Chapter 1375: I Challenge You

"This is the price for provoking the Ri Yue Shen Jiao." Amid the discussions, a blood-haired Zhun Sheng Wang from the Ri Yue Shen Jiao spoke, his voice ethereal and authoritative, shaking the surroundings.

"How boring. Just kill him," the Ri Yue Shen Jiao godson said with a mocking and amused laugh, lounging lazily on his throne and idly twirling the emerald ring on his thumb.

"As you command." The purple-robed elder, who had been sent flying by Ye Chen's palm at the gambling house earlier, stepped forward eagerly onto the cloud platform, gripping a chilling killing sword with a fierce glint in his eyes.

"Hold on." Just as the purple-robed elder raised his killing sword, before he could strike, he was interrupted by a sharp rebuke. Ye Chen emerged, instantly drawing the attention of cultivators from all sides.

"Who do you think you are, daring to cause trouble here?" the purple-robed elder roared.

"Obviously, I'm here to save someone." Ye Chen shrugged casually, his words sparking an uproar among the onlookers. The Ri Yue Shen Jiao had such a formidable lineup—how could a mere Zhun Sheng like you come to rescue anyone?

"So, there are accomplices. Seize him at once," the purple-robed elder thundered, his voice echoing through the sky.

At his order, experts from the Ri Yue Shen Jiao swarmed forward, surrounding Ye Chen on all sides. They activated secret techniques, sealing him in place almost instantly. The process was so smooth it was surprising.

"Another fool rushing in blindly," people sighed as Ye Chen was suppressed, shaking their heads in disbelief.

"No wonder they're accomplices—each one more ridiculous than the last! With that level of intelligence, they deserve to get caught trying to save someone here." Everyone stared at Ye Chen as if he were an idiot.

"Are all Zhun Sheng these days so carelessly dim-witted?" Many veteran cultivators stroked their beards thoughtfully. "If the younger generation is all like this, us old folks can rest easy."

Ye Chen ignored the surrounding chatter completely. Even though he was sealed, he didn't resist. Instead, he looked at the Ri Yue Shen Jiao godson with genuine interest.

"I want to challenge you."

"What makes you worthy?"

"Step back." Before the purple-robed elder could finish, the Ri Yue Shen Jiao godson interrupted with a faint laugh. He remained relaxed, stretching his neck leisurely as his mocking laughter echoed through the heavens. "It's been so many years; I'd almost forgotten what it feels like to be challenged publicly."

"So, will you accept or not?" Ye Chen asked, still smiling at the Ri Yue Shen Jiao godson.

"Accept? Why not?" The godson's lips curled into a smirk as he stood up, his expression as playful as ever. "Release his seal. Let me have some fun."

As soon as he spoke, the experts who had sealed Ye Chen withdrew their secret techniques. They laughed mockingly, their eyes full of contempt, utterly confident in their godson's abilities.

"Now I can finally have a proper fight." With the seal lifted, Ye Chen stretched his body vigorously.

"You're not some nobody if you're daring to challenge me. Take off your mask," the Ri Yue Shen Jiao godson said, striding through the air with elegant steps, fanning himself lightly with a folding fan in hand. He exuded an air of sophistication, almost like a seasoned elder to those who didn't know better.

"If you want to see my true face, then beat me first." Ye Chen smoothed his hair nonchalantly.

"Very well." The godson chuckled darkly and crossed the void in a single step, lunging at Ye Chen in an instant. He formed his hand into a blade and struck down with overwhelming force, shaking the entire area.

But the bloody scene he imagined didn't unfold. His palm missed entirely—or rather, just as it was about to hit Ye Chen, Ye Chen vanished in a bizarre flash.

"How is that possible?" The godson's expression changed dramatically.

"What's so impossible about it?" A leisurely laugh rang out as Ye Chen appeared behind the godson. He infused his palm with a sealing secret technique and slammed it squarely into the godson's back.

On the spot, the godson was sealed. Before he could steady himself, a red killing sword was pressed against his shoulder, followed by a ethereal voice echoing through the heavens: "You're done."

"This..." The surrounding cultivators were all stunned, their mouths agape in shock. In just a split second, the Ri Yue Shen Jiao godson had been suppressed?

