187: The God King stroked my head

In an instant,

the entire great hall fell deathly silent.

Countless gazes swiftly turned to Chen Qingxuan, each face displaying varying degrees of astonishment, as if unable to believe their own ears.

"You...?" Xia Chong snapped back to reality, pointing at Chen Qingxuan in furious humiliation, "You brat, what did you say?"

"Keep barking and I'll deal with your father along with you."

Chen Qingxuan's voice boomed like a great bell;

Then, facing the stunned gazes of the crowd, he declared with resounding force, "What the hell is your Revered Master? How long has he even been an Ascended Immortal? Do I need to explain my actions to him?"

"Originally, I had no intention of giving Xia Nation a hard time, but now I've changed my mind."

"If ten thousand statues are not erected within Xia Nation's borders within seven days, I will make sure Xia Nation disappears from the Star River Ruins. Not even a god or immortal could save it. I said what I said!"

Chen Qingxuan looked at the father and son, Xia Chong, and issued a stern threat;

Like to bully others by relying on your backing?

Let's see whose backing is stronger!

Whoosh—

As these words fell, everyone present was dumbfounded.

Especially the father and son who met Chen Qingxuan's icy gaze; they felt an indescribable pressure and couldn't help but look towards their three backers, Lin Xia and the others.

"How dare you!"

Zhao Zhengming was the first to step forward.

As he spoke, he unleashed the powerful force within him, "Brat, you dare to insult our Revered Master, who has just ascended to become an Ascended Immortal, and even threaten to annihilate Xia Nation? Even if you truly are the descendant of some Ascended Immortal, a real Ascended Immortal... would not tolerate such lawless behavior from you!"

"Oh, really?"

The corner of Chen Qingxuan's mouth lifted in a cold sneer.

Under the watchful eyes of all, he raised his hand and pointed at Zhao Zhengming, who had jumped out, and inexplicably said, "Kill him."

"What?"

Hearing this, everyone wore expressions of shock.

Just as they were still puzzling over what Chen Qingxuan meant;

Suddenly, a vast, inexplicable force appeared from nowhere and instantly descended upon the overbearing Zhao Zhengming, striking him like a cannonball.

Boom—

A dull sound was heard;

Before everyone's eyes, Zhao Zhengming, who had been imposing just a second ago, could not withstand the force that assaulted him the next second, and instantly exploded;

Moreover, the flesh and blood splattered from his explosion were completely confined within a narrow space less than ten feet in radius, not even affecting Lin Xia and the other person standing beside him;

Thus, at this moment, the terror on their two faces was perfectly displayed.

"Senior Brother Zhao!"

The next moment, Lin Xia and the other person exclaimed simultaneously.

But it was all too late. Zhao Zhengming, who had been full of life just a second ago, had already turned into a mass of flesh and blood devoid of any consciousness.

Right before their eyes!

Even more frightening, they hadn't even seen clearly how Zhao Zhengming was killed.

As powerhouses who had descended from an Upper Domain, and as disciples of an Ascended Immortal, it could be said they hadn't taken the Star River Ruins seriously at all before coming.

Even if Chen Qingxuan truly had the backing of an Ascended Immortal... they never imagined the former would dare to strike against them.

So, at this moment, can you imagine their shock?

This guy is a lunatic!

Whoosh—

"A powerhouse from the Yan Domain... was instantly killed?"

"As expected of Young Master Chen! I knew that someone must be secretly protecting him during his training journey down here."

"Just what kind of powerhouse is it, to obliterate a Yan Domain expert like that without even leaking a trace of aura?"

Li Erhe and the others reacted a beat slower.

But the shock on their faces was no less than that of Lin Xia and the others.

They once thought Chen Qingxuan's elimination of the Duanmu Family was tyrannical. Now, seeing him kill a Yan Domain powerhouse without hesitation, they realized that the so-called Duanmu Xin and his father... in Chen Qingxuan's eyes... were probably no more significant than ants.

"Heh~"

At this moment, Chen Qingxuan's grin nearly reached his ears.

Just as he had expected, Purple Kite, who could kick him around like a ball in the sky despite him possessing divine skills, would have no trouble obliterating powerhouses from the Yan Domain.

Her strength was probably not to be underestimated even among Ascended Immortals.

What a treasure of a Revered Master!

