Chapter 1980: Try Mine

“Little Sheng Wang, you don’t know the immensity of heaven and earth. Let me teach you a lesson.”

The fat old man snorted, casually throwing a palm strike. In his eyes, with his formidable Da Sheng cultivation, he didn’t need any fancy techniques; one palm was enough to subdue a Sheng Wang.

Their fists and palms met with a loud bang, followed by a spray of blood.

But the blood wasn’t Ye Chen’s; it was the fat old man’s. Full of confidence, he not only failed to suppress Ye Chen with that palm, but was instead struck by Ye Chen, shattering the bones in his palm and forcing him to stumble back, step by step.

Ye Chen stood there leisurely, like a sturdy mountain, unmoving and imposing. In this confrontation with a Da Sheng, he held the upper hand.

“What a freak, what a hard fist.”

From several hundred zhang away, the fat old man vigorously shook his hand, grimacing in pain. He had completely failed to show off and ended up in a sorry state.

“Does he have some secret treasure protecting his body?”

The fat old man muttered to himself, his sharp eyes fixed on Ye Chen. He confirmed that Ye Chen was only in the Sheng Wang realm, yet he could make a Da Sheng spit blood with a single punch – it was truly bizarre.

“This junior only wants that Dun Jia Tian Zi and won’t take the senior’s life.”

Ye Chen smiled, stepping onto a brilliant immortal river and walking forward step by step. His body was as heavy as a mountain, causing the starry sky to tremble with each stride.

“To look down on a Da Sheng like this, the consequences will be severe.”

The fat old man patted his belly, regaining his cheerful demeanor. With one hand, he performed a secret technique, conjuring a five-pointed star in his palm and pressing it toward Ye Chen.

Immediately, the five-pointed star expanded, transforming into a formation – a trapping array inscribed with sealing techniques, quite impressive.

Ye Chen chuckled and continued walking, moving freely within the array as if strolling through a garden. In just three or two steps, he walked out of the formation.

“Oh? So you’re skilled in formations.”

The fat old man raised his eyebrows, suddenly becoming very interested in Ye Chen.

As he spoke, his aura surged dramatically, his vital energy rolling like a raging sea. The Da Sheng level pressure spread across the starry sky in all directions.

Then, he vanished like a ghost, reappearing three zhang away from Ye Chen. His fingertip was wrapped in purple immortal light as he pointed toward Ye Chen’s brow – a sealing technique.

“This technique is useless against me.”

Ye Chen laughed, tilting his head slightly to dodge the finger before swinging his palm and sending the fat old man flying.

“You monster, you monster.”

The fat old man steadied himself, covering his face and cursing. He had still underestimated Ye Chen; though his cultivation was only Sheng Wang, his combat power was overwhelmingly superior.

“Now it’s my turn.”

Ye Chen charged forward, his palm covering the starry sky.

The fat old man’s face darkened as he joined his two fingers and drew a celestial river against the heavens, splitting the starry sky and shattering Ye Chen’s palm print.

He held nothing back, sending a finger of divine light toward Ye Chen from a distance.

This finger was no longer a sealing technique but an offensive divine ability with immense piercing power, tearing through space like fragile paper.

Ye Chen charged straight ahead without dodging, enduring the finger and closing in on the fat old man.

The fat old man’s expression changed; he hadn’t expected Ye Chen to be so reckless. After all, a Da Sheng’s finger was no joke – a single misstep could lead to instant death.

With a crisp slap, Ye Chen returned the favor with a solid palm, sending the fat old man flying.

“I’m angry, I’m really angry.”

The fat old man cursed and stopped bothering with secret techniques. From his brow, a wisp of immortal light flew out.

Upon closer inspection, the wisp of immortal light was a treasure seal, like a jade seal from the mortal world, with dragon patterns carved on all sides. It was his life weapon, as heavy as Mount Tai, and before it even landed, it crushed the starry sky inch by inch.

Ye Chen didn’t even glance at it, simply kicking the treasure seal away with one foot.

The fat old man suddenly spurted blood – he wasn’t sure if it was from shock or injury. A mere little Sheng Wang kicking away a Da Sheng’s weapon? He had cultivated for over two thousand years and had never seen such a fierce person.

“Try mine.”

Ye Chen smirked and conjured his life weapon.

With a buzz, the Hun Dun Ding emerged from his sea of consciousness, trembling with a deep hum.

Compared to the treasure seal, the Hun Dun Ding was far superior. Forged from Da Luo divine iron, inscribed with many Dun Jia Tian Zi, enhanced with Hun Dun Dao principles, and having devoured countless quasi-emperor weapons, its power could rival quasi-emperor weapons – even a Da Sheng might not withstand it.

“Hun Dun Ding?”

Gazing at the massive Hun Dun Ding pressing down from the sky, the fat old man was stunned, as if he recognized it.

Distracted for a moment, he was crushed by the Hun Dun Ding, staggering and spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.

“Are you the Saint Body?”

The fat old man coughed up blood, looking at Ye Chen with a mixture of expressions. Since he recognized the Hun Dun Ding, how could he not know about the Saint Body? That great Hun Dun Ding was the ultimate symbol.

“You have good eyesight, senior.”

Ye Chen shook his head and even smoothed his hair.

“No wonder you’re so powerful.”

The fat old man grinned and sighed. The fame of the Desolate Ancient Saint Body had worn out his ears; a Ye Chen at the peak of Sheng Wang could spar with quasi-emperors.

“I only want the Dun Jia Tian Zi; senior, why not do me a favor?”

Ye Chen’s eyes gleamed as he smiled at the fat old man.

“Take it, I’ll give it.”

The fat old man backed down; he had no choice.

“That’s more like it!”

Ye Chen laughed and withdrew the Hun Dun Ding.

