Chapter 370: Shen Anyu is in Dire Straits? A Training Match for the Villain!
However, Shen Anyu was not flustered in the slightest, remaining incredibly steady.
He had countless trump cards.
After his Breakthrough to the Heavenly Human Realm, Shen Anyu's [God-level Steel Body] and other abilities had undergone a qualitative change; even if three Heavenly Human Realm powerhouses attacked him simultaneously, they couldn't do anything to him. His defense had transcended the logic of mortal martial arts.
Furthermore, he still had the Supernatural Skill [Love Infinite Teleportation], which could take Zhong Lingyin and Yang Luoluo and escape directly into the void.
If it really came down to it…
Shen Anyu subtly glanced at Ye Linyuan, a playful glint in his eyes. He then looked at Zhang Hailong (The Sea Dragon King) with a warm, transactional smile, saying:
"How about this, let's both take a step back. I'll protect these two women, and this boy, Ye Linyuan, will be handed over to you. What do you say?"
Ye Linyuan: "…"
Ye Linyuan was dumbfounded. A national curse raged in his heart, clawing at his throat, wondering if he should utter it. He stared at Shen Anyu, his small fists clenched so hard his knuckles turned white.
'You bastard! You scoundrel! You're actually selling me out?! I am the Child of Destiny! How dare you treat me like a sacrificial pawn?!'
[Ding! Child of Destiny Ye Linyuan is wide-eyed and speechless, plundering +9999 Destiny Value!]
[Ding! Child of Destiny Ye Linyuan is dumbfounded, plundering +9999 Destiny Value!]
"...Haha, just kidding!"
Shen Anyu patted Ye Linyuan's head, messing up his hair with a patronizing force that felt heavy, like a master petting a disobedient dog. A wide, sunny smile plastered his face.
Ye Linyuan looked at Shen Anyu suspiciously; his instincts screamed that it wasn't a joke. He felt a chill run down his spine. But at this moment, he had no choice. He forced the muscles of his face to twitch into a mask of innocence, pretending to be cute as he said in a childish voice:
"Big Brother is the best! He definitely won't abandon Little Yezi!"
Internally, Ye Linyuan was vomiting blood.
Shen Anyu found it amusing in his heart. If it came to a critical moment, he would definitely not hesitate to throw Ye Linyuan over as a human shield, then directly take Zhong Lingyin and Yang Luoluo to escape. He would then leisurely watch the battle between the explosive Ye Linyuan and the three Heavenly Human Realm experts of the Martial God Hall through his [Nanometer Monitoring Robot] while sipping wine in safety.
"Hmph, Shen Family Boy, stop playing tricks! We will take both these women and this boy!"
The short, stout Right Protector, who resembled the historical warlord Cao Mengde, stepped forward. His voice was like a heavy drum, vibrating in everyone's chest. He snorted coldly, the sound wave causing the dust on the ground to jump.
"Shen Family Boy, be sensible and hand them over directly. Our Martial God Hall does indeed fear the Yanxia Shen Family and the Yanxia An Family, so we won't kill you. Your background is your only shield today. But if we teach you a lesson—break a few bones, crush your meridians—neither the Yanxia Shen Family nor the Yanxia An Family will go to full-scale war with our Martial God Hall over a junior's injury."
The tall and thin Left Protector, who looked like a dried bamboo pole wrapped in clothes, threatened sinisterly. His eyes were like poisonous snakes, flickering with green light.
"Shen Family Boy, the Martial God Hall's friendship or enmity is decided by your single thought! Choose wisely."
Zhang Hailong, the Sea Dragon King, narrowed his eyes. He stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Shen Anyu with the arrogance of a veteran predator observing a newborn cub.
The Martial God Hall was originally a dark force, a transnational organization wanted by various nations. They acted recklessly, committed evil deeds without scruples, and regarded laws as waste paper. If it weren't for the Yanxia An Family (Financial Empire) and the Yanxia Shen Family (Military/Political Power) being too strong—literal apex predators of the secular world—they wouldn't have wasted words. They would have directly attacked and turned Shen Anyu into meat paste.
"Young Master..."
Aunt Xiao and the other Shen Family guards trembled. They all turned their gaze to Young Lord Shen Anyu, their faces pale.
Three Heavenly Human Realm powerhouses.
Such a terrifying lineup could even kill a fellow Heavenly Human Realm expert with ease. Against Aunt Xiao and the guards, who were merely Grandmasters or Great Grandmasters, the gap was like the difference between a firefly and the sun. They were no match at all, like ants facing a tsunami.
