Heaven-Surpassing Divine Emperor

I don’t bother those who don’t bother me.

But if someone dares to cross me, I will strike back!

This was Jiang Chen’s code of conduct!

If Mo Bai had even bothered to ask for his side of the story after appearing, Jiang Chen wouldn’t have been so ruthless as to wipe them all out.

But he didn’t.

Mo Bai chose to be self-centered. He arrogantly assumed his sect brothers were telling the truth and tried to have Jiang Chen killed.

Jiang Chen showed no mercy to anyone who plotted to take his life!

The same went for Geng Qin and his group.

He’d never even met them, yet they twisted the truth, framed him, and tried to kill him. They deserved to die!

For those who deserved death, there would be no mercy!

"Whew!"

Jiang Chen let out a long sigh and looked at the dazed Jiao Yan. A flicker of pity crossed his eyes. "Jiao Yan, are you all right?"

"Ah? I... I’m fine."

Jiao Yan froze, biting her lip gently. She shook her head, then suddenly looked up at Jiang Chen. "Brother Jiang, I... I don’t want to go on. I want to go back!"

"Go back?"

Jiang Chen looked at Jiao Yan, confused.

Jiao Yan hesitated for a moment before saying, "After what happened today, I’ve realized the world of the Martial Dao might not be for me. I’m going to return to the Sect and live in seclusion."

Her eyes were filled with a mixture of deep despair and firm resolve.

The day’s events had made her lose all faith in humanity.

The very sect brothers who had once professed their admiration for her had been willing to abandon her in the face of death. Afterward, they had even framed her and slandered her reputation.

It was more than she could bear.

Jiang Chen sighed softly. "Very well. I’ll escort you back."

"You don’t have to. I can get back on my own!"

Jiao Yan bit her lip, turned, and started on the path back, all alone.

Her figure soon vanished into the vast sea of snow.

Jiang Chen frowned but ultimately didn’t follow her. ’Everyone has their own path to walk. This is the one she chose. Even if it’s filled with thorns and hardship, it’s hers to endure.’

’The first natural barrier of the Profound Celestial Ancestor Realm, the Icebound Corridor, should be just ahead.’ Jiang Chen flew back into the sky and continued forward. "Little Black, bring out some of that Wind Emperor Fire Brew. I need something to warm me up!"

The Black Emperor reluctantly took out a wine gourd and grumbled, "Go easy on it. I’ve nearly plucked the Little Vermilion Bird bald. I won’t be able to brew any more of this fine wine for a while!"

"Right."

Jiang Chen nodded and took a few large gulps.

The potent liquor sent a wave of heat through his body. Jiang Chen fell silent.

Using his Divine Thought to scout ahead, he traveled at incredible speed. He encountered no further obstacles and soon arrived at the Icebound Corridor.

A world of solid ice spread out before him.

Before Jiang Chen lay a massive canyon. Its depths were so dark that the bottom was invisible, giving the impression that anyone who fell in would never return.

WHOOSH...

Gusts of howling wind echoed through the valley, sounding like the roars of Evil Ghosts.

The Celestial Vault above was also filled with raging winds.

This was no ordinary wind. It was a phenomenon known as Annihilation Gang Wind. Even a Human King Realm Powerhouse wouldn’t dare to fly through it. The only way to cross the massive canyon was via the Icebound Corridor.

The Icebound Corridor was a suspended walkway made entirely of ice.

It was winding and treacherous.

Like a maze!

Blasted by the Annihilation Gang Wind, the Icebound Corridor would extend nine separate paths to connect the cliffs.

However...

...the entrance to the Icebound Corridor had not yet fully connected with the cliffside.

Everyone was gathered at the cliff’s edge, waiting.

By the time Jiang Chen reached the Icebound Corridor, a dense crowd of powerhouses had already gathered.

For this venture into the Profound Celestial Ancestor Realm, not only had nearly every expert on the Human Venerable List arrived, but there were also some Human King Realm Powerhouses and even masters from the Earth Venerable List.

The entry requirements for the Profound Celestial Ancestor Realm were to be under one hundred years old and have a cultivation below the Human Emperor Realm.

For the top five hundred experts on the Human Venerable List, breaking through to the Human King Realm before the age of one hundred was not difficult.

Thus...

...Jiang Chen alone could spot over a hundred Human King Realm Powerhouses.

’Looks like Zifeng Jun and his group aren’t here yet. I’ll find a place to sit and wait for them.’ Jiang Chen found a secluded spot sheltered from the biting wind by a few large blocks of ice and walked over.

He had just sat down cross-legged and was about to meditate for a moment.

A few voices reached his ears. "Senior Brother Rui, the wind here is so strong! It’s making my skin all dry."

"Hahaha, don’t worry, Junior Sister. I’ll find you a place out of the wind."

As the coarse, boisterous voice spoke, it suddenly let out a cry of delight. "Junior Sister, look! That spot over there is out of the wind! Let’s wait there for our Senior Brother and the others!"

"But someone’s already there!"

"So what if someone’s there? We’re disciples of the Celestial Fire Sect from the Fengyang Ancient Country! Our Senior Brother is Zhang Ruhai, ranked twenty-seventh on the Human Venerable List. Who would dare disrespect him?" the boisterous voice said smugly.

A moment later...

...Jiang Chen felt footsteps approaching. He couldn’t help but give a wry smile. ’I can’t be that unlucky, can I?’

As if to confirm his suspicion...

...the boisterous voice rang out beside him, arrogant and commanding. "Hey, kid. We’ve taken a liking to this spot. Scram if you know what’s good for you. Otherwise, don’t blame me for what happens next!"

Jiang Chen slowly opened his eyes.

Six people stood before him—one woman and five men.

The one standing directly in front of him, an arrogant look on his face, was a short, corpulent man. He stood with one hand on his hip, a smug expression on his fleshy face.

Seeing Jiang Chen just looking at him without moving, the short man’s expression soured. "Are you deaf, kid? I said I want this spot! Get the hell out of here if you don’t want to die. Believe me, I could kill you with a flick of my finger!"

Jiang Chen shook his head, speechless. He spoke slowly, "You can scram on your own, or I can make you."

"Oh? You’ve got some nerve, kid. Telling me to scram? I guess you don’t know who we are. Listen up! We’re disciples of the Celestial Fire Sect from the Fengyang Ancient Country! Our Senior Brother is Zhang Ruhai, ranked twenty-seventh on the Human Venerable List. Scared now?" the stout man crowed.

The other Celestial Fire Sect experts beside him also puffed out their chests with pride.

However...

...in the face of their threats, Jiang Chen just shook his head and said flatly, "I don’t care if you’re from the Celestial Fire Sect or the Earth Fire Sect. What’s that got to do with me? If Zhang Ruhai himself were here, he might be qualified to speak to me. As for you... since you won’t scram, I’ll have to send you on your way!"

The moment the words left his lips.

Jiang Chen gave a casual wave of his hand, and a fan-shaped wave of brilliant light swept out.

THUD! THUD! THUD!

A series of dull thuds rang out.

The six of them were sent flying by Jiang Chen’s strike, tumbling like rubber balls for dozens of meters before finally coming to a stop.

"Hiss!"

All six of them gasped.

"Th-This guy... he’s incredibly strong!"

"Senior Brother Rui, w-what should we do?"

The group looked toward the stout man.

Senior Brother Rui’s face went pale, a venomous resentment swirling in his eyes. He said, "A wise man knows when to retreat. We’ll pull back for now. When our Senior Brother gets here, we’ll teach this kid a proper lesson! I’ll flay him alive and tear out his tendons..."