Although she teased him mercilessly when they first met, if he could make use of her from now on... wouldn't he be able to strut sideways across the Three Thousand Divine Provinces?

Then, wouldn't his statues be erected in every domain?

If so, when powerhouses from the Upper Domains pay homage to his statues in the future... how much would the incense value skyrocket?

Haha!

Chen Qingxuan made a decision.

For the rest of his life, he would feast heartily on his loli Revered Master's soft rice!

"Just who are you?"

After regaining her senses, Lin Xia stared at Chen Qingxuan with a face full of terror;

All her initial ease was long gone.

At this moment, she could no longer see through the young man before her... Even if he were the descendant of some Ascended Immortal, he shouldn't be able to kill someone with an Ascended Immortal's backing so casually, right?

And from the crowd's conversations, she understood that someone was secretly protecting Chen Qingxuan, and their strength far surpassed theirs, who had descended from the Yan Domain.

Could it be that his background... far exceeds our own Revered Master's?

"The God King touched my crown, bestowing longevity upon our joined hair!"

Chen Qingxuan clasped his hands behind his back and raised his head proudly.

On the other side.

Purple Kite snorted disdainfully, "Tch, what a poser!"

Inside the great hall.

Hearing these words, everyone was instantly stunned speechless.

God King?

This guy... has he actually seen a God King?

Although Chen Qingxuan had an element of showing off, at this moment, clearly no one dared to gamble on whether he was bluffing or not.

Seeing that he had established his authority, Chen Qingxuan didn't waste words, "What are you standing around for? Hurry back and build the statues! Within seven days, if ten thousand statues are not erected within Xia Nation's borders, not even an Ascended Immortal can save Xia Nation. I said what I said!"

Thud—

At this moment, Xia Chong and his son were scared out of their wits.

"Quick, Junior Brother... let's go." Lin Xia reacted, urgently urging.

After all, even Zhao Zhengming was killed in an instant. If the person behind Chen Qingxuan wanted to kill them... it would surely be as easy as turning over a hand.

Now that they were given a chance to escape, they couldn't miss it.

"Wait."

Just then, Chen Qingxuan spoke up again to stop them.

The four of them halted their steps, not daring to force their escape, instead frozen in place like the Seven Fairies.

"You there." Chen Qingxuan pointed at Lin Xia and said, "You were quite arrogant earlier! If I see you acting so arrogant next time, I'll screw you right in public... the kind where I take no responsibility, got it?"

"You...?"

Hearing this, Lin Xia bit her silver teeth, feeling deeply humiliated.

But she didn't dare to retort.

Surrounding them, a wave of mocking laughter arose.

Before, Li Erhe and the others wouldn't have dared to laugh at powerhouses from the Yan Domain, but times had changed. The aura of invincibility around Lin Xia and the others had been shattered.

Besides, with Chen Qingxuan backing them... what was there to fear?

"Get lost!"

Chen Qingxuan waved his hand.

The four exchanged glances and fled as if escaping for their lives, fearing Chen Qingxuan might suddenly change his mind.

"As expected of Young Master Chen, killing a disciple of an Ascended Immortal without a second thought."

"Xia Chong and his son's Revered Master has only recently ascended to become an Ascended Immortal. How can he compare to Young Master Chen's background? They were simply seeking their own doom."

"Well said. Xia Nation was clever for a lifetime but one hour of glue (muddled for a moment), actually Delusion (dared to dream of) opposing Young Master Chen. Now they've lifted a stone only to drop it on their own feet!"

Everyone came forward to flatter him.

"No need for flattery, everyone. I am a person who clearly distinguishes gratitude from grievance and does not bully others by relying on power. Today was truly a last resort." Chen Qingxuan stated, "So, as long as you all diligently build statues in the future, I won't give you a hard time. Rest assured."

"Yes, we will certainly live up to Young Master Chen's high expectations."

Everyone felt as if they had taken a calming pill.

After the crowd dispersed.

Li Erhe approached and quietly asked, "Young Master Chen, could it be that you... have seen a God King?"

"Hey, I didn't say that... don't spread such things around." Chen Qingxuan pretended to be serious, "You just need to tell everyone that those who build statues for me will naturally receive my protection."

Li Erhe revealed a knowing smile, "I understand, I understand... saying such things out loud would cause too much of a stir."