Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

There was nothing to be done. This Grand Elder from the Black Tiger Gang was a genuine powerhouse at the Peak of the Primordial Mansion Realm!

He was stronger than the Third Elder, Chen Lie, by more than two minor cultivation levels!

And the experts from the Black Tiger Gang accompanying Ling Yunting were almost exclusively at the Primordial Mansion Realm!

Although most of them were weaker than Chen Lie, they were generally between the Third and Fifth Layers of the Primordial Mansion Realm.

But one among them, with a sinister face and a cold expression, was clad in black robes. His aura was even a notch stronger than Chen Lie's!

He was none other than the Second Elder of the Black Tiger Gang, Liu Moxia!

Such a powerful lineup sent a deep sense of dread through all the factions present.

It was as if they were once again witnessing the Black Tiger Gang rampaging along the border, robbing and pillaging, committing all sorts of evil deeds.

One had to understand that the Black Tiger Gang had been able to run rampant on the borders of the Great Hong Dynasty for so long not just because they were backed by the Black Tiger Tribe, but also because their own overall strength was formidable.

Moreover, each and every one of them had honed their skills through life-and-death battles. Their bodies radiated an astonishing killing intent that was utterly chilling.

A lineup like this, if you added their gang leader—who was rumored to have already stepped into the Divinity Transformation realm—would be more than enough to easily sweep through all the powers in Lei Province!

And they were just a band of marauders! Yet their overall strength was even greater than that of some major provinces with poorer cultivation resources.

"The Black Tiger Gang has strength in numbers! And their Grand Elder is watching like a hungry tiger! This time, I'm afraid Brother Ye might not get away unscathed!"

Even Yu Xiaoran and the others couldn't help but worry for Ye Chen at this moment.

It wasn't that they didn't want to help Ye Chen, but with their level of strength, they couldn't get involved in a situation like this.

'Unless... they called Song Yubing over! She's a powerful ally. With her here, she should be able to take a lot of pressure off Ye Chen!'

After all, since they hadn't personally witnessed Ye Chen's performance in the Dragon Prison Cave, even though Yu Xiaoran and the others knew he was strong, they couldn't help but feel on edge seeing him face the full might of the Black Tiger Gang.

"Miss, are you not the least bit worried about Brother Ye?"

Seeing the World Spirit sitting calmly to the side with a cool, detached expression, showing no intention of going to fetch reinforcements, Yu Xiaoran couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

"What is there to worry about?"

"They're just a disorderly mob. They can't threaten the Master," the World Spirit said faintly.

Yu Xiaoran was speechless.

"What's wrong?"

"Finally decided you can't sit still?"

Yet, facing the furious Ling Yunting, Ye Chen still wore a casual, unconcerned expression.

It was as if he didn't give a damn about these guys from the Black Tiger Gang!

"Brat, your strength is indeed surprising, but it's not enough for you to act so presumptuously before our Black Tiger Gang!"

Killing intent surged from Ling Yunting. The aura of his Ninth Layer Primordial Mansion Realm cultivation shook all of Kunlun City, making countless Cultivators feel the urge to prostrate themselves in worship.

"You dared to kill a member of my Black Tiger Gang in public. Today, you will pay the price!"

Clearly, he was ready to go all out. With the Black Tiger Gang's forceful intervention, the martial arts tournament naturally couldn't continue.

"Form the array!"

Following Ling Yunting's great shout, the members of the Black Tiger Gang surrounding the martial arts arena quickly took their positions and began to channel the Spiritual Power within their bodies!

Instantly, beams of black light erupted from their bodies and converged high in the sky, forming a massive barrier.

The barrier descended from the sky, enveloping the entire martial arts arena. It not only cut off all of Ye Chen's escape routes but also blocked the view of everyone outside.

It was as if a giant black bowl had been placed over the arena, and the crowd could no longer see what was happening inside.

"Could this be the Black Tiger Gang's Black Tiger Heaven-Sealing Array?"

"This Array is astonishingly powerful and its moves are unpredictable. When wielded by a Grand Elder like Ling Yunting, the power it unleashes is enough to sweep away any Cultivator below the Divinity Transformation realm!"

In the Xuanfeng Manor camp, Yu Chunshui watched the scene unfold and spoke with a trembling voice.

Hearing this, Han Qinglu, who was beside him, immediately said, "Master, should we intervene?"

"Intervene? Are you thinking of helping that boy?" Yu Chunshui asked, somewhat surprised.

"The Black Tiger Gang has committed countless evils, and their crimes are too numerous to list. They are the public enemy of us all!"

"Now they've forcefully interfered, not only disrupting the martial arts tournament but also ganging up on a young man right in front of all of us!"

Han Qinglu said indignantly, "How can we tolerate such behavior happening right under our noses?"

"The way I see it, all our factions should join forces to deal with the Black Tiger Gang! Besides, with that young man here, we don't have to fear being unable to handle an expert like Ling Yunting!"

Yu Chunshui gave Han Qinglu an approving glance. "As your master, I understand your feelings. But I fear the Black Tiger Gang may have even more powerful experts present! If we act rashly, we'll only invite disaster!"

"Why do you say that?" Han Qinglu asked.

"Just look at City Lord Nie!"

"As a powerhouse guarding the dynasty's border, City Lord Nie's cultivation has also reached the Ninth Layer of the Primordial Mansion Realm. But even he is acting so cautiously toward the Black Tiger Gang, not daring to offend them!"

"Ling Yunting's abilities alone shouldn't be enough to make City Lord Nie this wary, right?"

"The only explanation is that the Black Tiger Gang poses some kind of hidden threat that makes City Lord Nie afraid to act rashly, even forcing him to treat their members as honored guests!"

Yu Chunshui said in a low voice, "Therefore, for safety's sake, it's best we don't make any rash moves."

"So we're just going to watch that young man get mobbed by the Black Tiger Gang?"

Han Qinglu's expression was anxious.

She knew that Yu Chunshui saw things more clearly than she did.

But as a Cultivator of the younger generation, she was more prone to acting on impulse and found it difficult to remain as calm as Yu Chunshui.

Hearing this, Yu Chunshui just fell silent for a moment.

"Let's see how it plays out."

"If that young man truly ends up in a life-or-death situation, then we will naturally have to step in and help!"

"I believe the other factions feel the same way I do."

In fact, Yu Xiaoran was thinking the exact same thing.

As for Hong Zhi...

His gaze flickered, and his heart was filled with hesitation.

'Although the Black Tiger Gang is everyone's enemy, Ye Chen is also an enemy of our Qingyue Sword Prefecture. If we allow a hostile super-prodigy like him to mature, he could become a massive threat in the future.'

On the high platform, Nie Kun sat in his seat, watching the scene before him with a grave expression.

He hadn't failed to notice the many gazes directed his way, most of them likely trying to guess what his next move would be.