Chapter 403: Chapter 391: Is it possible that I am an A-level Awakened? (Please Subscribe)
The others nodded upon hearing this.
However, as time passed, they started to feel that something was off.
At the same time, Li Yan’s expression became increasingly grim.
"Brother Li, what’s wrong? Is no one answering?" Zuo Hong quickly asked.
"Yes."
Li Yan nodded, and the call automatically hung up with a beep.
"How can this be?"
Everyone exchanged perplexed looks.
Could it be that something happened?
But how is that possible? Even if the person from the Martial Arts Association is the real culprit, with the City Lord leading personally, what could go wrong?
Li Yan didn’t hesitate and dialed again.
This time, like before, there was no answer, and after a minute or two, the call automatically hung up.
"This?"
In an instant, everyone realized something was definitely wrong.
After all, at such a crucial moment, how could the City Lord not have his phone with him?
Li Yan dialed two consecutive calls, but no one answered.
Either the City Lord is too busy to notice, or something has happened that prevents him from answering immediately?
"Brother Li, why don’t we send two people to the Martial Arts Association to check it out?" someone suggested.
The moment the words were spoken, everyone immediately agreed.
"Yes, Brother Li, the Martial Arts Association is not far from here, it will only take a few seconds to get there."
"Didn’t Li Ping say two hours? There’s still about ten minutes left. We can go check on the City Lord and be back in time."
"Yes, yes."
"Alright."
Li Ping nodded in agreement.
This sort of situation rarely occurred before.
"You two go check it out, but be careful. It’s better to be safe than sorry."
"Understood."
The two people he looked at nodded.
Just as they were about to leave, footsteps suddenly echoed from the entrance.
A man with a plain appearance appeared outside at some point, walking step by step towards the hall.
"President?"
"President!"
"It’s the President!"
The long-suppressed Awakeners of Anshan City displayed expressions of extreme excitement, like people dying of thirst in a desert discovering a freshwater lake.
"President!"
The huge burden on Hua Jun’s heart finally lifted.
He was genuinely afraid that if the President didn’t return within two hours, his life would most likely be forfeited.
"Li Ping?"
This commotion naturally drew Li Yan and the others’ attention.
"So he’s Li Ping?"
"That’s right, I’ve seen his video, it’s definitely him."
"Seems like he kept his word. He said two hours, and it’s indeed two hours, even arriving a few minutes early."
"So, he isn’t the one who killed Brother Du?" someone doubted.
A person beside him snorted, "That’s not necessarily true. He might be confident in his acting skills, thinking he can fool us."
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became silent.
Chen Fan’s gaze initially swept past the few people in front of him, landing on Hua Jun. He saw Hua Jun’s pale face, blood-stained lips and clothes, and his killing intent intensified.
Then, he scanned the room again, confirming no one else was injured, before focusing on Li Yan and the others.
"You guys are the ones who injured my people?"
Li Yan and the others were stunned, seemingly not expecting Chen Fan to speak to them in such a tone.
"President..."
Hua Jun was startled and quickly reminded, "President, they are from Jiulong City, all of them B-level Awakened."
Upon hearing this, the previously excited Awakeners of Anshan City were now terrified.
B, B-level Awakened?
All of them?
This is terrifying!
"I know."
Chen Fan glanced at him and said, "So what if they’re from Jiulong City? If they injured you, they must pay the price."
"President..."
Hua Jun was moved to tears.
The others were equally envious.
They wondered if the President would seek justice for them as well if they were injured.
"Li Ping!"
Wu Fei was furious upon hearing this, but Li Yan interrupted him.
Li Yan stared at Chen Fan with an insincere smile, "Li Ping, you’re not a C-level Awakened, are you? You’ve killed Du Hao, Yan Ming, and the others, right?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Fei and the others slowly began to understand as well.
Yes, this Li Ping seemed normal enough over the phone.
But from the moment he showed up, he acted arrogantly.
Anyone with some discernment could see that their people from Jiulong City had an overwhelming advantage. Anyone smart would tread cautiously, yet Li Ping did not.
Either he believed in his own strength and underestimated everyone else.
Or he was trying to maintain face in front of his subordinates, regardless of the consequences.
If it were the former, it’s more likely that he is the killer of Du Hao, possibly him!
If the latter, well, he would soon learn the consequence of pretending to be something he is not!
"Du Hao, Yan Ming, I’ve said this more than once, I don’t even know them. Saying I killed them is utter nonsense."
Chen Fan frowned, clearly annoyed.
"So you’re admitting you’re not a C-level Awakened but a B-level?" Li Yan’s tone intensified.
Instantly, Wu Fei and the others became wary of Chen Fan.
Meanwhile, Hua Jun and the others were shocked and worried.