Aunt Xiao really wanted to persuade Shen Anyu to prioritize his own safety. Logic dictated that he should hand over Zhong Lingyin, Yang Luoluo, and Ye Linyuan to preserve the Shen Family heir. But she knew the Young Lord's temperament. He was proud. He was domineering. He never bowed his head.
So, she did not speak.
She merely circulated her internal energy to the limit, preparing herself. If the situation turned dire, she would lead the guards to self-destruct their meridians, frantically blocking the three Heavenly Human Realm experts of the Martial God Hall for even a second, allowing Shen Anyu to leave.
Zhong Lingyin and Yang Luoluo bit their lips, looking worriedly at Shen Anyu. Their hearts were in their throats.
Ye Linyuan also broke out in a cold sweat, holding his breath. He watched Shen Anyu's profile, waiting for the decision.
'Don't sell me out... Don't sell me out...'
Falling into the hands of the Martial God Hall—an organization known for human experimentation and torture—the thought alone made his scalp numb.
At this moment, Shen Anyu suddenly started to laugh.
"Hahaha..."
His laughter grew increasingly unrestrained, echoing through the empty street. It wasn't the laughter of fear, nor of madness. It was the laughter of genuine mockery.
"What are you laughing at?"
Zhang Hailong narrowed his eyes, the killing intent in his gaze sharpening like a blade. He looked coldly at Shen Anyu.
"I'm laughing at you all!"
Shen Anyu reined in his smile, the playfulness vanishing instantly. He looked at Zhang Hailong and the two others with undisguised disdain, as if looking at three clowns performing a bad circus act.
"The friendship of the Martial God Hall is utterly worthless to me."
He stepped forward, his suit jacket fluttering in the rising wind.
"It just so happens that I've recently had a Breakthrough to the Heavenly Human Realm. My hands are itchy. So, I'll use you three 'experts' to practice."
Shen Anyu lacked actual combat experience in this new realm. He had the raw power, the stats, and the skills, but he hadn't tested them in a life-or-death crucible. Three hostile Heavenly Human Realm experts were perfect as a touchstone. They were high-quality punching bags delivered right to his doorstep.
He already had a complete plan, with several escape routes.
If he still didn't dare to act, that would be too cowardly. How could he then face the even more terrifying Immortal Emperor, the returning Child of Destiny, and the Infinite Flow Child of Destiny in the future?
Shen Anyu was steady and thoughtful, but not cowardly. When it was time to fight, he would fight. If he couldn't win, he would escape and fight again later. He prioritized shamelessness and results, never being stubbornly heroic for no reason. He would be hard when he needed to be hard, and soft when he needed to be soft. Being able to be both hard and soft was the mark of a true man.
As soon as Shen Anyu spoke these words, the expressions of the three Human-Heaven Realm experts of the Martial God Hall all changed. The air temperature dropped ten degrees instantly.
"Impudent, Young Man!" The Right Protector's face flushed red with anger.
"Heh heh, it seems we'll have to teach him a lesson. What if he is the Shen Family's Young Master? A beating is what he begs for!" The Left Protector laughed sinisterly, his fingers twitching as if ready to tear flesh.
Zhang Hailong looked at Shen Anyu, shook his head with mock regret, and said:
"Shen Family Boy, it seems you won't shed tears until you see the coffin. Since that's the case, we'll forcefully abduct them and teach you a lesson or two. We won't take your life, but breaking two of your legs—even the elders of your Yanxia Shen Family and An Family won't be able to say anything. It is merely discipline for an unruly junior."
Boom! Boom! Boom!
As Zhang Hailong's words fell, the Aura of the three Heavenly Human Realm experts of the Martial God Hall suddenly erupted!
It was as if three terrifying prehistoric beasts had awakened in the city center. The psychological pressure was tangible. The air became thick and viscous like glue. The Aura unleashed by Heavenly Human Realm powerhouses was enough to scare a fierce tiger to death and make ordinary Grandmasters kneel involuntarily!
Zhong Lingyin, Yang Luoluo, and the others turned pale, their knees shaking. They clenched their teeth to stop their trembling, feeling like small boats in a raging storm.
"Aunt Xiao, you all protect Zhong Lingyin and Yang Luoluo! Retreat! Prevent them from being affected by the aftermath of the battle!"
