"The truly shameless one is you, isnāt it?"
Mon Tianran stared at Shang Rui with a hostile gaze, anger evident on his face.
Although he was unaware of the precise conflict between Qin Chen and Shang Rui prior to this,
he was well-acquainted with Qin Chenās character and knew that Qin Chen would certainly not behave as Shang Rui had described.
Thus, Mon Tianran realized that it must be Shang Rui, shamelessly distorting the truth and framing Qin Chen.
"You lowly Sect Disciple from a mere One-star Sect, when you say these words, do you not consider to whom you are speaking?!"
Shang Rui, seeing his words causing Qin Chen to be scorned by the crowd, grew more confident and his tone became exceedingly arrogant.
Upon Shang Rui finishing this sentence, many furrowed their brows, looking at him with a hint of displeasure.
Although they despised Qin Chenās character,
most of the competitors in the Ten Thousand Sects Peak Battle were from Two-star Sects.
Therefore, at the Ancient Cityās South Gate, many were Sect Disciples from Two-star Sects.
Shang Ruiās statement clearly dragged them into the matter as well.
The word "lowly" indeed pricked at peopleās hearts.
"You..."
Mon Tianran, upon hearing Shang Ruiās wordsāeven though he was not an impulsive personābecame somewhat infuriated.
"Senior Brother Mon," Qin Chen stopped Mon Tianran.
He nodded to Mon Tianran, signaling with his eyes, indicating that he would handle the matter.
"You said that half a month ago, it was you who almost killed me, didnāt you?"
Qin Chen looked at Shang Rui with an unfazed gaze and spoke.
"Is it not so?"
Feeling unnerved under Qin Chenās stare, Shang Rui appeared slightly less confident,
but he still insisted resolutely.
"Then do you dare fight me?"
"The loser must kneel, bow their head to the ground, and commit suicide!"
"Do you dare?!"
Qin Chen stared calmly at Shang Rui.
Hmm?
Hearing what Qin Chen said, many people felt it was a bit strange.
If it were true, as Shang Rui claimed, that Qin Chen almost died by his hand half a month ago, who could say such a thing after only half a month?
Moreover, the condition set by Qin Chen was indeed very harsh.
To kneel and bow your head to commit suicide.
That would mean losing both your dignity and your life.
Or could it be that the true circumstances were not as described?
At these words, Shang Ruiās face slightly changed.
Kneel and bow to commit suicide?
How could he dare!
After all, just half a month ago Qin Chen had nearly killed him.
With half a month passing, he understood that Qin Chen must have improved significantly, so of course, he dared not accept the challenge.
However, having just uttered such bold claims and now not daring to accept, what was this situation?
At this moment, Shang Ruiās predicament was extremely awkward.
Noticing that Shang Rui remained silent,
the surrounding onlookers began to look at him strangely.
They were not fools.
Shang Ruiās hesitation revealed a lot.
"Half a month ago, you nearly killed me."
"In just half a month, do you no longer even have the courage to fight?"
"Hmm?!"
Qin Chenās gaze fixed on Shang Rui, that seemingly calm look piercing like Divine Light, making Shang Rui tremble.
This truly was the peak of embarrassment!
He now deeply regretted, why did he have to brag earlier?
Now he had put himself in an awkward position, whether he took it or not.
"Whatās going on?"
Just then, another figure came over, obviously curious since there was a crowd gathered here.
"Itās Xuan Zheng from the Southern Dipper Sect. Heās a fierce man. Itās said that his cultivation is at the Earth Element Eighth Layer, but he has the combat power of half a realm higher, a Combat Power Genius. Among those in the Earth Element Realm, there are hardly any that can rival him."
Someone recognized the newcomer.
"Brother Xuan Zheng."
Upon seeing Xuan Zhengās arrival, Shang Rui felt as though he saw a lifesaver.
Clearly, Xuan Zhengās arrival had invisibly relieved him.
"Who are these two?"
Xuan Zheng looked at Qin Chen and Mon Tianran, who were confronting Shang Rui, and frowned slightly.
"These are two lowly Disciples from a One-star Sect who killed Xiong Tun," Shang Rui spoke.
Hearing this, Xuan Zhengās expression immediately darkened.
He had a very good relationship with Xiong Tun; both had come out of the same city and had eventually joined the Southern Dipper Sect.
When he heard that Xiong Tun had been killed, Xuan Zheng had been grief-stricken for quite a while.
Now, hearing what Shang Rui said, the anger that lurked in Xuan Zhengās heart naturally flared up.
"Was it you who killed Xiong Tun?"
Xuan Zhengās gaze was sharp as a sword.
In the meantime, a mighty Elemental Power surged from his body, as if the anger in his heart was uncontrollable and about to burst.
A wave of formidable aura instantaneously pressed down towards Qin Chen and his companion.
"It was that Xiong Tun who unprovokedly tried to kill us first; he deserved to die."
Even in the face of Xuan Zhengās terrifying aura, Qin Chen spoke without any sign of backing down.
Because Qin Chen knew that if it werenāt for his strength that day, he would have already died at the hands of Xiong Tun.
Thus, towards someone like Xiong Tun who had wanted him dead, Qin Chen had always been merciless.
Deserved to die?
Qin Chenās statement was indeed shocking.
Though not loud, his words echoed like thunder.
"Is this guy insane?"
"Daring to openly admit in front of Xuan Zheng? And itās not just an admission; he even said that Xiong Tun from the Southern Dipper Sect deserved to die?"
Many were struck stiff by his remark.
Their gazes towards the young man in white carried a trace of deep astonishment.
"The ones who deserved to die are you two!"
Xuan Zheng was now furious yet shocked.
Blood seemed to spread across his eyes, and his cultivation instantly burst forth.
At the same time, a gigantic Hand of Heaven also condensed above his head.
"Still the same words."
"Youād best not provoke me."
Even facing a nearly-attacking Xuan Zheng, Qin Chenās expression remained as calm as an ancient well.
From his mouth came indifferent words.
"Is this guy out of his mind?"
Hearing Qin Chenās words, many people couldnāt help but frown slightly.
At this time, what was the point of saying something like this?
"Today, I, Xuan Zheng, am surely going to provoke you!"
Boom!
Xuan Zhengās words fell.
The next instant, his body transformed into a meteor-like streak, rushing towards Qin Chen instantly.
In his hand, a giant fiery red Fist Mark had already condensed, causing the temperature around the air to rise sharply.
"You will regret this," Qin Chen said coldly as he watched Xuan Zheng.