The fact that their President was a B-level Awakened was good news since small cities rarely had a B-level Awakened in command.
But the bad news was, the other side had all B-level Awakened as well, eight against one. So what if the President was B-level?
"So what if I am? So what if I’m not?"
Chen Fan retorted.
"So what if you are?"
Li Yan sneered, "If you are, why haven’t you gone for certification and still hold the title of a C-level Awakened? Hiding your true strength, you must have something to hide. Perhaps you killed someone and don’t want to draw suspicion, right?"
"Brother Li is right. Any normal Awakened would be eager to complete the upgrade tasks to increase their level and enter higher circles. You’re an exception, Li Ping. Don’t tell me you just broke through and haven’t had time to take the upgrade task."
"Li Ping, confess, you are the murderer of Du Hao and the others!"
"Li Ping, stop hoping for luck. If you are the killer, there’s no way you’ll fool us today!"
They all exclaimed.
In an instant, they all forgot about checking the Martial Arts Association.
"So, just based on this, you think I’m the one who killed your people?" Chen Fan raised an eyebrow. "Have you ever thought that I might be neither a C-level nor a B-level?"
"What do you mean?"
"You are neither C-level nor B-level? Are you saying you’re an A-level Awakened?" Zuo Hong exclaimed with wide eyes.
"That’s correct."
Chen Fan nodded, "In fact, I am an A-level Awakened."
In an instant, the hall fell silent.
Everyone’s eyes widened in disbelief.
"The President...he...he’s an A-level Awakened?"
Hua Jun’s voice trembled.
Is this real?
An A-level Awakened? That’s a powerhouse who could dominate a large city!
The other members of the association were equally shocked.
As for Li Yan and his group, their eyes filled with fear.
A-level?
This guy is an A-level Awakened?
You’ve got to be kidding! How could such a small city’s Awakened Association have an A-level leader?
They wouldn’t even dream of it!
"Nonsense!"
Li Yan was the first to react, shouting angrily, "Li Ping, do you take us for children? A-level Awakened? Why don’t you claim to be S-level?"
"You don’t believe me?"
Disappointment flashed in Chen Fan’s eyes.
"Of course not!"
"Li Ping, do you think we’re idiots? If you’re an A-level Awakened, then we’d all be A-level!"
"This guy is obsessed with overblowing himself. If we don’t teach him a lesson, he won’t tell the truth."
The members of the Anshan City Awakened Association realized this and bowed their heads.
Yes, just thinking about it, you know it’s impossible.
The President must be bluffing to scare them off. Unfortunately, these people are not easily deceived.
"Believe it or not."
Chen Fan smirked.
He had no time to waste debating.
He voiced it to show some people in the future and to win the unwavering loyalty of his subordinates.
"Enough, Li Ping. Stop changing the subject. Concealing your strength is just one of your mistakes."
Li Ping coldly said, "We’ve watched your combat videos countless times. Your superpower is Speed Enhancement, but you’ve also practiced various Martial Arts, right?"
"So what?"
Chen Fan asked calmly.
"You’re skilled in close combat, using a dagger, essentially a saber. Yan Ming and the others died by a saber, and shortly after their incident, you appeared at the Anshan City Awakened Association, also using a saber. How could there be such a coincidence? Can you guarantee their deaths have nothing to do with you?"
Li Ping glared at Chen Fan, questioning him.
Any slight change in Chen Fan’s expression, he was confident he could detect.
Not just him, everyone in the hall watched Chen Fan.
"Laughable."
Chen Fan’s expression remained composed, "Their deaths have nothing to do with me, Li Ping. Many people use sabers. Besides, I excel at Palm Techniques more than Saber Techniques."
"Palm Techniques?"
"Palm Techniques?"
Everyone looked at each other in confusion.
Even Li Yan was baffled, asking incredulously, "You excel at Palm Techniques?"
"Correct."
Chen Fan frowned, seemingly unwilling to elaborate, "I’ve answered your questions. Now, isn’t it your turn to answer mine?"
"Not yet."
Li Yan narrowed his eyes, "Whether you’re better at Saber or Palm Techniques is irrelevant because knowing you can use a saber is enough. In other words, your explanation doesn’t clear your suspicion, and if I recall, you also know a Spiritual-type technique called Soul-Annihilating Finger, right?"
"What, are you going to say someone died by my Soul-Annihilating Finger?"
Chen Fan asked.
"There were two B-level Awakened who came with Brother Du Hao. One of them had a power that could negate any physical attack but had no defense against spiritual attacks. A single mistake could be fatal.
And Brother Du Hao’s death is linked to a spiritual technique. Li Ping, you likely know more than just one Soul-Annihilating Finger, don’t you?"
Li Yan pressed on, "Dare you release your spiritual guard and let us see for ourselves?"