Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Why Force Me
The other side.
The entire Lin’an City was already in chaos, with countless civilians running for their lives.
Yingy Shuangshuang shielded Chen Zhixing under her, slightly dodging the rushing crowd.
Chen Zhixing silently watched the distant Chen Tianliang and the others, feeling a sense of awe in his heart.
Such battles of the True Self Realm, although he had seen many in games, were completely incomparable to witnessing them firsthand.
In the True Self Realm, a casual punch or kick had the power to shatter mountains and overturn seas; fighting without restraint was akin to a doomsday cataclysm!
"Dad is really fierce!"
Chen Zhixing silently marveled in his heart.
Despite Chen Tianliang appearing submissive around his wife and children, his true fighting prowess was astonishingly inhuman.
No wonder he could single-handedly suppress the other three branches of the Chen Family back then!
"If not for the reversed illness, father’s achievements would surely be boundless, wouldn’t they?" Chen Zhixing thought to himself.
He tightened his grip on the Sea Calming Pill Formula in his arms.
He was eager to see how powerful Chen Tianliang would become in this life if the reversed illness was resolved.
In the distance, under the full moon, on the flying eaves of a restaurant.
A stunning silhouette stood, her eyes withdrawing from Chen Tianliang and the others, then shifted to Chen Zhixing.
"Chen Tianliang is indeed not simple..."
She murmured to herself and then smiled faintly, "As the saying goes, ’a tiger father gives birth to no dog son,’ I wonder how you will fare?"
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Shh.
A short sword silently slid out of her sleeve.
Yingy Shuangshuang kept Chen Zhixing protected under her while vigilantly scanning her surroundings.
"Zhi’er, don’t run around..."
She was about to speak.
Suddenly!
A strong gust of wind roared behind her ears.
Yingy Shuangshuang’s beautiful eyes narrowed sharply as she turned and swung her sword.
Clang—!!!
A crisp sound of metal clashing exploded in an instant.
A figure clad in a loose black robe and hood jumped back a step.
He glanced at the dagger in his hand and then looked up at Yingy Shuangshuang, saying with a faint smile, "Nice reaction."
"Who are you?"
Yingy Shuangshuang coldly stared at the figure in black, her eyes gradually filling with solemnity.
A master of the Divine Travel Realm!
At the same realm as her!
The figure in black did not reply but quickly formed a seal with his right hand and uttered,
"Shadow Skill: Mirror Flower Water Moon!"
In an instant.
The ground seemed to transform into a rippling water surface.
The water surface churned, and shadowy figures holding daggers stood up from within.
One... two... three... four...
In the blink of an eye, ten shadowy figures appeared, attacking Yingy Shuangshuang from all directions!
Yingy Shuangshuang’s face darkened, using one hand to protect Chen Zhixing while the other quickly wielded her sword to fend off the attacks.
Clang clang clang!
Clang clang clang!!
In an instant, sparks flew, and the sound of metal clashing echoed endlessly!
Yingy Shuangshuang quickly retreated while defending against the relentless assaults.
Shh!
She sliced through one shadowy figure, which immediately turned into a black stream of water and merged into the ground.
But within moments, the black stream reformed into a shadowy figure and rushed at Yingy Shuangshuang again.
"This is troublesome."
Beads of sweat appeared on Yingy Shuangshuang’s forehead as she gasped for breath.
Her heart was gradually sinking.
This black-robed man’s cultivation was on par with hers, both around the Divine Travel Third Layer.
If she could fight without restraint, she wouldn’t fear him.
But with a child to protect, there were too many constraints...
"Let’s see how long you can last."
The black-robed man sneered, forming another seal with his right hand, and uttered a word:
"Rise!"
In an instant.
Countless shadowy black tides gathered in the void, forming countless long shadowy black swords.
The next moment.
The long swords attacked Yingy Shuangshuang from all directions, blotting out the sky!
Yingy Shuangshuang’s expression changed upon seeing this; even if she could fend off this attack, if it continued like this, both she and Chen Zhixing would be worn down and perish here.
"Zhixing, stay here and wait for me, don’t run around!"
Yingy Shuangshuang quickly pushed with her right hand, sending a gentle force that placed Chen Zhixing on an empty piece of land in the distance.
Then, ice-cold determination flashed in her eyes as she stepped forward, charging at the black-robed man.
"I’ll finish you!"
Boom—!!
In an instant, the two engaged in battle.
Free from her constraints, Yingy Shuangshuang quickly gained the upper hand!
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In the crowd.
Two young men in coarse linen clothes, blending in with the crowd, watched Chen Zhixing in the distance with nervous excitement.
These two were well-known hoodlums of Lin’an City, one named Wang Da, the other Li Er.
Just yesterday, someone approached them and offered a thousand taels of gold to take out a child!
Having never seen even one tael of gold in their lifetime, they eagerly accepted the task.
"Wang Da, that... that must be the kid, right?" Li Er nervously swallowed repeatedly but felt a bit afraid, "The parents of this kid don’t seem simple. What if we..."
Slap!
Wang Da slapped Li Er on the head, growling, "Useless! What if the kid’s parents are strong? It’s a thousand taels of gold, enough for us to leave Lin’an City and live well for life!"
After pausing, Wang Da snorted coldly, "Ever heard the saying? ’To become a general, thousands of bones must be left behind.’ Life and death are up to fate, wealth depends on heaven! Without a bit of ambition, how can you survive in this world?"
Having said that, Wang Da ignored Li Er and walked towards Chen Zhixing with eyes gleaming.
Li Er showed a trace of hesitation on his face but finally gritted his teeth and followed along.
Closer.
Getting closer and closer.
Wang Da stared at Chen Zhixing, who seemed oblivious and close at hand, his mouth becoming dry.
A thousand taels of gold!
A thousand taels of gold!!
Next moment.
"Got him!"
Wang Da suddenly acted, grabbing Chen Zhixing and running towards a nearby alleyway.
Li Er shared the same joy, quickly following suit.
"Hahaha, a thousand taels of gold in hand!"
After running to the alley’s end, Wang Da finally stopped.
He looked down at the child in his arms, a ruthless glint in his eyes.
"Kid, don’t blame me; blame your bad luck!"
With that said.
A dagger appeared in Wang Da’s hand.
But just as he was about to ruthlessly finish the job.
"I just want an innocent childhood. Why force me..."
A low, soft sigh suddenly echoed,
Wang Da was slightly puzzled and looked around in confusion.
The alleyway was silent, with only him and Li Er present.
He seemed to realize something, and slowly looked down in disbelief.
The child in his arms, at some point, had lost the innocent and mischievous look on his face.
Replaced by a depth and calmness akin to the vast ocean.
Next moment.
He saw Chen Zhixing slowly raise his hand, reaching for his head.
"You think you can hurt me?..."
Wang Da couldn’t help but smile, and just as he was about to speak.
Boom—!!!
A sound like a balloon bursting echoed.
Wang Da’s entire head exploded like a watermelon struck by a heavy hammer!
Blood, brain matter, skull fragments, eyes, teeth, all splattered!!
Under the full moon, at the alley’s end.
A child merely a few months old stood calmly and indifferently, rising from the pool of blood.
Li Er trembled as he looked at the child, a chill spreading through his entire body, like falling into an icy pit!
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