"Fang Ying, stop!"
A shout suddenly rang out across the clearing, stopping Fang Ying in his tracks.
Everyone immediately turned to look. Seeing that Chen Hao had returned, Fang Lei and Fang Ying both brightened with relief.
The moment he saw Chen Hao, the previously arrogant Sun Dexing was secretly startled, and his swagger faded considerably.
Chen Hao's earlier performance had been far too impressive for him to keep ignoring him.
Chen Hao fixed his eyes on Sun Dexing. Although he did not know what had happened before, those words he had just heard were a blatant insult to their fallen brothers. Never mind Fang Lei—even Chen Hao could not stomach them.
He pointed at Sun Dexing, his expression utterly cold. "Get on your knees right now and kowtow to apologize to our fallen brothers. Otherwise, I'll cripple you on the spot!"
Sun Dexing's eyes turned cold. "You want me to kneel and kowtow? Who the hell do you think—"
Seeing that Sun Dexing had ignored his warning completely, Chen Hao did not waste another word. He raised his fist and charged straight at him.
"Overlord Blade Slash!"
Chen Hao punched head-on, unleashing an Overlord Blade Slash mixed with a golden phantom of the Ancient Blade. The attack bore down on Sun Dexing with overwhelming force.
Sun Dexing's heart tightened. He swept out both palms, and a massive flying disc emerged directly behind him before crashing hard into the golden Ancient Blade.
Blade and disc collided, instantly sending a blast of energy roaring through the air.
In their first exchange, Chen Hao stood firm as a rock without moving an inch, while Sun Dexing staggered back several steps, horror rising within him.
"Last warning. Kowtow and apologize!"
His face icy, Chen Hao advanced one step at a time, giving Sun