Shen Anyu stepped forward, his figure standing tall and unyielding like a mountain, shielding Zhong Lingyin and the others behind him from the crushing pressure.
"Young Lord..."
Aunt Xiao was extremely worried, tears welling in her eyes. But seeing Shen Anyu's smiling yet resolute expression—the face of a true leader—she could only obey the order.
"Protect Miss Zhong! Retreat!"
She led the guards to protect the two girls, Zhong Lingyin and Yang Luoluo, as they retreated rapidly.
Otherwise, if a Heavenly Human Realm battle broke out, the terrifying aftermath of the combat would be enough to tear apart metal and shatter iron. Even a small pebble flung out by the shockwave could pierce through several meters of alloy steel plate like a railgun.
Zhang Hailong and the other two Human-Heaven Realm experts did not stop them. Their primary objective was indeed to capture the girls, but their pride demanded they crush this arrogant Shen Anyu first. Besides, capturing the girls after disabling the protector was easy. If the hostages were tragically killed by the aftermath of the battle, what would be the meaning of the fight? They needed leverage against Pei Changli, not corpses.
Not until Zhong Lingyin and the others had retreated a li (500 meters) away did the Aura of Zhang Hailong and the three experts erupt even more terrifyingly.
They focused their killing intent entirely on Shen Anyu.
Creak... Crack...
The asphalt road centered around Shen Anyu began to groan. Spiderweb cracks appeared beneath his feet, spreading rapidly. The ground directly collapsed a few inches purely from the gravitational pressure of their Qi.
A drifting fallen leaf entered the zone and instantly shattered into dust.
Behind Shen Anyu, the luxury Rolls-Royce Phantom could not withstand the pressure.
CRUNCH!
With a sickening sound of twisting metal, the heavy armored vehicle was instantly flattened as if an invisible giant hand had slammed down on it. Glass exploded into powder. The chassis kissed the pavement.
Seeing this scene from afar, Zhong Lingyin covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face. Yang Luoluo was trembling, clutching Aunt Xiao's arm. They were all extremely worried.
Meanwhile, Ye Linyuan's eyes darted around like a rat.
'Opportunity! This is an opportunity!'
He wondered whether he should seize the opportunity to take his two goddess Senior Sisters and escape while Shen Anyu was being beaten to death.
At this moment.
Facing the terrifying pressure from the three Heavenly Human Realm powerhouses of the Martial God Hall, Shen Anyu still maintained a handsome smile. His suit was unruffled. He stood with his hands in his pockets, without the slightest fear, completely unperturbed.
A look of surprise flashed across Zhang Hailong's stern face.
"Shen Family Boy, you truly are something. Even your maternal grandfather, An Youmin, would not be so calm if he faced the siege of three Heavenly Human Realm experts. I must say, I admire you. You have guts."
Shen Anyu smiled at Zhang Hailong, his eyes narrowing into crescents.
"I also admire you a bit, Young Lord (Sea Dragon King). How about this... become my subordinate, and I won't kill you?"
Silence.
Absolute silence.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hailong couldn't help but laugh out of anger. His face twisted.
What kind of person was he? He was the Sea Dragon King! A Protector of the Martial God Hall! Even Shen Anyu's maternal grandfather, the legendary tycoon An Youmin, wasn't qualified to say such words to him. The Hall Master of the Martial God Hall regarded him as a brother.
Yet a mere youngster—a wet-behind-the-ears junior—dared to ask him to be a subordinate?
"Sea Dragon King, stop wasting words with this boy! Quickly suppress him! I want to tear his mouth off!"
The Right Protector was a little impatient. His temper was explosive.
The next second, he roared fiercely.
"ROAR!"
A surging, pitch-black [Martial Dao True Essence] condensed behind him. It formed into a massive Black Tiger Phantom, several zhang high, enveloping his entire body. It roared continuously, emitting waves of sound that twisted the air visible to the naked eye.
The sonic boom slammed into Shen Anyu.
Any ordinary lion's roar couldn't even hold a candle to it. This sound wave was powerful enough to shatter a heavy armored vehicle and collapse a concrete building.
Zhang Hailong and the Left Protector also acted in tacit understanding.
Violent fist shadows that darkened the sky and sharp Qi that cut the wind swept across like a tidal wave.
The three Heavenly Human Realm experts of the Martial God Hall attacked simultaneously!
For a moment, the world seemed to darken. Shen Anyu seemed to be in a desperate situation?
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