"Daring!"
As the King's words fell, immediately a minister loudly scolded, "Chen Wang is our Great Huaxia's number one hero, only ranked below the emperor. You, a barbarian, dare to challenge Chen Wang!"
"Exactly!"
People all around were discussing loudly, shouting.
But the years have changed.
Over the years, Chen An has fought in various places and his reputation has soared. There are countless supporters in the country.
Therefore, when the challenge to Chen Wang was announced, there was a strong reaction everywhere.
However, the King remained calm and unconcerned, only looking at Cheng Zheng in front of him. "I came from the northern region, just wanting to challenge warriors from all over the world, with no other intentions. Please fulfill my wish, Your Majesty."
People all around were still discussing, wanting to continue scolding.
However, the King just raised his head and looked casually to one side.
Boom!
A cold gangqi swept through the four directions. Although invisible and intangible, it was real, as if it were choking everyone's necks, trying to strangle them alive.
The chilling killing intent emanating from it could be felt by anyone.
People all around appeared to be choked like their necks were being squeezed, and the voices of many discussions suddenly stopped.
At this point, everyone finally realized who was standing in front of them.
Although the Great Desert King rarely killed anyone, it didn't mean he wouldn't kill.
And with the strength of the other party, if he started a killing spree, probably no one present would be able to leave.
Realizing this, many ministers present immediately fell silent.
Even the few hardliners who were staring at Cheng Zheng in front of them did not continue to speak.
The atmosphere was momentarily silent on the spot.
Only after a while did Cheng Zheng finally speak reluctantly.
"You want to challenge Chen Wang?"
"Yes."
The King nodded.
"But now, Chen Wang is old, and his body is no longer what it used to be."
Cheng Zheng frowned, hesitating to speak. He didn't want Chen An to fight the King.
Emotionally, it was one aspect.
But on the other side, Chen An was the pillar of Great Huaxia, the number one master who shook many countries.
Over the years, Chen An had become a flag of Great Huaxia, a pillar in the hearts of many.
Others could fail, but if Chen An failed, then yes, even though it was hard to believe, Cheng Zheng's heart was already a bit shaky.
In the past, he firmly believed that Chen An could surpass all opponents.
But the King in front of him was too terrifying.
Given Chen Wang's current state, could he really contend with the King in front of him? Cheng Zheng dared not affirm, nor dare to gamble.
But he didn't want to gamble, and others wouldn't let him have his way.
"No matter."
The voice of the King in front of him spoke slowly, still calm, with a strange power that seemed to infect the hearts and minds of people.
"I only came here for one battle. If Chen Wang is truly unwell and unable to fight, I will leave immediately without saying a word."
The King folded his hands and calmly said, "I have walked all the way here, and this is the only wish I have. Please fulfill it, Your Majesty."
It seemed that he was determined to fight Chen An at all costs.
If he didn't achieve his goal, he would not give up.
Cheng Zheng's face was pale, and his emotions seemed particularly bad.
If possible, he wanted to take down the King in front of him and drive him away on the spot.
Unfortunately, he couldn't.
The opponent's strength was there, even if he was an emperor of a country.
Unless a large army surrounded and killed him, there was no way to deal with the opponent.
"You..."
He wanted to say something more, but the King in front of him no longer wanted to waste time.
"I heard that Chen Wang has been secluded in Shengjing since three years ago."
The King spoke lightly, "Since Your Majesty is unwilling to help, I will visit him myself."
With that, he took a step forward and walked away.
The people around looked at the King's figure, but no one dared to stop him.
The guards all around made great efforts. Many people wanted to move forward and stop the King.
But under the gangqi, all efforts were in vain.
After a brief moment, the King's figure disappeared in an instant, directly disappearing from Cheng Zheng's sight.
Seeing this scene, many people breathed a sigh of relief, and many others felt horrified.
Cheng Zheng suddenly woke up and immediately reacted, "Chen Wang must not be in danger!"
