Chapter 375: Ji Chen: Terrible Miscalculation!

“Hmph!” Ji Chen snorted coldly, his face flushed with anger.

As much as he didn’t want to admit it, Jiang Che was right. Under Jiang Che’s overwhelming aura, he couldn’t muster any resistance.

“What are you snorting for? You useless trash!” Jiang Che glanced at Ji Chen and stepped forward, standing directly in front of him.

He lifted his foot and kicked Ji Chen hard in the stomach! Ji Chen’s eyes widened, instinctively wanting to block Jiang Che’s attack.

But under Jiang Che’s oppressive aura, his body wouldn’t obey, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t move.

He could only watch as Jiang Che’s attack landed on his stomach. Ji Chen groaned in pain, his face contorting in discomfort.

He stumbled back several steps before finally stopping. Even though Jiang Che hadn’t used much force, an attack from a Shattering Void Realm martial artist was something a mere Celestial Realm warrior couldn’t withstand.

Ji Chen wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his expression becoming very serious.

He was shocked!

He could clearly feel that Jiang Che was even stronger now than when they had last met at the Bihai Hua Villa.

It had only been five or six days. Had this guy really broken through? Or had he been hiding his strength all along?

Regardless of the situation, it was clear that Jiang Che was not someone he could contend with now. He regretted his rash decision to confront Jiang Che tonight. If he had known Jiang Che was this strong, he wouldn’t have come!

He had assumed Jiang Che was at most at the late Man and Heaven realm. Even if he wasn’t a match, his powerful offensive techniques could allow him to hold his ground and let his subordinates wear Jiang Che down bit by bit.

He had planned to exhaust Jiang Che’s strength and then capture him once he was spent! But now it was clear he had made a huge mistake!

Jiang Che’s cultivation was at least at the peak of Man and Heaven Realm. Otherwise, he couldn’t have injured him so severely with so little effort.

Even though the late Man and Heave Realm and peak were just a small step apart, it was not something he could handle.

Against a late Man and Heaven Realm opponent, he might have been able to hold his own with secret techniques. But against a peak realm opponent like Jiang Che, he stood no chance!

Ji Chen’s mind raced, already contemplating escape. He regretted his foolish decision, knowing that everyone present might die because of it. He discreetly took two steps back, preparing to flee.

“What, planning to run away now?” Noticing Ji Chen’s movements, Jiang Che sneered, his eyes filled with disdain.

He hadn’t expected this outcome. He thought Ji Chen, with all his bluster, would put up a good fight. But this was it?

“Endure for a moment, peace will prevail. Take a step back, and the sea will be vast…” Looking at Jiang Che’s arrogant face, Ji Chen silently recited to himself.

He suppressed his anger, planning to find an opportunity to escape.

Ji Chen signaled the Four Thrones with his eyes, indicating they should be ready to retreat at any moment.

The Four Thrones understood, nodding solemnly.

They weren’t surprised by Ji Chen’s decision. When Jiang Che released his aura earlier, they felt it most intensely, knowing that this young man wasn’t someone to mess with.

“Jiang Che, this time I’ll…” Ji Chen tried to throw a few harsh words at Jiang Che before making his escape, but he was cut off mid-sentence by a hard slap that sent him flying.

“Annoying!” Jiang Che retracted his hand, looking at Ji Chen with impatience.

He wasn’t here to spar with these fools. Since they weren’t making a move, he decided to take the initiative.

“Jiang Che, you’re going too far!” Ji Chen coughed lightly and got up from the ground, glaring at Jiang Che with a twisted face, seething with rage.

He had hoped Jiang Che wouldn’t push him further, thinking they would leave it at that. But it was clear he had overestimated his luck; Jiang Che had no intention of showing him any mercy!

“Going too far? Yes, I am bullying you!” Jiang Che replied without hesitation, stepping forward and appearing in front of Ji Chen in an instant.

He grabbed Ji Chen by the collar and effortlessly lifted him off the ground.

Jiang Che stood around 1.87 meters tall, while Ji Chen looked to be at most 1.7 meters, making him a full head shorter than Jiang Che!