Chapter 1068: A Natural Treasure

Chapter 1068: Born Live Treasure

Boom! Bang! Boom!

In the Yao Shou Sen Lin, roars mixed with thunderous explosions shook the entire area.

Outside the Yao Shou Sen Lin, the cultivators who had escaped glanced at each other in bewilderment, staring at the forest and wondering what was happening inside. Some cursed under their breath, blaming whoever had provoked the Chi Yan Xiong Shi and nearly cost them their lives, leaving their missions uncompleted.

Look, someone's coming out!

Someone shouted, drawing everyone's attention to the sky.

There, Ye Chen stumbled out, rolling and scrambling in a sorry state, but he was running incredibly fast, leaving the cultivators below stunned.

Heaven... Heaven realm?

The cultivators below were baffled, taking a moment to process it. A Heaven realm cultivator had turned the Yao Shou Sen Lin upside down?

Roar!

A beast's roar shattered the silence, and the massive Chi Yan Xiong Shi charged out, spewing flames and roaring furiously. Its eyes were blood-red as it pursued Ye Chen.

Chi... Chi Yan Xiong Shi!

The cultivators below shuddered at the sight. That was an Emperor realm beast! Even Emperor realm cultivators would struggle in a one-on-one fight; its overwhelming pressure made them tremble.

Now they understood why Ye Chen was fleeing in such a panic—with an Emperor realm beast chasing him, who wouldn't run?

But the chaos wasn't over. As they gasped in shock, nine Zhun Huang also burst out, not chasing the Chi Yan Xiong Shi, but pursuing Ye Chen, leaving the onlookers staring with mouths agape.

"I... I didn't see it wrong, did I?" someone stammered, gazing at the sky. "An Emperor realm beast and nine Zhun Huang chasing a single Heaven realm first level?"

"What... what kind of situation is this?"

"That kid must have stolen the Chi Yan Xiong Shi's treasure," someone else said, stroking their beard. "From the dark expressions on those nine Zhun Huang's faces, it's clear they were after the treasure too. Looks like that Heaven realm kid slipped in and grabbed it amid the chaos. That's probably what's going on."

"That kid's got some nerve." Whispers of astonishment spread everywhere below.

"No wonder he dared to go deeper in." The old cultivator who had previously warned Ye Chen looked the most surprised, seeing how Ye Chen's escape technique left him in the dust by miles.

Roar!

As the crowd murmured, the Chi Yan Xiong Shi roared again, making the sky tremble and the cultivators below shake uncontrollably.

Behind it, the nine Zhun Huang had bloodshot eyes, each unleashing their most powerful attacks like they were on stimulants. The Xian Lian Ling Ru didn't matter anymore—they wanted to kill Ye Chen with their own hands.

Ahead, Ye Chen didn't dare relax for a second. His escape skills were no joke.

He had considered using the Xian Lun Tian Dao to flee, but it consumed too much energy. With his hidden injuries not yet healed, he wouldn't resort to it unless absolutely necessary—the backlash was too terrifying.

Fortunately, he was wearing the Gui Ming face mask, or he'd risk causing even more unnecessary trouble if recognized.

The land had turned chaotic.

News of this spread like it had grown wings, reaching all directions, even drawing raised eyebrows from cultivators in You Du.

A Heaven realm first level causing such a stir? Many refused to believe it, and plenty stretched lazily before heading out from You Du, forming groups of three or five to see the spectacle for themselves.

What an interesting little guy!

High above in the Jiu Tian Xian Que of You Du, a stunningly beautiful woman chuckled as she watched the water screen before her, displaying Ye Chen's pursuit.

This woman was no ordinary person—she was the ancestor of the Zhu Que family and the only Zhun Sheng on Zhu Que Star: Ruo Tian Zhu Que.

As for "Ruo Tian," it was a double surname granted by the ancient Xuanyuan Emperor to the Zhu Que family's ancestor. Even though the Zhu Que family had declined, they still used it, and this surname commanded respect from the surrounding ancient stars and even the various domains of the heavens.

