Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

The Buddha's Son's expression was complicated.

Ye Chen had spoken so bluntly, he was obviously prepared for a conflict with Jingkong Temple.

'What will he do with me then?'

'Kill me to silence me?'

Filled with doubt and unease, the Buddha's Son returned to the inn.

Ye Chen also returned to his room.

He didn't cultivate, but instead stood by the window, gazing at the brilliant stars that dotted the night's canvas.

Tomorrow was the day the Peach Blossom Banquet began.

He had a premonition that the turbulent undercurrents beneath Dongxuan Province's calm facade would finally erupt tomorrow.

Ye Chen knew full well that in Dongxuan City, he was a public enemy.

He couldn't possibly predict how many deadly traps would be waiting for him tomorrow.

The only thing he could be sure of was that those major factions would certainly not remain indifferent.

All of his scores in the eastern part of the dynasty might finally be settled tomorrow!

...

The next morning, the silence in Dongxuan City was shattered by a clamor of voices.

The entire Dongxuan City was buzzing with excitement!

After all, of those who came to Dongxuan City at this time, who wasn't here to witness the Peach Blossom Banquet held by the provincial government?

And today was the day of the Peach Blossom Banquet!

This was the premier event in the entire eastern region of the dynasty!

The most powerful figures in the Cultivation Realm of the dynasty's eastern region would all be in attendance!

Meanwhile, the most outstanding Cultivators of the younger generation from the eastern region would compete and spar on the banquet's martial stage.

This event was so magnificent it could be considered a grand occasion even within the entire Great Hong Dynasty.

Even if Cultivators from other regions of the Great Hong Dynasty came to spectate, it would not be strange at all.

Rumors had long been circulating in the city that Cultivators from Jingkong Temple, the top power in the dynasty's southern region, had arrived in Dongxuan City.

This shocked the public, but also filled them with a sense of anticipation.

Today, they could finally catch a glimpse of those legendary figures who were normally as elusive as dragons.

For most ordinary Cultivators, this was an incredibly rare opportunity.

The Buddha's Son received a message from Master Jialan early in the morning and planned to go meet him.

He naturally didn't forget to ask for Ye Chen's opinion.

But Ye Chen just said in a flat voice, "Go ahead."

The Buddha's Son was startled. "You... you don't need my help to hide your identity anymore?"

"No need."

"Considering you've put in the effort these past few days, even if you haven't accomplished much, I've already withdrawn the wisp of fire seed from your body."

Ye Chen said flatly.

"What?!" The Buddha's Son was shocked. He carefully sensed it and, sure enough, found that the threat inside his body had been removed.

This made him feel ecstatic.

He had finally, completely escaped Ye Chen's grasp and was free from his demonic clutches!

But Ye Chen's actions also made the Buddha's Son feel puzzled. "You... aren't you worried I'll leak your identity?"

"I was planning to take this opportunity today to go and properly settle things with my enemies."

"Whether you leak my identity or not, to me, is no longer a matter of concern."

Ye Chen shook his head, his tone extremely flat.

Hearing this, the Buddha's Son didn't say anything more.

He had long been eager to escape Ye Chen's control. Now that he had Ye Chen's permission, he hurried away, afraid that Ye Chen would change his mind.

His posture, like he was fleeing for his life, made Ye Chen chuckle.

But he quickly wiped the smile from his face, and a terrifyingly cold light flickered in his deep eyes.

Since this morning, he had been feeling a vague aura nearby, secretly locking onto him.

It was like a sinister viper, hiding in a corner, waiting for an opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

That feeling made Ye Chen feel extremely uncomfortable!

'So impatient, are we?'

'Then I'll be happy to oblige.'

Ye Chen smiled coldly. He left the room and flew off in the direction of the vague aura.

He hadn't told the Buddha's Son the real reasons he'd let him go so easily. For one, he no longer needed the Buddha's Son's help to hide his identity.

For another, his true identity had most likely already been discovered!

...

"Let's move out!"

"This time at the Peach Blossom Banquet, I absolutely cannot let Master down!"

Chi Ming, with a soaring battle intent, walked out of the inn room, his ruby-like eyes seemingly glowing with a blazing divine flame.

"Lady Song, why the long face? Are you worried I'll be defeated early in the Peach Blossom Banquet?"

"Rest assured. These past few days, I've gotten a rough idea of the strength of the successors from Dongxuan Province's major powers. They're generally around the Divinity Transformation Realm, a long way from the Divine Might Realm."

"With my strength, sweeping the competition will be no problem at all!"

Chi Ming laughed loudly, brimming with confidence.

He was certain he could perfectly complete the task his master had entrusted to him.

Song Yubing let out a bitter laugh. "I would never dare question your strength, Brother Chi Ming."

"It's just... I've found that I can't contact anyone from Cyan Rainbow Hall."

"What?" At these words, Chi Ming immediately furrowed his brow.

"Your master just came to see you two days ago, and now you can't contact them?" the World Spirit at the side said in a cold and clear voice.

"That's right."

Song Yubing nodded, her eyes full of worry. "I could still contact Master and the others with the Communication Talisman even last night."

"But this morning, the Communication Talisman stopped working!"

Chi Ming and the World Spirit looked at each other, both realizing that something was wrong.

They had been with Song Yubing for days, so they had interacted with members of Cyan Rainbow Hall before.

As one of the three great Demon Dao powers in the eastern region of the dynasty, Cyan Rainbow Hall possessed a profound foundation and formidable strength, far beyond that of any ordinary faction.

And the one who had personally brought the successor of Cyan Rainbow Hall to attend the Peach Blossom Banquet this time was Song Yubing's master, Shi Juechen!

A great Demon Dao cultivator who had stepped into the Divine Might Realm!

Cyan Rainbow Hall was only allotted three spots in total. Song Yubing had one of them, but she gave it to Chi Ming.

Although Cyan Rainbow Hall was the weakest of the three great Demon Dao powers, its foundation was still not to be underestimated and was far stronger than an average faction. Logically, they should have been allotted more than just three spots.

However, precisely because Cyan Rainbow Hall was a Demon Dao power, it faced opposition from numerous righteous factions. As a result, most of the spots were divided among those factions, leaving Cyan Rainbow Hall with only three.

This made Cyan Rainbow Hall's spots extremely precious and rare. Song Yubing's willingness to give hers away was a clear testament to her determination.

To get the purple jade hairpin her mother had left behind, she didn't care if it meant giving up all the other rewards from the Peach Blossom Banquet!