Chapter 604: Chapter 603 Arriving in Time
Just as the five or six guards charged toward Liu Zheng, before they had a chance to strike, they felt an explosive force of a fist smashing directly into their chests.
Struck as if by lightning, they spat blood and flew backward.
One of the unfortunate guards flew a great distance, crashing through a wall and passing out.
Liu Zheng sneered, "I told you my body didn’t train itself for nothing!"
The guards were petrified, stepping back en masse, their eyes bulging.
That was the flesh of a fifth-rank Martial Emperor, how could they be sent flying by his punch? Was this guy human or monster?
"Kid, do you know who I am?"
One of the guards asked with a grim face, his eyes filled with horror.
Liu Zheng sneered, "I don’t care who you are. Since you dared to bully me, I will make sure you have no grave to rest in!"
"Arrogant brat, you think I don’t know who you are?"
The guard said coldly, "Liu Zheng, the human prodigy from the Mount Ten Thousand Beasts a month ago, whose strength, although reaching the late stages of Martial Venerate, could only skulk inside Mount Ten Thousand Beasts, not fit to appear in public. Don’t worry, no one in town knows it was you who killed the man. Today, all the martial artists in town are out, I’d like to see how you’ll escape!"
With that, he pressured Liu Zheng, his eyes shooting cold light.
Liu Zheng scoffed, "Mount Ten Thousand Beasts is my hunting ground for demon beasts. Naturally, you as town guardians wouldn’t know. But this time, I won’t let you off. Even if you die, your death will be in vain!"
"Ha-ha, such arrogance, boy! Today, I shall act for Heaven and avenge those fallen Martial Venerate masters!"
The guard roared, flames condensing in his fists as he blasted them toward Liu Zheng.
"Boom!"
The flames in mid-air formed into a giant dragon’s phantom image, slamming onto Liu Zheng.
"Boom!"
A golden light exploded from Liu Zheng’s body, shattering the dragon.
The guard’s pupils shrank, involuntarily stepping back, exclaiming in horror, "You blocked my attack?!"
Liu Zheng coldly looked at him, "What did you just say? You’re going to act for Heaven? By what right do you act for Heaven?!"
"This..."
The guard was at a loss for words, then burst out laughing, "As long as no one in town knows I did this, if I die, it’ll be an accident. Who would suspect me?"
A mocking smile appeared on Liu Zheng’s face, "That’s a pathetic excuse."
"Brat, don’t get ahead of yourself with your clever words!"
The guard, furious, drew his longsword from his waist and stabbed at Liu Zheng with lightning speed.
Liu Zheng continued to sneer, punching the guard’s wrist. The longsword flew from the guard’s hand as Liu Zheng grabbed the hilt and yanked forcibly.
"Crack!"
The guard’s arm snapped instantly, his body flung away by Liu Zheng.
Staring at the broken arm, Liu Zheng sneered coldly, "Weren’t you going to act for Heaven? I’m sending you straight to hell today!"
With feet stepping on the void, he pursued fiercely.
"Thud!"
A light sound as the guard fell heavily to the ground, his face turning deadly pale.
The other guards, looking utterly shocked, rushed to help him.
Liu Zheng, holding the longsword by the hilt, thrust it directly into the guard’s shoulder.
With a scream, the guard lay on the ground, pale-faced, his body convulsing, eyes filled with pain and humiliation.
The rest of the guards were horrified, quickly drawing their swords, surrounding Liu Zheng, and shouting, "Kid, drop your sword immediately!"
Liu Zheng snorted, "Get lost!"
Enraged, the guards charged at him.
The wounded guard, enduring the agonizing pain, struggled to his feet, step by step heading outward.
Seeing this, the other guards hastily followed, encircling Liu Zheng, their eyes full of vigilance.
"On the count of one, two, three, loose arrows!"
The leading guard shouted, pulling out a longbow in an instant.
"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!"
Arrows flew, enveloping Liu Zheng entirely, a dense shower of arrows falling like rain, leaving him nowhere to hide.
"Pft, pft!"
"Pff!"