"Immediately gather the troops and follow me to Chen Wang's mansion!"
People around immediately sprang into action.
The King was obviously unaware of Cheng Zheng's actions.
Even if he knew, he probably wouldn't care.
He had encountered many people on the way here, some were real powerhouses, while others were cunning and deceitful.
But no matter what, none of them could harm the King even a bit.
And Cheng Zheng was no exception. No matter what tricks he tried, they were all in vain against absolute strength.
The King was confident of this.
But his confidence quickly disappeared.
Chen An's mansion was not hard to find.
After all, he was the mighty Chen Wang, the pillar of Great Huaxia, and even in seclusion, the location of his mansion was still being watched by many.
If he didn't know that Chen Wang was in seclusion and usually didn't receive guests, going there would have been pointless. Otherwise, many people would have come to visit, even breaking down the doors of the mansion.
The King easily found out the location of Chen An's mansion and confidently prepared to visit.
But just as he arrived at the gate, he stopped.
Invisibly, a qi flowed out from the mansion in front of him, spreading out.
This qi was intangible and imperceptible, like a gentle breeze brushing against one's face, subtle and imperceptible.
But in the eyes of a true master, this qi was clear as day.
The King was obviously such a master.
His strength had long stood at the peak of gangqi, just one step away from the legendary innate realm.
It was because of this that he could keenly sense the innate qi emanating from the mansion ahead.
The owner of this mansion was innate!
Innate!
These two words were enough to shock a crowd.
Throughout history, gangqi warriors had been at the top, unmatched in various countries.
But the innate realm was different.
Anyone who could ascend to the innate realm was a prominent figure mentioned in history books.
For example, like the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, who single-handedly established the Great Song, and the founding emperor of Great Huaxia.
These founding emperors of dynasties were all at the innate realm.
And in the past few decades, the innate realm seemed to have disappeared from the world, never to be found again.
The King had thought that he was already the person closest to the innate realm in the world.
But he never expected that someone had already taken that step.
He challenged formidable opponents, integrating many martial arts of gangqi to complement himself, and had barely taken half a step forward in the realm of gangqi.
But the person in front of the mansion had undoubtedly taken that step.
Although it seemed like they were only a half step away, it was a vast gap.
"Indeed, the world is vast."
The King sighed, then resolutely pushed open the courtyard gate.
If it were an ordinary person, seeing an innate standing in front of them, most would probably choose to retreat.
But the King was not an ordinary person.
He was much tougher than an ordinary person, much more determined.
Knowing there was a tiger in the mountains, he leaned towards the tiger's den, speaking of people like him.
Thus, he pushed open the courtyard gate, entering without even announcing his arrival. Because there was no need for announcements.
Innate warriors connected qi in all directions, and probably as soon as he arrived outside the mansion, he would have sensed something.
If that was the case, there was no need for any announcement.
A bustling sound came from all around, along with the screams of several maids.
More servants hurried over from a distance, seemingly wanting to drive away this unexpected guest.
But the King ignored all of this, moving forward alone towards the core of the mansion.
Finally, outside a peach blossom forest, he saw Chen An.
Chen An was sitting alone, admiring the peach blossoms all around, looking very relaxed.
For the King's arrival, he didn't seem surprised, just quietly turned around and looked at the other person.
"Desert Monk, greetings to Chen Wang."
Finally seeing the true master, the King raised his head, greeted respectfully.
"Are you here to challenge me?"
Chen An turned around, his gaze falling on the King in front of him.
For this unexpected intruder in his mansion, he didn't seem angry, just looked at the other person with interest.
He was alone in isolation, occasionally going out for a stroll. He was quite knowledgeable about the news around.
Naturally, he had heard about the King in front of him.
Earlier, he had thought, would this person come to Great Huaxia and challenge him too?
And now, the person had indeed arrived.
This surprised Chen An a bit.
"Yes."
The King lowered his head, respectfully saying, "I hope Chen Wang will give me guidance."
