My Ares Son-in-Law

Xiao Chen slightly raised his eyelashes, opened his eyes, and a sharp glint flashed in his dark pupils. He grabbed at the air with his right hand!
The phone instantly broke free from his pocket and flew into his palm in a blur.

"explain."

The voice was calm and even, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.

"Mr. Xiao! Something's happened! Something terrible has happened!" On the other end of the phone, He Yongnian's voice was urgent and low, filled with barely concealed panic.

"Ao Tianchen has found you! It's Chen Ziyan! She took a photo of your back to the New Martial Arts Association to identify you. Now the entire martial arts community in the western region is mobilized, and the whole city is searching for you! Hurry! Leave the provincial capital before the news spreads too far..."

"Understood." Xiao Chen's voice remained calm, without the slightest hint of emotion.

He Yongnian was so anxious he was about to cry:
"Mr. Xiao! This is no small matter! Ao Tianchen has given a death order, mobilizing all the forces of the New Martial Arts Association, and even uniting with the major martial arts families! Once your location is exposed, it won't just be him, a Celestial Realm expert, coming! The powerhouses of the entire Western Region, and even reclusive old monsters, will pounce on you!"

Xiao Chen suddenly spoke, his tone indifferent: "Did Chen Ziyan inform on you?"

"Yes! It's her!" He Yongnian gritted his teeth. "She's now treated like an honored guest by Ao Tianchen. By betraying you, she not only saved the Chen family but also became a key protected figure in the New Martial Arts Association. It's like she rose to the top in one step!"

A cold glint suddenly flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes, like an ice blade being drawn from its sheath, instantly freezing the temperature in the training room.

When the Chen family was destroyed last time, he spared Chen Ziyan's life, thinking that she would be able to restrain her nature. He never expected that she would raise a tiger to cause trouble.

Some people really won't shed a tear until they see the coffin.

But...that's okay.

He had always intended to rectify the chaos in the martial arts world of the western region; someone had to start this grand drama.

Chen Ziyan, since you want to be the catalyst, then I will grant your wish.

After hanging up the phone, Yun Yuyan's gentle voice came from downstairs: "Xiao Chen, dinner's ready, the food's getting cold."

Xiao Chen stood up, and the aura of the Spirit Gathering Array dissipated.

He walked to the top of the stairs, his gaze darkening... Ao Tianchen, blinded by rage, would inevitably resort to any means necessary, and would most likely target the people around him.

Zhou Keying is currently safe in another province while accompanying her grandmother for recuperation, but Yun Yuyan... must not be allowed to fall into danger.

The phone vibrated again, and the screen displayed the three characters "Di Tianyan".

"Alliance Leader, the news has spread throughout the city. The War God Alliance's convoy will arrive at the villa in three minutes. Should we proceed with the planned evacuation?" The voice on the other end of the phone was steady and powerful, carrying absolute obedience.

"As planned," Xiao Chen said succinctly.

He put away his phone, walked downstairs, and headed straight for the kitchen.

Yun Yuyan was wearing a beige apron and setting out the bowls and chopsticks. Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a soft glow on her, giving her a serene and peaceful appearance.

"Yun Yuyan." Xiao Chen walked to her side, his voice a little gentler than usual.

Yun Yuyan looked up, a hint of confusion in her eyes: "What's wrong?"

"I'll take you somewhere for the next two days." Xiao Chen looked into her eyes, his gaze steady as a mountain. "Stay there for a couple of days and I'll personally pick you up after I've finished dealing with things."

Yun Yuyan paused, then recalled the days of hardship and displacement she had endured in the ancient city. Back then, no matter how great the danger, as long as he said "Don't worry," she could always find peace. The man before her was still the one who could shelter her from the storm.

She didn't ask any more questions, but simply nodded gently, her eyes filled with complete trust: "Okay, I'll listen to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, a series of crisp, powerful braking sounds came from outside the villa.

A man in a black suit and sunglasses strode to the door, respectfully opened the car door, bowed deeply, and spoke in an extremely humble tone: "Mr. Xiao, Ms. Yun, the car is ready, please get in."

Xiao Chen helped Yun Yuyan into the back seat. As he closed the car door, he looked up at the city lights in the distance. Behind those lights lay a bloody storm about to break out.

The car window slowly rolled up, shutting out the outside noise. Xiao Chen leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes to rest, and parted his thin lips slightly. His voice was as soft as a sigh, yet every word was as firm as iron, carrying an earth-shattering domineering power:
"If the martial arts world dares to be my enemy, then I will make this western region..."

"A new world."

Half an hour later, the convoy entered a heavily guarded area and finally stopped in front of a skyscraper made entirely of black nano-glass...

The building was almost vertical, like a black iron sword piercing the sky, drawing a sharp line on the skyline of the western region. It was the core stronghold of the War God Alliance.

Yun Yuyan paused slightly as she got out of the car, her gaze sweeping over the spacious, somewhat empty parking lot.

The cold lights from the dome cast pale squares of light, illuminating the ground in minute detail. A faint metallic scent and the smell of engine oil filled the air. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, exuding an oppressive atmosphere that kept strangers at bay.

"Xiao Chen," she asked softly, her fingertips unconsciously clenching the hem of her clothes, "Where is this?"

Xiao Chen turned his head to look at her, a faint smile playing on his lips. His tone was gentle yet carried an undeniable certainty: "Don't worry, this is the War God Alliance. I have a friend here!"

"War God Alliance!"

The three words struck Yun Yuyan like a thunderclap, causing her pupils to contract sharply.

How could she not know the name of the War God Alliance? It was the true pinnacle of martial arts in the western region, an existence that countless forces and families looked up to. No one had ever dared to say that they could be compared with the War God Alliance, let alone surpass it.

As the car entered the park, she had caught a glimpse of the security measures comparable to a military base. Now, looking at this skyscraper that symbolized absolute authority, the shock she felt surged like a tidal wave…

What terrifying power does this seemingly indifferent man, with whom she spends every day, possess? How does he know everyone here? And is he even a friend?

The elevator doors slid open silently, and the triple verification system at the entrance instantly lit up with a ghostly blue light.
The slight tactile sensation during palmprint scanning, the red light scan during iris recognition, and finally the faint prickling sensation at the fingertips… the blood sample was compared in real time. Every step exuded the meticulousness of top-level security, causing Yun Yuyan to subconsciously take a half-step back.

"Don't be afraid." Xiao Chen led her into the elevator.

As the elevator descended, there were no floor numbers displayed; only a flowing, eerie blue light band on the wall, swirling around like a galaxy.

Yun Yuyan looked at the two figures reflected on the metal wall. Xiao Chen's profile was cold and hard, and he looked particularly unfamiliar in the changing light and shadow... This man she thought she knew seemed to be hiding a profound world that she had never touched.

Twenty seconds later, the elevator came to a soft "ding" and came to a steady stop.

The moment the door opened, Yun Yuyan's breath caught in her throat, and her blood seemed to freeze in that instant.

Before her was a vast space with a ceiling nearly ten meters high. The cold gray alloy floor gleamed with a chilling luster, and the surrounding walls were inlaid with dark gold dragon patterns, shimmering with a subtle yet majestic light under the lamplight. But what truly shook her to her core was the scene before her… (End of Chapter)