The Rise of Dragon Son-in-Law
Chapter 365 - 355: Do Not Attempt to Provoke the Great Xia Mansion

Chapter 365: Chapter 355: Do Not Attempt to Provoke the Great Xia Mansion

Xu Hao had already secretly gathered his strength, preparing for defense.

Long Chen, holding the Dragon God Sword, stepped toward Xu Hao with deliberate strides.

With each step forward, the sword light rippled out in waves, the killing aura growing more and more intense.

It was like an ancient sacred mountain pressing down, collapsing Xu Hao’s psychological defenses with each advancing step.

Xu Hao’s face turned pale, his forehead beaded with dense sweat.

As the distance closed, Xu Hao could no longer bear the terrifying pressure.

"You, give it to me."

He shouted furiously as he madly rushed toward Long Chen.

Long Chen, without a word, raised his sword, and with an unadorned stroke, he slashed down.

With that cut, Xu Hao’s body was cleaved in two.

But not a single drop of blood seeped out.

It wasn’t because Xu Hao had truly cultivated an Undying Body, but rather because the sword was too sharp, too quick, that the blood hadn’t time to flow out.

Three seconds later, the blood slowly began to spread.

Strangely enough, Xu Hao’s bisected body still writhed like a severed snake.

Long Chen cast a glance over it and said indifferently, "What Undying Technique? Even if it does exist, with your level of cultivation, you would never truly be immortal."

After speaking, Long Chen no longer paid any attention to Xu Hao on the ground.

The writhing of the two halves of the body lasted for less than ten seconds before it came to a rest, completely devoid of life.

This sight terrified the people from Undying Mountain, all of them gasping in shock.

"You really could kill him."

The grey-haired elder’s eyes flashed with a cold, guarded light.

What Undying Mountain feared was not ’injury’; they feared precisely those terrifying sword techniques or blade techniques like Long Chen’s that severed bodies in one stroke.

Because if it were just a wound, even through the heart, with the Undying Technique, there could still be a possibility of defying fate to survive.

But if the body or the head was severed, the Undying Technique would be rendered useless.

Xu Hao suffered a great loss, killed outright by a single sword strike.

Long Chen didn’t even glance at the grey-haired elder but turned toward the others who had participated in killing the two brothers from Great Xia Mansion.

Those who met Long Chen’s gaze felt goosebumps over their skin, their entire bodies cold with fear.

They all understood what Long Chen meant.

Long Chen didn’t dawdle, he simply acted.

The few people, startled, were about to counterattack when Long Chen’s sword had already neatly decapitated their heads.

After the killing, Long Chen sheathed his sword, methodical and efficient.

"I’m a person who upholds the Martial Arts code and doesn’t wish to see too much bloodshed. Today, I came here to set a limit; this matter may rest for now. But it’s not entirely over yet, you are the Great Protector of Undying Mountain, aren’t you? These people were under your command, so now, bow and apologize for the killing of Great Xia Mansion’s brothers, and we can put this issue on hold.

If you refuse to bow and apologize, then tonight, I will have no choice but to let the blood of your people from Undying Mountain cleanse this banquet hall."

Long Chen looked at the grey-haired elder, his expression cold and ruthless.

The grey-haired elder, upon hearing this, had an ugly look on his face.

After all, in front of so many people, if he were to bow and apologize, wouldn’t that be an admission that Undying Mountain had submitted?

He couldn’t afford to lose that face, and he didn’t dare lose face on behalf of Undying Mountain.

Yet, having witnessed Long Chen’s methods, the grey-haired elder actually felt a bit frightened too, not wanting to fight Long Chen.

It wasn’t that he feared Long Chen, but rather that his understanding of Long Chen was too superficial, and he did not wish to engage in a battle he wasn’t sure of.

After a moment of contemplation, the grey-haired elder spoke gravely, "The two people from Great Xia Mansion who died were indeed handled too aggressively by Xu Hao, but now Xu Hao and those who fought with him are dead, and we have lost so many people while you have only lost two. Can’t we call it even?"

