Chaos Dao Sheng Jue

Chapter 1440 Military encounter

Because Lu Chen used his divine energy when he spoke, his shout pierced everyone's hearts like thunder, instantly silencing the hall and causing everyone to turn their gaze to him.

However, to everyone's surprise, Lu Chen did not begin to discuss the Holy Bow as expected. Instead, he sneered:

"You guys are really noisy. One minute you want to make a deal with me and steal the Sun Chasing Holy Bow from me, and the next minute you're clamoring to kill me. But have you even asked for my opinion? Do you think I'm a pushover that you can just bully if I don't get angry?"

Upon hearing this, a burst of angry rebukes erupted in the hall.

"Insolence!" An elder slammed his hand on the table, his face flushed, and his finger trembled as he pointed at Lu Chen. "You brat, how dare you be so rude and speak disrespectfully to our Youqiong clan! If you don't hand over the Holy Bow today, don't even think about leaving."

Another elder chimed in, "That's right, this kid is too arrogant. He doesn't take us seriously at all. We might as well just kill him. Then we won't have to worry about not getting the Holy Bow back."

"Uncle Mingli, Uncle Youde, please calm down. Brother Lu is just being straightforward and doesn't mean any harm. Why ruin our harmony?"

Seeing that Lu Chen had angered the crowd, Yun Kebo quickly shielded him behind him, looking very anxious, fearing that the two sides might start fighting.

He knew very well that Lu Chen's cultivation was only at the Shaping Dao Realm, and even if he could use the "Sun Chasing Sacred Bow" to kill a Dao Nurturing Realm expert who was above his level.

However, as far as he knew, a few years ago the clan leader brought back several precious Dao Fruits, which enabled three elders in the clan, in addition to the clan leader Yun Tianqi and his third uncle Yun Kuihai, to break through to the Transformation Dao Realm. If a fight broke out, Lu Chen would definitely die.

However, Yun Kebo's persuasion had no effect, and his third uncle, Yun Kuihai, immediately snorted coldly:

"Hmph, you and your son have been gone for more than ten years. Now that you're back, you're siding with outsiders. I think you and your son should be removed from the family tree and driven out of the small world."

Despite the accusations from the crowd, Lu Chen remained unmoved, continuing to sneer. He crossed his arms, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes, seemingly mocking the ugly faces of these so-called elders.

At this moment, Yun Kuihai turned his attention to Lu Chen, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He then said in a deep voice, "Lu Chen, if you know what's good for you, hand over the Sun Chasing Sacred Bow obediently, and you might still be able to save your life. Otherwise, I will make you wish you were dead."

"Old man, have I been too kind to you? Do you really think I'm afraid of you?" Lu Chen retorted without backing down. Since he had decided to tear off the mask of civility, he had no intention of giving them a friendly look.

Upon hearing this, Yun Kuihai was immediately enraged and coldly said, "Fine, fine... then I'll see if your mouth is tougher or your bones are tougher."

Before he finished speaking, the Third Elder, Yun Kuihai, flashed and transformed into a streak of light, rushing straight towards Lu Chen.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the entire hall became extremely tense. The Third Elder, Yun Kuihai, formed a hand seal, and a powerful aura emanated from his body, as if a towering mountain was pressing down on him.

Lu Chen remained standing still, without moving an inch, only a faint smile playing on his lips.

In the blink of an eye, just as the Third Elder's attack was about to strike, Lu Chen calmly raised his right hand and gently waved it in the air.

Suddenly, an invisible force emerged out of nowhere and collided with the Third Elder's attack.

With a loud bang, a powerful shockwave erupted between the two, overturning the surrounding tables and chairs and turning them into dust.

Upon seeing this sudden turn of events, the other cultivators' expressions changed, and they each activated their cultivation techniques to resist the terrifying aftershocks emanating from the air.

Upon seeing this, clan leader Yun Tianqi summoned a divine energy barrier to protect the main hall; otherwise, the entire hall would have been reduced to ruins.

"Hmph, you dare to swagger in front of me with such meager skills?"

As the two forces collided, Lu Chen said disdainfully, "It seems that your Youqiong clan is nothing special."

The Third Elder was forced back several steps by Lu Chen's attack, his face ashen. He quickly regained his footing, staring at Lu Chen in shock.

"How is this possible? How could your divine essence be stronger than mine? Are you also in the Transformation Realm? No, you are in the Nurturing Realm."

Upon hearing this, Yun Kebo also showed an incredulous expression. He knew Lu Chen's cultivation level all too well; otherwise, he wouldn't have been suppressed by his third uncle and had his dantian sealed when he first arrived in the small world.

Could it be that Lu Chen has been hiding his true strength all along? Once this thought appeared in his mind, it wouldn't go away.

"Hmph, nothing is impossible. I'm ready to fight anytime if you want," Lu Chen sneered.

As soon as he finished speaking, a large sword appeared in his hand, its blade gleaming with a cold light, as if it contained boundless power.

Clearly, Lu Chen was prepared to fight the Third Elder, Yun Kuihai, to the death.

At this moment, the tension in the air reached its peak. Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on Lu Chen and the Third Elder.

Just as tensions were about to escalate, a dignified voice suddenly rang out, interrupting the impending battle.

The speaker was Yun Tianqi, the leader of the tribe, who was well aware of the current situation.

"Third brother, you may step back." Yun Tianqi's voice, though not loud, carried an undeniable authority.

He knew that Lu Chen's strength was already comparable to the Transformation Realm. If the two were to continue fighting, regardless of the final outcome, the Youqiong Tribe would certainly suffer enormous losses. And these losses were something they could not afford at the moment.

Upon hearing this, Yun Kuihai's expression turned even uglier. Although he was unwilling, he had no intention of continuing to attack.

After all, at their level, bullying the weak and fearing the strong is the norm. If they were to fight to the death with cultivators of the same level, no one would be foolish enough to be at the forefront.

As for Lu Chen, he naturally didn't want to take action if he could avoid it. If he really offended the other party, he would probably miss out on the other Sun-Chasing Sacred Arrow.

At this moment, Yun Tianqi looked at Lu Chen and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Lu Chen, please calm down. As the saying goes, it is better to resolve enmity than to make it. We can sit down and have a good talk about some things."

"Oh? I wonder what else Chief Yun would like to discuss?" Lu Chen asked, his tone softening considerably.

"Rumble..."

Just as Yun Tianqi was about to answer, a huge booming sound suddenly broke the silence in the hall.

The sound was deafening, like thunder, causing everyone present to involuntarily turn their heads to look outside the hall.

Immediately afterward, a figure hurriedly slipped into the main hall, bringing with it a dusty, travel-worn look. The person was dressed in a simple robe, and his face showed anxiety, clearly bringing some urgent news.

"Chieftain, something terrible has happened!"...