Fleeing in Disgrace!

This boy is far too mysterious! Killing him might bring a calamity that reaches the heavens, but keeping him around won't do me any good either! Li Yunxiao pondered inwardly, then smiled. "Third Tang, how should we deal with this boy? Any ideas?"

The third brother of the Tang Lineage brightened at his words. "City Lord, I think we should cripple him first, then throw him into prison for a few years and work on him slowly. Let him taste every cruel torture in the world! Then we can slowly train him into a puppet. We mustn't waste this boy's talent. That way, you can torture him every day to ease the pain of losing your

son, while also cultivating an utterly loyal genius. And in the end, you won't have to fear offending whoever stands behind him."

Li Yunxiao froze, then was overjoyed! "Brilliant! Wouldn't it be wonderful to turn this boy into my own puppet? His potential defies the heavens!"

"An excellent plan! An excellent plan!" Li Yunxiao clapped his hands and laughed!

"Daddy, hurry! Hurry and save me! I want to torture this little beast!!!" Li Linglong struggled wildly, flailing her fair arms and roaring hysterically, a glint of viciousness flashing deep within her eyes.

Suddenly...

A strange smile curved Di Chen's lips.

Everyone was instantly shocked! This boy showed not a trace of panic. Instead, he was smiling, as though he already held victory in his grasp!

At the sight, Li Yunxiao's expression changed drastically! Unease welled up in his heart!

Just then, Di Chen glanced coldly down at his feet. With a flick of his wrist, his sword hummed, and a vast surge of Sword Qi shot forth!

Bang!!! The blue silk shattered, exploding into nothingness!

"Ah! This isn't fun! How boring!! I wanted to watch you keep putting on your little show, but I really couldn't stand your daughter's screaming! Nothing I could do, so I'll just have to end things early!"

As his words fell, Di Chen raised his hand and struck with his palm, instantly blasting Li Linglong into a mist of blood!!!

Everyone sucked in a sharp breath!!!!

"This boy is so ruthless! He's merciless even to a beauty! What kind of boy is he? He's clearly a devil!"

Di Chen turned to Li Yunxiao and said calmly, "Hmm? Well? I've killed your daughter too! Don't you want to avenge the two of them?"

Those words drove Li Yunxiao completely mad!!!

His eyes filled with scarlet veins, and his entire body trembled. Rage, regret, and all manner of negative emotions flooded him!!!

Li Yunxiao ground his teeth. "Good! Very good! Even if you're the king of heaven himself, I'll slice you into a thousand pieces, grind your bones, and scatter your ashes! You'll never find salvation for all eternity!!!" His eyes were scarlet, like those of a vengeful ghost, and his figure flickered!

Whoosh! Li Yunxiao vanished from where he stood, reappearing right before Di Chen! His right fist, wrapped in powerful true essence, blasted straight out with the might to destroy heaven and earth!!!

The surrounding crowd was horrified and hurried away from the battle.

"This boy has thoroughly enraged the City Lord! He's simply tired of living!!"

Li Yunxiao unleashed his full strength in his very first move! One strike to kill! No dragging things out!

With this blow, he would shatter this boy's soul and deny him reincarnation for all eternity!!!

A sharp gleam flashed deep in Di Chen's eyes!

"Early Great Saint! Not bad! You're somewhat qualified to be my opponent!"

Hmph!

Di Chen snorted coldly and stepped forward. A terrifying presence abruptly rose from within him!

An overlord's imposing might instantly spread, sweeping outward!!!

In that instant, Di Chen seemed to become an emperor reigning over the world, every movement carrying a soul-shaking sense of oppression!

Boom!

Their fists collided, and a tremendous crash exploded!

Crack!

A terrifying shock wave rippled outward! Houses within several dozen feet collapsed, sending dust billowing!

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Li Yunxiao staggered back five or six steps! His face flushed!!

This boy is too strong! I was completely defeated in that exchange!

Li Yunxiao was inwardly shocked!!!

Impossible! I'm a dignified Early Great Saint expert. How could I lose?! No, whatever price I have to pay today, I must kill this fellow!

Otherwise, he'll surely become a thorn in my heart one day!!!

Li Yunxiao swore inwardly!

"Great Saint cultivators really are extraordinary!" Excitement flickered deep in Di Chen's eyes! I wonder if he can withstand a single strike of my sword! A longsword then slid from his sleeve.

Clang-

The clear ringing of the sword was like a phoenix spreading its wings in the nine heavens, deafening to the ears.

The longsword was pitch-black as ink, its blade covered in ancient, weathered patterns. It radiated a chilling cold that made skin sting and hearts palpitate.

"A sword cultivator! Could he be from the Sword Sect?" Li Yunxiao's pupils abruptly contracted!

Although he had never met anyone from the Sword Sect, he had heard its name. It was a sacred land for sword cultivators, with an ancient legacy and profound foundations!

Disciples of such super sects were often invincible within their own rank, and challenging those of higher ranks was as easy as turning over a hand!

Could this Di Chen be from the Sword Sect?

Otherwise, just who was this fellow?

While Li Yunxiao was puzzling over this, Di Chen's attack had already arrived.

"Sword Moves Mountains and Rivers!" Di Chen shouted fiercely.

The longsword cut through the air with a howl, slashing toward Li Yunxiao!

Sword Qi crisscrossed, sword shadows layered upon one another! Sword Qi rained down densely, enveloping every vital point on Li Yunxiao's body!!

Li Yunxiao's hair instantly stood on end, and a sense of mortal danger gripped his heart!!!

Li Yunxiao was greatly alarmed!!

How had this boy seemingly become a different person? His strength was so formidable that he completely overwhelmed him!!

"Damn it! How did he become so strong?!!!" Li Yunxiao's eyes widened in terror. He sensed the shadow of death, which chilled him from head to toe!!!

"Roar!!!" Li Yunxiao threw back his head and bellowed. Every tendon and bone in his body rang out as he threw a punch!

Bang!!!

With a tremendous crash and a burst of sparks, Li Yunxiao was sent flying!

Thud! He slammed heavily into the ground!

Splurt!!

Blood sprayed!!!

Di Chen stood proudly in the midst of the field, looking down at Li Yunxiao from above. He said disdainfully, "I thought there might be some fun to be had! But you couldn't even withstand a single blow!"

Li Yunxiao struggled to his feet and wiped the blood from his lips. His eyes fixed on Di Chen as he asked gravely, "Who exactly are you? Where do you come from?!!"

Di Chen shook his head and sighed. "Why do you always insist on asking about my origins? Even if you're not tired of it, everyone else is!"

With that, he slowly walked toward Li Yunxiao!

Li Yunxiao's pupils contracted violently! A heavy shadow of death shrouded his heart!!

This is bad! Run! Hurry and run! This boy is far too monstrous. He's simply not someone I can contend with!!

As soon as that thought arose, Li Yunxiao felt the urge to flee.

"City Lord! I'll help you!"

Just then, a furious shout abruptly rang out beside Li Yunxiao's ear!

The third brother of the Tang Lineage held a spear, its tip flickering with a piercing gleam as it thrust toward the center of Di Chen's back like a venomous snake flicking its tongue!!!

Li Yunxiao froze, then was overjoyed and laughed heartily,

saying, "Good brother, hold him off! I'll go get reinforcements

!!" As he spoke, Li Yunxiao abandoned all concern for his image as City Lord and took to his heels. In the blink of an eye, he vanished down the street.