"Whether we’re even is not calculated like that. The lives of our brothers from Great Xia Mansion are precious. If we really start counting, the death of just one could justify the extermination of your Undying Mountain. I simply prefer not to embark on a slaughter, that’s all. Just tell me now, are you going to bow and apologize or not? Give me an answer."

Long Chen stood his ground without retreating.

"Long Chen, don’t get too arrogant and push people too far. Believe it or not..."

A middle-aged man started to scold him from the side.

But before he could finish, his head had already separated from his body.

Long Chen’s sword had moved too swiftly for anyone present to see clearly.

Even the strongest among them, the grey-haired elder, had not reacted in time, and another of his close aides had been killed.

Long Chen said coldly, "Anyone who isn’t afraid of dying, feel free to stand with Undying Mountain. It’s fine. Killing a few more isn’t out of the question."

Upon hearing this, many people started shivering with fear.

There was no one present who wasn’t afraid of dying, including the grey-haired elder.

At this moment, the grey-haired elder hesitated, his resolve shaken.

"You don’t want to speak? Fine, then let’s go to war."

As Long Chen tightened his grip on the sword hilt and slowly raised it, an overwhelming sword intent immediately enveloped everyone.

"Hold on," the grey-haired elder urgently interjected.

Long Chen stared at the grey-haired elder without saying a word.

The grey-haired elder said solemnly, "Xu Hao did wrong, and as the Great Protector, I indeed bear responsibility. Here, I shall apologize to Great Xia Mansion on his behalf. I am sorry."

Having said this, the grey-haired elder bowed deeply.

All those present inhaled sharply.

No one had expected Long Chen to actually force a bow and an apology from the Great Guardian of Undying Mountain.

But upon witnessing this scene, Long Chen felt no joy in his heart.

The grey-haired elder’s choice to bow did not signify weakness but rather underscored that he was a truly dangerous individual.

For a moment, Long Chen felt a strong urge to kill the grey-haired elder.

Sensing Long Chen’s murderous intent, the wily old man quickly bowed again and said solemnly, "It’s often said that it’s better to resolve feuds than to perpetuate them. Young Master Long, I hope we can coexist peacefully in the future. If we have offended you, I ask for your generous forbearance."

"I don’t like playing these games, and I’m well aware that deep down, you’re dying to kill me. But that’s alright, I don’t care. However, some things need to be said upfront. Any force from the Cultivation World or the Martial Arts World that enters society must report to Great Xia Mansion. The number of people active must be accurate, not one less. I’ll give you one day to come and register at Great Xia Mansion. Those not listed in the reports and found out will be considered plotting mischief. The light punishment will be the loss of cultivation, the severe one will be death. Remember, you only have one day. You should act wisely."

After finishing his speech, Long Chen grabbed Long’er and started walking out.

The face of the grey-haired elder turned unsightly, embarrassed by this substantial loss of face.

"Does Great Xia Mansion really need to control everything?"

The grey-haired elder asked.

"When it comes to cultivators and the Martial Arts World, Great Xia Mansion must be in control. Of course, as long as there are no violations of the law or disruption of human order, Great Xia Mansion naturally won’t interfere too much, just keeping records. But if anyone dares to commit wrongdoing, the only path that awaits them is death. There will be no exceptions for anyone."

Long Chen said sternly.

"But..."

"That’s enough," Long Chen interrupted the grey-haired elder, saying, "Just report the number of your people from Undying Mountain who are in Qian by tomorrow at Great Xia Mansion. If you fail to show up, you will bear the consequences. Let me remind everyone who hasn’t registered yet, from now on, don’t even think about challenging Great Xia Mansion’s rules, because, in the end, you only have one life."

With that, Long Chen lingered no further and along with Long’er, he left straight away.

The grey-haired elder remained behind, his face dark with rage.

Since entering the path, he had never before suffered such extreme humiliation and resentment.