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Chapter 2049 - 2017: The Legend of Zizhao Market City

In the present day, the ascended King of the Netherworld has become legend.

But even now, it remains a matter of great fascination among many martial artists. Even the ascension of numerous old ancestors from various worlds is not as captivating as the legend of the King’s ascension.

After all, he was the first in countless years to ascend in front of the entire world’s martial artists!

He not only pioneered a new path but also offered numerous martial artists a new direction, revealing to all that there are more vast worlds beyond Earth.

As time passed, not only did the King of the Netherworld become a legend, but those who had interacted with him also became legends.

Even his former enemies became legendary figures, attracting many young martial artists eager to hear tales of the King. The places that preserved such legends and stories were often bustling.

Zizhao Marketplace is such a lively place.

Legend has it that this was where the King of the Netherworld created his Supreme Blade Technique.

Here, there were legendary figures like Lord Zizhao, who once opposed the King but eventually became friends. Back in the day, Lord Zizhao was the Market Master of Zizhao Marketplace. Although Lord Zizhao has long departed, those who have seen the King still remain.

Bright Sword Lu Chen and Dark Moon Blade Liang Qi were two individuals who once clashed with the King of the Netherworld!

Though defeated eventually, it later became a matter of glory to have lost at the King’s hands.

After all, the King’s accomplishments are unparalleled.

Thus, in Zizhao Marketplace, even powerful figures would hesitate to act recklessly, as both Bright Sword and Dark Moon Blade were present. Not to mention, behind them lies the unfathomable Lord Zizhao, who hasn’t appeared for years.

Lu Chen fared well, succeeding the position of Market Master after Zizhao’s departure, while Liang Qi hid away, unseen for years. Many presumed Liang Qi lost to Lu Chen in power struggles and left Zizhao Marketplace, and as time went by, people gradually forgot about this once renowned warrior.

Having hidden his identity for years, Liang Qi was astonished when a boy of seventeen or eighteen recognized him today.

"Who are you?"

Li Chen smiled without speaking.

At this moment, Liang Qi’s smile grew cautious as he glanced at Li Chen: "No matter who you are, this is Zizhao Marketplace. I advise you to stay honest in your dealings here. Messing around will not be tolerated!"

"Rest assured, we’re just passing through," Li Chen replied casually with a smile.

"That’s for the best." Liang Qi took another look at Li Chen and Old Chen, then turned and left.

Upon turning around, Liang Qi resumed the cheerful demeanor of a salesman.

Li Chen shook his head with a smile, ignoring Liang Qi, and proceeded towards the marketplace.

"Dark Moon Blade Liang Qi?" Old Chen gasped, "I’ve heard of him—a formidable opponent to our lord back then! Such a warrior actually..."

"Setting up a street stall?" Li Chen responded with a chuckle, "He’s just imitating someone else."

Old Chen paused, then showed a thoughtful expression and remained silent.

As Li Chen walked into the marketplace, stories of Zizhao Marketplace reached him.

Upon hearing tales about Liang Qi, Li Chen shook his head and smiled.

Failed power struggle and departure?

Others might not know, but he was aware—he had fought both Liang Qi and Lu Chen. These two had a bond of mutual trust over life and death—a bond that couldn’t easily break over trivial power.

Moreover, Zizhao was a man of great wisdom; even if he left, he wouldn’t allow such conflict.

Li Chen believed this was mere charade of power strife—a fog crafted by Lu Chen and Liang Qi to co-lead Zizhao Marketplace openly and covertly.

Zizhao Marketplace was more prosperous than ever." Seeing the bustling streets, Li Chen couldn’t help but reflect. The marketplace had added modern facilities, indicating it hadn’t fallen out of touch with the modern world—offering martial artistry and modern conveniences alike.

Walking further, Li Chen reached the marketplace’s grand arena.

Originally, the arena was meant for martial artist duels.

But upon nearing, he noticed a stone stele that hadn’t been there before.

The ancient stele merely carved with two words.

Fairness!

Such simple words emanated an overwhelming aura.

"What’s this stele about?" Li Chen casually grabbed a passing martial artist, curious, "Hey friend, could you enlighten me about this? I’m pretty sure there wasn’t such a stele here before."

"Before?" The martial artist seemed surprised but then smiled, "You’ve probably not visited in quite a few years, right?"

"Indeed, it’s been a long time." Li Chen nodded.

"This stele wasn’t here in the past. Later, Lord Ji came here and erected this as a reminder, urging later generations of martial artists that even amidst grudges, they must remember fairness." The martial artist explained.

"Lord Ji?" Li Chen asked curiously, "Which Lord Ji?"

"Which other Lord Ji?" The martial artist laughed, "He’s currently the top young warrior—Lord Ji Changfeng."

"Ji Changfeng?" Li Chen paused, surprised that the boy from back then had become a leading youthful warrior.

Observing the stele, Li Chen’s expression turned peculiar.

He suddenly suspected that Ji Changfeng erected this stele not as a reminder, but as a remnant of his indignity from his past defeat.

The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.

"Is Ji Changfeng powerful now?" After the martial artist left, Li Chen asked Old Chen beside him.

Old Chen gave Li Chen a curious glance, then replied quietly, "Indeed, he’s formidable. I’ve heard stories myself. I didn’t expect this place to be the legendary Zizhao Marketplace... It’s said Ji Changfeng mastered his sword technique and challenged Zizhao Marketplace, occupying its arena for three months. Even Market Master Lu Chen had to intervene but was defeated by Ji Changfeng, who then erected this stele before leaving."

Listening to Old Chen, Li Chen’s lips twitched slightly.

That brat truly came for revenge...