Chapter 683: Are You Worthy?

Damn! How could this be one person? Is this a joke?

As the grand elders pondered, the wolf howls from all directions continued without cease. They formed a roaring wave of human voices, each surge louder than the last.

The events of today were perhaps the most shocking in centuries.

In recent days, the two individuals who had stirred up unprecedented storms in Great Chu were Dan Sheng Ye Chen and the God of Slaughter Qin Yu. Both were universally recognized as peerless geniuses and legendary heroes.

Yet, these two acclaimed peerless geniuses and legendary heroes turned out to be the same person. How could anyone not be stunned?

Boom!

Amidst the shockwaves, a thunderous roar echoed from the barrier, drawing everyone's attention.

High in the sky, Yin Zhiping, who had been sent flying with a spray of blood, had now steadied himself. His overwhelming aura made the heavens rumble.

"Ye Chen, Ye Chen, Ye Chen." Yin Zhiping's roars thundered like lightning, shaking the vast sky.

"You're still alive, you're still alive, ha ha ha!" His face twisted in malice as he laughed wildly, his expression grotesque and deranged. His rows of stark white teeth looked eerily terrifying even in broad daylight, making him seem less like a human and more like a fiend that had just crawled out of the depths of hell.

For some reason, seeing Ye Chen's face filled him with an unprecedented excitement.

Who was he? He was the most powerful sect master in Heng Yue's history, with combat prowess that was extraordinarily formidable. Yet, he had only managed to fight Ye Chen to a draw, ultimately resorting to underhanded tactics to eliminate this formidable rival.

But deep down, he harbored regrets, seething rage, and the pride and solitude of the young generation's strongest warrior.

Now, seeing Ye Chen again, he felt both furious and ecstatic—furious that Ye Chen hadn't died, and ecstatic that he was still alive, allowing him to continue their unfinished battle. The thrill of bathing in Ye Chen's blood drove him to the brink of madness.

"Ye Chen, I will kill you today." Yin Zhiping's bellow made the heavens tremble, his face contorting into a hideous mask as he dove from the high sky, unleashing a massive seal that overshadowed everything.

"Rely on you?" Ye Chen snorted coldly, stomping the ground into shards as he charged into the void. With one punch combining Eight Desolations and over a dozen secret techniques, he shattered the descending seal.

Boom!

The void exploded with the impact.

Kill!

Yin Zhiping roared ferociously, clad in Tai Xu Dragon Armor and striding on Tai Xu Dragon Sea. Divine light radiated from him, his aura piercing the heavens. Every strand of Tai Xu Dragon Qi flowing from his body was as heavy as a mountain, making him resemble an unparalleled god-king, his power dominating the world and shining brilliantly.

Fight!

From the opposite void, Ye Chen let out a mighty shout. He wore the Hun Tian War Armor, stood on a golden star sea, and had a vast cosmic sky hovering above his head. Bathed in sacred blood, he glowed with golden light, his entire body emanating golden vital energy. Even his black hair shimmered with golden radiance, making him look like a war god conquering myriad realms, dazzling and magnificent.

Boom! Boom! Rumble!

The battle erupted instantly, with the entire sky covered by Tai Xu Dragon Sea and the golden star sea, creating a scene of epic grandeur.

Tsk, tsk, tsk!

From all sides, spectators clicked their tongues in amazement. "Both of them have the bearing of emperors!"

"I believe in his combat strength." In the crowd, Dan Chen took a deep breath, his face radiant with pride, looking years younger in an instant.

"Big brother Ye Chen will definitely win." Nearby, Xiao Luo Xi was no longer as despondent as before, her little face full of determination—a confidence in Ye Chen's invincibility among peers.

"My Ye Chen, you'll win, right?" On this side, Shangguan Yu'er clasped her hands in prayer, her eyes fixed on the sky. Though she trusted Ye Chen's power, her beautiful eyes still held traces of worry.

She was truly afraid now, having lost him twice before, each time causing heart-wrenching pain. The seemingly strong her couldn't bear a third time.

"She will win." Beside her, Shangguan Han Yue gently grasped her hand, her words laced with complexity, unsure how to face it all.

"That is my child, Haotian Xuan Zhen." Over here, Haotian Xuan Zhen drew a deep breath, his posture straight and imposing, appearing much younger in demeanor.

"No matter if you're Qin Yu, Ye Chen, or Haotian Chen Ye, I hope you win." Nearby, Haotian Shi Yue stared blankly at Ye Chen, murmuring softly, with undried tears still at the corners of her eyes.

"He's already grown this strong." High in the sky, Ling Zhen Shangren felt a shock in his heart, and as he thought about it, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. "He must die."

He wasn't the only one; many who had participated in the hunt for Ye Chen shared this mindset, for if he lived, they would soon become souls under his blade.

"The nearest place to my Zhengyang third branch hall is here. Relay my orders: mobilize the third branch hall's forces immediately." On this side, Zhengyang Laozu transmitted his command to a Zhengyang Sect expert.

"Senior brother, do we really need such a grand scale?" Another Zhengyang elder frowned at Zhengyang Laozu.

"What do you know?" Zhengyang Laozu replied gravely, glancing around and lingering a second longer on Dan Chen, Zhuge Yu, Haotian Xuan Zhen, and the others. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We absolutely cannot let Ye Chen escape again, or the consequences will be endless."

