C17 He Fought with the Disciples of the Lo Family
Lo Chen was unfazed as he stepped onto the platform, his gaze tinged with a faint indifference.
Wow, there are over forty of us wanting to take you down, and you're still so nonchalant!
Why do you have to be so ostentatious?
But of course, these folks weren't idiots. They wouldn't dare say such things out loud!
"Lo Chen, I look forward to your guidance!"
Lo Chen lifted his eyebrows, revealing a smile in his eyes.
Even the official overseeing the arena couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, looking at Lo Chen with a touch of respect.
Though Lo Chen was merely an unexpected result of something involving Lo Wushuang, his return signified something important.
It confirmed that Lo Wushuang had recognized Lo Chen's standing!
Chances were, Lo Chen was poised to be the future head of the family!
"Young Master Chen, take care!"
A burly man was clearly aware of the challenge Lo Chen was about to face, yet he refrained from offering any assistance.
"Rest assured!"
Lo Chen's voice, steady to the core, only served to further enrage the Lo family disciples.
"Let the battle begin!"
No sooner had the words been spoken than all arenas, save for the eerily calm eighth one, erupted into chaos, as if they were ready to fight tooth and nail!
"Young Master Chen, I know what we're doing isn't exactly honorable, but we're acting under orders and must remain faithful to our mission."
Upon hearing this, Lo Chen scoffed disdainfully, "Enough talk. Come at me, all of you!"
At his words, the disciples in the eighth arena exchanged astonished glances, their eyes wide with surprise.
They had hoped Lo Chen would step down willingly to avoid a beating.
Yet, they hadn't anticipated that Lo Chen would forgo any hesitation and invite them all to attack at once!
"If that's how it is, then let's get on with it!"
At that, Lo Chen's eyes snapped open, a glint of sword light flickering within.
"The heavens are infinite, the sea is mystical, and I wield a sword to challenge the cosmos!"
Lo Chen's hands came together in a sword gesture, as though he truly wielded a blade.
"We cultivators are destined to contend with the heavens; we cannot shrink back even half a step in the face of unfairness!"
With those words, Lo Chen didn't back down; instead, he stepped forward to confront the group head-on.
With a single punch, a Qi Condensation cultivator of the same level as Lo Chen was hurled through the air.
"Lo Chen, are you really planning to take on over forty people?"
Lo Gaang stared at Lo Wushuang, astonished, only to see a shadow of darkness in his eyes.
Yet, having led the Lo family for so long, Lo Wushuang's thoughts remained inscrutable.
In that instant, Lo Gaang felt out of his depth, wondering if anyone would come to his aid.
"Well done, lad!"
After a long observation, Lo Wushuang spoke with a calm voice.
Clearly, the remark wasn't meant for Lo Ding, whose performance was mediocre at best.
It was directed at Lo Chen, Lo Wushuang's unforeseen offspring.
Lo Gaang couldn't fathom why Lo Wushuang, who rarely gave compliments, was offering such high praise now!
He hadn't been concerned before, but upon closer inspection, Lo Gaang was taken aback!
Impressively, Young Master Chen was holding his own against over forty combatants without showing any sign of weakness.
If that were the extent of it, it would be commendable enough.
But what was truly remarkable was that Lo Chen was steadily weeding out disciples from the group.
"Young Master Chen is... incredibly valiant!"
Lo Gaang swallowed hard, his eyes betraying a flicker of concern.
His worry wasn't for Lo Chen, whose prowess was evident.
It was for Lo Ding. Given Lo Chen's formidable strength, could Lo Ding truly stand a chance against him?
While pondering this, Lo Gaang's expression turned incredulous.
He couldn't understand why Lo Ding was so persistently antagonistic towards Lo Chen!
Considering Lo Chen's current strength, if he continued to cultivate diligently, this place could never confine him.
That meant the role of family patriarch was almost guaranteed to fall to Lo Ding!
Though Lo Ding possessed some talent, he lacked the exceptional demeanor of a prodigy.
Hence, it seemed inevitable that Lo Ding would be the future head of the family.
"Family..."
Before he could continue, Lo Wushuang raised his hand: "No need to elaborate, I have my own considerations!"
After finishing his statement, Lo Wushuang returned to the patriarch's seat with a pair of somber eyes.
"Young Master Chen will definitely not..." Lo Gaang trailed off, having only spoken half of his thought.
Yet, Lo Wushuang had already grasped the implied meaning in Lo Gaang's words. She lifted her head, her gaze tinged with displeasure.
"Lo Gaang, how long have you been with me?" she asked.
Lo Gaang recognized this tactic all too well.
Lo Wushuang seemed intent on giving him a stern warning, prompting him to kneel on the ground in trepidation.
Seeing Lo Gaang's reaction, Lo Wushuang was taken aback. "Lo Gaang, what are you trying to say?"
Upon hearing this, Lo Gaang looked up at Lo Wushuang and blinked. "Patriarch, I understand you're trying to give me a warning, to keep me out of the affairs of the young masters."
Lo Wushuang was momentarily stunned. Had she ever said that? She pondered it for a moment and realized she hadn't actually said anything of the sort. Could it be that Lo Gaang had misunderstood something?
With this in mind, Lo Wushuang coughed. Well, since he's brought it up, it would seem foolish not to follow through with a reprimand.
Resolved, Lo Wushuang coughed lightly and said, "Since you're aware, then I won't belabor the point. Just make sure you remember this."
With that, Lo Wushuang turned her attention back to the eighth arena.
Lo Gaang watched her with an admiring look, silently praising her. 'Truly a patriarch, commanding and authoritative with every word!'
Meanwhile, Lo Wushuang had no intention of offering any clarification.
On the eighth arena, Lo Chen watched the last contender with a heavy breath. The Elder in charge had been about to intervene, but Lo Wushuang had stopped him.
These two were the ace up Lo Ding's sleeve for the eighth arena. But now, Lo Chen had shattered their confidence!
To witness Lo Chen's valiant spirit in battle was to witness a living legend.
Just imagine, once Lo Chen makes a name for himself, he'll have the freedom to speak his mind!
The thought alone is quite delightful!
But before he could fully savor that thought, he suddenly felt everything around him moving backward.
Oh boy, could it be...?
An exciting idea flashed through his mind.
It wasn't until he hit the ground with a thud that he slowly came to his senses.
Struggling to rise from the arena floor, he saw Lo Chen charging toward him, seemingly intent on hammering him right off the stage!
It's a tough call whether to mention it or not, but Lo Chen sure has a fierce streak!
