My Ares Son-in-Law

Li Gengjin staggered back a few steps, his legs went weak, and he almost fell to the ground, his face full of fear and despair.

His eyes were fixed on Xiao Chen, as if he were looking at a demon from hell. Gone was his previous pride and ruthlessness, replaced only by endless fear.

Holding the Reverse Scale Sword, Xiao Chen slowly walked towards him step by step, his steps steady and each one heavy on the ground, as if stepping on Li Gengjin's heart, making his heart pound wildly, on the verge of collapse.

Xiao Chen's eyes remained bloodshot, and the killing intent emanating from him showed no sign of abating, as if only tearing Li Gengjin to pieces could quell the rage in his heart.

"You...you can't kill me!" Li Gengjin trembled with fear, screaming in a voice full of pleading.

"I am a member of the Li family! I am a core member of the Li family in the central region! If you kill me, the Li family will never let you off!"

The Li family's power is far greater than you imagine. They will hunt you down to the ends of the earth, making your life a living hell!

Xiao Chen remained silent, his eyes still cold, and his steps did not falter as he slowly approached him.

Jiang Meng is his Achilles' heel, the softest and most untouchable part of his heart. Anyone who dares to insult or slander Jiang Meng will only have one fate... death!

He simply raised the Reverse Scale Sword in his hand slowly. The sword light was sharp and dazzling, carrying a deadly pressure. Without the slightest hesitation, he slashed down with the sword.

The sword flashed, swift as lightning, and Li Gengjin's head flew high into the air, blood gushing out like a fountain, staining the surrounding rocks and weeds red.

His eyes were wide open, filled with disbelief and resentment. Even in death, he couldn't believe that he would die at the hands of an unknown nobody, and in such a tragic way.

Xiao Chen sheathed his sword and stood still, his face still terrifyingly gloomy, the killing intent around him gradually dissipating.

The crimson in his eyes slowly faded, returning to its usual calm, but a trace of lingering coldness remained deep within them.

After a long while, he slowly lowered his head and looked at the Myriad Thunder Refined Gold again.

The palm-sized piece of dark blue metal still lay quietly on the ground, its entire body a deep blue, its surface shimmering with a faint halo, radiating immense energy.

It was as if the fierce battle and bloody slaughter just now had nothing to do with it, and it still maintained its mystery and majesty.

Xiao Chen stepped forward, bent down, picked up the Myriad Thunder Refined Gold, and held it tightly in his hand, clearly sensing the vast and pure energy contained within. He felt a slight sense of relief...

This is the treasure that can awaken the two new gods in the Soul Tower. With it, he can improve his strength faster, find Jiang Meng faster, and fight against the Prison Clan with more confidence.

He took a deep breath, and with a thought, his immortal palace slowly opened. He carefully stored the Myriad Thunder Essence Gold in his hand into the immortal palace for safekeeping.

Just then, within the Soul Tower, Mo Lihai's deep and excited voice resounded in his mind once more, his tone filled with barely suppressed elation:
"Great! Excellent! With this Myriad Thunder Refined Gold, our great undertaking is assured! Xiao Chen, we will soon be able to awaken those two new gods, and at that time, our strength will experience a qualitative leap!"

Xiao Chen didn't speak, but just stared quietly at Li Gengjin's corpse on the ground, his brows furrowing slightly, a hint of doubt rising in his heart.

The Li family?

Which Li family?

He quickly searched his mind for all information about the "Li family," recalling everything from the top families in the central region to various powerful forces.

It seemed that only the Li family, to which Li Shicong and Li Changcun belonged, could do so, after all, that Li family was now one of the top ten families in the Dragon Kingdom. But he knew in his heart that the Li family, which could send out a master like Li Gengjin, who was among the top thirty on the Heavenly Ranking, was no ordinary force. They must be extremely well hidden and powerful.

Now that he has killed Li Gengjin, he has probably offended the mysterious Li family, and will surely face their revenge in the future.

He glanced at Li Gengjin's corpse, his eyes devoid of any pity, then turned to leave the valley...

It's not wise to linger here. The fighting and screams we just witnessed will surely attract even more powerful individuals. Staying here will only create more trouble.

After taking a few steps, Xiao Chen suddenly stopped, his brows furrowing slightly as a thought flashed through his mind…

As a core member of the Li family, Li Gengjin might possess something that could prove his family's identity. If we could find it, we might be able to learn about the Li family's background in advance and prepare accordingly.

He thought for a moment, then turned around and went back, squatted down, and carefully examined Li Gengjin's body.

Besides some loose silver coins and healing pills, there was also a completely black token.

The token is made of hard material and feels cool to the touch. On the front is engraved a powerful "Li" character, with deep strokes that exude a faint sense of pressure.

On the back, there is an engraving of a mountain peak, majestic and imposing, the meaning of which is unknown.

Xiao Chen picked up the token, examined it carefully, stored it in his body, and turned to leave again.

As night deepened and the mountains were shrouded in mist, Xiao Chen's figure quickly disappeared into the dense forest, as if he had never been there at all.

Behind him, only Li Gengjin's cold corpse and the bloodstains on the ground remained, appearing particularly eerie and terrifying under the moonlight.

As soon as Xiao Chen stepped out of the valley, he was met by a group of people who blocked his way.

Leading the group were seven or eight imposing middle-aged men, each with a tall and straight posture, radiating powerful energy fluctuations.

Each of them possessed the strength of the Celestial Realm, with a profound, restrained yet domineering aura, clearly not an ordinary powerhouse.
Behind them followed twenty or thirty young disciples, each with piercing eyes, high spirits, and weapons in hand. They were alert and exuded an impressive aura, clearly elites carefully cultivated by various powerful forces.

These people are all top experts in the central region, from different factions...

There are ancient families with a history spanning hundreds of years, Taoist sects with profound heritage, and members of the New Martial Arts Association.

Clearly, they were all drawn here by the lightning and sounds of battle, their purpose being to seize the Myriad Thunder Essence Gold.

Xiao Chen stopped, his expression calm, his gaze sweeping over the group without betraying his thoughts. He understood... what was bound to happen had finally arrived.

"it's him!"

In the crowd, a young disciple dressed in black pointed at Xiao Chen and shouted loudly, his tone filled with excitement and greed.

"Everyone saw the lightning strike just now. He was the first to rush into the valley, so the treasure must be on him!"

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone's gaze fell on Xiao Chen, their eyes filled with undisguised greed and hostility, like hungry wolves eyeing their prey, staring intently at him as if they wanted to devour him alive. (End of Chapter)