Boom! Boom!

Amidst the discussions, the sky resounded with explosions once more, as Yin Zhiping's Tai Xu Dragon Sea and Ye Chen's golden star sea clashed and began to crumble.

Kill!

As soon as Tai Xu Dragon Sea shattered, Yin Zhiping pounced like a primordial beast, summoning nine divine dragons with a wave of his hand.

Break!

Ye Chen snorted coldly, manifesting a golden hand with seal scripts circulating in his palm, sweeping across the sky and instantly reducing Yin Zhiping's nine divine dragons to ashes.

Tai Xu Finger!

In that instant, Yin Zhiping thrust a finger through the void.

Ye Chen's expression remained unchanged as he swiftly sidestepped the shadowy strike, then flipped his hand to slap Yin Zhiping away. Like a divine ray, he pursued, his Chi Xiao Sword trembling with a piercing hum.

Wind God Art!

Ye Chen moved with incredible speed, his form like the wind, swift as a shadow. His sword, enhanced by Wind God and infused with thunderous power, pierced forward with devastating force toward Yin Zhiping.

Bang!

The shaken Yin Zhiping abruptly halted, cracking the void beneath his feet. Seeing Ye Chen's sword thrust, he hastily formed hand seals.

Tai Xu Cave!

With a light shout, a swirling black hole appeared before him, aiming to resolve the crisis.

Immortal Wheel Heavenly Dao!

Ye Chen suddenly activated his Six Paths Immortal Wheel Eye, targeting the Tai Xu Cave. His Immortal Wheel vortex instantly neutralized it.

At the sight, Yin Zhiping's expression changed drastically.

Zheng!

As the killing sword rang out, Ye Chen's sword pierced through Yin Zhiping's chest. Had Yin Zhiping not used Tai Xu Shift to redirect the attack at the last moment, it would have gone straight through his forehead.

Ah!

Yin Zhiping roared in fury, suddenly rearing back to force Ye Chen away. Gravely wounded, he retreated swiftly.

Where do you think you're going?

Ye Chen drew the Wu Huang War Spear, merging various secret techniques into it, and hurled it at the retreating Yin Zhiping. The spear buzzed like a divine ray, its power unmatched.

Seal for me!

Yin Zhiping bellowed, using a secret technique to lock down the void, even halting the Wu Huang War Spear.

Eight Desolations Slash!

But a more ferocious attack followed—Ye Chen had already closed in, gripping the Ba Long Saber and delivering a heaven-splitting strike that unleashed a massive golden blade aura, tearing the void apart.

Seeing this, Yin Zhiping's eyes filled with malice. He gripped his sword with both hands and raised it overhead to block.

Clang!

Ye Chen's golden blade aura struck Yin Zhiping's sword solidly, producing a metallic clash.

Bang!

Yin Zhiping was immediately forced to his knees, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Ah!

With disheveled hair, Yin Zhiping roared to the heavens, forcing himself up and slashing through the golden blade aura.

"Ye Chen, I will make you wish you were dead." Though he roared again, a divine dragon erupted from his crown, surging with vital soul energy accompanied by thunderous dragon roars. His entire body burned like fire, his aura surging once more.

"He's actually forced to burn his Tai Xu Dragon Soul power." At the sight, the sharp-eyed veteran experts narrowed their eyes slightly.

"With this, his power surpasses Ye Chen's again."

"The battle is getting even more thrilling."

Kill!

Fight!

Amidst the tide of discussions, Yin Zhiping and Ye Chen charged at each other once more.

Yin Zhiping, having burned his Tai Xu Soul power, had elevated his combat strength to a new level, while Ye Chen had activated his demonic state, boosting his own to its peak since cultivation began.

Tai Xu Dragon Seal, Nine Revolutions Sealing Heaven!

Wind God Sword Art, Eight Desolations Thunder Slash!

Myriad Realms of the Heavens, Tai Xu Unity!

Divine Fire Thunder, One Arrow Across Worlds!

Tai Xu Wuji, Heavenly Burial Divine Punishment!

Chaotic Heaven Creation, Array of Immortal Alignment!

Bang! Boom! Rumble!

As the two unleashed their secret techniques in a furious exchange, the sky quaked, the void roared, and the entire barrier world was engulfed in brilliant divine light, collapsing spectacularly before the watching masses.

Damn!

Witnessing the barrier's collapse, spectators from all sides retreated hastily, for the scale of Ye Chen and Yin Zhiping's battle was too immense. Those with weaker cultivation nearby would be pulverized by the aftermath in an instant.

"Those two are like absolute beasts!"

"It's been ages since I've seen juniors fight on such a grand scale."

"Are they just recklessly throwing out ultimate moves like that? Do they have endless spiritual energy?"

Many stared in utter shock, knowing they were still only at the Kong Ming Realm. If they reached Quasi-Tian Realm, wouldn't they be unbeatable?

"Both are in overdrive mode! Tsk, tsk, tsk." In the Tian Xuan Gate hall, Fu Ya watched the illusory water screen with a mix of admiration and tongue-clicking. "They could go at it for ten days and nights and still not finish."

"It'll end eventually." Beside him, Dong Huang Tai Xin trimmed her nails casually as she spoke.