"Who are you?" Mo Yunqing narrowed his eyes, his gaze deep as he scrutinized the young man before him.
The young man curved his lips into a slight smile, his gaze drifting over Mo Yunqing as if he were an ant, his tone laced with a hint of nonchalance.
"It doesn't matter who I am. You just need to understand that I am here to save her. She wouldn't want me to get hurt because of you."
Mo Yunqing's expression turned grim, his voice cold. "I told you, the affairs of Nanxi Kingdom have nothing to do with me. She wouldn't betray me!"
Why was this man questioning him like this? At this moment, a killing intent emanated from Mo Yunqing.
"Mo Yunqing!" Chu Chen's face turned crimson, his eyes fixed on Mo Yunqing.
The current Chu Chen had long lost his youthful immaturity, replaced by a resolute strength. Even under the gaze of so many people, he stood neither humble nor arrogant.
"This matter concerns you. You must bear all the responsibility!"
"I don't care about your internal affairs in Nanxi Kingdom. I only know that she is my wife, and that is enough."
Mo Yunqing's eyes gradually darkened, his voice growing colder.
This woman, no matter what misunderstandings they had in the past, they had been married for a long time. He would not hand her over to someone else!
"Mo Yunqing, don't be delusional. You will never marry her. There will be no possibility between you!" A flicker of hatred crossed Chu Chen's eyes.
"I love her, that's all!" A deafening roar shook the very ground.
Chu Chen froze, staring dumbfounded at the shattered roof above him.
He never expected that Mo Yunqing would dare to destroy the Fengqi Palace in front of so many people!
Fengqi Palace was the most noble place in Nanxi Kingdom. How could outsiders defile it at will?
Yet, Mo Yunqing seemed unconcerned. A sinister smile played on his lips, a smile that sent shivers down one's spine.
"Mo Yunqing, you deserve to die!" Chu Chen clenched his fists tightly, turning to glare at Mo Yunqing in fury.
"Indeed, I deserve to die," Mo Yunqing scoffed. "I will let you know what happens when you anger this king!"
"Why are you all standing there?" Mo Yunqing turned to the guards behind him, his eyes filled with gloom.
The guards were startled, then drew their weapons and advanced on Chu Chen in unison.
Mo Yunqing sneered and waved his hand, signaling the guards to stand down.
"You really intend to make a move on me?" Chu Chen scoffed, his gaze mocking Mo Yunqing.
A sarcastic curve touched Mo Yunqing's lips. "A battle between us is inevitable, but this time it's different from back then."
His strength had been inferior back then, which was why he had to choose to flee. This time, he would never lose to this scoundrel!
Chu Chen's face turned ashen, his teeth gritted. "Since you are so stubborn, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Mo Yunqing's cold gaze fell upon Chu Chen, growing ever colder. "You are no match for me!"
Chu Chen's fists creaked as he clenched them. Suddenly, he let out two booming laughs. "Then today, I will test your skills. Mo Yunqing, this matter today..."
"Is caused by you, and I will not stand idly by!" He had roamed the martial world for over twenty years. How could he tolerate being deceived by a mere brat?
"Good," Mo Yunqing said with a cold laugh. "Let's fight!"
Chu Chen's figure flickered, and he lunged towards Mo Yunqing. As he brought down his palm, a gust of wind whipped up his robes, like a hurricane.
His speed was astonishing, closing in on Mo Yunqing in the blink of an eye.
"Mo Yunqing," the young man's voice was filled with tenacity and stubbornness. "Didn't you say I was no match for you? Then I'll prove it to you. I'm not inferior to you, and even..."
Suddenly, a force struck him head-on. Chu Chen hastily retracted his attack, narrowly dodging the blow. His face turned ashen, his eyes filled with intense killing intent.
"You are no match for me," Mo Yunqing looked down at Chu Chen from above. "Why do you think I concealed my strength back then?
Why do you think I married a good-for-nothing? You are too foolish, so foolish that you can't even recognize your enemy's enemy!"
Chu Chen's mind buzzed, his dark eyes fixed on Mo Yunqing.
"That's right, I pretended ignorance because I feared you. But whatever I want to do, no one can stop me!"
Killing intent surged in Mo Yunqing's eyes. "Since you have come here, you will not leave safely."
With a raise of his hand, all the guards swarmed forward, instantly surrounding Chu Chen.
A sense of panic rose in Chu Chen's heart, a feeling of unease engulfing his chest.
"If you are wise, surrender obediently, or don't blame me for showing no mercy," Mo Yunqing narrowed his eyes, his voice carrying a warning.
Chu Chen took a deep breath, suppressing the fear within him, and took a slow step forward.
Boom! A sharp sword wind slashed down from the void, landing at Chu Chen's feet, instantly kicking up a cloud of dust.
"If you want to capture me, you'll have to step over my corpse!" As the dignified Fourth Prince of Nanxi Kingdom, he would never be humiliated.
A dismissive curve graced Mo Yunqing's lips, as if he didn't regard Chu Chen at all.
"Chu Chen, I originally spared your life out of past sentiment, but you insisted on seeking death."
As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding guards drew their swords and charged at Chu Chen, their blades glinting brightly in the sunlight.
Chu Chen's expression was grave. He stepped over the broken sword on the ground, his own long sword raised to parry the attacks.
Boom! Chu Chen was forced back several steps, sweat beading on his forehead.
He was astonished at how much Mo Yunqing's strength had improved.
Previously, Mo Yunqing was no match for him, but now... his attacks could no longer harm Mo Yunqing in the slightest.
"Mo Yunqing, I am not reconciled. Why did you win?" Madness flickered in Chu Chen's eyes as he let out a low roar.
Fierce spiritual energy erupted, crashing into the group of guards with a thunderous boom, instantly sending them flying and in disarray.
Mo Yunqing frowned slightly, his indifferent gaze falling on Chu Chen.
"You were indeed hiding your strength!" Chu Chen sneered. "Aren't you hiding yours too? We're in the same boat!"
Mo Yunqing's expression was grim. Chu Chen's words had indeed struck a nerve.
He had refused to admit his defeat back then, choosing to leave without letting anyone know he had been defeated by Chu Chen.
But now... Chu Chen curved his lips into a faint smile, his eyes filled with mockery and disdain.
"Chu Chen, today I will surely make you pay the price!"
"Then you can try," Mo Yunqing's figure flickered, and he appeared before Chu Chen, unleashing a palm strike. The immense power stirred up a colossal wave that surged towards Chu Chen.
Chu Chen's body plummeted like a shooting star, crashing into the ruins.