Chapter 3121: Where Is He?

Chapter 3121: He, Where Is He?

"You, you can't escape."

Ye Chen sneered coldly and instantly gave chase. Although his vertical movement technique wasn't completely unfettered, his speed still surpassed that of a Tian Di. At least, in his eyes, this Yin Pao Zhi Zun was just a minor figure.

"Annihilate."

The Yin Pao Zhi Zun roared furiously, a bolt of lightning shooting from his forehead—it was a Yuan Shen sword, carrying the power of destruction.

Ye Chen didn't dodge or evade; he met it head-on with his body. The Yuan Shen sword shattered upon impact. As for the Yin Pao Zhi Zun, he had already vanished into an ethereal form.

"You came, and now you think you can leave?"

Ye Chen's words were icy cold. He reached into the void and pulled out the Yin Pao Zhi Zun who had just attempted to escape. He really was just a minor figure.

"Seal."

The Yin Pao Zhi Zun howled and cast a divine technique, forming a structure with laws that coalesced into a towering silver pagoda of light, which descended from the sky and enveloped Ye Chen. It was both a seal and a destructive force, incredibly overbearing.

However, to Ye Chen, this kind of overbearingness was nothing more than a facade. No sooner had he been drawn in than he burst out of the pagoda. With a powerful Smashing Monument Hand, he sent the Yin Pao Zhi Zun flying. This majestic Tian Di supreme being tumbled through the air for over eighty thousand li, his divine body exploding inch by inch mid-flight. The scattering blood and bones crushed mountains below, turning his blood-soaked figure into a bizarre spectacle. The sight made Shen Yun Suan Yuan and the little old man tremble in their hearts. In their memories, the gods were supreme, but now, the gods seemed like a joke—Ye Chen was the true supreme among them.

Ah!

The Yin Pao Zhi Zun bellowed and transformed, turning into a colossal beast over eight thousand zhang tall, with horns on its head, scales covering its body, and a back lined with blade-like spines. Even with Ye Chen's vast experience, he had never seen such a creature. He knew the Yin Pao Zhi Zun wasn't a human cultivator, but he had no idea what kind of monster it was. At least, nothing like it existed in the Zhu Tian realms. Universes differed, and so did the creatures they birthed. By the same token, what existed in his Zhu Tian might not be found here—each had its own unique traits.

But it didn't matter what kind of monster it was; size meant nothing against Ye Chen's hand. No matter how massive, it couldn't withstand a single slap from him—all of it was just nonsense.

Pfft!

This spray of vibrant blood flowers was even more dazzling, as blood rain fell like radiant showers from the sky. The Yin Pao Zhi Zun, who had just transformed, had his divine body obliterated on the spot, leaving only his Yuan Shen fleeing heavenward.

"Stay put."

Ye Chen snorted coldly and followed up with another palm strike. The Yin Pao Zhi Zun was finished; his Yuan Shen was nearly destroyed, leaving only a remnant soul, which Ye Chen sealed into a great cauldron. Now, Gui Sha Mo Jun had some company.

The battle began quickly and ended just as fast.

Ye Chen didn't linger. He turned and vanished. Having crippled two supreme beings, he needed to lie low for a while. Wu Tian Xue Zun was no pushover; if they fought, Ye Chen didn't seem to have the upper hand. That one was far superior to these two supreme beings. Besides, who knew if there were even stronger ones lurking in the Xian Realm? The wise move was to seek out more Dun Jia Tian Zi characters.

He returned to the temple.

The sealed Yin Pao Zhi Zun and Gui Sha Mo Jun were both released, both in remnant soul form, their Yuan Shen bodies nearly transparent. Even so, they couldn't hide their ferocious expressions as they glared viciously at Ye Chen, grinding their teeth in rage to the point of bursting their guts. Everything had been going so well, but now it was a complete mess. They failed to kill Ye Chen and ended up getting counter-killed instead. The dignity of supreme beings was utterly gone—not to mention dignity, even their lives were on the line, and their fate was sealed.

"Zhao Yun, where is he?"

Ye Chen skipped the small talk and got straight to the point.

Zhao Yun?

