I picked up skill fragments in the demon world.

Chapter 919 Touching Buttocks
“Praise? Does Zhong Xiang need your praise? You overestimate yourself!” Zhong Xiang’s voice was full of disdain in the face of Chai Wenji’s warning.

"Zhong Xiang, don't think that just because your father has reached the tenth level, you can disregard the Great Victory Royal Family!" Chai Wenji's voice was filled with icy killing intent.

“Of course I wouldn’t dare to disregard the Great Victory Royal Family, I just don’t take you seriously.” Zhong Xiang made no attempt to hide the contempt in his voice.

Chai Wenji trembled with anger, glaring at Zhong Xiang but unable to speak. Although she was the most beloved princess of the Dasheng royal family, she could not do whatever she wanted.

Zhong Xiang's grandfather has reached the tenth level, making him one of the top cultivators in the world. The Great Victory Royal Family mainly tries to win him over and won't easily offend Zhong Wubai just because of a princess like her. So if she suffers a setback with Zhong Xiang, she has to swallow her pride and bear it, unless she can get back at him on her own. In that case, the Zhong family won't be able to stand up for themselves.

"Zhong Xiang, how dare you! Do you know who you are talking to? Kneel down immediately and beg the princess to forgive your sins!" Zhang Gaoqiu, the consort of the little princess Chai Wenji, couldn't sit still any longer. He was now relying entirely on the little princess's face to bully others, and he would be the first to object to the little princess's face being slapped.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I heard you're that bastard Zhang Chen's brother? You look respectable, but you're just as rude as that bastard Zhang Chen. If you can't speak properly, then don't. Don't spew filth. Your Zhang family is a bunch of shameless scoundrels just like that scumbag Zhang Chen." Zhong Xiang cursed Zhang Gaoqiu without hesitation, her anger rising. Seeing Zhang Gaoqiu's face, which bore a slight resemblance to Zhang Chen's, she seemed to be reminded of a face she wished she could tear to pieces, and her anger flared up.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Gaoqiu was about to retort when his gaze fell behind Zhong Xiang. He was taken aback, unable to utter a word, and his eyes became subtle.

The little princess was also stunned, then revealed a look of anticipation. Everyone here came from Jinling City, and who didn't know that Zhang Chen was no pushover? Now that someone was badmouthing him behind his back, and the other person happened to overhear it, the two of them believed that Zhang Chen would definitely not let it go.

When is a person most embarrassed?

Zhang Chen was in a rather awkward position at that moment!
Most importantly, as he locked the source of his essence within his body from flowing into the greater world, causing his aura to become locked up, Zhong Xiang did not even notice his arrival.

Looking at Zhong Xiang's tall and elegant back, Zhang Chen thought that after not seeing him for several years, this young man's buttocks were so perky that even women would be jealous.

Most importantly, for some reason, Zhang Chen felt a bit dazed when he looked at Zhong Xiang, as if he saw a bit of Biyun Niangniang.

"An illusion! It must be an illusion!" Zhang Chen shook his head, shaking away that unrealistic thought. How could Lady Biyun be reincarnated as a man?
Zhong Xiang, dressed in a white robe, stood with his back to Zhang Chen. He arrogantly launched into a tirade, cursing Zhang Gaoqiu, the Zhang family, and then Zhang Chen.

"Crack~"

Zhang Chen walked up silently and slapped Zhong Xiang's pert buttocks, grabbing and kneading them: "Zhong Xiang, you're talking bad about me again. I caught you this time! We haven't seen each other for years, and all the grudges from the past should have been resolved long ago. Why are you still so petty and holding a grudge? Why do you still remember me?"

When Zhang Chen slapped him, Zhong Xiang's body trembled. As he listened to the sound beside his ear, he seemed to be frozen in place, and a tingling and burning sensation suddenly rose from his buttocks.

To be honest, it was quite embarrassing for Zhong Xiang to be caught talking badly about someone behind their back, but the next moment that embarrassment was overwhelmed by an indescribable sense of shame and anger.

When Zhang Chen slapped Zhong Xiang's buttocks, the entire pavilion seemed to freeze in place. Everyone's eyes turned to Zhang Chen, or more accurately, to the groping hand that was kneading Zhong Xiang's buttocks. They all stared wide-eyed, their eyes filled with disbelief.

He actually touched Zhong Xiang's butt!

Who doesn't know that Zhong Xiang is a notorious tigress in the academy? How dare you touch a tigress's backside? Aren't you afraid of dying?
Everyone knows that the Third Prince is pursuing Zhong Xiang and has already decided that she will be his future princess. Now, Zhang Chen is openly touching Zhong Xiang's buttocks. Isn't that a desecration of the princess?

Zhang Gaoqiu was also stunned by Zhang Chen's actions. He stared blankly at Zhang Chen, his eyes filled with disbelief and shock. How dare he! He actually touched a young woman's butt in broad daylight?
I can't believe it! Unbelievable!
"Let go of me!" The Third Prince glared angrily at Zhang Chen, his eyes seemingly spitting fire.

Zhong Xiang seemed to be awakened by the roar, and suddenly turned his head to look at Zhang Chen. The next moment, he swung a slap directly at Zhang Chen's face, but Zhang Chen grabbed it: "Look at you, four or five years have passed, and your temper is still so fiery. You haven't changed at all, but your butt is softer than before."

