Level Up in Martial World

Chapter 268: Li Jiao

Lu Zhen entered the palace as an even stronger aroma wafted into his nose. However, Lu Zhen remained unmoving, unaffected by the assault of the aroma, like a towering tower that stood against all things.

His crimson eyes reflected the pink color as everything in his vision was made of pink, even the walls and the floor, along with the furnishings, were brightly pink.

"These women really like pink," Lu Zhen mused to himself with some amusement.

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As he made his way, just like the brothel, there were many profane pictures and statues of women on the neatly decorated walls.

Suddenly, a woman with shimmering purple hair in an alluring hairstyle approached him, emitting an aura of maturity. She looked at Lu Zhen with sheer astonishment as her body trembled instinctively.

Gulp!

Li Jiao gulped down her saliva and hurriedly bowed. "I greet the leader."

Lu Zhen just nodded his head as he deeply looked at her with his crimson gaze.

She trembled, feeling the gaze of Lu Zhen as a terrifying pressure descended on her, like a prey to a predator.

Just his crimson gaze made her helplessly weak, as if she were a rabbit being chased down by a skillful and cold lion.

"So what did you get from the man in the cloak?" Lu Zhen suddenly spoke, breaking the pressure he emitted. Li Jiao sighed in relief as her body stopped trembling.

"Young master, first of all, we know the cloaked man's name is Chen Hao."

"Hmm," Lu Zhen frowned, "I don't need his personal information. I need to know about the army. Tell me everything he knows."

"Yes, yes, young master," Li Jiao flinched as she hurriedly started to describe everything the man had said in minute detail.

By the end, Lu Zhen nodded his head with a satisfied expression.

The force attacking Phoenix City was none other than the Shadow Reaper Sect, a mysterious and formidable group known throughout the martial world for employing unusual martial arts techniques that had claimed the lives of numerous skilled practitioners.

However, based on the information available, it became apparent that the Shadow Reaper Sect was, at most, a second-class power.

They possessed only five first-stage martial artists, and the approaching army consisted of just two first-stage martial artists.

This revelation intrigued Lu Zhen, prompting a subtle amusement. "What makes them believe that Phoenix City can be easily destroyed? Something doesn't add up."

As these thoughts crossed his mind, Lu Zhen's expression shifted from amusement to seriousness.

He began contemplating the situation, drawing on the knowledge he had acquired from Shang Luo about the outside world and the insights he had gained from the individual he defeated during his Coronation, who shared valuable details.

Lu Zhen's mind worked swiftly, assimilating all available information and weaving it into a cohesive understanding of the imminent threat.

His crimson eyes snapped open suddenly, and his aura erupted, causing the entire palace to emit creaking noises as if it might collapse under the sheer force of his unleashed energy.

Li Jiao was not immune to the impact; her body froze with an instinctive fear that seemed to permeate her entire being.

Quickly realising the effect of his overwhelming aura, Lu Zhen hastily retracted it and glanced around absentmindedly.

"Are you alright?" he asked, patting Li Jiao on the shoulder.

"Yes, I am, Young Master," Li Jiao replied with a relieved sigh.

"Good," Lu Zhen nodded. "Maybe I got too carried away."

"Lead me to the man now," he instructed.

Li Jiao blushed slightly as she guided Lu Zhen toward the inner area. As she walked, her curvaceous figure moved with a subtle seductiveness.

"This woman has quite a..." Lu Zhen mused, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

Eventually, they reached the underground section of the palace, where numerous men and women were bound and held captive.

"Ahhh!"

The anguished scream echoed through the underground chamber as a man, eyes fully red with insanity, lunged at Lu Zhen. However, his attempt was abruptly halted by a chain bound to his neck.

Amused, Lu Zhen observed the man. "Young master," Li Jiao addressed him, looking at the deranged individual with disgust. Without hesitation, she delivered a casual but lethal punch, ending the man's suffering.

The man's eyes widened, attempting to utter a word, but his fate was sealed. Li Jiao's powerful punch struck with terrifying force, shattering his skull in one go.

Splash!

Li Jiao nonchalantly wiped the blood that smeared her hand, giving a casual shrug. She then proceeded to wipe away the small droplets of blood that stained her face, without even much of a flinch.

As an outer elder who had climbed the ranks through her sheer effort, Li Jiao was not to be underestimated.

"Young master, I apologise for these unsightly sights for you to witness," Li Jiao bowed.

"It's fine," Lu Zhen replied expressionlessly. "Show me the man already."

Li Jiao nodded, quickening her pace, with Lu Zhen following closely.

The other individuals in the cages instinctively backed away as they caught sight of Lu Zhen, their faces filled with terror. Having witnessed the fate of the man who had dared to attack Lu Zhen, they avoided direct eye contact.

The atmosphere in the underground chamber was thick with fear and trepidation.

The presence of the purple-haired woman was already intimidating, and now, with the addition of the formidable Lu Zhen, a sense of dread enveloped the captives.

Lu Zhen observed the trembling individuals bound together.

He felt a twinge of curiosity, even though he was aware that these women were the leaders of the torture chamber responsible for those who had defied the rule of the Lu family.

The crimes committed by these individuals were so grave that they couldn't be forgiven, leading them to be confined in this place.

However, it was important to note that this was merely a torture prison for mortals; no martial artist criminals were present.

Even Li Jiao, as a formidable elder, couldn't handle martial artists on her own.

While her strength should not be underestimated, facing a group of twenty peak-tier martial trainees would undoubtedly lead to her defeat within mere seconds.