Since coming to the Central Plains, this was the first time he had humbly asked for advice from someone else.
But this was not surprising, as the most capable one should come first.
"Since you have come here, you should know the outcome."
Chen An smiled, "Your strength is very good, but you are not my opponent for now."
"I understand."
The King nodded, not denying this, but his attitude remained firm, "Please enlighten me, Chen Wang."
Chen An looked at him deeply, "Then make your move."
With that, the two fell silent.
Once they decided to fight, any unnecessary words became irrelevant.
The King folded his hands together, and qi vibrated all over his body.
Powerful gangqi surged outward from him, like a sudden appearance of a giant whale in a calm sea, completely breaking the peace.
A powerful aura rose to the sky, covering the four directions, even blocking out the sky.
Standing in place, the King was enveloped in gangqi. Golden light bloomed from him, making him look like a towering golden Buddha, divine and untouchable.
The momentum that surged up in an instant startled the high-level experts in Shengjing, causing them to look in that direction.
"It's Chen Wang's mansion!"
"The King and Chen Wang are fighting!"
Some felt happy about the fight between the two, while others felt scared.
Many people were awaiting the outcome of their battle, and many more were anxious and uneasy.
They thought the battle would last a long time.
One was the Great Desert King who had challenged countless powerful opponents along the way and had never been defeated.
The other was the already famous Chen Wang, known as the number one master in the Central Plains.
The clash between these two, just the thought of it made people excited, surely it would be a heart-stirring battle.
But the final outcome disappointed them.
When Cheng Zheng hurriedly led people to Chen An's mansion, he did not see the two engaged in intense combat.
In the spacious courtyard, everything remained the same as before, the peach blossoms were still blooming all around, bright and dazzling, with no signs of damage.
Everything around was intact, and there was no trace of a terrifying battle that matched the previous overwhelming aura.
"So you guys fought for so long, was it just for fun?"
There wasn't a single thing damaged, how could it look like a battlefield of two peak gangqi masters!
Cheng Zheng's group was a bit puzzled.
But the gangqi devotees beside him had already sensed the outcome.
"Innate qi."
Sensing the qi from ahead, a few devotees had shocked expressions as they looked in that direction.
Peach blossoms bloomed all around, falling to the ground.
Chen An, who had been sitting on the ground, had already stood up.
And in front of him?
The King was half kneeling on the ground, holding his chest with one hand.
There, bright red blood was dripping from his chest, looking so incredibly red.
He seemed to be very seriously injured, and he no longer had the strength to stand up.
But his face was full of joy, completely devoid of the appearance of being injured.
"So that's how it is."
Half kneeling on the ground, he muttered to himself.
Chen An turned around, his gaze falling on the King, showing a hint of realization and admiration.
The King's strength was indeed very strong.
Strictly speaking, he was just one step away from being innate, and he was undeniably the strongest person on the level of gangqi.
Frankly speaking, if he hadn't encountered Chen An, who had already ascended to the innate realm, there were probably very few people in the world who could defeat him.
However, even with such a formidable figure, he had ultimately reached his limit.
In the end, struggling to stand up, he deeply bowed to Chen An and then walked away.
Watching the King leave, Cheng Zheng walked up to Chen An and, full of killing intent, asked, "Chang An, do you want me to…”
Although the King was defeated, he was still a huge threat.
With the terrifying strength of the opponent, if he were to oppose Great Huaxia, there was no one besides Chen An who could rival him.
If the opponent turned to others, Cheng Zheng felt that he would never sleep soundly, even if he tried.
"No need."
Chen An shook his head and said quietly, "He was a dead man walking anyway."
Seeing Cheng Zheng seem a bit puzzled, he continued, "He made a mistake in his cultivation, and his body had major problems."
"Even if I didn't intervene, he would at most live another five years."
"As for now, he probably only has less than three years left."
He spoke softly, with a hint of regret in his words.