But what was absurd was that as soon as the Hun Dun Ding was withdrawn, the fat old man fled, escaping thousands of zhang in the blink of an eye, running smoothly.

Ye Chen’s face darkened, and he chased after him, regretting that he should have taken the Dun Jia Tian Zi before letting him go. Now, not only had he not gotten it, but the man had escaped – and very quickly at that.

Ahead, the fat old man streaked through the starry sky like a beam of light. Perhaps running too urgently, he collided with a few meteorites, but then continued fleeing, rolling and crawling.

Jokes aside, that was the Dun Jia Tian Zi – his most valuable treasure, something he relied on for his livelihood. How could he just hand it over?

“You old guy, don’t let me catch you.”

Behind him, Ye Chen’s scolding voice rang out loudly, and his speed was impressive. In just a few instants, he closed the distance with the fat old man.

Seeing this, the fat old man suddenly accelerated, fleeing even more desperately.

The starry sky became extraordinarily chaotic because of their chase and escape. Ye Chen pursued while launching attacks, creating a massive commotion.

Such a huge commotion was impossible to ignore. A large number of cultivators gathered, and when they saw the scene, they were all stunned.

“Did I see it wrong? A little Sheng Wang chasing and killing a Da Sheng?”

“I can’t see his face clearly – it must be some secret technique hiding it. For someone to chase and kill a Da Sheng, that cloaked youth must have an extraordinary background.”

“The heavens truly have talents emerging – another terrifying monster.”

More and more people gathered, discussing fervently, pointing and exclaiming nonstop. Most were staring at Ye Chen, trying to peer through with secret techniques, but alas, their cultivation was too low to see anything.

In the midst of the uproar, the fat old man darted into a dead ancient star.

Ye Chen followed right after, and soon, booming sounds echoed from the ancient star. No need to look – it was a fierce battle inside. Fortunately, it was a dead ancient star; otherwise, who knows how many people would have suffered.

Not long after, the ancient star exploded with a bang. Amidst the flying debris, the fat old man emerged, still rolling and crawling, without looking back, just fleeing for his life.

“I won’t rest until I catch you.”

Ye Chen pursued without letting up. It was rare to encounter the Dun Jia Tian Zi; whether by robbery or sheer unreasonableness, he absolutely wouldn’t let it go. He often did shameless things, so one more didn’t matter.

“Hurry, follow them.”

The spectators were idle enough, swarming after them. Those watching the show didn’t mind stirring things up; this would be prime gossip for mealtime.

However, to watch the spectacle, you needed the capability – at least, your legs had to be fast enough to keep up.

In reality, those who were idly bored and not focused on cultivation had poor speed. Every time they crossed a stretch of starry sky, a group was left behind. Those desperately trying to watch the show were exhausted, only hearing the booming curses fade into the distance.

They couldn’t catch up, but that didn’t mean Ye Chen couldn’t. His escaping speed was unparalleled in the world, and his chasing ability was second to none. That majestic Da Sheng was repeatedly blocked by him in the starry sky and beaten until he couldn’t lift his head.

The booming sounds faded away at some point, stopping at a dead star.

The fat old man was panting heavily, hunched over and coughing, unable to straighten up.

He was trapped by the Di Dao Fu Xi Zhen. After several attempts to break through, he couldn’t, so in the end, he just sat down.

Embarrassing – truly embarrassing. He admitted he couldn’t beat the Saint Body Ye Chen, but even his speed was crushed; he was captured alive.

“Why aren’t you running?”

Ye Chen landed, also drenched in sweat. He had almost let this guy escape – if the fat old man got away, that was one thing, but if the Dun Jia Tian Zi was gone, that would be heartbreaking.

“I’m convinced, I’m convinced.”

The fat old man waved his hand, looking dejected, and handed over the three Dun Jia Tian Zi.

“That’s better.”

Ye Chen took them, chuckling. Getting the Dun Jia Tian Zi made all the relentless pursuit worthwhile. So what if he was in the wrong? His face was thick enough anyway.

“Is this the Di Dao Fu Xi Zhen?”

The fat old man was quite big-hearted; even after being robbed of a good treasure and still trapped, he wasn’t afraid at all. Instead, he looked around the formation, studying it.

“As you said.”

Ye Chen replied while imprinting the Dun Jia Tian Zi on the Hun Dun Ding; both were excellent treasures.

“Since you gave me the Dun Jia Tian Zi, teach me this Di Dao Fu Xi Zhen!”

The fat old man rubbed his hands, chuckling.

“The Ren Wang said this array cannot be transmitted externally.”

Ye Chen shrugged.

“If you don’t say, I don’t say – who would know? Don’t be so rigid.”

The fat old man grinned, “The Ren Wang won’t investigate.”

“I’m a person with strong principles.”

Ye Chen said meaningfully.

The phrase “strong principles” almost made the fat old man burst out laughing. If someone else said that, he might believe it, but you? Forget it.

The Desolate Ancient Saint Body Ye Chen, that world-renowned fierce person – what people praised wasn’t just his heaven-defying exploits but also his shameless nature. If you listed those deeds, you couldn’t finish in three days and nights; everyone in the myriad domains of the heavens knew.

Talking about principles with Ye Chen? Unless you entered the wrong scene – this thick-skinned guy had principles? Stop joking.

“What’s with that expression?”

Ye Chen glanced at the fat old man.

“It’s just this expression – you understand.”

The fat old man stroked his beard, with a face full of earnest advice.

“Tch.”

Ye Chen didn’t mind, dispersed the Di Dao Fu Xi Zhen, and turned to leave. He had gotten what he wanted; no time for nonsense.

“Don’t be in a hurry to leave!”

The fat old man hurriedly grabbed Ye Chen, winking, “I have more Dun Jia Tian Zi – do you want them?”