Arrow after arrow pierced through flesh, nailing directly into the ground.
The guards all had smug expressions on their faces, as if to say your death is certain, and said, "Boy, it’s time for you to confess now, isn’t it?"
"Heh, do you really think that killing me will be the end of it?"
Liu Zheng sneered, "I said, all of you will die!"
"Such big talk! Do you think everyone in town is blind?!"
One of the guards cursed, full of disbelief.
The lead guard was also taken aback, then sneered, "You’ve got quite the nerve, kid. I advise you to surrender quietly, to avoid any unnecessary pain."
Liu Zheng said, "Have you ever heard of the Liu Family from the ends of the earth?"
"What ’Liu Family from the ends of the earth’?!"
Several of them were shocked, but then laughed, saying, "What are you playing at, kid? You’re not trying to pull some trick, are you?"
"Exactly, if you think you can deceive us, you are mistaken."
"Haha, the ’Liu Family from the ends of the earth’, that’s a mythical island said to have endless treasures. But the Liu Family has been gone for a thousand years, how could it possibly reappear?"
Liu Zheng said, "Whether or not I am a descendant of the Liu Family, have you seen for yourself?"
Upon hearing this, the guards were all shocked and said, "Impossible, how could you possibly be from the Liu Family?"
"Exactly, the Liu Family is shrouded in mystery. Not even all the Martial Venerates of the town may be aware of the Liu Family’s existence, let alone a mere nine-star Martial Emperor like you."
The guards all disbelieved in Liu Zheng’s identity.
Liu Zheng sneered, "Then have you ever seen the emblem on my body?"
The guards looked carefully and their expressions changed dramatically, all showing horror as they said, "You actually have a Liu Family emblem on you! How is that possible?!"
"Does it seem a bit too fake?" Liu Zheng laughed scornfully, "Are you suggesting all members of the Liu Family look exactly the same? Don’t you find it a bit too coincidental?"
The guard’s face turned exceedingly awkward, unable to say anything due to the heavy-heartedness.
One of them said, "Just who on earth are you, and why do you have the Liu Family’s emblem? Could it be that the Liu Family is still in the town?"
"I am Liu Zheng, the young master of the Liu Family!"
Liu Zheng’s gaze became sharp as he spoke indifferently, "If you still don’t believe me, you can go verify it yourself! If I have the Liu Family’s emblem, I allow you to do as you please with me!"
"What?!"
The guards were all astounded, showing looks of amazement.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
One of the guards, panicked, said, "We have been guarding here for many years and have never heard of any great family hiding in town, don’t spout nonsense."
Liu Zheng smiled faintly and said, "If you don’t believe me, you can go ask at the Li residence!"
"The Li residence?!"
The guards were all shocked and fearful expressions appeared on their faces.
They knew very well the strength of the Li residence, also one of the super clans within the entire martial world!
Moreover, the Li residence did not hide away. Every once in a while, the Li residence would send out a group of high-ranking Martial Venerates to patrol the entire town, and all the town’s guards recognized them.
"Who exactly are you?!" a guard asked in surprise, "How do you know the Li residence?"
"Heh, that’s none of your concern. In any case, I can tell you, I will definitely not harm your lives."
Liu Zheng said, "As for the affairs of the town, I will thoroughly investigate. If I discover any disturbances, I will certainly not turn a blind eye."
The guards looked at each other and said, "We hope you can do that!"
Liu Zheng nodded and said, "You guys should step back now."
Only then did the guards retreat, while Liu Zheng looked solemnly towards the town, not daring to let his guard down.
"The young master of the Liu Family?!"
On a distant rooftop, a figure appeared silently, cold light flickering in his eyes as he whispered, "Good, very good! You actually dare set foot in my town, thinking we established families are mere decorations? Hmph, if you seek death, then we shall fulfill your wish!"
After Liu Zheng left the town, he headed straight back to the Li residence.
"Young master!"
Li Qingluan saw Liu Zheng return and said excitedly, "You’re finally back! I’ve been so worried these past few days, fearing something had happened to you."
"Don’t worry, I’m fine."
