Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor-Chapter 1189 - 1186: Enemies Face Off!

Li Chen and Ji Ling’er returned via their original route, with all obstacles along the way already cleared by him.

Thus, their journey was exceptionally smooth.

In just three days, they arrived at Tianyang City.

The Ji Family was the largest family in Tianyang City, aside from the City Lord Manor.

Unfortunately, the former prosperity was long gone, replaced by a scene of unbearable ruin.

Moreover, to cover up the crime of exterminating the family, the city lord Pu Yinglong had the previous Ji Family residence set ablaze, reducing it completely to scorched earth.

Seeing the former home now in ruins, Ji Ling’er felt as if her heart was being cut with a knife, and she fell to the ground, letting tears run down her cheeks as she called out the names of her loved ones.

"Grandfather, father, mother... Ling’er has come to see you!"

Li Chen did not step forward to offer comfort; he simply stood by and watched quietly.

In fact, letting her have a good cry and vent all her emotions might not be a bad thing.

Meanwhile, at the City Lord Manor:

Li Chen and Ji Ling’er had just appeared in Tianyang City when they were spotted by the city lord’s spies, who immediately reported to the City Lord Pu Yinglong.

At that moment, Du Huoyang, the Inner Sect Grand Elder of the Black Cloud Sect, was also at the City Lord Manor.

Regarding the Ji Family affair, Pu Yinglong and his son had messed it up completely, even letting Ji Ling’er escape, which greatly angered Du Huoyang.

Originally, they thought the plan was a complete failure, but unexpectedly, Ji Ling’er voluntarily returned, which was an unexpected surprise.

"City Lord, Elder Du, that young man next to Ji Ling’er, named Li Chen, is not simple. His strength is definitely not below mine!"

After reporting the news, the elder Zhang Xiong, who had previously chased Ji Ling’er together with Pu Yanqing, hurriedly spoke up with a warning.

However, before he could finish, a man in black behind Du Huoyang sneered coldly.

"He’s just an insignificant loose cultivator from the countryside; what’s there to fear? I, Tianye, alone can capture and kill him!"

The speaker, like Pu Yanqing, was also Du Huoyang’s direct disciple. However, his strength was far superior to Pu Yanqing, the playboy.

In a place like the Black Cloud Sect, rich with talent, he was also quite famous. Although he wasn’t the Black Cloud Sect’s chief disciple, he was definitely among the top ten.

This fostered his arrogant and conceited disposition.

After mocking Zhang Xiong, Tianye bowed to Du Huoyang.

"Master, let your disciple capture and kill the rural loose cultivator named Li Chen and bring Ji Ling’er back!"

Du Huoyang thought Zhang Xiong exaggerated the truth to avoid punishment for his failure, so he was skeptical of his words.

Seeing his impressive disciple voluntarily enter the fray, Du Huoyang squinted his eyes and said, "Very well, go forth and be cautious!"

Pu Yinglong worried that Tianye would take all the credit, so he quickly chimed in, "Elder Du, my son and Zhang Xiong are very familiar with the Tianyang City area. Let them accompany him; they might be of some help!"

Since even the City Lord Pu Yinglong had spoken, Du Huoyang naturally had to give him face, especially since it wasn’t a big deal—as long as Ji Ling’er could be brought back alive without disrupting his plans.

"Fine, lest that girl escapes again!"

Seeing Du Huoyang agree, Pu Yinglong deliberately put on a stern face and scolded his son Pu Yanqing and Zhang Xiong.

"What are you two still dawdling about? Go with Tianye and capture that Ji Ling’er for me. If that girl escapes again, you both need not return to see me!"

Pu Yanqing and Zhang Xiong suffered a scolding but dared not retort, meekly nodding in agreement.

For safety, in addition to Tianye, Pu Yanqing, and Zhang Xiong, over a hundred elite guards went with them to capture Li Chen and Ji Ling’er.

Before long, they sealed off the street where the Ji Family once was, leaving not a single gap.

Li Chen and Ji Ling’er naturally remained there.

Ji Ling’er’s delicate face was full of tear stains, and her eyes were slightly swollen.

Seeing Ji Ling’er crying pitiably, Pu Yanqing couldn’t help but shine with excitement.

"Ling’er, are you planning to return with me to become husband and wife? Rest assured, becoming the woman of this young master will not disappoint you!"

"Pu Yanqing, shut your mouth. Even in death, I, Ji Ling’er, will never marry a beast like you!"

Enemies meeting face-to-face ignite extreme anger!

Especially in such a place that easily evokes emotions.

Therefore, when Ji Ling’er saw Pu Yanqing, her eyes blazed with fury, wishing she could rush over and tear the beast who destroyed her family apart.

Li Chen’s gaze fell on Pu Yanqing, coldly saying, "You truly are oblivious to past lessons. Had I known, I should’ve sent you to hell to atone!"

Under Li Chen’s sword-like gaze, Pu Yanqing and Zhang Xiong instinctively shivered, not daring to meet his eyes.

Yet, seeing Tianye and hundreds of elite guards, their courage swelled like an inflated balloon.

"Humph, Li Chen, you truly chose the path to hell, walking into peril voluntarily. You should never have provoked me, Pu Yanqing, nor come to Tianyang City!"

Pu Yanqing deliberately raised his voice, speaking with teeth clenched.

Facing Pu Yanqing’s arrogant provocations, Li Chen remained silent, only wearing a sneer of disdain at the corner of his mouth.

In his eyes, Pu Yanqing was already a dead man.

He saw no need to waste words on someone doomed.

Pu Yanqing and Zhang Xiong felt an unsettling chill from Li Chen’s smile.

Although this was Tianyang City—their territory—they had an inexplicable fear of Li Chen.

Tianye, who remained silent, was very displeased with their timid behavior.

His sharp eyes, resembling a vulture circling in the sky, ready to strike its prey, were fixed intensely on Li Chen.

"Are you Li Chen?"

Li Chen met his gaze defiantly, replying coldly, "Yes, I am Li Chen!"

"And who are you?"

With arrogance, Tianye replied, "I am a disciple of Du Huoyang, Inner Sect Grand Elder of the Black Cloud Sect. I am Tianye!"

Li Chen’s lips curved with disdain, shaking his finger twice in the air.

"You’re not enough. Better have your master come."

Tianye, being a Heaven’s Chosen Son of the Black Cloud Sect, used to being prideful, had never faced such an insult.

Instantly infuriated, he shouted, "A mere rustic loose cultivator needs not a butcher’s knife; I, Tianye, am enough to kill you!"