Chapter 561: Huai King's Killing Intent

Chi Yang Bailie’s brow furrowed, and his gaze turned dangerous. "What? Are you presuming to seize my clan's Blazing Sun Whip?"

"Oh, you mean this whip," Yun Che said, feigning a look of sudden realization. He casually tossed the Dragonscar Blazing Sun Whip he was holding to Chi Yang Bailie. "This whip isn't bad, especially for whipping people's backsides—it makes quite a resounding crack."

Many people in the hall burst out laughing. One of the Chi Yang family's three ultimate artifacts had surprisingly become a "butt-whipping tool" in Yun Che's mouth. Chi Yang Yanwu was already seething with shame and rage; hearing this, she was utterly mortified and furious. If she hadn't been intimidated by Yun Che's whipping, she would have lunged at him and fought to the death. "You... you!!!"

Yun Che acted as if he hadn't even noticed Chi Yang Yanwu's murderous glare. He continued casually, "Although this whip is decent, I would never dare to 'seize' it. I recently looked through the Annals of the Illusory Demon Realm from the past ten thousand years, and it seems to mention that the Chi Yang family's Dragonscar Blazing Sun Whip was personally bestowed upon them by the Third Demon Emperor. It appears the Demon Emperor clan truly values your Chi Yang family."

"Hmph!" Chi Yang Bailie put away the Blazing Sun Whip. He said coldly, "The Demon Emperor clan has always held my Chi Yang family in high regard; their benevolence is as vast as a mountain..."

"Oh!!" Yun Che exclaimed with a profound sigh. "Since Patriarch Chi Yang knows that the Demon Emperor clan has always valued the Chi Yang family so highly and shown such profound benevolence, then you must surely be deeply grateful and loyal to the Demon Emperor clan. Indeed, the Annals of the Illusory Demon Realm clearly record the development and rise of the Chi Yang family. Allow me, a junior, to say something unpleasant: If not for the full support and rescue by the Ancestor Demon Emperor and several great Guardian families, your Chi Yang clan would have been annihilated by the Demon Scourge clan ten thousand years ago."

"Not only did they save your clan, but they also led the entire Chi Yang clan to conquer the world, making you a proud, awe-inspiring Guardian family. They allowed your Nine Suns clan to stand tall at the pinnacle of the Illusory Demon Realm for ten thousand years... And they even bestowed upon your clan a supreme artifact like the Dragonscar Blazing Sun Whip... The Demon Emperor clan's great kindness to the Nine Suns clan is truly impossible to repay for a thousand generations!" Yun Che said with deep emotion. "If one day, your Chi Yang family were to harbor ill intentions, be ungrateful, and betray your ancestors and clan, then you would surely be scorned by the world, despised by all living beings, and unforgivable by heaven and earth... Oh, of course, having received the Demon Emperor's grace for ten thousand years, and being such a renowned Guardian family, you would certainly never do anything that would bring shame upon your ancestors. I merely reflected on the history of your Chi Yang family and felt a sudden surge of emotion... Hmm? Patriarch Chi Yang, why has your expression suddenly turned so grim? Did this junior say something wrong?"

Chi Yang Bailie's face was indeed extremely grim. The Prince of Huai's ambition was known throughout Demon Imperial City, and the Chi Yang family's presence in the Eastern seats clearly revealed their intentions. Yun Che's words were undoubtedly a scathing rebuke to the entire Chi Yang clan. But under the gaze of all the powerful figures present, he could not retort to such a condemnation. Veins bulged on his arms. He glared coldly at Yun Che and said grimly, "The affairs of my Chi Yang clan are not for a junior like you to speak presumptuously about! Hmph!"

Having spoken, Chi Yang Bailie pulled Chi Yang Yanwu and turned to fly back. His daughter had been publicly humiliated, and as the patriarch of the Chi Yang clan and Chi Yang Yanwu's father, he should have strongly rebuked Yun Che, or at least issued a warning and some harsh words. But instead, he merely pulled Chi Yang Yanwu away, unwilling to utter another word to Yun Che. Clearly, Yun Che's veiled accusations had made him utterly humiliated. The words from Yun Che's mouth—"ungrateful," "betraying ancestors and clan," "scorned by the world," "despised by all living beings," "unforgivable by heaven and earth"—were like poisoned thorns piercing his very soul.

The moment Chi Yang Bailie left, earth-shattering cheers erupted from the Western seats. A three-win streak... the first three-win streak for the Western seats, and it was a three-win streak achieved by the last remaining person after a series of crushing defeats. It was a three-win streak no one had anticipated!