Gui Sha Mo Jun and the Yin Pao Zhi Zun were stunned for a moment. Just as they thought—this guy really had a connection with Zhao Yun.

"Are you going to answer?"

The little old man cursed and tapped Gui Sha Mo Jun with his stick. This was payback for when you chased me earlier. Now, knocking you around feels damn satisfying.

With that tap, Gui Sha Mo Jun's face grew even more ferocious. He could accept being suppressed by Ye Chen, but getting his head smacked by some insignificant pest was infuriating.

"Zhao Yun, where is he?"

Ye Chen said calmly, repeating his earlier question. If he could perform a soul search, he wouldn't bother with this nonsense.

"Then kill me."

Gui Sha Mo Jun sneered wickedly, showing some backbone.

Since he was being stubborn, Ye Chen was straightforward. With a casual wave of his hand, he struck with a palm and wiped him out.

This time, it was a true obliteration of body and soul.

Gui Sha Mo Jun died with extreme frustration. Damn it, you didn't play by the rules! If you'd asked again, I might have caved.

Forget playing by the rules—Ye Chen wasn't one to indulge him.

Ye Chen didn't say a word, but his expression clearly conveyed that sentiment.

Although Gui Sha Mo Jun was destroyed, Ye Chen absorbed his Yuan Shen power and distributed it to the Hun Dun Ding, Hun Dun Fire, and Hun Dun Thunder for refinement. This left Shen Yun Suan Yuan and the little old man clicking their tongues in amazement. A supreme being was so extravagant, using a Zhi Zun's Yuan Shen to temper treasures. Such talents were rare across the entire universe.

"Thanks, boss."

The Hun Dun Ding chuckled and vibrated buzzingly, while the Hun Dun Thunder and Hun Dun Fire were equally lively.

"Focus your minds."

Ye Chen said indifferently, then split the remaining Yuan Shen into two strands, sending them into the bodies of the lion and Zi Xin for enlightenment with the power of a supreme being's soul.

Pop! Pop!

Two sounds rang out in succession. Both Zi Xin and the Chi Yan Xiong Shi broke through two major realms each. Shen Yun Suan Yuan and the little old man watched with their hearts pounding. Thinking back to their own breakthroughs, which had been so difficult, and comparing it to these two—it was a stark contrast. Using a Zhi Zun's Yuan Shen to boost a couple of minor figures? Ye Chen was truly an exemplary boss.

Facts proved that a Zhi Zun's Yuan Shen power was far more effective than any divine elixir. Even just a trace of it was a heaven-defying fortune.

"Thanks, boss."

The Xiong Shi laughed joyfully. Luck had come his way, unstoppable. Ye Chen was his destined benefactor. Even his ancestors might not have reached his current level of cultivation—this was quite the face-saver.

"Thank you, master."

Zi Xin was more solemn and knelt in gratitude, her body still trembling—whether from fear or excitement, it was hard to say. Her first half of life had been miserably tragic, but her second half was destined for a rise to prominence. Merging with a trace of a Zhi Zun's Yuan Shen was a heavenly rebirth. This transformation would accompany her for life. What Ye Chen gave her wasn't just grace, but a path full of opportunities and fortunes. Now, recalling her earlier scheming, she felt truly ashamed of her master.

Cough!

The little old man coughed and stroked his beard, giving Ye Chen a sideways glance. The meaning was clear: What about us?

What's the rush? There's still a Tian Di here!

Ye Chen didn't speak, but his expression said it all.

Hmm, reliable.

The little old man rubbed his hands, his eyes on the Yin Pao Zhi Zun sparkling with excitement.

Not just him, even the taciturn Shen Yun Suan Yuan had a gleam in his eyes. As the saying goes, those who see should share. Compared to the Xiong Shi and Zi Xin, it seemed Ye Chen favored them more. This Yin Pao Zhi Zun was on a higher level than Gui Sha Mo Jun, and his Yuan Shen power was far superior.

Looking at the Yin Pao Zhi Zun, his face had turned pale. He ignored Shen Yun Suan Yuan and the little old man, focusing only on Ye Chen. This guy was even more ruthless than he'd imagined.

