Chapter 276 - 173: Concomitant Jade Seal? I’ll Shatter It with a Slap

Chapter 276: Chapter 173: Concomitant Jade Seal? I’ll Shatter It with a Slap

From the start, he had faintly sensed an invisible ripple of power within Chen Xuan. He had been secretly observing him the entire journey, and now, hearing him speak like this, his suspicion became a certainty.

’This kid!’

’He’s about to do something heaven-defying again!’

"It’s just a challenge. What’s so reckless about it?"

Chen Xuan’s tone was nonchalant as his gaze swept over the crowd gathering before him. Seeing their shocked, outraged, and furious expressions, he spoke calmly:

"Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve heard the Grotto Heaven is filled with countless masters and geniuses. And yet, on my journey here, I’ve seen nothing but mediocrity. Today, I’ve come to Grotto Heaven City to test my skills against its champions. I ask you: who among you can hand me a single defeat?"

An uproar swept through the crowd.

The moment his voice fell, the surrounding crowd erupted.

Everyone stared wide-eyed, utterly stunned.

’So arrogant!’

’So domineering!’

’So audacious!’

’He’s practically a carbon copy of Chu Shanhe from a hundred years ago!’

’No, even Chu Shanhe back then wasn’t this arrogant.’

’Chu Shanhe was a rogue.’

’This guy is a straight-up bandit!’

Everyone thought Chen Xuan had a death wish.

"Hmph!"

Cold snorts echoed one after another from the world around them.

Clearly, some Inner Realm masters were already watching in secret and were now voicing their displeasure.

Even in a distant inn, the eyes of Song Baoyi and Wu Yunxue turned cold. In an instant, their gazes pierced through space to lock onto Chen Xuan.

"If you want a fight, then come out. Snorting from the shadows doesn’t make you a hero!"

Chen Xuan’s tone was indifferent.

The hidden figures were enraged.

"Don’t be so arrogant! Song Baoyi and Wu Yunxue are nearby. If you anger them, it won’t end well for you!"

A middle-aged man said, mustering his courage.

"Very well. Who are they? Tell them to come right now!"

Chen Xuan’s expression was placid. "I am right here."

The crowd was shocked again.

’Does this guy really think he’s invincible?’

’I’ve seen arrogant people, but I’ve never seen anyone *this* arrogant.’

"Kid, you’ve really managed to piss everyone off,"

Ancient Star River couldn’t help but look around and whisper.

Chai Yuan, his face also filled with shock, quickly whispered, "Brother Chen, that Song Baoyi is terrifying. Even though he’s only at the Inner Realm First Layer, he can defeat experts at the Third Layer. And get this—when he was born, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi condensed and dropped a Jade Seal right on him. Ever since, with the Jade Seal as his accessory, he’s been insufferably pompous."

"That’s right. That bastard is even more of a poser than I am,"

Yan Guichen immediately chimed in from the side. "But he’s just a few years older than me. Otherwise, I’d beat him like he was my own grandson!"

’That guy was born with a Jade Seal falling from the heavens.’

’I, on the other hand, was born with a treasure sword falling from the heavens.’

’It’s like I was fated to be his subordinate from birth.’

’That Song Baoyi has told me more than once to follow him in the future, even claiming to have the Mandate of Heaven, that everything is predestined.’

’And the worst part is, a lot of people actually believe him.’

’It was a real pain in the ass.’

’Damn it, if only I could draw this sword, I’d have hacked him to pieces by now.’

"???"

Chen Xuan had a bewildered look on his face.

’What the fuck are these people?’

’Yan Guichen is already ridiculous enough.’

’But there’s someone even more ridiculous than him!’

’A Jade Seal from the heavens?’

’What’s next, a dick from the heavens?’

’I’ll smash it with one punch!’

"You arrogant whelp. You were looking for Us? Very well, We shall humor you."

A cold, imperious voice suddenly boomed through the street. It rolled like muffled thunder, feeling like an explosion in the minds of many.

Then a giant golden foot descended directly from the sky. With a BOOM, it stomped fiercely towards Chen Xuan’s head.

The gesture was supremely tyrannical, absolutely peerless.

It was going to stomp him flat like an ant.

The crowd gasped.

However, Chen Xuan simply frowned. Without even looking up, he casually waved his hand.

CRASH!

The giant golden foot overhead shattered on the spot, dissolving into chaotic energy that blasted outward.

In the distance, a figure shrouded in golden light, indescribably noble, streaked over at extreme speed. Carrying a kingly aura, it landed in the square in the blink of an eye.

He wore a yellow robe and had a broad face, a wide mouth, and profound eyes. With a full head of black hair, he emanated an aura that seemed to scorn the entire world, peerless and supreme.

After he flew over, a graceful figure quickly descended and landed not far away.

It was none other than Wu Yunxue.

Wu Yunxue’s eyes narrowed slightly. She had no intention of making a move and was instead observing.

She wanted to see just what level Song Baoyi had truly reached.

"Song Baoyi is here!"

"It’s the ’Born Noble,’ Song Baoyi..."

"Excellent, a real master has arrived..."

The crowd grew excited, their discussions unceasing.

Many people even knelt on the spot, almost shouting, "Long live the emperor!"

Song Baoyi’s gaze was aloof. It fell upon Yan Guichen at his side, completely ignoring Chen Xuan. "Minister Yan," he said, "We have arrived. Why do you not kowtow?"

"Kowtow, my ass!"

Yan Guichen immediately shot back with a curse.

’Is he addicted to this big-shot act?’

’I’ve been letting you get away with this crap, and you still don’t get it?’

"Insubordination! You deserve a slap across the face!"

Song Baoyi’s tone turned cold, and he waved his hand casually.

WHOOSH!

An invisible wave of True Essence surged toward Yan Guichen. Simultaneously, the surrounding space seemed to solidify, trapping his body and rendering him unable to move an inch.

This was an Inner Realm master’s absolute suppression of a True Essence Realm master.

No matter how powerful one was, it was impossible to defy the very world itself.

However!

BOOM!

Chen Xuan stomped his foot. The world rumbled as a scorching aura filled the air.

The space that had just imprisoned Yan Guichen instantly collapsed. Even the True Essence that Song Baoyi had shot out was shattered again by a casual wave of Chen Xuan’s hand.

"What’s with the act?"

Chen Xuan asked lightly, looking at him. "And where did you crawl out from?"

’The moment he shows up, he manifests a foot from the sky to stomp on me.’