Chapter 3 (1/2)
Chapter 3
Chapter 3: Revealing his Sharp Side
In the Phoenix Cry Empire, martial customs were very popular, and so some disputes were unavoidable . Thus, a life and death stage had been built outside the imperial capital where people could resolve their personal differences .
As long as both parties agreed and signed the martial arena contract, then once they entered into the martial arena, even if they killed their opponent they wouldn’t receive any punishment from the imperial capital .
During most days this place was filled with a bustling crowd and today was no different . However, after a couple matches had ended, two youngsters walked onto the stage and caused an uproar .
“Isn’t that person Long Chen? Why would he come here?”
“Yeah, yesterday he was almost beat to death . Isn’t it weird for him to be here today?”
“Hmph, I bet he doesn’t want to live anymore and wants to get someone to beat him to death here . ”
The senior Long Tianxiao might be Zhenyuan Hou and be called this generation’s military G.o.d, but the people who gave him the t.i.tle ‘military G.o.d’ were the poor people who had to suffer through wars and conflicts .
In the imperial capital, which was filled with rich people all in peace and prosperity, people didn’t place the Long Tianxiao who was born in a commoner family on the same level as them . And thus, few people in the entire imperial capital had respect for Long Chen .
“Long Chen, you piece of trash, why did you come back? Aren’t you just holding up the work for no reason? Who would want to see your martial arts? Hurry and beat it!”
“Yeah, if you want to kill yourself then find somewhere without people . No one wants to see such a piece of trash, so stop wasting our time!”
In just a moment the audience of several hundred people were all cursing loudly; none of them hid their disgust for Long Chen .
However, in an unremarkable corner further away, two maidens wearing veils were raptly watching him .
“Sister, that one is your fiancé? Why does he seem so lacking? There’s not even the slightest fluctuations around his body,” observed one of the maidens disappointedly .
“Hmph, it wasn’t for dad acting selfishly, he wouldn’t have arranged my marriage back when I still wasn’t even born . It’s truly irritating…,” responded the other maiden .
On the martial arena, Long Chen didn’t even notice the two maidens who were spying on him, and towards the shouts and screams, he also did not respond at all . He merely indifferently looked at Li Hao .
Li Hao pointed out the people’s uproar and sneered . “See? You’re an unwelcome trash, and if you were smart you would just bash your head in and die . ”
Long Chen continued to only indifferently stare at him, not saying a word .
Dong… .
The sound of a bell rang out, signalling the start of the duel . When that bell tolled, life and death were separated by only a fine line .
Due to the tolling of the bell, the originally rowdy crowd became silent; after all, it was a life and death battle . Who would know just when someone’s life would end?
“Sister, this fiancé of yours doesn’t seem to have any cultivation base, while his opponent is at the third Heavenstage of Qi Condensation . Aren’t you worried?” The maiden asked .
“Hmph, what’s the point of me being worried? Him dying is fine . It doesn’t have anything to do with me . ” The other maiden indifferently snorted . But although she said these words, she had already taken out an extremely strange and ancient silk net .
“Heehee, don’t say you don’t care, you’ve already taken out your martial weapon . Looks like you do still care . And you know, although his cultivation talent is trash, he’s not that bad looking . How about if you don’t want him you can just give him to me?” The maiden laughingly joked .
“How can a person be just randomly given to you? If you like him, you can wait for me to withdraw from the marriage arrangement . After that you can do whatever you want,” responded the other woman angrily .
“Heehee . ”
On the martial arena, Long Chen from beginning to end had remained as calm as water, and when compared to yesterday’s him who was gnas.h.i.+ng his teeth in complete anger, the difference made him seem like a completely different person .
“Long Chen, with your death near, you decided to become calm? Don’t worry, due to the stakes you proposed, I won’t beat you to death today . ” Li Hao was extremely arrogant and confident .
“You sure say a lot of c.r.a.p . Hurry up and come at me; I still have things to do later,” responded Long Chen in a slightly impatient manner .
Because the entire audience was very quiet, every single word of Long Chen’s managed to enter the crowd’s ears, and in a split second everyone watching the martial arena burst into jeering derision .
“Li Hao, what are you still waiting for? Hurry up and beat this kid to death! He’s really causing us to feel too embarra.s.sed for him . ”
Some of the people present recognized Li Hao, so they called out to him .
A cold sneer appeared on Li Hao’s face, and no longer hesitating, the power of his third Heavenstage of Qi Condensation completely exploded out . His foot pressed down slightly on the martial arena, and he immediately shot out towards Long Chen, punching out his fist .
When Li Hao started attacking, the crowd below the arena burst into cheers; the current Li Hao’s appearance appeared very das.h.i.+ng and handsome .
“Nice attack, it’s the Wind Jade Tree Fist . ”
Some of the people recognized the move and cheered . However the distant two maidens’ expressions were both filled with contempt and ridicule .
Long Chen similarly also sneered; this kind of idiot move filled with mistakes could still be used against enemies?
The fist was smas.h.i.+ng towards him and a strong wind whistled as it approached, but Long Chen seemed to not notice it at all and didn’t move even an inch .
“Haha, this trash doesn’t even know how to dodge,” sneered some people under the stage .