"He, where is he?"

Ye Chen asked, blowing on his hand as if to say: If you cooperate, we'll all be fine; if not, I'll smack you on the head.

"He's been suppressed."

The elderly Yin Pao Zhi Zun spoke up, straight to the point, spilling the secret outright. It was all because Ye Chen didn't follow the script. If he tried to bluff, that hand would really come down. He'd worked hard to reach his current level and didn't want to die like this. As long as there was hope, living was better.

"You old thing, don't try to fool us."

The little old man scolded. "Zhao Yun is eternally indestructible. With his cultivation and combat power, who could take him down?"

"The divine tribulation."

The Yin Pao Zhi Zun didn't bother explaining further, just those four words.

"This..."

The little old man coughed dryly, and Shen Yun Suan Yuan's expression turned strange. They thought to themselves that Zhao Yun was really unlucky. In normal conditions, few could match him, but in the midst of tribulation, it was a different story.

Ye Chen showed no surprise, as if he'd expected it. This was evident from seeing Kuang Ying Jie being hunted—there must be chaos in the Shen Realm.

"Searching for the Tian Zi, is it to refine him?"

Ye Chen asked calmly.

"As you said."

The Yin Pao Zhi Zun lowered his supreme head with those words, knowing he had to behave if he wanted to live. He added, "In another hundred years, Zhao Yun will definitely be refined."

"Is it this person?"

Ye Chen spoke again, using Zhou Tian power to manifest the image of that blood-haired youth. He had a feeling this was connected, and the guy didn't look like any good sort.

"Wu Wang Mo Zun."

The Yin Pao Zhi Zun glanced at it and gave the name.

"Damn it."

Before Ye Chen could speak, the little old man cursed loudly, his anger flared from nowhere.

"The drying of Wu Wang, the destruction of Shen Shan, the collapse of Xian Ti—were these also Wu Wang Mo Zun's doing?"

Shen Yun Suan Yuan asked.

"It was to isolate the Xian and Shen realms. As for why, I don't know."

The Yin Pao Zhi Zun spoke slowly. "It's probably related to refining Zhao Yun."

Ye Chen fell silent. What more was there to say? He needed to keep searching for the Dun Jia Tian Zi. Once he found enough and lifted his seals, he could go to the Shen Realm and save him.

His silence didn't mean inaction. From the Yin Pao Zhi Zun, he drew out two strands of Yuan Shen and sent them into Shen Yun Suan Yuan and the little old man's bodies to temper their physiques—a form of enlightenment. However, both were at a bottleneck, similar to the peak of Zhun Di in the Zhu Tian realms. Advancing to Dao verification wouldn't be that simple; their rebirth depended on themselves.

"I've said all I need to."

The Yin Pao Zhi Zun said, his eyes filled with pain. Having two strands of his Yuan Shen severed, his cultivation was on the verge of dropping from Tian Di level.

"Understood."

Ye Chen waved his hand and sealed him back into the great cauldron.

"I won't kill you, but that doesn't mean I'll let you go."

Ye Chen said indifferently. Keeping this one had its uses. With that, he sent the Yin Pao Zhi Zun into a deep sleep.

If Gui Sha Mo Jun were still alive, he wouldn't know what to think. If only he'd cooperated, he might have survived.

"What now?"

The little old man coughed and looked at Ye Chen. It was unreliable, and he was genuinely worried—whether for Zhao Yun or his own master and uncle, he didn't know if they were still alive.

"I can't go up there."

Ye Chen took a swig of wine and gazed at the vast sky. At least, in his current awkward state, he couldn't reach the Shen Realm. Even if he did, it would be useless—his body was still under a terrible seal, and going would just mean death.

For now, seeking the Dun Jia Tian Zi was the priority.

"Zhao Yun's wife, Xiu Er, is also in the Xian Realm. She might be able to help."

The little old man said leisurely. "She's the one who helped you escape earlier."

"Xiu Er."

Ye Chen muttered, stroking his chin. The name sounded like it belonged to someone capable.

As he spoke, he glanced into his small world.

Hmm, there's the jade seal.

When they met, he should give Xiu Er a walnut to crack.

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