Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

Liu Yuchan realized this. He looked at Ye Chen in shock.

As an Alchemist, he had certainly seen how extraordinary Ye Chen's pill was.

But he never expected that a single pill would allow Old Master Liu to get out of bed and move around! That he could even withstand an attack from a Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivator!!!

However, the immediate crisis was far from over.

Even with Liu Tianxin's intervention, it was unlikely to change the situation. In fact, it might just worsen his injuries!

Thus, upon seeing Liu Tianxin, Liu Yuchan's surprise was fleeting, quickly replaced by a heart full of worry.

"To think the Liu family actually has a Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivator. You truly live up to your name as one of Lei Province's four great families."

"Still, judging by your shoddy state, you probably can't last much longer, can you?"

Xu Zhi ordered coolly, "Tiger Uncle, let's get this over with. I don't want to waste any more time!"

"If the seal on the Dragon Prison Cave breaks completely, we might not make it in time!"

"As you command, Young Master!"

"Watch me take this old man down in one blow!"

Tiger Uncle sneered, not taking Liu Tianxin seriously in the slightest.

Never mind that Liu Tianxin was currently injured.

So what if he were at his peak?

Weren't the Cultivation Techniques and martial arts practiced by the Xu family far superior to those of any family in Lei Province?

As fellow Cultivators at the First Layer of the Primordial Mansion Realm, he was confident he could crush Liu Tianxin with ease!

BOOM!

Tiger Uncle took a single step, and the immense force nearly shook the entire Liu family estate. The surrounding rockeries and pavilions collapsed, kicking up a cloud of dust that filled the air.

In an instant, Tiger Uncle's figure appeared before Liu Tianxin. His expression was cold as he threw a ferocious punch.

BANG!

Liu Tianxin met the blow head-on, striking out with his own palm.

His expression changed. A terrifying power surged through him, making his hand twitch uncontrollably!

He staggered back a dozen steps before barely regaining his footing!

"What?"

"This expert from the Xu family is terrifying! And the Old Master's illness isn't even fully cured. He's no match for him!"

The experts of the Liu family were all aghast.

Liu Tianxin clutched his chest and coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face turning deathly pale.

"Grandpa!"

Liu Yuchan and Liu Yanran rushed to Liu Tianxin's side, helping him stay upright.

"Pathetic."

Tiger Uncle dusted off his hands. "What now? Are you going to continue this futile resistance?"

"The map to the Dragon Prison Cave is indeed precious, but you have to be alive to enjoy such treasures."

"Keeping it is just a death sentence."

His voice was cold, utterly dismissive of everyone from the Liu family.

"Dammit…"

Liu Yuchan's expression was grim. He took a deep breath, just about to speak.

Just then, Ye Chen suddenly spoke up.

"I have the map to the Dragon Prison Cave."

He looked toward Xu Zhi, who was a short distance away. At his words, everyone from the Xu family turned to look at him as well.

"I hear you're from a family of the Sword Dao, with unparalleled Swordsmanship."

"Why not have a contest of Sword Dao with me? If you win, I will give you the map. What do you say?"

Ye Chen said calmly, looking at Xu Zhi.

"You want to challenge me in the Sword Dao?"

Hearing this, the members of the Xu family all gave Ye Chen a strange look.

Xu Zhi sneered in disdain. "That would be perfect. But first, you'll have to prove you're even qualified to challenge me in the Sword Dao, won't you?"

"What an ignorant whelp!"

Tiger Uncle interjected coldly, "Young Master, ignore him! He's just a grandstanding clown. Dueling him in the Sword Dao is beneath you!"

At those words, Ye Chen's gaze swept coolly over Tiger Uncle.

A sudden chill ran down Tiger Uncle's spine.

He was inexplicably filled with a sense of dread.

It was as if a peerless, divine sword was hanging over his head. Its sharp Sword Intent made him ache all over and tremble uncontrollably!

"Th-this… what is going on?!"

Tiger Uncle was bewildered, unable to pinpoint the source of this feeling.

But then, Ye Chen, his eyes fixed on him, drew his sword.

SHING!

The sword-light flashed, as beautiful as a drifting blossom.

Tiger Uncle's pupils contracted. A lethal sense of danger washed over him, and he subconsciously raised his arms, surging his Spiritual Power to form a barrier.

But the blade's light was unstoppable, streaking through his body.

It not only severed his arms but also lopped his head clean off his shoulders.

A pillar of hot blood erupted skyward, and the thick stench of gore instantly filled the Liu family's estate.

"I was talking to your master."

"Since when did a dog like you have permission to bark?"

Ye Chen slowly sheathed his Cangming Sword, his expression cold and detached.

For a moment, the entire courtyard fell silent.

All eyes turned to Ye Chen in utter disbelief!

That was a Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivator.

Killed so effortlessly?

Liu Yuchan and the others were less surprised; they had witnessed Ye Chen's power firsthand and knew what he was capable of.

But Liu Tianxin, having been bedridden until now, was seeing Ye Chen for the very first time!

His eyes widened as he wondered, 'When did the Liu family become acquainted with such a young prodigy?'

Meanwhile, the expressions of Xu Zhi and his men had turned grim.

"Kid, who are you?"

"Are you from outside the province as well?"

Xu Zhi was shocked and uncertain, and he reined in his anger.

Lei Province was currently swarming with powerful figures. For someone as young as Ye Chen to kill a Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivator with a single strike, it was highly likely that he also came from a major power from outside the province—someone the Xu family of Yuan Province could not afford to offend.

"I'm from Lei Province."

Ye Chen's expression was impassive. "So, have you thought about it? My offer still stands."

'Someone from Lei Province, you say…'

Xu Zhi's eyes narrowed. The Xu family experts beside him glared at Ye Chen with fury.

"And here I thought you had some impressive backing… What gives you the nerve to kill one of my men right in front of me…"

"In Lei Province, you might be considered a peerless talent, blessed by fortune."

"But beyond this province, you're just another face in a vast sea of geniuses!"

"This world is never short on geniuses. Especially geniuses like you—reckless, unable to tell when to back down, who end up provoking enemies they can't possibly handle."

Xu Zhi snorted and stepped forward from among his men.

His face was grim, and the sword at his waist glinted with a cold light!

"You want to challenge me in the Sword Dao? Fine. When I win, I won't just be taking the map…"

"I'll be taking your head, too. How about that?"