Pedestrians on the street parted ways, and at the street corner lay Li Tianyu, on the verge of death.
Moreover, his left arm was in a grotesque state, as if it had been severed.
The crowd was astonished, murmuring and pointing at Li Tianyu.
"Brother Tianyu, what happened to you?"
"Who is this person, to dare torture Brother Tianyu like this!"
Li Tianyu gasped weakly, his eyes filled with malice. He gritted his teeth and glared at the young man before him.
"I'm going to kill you!"
"Kill him and avenge Brother Tianyu!"
As soon as Li Tianyu spoke, several martial apprentices lunged at Li Tianyu.
They wanted to help him exact revenge, but they were met with a barrage of furious fists.
One punch to the chest sent them flying several meters away.
"Pfft!"
Li Tianyu spat blood, his face pale and his body weaker, leaving him vulnerable to further abuse.
"You, who exactly are you?" His eyes were bloodshot, and fear flickered deep within them.
*Slap—*
The answer was a slap across his other cheek.
Chu Chen watched him with a cold smile, "Do you guys remember me?"
"Are you Li Tianyu's lackey?"
Several Li family disciples recognized Li Tianyu. Their eyes turned cold as they looked at the man before them, a palpable killing intent surging from them.
"Yes, it is I."
Li Tianyu struggled to his feet, his face contorted as he stared at the man before him.
Tears of humiliation streamed down his face, "I'm going to kill you, I will definitely kill you!!"
"I'll grind your bones to dust!"
Li Tianyu roared, his entire being like a vengeful spirit, his heart filled with overwhelming hatred.
"Oh? You'll have to wait for your next life for that."
Chu Chen chuckled coldly, a glint of sharp light flashing in his eyes. He extended his hand.
His fingers curled, reaching forward, and he gripped Li Tianyu's neck. He lifted his head high, his gaze chilling.
Li Tianyu struggled desperately, but he could only look at the man inches away with helplessness and despair.
He seemed to see a horrific vision of himself being torn apart and tortured to death.
He was unwilling!
Why had he fallen into such a plight?!
"No! No!"
Li Tianyu screamed hysterically, but he had no chance to struggle further.
"Bang!"
Li Tianyu's head drooped, blood seeping from his neck, staining his clothes red.
Chu Chen released his grip, and Li Tianyu collapsed limply to the ground, his breath gone.
The surrounding martial apprentices were struck dumb with terror, staring at Chu Chen with wide, horrified eyes.
They had never imagined that this person's strength could be so formidable!
"Li Tianyu is dead."
"My heavens, he was a direct descendant of the Li family, and he was killed on the street!!"
"I heard that Li Tianyu snatched that person's woman, which angered the other party, and that's why he was killed."
On the street, the crowd chattered nervously, all of them shocked by what they had witnessed, their hearts filled with unease.
The death of a direct descendant of the Li family was no small matter; it was bound to lead to a bloody storm!
...
The Li Family.
Li Tianba's face was ashen as he looked at the elder before him, "Are you sure this is true?"
"Absolutely certain, the second young master's dantian has been crippled, and he's been thrown into the mass grave!"
"Damn it, who dares to do such a thing?" Li Tianba gritted his teeth.
"It's Chu Chen, he admitted it himself!"
Li Tianyu was carried before Li Tianba, his expression vacant, his eyes filled with hollow despair.
Seeing his beloved son reduced to a cripple, Li Tianba flew into a rage.
"Chu Chen, I will never forgive you!" Li Tianba roared, his voice like a thunderclap, deafening.
He turned and instructed the butler beside him.
"Immediately send people to track down the culprit. No matter the cost, you must find that little beast!"
The butler took his orders and quickly left the room, preparing to gather the household guards to search for the perpetrator.
"Father, let me handle this. I guarantee I'll find the culprit."
Li Lingyun stepped forward, his eyes glinting fiercely, radiating killing intent.
"Nephew Lingyun, I will handle this matter myself."
Li Tianba refused Li Lingyun.
Although he and Li Lingyun were relatives, there was still a layer of separation.
He was unaware of Li Lingyun's strength and worried that if he acted rashly, he might be in danger.
Li Lingyun's expression soured, but he couldn't refuse, so he retreated to his original position.
"I will be responsible for this matter. I hope you will not interfere."
Li Tianba cast a wary glance at Li Lingyun.
"Hmph!"
Li Lingyun let out a heavy snort, his face turning red.
He turned his head away indignantly, remaining silent, clearly furious.
Soon, Li Tianba left in a hurry with his men to tend to Li Tianyu.
Li Tianxing also followed, his expression fluctuating.
"Young Master, should we really let him go?" the servant beside Li Tianyu asked in a low voice.
"Let him go?" Li Tianyu's eyes were bloodshot, and he gritted his teeth. "How can I let him go? I want him dead!"
"Not only that, but I want him to experience all the pain and humiliation!"
Li Tianyu's tone was icy, and two beams of killing intent shot from his eyes.
...
Meanwhile, Lin Haotian was cultivating when he suddenly sensed an unfamiliar aura and opened his eyes.
"Who?!"
He felt it was strange, why would someone be spying on him while he was cultivating?
"It's you!"
Lin Haotian's pupils contracted. The man before him was none other than the one who had clashed with Li Tianyu last night, Chu Chen.
He hadn't expected the other party to dare show up today.
"Heh, you're quite clever."
"I guessed your identity wouldn't be simple, but I didn't expect you to dare enter the city alone?"
Lin Haotian looked at the man before him with disdain, not taking him seriously at all.
"Why wouldn't I dare?"
Chu Chen said coldly.
"Heh, you think I'm afraid of you?" Lin Haotian's lips curled into a mocking smile.
He walked slowly towards the man, "Let me tell you, the Li family is one of the top powers in Xuanyang City.
I advise you to be sensible and scram."
"Oh?" The man looked at him playfully, "You want to kill me?"
"What do you think?" Lin Haotian glanced at him indifferently, then drew the sword at his waist.
The blade hummed, emitting a sharp edge.
"You don't need to draw your weapon," the man said calmly.
He stood with his hands behind his back, in a relaxed posture, "Because I will personally kill you here."
"Hahaha, what a joke!" Chu Chen sneered.
Lin Haotian burst into laughter, looking at the man mockingly.
"So arrogant at such a young age, don't cry when you encounter an enemy later!"
"Enough nonsense, let the battle begin!"
Lin Haotian shouted coldly, leaping forward and charging at the man instantly.
His sword thrust forward, carrying a fierce gust of energy, slicing through the void!
*Swish—* The long sword broke through the air, carrying a biting gale, and attacked the man ruthlessly.
*Clang—*
A sound of metal colliding echoed, sparks flying!
"What?!" Lin Haotian was stunned because a tremendous force coursed through his arm, nearly dislocating it!
"What is your strength!"
Lin Haotian looked at the other party in astonishment. His previous move was a full-power burst, and the other party was unharmed!