My Ares Son-in-Law

Bai Shijing, standing at the front of the crowd, had an uncertain expression, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he wasn't overly shocked...

In his view, the deaths of the two members of the Zhao family were purely due to underestimating their opponent. They were too arrogant and did not take Xiao Chen seriously, which is why Xiao Chen was able to strike them down.

He knew in his heart that Xiao Chen was able to obtain that rare treasure from the valley, so he must have some real skills, and was by no means as simple as he appeared on the surface.

The reason he didn't make the first move was that he wanted to reap the benefits while waiting for Xiao Chen to exhaust his true energy and strength in the battle of attrition before seizing the treasure, thus killing two birds with one stone.

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!

That was his plan.

He didn't believe that even if Xiao Chen was strong, he could withstand the onslaught of so many powerful figures and escape unscathed. In the end, the treasure would still be his.

The other powerful figures in the New Martial Arts Association shared the same thought. They stood firmly in place, their expressions calm, like fishermen sitting on a fishing platform, not in a hurry to make a move.

They were well aware of Xiao Chen's strength. They already knew about Xiao Chen's killing of the New Martial Arts Association disciples and knew that Xiao Chen was no easy opponent.

The reason they remained inactive was to wait for other forces to weaken Xiao Chen first, and then make their move to easily capture him, so they could both avenge themselves and seize the treasure.

It was precisely because of Xiao Chen's thunderous and overwhelming methods that he instantly killed two top experts.

For a moment, no one dared to step forward and provoke them anymore. Even though they still coveted the treasure, no one dared to risk their lives.

Everyone watched intently, their eyes fixed on Xiao Chen, filled with apprehension and hesitation. They wanted to seize the treasure, yet feared being killed on the spot by Xiao Chen, caught in a dilemma.

Xiao Chen slowly swept his gaze over everyone present, his expression calm and undisturbed, and said in a composed tone, "Since you all have nothing to say and no one dares to stop me, then I shall take my leave!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Chen turned to leave, intending to take Qin Xianglan away from Wanhua Mountain as soon as possible while everyone was still in shock and watching, to avoid any unforeseen complications.

But just as he lifted his foot, three old men in green robes suddenly stepped out from the crowd and blocked his path.

He exuded a powerful aura, his expression was solemn, and his eyes held a hint of fear, yet also a hint of greed.

"My Qingyun Sect would like to experience the skills of the legendary number one person in the Western Region."

The elderly man in the center, dressed in a green robe, spoke slowly, his voice steady and carrying a hint of arrogance... They had clearly learned about Xiao Chen's background and strength from the discussions around them.

Although they were somewhat wary of Xiao Chen's strength, the heavenly treasure was too tempting. It was a rare item from beyond the realm, enough to make them risk everything.

Fortune favors the bold! They felt this was worth the gamble!
Moreover, all three of them are top experts of the Qingyun Sect, with profound cultivation. Any one of them is a cut above the two experts from the Zhao family. When the three of them join forces, their strength is even more terrifying.

Moreover, from the very beginning, they put aside all their contempt and were fully prepared, paying close attention to every detail.

In their view, no matter how strong Xiao Chen was, it was absolutely impossible for him to defeat the three of them!
"Xiao Chen, handing over the treasure will benefit both of us, and besides..." The elderly man in the green robe in the center wanted to continue persuading Xiao Chen to hand over the treasure voluntarily to avoid unnecessary trouble. But before he could finish speaking, Xiao Chen had already made his move without the slightest hesitation, his eyes blazing with killing intent!
"I said, anyone who takes another step forward will be killed on the spot!"

A cold shout, like a thunderclap, resounded through the sky. The murderous intent in the voice chilled everyone to the bone, instantly drowning out all the discussions present.

A powerful aura seemed to surge around Xiao Chen, his true energy surging wildly. His figure moved like lightning, and in the blink of an eye, he had already rushed in front of the three old men in green robes. His speed was so fast that the three of them did not have time to react.

His flesh and blood trembled violently, and his deliberately suppressed true energy surged out like a river bursting its banks, sweeping across his entire body. An extremely terrifying aura erupted from his body and soared into the sky.

This aura was so terrifying and domineering that everyone present was stunned and retreated, their faces showing fear.

No one expected that Xiao Chen would take the initiative and strike so quickly and ruthlessly, giving the other party no chance to speak!
The three elderly men in green robes instantly became extremely solemn, and their apprehension turned into fear.

They dared not be careless in the slightest, and immediately circulated their internal energy. Three powerful energy barriers instantly formed, blocking all of Xiao Chen's attack routes.

At the same time, the three of them simultaneously unleashed a palm strike, the wind from which was fierce and carried a world-destroying power, aiming directly at Xiao Chen's vital points, each strike potentially fatal.

One of the elderly men in a green robe leaped into the air and swooped down from above, his five fingers curved like hooks, carrying a sharp gust of wind, aiming straight for Xiao Chen's head, attempting to kill him with a single blow and end the battle quickly.

The next instant, a cold light flashed in Xiao Chen's hand, and a dazzling blue light burst forth from his body.

The Reverse Scale Sword is drawn!
As divine energy flowed continuously into it, the sword emitted a clear and sharp sound, like a dragon's roar, echoing through the mountains and forests. The sword light was dazzling, so bright that people couldn't open their eyes.

The sword flashed, as fast as lightning!
"Shhhhhhh!"

The sword aura unfolded instantly, a cold wind arose, and the sword energy was sharp. Xiao Chen held the Reverse Scale Sword, and with a slight movement of his wrist, countless sharp sword lights burst out from the sword and intertwined into a huge sword net.

In an instant, the entire Wanhua Mountain was filled with sword shadows and sword light, like a torrential rain pouring down from the heavens, plunging straight into the netherworld and enveloping the surrounding wilderness.

The three old men in green robes were completely enveloped, giving them no chance to dodge.

The three old men in green robes originally intended to use their combined strength to block all of Xiao Chen's escape routes and kill him, but unexpectedly, they were countered by Xiao Chen's fierce sword intent and found themselves in a desperate situation.

"What kind of swordsmanship is this! How can it be so terrifying!"

An old man in a green robe looked terrified, his voice trembling, his eyes filled with disbelief... He had cultivated the sword for decades and had seen countless exquisite sword techniques, but he had never seen such a fierce and domineering sword technique.

"This sword intent... is too powerful, I can't withstand it at all!"

Another old man in a green robe had a deathly pale face and his blood was churning. He was intimidated by the sharp sword intent and felt extremely uncomfortable all over. His body was stiff and he almost lost the strength to raise his hand to defend himself.

Enveloped in a sky full of sword light, the three old men in green robes felt a chill seep into their bones; the fierce sword energy seemed to penetrate to their very marrow, making them shiver uncontrollably. (End of Chapter)