Free Web NovelChapter 74: Chapter 74: Kneel Down and Say: I Shouldn’t Have Provoked Cao Yunlong
Under Chen Xuan’s intense stare, Xu Tong’s muscles tensed. A prickling pain, like a thousand needles, spread across his skin, and his scalp went numb.
"What... what do you want with Xu Tong?"
Xu Tong demanded, a mix of shock and anger in his voice.
"You’re Xu Tong?"
Chen Xuan’s eyes narrowed.
"No, I’m not Xu Tong!"
Xu Tong cried out in terror.
"Who is Xu Tong?"
Chen Xuan’s gaze swept over the others as he barked the question.
The four disciples from the Twelve Alliances who had led them there scrambled over in a panic. They pointed directly at Xu Tong and said, "He’s Xu Tong!"
"So it is you."
Chen Xuan’s gaze fell upon Xu Tong once more, bringing with it an even greater pressure, like an invisible mountain crushing down on him. It became difficult for Xu Tong to even breathe.
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Xu Tong’s face was a mask of fury as he hastily backed away.
’Is this guy a lunatic?’
’He showed up out of nowhere, severely injured Liu Mei without a word, and now he’s got his sights on me.’
’I’m sure I’ve never provoked a master of this caliber!’
"What am I doing? You provoked Cao Yunlong, causing him to attack me. That led to me killing him. Cao Yunlong was the main culprit, and you were his accomplice. So, what do you think I’m going to do?"
Chen Xuan’s voice was cold. He lifted his foot off Zhao Mei and started walking toward Xu Tong.
"What?"
Xu Tong’s face was a picture of horror.
’Cao Yunlong is dead?’
"Who in the hell are you?"
He still couldn’t figure out Chen Xuan’s true identity. He mentally ran through a list of every expert he could think of.
But no one matched this man’s description.
"Chen Xuan!"
Chen Xuan said coldly, continuing to advance.
"You’re Chen Xuan?"
Xu Tong’s face was filled with utter disbelief.
On the ground, Zhao Mei—beaten horribly, covered in blood, and on the verge of death—trembled uncontrollably in absolute terror.
’He’s Chen Xuan?’
’How could he be so terrifying?’
"That’s right!"
As the word left his lips, Chen Xuan’s body seemed to teleport. He appeared before Xu Tong in an instant, cloaked in a terrifying wave of heat. He balled his fist and threw a ferocious punch.
His Indestructible Fist Intent erupted. A dense Martial Dao intent shot toward the heavens, surging as if it had become tangible, creating a terrifying and irresistible mental illusion.
’If I’m going to crush him...’
’...I’ll crush him completely!’
’I can’t let him harbor any hope.’
’Otherwise, he’ll get the false impression that he’s my equal!’
Xu Tong’s scalp prickled with terror. He felt as if he were about to be struck by an erupting volcano. Every muscle in his body convulsed as he let out a great roar and unleashed a terrifying Forbidden Technique to meet Chen Xuan’s attack head-on.
BOOM!!
CRACK!
The impact of their fists was deafening.
It was like two massive shockwaves colliding. The powerful, terrifying ripple sent sand and stone flying, and debris shot out in all directions as if dozens of cannons had been fired at once.
"Aaargh!"
Xu Tong screamed in agony after a single exchange. Even with his Forbidden Technique, it was useless. The power he had painstakingly gathered was torn to shreds instantly. A terrifying force, like a raging dragon, shattered his arm bone and slammed viciously into his chest.
BANG!
Xu Tong coughed up a mouthful of blood, his bones shattered. His body flew backward like a dry leaf and crashed heavily in the distance. His face was twisted in agony, and he was on the brink of death.
*[You have publicly and severely injured a show-off. Your satisfaction is immense. Retribution Points +4000!]*
Everyone watching was filled with terror, their bodies trembling.
Those who had been waiting to see Chen Xuan make a fool of himself couldn’t believe their eyes.
’How could this be?’
’Are you telling me *this* is Chen Xuan?’
’Xu Tong used a Forbidden Technique and couldn’t even withstand a single blow?’
’What kind of monster is this?’
Behind him, Shen Yunfei and the others who had followed wore priceless expressions.
’A bunch of trash!’
’If they knew Chen Xuan had the strength to kill a Gang Energy Realm elder, wouldn’t their heads explode?’
’Every single one of them had to act tough.’
’Look at them now.’
’Not so tough anymore, are they?’
