My Ares Son-in-Law

Xiao Chen did not respond to his taunts, but instead quickly parried his attacks while retreating, his expression remaining calm.

But his gaze grew colder and colder, and his aura gradually became sharper... Li Gengjin's entanglement and the provocation of the Sky-Splitting Claw had already made him somewhat impatient.

In another fierce clash, Xiao Chen was forced back several steps by the recoil of the Sky-Splitting Claw. The rocks beneath his feet were crushed, and a faint trace of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth...

This wasn't because he was seriously injured; he was just deliberately showing weakness to see what other tricks Li Gengjin had up his sleeve.

Li Gengjin retracted his claws and stood up, looking at Xiao Chen with a hint of disappointment in his eyes. He said in an icy tone:
"Is that all you've got? I thought you were something special, but it turns out you're nothing special. Since you refuse to admit defeat, then stay here. Today, I'll use your blood to pay tribute to my Sky-Splitting Claw."

Before he finished speaking, he sprang up again, unleashing his inner energy.

The Sky-Splitting Claw transformed into a sky full of cold light, carrying a world-destroying power, covering Xiao Chen from all directions. The move was extremely ruthless. He had used all his strength in this attack, determined to kill Xiao Chen on the spot.

At this critical moment, Xiao Chen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold and playful smile. The smile contained a hint of disdain, as well as a sense of composure as if he controlled everything.

He slowly raised his hand and gently clenched it in the air.

A dazzling azure light burst forth from his body in an instant. The light was soft, yet it carried a sharp sword aura, illuminating the entire valley in an instant.

It was a sword.

The sword is long and slender, with a dark bluish-black color and a hard texture. On the spine of the sword, there are faint scale-like patterns that shimmer with a faint luster, as if they were alive.
On the hilt of the sword are engraved two simple and vigorous characters... "Reverse Scale," the characters are profound and exude an ancient majesty.

As soon as the Reverse Scale Sword was drawn, the surrounding air seemed to freeze instantly. The violent spiritual energy was suppressed by the sword energy in an instant. In the valley, only the sharp sword energy remained, whistling past and making people shudder.

Li Gengjin's pupils suddenly contracted, and his body froze in mid-air. The smugness and coldness on his face were instantly replaced by shock.

His eyes were fixed on the Reverse Scale Sword in Xiao Chen's hand, filled with disbelief and even a hint of greed. He said in a trembling voice, "This is...this is an ancient spirit sword?!"

He stared intently at the Reverse Scale Sword, his gaze burning with fervor, a storm raging within him...

He had never seen a spirit sword of such quality and aura before. Even the weapons in the hands of the top experts on the Heavenly Ranking were not even one ten-thousandth as good as this Reverse Scale Sword.

"It's such a pity that you possess such a fine sword."

Li Gengjin came to his senses, his tone carrying a hint of jealousy, regret, and disdain.

"This ancient spirit sword is a treasure of the world. You, a mere brat, are not worthy of possessing it. It's a waste to have this thing in your hands!"

Xiao Chen didn't speak, but gripped the hilt of the Reverse Scale Sword tightly, feeling the warmth emanating from the blade and the connection to his bloodline...

The Reverse Scale Sword was an ancient spiritual sword that he obtained by chance. It was incredibly powerful and would unleash a fierce sword aura once it was drawn. However, he rarely used it and kept it hidden within his body.

He knew in his heart that the Reverse Scale Sword was definitely a good sword, extremely sharp and containing a powerful sword aura.

Once he unleashes his power, even if he only uses 10% of his strength, he can still firmly suppress Li Gengjin and even easily kill him.

The shock in Li Gengjin's heart lasted only a moment, followed by a cold laugh, a glint of greed and ruthlessness flashing in his eyes:

"What good is a good sword? No matter how good a sword is, it depends on who wields it."

With your strength, how much of its power can you unleash? Probably less than a tenth, right? This kind of treasure is more of a curse than a blessing for you; it will only attract more covetous eyes and ultimately cost you your life.

The same goes for the Myriad Thunder Essence Gold; you simply can't defend against it!

Although he said this with a firm tone, his eyes became extremely serious, and his spiritual energy began to circulate again, ready for battle at any moment...

He knew that the power of the Reverse Scale Sword was extraordinary, and even if Xiao Chen could not unleash its full power, it would still pose a threat to him.

Xiao Chen looked at him and suddenly spoke, his tone calm but carrying a hint of cold mockery, breaking the silence of the valley.

"You just said that this thing is a curse rather than a blessing in my hands?"

Li Gengjin was taken aback, clearly not understanding why he had suddenly brought this up. He nodded subconsciously, his brows furrowing slightly.

"That's right, I told you. You lack strength, yet you possess so many treasures; it will only bring you death."

Xiao Chen continued, his tone still calm, but carrying an increasingly chilling undertone: "You still say that you took the Myriad Thunder Essence Gold to save my life?"

Li Gengjin nodded again, his expression growing increasingly solemn: "That's right. I'm taking it, both for my own sake and to save you."

Xiao Chen smiled.

The smile was faint, yet it carried a chilling aura that sent a shiver down Li Gengjin's spine. A strong sense of crisis instantly swept over him, as if he were about to face something terrible.

“Then let me ask you…” Xiao Chen paused slightly, his eyes suddenly turning cold, his tone sharp as he spoke each word clearly, “What are you? You dare to talk about saving me? You dare to covet what’s mine?”

Li Gengjin's face instantly darkened, becoming so gloomy it seemed to drip water. The solemnity in his eyes was instantly replaced by rage, and the spiritual energy around him surged once more, radiating murderous intent.
"You brat, you're courting death! How dare you speak to me like that! Today, I will not only take the Myriad Thunder Refined Gold, but also seize your Reverse Scale Sword and tear you to pieces!"

He was completely enraged and held nothing back. He unleashed all his inner energy and swung the Sky-Splitting Claw once more, with a devastating force.

This time, he used all his strength, his moves were even more ruthless and fierce than before, determined to kill Xiao Chen on the spot.

Xiao Chen's eyes turned cold. He no longer restrained himself, gripped the Reverse Scale Sword tightly, and with a flash, he raised his sword to meet the attack. His movements were as fast as lightning, and his sword energy was sharp, directly targeting Li Gengjin.

The sword light and claw shadows clashed instantly.

"clang!"

A crisp, piercing metallic clang echoed throughout the valley, sparks flying everywhere, the dazzling flames standing out starkly in the darkness.

Li Gengjin felt a tremendous force coming from the sword, which made his tiger's mouth numb, his arms sore, and his internal energy instantly disordered, causing him to involuntarily take several steps back.

He looked down and saw a shallow crack on his prized Sky-Splitting Claw. Though not deep, it was clearly visible.

what? !

He was horrified, his eyes filled with disbelief...

This Sky-Splitting Claw was forged from millennia-old cold iron, making it incredibly hard. It had endured thirty years, slaying countless powerful figures without ever sustaining a scratch. Yet now, Xiao Chen had actually managed to crack it with a single sword strike? (End of Chapter)