Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

An air of panic spread relentlessly through the Demonic Sect.

A terrifying power billowed from the depths of the dungeon, viciously slamming against the Myriad Sects Return to Origin Array.

The Array trembled violently, its light flickering erratically as if it might shatter at any moment!

Witnessing this, the crowd was filled with both panic and frustration.

The Sect Leader had gone to such great lengths to set up this Spirit-Gathering Array, yet they hadn't even had a chance to enjoy its benefits.

Who would have thought the Array would show signs of collapse so soon!

At this moment, Elder Wushan was also frantic with worry.

It had been a long time since Nine-Fingered Demon Slaughter went down the mountain, and there had been no word from him.

'Could something have happened to him?'

'Or has he still not been able to find the Sect Leader?'

He was also worried. If the Array truly couldn't hold, they would have no choice but to temporarily evacuate the sect.

In that case, the entire Demonic Sect would be destroyed in an instant.

And rebuilding the sect after that would be a monumental task.

Just then, Ye Chen and Nine-Fingered Demon Slaughter soared through the air and landed among them.

"It's the Sect Leader!"

"Sect Leader, you're finally back!"

"Thank goodness! We should be safe now!"

Seeing Ye Chen, the crowd was overcome with surprise and joy.

Nine-Fingered Demon Slaughter arrived at the entrance of the Elder Pavilion. After his initial joy subsided, Elder Wushan couldn't help but ask with a hint of reproach, "What took you so long?"

"Why were you gone for so long?"

Nine-Fingered Demon Slaughter gave a bitter smile and recounted his experiences after leaving the mountain.

Elder Wushan's expression shifted repeatedly as he listened. He never imagined that Nine-Fingered Demon Slaughter had been captured by the Yan family and brutally tortured.

If Ye Chen hadn't intervened to save him, they probably would have never seen Nine-Fingered Demon Slaughter again.

"Wait… did you just say that the Sect Leader, by himself, suppressed four Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivators?"

Elder Wushan, mulling over Nine-Fingered Demon Slaughter's words, suddenly exclaimed in shock.

"Yes," Nine-Fingered Demon Slaughter said with a smile. "Hard to believe, right? I was stunned when I saw it too."

"The Sect Leader is just incredible!"

Gazing at the lean, upright figure of the young man in their midst, Elder Wushan was momentarily at a loss for words.

'Perhaps following this young man will be the best decision I ever make!'

After returning to the Demonic Sect, Ye Chen immediately rushed toward the dungeon.

Soon, he saw a slender figure in front of the dungeon entrance.

She wore a cropped, blood-red top that revealed her pale stomach, and her long legs extended from beneath her skirt.

It was none other than the Third Elder of the Demonic Sect, Blood Dancer!

Her face was veiled by a layer of translucent gauze, and her charming peach blossom eyes were filled with endless allure.

"Greetings, Sect Leader!"

Seeing Ye Chen, she was startled for a moment before quickly bowing.

Ye Chen nodded slightly, standing with his hands behind his back, his expression serious.

"What's the situation?"

At his words, Blood Dancer immediately replied, "Sect Leader, the Array can't hold on much longer!"

She was stationed outside the dungeon, responsible for monitoring any activity from within.

That way, she could immediately alert the sect to evacuate the moment the Array showed any sign of fracturing.

"All alone in such a dangerous place. You're quite bold."

Ye Chen glanced at Blood Dancer and couldn't help but comment with a smile.

Once the Myriad Sects Return to Origin Array shattered, Blood Dancer, standing guard right outside the dungeon, would be the first to be hit!

If it happened suddenly, it was very likely she wouldn't even have time to escape before being overwhelmed by the terrifying power from the dungeon!

"Everything is for the sake of the sect!"

But Blood Dancer replied with a resolute expression, "If the Sect Leader hadn't rescued us, who knows how much longer we would have been trapped in that dark dungeon, enduring endless torture."

"Now that the Sect Leader has entrusted me with the heavy responsibility of an Elder, it is my duty to give it my all!"

Ye Chen's gaze flickered slightly. He gave Blood Dancer a deep look.

"Good work. You may stand down."

"Leave the rest to me."

"Also, try to keep everyone else away from this area."

"As you command." Blood Dancer bowed and withdrew.

Outside the dungeon, only Ye Chen remained, alone.

He gazed at the dungeon before him with a grave expression.

He saw a maelstrom of Demonic Qi surging up from within.

The Demonic Qi surged like ocean waves, at one moment forming a terrifying beast, the next a towering giant.

It constantly changed forms, its continuous attacks battering the Array.

If this power hadn't been so tyrannical and bizarre as to trigger the Myriad Sects Return to Origin Array's automatic defenses, the entire mountain would likely have been engulfed by this Demonic Qi.

"Open, Array!"

Ye Chen called out softly. He raised a hand and pointed, and the great Array before him slowly parted down the middle.

The distant crowd saw this, and their hearts clenched. It was as if they had forgotten to breathe.

The power from the dungeon was bizarre, but it was undeniably terrifying.

Ye Chen had actually released the Array's seal, intending to face the bizarre power within head-on?

A profound sense of worry grew in everyone's hearts.

Only Nine-Fingered Demon Slaughter looked completely at ease. "Don't you worry," he said. "The Sect Leader's power is far beyond anything you can imagine!"

"He can even defeat Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivators!"

Soon, under Ye Chen's control, the seal of the Myriad Sects Return to Origin Array opened completely!

Instantly, the roiling Demonic Qi within erupted like a volcano, surging rapidly toward Ye Chen!

Ye Chen snorted, and instead of retreating, he advanced!

He had long wanted to get to the bottom of the strangeness in this dungeon. He hadn't acted before only because he lacked the strength and wasn't fully confident.

But now that he had condensed a golden Spiritual Sea, his strength was on a completely different level. Why would he be afraid?

A vast, tide-like wave of Spiritual Power erupted from Ye Chen's body!

Behind him, a resplendent golden Spiritual Sea rose into the air, looming over the Demonic Sect with breathtaking might!

Seeing this, the crowd was momentarily stunned.

"Such… such a vast Spiritual Sea! And its aura… it's terrifying! So much more terrifying than the three Elders'!"

Bathed in that magnificent power, everyone couldn't help but tremble!

Elder Wushan and the few others who had broken through to the Spirit Sea Realm were also dumbstruck, their hearts filled with disbelief.

"Why is the Sect Leader's Spiritual Sea golden?" Elder Wushan couldn't help but blurt out.

"I don't know either!" Nine-Fingered Demon Slaughter said with a bitter smile. "But it's because of this golden Spiritual Sea that the Sect Leader's combat power is terrifyingly strong! Not even Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivators can do anything to him!"

Under countless gazes of admiration and reverence, Ye Chen directed the golden Spiritual Sea behind him to collide head-on with the monstrous Demonic Qi!

The terrifying aftershocks spread out, and the entire mountain seemed to shake.