The atmosphere had become tense.
Beside him, Luo Feng shouted, "How can you be so arrogant, you scoundrel? This is China, not the territory of your aristocratic families."
"This place will not tolerate your rampages!"
Hmm?
Wu Chengyang looked at Luo Feng.
The latter met Wu Chengyang's gaze and inexplicably felt immense pressure, like Mount Tai crushing down, making him unable to move! Even more terrifying was that Luo Feng felt all his nerves tightening, his muscles aching as if they were about to tear.
"You haven't even touched the threshold of the Shackled realm, yet you dare speak to me in this tone. You truly don't fear death," Wu Chengyang said coldly.
He raised his hand and threw a short knife, which flew straight towards Luo Feng.
If nothing unexpected happened, this short knife would pierce Luo Feng's forehead and end his life.
Luo Feng was sweating profusely.
Locked by Wu Chengyang's aura, he was unable to move and could only stand there waiting for death.
Just as Luo Feng thought he was doomed, another cold glint flew over, knocking Wu Chengyang's short knife away and allowing Luo Feng to narrowly escape.
*Hoo!*
Luo Feng gasped for air, having narrowly escaped death.
Chen Jinzhao had made his move.
After saving Luo Feng, Chen Jinzhao said calmly, "He is my little brother. You cannot touch him."
Only then did Wu Chengyang look at Chen Jinzhao properly. After a moment, he smiled and said, "Impressive. You have already broken through to the Shackled realm. Those who can break through to this realm outside are truly exceptional. No wonder the Li family was annihilated by your hand."
Chen Jinzhao leisurely got up, also sizing up Wu Chengyang seriously.
He asked with slight interest, "In your homeland, are there many strong individuals like you?"
Wu Chengyang was willing to answer Chen Jinzhao's question. "I know what you're worried about. There aren't many people like me over there, otherwise, we would have divided this world long ago."
Is it that they are unwilling?
It's simply that they are incapable.
Chen Jinzhao nodded. "Alright, then I will now answer the question you asked earlier. I don't want to die, and I won't die, but I want to spar with you. If I win, I will give you a swift end, saving you from torture."
"Hahaha, interesting," Wu Chengyang laughed heartily.
"Dealing with the old men in your secular world too much, it's quite interesting to deal with a young person like you. Since you've said so, I also promise to give you a swift end."
"Please."
Chen Jinzhao unbuttoned his white shirt, intending to show his skills.
This would be a good opportunity to gauge the abilities of these aristocratic youths, making it easier to deal with them in the future.
Luo Feng stepped forward to dissuade him.
He said to Chen Jinzhao, "Mr. Chen, isn't this too risky? This guy gives me a strong sense of danger. I'm afraid..."
Chen Jinzhao threw the shirt he had taken off into Luo Feng's hands and said casually, "What's there to be afraid of? At worst, it's just death. If I die, please take care of my family. As for military matters, you can consult Qin Fengwu."
He had settled his affairs in one sentence.
Luo Feng knew he couldn't stop Chen Jinzhao, so he could only say, "Then, Brother Chen, you must go all out. I believe you can definitely win this fight!"
Chen Jinzhao nodded.
Wu Chengyang was already waiting in the courtyard. It was evident that this powerhouse from the Wu family felt no pressure and was fully confident of killing Chen Jinzhao.
Li Erzhou walked to the entrance of the assembly hall and looked at the two men in the courtyard.
He sighed with emotion, "Chen Jinzhao's arrogance will eventually come at a price. It seems that day is today."
Luo Feng, naturally unconvinced, retorted, "Old Master Li, aren't you speaking too soon?"
"Young man, you don't understand these longevity aristocratic families, so you wouldn't know how terrifying they are. These few aristocratic families united are enough to overthrow a dynasty. What is a mere Chen Jinzhao compared to the longevity aristocratic families?" Li Erzhou felt an inexplicable sense of satisfaction. Luo Feng said sinisterly, "You'd better pray Brother Chen wins."
