Chapter 1273: Quite a Ruckus

Chapter 1273: Te Naoteng

Everyone present was stunned, staring at Xu Tian in disbelief.

He got hit?

That was Da Luo Shenzi!

After the initial shock, the crowd below erupted into chaos, with cries of astonishment merging into waves like a surging tide, one after another.

This... this is impossible!

The group of admirers who idolized Da Luo Shenzi instinctively covered their mouths, unable to accept the sight of him being defeated in a single move. In their hearts, Shenzi was invincible.

How could this be!

On their seats, the three Sheng from Da Luo Jian Zong stood up, their expressions equally incredulous.

The three of them knew all too well about Da Luo Shenzi's combat strength and his record of battles. He had always fought above his level, never suffering a defeat among peers, yet he couldn't even withstand one move against a Huangjing opponent. How could they believe what they were seeing was real?

He's actually this strong!

Dongyang Zhenren opened his mouth in shock, his eyes full of horror. He had faced Da Luo Shenzi before and knew he possessed the power to contend with an ordinary Sheng. Even with his cultivation sealed, he wasn't someone a typical Zhusheng could handle.

But such a formidable figure had been decisively defeated by Huangjing Ye Chen.

I don't believe it!

Amid the shocked gazes, a roar echoed from the clouds above Xu Tian. The dazed Da Luo Shenzi came to his senses, his hair disheveled and his face contorted, looking more ferocious than a ghost.

Who was he? He was the Shenzi of Da Luo Jian Zong, soon to inherit the position of sect master, blessed with a heaven-defying bloodline and showered with endless favor—how noble was he? Yet, he had been slapped in public, the greatest humiliation of his cultivation path.

I'll kill you!

Da Luo Shenzi raged, charging at Ye Chen like a mad dog.

Don't make a fuss—you can't beat me!

Ye Chen flashed a grin, showing two rows of white teeth. His words were spot on. The Shengti's power was overwhelmingly dominant; even at Huangjing Level One, he had slain more than one Sheng, and the number of Zhusheng who had fallen to him was countless. He was unbeatable in his realm—how could Da Luo Shenzi compare?

Boom!

As the heavens trembled, a muffled thunder rumbled through the nine skies.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Da Luo Shenzi, who had just lunged forward, was knocked to his knees again by Ye Chen's slap.

Ah...!

Da Luo Shenzi went berserk, immediately trying to unseal his cultivation.

But Ye Chen wouldn't give him the chance. With a Shrink the Ground to an Inch technique, he instantly closed in and sealed Da Luo Shenzi with a finger strike, preventing him from even breaking the seal.

Kill! Kill!

Even sealed, Da Luo Shenzi continued to roar, struggling to break free but failing to overcome the restraint.

You're way too noisy—take a nap first!

Ye Chen casually swung his hand and slapped him, sending Da Luo Shenzi straight into unconsciousness.

Now, the world was finally quiet.

This... is that it?

The people below were all petrified. The confrontation came and went so quickly—they hadn't even seen Da Luo Shenzi unleash his divine abilities or peak strength, and he was already defeated?

Shenzi!

The three Sheng from Da Luo Jian Zong couldn't sit still any longer. They shot up to the clouds like streaks of light, their killing intent boundless.

Dongyang Zhenren frowned and instantly appeared at Ye Chen's side.

As for Ye Chen, he promptly grabbed Da Luo Shenzi and pulled him close, summoning a red killing sword in his hand and resting it on Da Luo Shenzi's shoulder. He looked at the three Sheng from Da Luo Jian Zong with interest. "Seniors, this was a junior's duel. As elders, you shouldn't get involved, right?"

"I'll destroy you first." One Sheng thundered in anger, ready to unleash a great divine ability without another word.

"Then let's see—if you kill me first, or if I kill your Shenzi first." Ye Chen sneered, his killing sword humming. With a single thought, Da Luo Shenzi would perish.

"Do you even know what this means?"

"Seniors, what are you talking about?" Ye Chen chuckled leisurely. "Before the duel, your Shenzi and I agreed on the terms, and we even added stakes. Now that he's lost, you're getting angry and want to kill me? Where's the fairness in that? If word gets out, won't you be laughed at by future generations?"

"You..." The three Sheng were so infuriated by Ye Chen's words that their blood churned.

"Since it's a gamble, you have to accept the loss." Ye Chen smiled again, smoothly taking Da Luo Shenzi's storage bag. Along with it, he confiscated all the valuable treasures on Da Luo Shenzi, including his golden divine sword. His movements were incredibly practiced.

"What about Qingyue Shimei?"

"Here." Ye Chen handed a spirit talisman he had taken from Da Luo Shenzi to Dongyang Zhenren.

"No wonder we couldn't find Qingyue Shimei—she was sealed in this spirit talisman." Dongyang Zhenren snorted coldly, recognizing the talisman's extraordinary nature; it contained spatial prohibitions and was essentially a magical artifact.

"Good thing she's unharmed." Dongyang Zhenren put away the talisman without releasing Qingyue Xianzi.

"Quite a haul of treasures." Ye Chen continued rummaging through Da Luo Shenzi's possessions, not leaving a single item behind. It was fortunate Da Luo Shenzi was still knocked out; otherwise, the sight might have driven him to his death from rage.

