Chapter 530 - 260: The Ferocious Might of Horizontal Training

Chapter 530: Chapter 260: The Ferocious Might of Horizontal Training

Upon hearing these words, everyone was utterly stunned!

The entire area fell abruptly silent!

Even the Unicorn Dragon Horse and the many warhorses seemed to be affected by the sudden hush, their eyes wide as they stood completely still.

The various officials of Linji City felt their blood boil with excitement, ready to burst from their chests!

Under Xiao Nianci’s overbearing presence, the crowd had been so suppressed they hardly dared to breathe.

And the powerful aura of the four Xuanshuo Peak Border Guards had struck fear into everyone’s hearts.

But when Chen Cheng uttered the words, "The four of you, come at me together."

Everyone was completely electrified! They straightened their backs as one, raising their heads high to stare at Chen Cheng, their gazes blazing with fervor!

Regardless of victory or defeat, the spirit Chen Cheng displayed made him the pride of the entire Linji City Martial Arts Realm!

He was truly worthy of his title as the number one Martial Artist of Linji City’s younger generation!

Many years ago, Zheng Hun had single-handedly fought the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm Martial Artists of the Four Great Clans of the Inner City, completely dominating the Linji City Martial Arts Realm!

Now, Chen Cheng, as Zheng Hun’s closed-door disciple, was facing the four even stronger Xuanshuo Peak Border Guards. In this, the student had already surpassed the master!

Who else in all of Linji City could boast such a heroic bearing?

Xia Lingfeng’s eyes were wide, his heart pounding with excitement!

Xiao Nianci, who had remained aloof and maintained the dignified air of a superior, couldn’t help but show a flicker of emotion.

Chen Cheng had given her far too many surprises!

From start to finish, no matter how forcefully Xiao Nianci applied pressure, Chen Cheng had remained as calm and unruffled as a still lake.

This level of calm and collected composure genuinely impressed Xiao Nianci.

’This young man seems modest and unassuming, but deep down, he’s even more arrogant than Zheng Hun was in his prime!’

Behind Xiao Nianci, Wang Xiaowu and the other three Chief Brocade Guards were also dumbfounded.

How did Chen Cheng dare to fight four Xuanshuo Peak Border Guards all by himself?

Did he know death was certain and simply decided to throw all caution to the wind?

’Ignorance is bliss. As expected, someone from a small Prefecture City like Linji has no idea what the title of Xuanshuo Peak Border Guard truly means!’

After the initial shock, a flicker of ridicule appeared in the depths of Qi Jiancong’s eyes.

Qi Jiancong came from the prominent Qi Family of Su State City. With his illustrious background and outstanding Martial Arts Talent, he was a very promising candidate to become a True Disciple of the Great Dao Sect.

Among the four Chief Brocade Guards, he was the youngest, yet the strongest.

Even he didn’t dare to spar with a Xuanshuo Peak Border Guard, yet Chen Cheng not only wanted to trade blows with them but also had the audacity to challenge all four at once. If that wasn’t ignorance, what was?

But none were more shocked than Yang Poman and his three companions.

They had announced their battle records not only out of pride as Border Guards but also to give Chen Cheng a chance to recognize the overwhelming odds and back down.

After all, the duty of a Xuanshuo Peak Border Guard was to defend the border and protect the people. They had been dispatched to Linji City to safeguard its citizens as well.

Killing the number one Martial Artist of Linji City’s younger generation right after arriving would be difficult to justify.

They would inevitably be scorned by the citizens of Linji City, which would tarnish the reputation of the Border Guards.

However, Chen Cheng’s actions were an undeniable affront to the dignity of the Border Guard!

For one person at the same Realm to fight four Xuanshuo Peak Border Guards—and four of the most outstanding ones at that!

Such a person had never before existed in this world, and would likely never exist in the future!

Even Li Xuanqi, the foremost True Disciple of the Great Dao Sect, could not have accomplished such a feat when he was in the Bone Forging Realm!

The four men all came from military backgrounds and had long since developed a tacit understanding. They walked forward in unison to stand opposite Chen Cheng.

Li Zhanman gripped his dark Long Spear, pointing it toward Chen Cheng. His expression was grim and murderous as he spoke:

"You are strong, and you are arrogant. But ultimately, you will pay the price for that arrogance!"

Zhou Shaman tightened his grip on his Long Spear, his eyes brimming with killing intent. "And the price for arrogance is death!"

"Alas..." Gong Zhan let out a soft sigh as he drew the Longsword from his waist. He said slowly,

"This Treasure Sword of mine has slain countless members of the Barbarian Race and numberless Demon Beasts, but it has never taken the life of a Celestial Pride. Today, it seems I must make an exception."

"Say your last words!" Yang Poman still had the Xuanhua Giant Axe resting on his shoulder, but his expression had become cold and merciless.

At that moment, the crowd once again turned pale with shock.

Weren’t these four Border Guards even more arrogant than Chen Cheng himself?

Given their pride, they should have been fuming at Chen Cheng’s words. One of them should have been unable to resist stepping forward to challenge him.

Then, Chen Cheng could have conserved his strength and taken the initiative.

That was the outcome everyone had hoped to see.

Deep down, everyone had unconsciously assumed that this was Chen Cheng’s psychological ploy.

But for the four Border Guards to actually team up to fight Chen Cheng—they were completely defying expectations!

Facing one Border Guard in a direct confrontation, Chen Cheng might have had a chance to survive, perhaps even a slim chance of victory.

But how could he possibly win against four of them at once?

Forget winning—his chances of survival were almost nonexistent!

This time, Chen Cheng’s clever ploy had well and truly backfired.

In an instant, the air filled with sighs of sorrow, lament, and regret...

Of course, these were mingled with cold sneers and gloating taunts.

Chen Cheng, the number one Martial Artist of Linji City’s younger generation, was finally about to meet his end.

"Today is an auspicious day, and I do not kill nobodies. So, you are all very fortunate."

Chen Cheng’s expression was serene as he spoke nonchalantly.

Then, his entire aura suddenly erupted!

His Long Saber slid from its sheath and swept slowly forward.

Heavy ripples spread out in the air. The Long Saber suddenly shot skyward, then, imbued with immense Power, it hurtled toward Yang Poman and the other three.

VMMMM!

The savage, violent energy radiating from the Long Saber made the very air tremble.

It only takes one move to know if someone is a true master.