Loyal and Brave Man Rosen shook his head slightly, denying his thoughts. The Yue Family was not just a family; it represented the Giant Barbarian Island, a nation. If the Yue Family dared to openly interfere in the affairs of the Great Zhou Court, it would be tantamount to declaring war on Great Zhou.
The consequence of such a declaration would be that the Great Zhou Court would march eastward, using military force to flatten the Giant Barbarian Island. With the strength of the Great Zhou Court, they could even sink the island.
If the Yue Family had such courage, then the Giant Yi Nation would not dare to act.
Rosen pondered back and forth, feeling somewhat unsettled. The young man before him might be related to the Twin Blade Family. If a conflict were to arise between the Great Zhou Court and the Giant Barbarian Island, he, as a single Loyal and Brave Man Rosen, could not bear that responsibility.
Lu Chen was surrounded by over a hundred Regular Army soldiers, all wielding gleaming machetes, forming a wall around him. The highest commander of this army had also come out to speak with him.
Lu Chen halted his assault with the Fire Dance Wheel, stopping to tightly grip his Dual Blades, contemplating quietly. Loyal and Brave Man Rosen asked for his name; if he learned the truth, it would be serious.
"I am your grandfather."
Lu Chen shouted loudly, charging at Rosen with his Dual Blades. He had only one thought in mind: he absolutely could not reveal his name, and today's events must remain confidential.
"What a little brat! I treat you with respect, yet you do not know how to appreciate it."
Rosen, having been insulted by the other party, grimaced slightly, feeling some irritation. If Lu Chen were willing to sit down and talk, perhaps there could still be a turning point; a peaceful resolution was not impossible.
However, Lu Chen's attitude was too rigid; he refused to negotiate and wouldn't even disclose his name. Killing so many of his soldiers was tantamount to provoking national conflict. For Rosen, this could be considered a Justifiable Cause, both reasonable and justified.
"Child, if you insist on going your own way, then you cannot blame me." As he saw Lu Chen charging at him, Rosen's expression hardened as he drew his waist blade to meet him.
The two sides clashed in close combat, each side advancing and retreating. Rosen was formidable; his Qigong cultivation approached the second stage of Peak of Unity, and having fought on the battlefield for an extended period gave him experiences beyond what ordinary people could compare to. Otherwise, how could he have earned the title of “First-Class Loyal and Brave Man”?
Under Defender of the Realm Huangfu Xin, there were a total of sixteen Barons, whose titles were "Loyal" and "Righteous," collectively known as the Loyalty and Righteousness Sixteen Men. Among them, Rosen ranked within the top eight in overall strength.
Rosen swung down with a blade, wielding the power to split stone and shatter rock. The edge of the blade sliced through the air as Lu Chen raised his Dual Blades in an X formation, blocking Rosen's waist knife. The two engaged in a brief clash of strength before simultaneously separating.
As soon as Lu Chen's Flesh touched the ground, he wasted no time and executed the Venomous Dragon Drill, drilling fiercely toward Rosen. The angled blade spun through the air like a cluster of wild vines enveloping Rosen.
A hint of surprise flickered in Rosen's heart as he swung his knife to counter. The three-finger-wide waist knife struck against the Moon King's Blade, sending dazzling sparks flying. The force of the Venomous Dragon Drill was overwhelming; while Rosen barely managed to hold his ground, he was forced to retreat repeatedly.
Soon, the assault of the Venomous Dragon Drill came to an end. Lu Chen landed on the ground, pushing off with his feet and lunging forward again. His reckless fighting style, combined with seemingly endless stamina, left Rosen even more astonished.
Next, Lu Chen responded to each move with precision, using his Dual Blades for a relentless series of slashes, cuts, pulls, and thrusts with fierce intensity. His fighting seemed preordained; no matter what technique Rosen employed, it would be countered, leaving him in an increasingly difficult position.
This scenario was one that Lu Chen had meticulously rehearsed. Regardless of what weapons or techniques his opponent used, every possible fighting style had been analyzed and practiced. Now that he was executing them, the results were exceptional, making him a formidable opponent and leaving Rosen at a disadvantage.
With a shout, Lu Chen unleashed the Fairy Leap. His Flesh spun as he wielded his Dual Blades, gathering momentum while channeling internal energy through his arms with Qigong, aiming directly at Rosen for a powerful strike.
With a resounding clang, the waist knife was cleaved open with two large gashes. The impact sent shockwaves through Rosen, forcing him backward. Fortunately, his personal guards quickly formed a human wall to catch him.
The force of this impact nearly toppled the wall formed by over ten soldiers.
Sliding down from the human wall created by his guards, Rosen steadied himself on his feet and shook off his armor in frustration. He realized that his waist knife was no match for the Dual Blade Style, and continuing the fight would be futile.
Taking a deep breath, Rosen raised his hand and commanded, "Bring my Nether War Armor here."
Standing still, Lu Chen watched as the crowd parted to reveal two soldiers working together to carry a towering cross into the battle arena. Atop the cross was a humanoid armor that resembled disassembled wooden pieces hanging from it.
This was the first time Lu Chen had seen such an object; prior to this moment, he had been completely unaware of its existence.
Rosen threw the waist knife to his subordinate and walked in front of the cross, raising his hands as if asking for something.
