Martial Master

“What kind of person dares to act recklessly in my Gu Hua City?”

Suddenly, an overwhelming aura surged forth, rumbling sounds echoed near the city gate, and some experts on patrol rushed over upon seeing the signal arrow.

These auras were clearly much stronger than the guards, each one a Martial Emperor level expert.

Leading them was a mid-stage Martial Emperor who immediately inquired of the guards, “My lord, it’s this brat who refuses to show his identity and is causing a scene here.”

“I didn’t make a move; they injured themselves due to their lack of strength,” Qin Chen waved his hand and said solemnly.

“You’re talking nonsense! If you didn’t make a move, how could our people be injured?” a junior Martial Emperor shouted angrily.

“Ask them if you don’t believe me.” Qin Chen pointed at the pedestrians at the city gate.

Everyone nodded, many with expressions of schadenfreude. Among them were quite a few who frequently traveled to Gu Hua City, and they had been terrified of the recent interrogations but didn’t dare to resist.

Some were also loose cultivators trying their luck in the Gu Yu realm, the strongest among them only a Martial Emperor. Faced with the imperial-level power of Gu Hua City, they also didn’t dare be arrogant but were filled with suppressed anger.

These Martial Emperors quickly figured out the ins and outs of the situation, and their anger flared up.

Were their subordinates useless? They couldn’t even capture a brat and instead ended up injuring themselves. Even idiots couldn’t be this foolish.

“Hehe, are you really from the Xuanyuan Empire?” a Martial Emperor said with a gloomy expression.

“Of course. They just checked my identity token. My Xuanyuan Empire is the top power in the Martial Domain; when did it become your turn, trash like you, to meddle? I have business this time, so I don’t want to argue with you. Move aside and let me enter the city, or beware that my Xuanyuan Empire will destroy your Gu Hua City.”

“Suck!”

The crowd inhaled sharply, rubbing their jaws.

This brat was truly bold; even if the Xuanyuan Empire was strong, this was Gu Hua City, shouldn’t he tone it down a bit?

That was a real slap in the face.

Since Qin Chen was putting on an act, he did it thoroughly. After all, these guys were no good, just like the Xuanyuan Empire.

“Hehe, you have quite the arrogant tone. Let me see how substantial you are,” the junior Martial Emperor struck out, aiming for Qin Chen's shoulder.

In an instant, a torrent of true essence surged, forming a cage-like structure that sought to envelop Qin Chen and pin him down securely.

If he could easily catch him, he would definitely teach Qin Chen a lesson, to show what the people of the Xuanyuan Empire were made of. After all, Gu Hua City was about to ally with the Piao Miao Palace; why would they care about a defeated foe?

Of course, he wouldn’t dare to kill Qin Chen; the Xuanyuan Empire was a top power on the continent. If he provoked them, and they came in force, it would be Gu Hua City that would suffer.

The mid-stage Martial Emperor remained silent, merely observing quietly.

Compared to others, he was more cautious. The Xuanyuan Empire was a bit tricky, so he decided to watch from the sidelines for a moment.

If the opponent was defeated and taught a lesson, it would elevate his family’s prestige. But if his subordinate lost to Qin Chen, he’d have to reconsider.

Under everyone's gaze, Qin Chen faced the attack without flinching, his feet moving steadily as if he hadn’t seen it.

“Looking for death!” The junior Martial Emperor’s killing intent ignited; his hand was mere inches from Qin Chen's shoulder, and he was absolutely confident he would injure Qin Chen severely.

Without hesitation, he lunged forward.

“Ah—” A scream erupted.

Everyone thought the person screaming was Qin Chen, but the result was completely unexpected.

The junior Martial Emperor clutched his left wrist with his right hand, a look of agony on his face.