"This has to be a joke!" someone muttered. "The person chained to the copper pillar could send a Sheng Ren flying with one palm, and even he was suppressed by the Ri Yue Shen Jiao godson, who has the power to slay saints. But now, the godson couldn't even last one move against a Zhun Sheng?"

"Was it a fluke? Did he underestimate his opponent? Was he not fully awake? Or just overconfident?"

"This can't be real." The Ri Yue Shen Jiao experts were equally dumbfounded, from the Zhun Sheng Wang down to the Zhun Sheng. They knew the godson's strength—he had slain more than one Sheng Ren. Yet, in a fight against a mere Zhun Sheng, he was defeated in a single blow.

"I don't believe it. I won't accept this!" Amid the astonishment, the godson's roar echoed through the void. The once poised figure now raged like a mad dog, his lofty status making this defeat all the more unbearable—especially to a mere Zhun Sheng.

"Enough noise." Ye Chen waved a hand, sealing the godson's mouth with a spirit talisman.

"Release our godson!" The Ri Yue Shen Jiao experts snapped back to their senses and charged from all directions, their faces twisted in rage, their killing intent piercing the sky and causing the void to crumble inch by inch.

"Let's all play nice here." Ye Chen cracked his neck and tightened his grip on the Chi Xiao Jian, its sword energy raging and already slicing into the godson's throat.

"You're asking for death." The Ri Yue Shen Jiao Zhun Sheng Wang erupted in fury, his killing intent uncontrollable. They held back only because of the godson's safety; otherwise, they would have unleashed their ultimate techniques.

"Release him."

"Never!"

"So, you want me to get serious?" Ye Chen's eyes turned cold as he tore off one of the godson's arms in a spray of blood. The sight was gruesomely vivid.

"You..."

"Will you release them or not?" Ye Chen raised his hand and ripped off another arm from the godson.

"Release them!" The Ri Yue Shen Jiao Zhun Sheng Wang gritted his teeth and gave the order. They had no doubt Ye Chen was a madman capable of anything.

"That's more like it!" Ye Chen waved his hand, and as Hong Chen was freed, he quickly stored him in a cauldron.

"Now that we've released your people, let go of our godson." The Zhun Sheng Wang glared at Ye Chen.

"Of course, I'll release him." Ye Chen said, retreating with the godson in tow.

Seeing this, the Ri Yue Shen Jiao experts surged forward en masse, many already preparing their lethal secret techniques, ready to strike the moment Ye Chen let go.

But they had underestimated Ye Chen. In this situation, he wouldn't release his captive so easily. He created a clone and linked it to the godson's life force with a forbidden secret technique, leaving the experts fuming at the display of his cunning.

Ye Chen began to retreat, leaving the clone to hold the godson. Though the Ri Yue Shen Jiao's forces were vast, they didn't dare act rashly. Not only that, they had to protect Ye Chen to ensure his safety, for if his true body was harmed, it would affect the clone—and by extension, the godson.

As Ye Chen retreated, his speed increased until he turned and fled outright. His cold voice echoed behind him: "The secret technique will dissipate in half a shichen. I advise you not to pursue us. It's best if we part ways peacefully—don't force me to go berserk."

His words were undeniably threatening; the Ri Yue Shen Jiao experts didn't dare chase after him.

Incredible!

The onlookers watched in awe, mouths agape. They had thought Ye Chen was walking into a trap, but it turned into a stunning reversal. His strategy was deep—he had escaped unscathed.

As for the Ri Yue Shen Jiao experts, they surrounded their godson in layers, not daring to approach carelessly for fear of provoking Ye Chen's clone to self-destruct.

It wasn't until half a shichen later that Ye Chen's clone turned into a wisp of smoke and vanished.

"Kill!"

The heavens erupted with roars as the godson went berserk again, like a rabid dog, sending the surrounding cultivators scattering in fear of his wrath.

By then, Ye Chen had already escaped with Hong Chen to an unknown location, vanishing like a ghost.

Incredible!

Watching Ye Chen speed away, the demon kings and others clicked their tongues in amazement. After reincarnating here, how could they not know about the Ri Yue Shen Jiao? It was a colossal power spanning millions of li.

Yet, such a mighty force was powerless against Ye Chen, left utterly humiliated.