Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

After shattering the Undead Demon Lord's attack in a single blow, Ye Chen's gaze was icy. The Cangming Sword in his hand glittered as he prepared to strike again.

But a colossal BANG echoed from the heavens. The Cyan Lotus was crushed by the Heaven-Devouring Earth-Swallowing Array, erupting in a blinding cyan light as a violent storm swept outward!

Even the hazy, distant starry sky was affected; its light seemed to dim considerably.

Saint Mother Jinglian's expression was grim. Her figure appeared at the Undead Demon Lord's side as she said in a heavy voice, "That array is incredibly powerful. Even with my abilities, it would take a great deal of time to break through its blockade."

Hearing this, the Undead Demon Lord's heart sank even further.

Even while dividing his focus, Ye Chen could effortlessly hold them both back.

It was obvious they stood little chance against Ye Chen today.

"I have suppressed my cultivation at Half-Step Divinity Transformation for so long, all for the chance to enter the Dragon Prison Cave and claim the opportunity that is mine."

"What a cruel twist of fate!"

The Undead Demon Lord let out a long sigh. "It seems that without reaching Divinity Transformation, one can never truly control their own destiny."

Seeing him about to turn and leave, Saint Mother Jinglian's expression changed. She couldn't help but ask, "You're giving up just like that?"

"This boy is a monstrous talent. Do you really think you can do anything to him?"

The Undead Demon Lord said coldly, "I have been accumulating power for far too long. Once I break through to Divinity Transformation, my combat prowess will soar!"

"Then, I will return to take back what is mine!"

With that, he turned and headed for the exit of the Dragon Prison Cave.

Saint Mother Jinglian's expression shifted rapidly. Gritting her teeth, she hesitated for a moment before finally giving up in dejection.

It was already this difficult to face Ye Chen with an ally; she stood no chance on her own.

Besides, it was just as the Undead Demon Lord had said.

She had been suppressing her cultivation at the Peak of the Primordial Mansion Realm for far too long.

Since this trip to the Dragon Prison Cave had yielded nothing, there was no longer any need to suppress her realm.

Once she returned, given her foundation, her combat prowess would surely far surpass that of an ordinary Cultivator after she broke through to Divinity Transformation.

By then, no matter how formidable Ye Chen was, he wouldn't be a match for her!

Saint Mother Jinglian shot Ye Chen a dark look.

"Boy, I'll admit defeat this time."

"We will meet again."

With that, she also turned to leave.

"Did I say you could leave?"

Ye Chen spoke with indifference, his aura surging. Even facing two experts at Half-Step Divinity Transformation, he was completely fearless, looking ready for a fight to the death.

"You are strong, and we are no match for you, but you can't keep us here either!"

Saint Mother Jinglian tossed out the words coldly. Then, her body transformed into thousands of Cyan Lotuses and vanished into the void, disappearing in a streak of light.

To avoid being tied down by Ye Chen, the Undead Demon Lord similarly transformed into a wisp of black smoke and dissipated into the air.

Ye Chen's eyes flickered. He was unwilling to give up, but just then, the Realm Spirit's voice suddenly sounded in his mind.

'Don't pursue them.'

The Realm Spirit's voice was as crisp and cool as a mountain spring. Clearly, she was in her Luoxia Fairy form.

'With your strength, you should have no equal below the Divinity Transformation Realm.'

'But those two have foundations comparable to the Divinity Transformation Realm. They've forcibly suppressed their cultivation, so even if you manage to catch them, you won't be able to stop them.'

'You might as well stay here and let me absorb some of the power from the Dragon Prison Array.'

'It won't take long. I'll be done soon.'

"Absorb the power of the Dragon Prison Array?" Ye Chen was startled. "What's the use in that?"

'Don't forget, you're not out of danger yet.'

'Outside the Dragon Prison Cave, true Divinity Transformation Cultivators are lying in wait!'

The Realm Spirit's voice was faint. 'Although your combat prowess has improved greatly, it's still wishful thinking to believe you can fight a Divinity Transformation expert before you've even broken through to the Primordial Mansion Realm.'

"Really? I'm not that weak, am I?" Ye Chen was reluctant to accept this. To be honest, his confidence was at an all-time high, and he was itching for a head-on clash with a true Divinity Transformation Cultivator.

'I didn't say you were weak, but you can't get overconfident.'

"Then do you have a way to deal with those old monsters from the Divinity Transformation Realm?"

'Of course. Let me absorb the array's power first. You can leave after that.'

Hearing this, Ye Chen had no choice but to halt.

Right now, he could only choose to trust the Realm Spirit.

If the Realm Spirit could obtain the power to deal with Divinity Transformation Realm Cultivators, he would gain another trump card!

Ye Chen calmed his mind and looked at the debris scattered all around. Only then did he realize he seemed to be the only person left in the entire Dragon Prison Cave.

'No! There's someone else!'

Ye Chen's gaze suddenly shot to the side.

He saw Song Yubing standing gracefully beneath the hazy starlight. When she met Ye Chen's piercing gaze, her face paled, and she felt a flicker of fear.

"Why haven't you left yet?" Ye Chen frowned.

"I..." Song Yubing bit her lip. "I misjudged you before. You... you're very strong."

"Is that all you stayed behind to tell me?" Ye Chen asked coolly.

"I was wrong to have offended you before, Sir." Song Yubing took a deep breath. "I wonder... are you still willing to join my Cyan Rainbow Hall?"

"If we were to welcome a peerless talent such as yourself, Sir, the Cyan Rainbow Hall would surely pour all its resources into..."

"You're a stubborn one!" Ye Chen couldn't help but shake his head. "I've already refused you more than once. I don't understand why you're so persistent."

"Besides, by staying here, aren't you afraid I'll kill you too?"

"I..." Song Yubing's face grew even paler.

"I can tell that you, Sir, are not someone who fails to distinguish right from wrong."

Song Yubing said, forcing herself to remain calm, though her voice trembled slightly.

She hesitated for a moment, then looked up again, her eyes filled with indecision as she gazed at Ye Chen.

"Is there something else?"

Ye Chen frowned.

"Actually..." Song Yubing opened her mouth, having apparently made a decision, ready to say everything.

But at that exact moment, the entire Dragon Prison Cave suddenly gave a violent lurch!

Song Yubing cried out in alarm, her face a mask of horror as she looked around.

However, the shaking stopped as quickly as it had begun.

After his initial shock, Ye Chen suddenly realized this was most likely the Realm Spirit's doing.

'What are you doing?' he asked mentally.

'I've forcibly seized a portion of the array's power. I can deal with Divinity Transformation experts now.'

'But the array was damaged in the process, and it's starting to reject us. You need to leave.'

Upon hearing this and seeing that the area was about to become unstable again, Ye Chen didn't hesitate for a second. He immediately shot toward the exit of the Dragon Prison Cave.

Song Yubing, who was standing nearby, couldn't afford to hesitate either. Terrified, she quickly followed him.

As they reached the exit of the Dragon Prison Cave, the sudden stench of blood filled the air.