"Why?" Li Erzhou asked, puzzled.
Luo Feng's tone became somewhat cold. "If Brother Chen loses, I will kill your entire family without leaving anyone alive."
Li Erzhou's expression was stunned, and then he said unceremoniously, "You and Chen Jinzhao are truly alike. If this were ancient times, perhaps no one would be able to restrain you. However, to witness Chen Jinzhao's death with my own eyes, I have no regrets even if I die."
"Then I will kill you first when Brother Chen is about to lose," Luo Feng added.
Li Erzhou: "..."
In the courtyard.
Wu Chengyang saw the numerous grotesque scars on Chen Jinzhao's body and couldn't help but show surprise. Then he nodded and said, "These are symbols of honor. No wonder you could enter the Shackled realm at such a young age. However, there are different levels to the Shackled realm. Today, I will let you witness how strong a true Shackled realm expert is!"
"Die!"
A roar fell.
Luo Feng felt his eardrums were about to burst, forcing him to cover his ears.
Immediately after.
A surging energy fluctuation emanated from Wu Chengyang. This energy fluctuation seemed to contain an aura of destruction, making Luo Feng feel a sense of despair, as he could feel the immense gap between himself and Wu Chengyang!
It was like an insurmountable chasm!
Wu Chengyang instantly appeared before Chen Jinzhao, a short knife now in his hand.
The short knife cut through the void, a cold glint flashing!
Even an S-class elite soldier standing here would only be beheaded.
But—
The person Wu Chengyang was facing was Chen Jinzhao!
Chen Jinzhao had already entered the Shackled realm, how could he be captured without a fight? As the cold glint of the short knife was about to slice through his neck, Chen Jinzhao raised his Tai Sui to block the attack!
*Clang!*
The two short knives collided, splashing dazzling sparks.
Wu Chengyang was slightly startled.
He knew that the short knife in his hand was forged from extraterrestrial meteorite iron, and even special alloys might not be able to withstand it. What was the origin of the short knife in Chen Jinzhao's hand that it remained completely undamaged?
At the same time.
Wu Chengyang's tiger's mouth went numb, and the short knife almost slipped from his grasp.
The first exchange ended, and neither of them gained any advantage over the other.
Chen Jinzhao had already prepared himself mentally. On the other hand, Wu Chengyang's expression was grim because he believed his strength was far superior to Chen Jinzhao's and that he could subdue the latter within three moves. Now, reality fell far short of his expectations, which Wu Chengyang found unacceptable.
"Heh..." Wu Chengyang sneered.
Seeing the nick on his short knife, he said in a chilling tone, "I have taken a liking to the treasure blade in your hand. A renowned blade should follow a worthy master, otherwise, it will be tarnished."
Chen Jinzhao looked down at Tai Sui.
This was his old companion who had fought alongside him for ten years. They were already in sync, and sometimes Chen Jinzhao felt that Tai Sui was a part of his own body.
Hearing Wu Chengyang's words, Chen Jinzhao smiled, "If you can kill me, then by all means take Tai Sui. I wouldn't want to let Tai Sui be tarnished. Unfortunately, I don't think you have that opportunity. However, I can use your blood to water Tai Sui and make it even stronger!"
Wu Chengyang was not angered. Instead, he felt some admiration for Chen Jinzhao.
Normally, an ordinary person would be unable to break through their Shackles and enter the Shackled realm in the chaotic outside world, but Chen Jinzhao had achieved it!
This meant that Chen Jinzhao possessed exceptional talent, something even Wu Chengyang admitted to not having.
If Chen Jinzhao could join the Wu family, or become their partner, he would surely reach new heights in the future!
"Chen Jinzhao, you are strong," Wu Chengyang said.
"Are you interested in joining the Wu family and becoming my son-in-law? If you can join the Wu family, I believe with their help, you might one day be able to reach the Yaoguang realm and become a king who dominates one region!"
Yaoguang realm, capable of becoming king!