"Yun Che, what a beautiful victory!"

"This is simply... simply a miracle! He actually won again!"

"Who exactly is Yun Che? Why have we never heard his name before?"

"No matter what he was like before, just by defeating Jiu Fangyu, Xiao Donglai, and Chi Yang Yanwu consecutively, his name will surely shake the world after today."

"Is his profound strength truly only at the Sky Profound Realm? This is too... too exaggerated."

Yun Che's three consecutive victories were absolutely a result that would shock the entire Illusory Demon Realm for everyone present. Because he had not defeated just anyone; he had overcome individuals representing the absolute pinnacle of young talent in the entire Illusory Demon Realm.

"This adopted son of Yun Qinghong is truly extraordinary... unbelievably extraordinary," Su Xiangnan exclaimed again. "Not only did he defeat three opponents consecutively, but he also sustained barely any injuries and didn't even seem to use his full strength. Such a heaven-defying genius, yet his name was unknown before today, and the profound art he uses is incredibly domineering, yet unheard of... This young man is absolutely out of the ordinary."

"Such strength at the Sky Profound Realm is indeed something I've never witnessed in my life," the Grand Elder of the Su family also sighed. Then he shook his head and sighed softly, "It's just that his personality is too unrestrained. He rebuked the Prince of Huai, severely injured Jiu Fangyu and Xiao Donglai, and now he has publicly humiliated Chi Yang Yanwu and subtly cursed the entire Chi Yang clan... Such a genius, yet he shows no restraint, wantonly offending those whom even the Little Demon Empress dares not openly antagonize, and he has won three consecutive matches, severely damaging their prestige... I fear this genius who so recklessly offends others might perish prematurely."

"What elder brother says is precisely my concern," Su Xiangnan nodded. Yun Che's miraculous three consecutive victories allowed those who had faced crushing defeat and were prepared to have their dignity trampled to raise their heads again. While astonished by Yun Che, Su Xiangnan naturally felt admiration for his talent and gratitude. He grew concerned about the situation Yun Che might face next. Just as the Grand Elder said, although Yun Che shone brilliantly at this ceremony, he had severely offended one transcendent figure after another, and even entire clans.

Su Xiangnan glanced at Yun Qinghong, about to speak but then hesitating.

The Little Demon Empress's expression remained calm and indifferent, as if frozen. However, her gaze towards Yun Che underwent a small but subtle change at this moment... At least the initial murderous intent had diminished slightly. This reduction in murderous intent was not because he displayed strength that astonished the entire hall, but rather due to the defense and loyalty he showed for the Demon Emperor clan in his words.

"Who's next!" Yun Che stood in the middle of the arena, looking directly at the Western seats. Every word was filled with deep arrogance.

The entire hall no longer held the mockery and disdain that were present when Yun Che first entered the arena. Those who had heavily mocked him earlier were now filled with shame. Their gazes at him now held only awe. And his five arrogant words made the blood of everyone in the Western seats almost boil. It was the exhilarating feeling of relief and triumph after being utterly defeated and crushed.

Especially the Yun family disciples, who had originally been full of rejection for Yun Che, an outsider who inexplicably became an adopted son of the family. But at this moment, there was no longer any hint of rejection; their hearts and eyes were filled with admiration and respect, and the feeling of shared glory was overwhelmingly strong.

As for the Eastern seats, their expressions naturally turned grim. Especially the young disciples, whose faces clearly showed anger and jealousy.

"What's Yun Che being so arrogant about! Does he think he's invincible just because he beat Chi Yang Yanwu?!"

"His arrogance ends here. The three unchallenged individuals on our side are the Three Sons of the Illusory Demon! Any one of them could beat him so badly his own mother wouldn't recognize him."

"Hmph, let him enjoy his moment of glory. He's offended the Prince of Huai, offended Chi Yang, Xiao, and Jiu Fang, and he's just a wild kid from outside Demon Imperial City. After this ceremony, it's unknown if he'll even live for three hours!"

"Damn it! I really want to see Prince Hui Ran come out directly and smash his face to smithereens with one punch... But that's too unrealistic. What kind of strength does Prince Hui Ran possess? He probably wouldn't even deign to fight this guy. Besides, with Prince Hui Ye and Prince Yuan Que here, Prince Hui Ran won't even get a chance to act."

"Hmph, no matter what, there's absolutely no way we can lose. The only annoying thing is that this kid managed to defeat three people in a row and show off. But, hey, while he's enjoying his moment, the consequences will be severe. I reckon Prince Hui Ye or Prince Yuan Que, whoever steps up, won't hold back at all. Beating him half to death will be the least of it! Let him be arrogant!"

