184: Chapter 184 How could it be you!?

Yan Chen merely caught sight of those eyes, and like a frightened bird, he retreated rapidly.

It was simply too familiar.

Those were eyes belonging to a superior being; it felt as though merely gazing into them would strip a person of any courage to resist.

"How could it be you!?"

Yan Chen looked as if he had seen a ghost, his face filled with shock and horror.

He had checked the alumni association's roster, and Shen Xingchen wasn't in it at all. Moreover, this street was two hours away from Shen Xingchen's home, so how could they possibly bump into each other!?

Fu Yan on the other side also noticed the abnormality here.

He drew closer, only then clearly seeing the face behind the breathtakingly beautiful girl.

He was likewise filled with a mixture of shock and terror.

Jiang Qingyao watched the other party's reaction, feeling somewhat astonished.

In truth, things had developed far too quickly; from their encounter to that tall male feeling his way over, it had only been a matter of seconds.

She had merely found it disgusting listening to the foul language of those two males.

Then one of the males groped over.

And after that, he began to retreat in terror, as if he had encountered something terrifying.

Her first reaction was that it was because of Shen Xingchen.

Yang Xi also wore an expression of sheer disbelief.

If her eyes hadn't played tricks on her just now, she should have seen Shen Xingchen forcing Yan Chen back…

How could this be possible!?

She still had some understanding of Yan Chen's strength.

As a top-tier proud heaven of the First Academy, he had already reached the peak of the fifth tier long ago.

With such strength, would he be wary of Shen Xingchen?

Shen Xingchen's body landed on the ground, and looking at Yan Chen, he sneered, "So you've broken through to the sixth tier; no wonder you dared to come provoke me."

"In that case, sorry to disturb you." Yan Chen turned to leave immediately.

This fellow surnamed Shen possessed an extremely freakish combat prowess, and he also had a set of silver armor as his trump card.

Even though he had already reached the sixth tier, Yan Chen still did not want to fight the other party.

When Yang Xi heard Shen Xingchen mention the "sixth tier", her eyes widened.

She wasn't surprised by the improvement in Yan Chen's realm, but rather by the attitude with which Shen Xingchen spoke.

Casual, natural, and even carrying a hint of contempt.

Moreover, Shen Xingchen had completely taken control of the situation with just a single sentence.

This showed that both Yan Chen and Fu Yan knew Shen Xingchen and regarded him as an expert of the same level.

This made Yang Xi feel somewhat dreamlike.

Jiang Qingyao was also slightly astonished.

When she initially encountered the two beastly males, she had been a little scared.

But seeing Shen Xingchen's attitude at this moment, she knew things were settled.

Even if the other party was a sixth-tier martial artist!

As long as Shen Xingchen was here, he would absolutely not let her fall into danger.

"Wait!"

Shen Xingchen's voice wasn't loud, but it still stopped Yan Chen and Fu Yan in their tracks.

No matter how unwilling Yan Chen was, he had to admit that Shen Xingchen's aura at this moment suppressed everyone present.

He asked with some grievance, "What else do you want?"

Shen Xingchen wore a half-smile: "I'm quite curious why you came to Qiunan City."

It just happened to be Qiunan City, just happened to be the alumni association, and just happened to be Yang Xi…?

If anyone said there was nothing fishy about Yan Chen here, who would believe it?

At this moment.

Yang Xi's brain felt as if it had been struck by lightning.

Yan Chen coming to Qiunan was naturally to see her—that was what she used to think.

But after hearing the dialogue between Shen Xingchen and Yan Chen and understanding their secret confrontation.

Yang Xi seemed to understand.

# Why would such a perfectly timed male appear on Xinglian?

# Why did this male almost match her ideal type?

# Why did this male pursue her so frantically?

…

She suddenly felt as if her chest was blocked up.

It turned out…

Even her proud "new boyfriend" was merely a means for someone else to deal with him.

The ridiculous thing was that she had ignorantly flaunted it in front of so many people, especially in front of Shen Xingchen.

Fraud?

She remembered Shen Xingchen telling her not to be scammed; so that was what it meant.

She really was being scammed.

Shen Xingchen must have thought she was utterly ridiculous back then.

Yan Chen's gaze first flickered, then he gritted his teeth and said, "I'm simply having an online relationship and came over to meet, is there a problem?"

Shen Xingchen chuckled.

As expected, Yan Chen couldn't make up any suitable reason.

His body suddenly surged forward, dragging a long spear behind him.

At the tip of the long spear, a crimson-red flame was burning.

Fire Dance Flowing Flame Style!

Without the slightest hesitation, Shen Xingchen charged straight at him.

Seeing that Shen Xingchen was about to strike.

Yan Chen hurriedly released his Talent Divine Ability [Blazing Rock Dragon] to defend.

His face turned livid: "Shen Xingchen, for just such a small misunderstanding, is it necessary for you to go this far?"

Even at the sixth tier, and even though his Blazing Rock Dragon showed signs of evolving toward the "Light" path, he still did not want to be Shen Xingchen's opponent.

But Shen Xingchen's long spear had already arrived.

Bang——

The earth-red spiritual power dragon scale armor collided with the crimson-red spear tip.

The dragon scale armor collapsed in an instant.

Yan Chen was sent flying backwards violently.

During their previous clash, the battle between the two had no suspense.

This time, even with Yan Chen breaking through to the sixth tier, there was still no suspense whatsoever.

Shen Xingchen didn't stop, continuing to pursue in the direction Yan Chen was sent flying.

Yan Chen screamed hysterically: "Shen Xingchen, do you really have to be so ruthless?"

He could sense that Shen Xingchen was aiming for his life.

Just because he provoked Yang Xi?

Or because he frightened the other beauty by his side on the roadside?

Shen Xingchen said coldly: "No matter why you ended up mixed up with Yang Xi by a twist of fate, coming here means nothing more than wanting to deal with me."

"Yet of all things you should not have done, you actually came to Qiunan, right to the location of my home."

"Your existence has already threatened the people around me, and every move you make could cause lifelong regrets for me, therefore…"

"…You must die!"

Shen Xingchen's eyes flashed like lightning, and the long spear in his hand thrust toward Yan Chen's heart.

Yan Chen was on the verge of despair.

"Shen Xingchen, don't move!"

At that very instant,

Not far away,

Fu Yan grabbed Yang Xi by the throat.

He threatened, "If you continue to strike, I'll choke her to death; presumably you wouldn't want…"

Fu Yan's words weren't even finished.

Sizzle——

The crimson-stained long spear in Shen Xingchen's hand had already pierced through Yan Chen's heart.

This strike was definitely aimed at Yan Chen's life.

Blood gushed from Yan Chen's body as he trembled uncontrollably: "Save me…"

Fu Yan's body trembled.

At this moment, he felt an unprecedented sense of confusion.

His hand gripping Yang Xi's throat could neither move nor stay still.

This Shen Xingchen… is he really not afraid that I'll kill her?