Ye Chen stood calmly in the training arena, his expression composed as he quietly looked at the two Daughter Country warriors dressed in three-piece uniforms before him.
The one on the left was named Sheila, and the one on the right was Nina.
They both looked no older than seventeen or eighteen, yet they were carefully trained female swordsmen of Daughter Country.
"Lord Ye Chen."
"Lord Ye Chen is actually stepping into the arena!"
The warriors surrounding the training ground were visibly excited upon seeing Ye Chen enter. Cheers and exclamations mixed together, echoing throughout the small arena.
"Quiet," Ye Chen raised his hand and said calmly.
As soon as the words left his mouth, the previously noisy training arena fell into silence. All the female warriors looked intently at Ye Chen standing in the center.
"Truly remarkable for someone so young... When did his influence reach such a level?" Granny Zha narrowed her eyes and fixed her gaze on Ye Chen.
Ye Chen had only been in Daughter Country for half a month, yet his influence had already become so profound that the citizens were practically worshiping him with fervent devotion.
Just like what had just happened—Granny Zha could also silence the crowd, but nowhere near as effectively as Ye Chen.
Unconsciously, Ye Chen had become akin to a king of Daughter Country. Granny Zha wasn't even sure when this started—perhaps from the moment he saved Hancock...
Though shocked by it all, Granny Zha felt a deep sense of joy.
After all, Daughter Country was far too weak. If it weren't located within the Calm Belt, this scene might not exist at all.
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Seeing that the crowd had quieted down, Ye Chen drew a wooden sword and pointed at Sheila and Nina. "You two, come at me together."
Sheila and Nina exchanged glances, each taking a deep breath. Holding their katanas tightly, they said in unison, "Be careful, Lord Ye Chen."
With that, both started to circle around Ye Chen from different sides.
They had seen Ye Chen's swordsmanship before—it was on an entirely different level. If they engaged head-on, they wouldn't stand a chance.
"Chaotic Moon Slash!" Nina suddenly stopped circling and struck at Ye Chen's right side. Her chilling blade traced a crescent in the air as a faint Sword Qi surged forth.
The attack came so suddenly that even the surrounding warriors didn't have time to react. The Sword Qi of the Chaotic Moon Slash had already reached Ye Chen.
"Not bad Sword Qi," Ye Chen commented casually as he swung his wooden sword upward. A pale Sword Qi shot into the sky, instantly shattering Nina's attack and continuing skyward with residual force.
Nina knew Ye Chen was powerful, but she hadn't expected her full-force move to be broken so easily. From his demeanor, this was clearly just a casual strike.
The realization sent her confidence plummeting.
On the other side, Sheila had been observing Ye Chen closely. The moment he swung his blade, her eyes flashed sharply, and she halted abruptly before launching a frontal strike. "Full Moon Slash!"
Just as the crowd was still stunned by Ye Chen's effortless counterattack, Sheila's move had already closed in.
Seeing the approaching Sword Qi, a faint smile curled on Sheila's lips. She was certain this time—Ye Chen wouldn't be able to dodge. It was a guaranteed hit.
But her expression quickly froze.
Just before the Sword Qi struck him, Ye Chen turned around, and a pale Sword Qi burst from his wooden sword, pressing Sheila's attack straight into the ground.
The clash of Sword Qi sent a shockwave that cracked the ground beneath Ye Chen.
"Impossible..." Sheila's eyes widened in disbelief.
She had studied Ye Chen for a long time to seize this opportunity and only attacked when she was sure of landing a hit.
Yet it was effortlessly neutralized again.
"You must never get distracted during battle," Ye Chen said as he pushed off with his right foot, leaping toward Sheila in an instant. The wooden sword flashed.
Startled, Sheila hurriedly raised her katana to block.
Clang! Clang! Clang! The katana and wooden sword clashed, sparks flying as Ye Chen's strength overwhelmed her. His next strike lifted her sword skyward.
With her weapon flung away, Ye Chen struck her chest with the back of his wooden blade.
Sheila flew backward like a kite with a broken string, skidding several meters before coming to a stop.
After finishing off Sheila, Ye Chen turned to Nina. Two swift moves sent her flying in the same direction.
Watching the two girls groaning in pain, Ye Chen shook his head slightly. This was indeed like bullying children.
But he did it for their own good—once they left for sea, no one would show them mercy.
"Your swordsmanship isn't bad, but it lacks killing intent. You must remember—be ruthless. Outside, it's kill or be killed. The enemy won't give you a second chance. Only when you're ready to kill can you survive," Ye Chen said in a deep voice.
Despite their pain, Sheila and Nina struggled to stand and responded in unison, "We understand, Lord Ye Chen."
Ye Chen shook his head again without replying and walked back to the viewing platform.
"Granny Zha, take them out to sea. Don't assign anyone to protect them—let them fight for themselves. Flowers raised in a greenhouse can't survive the storms. Only through harsh trials can they truly live," Ye Chen said softly.
"Starting tomorrow, no one will protect them," Granny Zha nodded in agreement.
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