"You, you dare to kill my soldiers!"
Within the great hall, Zhang Zhiyuan roared in fury, his voice filled with rage.
The surrounding soldiers also wore expressions of shock. They had not expected Chu Chen to dare kill Zhang Zhiyuan's confidant.
After all, that was Zhang Zhiyuan's most capable副将, a peak four-star Martial Emperor whose strength was unmatched in the entire Daliang City. Few could kill him.
Yet, such a master was instantly defeated by Chu Chen in a single move.
Chu Chen glanced at the corpse lying on the ground, then turned to face Zhang Zhiyuan.
His gaze remained calm, as if killing the soldier had not caused him the slightest guilt.
"Chu Chen, you have immense courage!"
Zhang Zhiyuan shouted coldly, "You dare to attack my personal guard. Do you know your crime?"
Chu Chen shook his head and said indifferently, "I apologize, General. He brought it upon himself. It has nothing to do with me."
"You, you..." Zhang Zhiyuan was so choked by Chu Chen's words that he was speechless for a long time.
Chu Chen's gaze swept across the surrounding soldiers, then turned to Zhang Zhiyuan, and he slowly spoke, "General, the soldiers of our Daliang Army.
They are the sons of the people of Daliang City, and they serve Daliang City with utmost loyalty every day.
Yet, you intend to cut off all their paths to survival. Have you ever considered their feelings?"
"They are the parents and guardians of the people of Daliang City, our brothers and sisters, the pillars of our families. But you, for your own selfish gain,
wish to exterminate them all. Do you not think such an act is too cruel?"
Zhang Zhiyuan's pupils contracted sharply. "Chu Chen, you dare to lecture this general? You are simply arrogant!"
Chu Chen's gaze swept over the other generals in the hall and said, "He is the protector of Daliang City, and I am the protector of this Daliang City.
You are merely a strategist. I advise you not to bully others with your influence, or we will have to fight!" Zhang Zhiyuan was instantly enraged upon hearing this.
Chu Chen's tone was too arrogant, and he even dared to insult him in public. In his eyes, Chu Chen was simply courting death.
"Chu Chen, are you forcing me to use forbidden means?"
"Then by all means, try it."
"Good! Very good!"
Zhang Zhiyuan's eyes narrowed, a cold glint flashing within them.
"Kill him!"
Zhang Zhiyuan roared, and immediately, all the generals in the great hall rushed out of the hall, lunging towards Chu Chen.
"Boom!"
Outside the great hall, a sudden, deafening roar erupted. A terrifying force emanated from afar, instantly blowing away all the soldiers within the hall.
"Pfft!"
"Pfft!"
"Pfft!"
Accompanied by screams, soldiers within the hall were continuously blown away, blood splattering.
"Who is it!"
Zhang Zhiyuan's expression changed slightly, and he quickly retreated, avoiding the powerful force.
Under the impact of this power, he was unable to resist even a bit.
"Bang!"
Chu Chen had also not expected such a powerful existence outside the hall. He retreated several steps before steadying himself.
He looked towards the entrance of the hall, his eyes filled with solemnity.
He had not deliberately concealed his cultivation earlier; he had only wanted to make those generals retreat.
He had not expected that the power he had casually unleashed would be so terrifying.
"What is going on?"
"Who is it?"
"Quick, quickly inform His Majesty."
Zhang Zhiyuan and the others looked towards the entrance of the hall, their faces filled with panic.
They could not imagine that a powerful expert was lurking outside the hall.
If such a person were not eliminated, Daliang City would surely fall in the future.
Zhang Zhiyuan took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.
His gaze fell upon the main gate, and he said in a deep voice, "May I ask who you are, sir? Might you be willing to come out for a chat?"
Outside the great hall, there was silence.
"Hahaha, the Lord of Daliang City is indeed the Lord of Daliang City. You have already guessed my identity.
Since that is the case, I shall come out and meet you to see the gap between us!" Chu Chen laughed to the sky.
As his voice fell, all the soldiers in the great hall changed color, their eyes filled with dread.
The Lord of Daliang City was a super expert at the four-star Martial Emperor level, renowned throughout Daliang City.
Moreover, it was said that he was an exceptionally brave hero on the battlefield.
Yet now, he had been killed by Chu Chen in a single move. Just how strong was Chu Chen's power?
The soldiers of Daliang City held their breath.
They looked at Chu Chen with fear in their eyes, even their breathing becoming cautious.
"Chu Chen, you are courting death!"
Zhang Zhiyuan roared, his body trembling, and a powerful wave of energy erupted from him.
His face turned red, clearly indicating his extreme anger.
This Chu Chen dared to challenge his authority, truly tired of living!
"Chu Chen, today, you will surely die!" With that, he threw a punch at Chu Chen.
This punch contained all his strength. If it landed, Chu Chen would undoubtedly die.
Chu Chen looked at the massive fist, his expression becoming even colder.
"Bang!" Chu Chen also threw a punch.
The two fists collided, emitting a violent roar.
A terrifying force erupted from the point of their intersection, sweeping out like a storm.
Chu Chen's figure was once again forced back.
His face was pale, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
However, Zhang Zhiyuan fared even worse. He retreated five or six steps before stabilizing himself, his face pale, his eyes filled with shock.
His arm had gone numb from being unable to withstand the immense power.
Chu Chen could actually clash head-on with him?
How was this possible?
"Impossible! You are merely a three-star Martial Ancestor, how can you possess such powerful physical strength?" Zhang Zhiyuan was utterly shocked.
Chu Chen looked at Zhang Zhiyuan, a mocking smile appearing on his lips. "What? Is my cultivation realm lower than yours?"
Chu Chen's words made Zhang Zhiyuan's expression even more grim.
"Your strength is indeed inferior to mine, but your age is more than a year younger than mine. How can you contend with me?"
"Heh heh, is this what is called cultivation resources? Is it that talent determines the speed of growth?"
"In this vast world, only by possessing sufficiently strong power can one obtain sufficient status."
"In my opinion, so-called cultivation resources are nothing but trash." Chu Chen said coldly.
On this continent, strength represented everything.
If one's strength was insufficient, then one could only submit to the strong.