My Ares Son-in-Law

A skilled fighter in black attempted a sneak attack from the side, throwing a punch at the back of Xiao Chen's head, the force of the blow whistling through the air. Xiao Chen didn't even look; with a backhand flick, the shroud lashed down like an iron whip.

"Pfft!"

The man's body was half-slammed into the hard ground, with only his upper body exposed. Blood gushed out from his seven orifices, and his eyes were filled with unbelievable fear before he died instantly.

Thirty seconds.

Just thirty seconds!
Within a radius of three zhang around Xiao Chen, there was no trace of life, nor was there anyone standing!

Limbs and torsos were scattered all over the ground, and warm blood soaked through the scarlet carpet, meandering along the cracks in the brickwork. The thick smell of blood mixed with the stench of alcohol and food, creating a nauseating stench.

Many of the pampered scions of wealthy families present had already turned pale, their hands tightly covering their mouths as they struggled to suppress the urge to vomit, their legs trembling so much that they dared not even make a sound as they retreated.

Xiao Chen's gaze finally passed over the mess on the floor and landed in the center of the hall.

Liu Jianming's arm bones twisted into a bizarre arc, his clothes were soaked with cold sweat, and his face was as pale as paper, but he still gritted his teeth and refused to utter a groan of pain.

Yunmiao curled up in the arms of the two elders, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, her breath so weak it seemed she might die at any moment.

Yun Jingtian and his wife were in a terrible state, especially Yun Yuyan's mother, who had just recovered from a serious illness and was now unconscious, her brows furrowed and her face ashen.

In that instant, the bloodlust in Xiao Chen's eyes intensified to an extreme degree, almost solidifying. The surging murderous aura around him surged like a tsunami, causing the temperature in the entire banquet hall to plummet once again. The candlelight flickered, and the light and shadow twisted like ghosts.

"Ao Tianchen!"

He let out a low roar that shook the surrounding area. His waist and stance became one, and the muscles in his arms suddenly bulged, with veins coiling like dragons, unleashing terrifying power!

"This shroud was specially prepared for you, to send you on your way!"

The shroud slipped from his grasp!
It's not throwing, it's tossing, it's booming!

The heavy shroud tightened instantly, tearing through the air and emitting a piercing sonic boom. It transformed into a black meteor that blotted out the sky, carrying a world-destroying momentum as it slammed into Ao Tianchen!
Wherever it passed, banquet tables, beams, and crystal chandeliers were crushed by the violent shockwave, with wood chips, fragments, and wine flying everywhere, leaving a scene of utter chaos!
Ao Tianchen's pupils contracted sharply, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes!
The hatred for killing his brother-in-law is irreconcilable! His true energy erupted, his black Tang suit billowed like sails, and his right fist, gathering all his life's strength, howled with the force of splitting stone and shattering monuments, as he slammed a punch into the shroud!
"Smash it for me!!"

The fist and the shroud collided with a deafening roar!

The anticipated scene of the shroud being blasted into pieces did not occur.

"Thump!!!!"

The deep, resounding clang, like that of an ancient bell, pierced everyone's eardrums, causing their blood to surge and many of those with weaker cultivation levels to cough up blood on the spot!

The shroud remained completely still, while Ao Tianchen was sent flying as if struck by a massive boulder, crashing heavily into the makeshift wall.

"Crack!"

The wall shattered with a crash, bricks and stones flew everywhere, and Ao Tianchen crawled out of the ruins in a disheveled state, a trace of blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his face ashen.

Dead silence.

Deathly silence!

Everyone stared wide-eyed at the seemingly harmless black shroud, then at the disheveled Ao Tianchen, their faces filled with horror. How...how could this be?

Ao Tianchen is the new president of the Western Region Martial Arts Association, a genuine Celestial Realm expert! That punch was enough to shatter reinforced concrete, yet he was knocked back by a mere shroud and even suffered minor injuries?!
Ao Tianchen slowly withdrew his fist, a faint cracking sound coming from his knuckles, his entire arm tingling slightly. He stared intently at the shroud, then looked up at Xiao Chen, his face, for the first time devoid of all contempt and arrogance, revealing an extremely solemn expression.

“Good…very good.” His voice was hoarse, with a hint of disbelief and fear. “No wonder you dared to come alone to your death. You do have some skill.”

Xiao Chen trudged through the pool of blood, step by step toward the shroud. Crimson drops of blood dripped from his black robes, making a "drip-drop" sound, like a countdown to death. He grabbed a corner of the shroud with one hand, gently tugged it, and pulled it back.

He looked up and met Ao Tianchen's gaze. His eyes were filled with murderous intent, as sharp as ice spikes.

"I was just saying hello."

With a forceful gesture, the rolled-up shroud suddenly unfolded, revealing three large characters written in cinnabar: Ao Tianchen!
The handwriting was scarlet, as if written in blood, exuding an ominous stillness.

"Now, I'm officially sending you to your death."

Ao Tianchen's right hand, hanging by his side, trembled slightly. The terrifying recoil from the shroud had caused his entire arm's meridians to ache. If he hadn't used his strength to resist in time, his arm would probably be broken and he would have been crippled by now.

He looked up at the black-clad figure, who resembled a demon, and for the first time, a deep solemnity and a hint of barely perceptible fear appeared in his eyes.

The devil... it turns out he wasn't just a rumor!

If I had known this would happen, I should have killed those ants, Liu Jianming, first, and let that madman taste the pain of losing his loved one!

All eyes of the guests were focused on Xiao Chen, filled with fear, shock, and disbelief, but no one dared to utter a sound.

Xiao Chen seemed oblivious, walking straight to Liu Jianming. A white, jade-like pill appeared in his palm, emitting a faint fragrance: "Take it."

“Mr. Xiao, it’s us…it’s us who have dragged you down…” Liu Jianming’s voice was hoarse, his eyes filled with guilt and self-blame.

Xiao Chen didn't turn around. His gaze was like a sharp knife, cutting fiercely across Ao Tianchen's face. His voice was icy cold: "Those who touch my people, none of them will leave here standing tonight."

He helped Liu Jianming to the nearest banquet table, his gaze sweeping over the people seated there, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority:
"Step aside."

Those seated at the table were all prominent figures in the provincial capital, rich and powerful. How could they possibly save face after being reprimanded like this by a young man in his early twenties?

An elderly man in a blue robe, standing in the center, slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly. His inner energy surged, and he roared with a livid face:
"You little brat, you dare to challenge this old man..."

The words stopped abruptly.

Xiao Chen's hand had already gripped the old man's throat with lightning speed. With a slight tightening of his fingers, the old man's face instantly turned red, he struggled to breathe, and his eyes filled with terror. Xiao Chen then casually flung him away!
"boom!"

The old man's body flew out like a kite with a broken string, smashing through the wall behind him and embedding itself in the bricks. The crisp "crack" of his bones breaking was enough to make one's teeth ache.

He struggled to get up, but found himself pinned to the spot by an invisible, terrifying pressure, unable to move. He could only kick his legs in vain, his eyes filled with despair.

Xiao Chen settled Liu Jianming in the empty seat in the main room, then turned and walked towards Yun Miao and the other two. (End of Chapter)