My Ares Son-in-Law

The force of fists and palm strikes intertwined, completely enveloping Xiao Chen and giving him no chance to breathe.

Xiao Chen remained calm and composed, responding with only one hand. Each move was executed with effortless ease, seemingly casual, yet he always managed to evade his opponent's attacks perfectly.

He could accurately deflect the opponent's punches and kicks, using their force against them, and neutralizing Li Gengjin's powerful strength without any sign of strain.

The two engaged in a fierce battle in the sunken valley, their fists and palms clashing, and violent shockwaves surging and crashing against the surrounding rocks with loud "bang bang bang".

The originally hard rock was shattered by the shockwaves from the two people, turning into countless fragments of rock.

The ground was also shattered, with deep ravines crisscrossing the valley, which trembled slightly as if it were about to collapse at any moment.

"boom!"

Another fierce clash ensued, and both men staggered back several steps, the rocks beneath their feet shattering completely. The middle-aged man's chest heaved slightly as he began to pant heavily, his eyes fixed intently on Xiao Chen with a grave expression...

He had already used eighty percent of his strength, his moves were fierce and powerful, but he still couldn't hurt Xiao Chen in the slightest, and he couldn't even suppress his opponent. This made him more and more shocked.

In contrast, Xiao Chen maintained a faint smile, his expression calm and his breathing steady, as if the fierce battle just now had nothing to do with him.

No one knew that he had been restraining his strength from beginning to end, even when facing Li Gengjin at 80% of his power.

He only used less than 10% of his strength; his opponent was not worthy of making him go all out.

"Good lad." The middle-aged man took a deep breath, his tone filled with undisguised admiration. The contempt in his eyes had vanished, replaced by deep apprehension.

"To possess such terrifying strength at such a young age, truly a formidable young talent. When did the Western Region produce someone like you? I've never heard of you before."

Xiao Chen did not answer his question, his expression remaining indifferent. He simply spoke coldly, his tone carrying an undeniable firmness: "Enough nonsense, who are you?"

The middle-aged man smiled, a meaningful look on his face, and said casually:

“My name is Li Gengjin. As for my identity, there are other things that you are not qualified to know right now.”

Li Gengjin?
Xiao Chen's mind raced, searching for all the information about the name and flipping through all the lists of powerful figures he knew.

Whether it's the Heavenly Ranking or the top experts of various forces, there is still no record of Li Gengjin, as if this person has never appeared in the cultivation world of the Dragon Kingdom.

However, he knew in his heart that Li Gengjin's strength was not to be underestimated. With such formidable combat power, he was at least in the top thirty of the Celestial Ranking.

It might even be further ahead, but for some reason, it has remained hidden and unknown to outsiders.

Li Gengjin looked at Xiao Chen with a mixture of admiration and regret in his eyes. His tone softened as he advised again:
"Young man, you're quite impressive. To achieve so much at such a young age, your future is limitless. Unfortunately, I must take this Myriad Thunder Refined Gold; I'm determined to have it."

"If you know what's good for you, turn around and leave now. I don't want to kill you, nor do I want to bury a promising talent."

Xiao Chen's lips curled into a cold sneer, his eyes resolute, his tone tinged with disdain: "If you want something, you'll have to get past my fists first. If you've got the guts, come and take it yourself."

Li Gengjin slowly shook his head, sighed softly, and the admiration in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a trace of helplessness and coldness.

"Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being ruthless. It's your own fault for not knowing what's good for you, so don't blame me for burying such a promising talent." Before he finished speaking, he suddenly shook his hands, and his spiritual energy surged. An even stronger pressure swept over, and his black jacket was instantly shattered by the surge of spiritual energy within him.

Fragments flew everywhere, revealing what was on his arms...

A pair of jet-black claws, crafted from high-quality steel, with five sharp, knife-like fingers whose tips gleamed with a chilling light.

In the dim light, it shimmered with a chilling luster and exuded a sharp, murderous aura.

Xiao Chen's pupils contracted slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes... These claw sheaths were no ordinary weapons. They were made of special materials and had a sharp aura. They were clearly not ordinary items.

"This thing is called the 'Sky-Splitting Claw'. It has been with me for thirty years and has killed countless enemies. There are at least eighty to a hundred powerful people who have died under these claws."

Li Gengjin spoke calmly, his tone carrying a hint of pride as well as a chilling killing intent, "To die under these Sky-Splitting Claws is your honor."

Before he finished speaking, his figure suddenly shot up, several times faster than before, so fast that it was almost impossible to see his figure, leaving only a blurry black shadow. In the blink of an eye, he rushed in front of Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen only felt a blur before his eyes, and a chilling light had already pierced the air, heading straight for him at an astonishing speed, leaving him no way to avoid it.

He instinctively turned to the side, his body twisting slightly, and the cold light grazed his cheek, bringing with it a gust of icy wind.

It left a clear, cold trail in the air.

He could even feel a chilling cold on his cheek; if he had been a fraction of a second slower, his cheek would have been slashed open with a deep, bone-revealing wound.

Immediately afterwards, countless chilling beams of light swept in from all directions, densely covering Xiao Chen's entire body without leaving any blind spots.

Li Gengjin's Sky-Splitting Claw is flexible and unpredictable, with ever-changing and unpredictable moves. Sometimes it is like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, swift and cunning, aiming straight for Xiao Chen's vital points.
At times, he pounced like a tiger, with immense power and destructive force. Every move he made was ruthless, giving Xiao Chen no chance to breathe.

Xiao Chen retreated repeatedly, finding himself on the defensive for a moment. He could only dodge and parry, barely managing to cope with Li Gengjin's fierce attacks. His breathing also became slightly disordered...

It wasn't that he was no match for him, but rather that he was still restraining his strength and didn't want to reveal his trump card too early.

"boom!"

Xiao Chen slammed his fist into Li Gengjin's Sky-Splitting Claw, and a powerful recoil instantly emanated from the claw.

The shock made his arm go numb, his fingertips tremble slightly, and his divine energy within his body also fluctuated slightly.

He looked down and saw that the Sky-Splitting Claw was incredibly hard, with a smooth surface that didn't leave a single mark. Even his fist, imbued with divine energy, couldn't damage it in the slightest.

Li Gengjin fought with increasing ferocity, his Sky-Splitting Claws creating a series of ear-piercing sobs as he unleashed increasingly cunning and powerful attacks.

He forced Xiao Chen to retreat step by step, a smug smile appearing on his face, and said in a cold, mocking tone:
"Kid, admit defeat. Your strength is indeed impressive, far surpassing others your age, but you are still far behind me and Sky Claw."

Continuing to resist will only result in unnecessary injuries, or even death—a losing proposition. (End of Chapter)