"Daring!"
As the King's words fell, immediately a minister loudly scolded, "Chen Wang is our Great Huaxia's number one hero, only ranked below the emperor. You, a barbarian, dare to challenge Chen Wang!"
"Exactly!"
People all around were discussing loudly, shouting.
But the years have changed.
Over the years, Chen An has fought in various places and his reputation has soared. There are countless supporters in the country.
Therefore, when the challenge to Chen Wang was announced, there was a strong reaction everywhere.
However, the King remained calm and unconcerned, only looking at Cheng Zheng in front of him. "I came from the northern region, just wanting to challenge warriors from all over the world, with no other intentions. Please fulfill my wish, Your Majesty."
People all around were still discussing, wanting to continue scolding.
However, the King just raised his head and looked casually to one side.
Boom!
A cold gangqi swept through the four directions. Although invisible and intangible, it was real, as if it were choking everyone's necks, trying to strangle them alive.
The chilling killing intent emanating from it could be felt by anyone.
People all around appeared to be choked like their necks were being squeezed, and the voices of many discussions suddenly stopped.
At this point, everyone finally realized who was standing in front of them.
Although the Great Desert King rarely killed anyone, it didn't mean he wouldn't kill.
And with the strength of the other party, if he started a killing spree, probably no one present would be able to leave.
Realizing this, many ministers present immediately fell silent.
Even the few hardliners who were staring at Cheng Zheng in front of them did not continue to speak.
The atmosphere was momentarily silent on the spot.
Only after a while did Cheng Zheng finally speak reluctantly.
"You want to challenge Chen Wang?"
"Yes."
The King nodded.
"But now, Chen Wang is old, and his body is no longer what it used to be."
Cheng Zheng frowned, hesitating to speak. He didn't want Chen An to fight the King.
Emotionally, it was one aspect.
But on the other side, Chen An was the pillar of Great Huaxia, the number one master who shook many countries.
Over the years, Chen An had become a flag of Great Huaxia, a pillar in the hearts of many.
Others could fail, but if Chen An failed, then yes, even though it was hard to believe, Cheng Zheng's heart was already a bit shaky.
In the past, he firmly believed that Chen An could surpass all opponents.
But the King in front of him was too terrifying.
Given Chen Wang's current state, could he really contend with the King in front of him? Cheng Zheng dared not affirm, nor dare to gamble.
But he didn't want to gamble, and others wouldn't let him have his way.
"No matter."
The voice of the King in front of him spoke slowly, still calm, with a strange power that seemed to infect the hearts and minds of people.
"I only came here for one battle. If Chen Wang is truly unwell and unable to fight, I will leave immediately without saying a word."
The King folded his hands and calmly said, "I have walked all the way here, and this is the only wish I have. Please fulfill it, Your Majesty."
It seemed that he was determined to fight Chen An at all costs.
If he didn't achieve his goal, he would not give up.
Cheng Zheng's face was pale, and his emotions seemed particularly bad.
If possible, he wanted to take down the King in front of him and drive him away on the spot.
Unfortunately, he couldn't.
The opponent's strength was there, even if he was an emperor of a country.
Unless a large army surrounded and killed him, there was no way to deal with the opponent.
"You..."
He wanted to say something more, but the King in front of him no longer wanted to waste time.
"I heard that Chen Wang has been secluded in Shengjing since three years ago."
The King spoke lightly, "Since Your Majesty is unwilling to help, I will visit him myself."
With that, he took a step forward and walked away.
The people around looked at the King's figure, but no one dared to stop him.
The guards all around made great efforts. Many people wanted to move forward and stop the King.
But under the gangqi, all efforts were in vain.
After a brief moment, the King's figure disappeared in an instant, directly disappearing from Cheng Zheng's sight.
Seeing this scene, many people breathed a sigh of relief, and many others felt horrified.
Cheng Zheng suddenly woke up and immediately reacted, "Chen Wang must not be in danger!"
