Chapter 2436 - 2437: Provocation

Chapter 2436: Chapter 2437: Provocation

This is naturally due to the person before their eyes.

If it were an ordinary person, it would be understandable.

But Lin Chen recognizes the attire of these people before him—they are Enforcer Disciples from the Green Ripple Sect!

Such disciples are supposed to punish those who are malignancies like this person and maintain order here. But to think they would associate with such people is utterly disgraceful.

Moreover, Xiao Ying is not an ordinary person; she is Pan Yan’s granddaughter, someone Pan Yan entrusted to be cared for after he left the world. Yet in such a short time, so much has changed—how can Lin Chen not feel disheartened?

"What an arrogant person!"

Zhou Lie laughed wildly, then gently helped Zhong Wei aside and continued, "Brother Zhong, don’t worry. I will ensure you get an explanation for this matter!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a flash of green light sparked from Zhou Lie’s ring, revealing an exceptionally broad knife.

This knife is quite different from ordinary ones; the difference lies in its extremely broad blade, unlike regular knives that have some sharp edges.

Yet, this knife lacks such sharpness; its blade is as thick as a thumb, which is incredibly strange, as no one’s knife would be like this, nor would anyone choose such a knife to inflict harm.

This could hardly be called a knife.

But Zhou Lie was already accustomed to it; it was his chosen weapon, so he was naturally very familiar with it.

"You all guard here; don’t let him find a chance to escape. Leave everything else to me. I’ll avenge Brother Zhong’s grievance!"

Zhou Lie waved the knife as he spoke.

Upon hearing his words, the accompanying people nodded confidently. They had immense faith in Zhou Lie, sourced from his formidable strength.

"He’s going to suffer this time."

"Shouldn’t have offended the boss’s brother for no reason."

"Regardless of whether he’s the brother or not, just the act of killing within the Green Ripple Sect is enough for him to endure unbearable consequences."

As Zhou Lie wielded the big knife and slowly approached Lin Chen, the others began whispering their opinions, naturally discussing the reckless Lin Chen.

The Green Ripple Sect allows sparring, but killing is strictly forbidden.

If killing were allowed here, newcomers might be slightly at fault and then be slaughtered.

After all, cultivators have eccentric tempers, and if a couple of twisted-minded individuals showed up, then the new disciples wouldn’t live long.

It was considered a protective measure.

In Lin Chen’s view, however, such protective measures were merely a laughable joke.

Like the previous members of the Azure Dragon Association, they were clearly extremely vile, yet the sect turned a blind eye, leading to an increasingly unmanageable situation.

If governance had existed earlier, the ensuing chaos would not have occurred.

"Boy, either have your bones broken and captured by me, or surrender obediently!"

Zhou Lie shook his head slightly and shouted loudly at Lin Chen, his tone rife with strong self-assurance.

"Haha, there’s a path to heaven, yet you refuse to walk it!"

Seeing this situation, Zhong Wei sneered. He had witnessed Zhou Lie’s strength, his tremendous power, and under the support of spiritual energy, the momentum of a single knife swing could shatter a small hill, showcasing his astonishing power.

And Lin Chen, merely flesh and blood, how could he withstand such a ferocious attack? With this thought in mind, Zhong Wei already deemed Lin Chen a dead man.

His gaze entirely shifted to the young girl, who was none other than Xiao Ying behind Lin Chen.

"Have to think of a way to get her out at that time."

Zhong Wei licked his lips, speaking greedily in whispers.

"I choose the third option."

Lin Chen said calmly, "You die."

Within his placid tone erupted an exceptionally fierce killing intent, the disparity causing everyone on the scene to be momentarily stunned, especially those familiar with Zhou Lie’s strength and fellow Enforcer Disciples alongside him.

"Hahaha, this guy must be dreaming."

"Did he think we people here are just freeloaders?"

Around them, bouts of laughter echoed, with some bending over as if hearing the funniest joke in the world, clutching their stomachs, unable to suppress the laugh.

And it’s no wonder they reacted this way.

Joining the Enforcer Hall requires extremely strict assessments, testing both mentality and prowess.

In a world where strength is paramount, without adequate power for backing, a mere title is useless, and such individuals couldn’t manage disasters or command respect.

Thus usually, Green Ripple Sect disciples are far inferior in cultivation to Enforcer Hall disciples. Over time, a belief formed that their strength surpassed ordinary disciples greatly.

That is why they laughed.

A mere ordinary disciple of the Green Ripple Sect wanting to kill an Enforcer Hall member right here—it was undoubtedly a hilarious joke.

Yet, how could they have known Lin Chen could not be measured by ordinary means?

"Quite a notion, but let’s see if you have the capability!"

Zhou Lie was momentarily astounded, then laughed. It had been long since anyone dared speak to him like this, let alone saying such words.

The disciple before them in the night, whose true appearance was hard to discern, had uttered these words, amusing Zhou Lie but also igniting a slight anticipation within his heart, originating from his curiosity about Lin Chen’s power.

"Why don’t you come and try then?"

Lin Chen stood unmoving, speaking softly, as if he were discussing a very ordinary matter.

But such words were enough to make Zhou Li feel annoyed, although curious about Lin Chen. It didn’t mean he respected Lin Chen, so after those words, his face suddenly darkened.

"Kid, you asked for this!"