My gorgeous wife Chapter 1992 - 1960: Lex’s Backer

Li Chen maintained a composed demeanor as he observed Lex, who stood there in a state of disbelief.

"While I don't typically dwell on minor issues, that doesn't grant anyone the liberty to act recklessly in my presence."

With a slight tilt of his head, Li Chen addressed Lex, "Firstly, you must grasp your own standing; an ant should conduct itself as an ant, do you understand?"

As he spoke, Li Chen gestured, and a colossal hand formed from Yuan Force surged directly towards Lex.

Ordinarily, wielding such a Yuan Force hand to apprehend someone is reserved for situations with a substantial disparity in power.

Although Li Chen appeared to be at the peak of the Domain Realm, and Lex's cultivation also seemed to be at the same level, Li Chen's confidence in employing the Yuan Force hand boldly showcased his prowess.

Li Chen didn't consider himself a prodigy, nor did he ever underestimate his own capabilities. The accumulated experiences over the years had endowed him with a more imposing and formidable presence than before.

Facing the advancing Yuan Force hand, Lex felt an urge to resist, but before he could even react, the Yuan Force hand materialized around him in an instant, ensnaring him securely.

"Disappear!!"

Having cultivated to the peak of the Domain Realm, Lex was not entirely without ability. He immediately unleashed his full might, attempting to break free from the Yuan Force hand's grasp.

In that moment, he finally comprehended the terrifying might of the young man clad in black standing before him. As he fought to escape, the Yuan Force hand began to slowly disintegrate under the force of his exertion.

However, who was Li Chen? Having captured his target, would he simply allow the individual to slip away?

"Selflessness!"

"Five Elements Creation and Destruction!"

Li Chen's domain had already achieved Great Accomplishment. Even without the augmentation of the Divine Sense Domain, its proximity to a true Domain Realm's power was undeniable, enabling feats typically only achievable within that realm.

And Li Chen, indeed, accomplished just that.

Witnessing the event, the Yuan Force hand that held Lex underwent a dramatic transformation. In a single instant, it shifted from a Sky-Supporting Giant Hand into a roaring Five Elements Dragon!

"Roar!!"

The Five Elements Dragon unleashed a torrent of formidable power, coiling around Lex with renewed intensity. Even with his peak Domain Realm strength, escape from this terrifying entity proved impossible in a short span!

It is crucial to understand that the Five Elements Dragon conjured by Li Chen possessed the ability, through its Dragon's Breath, to compel even an Immortal Emperor to defend themselves in the external world.

For someone like Lex, a mere cultivator at the Domain Realm, the notion of escaping the Five Elements Dragon was nothing short of a foolish fantasy.

While others might find their strength diminished in a location like the Regretless Mountain Range, and Li Chen himself was no exception, his power far exceeded conventional expectations.

As Li Chen had previously stated, it was imprudent to provoke him within the Regretless Mountain Range; those who dared did so at the peril of their lives.

"You truly are out of luck," Li Chen remarked calmly, gazing at Lex. "Had I been in a more pleasant disposition, I might have overlooked you. However, at this precise moment, I happen to be in an exceedingly foul mood."

"You..." Lex, securely bound by the Five Elements Dragon and feeling the intense heat from the dragon's mouth, couldn't help but shout, "You dare not kill me! Should you do so, you will face immense repercussions! My uncle will not allow you to escape retribution!"

"Is your uncle a powerhouse at the Palm Realm?" Li Chen inquired nonchalantly.

His words left Lex entirely without a response.

What a preposterous notion!

What was the actual standing of a Palm Realm powerhouse? Setting aside his uncle, there was no record of any Palm Realm expert appearing anywhere in the Divine Realm; otherwise, he would not have ventured into this Four Emperors Territory.

The allure of the Four Emperors Territory's treasures would not have been so captivating.

"My uncle is a Supreme God, a Ninth Order expert of the highest caliber. If you slay me, my uncle will undoubtedly sense it, and by then, even if you flee to the ends of the earth, you will find no escape!!" Lex bellowed in fury, still clinging to the hope that his uncle's influence could intimidate the individual before him, even in this dire situation.

"So, not a Palm Realm expert." Li Chen simply shrugged and then, with a light flick of his fingers, directed his attention towards the Five Elements Dragon.

"Roar!!!!"

A stream of incandescent dragon breath erupted from the Five Elements Dragon's maw, instantly engulfing Lex in flames.

The dragon breath, composed of the purest essence of the Five Elements, burned at a temperature so high that it could incinerate even an expert of the Soul Realm. In fact, with sufficient duration, it could obliterate a star with a single exhalation, let alone someone like Lex, who had not yet reached the Soul Realm.

Lex was consumed by the dragon's fiery breath and reduced to ashes in less than a fleeting moment, not even affording him the chance to utter a single cry.

At that precise instant, a brilliant beam of light ascended towards the heavens from the remnants of Lex's incinerated form.

"Who dares to slay my nephew?!!"

A voice of heavenly majesty boomed, shaking the very fabric of existence, and simultaneously, an overwhelming, potent pressure erupted from the luminous manifestation.

Even formidable cultivators situated at distant locations felt an involuntary tremor course through them upon sensing this daunting aura.

However, with swiftness, this immense pressure was forcefully subdued by an unseen power.

Much like a puff of expansive cotton being compressed by a deliberate hand, the terrifying and boundless aura was condensed to a level below the Soul Realm by an invisible constraint.

"What... what kind of infernal place is this?" The majestic voice shifted, tinged with undisguised astonishment.

"Regretless Mountain Range," Li Chen stated with placid composure, exuding an ancient aura.

"You..." The light flickered, seemingly focusing a pair of eyes upon Li Chen: "Are you the one responsible for my nephew's demise?!"

"If the individual named Lex was indeed your nephew, then the affirmation is correct." Li Chen's expression remained unfazed, completely unperturbed even while aware of being targeted by a powerhouse at the Daoist Lord Level.

"Domain Realm..." Contrary to the anticipated fury, the voice emanating from the light grew calm upon discerning Li Chen's cultivation stage. "Where is Lex's Protector?"

"Is it imperative that I disclose this?" Li Chen responded with a casual shrug.

"Intriguing. In the present era across the Four Realms, few possess the audacity to address me, Pavas, in such a fashion." The voice within the light carried a distinct undertone of malevolent Qi.

Li Chen inclined his head slightly. "Power Angel Pavas? While few might exist in the Four Realms today who dare speak so freely to you, surely in the former Seven Realms, there were numerous individuals who conversed with you in this manner, correct?"

Upon hearing Li Chen's pointed words, Pavas's voice deepened considerably. "And who exactly are you?"

"My identity is of no consequence. What matters is this: do you... intend to stand against me?"

"You have extinguished my nephew's life. If I, Pavas, do not grind you into mere dust..."

"Then there is truly nothing left to discuss." Li Chen made a dismissive gesture with his hand, prompting the Five Elements Dragon to emit a low roar as it engulfed the luminous sphere entirely.

In truth, Li Chen lacked the inclination for further conversation with Pavas. This was due to a recent message received from the Jade Flute held within his grasp—a communication that had traversed an immeasurable expanse of time to reach him.

The message pertained to... information regarding a traitor!!