"Damn it." The three Sheng gritted their teeth, watching helplessly as Ye Chen took Shenzi's treasures right in front of them, but none dared to act rashly. Any misstep could get Da Luo Shenzi killed.

"This is way too outrageous." The crowd below exploded into discussion, everyone's hearts pounding.

"I've seen bold people, but never one this bold."

"Daring to provoke Da Luo Jian Zong so openly—it's my first time seeing something like this."

"A Huangjing Level One with such terrifying strength—I've never heard of such a fierce figure in Beidou Xingyu." Many Sheng sighed and clicked their tongues in amazement; Ye Chen was far superior to Da Luo Shenzi.

"He's probably not getting away today." Many turned their eyes to the skies, where figures were streaking toward Haoyang Gucheng from all directions, each one powerful and causing the heavens to tremble.

"Release him." Amid the discussions, the three Sheng scolded again, their killing intent uncontrollable.

"You seniors should show me some respect." Ye Chen smiled at the three Sheng. "As I said earlier with your Shenzi, if he loses, he's supposed to hand over his Shenzi title to me."

"You..." The three Sheng nearly choked on their breath, their lungs ready to burst from anger.

"Just kidding—don't get mad!" Ye Chen grinned and glanced around at the surrounding heavens. Da Luo Jian Zong had sent many experts to this ancient city, surrounding the immortal mountain so tightly not even water could leak through. There were quite a few Zhusheng, and even three hidden Sheng among them.

"Thirty Zhusheng and six Sheng—quite the lineup." Ye Chen sighed in admiration.

"Release our Shenzi, and we'll let you leave safely." A purple-robed Sheng barked coldly.

"Do you think I'm a three-year-old? If I let go, I'd be killed in the next second!" Ye Chen laughed lightly.

"Then what do you want?"

"All of you back off. Once I'm safely away, I'll release your Shenzi."

"You don't have the leverage to negotiate." Another Sheng thundered, his voice shaking the heavens and earth.

"Is that so?" Ye Chen's lips curved into a smile as he tore off one of Da Luo Shenzi's arms.

"You..."

"Now, do I have the leverage?" Ye Chen looked around with interest.

"Retreat." A white-robed Sheng spoke up; he was at the peak of Sheng realm, his words carrying undeniable authority, and no one dared disobey.

Immediately, the experts from Da Luo Jian Zong snorted coldly and stepped back, clearing a path.

That's more like it!

Ye Chen held his sword in one hand and Da Luo Shenzi in the other, walking out along the opened path.

Dongyang Zhenren, however, kept a vigilant eye on all sides, fearing a sudden attack.

Under the watchful gazes from every direction, Ye Chen truly escaped the immortal mountain, left the estate, exited Haoyang Gucheng, and finally shot out of Haoyang Guxing as a streak of immortal light.

Behind him, not only the experts from Da Luo Jian Zong followed like a tide, but cultivators from all sides joined in droves.

Aren't you going to release him?

Even after reaching the vast starry sky, Ye Chen still didn't let go of Da Luo Shenzi, drawing thunderous scolds from the Da Luo Jian Zong experts.

Release him? Of course!

Ye Chen was no ordinary person—always cautious, he created a clone and linked it to Da Luo Shenzi's life, provoking the Da Luo Jian Zong experts' killing intent to soar.

Everyone had underestimated Ye Chen and his intelligence.

Ye Chen began to retreat, leaving his clone to hold Da Luo Shenzi. Though the Da Luo Jian Zong experts were numerous, they didn't dare act recklessly. If anything happened to Ye Chen, it would affect the clone, and if the clone was harmed, so would Da Luo Shenzi.

The Da Luo Jian Zong experts not only couldn't touch Ye Chen but also had to protect him to prevent any sneaky attacks from others. After all, if Ye Chen died, their Shenzi would follow.

Meanwhile, Ye Chen and Dongyang Zhenren kept retreating until they suddenly turned and fled.

From behind, Ye Chen's cold words echoed: "The secret technique will dissipate in half a shichen. I advise you not to pursue. It's best if we part ways peacefully—don't force me to go berserk."

Ye Chen's words were indeed intimidating, making the Da Luo Jian Zong experts hesitate to chase.

Impressive!

The surrounding cultivators all grinned, thinking Ye Chen's actions were otherworldly. If it were them, they wouldn't have the guts.

The Da Luo Jian Zong experts had already surrounded Ye Chen's clone and the unconscious Da Luo Shenzi in layers. They couldn't afford any mishap with the clone—the consequences would be dire.

Only after half a shichen did Ye Chen's clone vanish gracefully.

The six Sheng from Da Luo Jian Zong rushed to Da Luo Shenzi's side and lifted the seal with a wave of their hands.

As the seal was removed, Da Luo Shenzi awoke. He paused for a second, then his face twisted into a ferocious scowl. He scanned around wildly but saw no sign of Ye Chen, and immediately roared.

"Where is he?"

"He escaped."

"What were you all doing?" Da Luo Shenzi went mad again, like a rabid dog, ready to devour someone.

His words left the six Sheng with burning faces. If we weren't worried about your safety, would we have been so restrained?

And you—the Shenzi of Da Luo Jian Zong, defeated in one move by a Huangjing opponent. You've shamed the entire sect, and now you have the nerve to scold us?

Investigate! Find him for me!

In the starry sky, Da Luo Shenzi's icy roar echoed, sounding as sinister and terrifying as a malevolent ghost.