"Immediately gather the troops and follow me to Chen Wang's mansion!"
People around immediately sprang into action.
The King was obviously unaware of Cheng Zheng's actions.
Even if he knew, he probably wouldn't care.
He had encountered many people on the way here, some were real powerhouses, while others were cunning and deceitful.
But no matter what, none of them could harm the King even a bit.
And Cheng Zheng was no exception. No matter what tricks he tried, they were all in vain against absolute strength.
The King was confident of this.
But his confidence quickly disappeared.
Chen An's mansion was not hard to find.
After all, he was the mighty Chen Wang, the pillar of Great Huaxia, and even in seclusion, the location of his mansion was still being watched by many.
If he didn't know that Chen Wang was in seclusion and usually didn't receive guests, going there would have been pointless. Otherwise, many people would have come to visit, even breaking down the doors of the mansion.
The King easily found out the location of Chen An's mansion and confidently prepared to visit.
But just as he arrived at the gate, he stopped.
Invisibly, a qi flowed out from the mansion in front of him, spreading out.
This qi was intangible and imperceptible, like a gentle breeze brushing against one's face, subtle and imperceptible.
But in the eyes of a true master, this qi was clear as day.
The King was obviously such a master.
His strength had long stood at the peak of gangqi, just one step away from the legendary innate realm.
It was because of this that he could keenly sense the innate qi emanating from the mansion ahead.
The owner of this mansion was innate!
Innate!
These two words were enough to shock a crowd.
Throughout history, gangqi warriors had been at the top, unmatched in various countries.
But the innate realm was different.
Anyone who could ascend to the innate realm was a prominent figure mentioned in history books.
For example, like the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, who single-handedly established the Great Song, and the founding emperor of Great Huaxia.
These founding emperors of dynasties were all at the innate realm.
And in the past few decades, the innate realm seemed to have disappeared from the world, never to be found again.
The King had thought that he was already the person closest to the innate realm in the world.
But he never expected that someone had already taken that step.
He challenged formidable opponents, integrating many martial arts of gangqi to complement himself, and had barely taken half a step forward in the realm of gangqi.
But the person in front of the mansion had undoubtedly taken that step.
Although it seemed like they were only a half step away, it was a vast gap.
"Indeed, the world is vast."
The King sighed, then resolutely pushed open the courtyard gate.
If it were an ordinary person, seeing an innate standing in front of them, most would probably choose to retreat.
But the King was not an ordinary person.
He was much tougher than an ordinary person, much more determined.
Knowing there was a tiger in the mountains, he leaned towards the tiger's den, speaking of people like him.
Thus, he pushed open the courtyard gate, entering without even announcing his arrival. Because there was no need for announcements.
Innate warriors connected qi in all directions, and probably as soon as he arrived outside the mansion, he would have sensed something.
If that was the case, there was no need for any announcement.
A bustling sound came from all around, along with the screams of several maids.
More servants hurried over from a distance, seemingly wanting to drive away this unexpected guest.
But the King ignored all of this, moving forward alone towards the core of the mansion.
Finally, outside a peach blossom forest, he saw Chen An.
Chen An was sitting alone, admiring the peach blossoms all around, looking very relaxed.
For the King's arrival, he didn't seem surprised, just quietly turned around and looked at the other person.
"Desert Monk, greetings to Chen Wang."
Finally seeing the true master, the King raised his head, greeted respectfully.
"Are you here to challenge me?"
Chen An turned around, his gaze falling on the King in front of him.
For this unexpected intruder in his mansion, he didn't seem angry, just looked at the other person with interest.
He was alone in isolation, occasionally going out for a stroll. He was quite knowledgeable about the news around.
Naturally, he had heard about the King in front of him.
Earlier, he had thought, would this person come to Great Huaxia and challenge him too?
And now, the person had indeed arrived.
This surprised Chen An a bit.
"Yes."
The King lowered his head, respectfully saying, "I hope Chen Wang will give me guidance."
