Chapter 084: Blood Dragon

The combat technique “Seven Waves of the Sea” can be considered a forbidden art in the world of superpowers, causing severe damage to the user’s body. Once used, spiritual energy cannot flow for a while, leaving the user vulnerable to attack.

But Chen Xiao was different. Protected by the Water of Life within him, his body remained vibrant at all times, allowing him to recover from the damage inflicted by “Seven Waves of the Sea” almost instantly—so it had no real impact on him.

“Cough…” Stedley suddenly coughed violently, a mouthful of blood spraying out. He stared in pain at the blood on the ground before forcing a bitter smile. “Someone like you can’t even be cultivated by the major families in this world of superpowers. You’ve broken the restrictions of this heaven-defying combat technique.”

“Aren’t rules meant to be broken?” Chen Xiao kept his focus on Stedley. It was Stedley’s underestimation of Chen Xiao that led to his being crippled in one strike. Chen Xiao would not make the same mistake.

“Hehe…” Stedley shook his head lightly. He tried to stand up, but the power of the fourth rank was too great, nearly shattering the bones in his chest.

“Such clever tactics,” Stedley said with a bitter smile. “Tell me, would someone like you care about some trivial worldly power? What’s your goal?”

Chen Xiao used “Seven Waves of the Sea” merely to distract Stedley.

After struggling for a while and failing to get up, Stedley gave up and collapsed weakly on the ground.

By now, the other three young men had already shown fear, staring at Chen Xiao in terror. As for Xiao Wu, who had been intimidated by Chen Xiao’s power earlier, he was now sitting slumped on the ground—Chen Xiao’s image was deeply etched in his mind.

Stedley, a fifth-ranked mutated superuser, was undoubtedly powerful. But against Chen Xiao, he was disabled after just two moves. How strong was this young man really? Could he be a fifth- or even sixth-ranked powerhouse?

These three young men were all third-ranked superusers, considered outstanding figures in the world of superpowers—far beyond the pampered heirs of wealthy families like Lin Tianchi. They were true elites.

Now, facing Chen Xiao, who was younger than them but seemingly far stronger, they were deeply shaken, with doubts taking root in their hearts.

“What do I want? I’ve already said it—I want to take revenge on the Black Tiger Gate.” Chen Xiao stretched out his hand, and a stream of green Water of Life covered Stedley’s body, stabilizing his injuries but not healing them.

“Take revenge on the Black Tiger Gate? Hehehe, with your strength, if you attack them head-on, who could stop you?” Stedley closed his eyes slightly, trying to control something, but he was shocked to find that the vitality within him was under the control of that strange green water energy—he had lost all control.

“Don’t treat me as a fool,” Chen Xiao sneered. “If I were to attack the Black Tiger Gate openly now, people would immediately come to kill me.”

“I want to take revenge on Heihu Men, and of course, I can’t do it without the power of the Blood Dragon Hall. I’m a member of the Blood Dragon Hall—how could we not stand up for each other when we’re being bullied?” Chen Xiao wore a teasing smile.

“What do you want?” Stedley said with a dark expression, his small eyes darting around as if plotting something.

“From today onward, it’s me who rules the Blood Dragon Hall’s influence in Jinghua. Soon, there will be no more Wind Axe Society or Heihu Men. What do you think, Mr. Stedley?”

Chen Xiao thought for a moment before speaking slowly, word by word.

“Madman! You’re a madman!” Stedley screamed immediately. “Do you know how powerful the forces behind the Blood Dragon Hall, Wind Axe Society, and Heihu Men really are? Do you understand what Jinghua City represents? Are you trying to cause chaos in the Chinese supernatural world?”

“Chaos in the Chinese supernatural world?” Chen Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly. “Anyway, the entire supernatural world is about to fall into chaos. I don’t mind creating a little more chaos.”

