Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

"It's over... It's all over!!!"

Outside Dongxuan City, Revered Minghui was slumped on the ground, his face a mask of utter defeat.

Beside him, two Saint Monks were also trembling uncontrollably.

Pure Buddha was dead!

No one could have imagined that such a nightmarish scene would unfold right before their eyes!

'He was one of the thirty-five Buddhas of Jingkong Temple! How could Ye Chen dare?!'

At that moment, Revered Minghui's heart was filled with despair.

The power Ye Chen had displayed was simply too terrifying.

Even Pure Buddha was no match for Ye Chen, let alone Jingde and Lord Shakyamuni.

'That ambush on the Cloud Mist Tower Ship... it was a terrible mistake from the very beginning!'

In fact, the disappearance of Jingde and Lord Shakyamuni had put Revered Minghui on alert.

But who could have guessed that even Pure Buddha, a Ninth Layer Divine Might Realm expert, would be no match for Ye Chen?

WHOOSH!

Ye Chen's figure appeared before Revered Minghui like a phantom.

Revered Minghui trembled violently. All will to fight had vanished from his heart as he looked at Ye Chen in terror. "You... Are you going to wipe us all out?"

"You should have expected this outcome, shouldn't you?"

"From the moment you sent people to ambush me on the Cloud Mist Tower Ship, your Saintly Temple was destined to be erased from the Great Hong Dynasty."

Ye Chen stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze cold and devoid of any emotion.

"Y-You... Are you really not afraid of death?"

"Lord Pure Buddha was one of the thirty-five Buddhas of Jingkong Temple! His death will certainly alarm the entire temple! If... if you continue down this path so stubbornly..."

Ye Chen frowned. With a flick of his finger, a stream of Sword Qi shot out and killed the speaking Saint Monk on the spot.

The gruesome scene made Revered Minghui's heart tremble with fear once again.

"So noisy," Ye Chen said flatly.

"You..." Revered Minghui forced down his fear and said hoarsely, "I admit defeat. It was the Saintly Temple's misfortune to have provoked someone like you."

"If you plan to kill us all, why haven't you done it yet?"

"Oh, I just wanted to ask you something," Ye Chen said. "Why did Pure Buddha come to our Dongxuan Province?"

Revered Minghui was taken aback. "I heard that Lord Pure Buddha seemed to be paying a visit to a certain important figure."

"What important figure?" Ye Chen frowned.

"If I answer you, will you spare my life?" Revered Minghui asked with a bitter smile.

"I can give you a dignified death." Ye Chen's tone was indifferent. His unquestionable attitude was undoubtedly a death sentence for Revered Minghui.

"..." Revered Minghui fell silent for a moment, then sighed. "So be it."

"I'm not actually sure about that important figure's identity."

"But I once heard Lord Pure Buddha mention a name when he spoke of them."

"That name was Luoxia."

Luoxia?!!

Ye Chen's pupils contracted violently!

'It was as if a monstrous wave had crashed through his mind!'

For Ye Chen, that name carried an immense impact.

Ever since parting ways with Fairy Luoxia, this was the first time he had heard anyone mention her name!

"Is there no other information?" Ye Chen asked in a low voice, his tone unconsciously growing anxious.

"No, that's all I know!"

Revered Minghui was a little surprised.

He could clearly sense that after hearing the name "Luoxia," Ye Chen's demeanor had become much more urgent.

'Could it be that Ye Chen has heard of this important figure?'

Ye Chen took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.

'Does this mean I can finally see Qin Ruotong?'

No, Ye Chen knew he couldn't get his hopes up just yet.

After all, the "Luoxia" Revered Minghui mentioned wasn't necessarily the same Fairy Luoxia who had taken Qin Ruotong away!

Besides, who could guarantee that Revered Minghui hadn't misheard?

Thinking about all this now would only throw his mind into turmoil.

A sliver of hope had emerged, but he worried it would be dashed.

The feeling was undeniably torturous.

He didn't know what he would face next, and he couldn't let his state of mind fall into disarray first.

"I've changed my mind," Ye Chen gave Revered Minghui a deep look and said suddenly.

"What do you mean?" Revered Minghui was startled.

"I can spare you, but on one condition," Ye Chen said.

"...Name it!" Revered Minghui's expression immediately brightened.

He had already resigned himself to death.

He hadn't even planned on properly answering Ye Chen's question.

He never imagined that a simple whim would earn him a chance to survive. How could Revered Minghui not be ecstatic?

"Lead the Saintly Temple in submission to me," Ye Chen asked coolly. "Can you do it?"

"What? S-Submit?" Revered Minghui's expression changed. He never, ever thought Ye Chen would make such a demand.

They were the number one power in Yan Province, a renowned name even throughout the entire eastern region of the dynasty.

It was no wonder Revered Minghui was so shocked that Ye Chen would demand the submission of such a major power.

"You can't do it?" Ye Chen frowned.

This was the only reason he would spare the Saintly Temple.

His feud with the Saintly Temple was one of life and death.

For him to let go of this enmity, the only way was for the Saintly Temple to obediently submit to him.

Once the Saintly Temple became a subordinate force of the Demonic Sect, they would be his own people, and naturally, he would no longer hold a grudge.

"This..." Revered Minghui's face was a whirlwind of emotions. "I don't have that much power, to make the Saintly Temple submit to you."

"Is that so? Then what about you? Are you willing to submit?" Ye Chen asked flatly.

Ye Chen's indifferent gaze placed immense pressure on Revered Minghui.

His eyes flickered and cold sweat beaded on his brow. In the end, he chose to agree.

"...I am willing."

'The difference between life and death was a single thought. He didn't want to die, so he could only submit to Ye Chen!'

"Then I'll let you off the hook for now."

Ye Chen nodded. "However, I must first plant a Restriction in your Divine Soul."

Revered Minghui didn't dare resist. He lowered his head, allowing Ye Chen to do as he pleased.

Seeing Revered Minghui bow his head to Ye Chen, the remaining Saint Monk roared furiously, "Revered Minghui, I never thought you'd be such a spineless coward, so afraid of death!"

Being berated by a Divinity Transformation Realm Saint Monk made Revered Minghui a little angry.

But with Ye Chen present, he didn't dare say much, simply standing to the side with an ugly expression on his face.

Ye Chen looked at the Saint Monk. "And you? You don't plan to submit?"

"Kill me if you have the guts!"

"See if I even flinch!!!" the Saint Monk glared at Ye Chen, but deep in his eyes, an unstoppable fear was churning.