He didn't know what method he used, but in an instant, the seemingly useless wooden pieces from the cross flew towards Rosen, fitting together like mortise and tenon joints, making a clicking sound.
In the blink of an eye, Rosen was completely wrapped in wooden pieces, not a single inch of skin exposed.
Although some parts of it were a bit rough, it did not affect the first impression it gave. The tall and slender figure, the coldly glowing glass-like eyes, and the deep brown exterior all exuded an extreme coldness, delivering a shocking visual impact.
"Scrape scrape scrape"
Sounds came from inside the Nether War Armor as two three-foot-long black steel blades grew from its arms, reaching down to the knees. The armor even had cold weapons equipped inside.
This time, Rosen controlled the Nether War Armor and actively attacked Lu Chen. It seemed unable to fly and could only run on the ground; with each movement, the sound of "scrape scrape scrape" echoed from within.
The black steel blades on the arms of the Nether War Armor swung out as its body lightly leaped, barely a foot off the ground, and struck fiercely at Lu Chen.
Lu Chen wanted to test the power of the Nether War Armor, so he did not dodge and raised his steel blade to meet it.
Unexpectedly, just as Moon King's Blade made contact with the black steel blade of the Nether War Armor, Lu Chen felt a jolt throughout his body as if an enormous stone weighing over a thousand pounds was pressing down on him from thin air, causing his feet to sink into the ground.
Lu Chen activated Supreme Garment to recover his stamina and then exerted all his strength to push upwards. The more he pushed, the deeper his feet sank. The strength of this guy was terrifying.
With Lu Chen's current Qigong cultivation level, his strength also exceeded a thousand pounds; any Qi Master who entered Unity of Man had a strength of at least that much.
Lu Chen struggled to withstand the steel blade of the Nether War Armor with great difficulty, barely managing to hold on. He secretly hoped that this was all there was to the Nether War Armor's abilities.
At this moment, he was less than three feet away from the Nether War Armor. Looking up, he saw the eyes of the Nether War Armor through two transparent panes of glass, behind which were a pair of deep-set eyes. That person must be Rosen.
Suddenly, Lu Chen heard a "scratching" sound coming from inside the Nether War Armor. The black steel blade that was resting on the Moon King's Blade began to vibrate inexplicably.
It buzzed like the wings of a bee, vibrating rapidly, not knowing how many times it oscillated in each breath.
Lu Chen felt a tingling sensation all over his body, as if struck by lightning. Flesh nearly went limp, about to collapse to the ground. If he really fell down, there would only be one outcome: Flesh would be sliced in half by the Nether War Armor.
Lu Chen gritted his teeth, enduring the vibrations of the Nether War Armor. He had now entered a dead zone; it was all due to his earlier underestimation. Regretting now was too late; he had no way to advance or retreat.
The power of the Nether War Armor was truly terrifying.
"First-Class Loyal and Brave Man, Rosen, what kind of hero bullies the weak!"
At that moment, a powerful male voice echoed across the Mountain Valley. The voice was ethereal, sometimes near and sometimes far, as if it were distant yet close at hand.
This voice had great penetrating power; everyone present heard it.
Lu Chen felt the pressure from the Nether War Armor suddenly lessen.
Rosen sheathed his black steel blade and took two steps forward, looking up into the sky and cursing, "Ye Nanzhai? I wondered who it was; turns out it's the bandit leader of the East Sea. You old ghost, instead of waiting in your lair to be eradicated, you actually have the leisure to wander around."
The newcomer was none other than Ye Nanzhai, the Supreme Leader of the Red Robe Sect in the East Sea.
He had just said a few words nearby, which stunned Rosen. However, until now, no one had seen his true form.
At the same time, below Mountain Valley, the Great Strength Monk was engaged with ten Drake Bat Cubs. Suddenly, he heard Ye Nanzhai's voice.
The Great Strength Monk immediately abandoned the Sky Dragon Bat, jumped out of the battle circle, and clasped his hands together, saying, "It seems Brother Rosen is in trouble; this monk must lend him a helping hand."
With that, the powerful Flesh rose and fell within Mountain Valley, leaping onto the stone wall. Then, he surprisingly began to climb with his bare hands, moving in sync with his feet, step by step along the straight mountain wall, climbing upward.
Lu Chen stood up, sensing the mysterious sound. This Ye Nanzhai must also be cultivating both life and death, hiding the Flesh somewhere while allowing the Yin Spirit to wander. His cultivation was also incredibly terrifying; even if he wasn't a Void Immortal, he was definitely a super expert with one foot firmly in that realm.
"It’s the Supreme Leader! The Supreme Leader has arrived!" The disciples of the Red Robe Sect knelt down on the ground, sincerely worshipping their Supreme Leader.
"Hmph, what do you know? A mere Baron dares to speculate on my movements. You despicable person have allied with a bunch of bald donkeys to ambush my stronghold; you are playing with fire."
Ye Nanzhai's voice turned cold.
"Hahaha, all's fair in war. Ye Laomo, not just me; all of us Loyalty Sixteen Brothers are launching separate attacks specifically to take down your stronghold. And your lair is probably already surrounded by Defender Prince leading thousands of troops, hahaha."
Facing the Supreme Leader of the Red Robe Sect, Rosen showed no fear; instead, his momentum became even more rampant as he laughed heartily.
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