A Lesson

Lu Chen was in no mood to listen. When someone insulted him, only retaliating directly could ease the hatred in his heart.

If he did not even dare to do that, then possessing a heaven-defying treasure like the Infinite Gems would be a complete waste.

Every Infinite Gem was at least Single Universe-level. With all six Infinite Gems, calling Lu Chen Multiverse-level would not be an exaggeration.

The Infinite Gem Martial Soul appeared soundlessly. Six exquisite gems, each gleaming in a different color, began revolving around Lu Chen's wrist of their own accord.

"Oh? A Gem-type Martial Soul? And six of them at that? That is indeed extremely rare. Still, compared to Xie Yue's Moonblade Martial Soul and Yan's Flame Lord, there is still a certain gap."

Chrysanthemum Douluo looked at Lu Chen's Martial Soul and calmly commented from the side, appearing utterly unconcerned about the volatile situation.

Both Xie Yue and Yan possessed top-tier Martial Souls, and both were level thirty-one Soul Elders.

Lu Chen's Soul Power Level might have reached Soul Ancestor, but in a two-against-one fight, Xie Yue and Yan might not necessarily lose.

More importantly, Xie Yue and Yan could perform Martial Soul Fusion. The Evil Blade Lord formed from the fusion of the Moonblade Martial Soul and Flame Lord could stand its ground even against a Soul Ancestor.

"Haha, what? You want to make a move against me? You have even summoned your Martial Soul. Your Gem Martial Soul is quite impressive, I'll give you that, but I, Yan, may not necessarily fear you."

Yan laughed arrogantly. Could this wild brat from the countryside not see the situation clearly?

"Lu Xiao, I am grateful that you saved Nana, but if you intend to deal with members of Spirit Hall, I will not stand by and do nothing."

Xie Yue stepped forward as well, deliberately emphasizing that they were from Spirit Hall so Lu Chen would have some reservations, back down, and give up targeting Yan.

"Heh, Spirit Hall? What an imposing name.

So what? Today, I, Lu Xiao, will show this brat what a real nobody looks like."

"Such audacity! You dare look down on Spirit Hall? I cannot pretend I did not hear that."

Yan immediately summoned his Flame Lord Martial Soul. Three soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple—appeared as he prepared to attack at any moment.

Xie Yue sighed as well and summoned his Moonblade Martial Soul. The same three soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple—appeared around him.

"Nana, step back."

Seeing that a battle was about to erupt, Yue Guan ordered Hu Liena to retreat to the side.

"But Elder Ju, Lu Xiao did save me." Hu Liena stood in front of Lu Xiao, hoping to resolve the misunderstanding.

"Haha, Lu Xiao, do you only know how to hide behind a woman? Or are you scared?"

Yan provoked him.

"Yan, shut up! Lu Xiao is my lifesaver. You were the one who insulted him first."

Hu Liena glared at Yan and sternly rebuked him.

"Nana, you are actually doing this for an outsider..."

Yan watched the woman he liked stand before him for an outsider. Already on the verge of exploding, the veins on his forehead bulged. A vicious gleam appeared in his eyes, and his face swelled crimson red like that of an evil ghost.

Lu Chen looked at Yan, who was on the brink of eruption, and sneered inwardly. Since you care so much about Hu Liena, I'll give you something stronger and let you learn the consequences of offending me.

"So your name is Nana. What a lovely name! It is as beautiful as you are."

Lu Chen reached out and lightly touched Hu Liena's chin, lifting it slightly. Before she could react, he left a moist mark on her forehead.

"Ah!! Bastard!"

Seeing this scene, Yan's rage was completely ignited.

Up until now, he had not even touched Nana's hand, yet this bastard before him...

Bang!

With a loud explosion, Yan shot forward like a madman.

"Don't worry. I'll be fine."

Lu Chen lightly patted Hu Liena, who was still dazed, then turned his gaze.

"A mere Soul Elder like you is not even qualified to make me act. Kneel obediently."

The purple Power Gem shimmered with a deep violet radiance, representing nobility and its incomparable might.

This gem allowed Lu Chen to grasp and manipulate every form of power and energy—gravity, electromagnetic force, strong nuclear force, and all kinds of energy attacks. It could also absorb energy and release it anew.

A gravity field suddenly formed around Yan. Before the charging Yan could react, he was crushed flat onto the ground.

"This is?"

Yue Guan, standing nearby, suddenly lost his composure. This young man calling himself Lu Xiao had not even released a soul ring, yet he had already used a Soul Skill—and such a powerful gravity Soul Skill at that! Could it be a Self-Created Soul Skill?

Seeing Yan pinned to the ground, Xie Yue charged forward with his moonblades in hand.

But Lu Chen merely waved his hand lightly, releasing a powerful repulsive force. Xie Yue was sent flying sideways and only stopped after crashing into a massive tree. (Almighty Push)

"Wh... what kind of... Soul Skill is this? I could not... see anything at all." Xie Yue clutched his agonizing chest. He tried to get up, only to discover that several of his ribs had been broken.

This mysterious youth, only two or three years older than himself, had defeated him with nothing more than a wave of his hand.

"Kid, you injured members of Spirit Hall. I cannot simply pretend I did not see that."

Yue Guan swayed his waist as he slowly approached Lu Chen. Nine soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black—appeared around him as he looked at Lu Chen with a faint smile.

"Oh? You want to attack me?" Lu Chen glanced at Yue Guan and spoke indifferently. He was merely a Titled Douluo. If he truly dared to attack, Lu Chen would not mind teaching him a lesson and making him question his life.

Lu Chen's calmness caught Yue Guan by surprise. Even after he had revealed his strength as a Titled Douluo, this brat before him remained so composed. There was even a trace of disdain in his eyes?

Could someone else be protecting him nearby? Yue Guan looked around as he pondered.

That had to be it. A youth who could defeat Yan and Xie Yue so easily at such a young age could not possibly be some brat from the wilderness. He had to be the descendant of some great clan.

Moreover, Star Dou Forest was extremely dangerous. How could a genius like this be allowed to train here alone?

Someone must be protecting him in secret. Their cultivation had to be at least that of a Titled Douluo for this youth named Lu Xiao to remain so unfazed even after facing a Titled Douluo's power.

Seeming to see Yue Guan's hesitation, Lu Chen sneered. "Don't worry. There is no one nearby. I came to Star Dou Forest alone."

Having his thoughts seen through made Yue Guan somewhat displeased. He then gave a sinister smile. "Good boy, you have guts! I will not bully the young with my seniority. Sever one of your arms yourself, and I can pretend that you never injured Spirit Hall's disciples."

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