Since coming to the Central Plains, this was the first time he had humbly asked for advice from someone else.
But this was not surprising, as the most capable one should come first.
"Since you have come here, you should know the outcome."
Chen An smiled, "Your strength is very good, but you are not my opponent for now."
"I understand."
The King nodded, not denying this, but his attitude remained firm, "Please enlighten me, Chen Wang."
Chen An looked at him deeply, "Then make your move."
With that, the two fell silent.
Once they decided to fight, any unnecessary words became irrelevant.
The King folded his hands together, and qi vibrated all over his body.
Powerful gangqi surged outward from him, like a sudden appearance of a giant whale in a calm sea, completely breaking the peace.
A powerful aura rose to the sky, covering the four directions, even blocking out the sky.
Standing in place, the King was enveloped in gangqi. Golden light bloomed from him, making him look like a towering golden Buddha, divine and untouchable.
The momentum that surged up in an instant startled the high-level experts in Shengjing, causing them to look in that direction.
"It's Chen Wang's mansion!"
"The King and Chen Wang are fighting!"
Some felt happy about the fight between the two, while others felt scared.
Many people were awaiting the outcome of their battle, and many more were anxious and uneasy.
They thought the battle would last a long time.
One was the Great Desert King who had challenged countless powerful opponents along the way and had never been defeated.
The other was the already famous Chen Wang, known as the number one master in the Central Plains.
The clash between these two, just the thought of it made people excited, surely it would be a heart-stirring battle.
But the final outcome disappointed them.
When Cheng Zheng hurriedly led people to Chen An's mansion, he did not see the two engaged in intense combat.
In the spacious courtyard, everything remained the same as before, the peach blossoms were still blooming all around, bright and dazzling, with no signs of damage.
Everything around was intact, and there was no trace of a terrifying battle that matched the previous overwhelming aura.
"So you guys fought for so long, was it just for fun?"
There wasn't a single thing damaged, how could it look like a battlefield of two peak gangqi masters!
Cheng Zheng's group was a bit puzzled.
But the gangqi devotees beside him had already sensed the outcome.
"Innate qi."
Sensing the qi from ahead, a few devotees had shocked expressions as they looked in that direction.
Peach blossoms bloomed all around, falling to the ground.
Chen An, who had been sitting on the ground, had already stood up.
And in front of him?
The King was half kneeling on the ground, holding his chest with one hand.
There, bright red blood was dripping from his chest, looking so incredibly red.
He seemed to be very seriously injured, and he no longer had the strength to stand up.
But his face was full of joy, completely devoid of the appearance of being injured.
"So that's how it is."
Half kneeling on the ground, he muttered to himself.
Chen An turned around, his gaze falling on the King, showing a hint of realization and admiration.
The King's strength was indeed very strong.
Strictly speaking, he was just one step away from being innate, and he was undeniably the strongest person on the level of gangqi.
Frankly speaking, if he hadn't encountered Chen An, who had already ascended to the innate realm, there were probably very few people in the world who could defeat him.
However, even with such a formidable figure, he had ultimately reached his limit.
In the end, struggling to stand up, he deeply bowed to Chen An and then walked away.
Watching the King leave, Cheng Zheng walked up to Chen An and, full of killing intent, asked, "Chang An, do you want me to…”
Although the King was defeated, he was still a huge threat.
With the terrifying strength of the opponent, if he were to oppose Great Huaxia, there was no one besides Chen An who could rival him.
If the opponent turned to others, Cheng Zheng felt that he would never sleep soundly, even if he tried.
"No need."
Chen An shook his head and said quietly, "He was a dead man walking anyway."
Seeing Cheng Zheng seem a bit puzzled, he continued, "He made a mistake in his cultivation, and his body had major problems."
"Even if I didn't intervene, he would at most live another five years."
"As for now, he probably only has less than three years left."
He spoke softly, with a hint of regret in his words.
