Chapter 1199: Slaying the Saint

Chapter 1199: Sheng Ren Slayer

Boom! Bang! Boom!

The starry sky remained a scene of chaos as the four Sheng Ren continued their brutal battle.

After a while, the area fell silent once more, the four Sheng Ren having vanished into the distance.

The desolate ancient star, bathed in moonlight and starlight, gained a touch of vitality.

In the mountains, the Yin Pao Sheng Ren had already put away his alchemy furnace and was now staring intently at Ye Chen's physical body, his eyes filled with eagerness.

Ye Chen's body had been completely restored, appearing radiant and gleaming with immortal light. Every inch of his form was bathed in golden radiance, sparkling brilliantly against the night.

The Huang Gu Sheng Ti is mine!

The Yin Pao Sheng Ren couldn't resist extending his withered hand to touch the sacred body, as if admiring his own creation.

But just as he was exhilarated, Ye Chen's body suddenly trembled, and his eyes opened at the same time.

You...!

The Yin Pao Sheng Ren's expression turned to shock.

Tian Zhao!

Ye Chen let out a cold snort, sacrificing his lifespan to activate the Xian Lun forbidden technique. The Xian Lun mark in his left eye spun, targeting not the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's physical form, but his primordial Yuan Shen.

Instantly, black flames ignited on the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's Yuan Shen.

This... what is this?

Everything happened in a flash. The Yin Pao Sheng Ren staggered back, his eyes wide with terror. He had no idea what the black flames were, but they were overwhelmingly domineering, rapidly annihilating his Yuan Shen.

Ye Chen sprang up, firing nine rays of Shen Zhuang Shen Mang directly at the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's Yuan Shen.

Ugh...!

The Yin Pao Sheng Ren grunted in pain, his divine sea buzzing for a moment.

You deserve to die!

The Yin Pao Sheng Ren roared in fury, swinging a palm strike, but it hit nothing.

Ye Chen had escaped into a space black hole, and this time his luck was better—he encountered no terrifying entities.

Want my physical body? Then pay the price!

Ye Chen's eyes blazed with cold light as he burst out of the space black hole without a word, launching an attack.

It was still the Shen Zhuang Shen Mang, but now nine rays merged into one. He knew this level of attack wouldn't affect the Yin Pao Sheng Ren much, but in greater numbers, it could produce unexpected results.

His sudden move caught the Yin Pao Sheng Ren, who was desperately trying to extinguish the Tian Zhao flames, completely off guard.

Feng Shen Jue!

Ye Chen moved like lightning, thrusting his sword through the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's brow.

The Yin Pao Sheng Ren roared in anger, swinging another palm, but again, it struck nothing.

Ye Chen had retreated into the space black hole, then turned and charged out again, precisely calculating his position and distance.

Pfft!

Once more caught unaware, the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's head was severed on the spot.

The headless body still let out roars—that was the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's Yuan Shen howling.

By now, his Yuan Shen had been burned away by a third of its essence by the Tian Zhao flames, showing no sign of stopping until it was completely reduced to nothing.

The Yin Pao Sheng Ren was afraid. He abandoned his physical body, allowing his Yuan Shen to escape.

Come and face your end!

Ye Chen charged forward, his battle intent surging.

If any cultivator were here now, they would be stunned, perhaps even refusing to believe that the words "slaying a Sheng Ren" came from a Zhun Huang.

A Sheng Ren transcended the mortal world; even in Yuan Shen form, they were incredibly powerful, capable of instantly obliterating a Zhun Sheng, let alone a newly advanced Zhun Huang. This was an unimaginable scene.

Yet, Ye Chen was that reckless.

He had slain Zhun Sheng before, Zhun Di as well, and even taken down a great emperor. Today, one more Sheng Ren wouldn't hurt. Without a physical foundation and already gravely wounded, this escaped Yuan Shen wasn't impossible to destroy.

Fortune favors the bold, and opportunities like this were rare. Ye Chen wouldn't let it slip away.

Kill!

The Yin Pao Sheng Ren's face twisted with malice, his Sheng Ren pressure enveloping the heavens and earth.

Break for me!

Ye Chen's vital energy soared as he summoned the Hun Dun Shen Ding, along with over a thousand artifacts. Their divine might awakened simultaneously, forming a united front to forcefully withstand the Sheng Ren's pressure.

Pfft!

The Yin Pao Sheng Ren suffered backlash, spewing out a mouthful of Yuan Shen essence—or rather, what should be called blood in this context. His already burning Yuan Shen thinned out even more in an instant.

You deserve to die!

The Yin Pao Sheng Ren's roar thundered like lightning, shaking the sky to collapse. A massive hand materialized, blotting out the heavens.

Tian Dao!

Ye Chen dove into the space black hole to evade, then calculated his position with extreme precision before bursting out. The Chi Xiao Jian, encircled by Shen Zhuang Shen Mang, cleaved the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's Yuan Shen in two.

Suppress!

The Hun Dun Shen Ding flew over, trapping the Yin Pao Sheng Ren inside and sealing him away.

You can't seal me!

From within the great ding, the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's roars echoed.

As a Sheng Ren, even with his Yuan Shen severely damaged, he wouldn't submit to being sealed. He bombarded the Hun Dun Shen Ding from the inside.

Pfft!

His life-bound artifact suffering damage made Ye Chen spit blood, one mouthful after another. His newly restored sacred body cracked open again, his divine sea roared, and even his divine platform trembled.

Suppress!

Ye Chen's eyes were bloodshot, his roar manic as he poured his vital force into the Hun Dun Shen Ding.