The Prince of Huai's expression remained calm, but his eyes occasionally flickered. Although he had been surprised when Yun Che defeated Jiu Fangyu and Xiao Donglai, he hadn't truly taken Yun Che seriously. But this time, Yun Che had defeated Chi Yang Yanwu with seemingly little effort. What concerned him most were the words Yun Che had spoken to Chi Yang Bailie... At this moment, he could no longer help but re-evaluate Yun Che.

With his abilities, he couldn't find a single trace of this person's origins.

His strength had caused him to make a severe misjudgment.

He had entered the Yun family and was even directly taken as an adopted son by someone like Yun Qinghong...

The secret scheme against the Yun family and the world's families had also been ruined because of him, even fully exposed.

All things considered, the Prince of Huai suddenly had a feeling... This Yun Che might very well be an unexpected variable!

His extraordinary talent and strength, along with an aura and sharpness far beyond his age, even made him feel a clear sense of danger.

The Prince of Huai's brow furrowed slightly. The murderous intent he already harbored towards Yun Che suddenly intensified dozens of times. He lowered his head and used profound sound transmission to Prince Hui Ye: "Ye'er, kill him!"

Prince Hui Ye was already preparing to enter the arena when he suddenly heard the Prince of Huai's transmission. His brow twitched, and a faint, cruel smile played on his lips. He slowly nodded in the direction of the Prince of Huai. Then he leaped up and landed in front of Yun Che, smiling as he looked at him... His gaze was filled with undisguised cruelty.

"Prince Hui Ye... it's the young prince of the Prince of Huai's manor, Hui Ye!"

"I can't believe he forced Prince Hui Ye to act; it's really annoying, but at least this match can finally end."

"Yun Che has won three matches in a row and doesn't seem to have expended much energy; he hasn't even used a weapon... Do you think there's any chance Yun Che could defeat Prince Hui Ye?"

"What kind of joke is that?! That's Prince Hui Ye, ranked third among the Seven Sons of the Illusory Demon, from the Prince of Huai's manor! The Prince of Huai's manor possesses a concentration of Demon Emperor bloodline second only to the Demon Emperor clan itself. All the princes of the Prince of Huai's manor possess powerful bloodlines second only to the Demon Emperor in the world! They cultivate the 'Fallen Flame Demon Art,' widely recognized as having power second only to the 'Golden Crow Burning World Art.' With profound strength at the sixth level of the Overlord Profound Realm, their actual power is definitely comparable to a seventh-level Overlord Profound Realm practitioner from the Twelve Families. Although Yun Che won against Chi Yang Yanwu relatively easily, it still took nearly a hundred exchanges, and he was even almost forced out of the arena once by Chi Yang Yanwu. If Prince Hui Ye acts, it won't even take three exchanges! How could he possibly lose to Yun Che?"

"Exactly, don't compare the princes of the Prince of Huai's manor to people from the Twelve Families. Yun Che is indeed incredibly strong, but there's no way he could be a match for Prince Hui Ye. At most, he might force Prince Hui Ye to use his full strength."

Discussions buzzed throughout the hall. The grim expressions on the faces of those in the Eastern seats relaxed as Prince Hui Ye entered, and faint, cold smiles appeared. They believed that Yun Che's earlier display of dominance would certainly provoke Prince Hui Ye to strike mercilessly, even possibly killing him outright. As for Prince Hui Ye losing to Yun Che... that was absolutely impossible.

The cheers from the Western seats also immediately cooled down. Varying degrees of tension appeared on everyone's faces. Especially the elders, whose brows furrowed tightly at the thought of Prince Hui Ye's temperament.

"Not bad, frankly speaking, I actually severely underestimated your strength. When I saw you at the Yun family a month ago, I thought you were just an insignificant grasshopper. I never imagined that today you would not only force me to personally enter the arena, but also barely qualify to make me take you seriously."

Prince Hui Ye spoke with a faint smile on his face. From his eyes, however, Yun Che saw an unmistakably clear murderous intent. This clear murderous intent told Yun Che that in the upcoming fight, Prince Hui Ye would go for the kill.

Yun Che also smiled. "Prince Hui Ye, it's best to speak fewer grand words. I've heard similar boasts not a thousand times, but at least eight hundred in my life. But in the end, every single one of them ended up slapping themselves. There was no exception. Heh, slapping oneself hurts quite a bit, you know."