Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

Everyone present was stunned by the sudden turn of events.

Then, a torrent of Spiritual Power surged forward, slamming violently into the plaza.

The violent tremor caused everyone's faces to pale as they fell back in succession.

Even Old Ghost Wushan halted his descent, his eyes filled with astonishment.

'Have his enemies tracked him down?'

'What in the world did Ye Chen do during the three days he was gone?'

A group of figures exuding powerful auras slowly ascended the mountain path.

They were clad in identical uniforms. The man in the lead had graying temples and a gaze as sharp as a blade. His aura was overwhelming, terrifying beyond measure!

"What? The Law Enforcers?!"

"The man in the lead... it's the Second Grand Commander of the Law Enforcers, Li Yuntian!"

Seeing this, the assembled Demon Dao experts cried out in astonishment, their faces etched with shock.

Li Yuntian! One of the three Grand Commanders of the Lei Province Law Enforcers!

His name was famous throughout Lei Province, inspiring fear in all who heard it!

Why would such an important figure appear here now?

They had only just destroyed the Luoyun Sect. How could that have drawn the attention of such a powerful expert?

A sense of indignation welled up within the crowd.

They had just managed to escape the dungeons of the Luoyun Sect. Had they been targeted by the Law Enforcers so soon, before they could even enjoy their newfound freedom?

Li Yuntian strode forward, his presence bearing down on them like a mountain!

Behind him, the ranks of Law Enforcers were perfectly aligned, the picture of strict discipline. Their auras were formidable as well!

Ye Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression calm as he gazed coolly at Li Yuntian.

"Ye Chen, you killed a Grand Commander of the province and trampled upon its dignity. Not even the most vicious fiends in all of Lei Province are as rampant and arrogant as you!"

"The Dragon Prison Cave opened while I happened to be on a mission nearby! Now that I know what you've done, I cannot possibly let a villain like you escape!"

Li Yuntian's expression was frigid, his aura as vast as a mountain range.

A vast Spiritual Sea materialized behind him. His aura had reached the terrifying Ninth Layer of the Spirit Sea Realm!!!

This unattainable level of power drove everyone present to despair.

The Ninth Layer of the Spirit Sea Realm!

A cultivator of such a realm would be considered a top-tier expert anywhere in Lei Province.

Just a short while ago, they were mere prisoners of the Luoyun Sect. How could they possibly withstand Li Yuntian's might?

"It's over. It's all over!"

Many looked on with grim, despairing faces. "I heard that the Third Grand Commander, Yan Qiushi, was Second Grand Commander Li Yuntian's son-in-law!"

"The two families were joined by marriage, and they were about to hold a grand wedding banquet at the estate of the Li family, one of the four great families of Lei Province!"

"I can't believe it... Yan Qiushi, a master of the Spirit Sea Realm, actually died? And at the hands of our benefactor, no less?"

Instantly, all eyes turned to Ye Chen, filled with shock.

This young man's power was even more terrifying than they had imagined!

"Ye Chen, do you have any last words?" Li Yuntian's face was murderous, his voice grim.

"Why waste time with nonsense? If you're going to make a move, then make it!"

Ye Chen sneered. He couldn't be bothered to feign civility with them.

'After all, in this cruel world, might makes right. Isn't that how it works?'

"Insolent!"

"How dare you speak to the Grand Commander with such a tone!"

"Ye Chen, you are truly unrepentant! Don't get too cocky. We will certainly apprehend you today!"

The Law Enforcers behind Li Yuntian roared in anger.

As a veteran Grand Commander of the Law Enforcers, Li Yuntian had immense seniority and was deeply respected by his subordinates.

Even an expert like Yan Qiushi was just a junior in Li Yuntian's eyes.

Seeing Ye Chen's arrogant and disrespectful attitude, how could they not be furious?

"Calm yourselves."

However, Li Yuntian was not provoked by Ye Chen's attitude.

He simply raised a hand to silence them, his gaze slowly drifting to the people behind Ye Chen.

"This crowd... is this the source of your confidence?"

He glanced over the Demon Dao experts in the plaza, his voice calm.

However, not one of them, not even a veteran expert like Old Ghost Wushan, dared to meet Li Yuntian's gaze.

"They're just a disorderly mob. We could sweep them aside with ease!" one of the Law Enforcers scoffed.

"That may be so, but there is still strength in their numbers."

"Perhaps that's the source of his courage to defy me."

Li Yuntian shook his head, then announced impassively, "I declare, as of this moment, any member of the Demon Dao who voluntarily cuts ties with this man will be spared. I will allow you to leave this mountain unharmed."

"As for those who dare to associate with him... after we have apprehended Ye Chen, my Law Enforcers will show no mercy to his accomplices!"

His words sent an uproar through the crowd.

Li Yuntian's words were like a bomb dropped into their midst, stunning everyone.

'If we just cut ties with Ye Chen, we'll be pardoned?'

'I never thought Grand Commander Li would be so reasonable! He's always been known to despise evil. Getting on his bad side is a fate worse than death!'

The Demon Dao experts began to murmur among themselves, their voices a mix of suspicion and uncertainty.

Many of them shot furtive glances at Ye Chen, but his expression remained placid, as if he hadn't heard a word Li Yuntian had said.

'I'm still in my prime, with a long life ahead of me! I don't want to die here!'

'Exactly! Ye Chen killed Yan Qiushi, not us! Li Yuntian is here for revenge against him. He should face the consequences himself. We're innocent and shouldn't be dragged into this!'

'I remember my family... the orthodox sects may have besieged them, but I don't think they were wiped out! Now that I'm free, I need to go back and rejoin my clan. I can't afford to be targeted by the provincial Law Enforcers!'

'That's right, Ye Chen's recklessness brought this disaster upon us! We shouldn't have to risk our lives for his actions!'

'We helped him destroy the Luoyun Sect. That's enough to repay our debt to him! From this point on, we owe him nothing!'

...

As Ye Chen remained silent, many hearts began to waver, and the thought of abandoning him took root.

Whispers of deserting Ye Chen began to spread through the crowd.

"Benefactor Ye..."

Old Ghost Wushan began to speak after a long, contemplative silence.

"Yes?"

"Are you leaving too?" Ye Chen asked, looking at him.

"No!" To everyone's surprise, Old Ghost Wushan shook his head firmly.

"I may not agree with you identifying with the Demon Dao, Benefactor, but I was tortured in the dungeons of the Luoyun Sect for over five years. I only escaped because you saved me."

"Now that you are in trouble, I will not stand idly by. I will stand and fall with you!"

"A wise choice," Ye Chen said with a soft chuckle.

"Those of you who have decided to leave the Demon Dao, step forward!"