Zhang Chen has mastered the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, and his physical strength is enough to move mountains and fill seas. How could Zhong Xiang possibly shake him?

Zhong Xiang tried to free his hand from Zhang Chen's grasp, but he couldn't. His eyes immediately reddened, and tears streamed down his face.

Seeing that Zhong Xiang was actually crying, Zhang Chen was startled and quickly released Zhong Xiang's wrist: "It's not that serious!"

Zhong Xiang kicked Zhang Chen in the shin, then turned and rushed down the mountain without a word. "It can't be that serious! It was just a touch on the butt, right? It's not like I haven't touched it before!" Zhang Chen muttered to himself, "Why such a big reaction?"

As countless thoughts raced through his mind, the Third Prince drew his long sword and glared at Zhang Chen: "I don't care who you are or what your background is. Now stick out your claws, and I'm going to chop them off."

Zhang Chen looked at the furious Third Prince, a hint of disdain in his eyes: "Who are you? Who do you think you are! Who let your pants slip out of their pants!"

Zhang Chen's merciless sarcasm immediately made the Third Prince's face turn as red as a liver color. Who had ever spoken such rude and filthy words to him since he was a child?

Who would dare to be so disrespectful to him?

The onlookers were stunned, staring blankly at Zhang Chen, utterly amazed.

That's the Third Prince!
So ruthless, so brave?

They showed no respect whatsoever to one of the three princes who were most likely to inherit the position of future crown prince. If the third prince does not get his revenge today, how will he have the face to compete for the throne in the future?

It can be said that Zhang Chen has completely humiliated the Third Prince today!
Everyone was truly stunned and didn't react for a moment, staring blankly at Zhang Chen and the Third Prince.

"You're courting death!" The Third Prince's blood surged, and he slashed at Zhang Chen with his sword.

Although the opponent had cultivated martial arts qi and blood, compared with Zhang Chen who had cultivated the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, he was far inferior, like heaven and earth.

Zhang Chen merely shifted his body slightly to dodge the Third Prince's long sword, then casually kicked out, striking the Third Prince's shin with a cracking sound. The Third Prince then rolled down the steps and crashed into the railing.

"Everyone saw it. This kid attacked me first. I was just retaliating, kicking him and breaking his leg, making him fall flat on his face. This was a righteous act of retaliation," Zhang Chen said to the crowd in the pavilion.

"Zhang Chen! How dare you! You're incredibly audacious! How dare you lay a hand on the Third Prince? You've brought disaster upon the Zhang family!" Zhang Gaoqiu snapped out of his daze, glaring angrily at Zhang Chen. He rushed towards the Third Prince, who was rolling on the ground, and helped him up first.

"This is outrageous! This is absolutely outrageous! How dare you assault a royal prince! You have no guts!" Princess Chai Wenji glared at Zhang Chen, her words filled with rage.

“Prince?” Zhang Chen turned around and looked at the Third Prince Chai Wenxin, who was scrambling to his feet in a disheveled state. His brows furrowed slowly, and then he said righteously, “What’s wrong with being a prince? Does being a prince give you the right to just grab a knife and kill people? I haven’t broken any laws, nor have I offended him. What right does he have to kill me?”

Zhang Chen remained calm; the feud between him and the Dasheng royal family was already destined.

Most importantly, he and Zhang Gaoqiu had a blood feud, and Zhang Gaoqiu had married Chai Wenji, who was clearly on the side of the Third Prince. The two were destined to be at odds and it was only a matter of time before they became rivals.

Meanwhile, the disciples from various academies who were watching were also looking at Zhang Chen with strange expressions. Those gathered here were all supporters of the Third Prince. Everyone knew that the Third Prince wanted to get close to Zhong Xiang, so they all gathered together to watch the show. Now that they saw Zhang Chen dare to confront the Third Prince, Chai Wenji, and Zhang Gaoqiu so directly, they were unsure of Zhang Chen's identity, so none of them stepped forward to help.

At this moment, standing up to Zhang Chen and angrily rebuking him might please the Third Prince, but this guy dares to directly confront the Third Prince, he's no ordinary person!
Everyone who has joined the inner academy comes from a family with a long lineage; they are not fools, and no one would stand up for the Third Prince at this time.

Moreover, everyone had witnessed Zhang Chen's martial prowess before. Zhang Chen actually broke the Third Prince's leg with one kick. It should be noted that the Third Prince had the resources of the royal family and his martial arts cultivation was so profound that he had already opened his acupoints. Yet, he was no match for Zhang Chen. How terrifying was that?
If Zhang Chen can break the Third Prince's leg with one kick, he can break everyone's legs. At this moment, hiding in the mud is the best choice. Even if you want to stand up for the Third Prince, get revenge for him, or please him, you have to consider the situation!
"If you dare to offend the royal family, I will definitely have my father issue an edict to execute you." Chai Wenji glared at Zhang Chen.

"Big boobs, no brains. A brainless woman like you should stay away from me. You're not worthy to talk to me," Zhang Chen said dismissively to the little princess.

If Zhang Chen were truly so easy to kill, he would have been sent to the guillotine the moment his identity was exposed in Kyoto.

(End of this chapter)