Across the world.
Those who followed the hunt were utterly shocked.
In the distant capital, Yu Mengzhi and Xu Yaoyao clenched their fists, their faces filled with overwhelming joy.
Chen Jinzhao was indeed still Chen Jinzhao.
Just as invincible as ever, sweeping through the world with unmatched power!
"This is wonderful!" Xu Yaoyao cheered.
"I thought Brother Jinzhao would at least sustain some injuries, but I never expected him to have grown to this extent. Perhaps he is truly the chosen one."
Shan Li Qianhui touched her belly, a hint of pride in her expression.
Yu Mengzhi mused inwardly, "As expected of my man, not just any stray cat or dog can mess with him."
He is Chen Jinzhao, a one-of-a-kind existence!
Changbai Mountain.
Xu Nianqing stood on the second-floor railing, looking down at the ravaged courtyard.
Blood stained the snow, like proud plum blossoms blooming on a white canvas, causing Xu Nianqing to murmur involuntarily, "This painting is truly beautiful, it's hard not to be lost in its splendor."
On the mysterious forum, the discussion had exploded.
"Am I seeing things? Or is the reality truly this outrageous?"
"He, he single-handedly killed three S-class powerhouses, and even severed Anthony's hand, all while appearing effortless and composed!"
"In my youth, I didn't understand the power of the Candle Dragon; only now do I realize how formidable he is."
"He might have broken through his limitations and become one of the most powerful individuals in this world, a being beyond S-class. In Chinese legends, he is akin to a celestial being on earth, no longer merely human."
"It must be said, Kawanoo Seiji and Anthony are in grave danger."
"..."
The forum fell silent once more.
For they all knew, the outcome was sealed from the very beginning.
In the courtyard.
Chen Jinzhao looked at Kawanoo Seiji and the injured Anthony, "At this point, you should realize you are no match for me. Do you still wish to continue fighting?"
Kawanoo Seiji and Anthony exchanged a glance, then Kawanoo Seiji grit his teeth and asked, "If we don't attack, will you not hunt us down to the last one?"
Chen Jinzhao smiled.
Revealing his pearly white teeth, "Of course not. I'm merely offering you a swift end."
The more you struggle, the more painful your death will be.
Anthony's face darkened. He said to Kawanoo Seiji, "What's the point of talking nonsense with him? We can only die standing, not live kneeling! Moreover, Chen Jinzhao never intended to spare us from the start. Instead of begging for mercy, let's fight with all our might!"
"We will have no regrets, even in death!"
Kawanoo Seiji laughed heartily upon hearing this, "Indeed, even if we face death, we will stand tall!"
"Come, fight!"
Chen Jinzhao, wielding the Tai Sui, once again engaged in a fierce battle with them.
Both sides were fighting with their all, determined to fight to the death and decide the victor.
Half a minute later.
Chen Jinzhao's blade took two heads.
Two minutes later.
Chen Jinzhao's fist pierced the heart of an S-class powerhouse, crushing it with his bare hands.
Five minutes later.
Chen Jinzhao blew apart the head of another S-class, causing his immediate demise.
Thus.
Out of the nine-person hunting party, only Kawanoo Seiji and Anthony remained.
During the recent struggle, the two had exerted their utmost strength, while Chen Jinzhao hadn't even broken a sweat. With such a disparity in power, the gap between them widened considerably! Victory seemed an unreachable goal for the two.
Kawanoo Seiji stopped attacking, standing in the wind and snow, and said with a bitter smile, "We have lost."
Anthony had intended to continue fighting Chen Jinzhao, but upon hearing Kawanoo Seiji's words, his expression turned dejected, as if all his strength had been drained. He stood there, choosing to stop fighting, just like Kawanoo Seiji.
Chen Jinzhao ceased his attack.
Anthony sighed, "I always thought the gap between us and you wasn't that large. I never imagined reality would strike us so forcefully. The difference between us is like a chasm, insurmountable. I accept defeat wholeheartedly!"
Kawanoo Seiji, with a hint of unwillingness, clenched his fists, veins bulging on his neck, "I don't understand. Why are you Chinese so powerful, yet still choose to wage war upon us Easterners? This is not right; you cannot earn respect by winning!"
Clearly.
This powerhouse from the East was not convinced.
A faint smile appeared on Chen Jinzhao's face, "What use is your dissatisfaction? Furthermore, it was clearly the Easterners who initiated the attack first. We in China adhere to the principle of eradicating roots and stems, which is why we took action against you. Ultimately, it is an issue with your Eastern nation. I am powerful, but that is not a reason for me not to act. The same applies between nations. As for the 'righteousness' you speak of, what is that? Since the dawn of human civilization, periods of peace have always been fleeting, with the majority of time spent in endless conflict."
"The unequal distribution of global resources makes war inevitable."
"Only with sufficient strength can one earn respect! As for your assertion that China will not be respected, it is because our fists are not yet hard enough. Once our fists are so strong that they are unmatched, we will naturally earn the respect of all."
Only now.
Did Chen Jinzhao understand the meaning of Li Tianze's words back then—
His crime is mine, his merits are for eternity.
Although Chen Jinzhao did not agree with Li Tianze's character, he agreed with his philosophy.
Kawanoo Seiji trembled, saying with a hint of apprehension, "Only now has this Candle Dragon grown sharp fangs, proving his ambition to the world! Possessing immense power alone does not earn one respect."
Facing the incomparably powerful Chen Jinzhao, Kawanoo Seiji felt only profound despair.
He was trembling!
"You are a malevolent dragon, and sooner or later, the people of the world will unite against you. Have you never considered that you too might face the same fate as us?" Kawanoo Seiji questioned. Chen Jinzhao sighed, "Times change. At least my historical mission is complete. I no longer care how I die in the future, or in what manner."
Chen Jinzhao only cared about the present!
A chill permeated Kawanoo Seiji's entire being. After a long cry to the heavens, he declared, "Very well, I shall watch you from the underworld, and await your reunion with us in hell!"
With that said.
Kawanoo Seiji raised his sword, intending to commit suicide.
Chen Jinzhao hurled the Tai Sui, knocking the short sword from Kawanoo Seiji's hand. Kawanoo Seiji looked at Chen Jinzhao in astonishment. Chen Jinzhao said with a light tone, "I haven't allowed you to die yet, so you cannot. You will die by my hand, do you understand?"
Kawanoo Seiji's entire body felt frozen!
Chen Jinzhao was becoming less and less like a human, more like the legendary tyrannical and wicked dragon!
"You will face retribution!" Kawanoo Seiji roared again.
Chen Jinzhao smiled, "Even if I face retribution, you will still die by my hand. I do not wish for someone else to do it."
"Farewell."
A cold gleam flew from Chen Jinzhao's hand, reaching Kawanoo Seiji's neck with incredible speed, piercing it!
Kawanoo Seiji's eyes began to glaze over, his pupils widening.
Thump!
This guardian of the Eastern imperial family fell into the snow.
Kawanoo Seiji—Dead!