Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

As the elder suddenly appeared before them, the crowd froze for a moment before erupting into an earth-shattering uproar.

"It's him! The strongest expert in Vajra Temple, second only to the Abbot—the Battle Buddha!"

"Legend has it that when the Abbot of Vajra Temple ventured into the Dragon Prison Cave, the Battle Buddha fought with his life on the line, holding back countless enemies so the Abbot could reach the cave's depths!"

"No one knows what kind of fortuitous opportunity he found inside! But from that day forward, a new power called the Vajra Temple suddenly emerged in Lei Province!"

"In just three short years, it grew to become the number one sect in Lei Province, second only to the Provincial Prefecture itself!"

Listening to the crowd's murmurs, Ye Chen's expression flickered.

'The Abbot of Vajra Temple has ventured into the Dragon Prison Cave before?'

But before Ye Chen could give it another thought, a surging wave of golden light was already hurtling toward him!

"So, you're Ye Chen?"

"Was the Battle Buddha of my temple slain by your hand?"

Bathed in brilliant golden light, the Battle Buddha's battle intent surged and his fury blazed. The very muscles on his torso swelled in size!

"Today, I will drag you back to the temple!"

"There, you will await the Abbot's judgment!"

A terrifying aura coiled around the Battle Buddha. Even the other three Primordial Mansion Realm experts watched with grave expressions, not daring to let their guard down.

It was clear that although the Battle Buddha focused on physical cultivation, he possessed power that could threaten even those in the Primordial Mansion Realm!

With four Primordial Mansion Realm experts gathered in one place, the entirety of Luoyun City seemed to tremble.

Countless residents of the city looked in this direction, their faces filled with fear and apprehension.

They didn't dare approach. Though they couldn't see the specifics of what was happening, they all shared the same premonition.

Whatever was unfolding here would undoubtedly be enough to reshape the entire power structure of Luoyun City!

"This can't be happening..."

"Why... Why has it come to this?"

Chen Jue was already staring, completely dumbfounded.

He had felt a profound sense of unease from the moment the first Primordial Mansion Realm expert appeared.

Now, with four of them gathered, the atmosphere was so oppressive he could barely speak.

"In a situation like this, Master Ye won't be able to escape even if he sprouted wings!"

"Looks like we can't ask Master Ye for help after all!"

Liu Yuchan clenched his fists, his heart filled with bitter frustration.

'Do I really have to just stand by and watch Grandfather die?'

"Father, can't we step in and say something on Master Ye's behalf?"

Liu Yanran grabbed Liu Kunlun's arm, her expression panicked. She was clearly terrified by the scene unfolding before her.

"Say something? And what would we say?"

Liu Kunlun shook his head helplessly. "The top experts from four different powers have all made an appearance. This has already escalated into a fight to the death!"

"For us to step in now? Don't even mention that the Liu family is in decline. Even at our Peak, the Liu family would never dare to cross all four of these powers at once!"

At his words, the color drained from Liu Yanran's face.

On the field, surrounded by the four Primordial Mansion Realm experts, Ye Chen's expression remained as calm as ever, showing no sign of change.

"Sect Leader, I'm sorry!"

The Nine-Fingered Demon Slaughter's expression changed drastically, despair creeping into his heart.

At this moment, no matter how much faith he had in Ye Chen, it was impossible to remain calm.

"Sect Leader, you're only in this dangerous predicament because you came to save me!"

"Don't worry about me! Just find a chance and get out of here!"

The Nine-Fingered Demon Slaughter gritted his teeth, his face flushing red.

The terrifying pressure from the four Primordial Mansion Realm experts felt like a mountain pressing down on his shoulders, leaving him breathless.

"What nonsense. Since I'm already here, I'm naturally taking you with me. Otherwise, this whole trip would have been for nothing, wouldn't it?"

Hearing this, Ye Chen just smiled and shook his head.

"You little bastard! How dare you laugh at a time like this?"

"Believe it or not, I'll have the Ancestor tear your arms and legs off! I'd like to see how a piece of trash like you, a collaborator with the Demon Dao, plans to walk away with anyone in front of our Ancestor!"

The Yan family's Grand Elder, Yan Ming, roared in fury.

With four Primordial Mansion Realm experts on their side, the members of the Yan family were brimming with confidence.

No one believed Ye Chen could possibly turn the tables today.

"Noisy."

Ye Chen coolly raised his gaze and suddenly flicked his finger.

"You—!"

Ye Chen's move was utterly casual, but Yan Ming's expression changed in a flash!

A terrifying sense of crisis descended upon him, freezing him in place like a statue. He completely lost his composure.

"Boy, don't you dare!"

Just then, the Yan family's Ancestor made his move.

With a light wave of his hand, an invisible, mighty force swept out like a tide, shielding Yan Ming.

Yan Ming panted raggedly, only now realizing he was drenched in a cold sweat.

That feeling of having a brush with death was simply too terrifying.

'How can this boy, barely in his teens, be so terrifying?'

Furious with shame, he glared at Ye Chen. "With the Ancestor here, do you really think you can continue to run wild?"

"Oh?"

"Then why don't you try me again?"

Ye Chen flicked his fingers again. Several beams of Spiritual Power shot out, streaked with a dazzling golden light, aimed directly at Yan Ming!

"Boy, you still won't stop?"

The Yan family's Ancestor was growing angry. Ye Chen had attacked someone right in front of him, again and again.

'Does he truly think I'm not here?'

He waved his hand, and an invisible power spread out to envelop Yan Ming.

Yan Ming felt as if he were soaking in a hot spring. The warm, comfortable sensation made him want to stretch his limbs.

"Little bastard, you seem to be in quite a hurry."

"But with the Ancestor here, you can't possibly harm me!"

"Hahaha—"

Yan Ming burst out laughing, but the sound was cut short.

"What?"

"How is this possible?!"

The Yan family's Ancestor froze. He suddenly looked at Yan Ming, a sliver of disbelief flashing in his eyes.

There, on Yan Ming's body, was a massive, bloody hole.

The hole was in his chest, and through it, one could even glimpse a faintly beating heart.

"I..." Yan Ming struggled to lower his head.

Staring at the bloody hole in his chest, his eyes widened as if he'd seen a ghost, and his entire body began to tremble.

'Am I... going to die?'

His consciousness faded rapidly.

Even as his consciousness dissipated completely, he couldn't understand.

'I was clearly under the Ancestor's protection... so why did I still die at Ye Chen's hand?'

The Grand Elder of the Yan family was dead!

This sudden turn of events enraged the members of the Yan family.

The Yan family's Ancestor, in particular, felt utterly humiliated.

For a clansman to die at Ye Chen's hand while under his personal protection—it was an unimaginable loss of face!

"Boy, no one can save you today!"

He raised his hand in fury. Behind him, his Spiritual Sea churned, and within it, a towering Primordial Mansion was starkly visible.

A Primordial Mansion Realm expert was finally making his true move!