At that moment, the shattered Di Jue flew out unbidden and embedded itself into the Hun Dun Shen Ding.

The ding hummed and trembled, its divine might surging. The resisting Yin Pao Sheng Ren was suppressed on the spot.

Only then did the world fall quiet.

Ye Chen spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and knelt on the ground, his sacred body drenched in blood. Blood overflowed from his left eye, and most critically, his divine sea buzzed incessantly, his Yuan Shen on the verge of disintegrating.

Still, his achievements were exhilarating—he had suppressed a Sheng Ren.

Wiping the blood from his mouth, Ye Chen hurriedly sat cross-legged, channeling his bloodline power and Dao principles to stabilize his turbulent divine sea. He used the Xian Lun's innate recovery to heal his sacred body's wounds.

It wasn't until deep into the night that he opened his eyes. His face was pale, but he was mostly out of danger.

Slowly rising, Ye Chen stretched his body before reaching out to grab the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's storage bag.

Wow!

Upon opening it, even Ye Chen, with his composure, was stunned. If a Zhun Sheng's collection was rich, a Sheng Ren's treasures were like a vast hoard. There were over sixty million Yuan Shi alone, along with countless artifacts, secret scrolls, and techniques. Inside, there was even a Xing Kong Tu, covering a considerable expanse of the starry sky.

But what caught Ye Chen's eye most was a blood-red sword.

It was a Sheng weapon, radiating immortal light and carrying an aura of annihilation—heavy and cold. It was the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's life-bound artifact, an absolute divine sword forged from immortal gold materials. Even with its master sealed, it still exuded Sheng might, putting immense pressure on Ye Chen.

Devour it!

Without a second thought, Ye Chen summoned the Hun Dun Shen Ding.

The ding flew over excitedly and pressed down on the divine sword, but it couldn't shatter it.

I'll handle this!

Ye Chen was bold and direct, lifting the great ding with one hand and smashing it straight onto the sword.

This time, the sword couldn't withstand it and shattered on the spot. The Da Luo Shen Tie was far superior in hardness, not only destroying the sword but also obliterating its artifact spirit instantly.

The Hun Dun Shen Ding rejoiced and pounced forward.

Ye Chen showed great resolve, keeping the useful artifacts and piling the rest into a mountain-like heap for the Hun Dun Shen Ding to crush. Immortal light burst forth as the ding devoured countless essences.

Let's see if you advance now!

Ye Chen stood there, his eyes fixed on the Hun Dun Shen Ding.

If devouring a divine weapon and so many artifacts didn't make it advance, he had nothing more to say.

As it turned out, the Hun Dun Shen Ding didn't disappoint. It broke through its limits forcefully, advancing to the Huang Jing level.

Now, it truly stood out, as if reborn. It was as heavy as a mountain, and if you listened closely, you could hear the heavenly sounds of the Dao intertwining, with various visions appearing—manifestations of the Hun Dun Dao, like a god suppressing all directions.

Not bad at all!

Ye Chen smiled and summoned the great ding to his side, gently stroking it. As its master, he could clearly feel its power—it might even surpass ordinary Zhun Sheng weapons.

Watch over it well!

Ye Chen patted the Hun Dun Ding before turning his gaze to the Yin Pao Sheng Ren sealed inside.

The Yin Pao Sheng Ren was now utterly weakened, bound by the ding and unable to move. His Yuan Shen had been burned away by more than half and was now extremely faint.

"Senior, how does it feel in there?" Ye Chen said with a leisurely smile.

"Release me." As Ye Chen peered in, the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's face twisted into something hideous.

"You don't seem to grasp the situation." Ye Chen sneered coldly, pressing his palm onto the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's Tian Ling Gai and activating the Sou Shen technique to forcefully seize his memories. Regrettably, the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's memories were protected by prohibitions, making them inaccessible.

"Devour." Since he couldn't search the memories, Ye Chen showed no mercy. A black vortex appeared in his palm—the Tun Tian secret method.

"No, no, no." The Yin Pao Sheng Ren panicked, his eyes filled with dread.

"In your next life, don't provoke those you shouldn't." Ye Chen felt no pity as he devoured the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's Yuan Shen essence.

Ah...!

The Yin Pao Sheng Ren let out a miserable scream, his Yuan Shen twisting in agony, his face contorting.

Perhaps only now did he realize how gravely he had erred. He thought he had outmaneuvered the Zi Pao Sheng Ren and Hei Pao Sheng Ren, but in the end, he had only schemed against himself, inviting utter destruction.

Ye Chen showed no mercy. The Sheng Ren's Yuan Shen essence scattered like light rain over his sacred body.

His own Yuan Shen advanced, breaking through barriers one after another.

Regrettably, the Yin Pao Sheng Ren's remaining Yuan Shen was too scant to push Ye Chen's Yuan Shen to Zhun Sheng level.

After eliminating the Yin Pao Sheng Ren, Ye Chen stood up and looked toward the vast starry sky.

He wasn't worried about Dong Yang and Qing Yue—they were Sheng Ren too, and not ordinary ones. In a one-on-one fight, they likely wouldn't be in mortal danger and could escape if needed.

What concerned him was the reincarnated person.

During the tribulation, that youth chained by shackles was the Da Chu reincarnated one, in a precarious situation.

Huo Yun Pao!

Ye Chen recalled the two purple-robed elders who had taken the reincarnated person. Their robes bore a Huo Yun mark, likely the symbol of some faction. Finding that faction would lead him to the reincarnated person.

With that thought, Ye Chen ascended into the sky and flew away from the ancient star.