’It’s over for them, isn’t it?’
As Xu Tong watched with a face full of terror and despair, Chen Xuan’s tall, imposing figure strode directly toward him. The sight was so frightening that Xu Tong coughed up more blood. He desperately tried to shuffle backward, but the excruciating pain wracking his body meant he barely moved an inch.
"What... what are you going to do? I’m a genius from Iron Stone Castle! I was invited here by the Wang family! If you kill me, not only will Iron Stone Castle declare war on you, but the Wang family won’t let you go either! They’re the Wang Clan of Canglan Province!"
He screamed desperately.
The Wang Clan of Canglan, a great clan with a thousand-year history!
They were the most powerful force in all of Canglan Province!
"Is this what gives you confidence?"
Chen Xuan stood before him like a massive bronze pillar, radiating a searing aura. His eyes were cold, detached, and devoid of emotion. "You piece of trash," he said. "With such pitiful strength, you dared to provoke Cao Yunlong and instigate him to attack me? I heard from Cao Yunlong that you wanted to be the leader, right? You even wanted me to be your subordinate and follow your orders!"
"No, absolutely not..."
Xu Tong cried out in terror.
"Yes, he did! That’s what he said before..."
The four disciples from before were quick to confirm it.
"Listen up. I won’t kill you, but I have one condition!"
Chen Xuan’s voice was indifferent and condescending. His aura was overbearing and scorching, like a sea of fire burning into Xu Tong’s very Spirit. "You wanted to be the leader, didn’t you? Well, I’m going to make sure that never happens. Kneel, apologize to me, and shout ’I shouldn’t have provoked Cao Yunlong’ three times. Do that, and I’ll spare you!"
"What?"
Xu Tong stared at Chen Xuan, his eyes wide with horror.
’Make me kneel?’
’And say those words?’
’That’s impossible!’
He was the ninth-ranked expert on the Wind and Cloud List. If he said those words today, he would become the laughingstock of the entire Canglan Province.
His future in the Martial Dao would be completely ruined...
"No, that’s impossible!"
Xu Tong shouted in a panic.
BOOM!
Chen Xuan smashed a fist down. The force was terrifying. With an ear-piercing CRACK, more of Xu Tong’s bones broke. He spat out blood and let out a shrill scream.
"I’ve tested this before. No one can withstand the force of my fists. Even the most stubborn people eventually choose to submit when I punch them again and again!"
Chen Xuan’s voice was cold and merciless as he raised his fist again. "I’ve given you a chance. Whether you want to stubbornly endure my punches one by one or willingly kneel is entirely up to you!"
A powerful, fiery aura erupted from him, kicking up sand and stones.
The dense Martial Dao intent continued to swirl around his body.
It sent waves of irresistible mental pressure crashing down on everyone.
Xu Tong’s pupils constricted in terror. He felt like an ant facing the heavens; his entire body trembled uncontrollably as his spirit completely shattered.
"I... I’ll kneel!"
he screamed in terror.
Under that powerful Martial Dao intent, all of his confidence, all of his pride, vanished.
He had even lost the will to resist.
Chen Xuan remained expressionless, standing tall and looking down at Xu Tong.
His face a mess of blood and tears, Xu Tong’s body trembled. He was on the verge of complete despair. He struggled to his knees, faced Chen Xuan, and with tears streaming down his face, cried out in anguish, "I’m sorry! I shouldn’t have provoked Cao Yunlong!"
"I’m sorry! I shouldn’t have provoked Cao Yunlong!"
"I’m sorry! I shouldn’t have provoked Cao Yunlong!"
His voice grew louder each time until it echoed throughout the canyon.
Everyone was stunned.
They stared at Xu Tong in terror.
Ninth on the Wind and Cloud List...
Xu Tong of the Soul Shattering Palm...
...had truly been beaten into submission.
This Chen Xuan... what kind of Demon King was he?
"Very good!"
Chen Xuan nodded lightly.
*[You have beaten a show-off into submission, making him realize his error from the bottom of his heart and proactively correct it. Retribution Points +6000!]*
A line of text appeared.
A single person had provided a total of 10,000 retribution points!
Suddenly, he turned again and walked straight toward Zhao Mei, whose face was a mask of blood and terror. "Your turn," he said coldly.
"Me?"
Zhao Mei’s expression was fearful, her body twitching.
"But I’m a girl..."
"If you want to die, then don’t kneel!"
Chen Xuan stated indifferently.
