Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

"See? That's what you get for being kind."

"I told you not to meddle, but would you listen? Now look, the young man doesn't even appreciate it. Didn't you just make a fool of yourself?"

Chen Lie burst out laughing, his laughter echoing like thunder through the dilapidated temple, lingering for a long time.

The other masters from the Black Tiger Gang all chimed in, laughing as well.

Li Kuang was especially pleased. He had been worried that if Yu Xiaoran insisted on intervening, Chen Lie might be wary of his connection to the Songyin Sword Mansion.

But to his surprise, this arrogant boy had refused the offer so bluntly!

This left Li Kuang both surprised and pleasantly delighted.

'He'd have to see for himself what gave this kid the confidence to be so disdainful of everyone!'

Yu Xiaoran's expression grew even darker.

Not only had Ye Chen made him lose face, but Chen Lie had also seized the opportunity to mock him relentlessly.

How could he not be furious?

'Even though I despise the Black Tiger Gang's methods, I'm certainly not getting involved in this situation now.'

'Whether they live or die is up to fate. Why should I meddle?'

Yu Xiaoran shot Ye Chen an angry glance, then said no more.

'Next, all I have to do is wait and watch this kid make a fool of himself.'

'How could a mere young Cultivator from Lei Province possibly be a match for an Elder of the Black Tiger Gang, a group that runs rampant on the borders of the Hengxing Dynasty?'

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Chen Lie casually sized up Ye Chen's group of three.

His eyes flickered as a sense of stunned admiration grew within him.

Both Song Yubing and Jie Ling were breathtakingly beautiful and possessed an ethereal air.

Jie Ling, in particular, had a face of such world-toppling beauty that Chen Lie's gaze couldn't help but linger for a while before he reluctantly pulled it away.

"I never expected a kid like you to be so fortunate. Your skills are average, yet you have such beauties by your side..."

Chen Lie licked his lips, his gaze turning somewhat sinister. "Young men are hot-blooded and always like to show off in front of beautiful women. I can understand that."

"But soon, you probably won't even be able to protect yourself. How are you going to protect these two delicate beauties?"

He was a Primordial Mansion Realm expert and could see with a single glance that Ye Chen's cultivation was only at the Peak of the Spirit Sea Realm.

This level of strength, for a young man, should be considered a once-in-a-generation talent in the several surrounding provinces.

But no matter how gifted a genius is, they face the risk of a premature death before they can fully mature.

Just like now!

The only thing that made Chen Lie a bit suspicious was that he couldn't see through the cultivation levels of the two women next to Ye Chen.

He couldn't help but conclude that they probably had a magic treasure or a secret technique to hide their aura.

Facing the predatory gazes of the Black Tiger Gang, Ye Chen's expression remained as calm as ever.

He let out a soft sigh but made no move, seemingly having no intention of attacking.

"Do you remember what I told you earlier?"

Ye Chen looked calmly at Song Yubing beside him.

Song Yubing froze. She naturally understood what Ye Chen was referring to.

Earlier, she had shown mercy and let Li Kuang go, which had led to their current trouble.

And at that time, Ye Chen had commented that she was too soft-hearted.

This also made Song Yubing feel a little ashamed.

'If I had known they were from the Black Tiger Gang—bloodthirsty madmen who rob and slaughter the innocent—I wouldn't have held back. I would have just killed him with a single strike and avoided all this trouble.'

"Young Master Ye, rest assured. I will not hold back this time."

Song Yubing slowly rose to her feet, her gaze firm.

Everyone watching this scene was a little surprised.

Chen Lie taunted her directly, "Little beauty, you're not thinking of fighting us, are you?"

"My strength is far greater than that arrogant kid's. Why don't you come back with me? I'll let you enjoy all the splendor and riches of the world, how about it?"

The response was a flash of bone-chilling sword light!

SWOOSH!

"What?"

As Song Yubing unleashed this strike, everyone present felt a bone-deep chill spread through the air!

"So strong!"

"This girl… is actually a Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivator!"

Yu Xiaoran's pupils shrank. Only then did he realize that he had likely misjudged them!

The might of the Primordial Mansion Realm erupted suddenly. Even he felt immense pressure, to say nothing of his disciples!

"Hm?"

Chen Lie's brows furrowed, and he shouted in a deep voice, "Dodge!"

The sword strike was too sudden. He barely dodged it. The sharp Sword Qi grazed past him, carving a notch in the dilapidated low wall of the temple behind him before disappearing into the vast curtain of rain.

In an instant, all eyes, filled with horror, converged on Song Yubing!

Song Yubing's gaze was icy, surging with killing intent!

As the favored daughter of a great power like the Cyan Rainbow Hall, she was undeniably proud.

Chen Lie's words were full of lecherous taunts, treating her as if she were nothing. She was naturally enraged, and her first strike aimed straight for a vital point!

"Bastard! You dare to attack!"

Beside Chen Lie, two of his Primordial Mansion Realm subordinates stepped forward, their expressions furious.

"Little girl, don't think you can turn the world upside down just because you have a Primordial Mansion Realm cultivation!"

"Once we get our hands on you, we'll have so much fun you'll be begging for mercy and wishing you were dead!"

Those undisguised, lewd words made Song Yubing even more furious!

"Have your fun with me? I'm afraid you won't live long enough to enjoy it!"

Song Yubing snorted coldly. She held back no longer, fully unleashing her cultivation at the Seventh Layer of the Primordial Mansion Realm. A mighty torrent of Spiritual Qi, like a landslide and a tsunami, erupted from within the temple!

"Seventh Layer of the Primordial Mansion Realm?!"

Yu Xiaoran's face changed drastically in shock. Even though Song Yubing's attack wasn't aimed at him, the turbulent aftershocks alone made him feel as if he would be unable to defend himself!

He hurriedly summoned a magic treasure, raising a Spiritual Power barrier to protect his entire group from the chaotic energy.

Looking at his disciples, their faces were pale, all their previous vigor gone.

"Not good!"

The two Primordial Mansion Realm members of the Black Tiger Gang were also terrified.

They had never imagined that the young woman before them could be so powerful.

One was at the Third Layer of the Primordial Mansion Realm, the other at the Fourth Layer. Against Song Yubing's Palm Force, they didn't stand a chance of defending themselves.

Moreover, as a disciple from a great power like the Cyan Rainbow Hall, Song Yubing's foundation was incredibly solid, far beyond what other Cultivators of the same realm could compare to.

Therefore, in a single exchange, the two Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivators were sent flying, spitting blood. Their auras rapidly weakened, countless bones in their bodies were broken, and they collapsed limply to the ground, seemingly with only a single breath left.

For a moment, you could hear a pin drop in the temple; only the sound of the rain rustled outside the window.