“What do you mean?” Stedley no longer resembled a fifth-tier master at all. He was stunned by Chen Xiao’s words. What did it mean that the entire supernatural world would fall into chaos?

“Enough. I’ll just say this—do you agree or not?” Chen Xiao’s expression grew colder, as if the air around him suddenly dropped in temperature with his mood.

“You madman!” Stedley’s eyes turned blood red as he tried to break through Chen Xiao’s Life Water barrier. But Life Water could save lives, and it could also control them. He had no chance of breaking through.

“Do I have any other choice?” Suddenly, Stedley gave up struggling. “I know your plan—you’ll deal with the supernatural beings behind Heihu Men, and we, the Blood Dragon Hall, will take over their secular powers… But what benefits will we get in return?”

Stedley realized that if he resisted now, he would likely be eliminated by Chen Xiao. It was better to agree temporarily and figure out a plan later.

“Benefits? Of course.” Chen Xiao smiled but didn’t lift the seal on Stedley right away. “You, the Blood Dragon Hall, will have complete control over Jinghua City’s underworld. As for external pressures, I can help you withstand them. But remember one thing—your true master is me.”

“Young man, having such big ambitions at such a young age isn’t good,” another voice suddenly spoke.

Chen Xiao frowned. He hadn’t noticed anyone else present. Even with his fifth-tier master’s mental strength, no one could hide from him now. There was only one explanation—true masters of the Blood Dragon Hall had arrived.

“Do I have big ambitions?” Chen Xiao straightened up and slowly turned to face the newcomer.

The newcomer was an old man in his fifties, dressed in blood-red clothes, with blood-colored hair and even blood-red pupils.

“Blood Dragon?” Chen Xiao asked tentatively.

“Hehe, the young man is insightful,” said the old man. He was the founder of the Blood Dragon Hall—a sixth-tier powerhouse named Blood Dragon.

“Young man, I’ve seen you before, in the Chi Meng Realm,” said the Blood Dragon, nodding. “You’re quite good. It’s been countless years since a free hunter appeared in the world of supernatural abilities. You have great courage.”
“Then are you also a free hunter, Senior Blood Dragon?” Chen Xiao asked.
“Of course,” the Blood Dragon replied proudly. “I didn’t expect you to stand out so quickly. Nor did I expect you to target my Blood Dragon Hall.”
“What do you mean, Senior Blood Dragon?” Chen Xiao shrugged, staying neutral.
“Do it. Why not? Why not take control of all the underworld forces in Jinghua City?” After a brief pause, the Blood Dragon asked tentatively, “What’s your relationship with Yu Ye Xiao Chen?”
“As expected.” Chen Xiao sneered inwardly. Yu Ye Xiao Chen’s identity was extremely complex, and his background was even more complicated—something he had long realized. He just didn’t expect even this sixth-tier powerhouse, the Blood Dragon, to fear him so much.
Chen Xiao could tell that the Blood Dragon was targeting Yu Ye Xiao Chen himself, not the Soul of China.
“My relationship with Yu Ye Xiao Chen is merely casual; we’re not particularly close,” Chen Xiao said. He wanted to build his own force and avoid getting involved too much.
“Then why do you have such confidence?” the Blood Dragon sneered. “Aren’t you afraid I’ll destroy you right now?”
“Destroy me? Do you have the ability?” Chen Xiao smirked.
Realizing that Chen Xiao and Yu Ye Xiao Chen didn’t seem to be closely related, the Blood Dragon was too lazy to waste more time talking. All his earlier words were simply out of fear of Yu Ye Xiao Chen.
“Hmph.”
The Blood Dragon’s expression turned cold. His body suddenly transformed into a stream of bloodlight, charging at Chen Xiao.
“Delusional!”
Suddenly, a cold voice rang out. Immediately afterward, a dark shadow appeared in front of Chen Xiao. With a slight push of his pale hand, the bloodlight formed by the Blood Dragon was scattered instantly.
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