Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

Ye Chen's explanation left everyone stunned.

Then, they all burst out in derisive laughter.

"Just you?"

"A guy like you who hasn't even reached the Primordial Mansion Realm?"

The young man in blue robes laughed as if he had just heard the world's greatest joke, bending over and unable to straighten up.

To be fair, Ye Chen's ability to reach the Peak of the Spiritual Sea Realm at such a young age was already considered monstrously talented in their eyes.

But no matter how monstrous his talent, he still wasn't qualified to lecture a Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivator, was he?

Hadn't they seen the young woman outside? She was about their age, yet she could fight Chen Lie, an Elder of the Black Tiger Gang at the Seventh Layer of the Primordial Mansion Realm, to a standstill. Wasn't she far more of a monster than Ye Chen?

Seeing the perpetual sneers on the faces of the people from the Songyin Sword Mansion, Ye Chen couldn't be bothered to explain himself.

They were all just strangers passing in the night. After tonight, they would likely never see each other again.

There was no need for him to get worked up over them or try to show off. That would be far too childish.

As for the battle between Song Yubing and Chen Lie.

Ye Chen wasn't worried at all.

Although the fight seemed to be at a stalemate, Ye Chen's discerning eye could tell that if it dragged on, Song Yubing would clearly gain the upper hand.

After all, the Cultivation Technique and martial arts Song Yubing practiced were a cut above Chen Lie's.

'A battle of attrition? How could Chen Lie possibly hope to outlast an heir from a major power like Song Yubing?'

As the battle outside dragged on with no end in sight, Li Kuang's gaze landed on Ye Chen.

"Kid, that woman's strength is astonishing. Even Elder Chen can't take her down right away!"

"But now that she's not by your side, there's no one left to protect you."

Hearing this, the remaining members of the Black Tiger Gang grew restless, their gazes turning toward Ye Chen one by one.

"And?"

"You think you can take me down with a lineup that doesn't even have a single person in the Primordial Mansion Realm?"

Ye Chen's expression remained unchanged as he spoke calmly.

There were only three Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivators in the group from the Black Tiger Gang.

Two had already been slain by Song Yubing, and the last one, Chen Lie, was currently tangled in battle with her outside.

Ye Chen couldn't even be bothered to glance at these remaining small fry.

"It's true we don't have anyone at the Primordial Mansion Realm... but aren't three Cultivators at the Peak of the Spiritual Sea Realm enough to take you?"

Li Kuang's eyes were dark, his gaze toward Ye Chen filled with killing intent.

"Brothers, that woman outside seems to be a tough nut to crack. I'm afraid Elder Chen won't be able to take her down so quickly!"

"Why don't we give Elder Chen a hand? We can subdue the guys left in here and use them to threaten the woman outside. What do you say?"

As Li Kuang finished speaking, the members of the Black Tiger Gang all nodded in agreement.

"Brother Li has a point!"

"Judging by that woman's behavior, she must be close to the kid in the temple! If we threaten her with his life, it's bound to rattle her. Once her focus is broken, Elder Chen's victory will be assured!"

A series of gazes, some mocking, others grim, all converged on Ye Chen.

Of course, they hadn't overlooked Jie Ling, who stood to the side.

'Once Ye Chen is out of the way, dealing with this stunningly beautiful woman who seems to have no cultivation will be a piece of cake, won't it?'

Li Kuang's gaze on Jie Ling was greedy and fervent.

Jie Ling's beauty was simply too exquisite, too otherworldly. Any man who saw such breathtaking features would find it difficult to look away.

Clearly, all sorts of unsavory thoughts were running through the minds of the Black Tiger Gang members.

'Not good!'

'These guys are about to make a move!'

Seeing this, Yu Xiaoran's eyes narrowed.

"Master, that kid is arrogant beyond measure and doesn't know his place. If the Black Tiger Gang wants a piece of him, let them teach him a lesson. Why should we get involved?"

The young man in white couldn't help but interject.

"They plan to use this young man's life to threaten the heroine outside!"

"If her state of mind is affected during the fight, she'll very likely be defeated!"

"And at that point, no one will be able to handle Chen Lie! As an Elder of the Black Tiger Gang, Chen Lie is known for being ruthless and vicious, a man who has committed countless evil acts. If the heroine is defeated, our own situation will become much more dangerous."

Yu Xiaoran's eyes glinted as he explained, "You could say we're all in the same boat now. It's impossible for us to stay out of this!"

Yes, even though Chen Lie had said at the beginning that he wasn't targeting them.

But men from the Black Tiger Gang could go back on their word at any moment.

Either way, Yu Xiaoran had to be on his guard.

Besides, as an Elder of the Songyin Sword Mansion, he had to protect the disciples with him.

Now that a dangerous situation was brewing, he had to put a stop to it!

As much as Yu Xiaoran hated the idea of helping Ye Chen, he still stood up, a sharp glint in his eyes.

"Chen Lie isn't here. You think a few of you can stir up trouble?"

he said in a low voice, looking at Li Kuang and the others.

"Hmph?"

"Elder Chen told you to stay out of it!"

The Black Tiger Gang members weren't afraid of Yu Xiaoran, but they still felt the pressure of facing a Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivator.

After all, Chen Lie couldn't break away to help them. If a fight broke out, they wouldn't have any advantage whatsoever.

"Your Elder Chen did say that," Yu Xiaoran said, clasping his hands behind his back, his gaze calm and detached. "But he isn't here now, is he?"

"You...!"

The expressions on Li Kuang and the others changed, and they hesitated.

Dealing with Ye Chen was one thing, but if Yu Xiaoran insisted on interfering, they would be out of options.

Ye Chen gave Li Kuang a cool glance and shook his head. "If I weren't saving your head for Lady Song, do you really think you'd have been able to strut around in front of me for this long?"

'Since I've decided to let Song Yubing use this opportunity to sharpen her killer instinct, I naturally won't interfere without good reason.'

"You..."

"Still putting on an act, are you, kid?!"

Li Kuang was stunned for a moment, then sneered, "You're just lucky you have so many experts helping you out!"

"Otherwise, I would've had you on your knees begging for mercy long ago!" he snarled, his face savage.

Yu Xiaoran and his disciples also frowned slightly.

'If I hadn't interfered, how could Ye Chen still be sitting there, safe and sound?'

'Why is this kid so damn cocky?'

Just then, a bloodcurdling scream echoed from outside the temple.

"Bastard! I'll remember this!"

"The Black Tiger Gang will never let you get away with this! You... You just wait!"

Blood sprayed through the air, only to be washed away by the rain.

After a grueling battle, just as Ye Chen had predicted, Chen Lie proved to be no match for Song Yubing. His arm was wounded by her sword, and he ultimately fled in disgrace.