My gorgeous wife Chapter 2315 - 2283: You’re Just a Burden!

Li Chen’s face was somewhat pale. Exerting so many divine skills at once was taxing, even for him, making it difficult to quickly replenish in a short time.

However, after years of cultivation, Li Chen’s strength now surpassed what it had been when he first entered the Palm Realm. His control over divine skills and grasp of battle opportunities had reached a sublime level.

Facing so many enemies, while sheer power might seem more useful than skill, mastering techniques can greatly reduce one’s own exhaustion.

For instance, just now, he eradicated seven Late-Stage Experts of the Heaven and Earth Realm in one go.

It’s worth noting that this wasn’t a mere group of six from before; this was nearly twenty Heaven and Earth Realm experts besieging him.

Such an overwhelming force wasn’t as simple as one plus one equaling two. With each added Heaven and Earth Realm expert, they could achieve effects greater than two. Earlier, there were a daunting nineteen experts!

Yet, even in such a situation, Li Chen managed to reverse and slay seven of them, showcasing the terrifying extent of his current power.

Especially after encountering the Shadow Dao Saint, Li Chen identified his shortcomings and had been working tirelessly to rectify them lately.

Turning his head, Li Chen looked at Li Changcun: "Old man, you’ve run far. It took me over a hundred years to find you here."

Li Changcun grinned at his son but said nothing more.

His heart was full of pride.

Li Chen was stronger than him, truly a point of pride.

After all, this was his son.

The remaining twelve Ancient Ancestors were terrified.

They had never seen such a terrifying Heaven and Earth Realm expert.

Even a Late-Stage Expert like those in the Heaven Extinguishing Palace wouldn’t be able to counter and kill so many while being besieged by nearly twenty Ancient Ancestors, would they?

The fearsome power of this youth in a white robe had exceeded their imagination.

Audrey Hera, watching from afar, was at a loss for words.

This terrifying youth... was Li Changcun’s son?

Was he truly Zhi Qiu’s offspring?

Audrey Hera felt her common sense being upended.

Li Changcun achieving the Heaven and Earth Realm in a mere five hundred years had already been astonishing to her, and now Li Changcun’s son had emerged, not only as a Heaven and Earth Realm expert but one in the Late Stage, with an unfathomable power, leaving Audrey Hera questioning if she had lingered too long in the Heaven Extinguishing Palace and grown out of touch with the world.

"Any last words?" Li Chen turned around, looking at the twelve wounded Ancient Ancestors, his expression composed as he spoke.

"You... don’t go too far. Our Heaven Extinguishing Palace isn’t limited to just us; there exist far more powerful entities within. No matter your strength, if you dare recklessly intrude, you’ll meet a certain death!" An Ancient Ancestor unconsciously stepped back, speaking with displaced bravado.

Clearly, they were frightened.

The power of this white-robed youth greatly surpassed their expectations.

They were willing to fight, but not to die needlessly.

If they wanted to die, they would have fallen in the war years ago and not hidden in this secluded place.

At this moment, a voice resonated in Li Chen’s mind.

Audrey Hera stealthily transmitted, "The Heaven Extinguishing Palace is indeed dangerous. The palace has nearly eighty Ancient Ancestors, and the Palace Master’s cultivation is unfathomable. We suspect the Palace Master has already achieved the Dao Saint level, which you cannot contend with."

Li Chen furrowed his brow slightly: "Who are you?"

"I am Audrey Hera, sister to your mother, Ancient Ancestor Snow Maple, Ye Zhiqiu." Audrey Hera replied, having no affection for Li Changcun, but if this white-robed youth was Zhi Qiu’s son, it was different.

Li Chen turned to Li Changcun and relayed what Audrey Hera had said.

Li Changcun, upon hearing this, nodded without hesitation: "Audrey Hera looks down on me, but she shouldn’t have any bias against you, and she is indeed your mother’s dear friend. I believe she wouldn’t deceive you."

Li Chen, hearing this, tightened his fists.

Against dozens of Ancient Ancestors, he wasn’t afraid; even if he caused havoc, he could break through. But against a Dao Saint...

Honestly, after witnessing the Shadow Dao Saint, Li Chen perceived.

If facing a Dao Saint, even with prior preparation, he likely stood no chance of victory.

"Is this... the proverbial Nine Deaths One Life?"

Li Chen shrugged, "Even with such odds, some things must be attempted despite knowing the impossibility; otherwise, living a lifetime would be no different from being a walking corpse."

"Old man, you leave!"

Li Chen instructed Li Changcun.

"What?" Li Changcun was stunned, immediately retorting angrily, "I came here to take your mother away, and you want me to leave now?!"

"Why stay?" Li Chen glared back at Li Changcun. "To die here? Didn’t you hear Audrey Hera? That’s a Dao Saint! A Dao Saint! Do you think you can withstand a few moves against a Dao Saint?"

Li Chen intently gazed at Li Changcun, "If I were alone, there’s still hope to escape. But with you, our end would be mutual demise! I can’t stand finally finding my mother who I’ve never met and then losing you, my old father!"

"You little brat!" Li Changcun clenched his teeth, ready to scold Li Chen, yet realizing he didn’t really have the standing to criticize him.

From childhood to adulthood, what had he given Li Chen?

Step by step, Li Chen forged his own path. What aid had Li Changcun ever provided?

Truly, he was just an irresponsible, selfish old man.

He wasn’t a good husband, nor a good father.

As the two locked eyes, Li Changcun finally felt an inadequacy facing others: "But you, this brat, charging alone isn’t dangerous? One more person is one more assurance..."

"You’re just a burden!" Li Chen roared, "Don’t say I disrespect the old and the young; don’t be a hindrance. Scram! Get out of here!"

"You!" Li Changcun glared but ultimately sighed with resignation, "Take care. If danger arises, run immediately; don’t be reckless. I’ll be waiting outside for you."

Only then did Li Chen’s expression calm down, nodding: "Alright."

Watching Li Changcun’s departing figure, Li Chen turned again towards the remaining dozen Ancient Ancestors: "Will we fight, or will you move aside for me? If not, I’ll cut through you on my journey. After all, with all those slain, you few aren’t much."

With that, the killing intent around Li Chen surged once again.

The group of Ancient Ancestors, hearing this, shuddered in fear.

"Esteemed elder, can you tell me where my mother is being held?" Li Chen subtly transmitted to Audrey Hera.