surnamed Situ, what kind of... bullshit organization are you from?"

"What kind of organization is this?" Chen Yongyan was taken aback at first, then realized that the other party was deliberately humiliating the New Martial Arts Association. His face instantly turned red, and he shouted angrily, "Insolence! We are from the New Martial Arts Association! If you dare to spout nonsense again and refuse to answer my questions, I will make you wish you were dead!"

Chen Yongyan's voice was now filled with a chilling killing intent.

Xiao Chen seemed to have heard something interesting, nodded, and admitted directly, "Situ Xiong? I killed him."

Chen Yongyan hadn't expected Xiao Chen to admit it so readily. Based on their assumptions, Xiao Chen should have had a powerful backer. Did this young man intend to bear all the consequences? Just as he was about to press further, Xiao Chen's indifferent voice rang out again, carrying a judgmental chill:
"Also, I forgot to tell you."

"You will soon be too."

Chen Yongyan's pupils suddenly contracted, his robes fluttered without wind, and a powerful aura began to circulate around him: "You want to kill me? You? You're just a wet-chested brat, yet you dare to spout such nonsense! If you're willing to reveal who's behind you, perhaps you can at least leave with a whole corpse!"

"Since you refuse to listen to reason and are forced to drink the penalty cup, then today we'll first cripple your limbs, then drag you back to the New Martial Arts Association dungeon for detailed interrogation!" Before the words were finished, Chen Yongyan's body suddenly trembled, leaving a faint afterimage in place, and he rushed out like a ghost, his speed astonishing!

As he approached Xiao Chen, his withered hand clenched into a knife-like shape, and the pure internal energy within him instantly condensed at his fingertips, transforming into a sharp blade of energy that was almost impossible to see with the naked eye. With a shrill whistle that tore through the air, it ruthlessly slashed towards Xiao Chen's right shoulder blade!

With a sharp and imposing presence, its brilliance is fully revealed!
This is one of his signature techniques—the Gold-Splitting Slash! Countless martial artists' protective qi and even their weapons have been cleaved in two by this slash!
He wanted to teach this arrogant brat a lesson about the feeling of broken bones!

"laugh--!"

The air blade precisely "slashed" across Xiao Chen's shoulder!

However, Chen Yongyan's expression changed drastically in an instant!

There was no cracking sound as expected, nor any splatter of blood! He felt as if the blade of energy at his fingertips had pierced through nothingness, without any resistance!
The figure of "Xiao Chen" that was hit rippled like water before slowly dissipating!

Afterimage?!
How is this possible! This kid's speed is actually that fast?
In his shock, a lazy, mocking voice sounded like a ghost behind him: "Judging by your age, it's not easy for you to stretch your muscles. I'll give you a handicap. If you can still stand and talk after that, I'll admit defeat."

Chen Yongyan's eyes were instantly filled with rage! He, one of the vice presidents of the Western Region New Martial Arts Association and ranked 620th on the Dragon Kingdom's Heavenly Ranking, had never suffered such a humiliating disgrace!
"Junior is seeking death!"

He roared and spun around abruptly. A dark light shot out from his sleeve—a poisoned short dagger, carrying a foul stench and a chilling aura. It transformed into several cunning and ruthless trajectories, aiming straight for Xiao Chen's vital points!
However, no matter how fierce and unpredictable his attacks were, he couldn't even touch the hem of Xiao Chen's clothes. Xiao Chen's figure was like a ghost, always easily dodging at the last second.

"One move is enough."

The cold voice, like a death knell, suddenly rang in Chen Yongyan's ears.

The next moment, Xiao Chen's figure appeared in front of him as if by teleportation, so fast that it exceeded the limits of his visual perception!
Alarm bells rang in Chen Yongyan's mind, and a deadly sense of crisis instantly enveloped his entire body! He instinctively wanted to retreat, but it was too late!

Xiao Chen pointed his fingers like a sword, with a wisp of pale golden energy swirling around his fingertips, seemingly capable of piercing through everything. He struck first, and with lightning speed, precisely placed his finger on the Jianjing acupoint on the arm from which Chen Yongyan had unleashed his killing move!

"puff!"

A soft, muffled thud, like a balloon being popped.

Chen Yongyan felt a numbness in his shoulder, and the condensed qi instantly dissipated. His entire right arm felt as if all the bones had been removed, and it hung limply down, unable to muster any strength at all!

But this is just the beginning!
An overwhelming and irresistible terrifying force surged into Xiao Chen's body through his fingers, instantly shattering the meridian defenses in his legs!
"Crack! Click!"

The teeth-grinding sound of bones cracking could be clearly heard!

Chen Yongyan screamed in agony as excruciating pain shot through his knees. The strength that had been supporting his body vanished instantly, and with a thud, his knees buckled, and he collapsed heavily onto the hard, gravelly ground!
However, Xiao Chen's offensive did not stop!
He transformed his fingers into a palm, pressing down on Chen Yongyan's gray head. His hand, imbued with terrifying power and carrying an irresistible will, slammed downwards! (End of Chapter)