"Since you've made up your mind, boy, just wait and see the show!" Chen Jianbei said coldly. "It won't be long before someone from my Chen family arrives. Then you'll be in for it. Even the Xuan Emperor's Mansion might not be able to protect you!"
"Young Master Chen, you should be careful with your words. If the Xuan Emperor hears this, let alone you, the entire Chen family might face persecution!" Steward Wu frowned, reminding Chen Jianbei.
Chen Jianbei, however, remained composed, as if all of this meant nothing to him, or rather, as if it was all insignificant in his heart.
Just as they were talking, a group of people arrived at the City Lord's Mansion. They looked imposing, and leading them was a middle-aged man from the Chen family, exuding an arrogant aura.
"Second Uncle, I'm here!" Chen Jianbei shouted, his eyes filled with arrogance. His second uncle was a Great Saint, and his strength was formidable, making him quite renowned throughout Xuan Emperor City.
"What's going on?"
Chen Yijian said coldly, "Why has my nephew been arrested? Steward Wu, do you have an explanation? Although this is Xuan Emperor City, my Chen family is not to be trifled with. If anyone dares to act presumptuously towards the Chen family, the Chen family will never agree!"
"Second Master Chen, please don't misunderstand!" Steward Wu quickly said with a smile. "It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning. Since Second Master Chen has arrived, just take him away."
"You say that so lightly. If I had really wanted to leave, I would have left already!" Chen Jianbei said coldly. "Second Uncle, you must seek justice for me!"
"Don't worry, your second uncle will never let anyone bully you!" Chen Yijian said coldly. "Who made the move?"
"I did!"
Lu Fan stepped forward without hesitation. "Young Master Chen of the Chen family, in Xuan Emperor City, beat an old Saint to death. This violates the rules of Xuan Emperor City. I brought him to the dungeon, and it seems I made no mistake!"
"You have quite the nerve, daring to arrest someone from my Chen family as a mere ascendant?"
Chen Yijian's voice turned cold as he lunged towards Lu Fan, his anger evident. His Chen family was not easily bullied, and anyone who wanted to bully them had to get past him.
"Second Master Chen, this is the Xuan Emperor's Mansion!" Steward Wu interjected, rushing to intervene. After all, this Second Master Chen had a fiery temper, and if things went wrong, Lu Fan might perish, which would not be good.
*Boom...*
A collision sound echoed. Steward Wu staggered back a few steps, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Lei Batian's expression also changed slightly, as he hadn't expected Second Master Chen to act so rashly and openly fight here.
"Second Master Chen, this is the City Lord's Mansion. If you continue to cause trouble, Chen Zuhu's guard team will be deployed!" Lei Batian threatened.
"You have quite the nerve. I'd like to see what you rabble can do!" Chen Yijian said indifferently.
Steward Wu's face turned ashen. This was, after all, the Xuan Emperor's Mansion, and he hadn't expected Chen Yijian to be so disregardful and arrogant, which displeased him greatly.
However, as Chen Yijian approached Lu Fan, Lu Fan smiled, "This is the City Lord's Mansion. Causing trouble here is seeking your own doom."
"You've got guts, boy. Facing imminent death, you still dare to spout nonsense!"
Without another word, Chen Yijian lunged at Lu Fan, his movements sharp and fierce. In his eyes, Lu Fan was already like fish on a chopping block.
But in that instant, Lu Fan's figure shot up, directly grabbing Chen Yijian. Chen Yijian hadn't reacted yet, and his expression changed slightly. He could clearly feel that the strength in Lu Fan's arm was even greater than his own.
"Daring to attack me is courting death!"
Chen Yijian's voice was cold as he prepared to deal with Lu Fan, but in that moment, Lu Fan was already in front of him, exuding an imposing aura that sent Chen Yijian flying.
Seeing this, everyone was slightly surprised. They hadn't expected things to escalate so quickly and catch them off guard. Lei Batian, in particular, found it incredible. This was Second Master Chen, a top expert among Great Saints, and Lu Fan had managed to send him flying, demonstrating his extraordinary strength.
*Puff...*
Chen Yijian spat out a mouthful of blood, his face paling. Even he hadn't expected Lu Fan to be capable of this, leaving him caught off guard.
"How is this possible? How can you be so strong, boy! You're just a newly ascended!" Chen Yijian said coldly.
"This is the Xuan Emperor's Mansion. By causing trouble here, do you even respect the Xuan Emperor?" Lu Fan said coldly. "Since you don't respect the Xuan Emperor, even if I kill you today, your Chen family won't be able to do anything!"
"Kill me?"
Chen Yijian burst into laughter. "You have quite the nerve. Even the Xuan Emperor wouldn't speak like this. Who do you think you are?"
Lu Fan's eyes, however, were icy as he walked step by step towards Chen Yijian. "If I want to kill you, who can stop me!"
Sensing the powerful aura, Chen Yijian's expression shifted slightly. He never expected a newly ascended cultivator to dare treat him this way, filling him with anger.
At the same time, Steward Wu, having recovered, quickly intervened. "Why don't we put an end to this matter here? That way, we can call it a draw and avoid escalating things further!"
"Steward Wu, haven't you realized yet? The Chen family completely disregards the Xuan Emperor. Otherwise, why would they act like this in the Xuan Emperor's Mansion!" Lu Fan retorted. "Since that's the case, why don't we execute him on the spot!"
"Don't slander me. The Xuan Emperor is the highest ruler of Xuan Emperor City. No matter how bold my Chen family is, we would not dare to oppose the Xuan Emperor," Chen Yijian quickly said. "The person my Chen family wants to deal with is you!"
"You might have forgotten one thing: I am also a member of the City Lord's Mansion!" Lu Fan shrugged. "What's even more laughable is that you are no match for me. If we were to fight, you would be the first to lose your life!"
Chen Yijian's face instantly turned ashen. Being looked down upon by Lu Fan like this was a blow to his pride. However, facing Lu Fan's imposing offensive, he ultimately dared not act too rashly.
Jian Yu watched from the side, his heart filled with shock. He hadn't expected Lu Fan's strength to be so formidable, to the point of being intimidating, even terrifying. After all, such powerful means were not achievable by ordinary individuals.