Lu Chen had never expected that just after he dealt with these Northern Barbarians, the reclusive families of Great Yu would come charging in right on their heels.
If there was no collusion between the two, he would never believe it.
But none of that mattered anymore.
Everyone present today would become his Merit Points!
A smile on Lu Chen's face, he took a step forward. The powerful aura unique to the fourth level of the Spirit Hidden Realm instantly surged forth, billowing like raging waves, like an invisible sea crashing toward those before him.
The crowd, who had only just retreated and were preparing to turn and flee for their lives, all went pale in horror at that instant. Their breathing stalled, and it felt as though their entire bodies had suddenly gone numb, leaving them unable to move.
Then they saw an incomparably brilliant blade light descend in an instant.
"Don't..."
Puff puff puff puff...
In the blink of an eye, more than thirty experts from the reclusive families shattered and exploded beneath Lu Chen's blade light.
Blood, bones, and flesh flew everywhere.
You killed an expert from a reclusive family. Merit Points +160 +160 +160 ...
Only one person remained, terror etched across his face. Lu Chen had deliberately spared his life.
With a grab of Lu Chen's hand, the man's body flew straight over and crashed to the ground. His face was filled with terror as he began begging frantically, "Spare me, spare me, Young Hero Lu! I wasn't your enemy—I was only here to watch the excitement. Please spare me..."
"Where is Shen Lian? That bald old man from earlier?"
Lu Chen asked.
"Lord Shen? Lord Shen is being held back by Chu Cang, the Chu Family's senior elder..."
The man hurriedly replied