Ruo Tian Zhu Que glanced at the scene one last time before waving her hand to dismiss the water screen. She then looked toward the nine figures entering the hall.

They were nine young men. Eight of them exuded vibrant energy, surrounded by dazzling divine light, while the ninth looked worn out, pale, and sickly.

If Ye Chen were here, he'd be thrilled to see that ninth young man, for he was the reincarnated Xie Yun.

"We greet the ancestor!"

The nine young men bowed respectfully.

Ruo Tian Zhu Que waved her hand gently, her expression one of contentment as she surveyed them—they were the future of the Zhu Que family.

However, when her gaze fell on the reincarnated Xie Yun, she sighed inwardly, as if aware of why he appeared so frail. She pitied him and felt helpless about his situation.

Ten years ago, the reincarnated Xie Yun had been the most talented junior in the Zhu Que family. At just ninety years old, he had reached the peak of Zhun Huang and was hailed as the one most likely to surpass their predecessors.

But fate was cruel. He had suffered a disaster that shattered his foundation, causing his cultivation to plummet from the peak of Zhun Huang to Zhun Tian realm. Despite the Zhu Que family's best efforts, they couldn't reverse it.

Gradually, the once-prodigious talent was overlooked, and the family no longer held high hopes for him.

While Ruo Tian Zhu Que sighed silently, the other eight young men smirked coldly, their lips curling with contempt and mockery.

The reincarnated Xie Yun stood quietly below, saying nothing. A trace of fresh blood occasionally seeped from his mouth, and his aura was unstable. Compared to the vibrant energy of the other eight, he seemed utterly weak.

"In three months, one of you will inherit the position of Zhu Que family's Sheng Zhu," Ruo Tian Zhu Que said, shifting her gaze from the reincarnated Xie Yun and speaking in a melodious voice, like a celestial tune from the depths.

At her words, the other eight young men—except for the reincarnated Xie Yun—had sharp glints in their eyes.

The Zhu Que Sheng Zhu was an exalted title, the ruler of Zhu Que Star, granting supreme authority on this ancient star. How could they not be tempted?

In contrast, the reincarnated Xie Yun's eyes dimmed.

Over the past ten years, he had come to accept the harsh reality. He was no longer a prodigy, and his cultivation would continue to decline until he became a worthless outcast in the Zhu Que family, scorned by all.

The world was cruel, and so was a family.

Even if he knew who had plotted against him ten years ago, what could he do now? In his current state, how could he fight back? The family was focused on the future and wouldn't pursue justice for a has-been.

Boom! Bang! Boom!

While discussions continued in the Jiu Tian Xian Que, the vast skies remained lively.

Ye Chen was still fleeing, battered and exhausted, having been chased over eighty thousand li by the Chi Yan Xiong Shi and the nine Zhun Huang.

Behind them, crowds of bored onlookers followed, pointing and chatting endlessly. Many speculated about Ye Chen's identity but came up with nothing.

If anyone from Da Chu were here, they'd surely sigh in admiration.

Indeed, their Sheng Zhu, their Huang Zhe, was born to be a live treasure—wherever he went, he drew everyone's attention and stirred up endless excitement, whether in the heavens or across the myriad domains.

No one knew when it happened, but the roaring sounds in the heavens faded away. Everyone exchanged confused glances—you looked at me, I looked at you—because Ye Chen had vanished without a trace.

The Chi Yan Xiong Shi stopped, and so did the nine Zhun Huang, standing dumbfounded in the air.

Roar!

The silence was soon broken by the Chi Yan Xiong Shi's furious roar.

Although Ye Chen had disappeared, the nine Zhun Huang were still there, and it was because of them that it had lost the Xian Lian Ling Ru.

Seeing this, the nine Zhun Huang didn't say a word—they turned and fled. The Chi Yan Xiong Shi was ferocious, especially when enraged, and with their own injuries, they didn't dare engage it directly.