Chapter 1022: Chapter 1008: The Heart of a Villain (5,000-Word Special)
“What, is the Great Saint of Sea Suppression scared?” Seeing Ye Zhen express objections, Second Island Master Yang Ben’s expression was sowhat smug.
“Scared?”
Ye Zhen sneered, “How could that be? I just think that fighting only one person isn’t thrilling enough. My suggestion is that you arrange for two martial artists to challenge at once, wouldn’t that be more exciting?”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned, including the three of Great Saint of Jinghai, whose expressions beca very astonished!
They knew Ye Zhen’s combat power was formidable, but the problem was, no matter how strong Ye Zhen was, his actual cultivation was only in the Late Stage of the Sixth Stage Vein Forging Realm. A life-and-death battle with a Mid-stage Eighth Stage Establishnt King, with the abilities Ye Zhen had displayed, still had a chance of victory.
But facing two Establishnt Realm experts at the sa ti, the outco would be unpredictable, and if not careful, Ye Zhen could be killed and his soul extinguished.
Even the three of Great Saint of Jinghai were worried like this, the situation could be imagined.
Second Island Master Yang Ben’s face sank, smirking coldly, “Impossible!”
“Combining two battles into one and letting you challenge two at once is absolutely impossible!” Second Island Master Yang Ben declared firmly.
The reason he arranged for two battles was firstly for absolute victory, and secondly, mainly to avenge being robbed of treasure while drugged. He wanted to use his subordinates’ hands to slay Liao Feibai for revenge.
Naturally, he disagreed to rge the two battles into one!
“Lord Yang, you really asure a gentleman’s character with a petty heart!” With a mocking laugh, Ye Zhen even mocked Yang Ben.
Yang Ben’s old face suddenly turned red, and he slamd the table angrily, “Zhenhai, what do you an?”
“I an, you’re too narrow-minded and misunderstood my intention!” Ye Zhen said.
“What I said about adding another challenger wasn’t to rge the two challenges into one. The total number of challenges won’t change.
I just request that the martial artist you arranged to challenge increase from one to two! That’s more exhilarating!” Ye Zhen laughed heartily!
“Ah?”
Everyone present couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise. The two challenges themselves were already very difficult with low winning odds. Who could have foreseen that Ye Zhen would voluntarily increase the difficulty.
With Ye Zhen’s explanation, Second Island Master Yang Ben suddenly felt very embarrassed. Only with his thick skin could he maintain a stern face and resu his seat. If it were anyone else, they might want to crawl into a hole and hide.
“Great Saint of Sea Suppression, challenging two at once, this is your own request. If you lose or get killed, you can’t go back on your word!” Second Island Master Yang Ben quickly refocused on the matter itself.
“Of course, the way Lord Yang does things isn’t sothing I could learn!” Ye Zhen sneered!
Yang Ben’s gaze suddenly shifted to the number of Establishnt Realm Kings behind him, preparing to select an Establishnt King to go on stage.
Ye Zhen’s voice also rang out again at this mont, “Island Master Yin, I heard Yin Yang Island has a Third Housekeeper with the nickna One Ear nad Miao Tong?”
The Third Housekeeper Miao Tong, who was standing among the crowd, bulged the veins on his forehead upon hearing this. If not for the occasion, he almost rushed out to fight Ye Zhen imdiately.
He didn’t even have a nickna One Ear.
But previously, after being sliced by Liao Feibai, since One Ear wasn’t very important, he hadn’t used the extrely precious pill needed to regenerate a limb to grow another ear, and now he only had one ear.
So, so martial artists secretly called Miao Tong One Ear, and having overheard this, Miao Tong had killed quite a few people.
Now, the nickna One Ear had beco a thorn in Miao Tong’s side.
“Miao Tong?”
Yin Yi turned back to look, then said to Ye Zhen, “Great Saint of Sea Suppression, please speak directly!”
“Alright, then I’ll speak directly!”
After slightly cupping his hands towards Yin Yi, Ye Zhen sharply pointed at Miao Tong and angrily scolded: “The reason my senior sister got into conflict with Lord Yang is all because of this wicked servant currying favor with his master, forcibly abducting my senior sister to present her to Lord Yang as a cultivation furnace, which led to all the subsequent enmity!”
“Fortunately, the heavens protected my senior sister, allowing her to escape. In the end, Miao Tong is the culprit behind this disaster. Later, I want to challenge Second Butler Tao Bofeng and Third Housekeeper Miao Tong at the sa ti!” Ye Zhen shouted loudly!
Of course, Ye Zhen understood well that the real culprit was actually Second Island Master Yang Ben; however, it also started with Miao Tong.
Thinking about how his senior sister almost had to detonate the Blood Soul Talisman and completely vanished, a chill flooded Ye Zhen’s heart.
Upon arriving at Yin Yang Island today, Ye Zhen was intent on exacting revenge on Miao Tong, prioritizing avenging his senior sister Liao Feibai.
Having no prior opportunity, Ye Zhen seized the chance during this challenge.
Ye Zhen’s proposal took everyone by surprise.
Even among the three Great Saints of Jinghai, no one expected Ye Zhen to challenge an additional person for this reason!
The most surprised was Liao Feibai!
In truth, from her heart, Liao Feibai harbored deep hatred for Miao Tong, for nearly destroying a life and staining the honor of a woman.
Liao Feibai wished to cut Miao Tong to pieces, but her limited strength and the constraints of their environnt ant she could only endure silently.
Unexpectedly, Ye Zhen risked himself by proposing to challenge Miao Tong for her revenge, sprouting complex feelings in her heart.
Yin Yi and Yang Ben both looked towards their third housekeeper of Yin Yang Island, Miao Tong.
In theory, Miao Tong wasn’t the best choice for an extra challenge; though he was at the mid-seventh stage of the Establishnt Realm with a High Grade Spirit Artifact given by them, he was not as strong as a Ninth Stage King.
Ye Zhen knew Yin Yi and Yang Ben’s thoughts; he insisted on challenging Miao Tong to prevent Yang Ben from suggesting another opponent.
With a sneer, he taunted Miao Tong, “One-eared one, if you lack the courage to challenge alongside others, kneel and admit your wrongdoings to my senior sister with three loud kowtows, and I’ll spare you this ti, choosing soone else!”
Before Miao Tong could respond, Ye Zhen turned to Grand Island Lord Yin Yi, “Island Master Yin, your third housekeeper isn’t fit to bear children; he’s more suited to guarding the inner court. As for the housekeeper position, better not appoint such a person.
Avoid embarrassnt and disgrace to Yin Yang Island’s na!”
Ye Zhen’s words were venomous!
Even the Great Saint of Jinghai nodded secretly.
Having spoken so, if Miao Tong dared not fight, his reputation would be tarnished, unable to raise his head on Yin Yang Island, let alone hold the housekeeper position.
On Yin Yang Island, the three housekeepers manage all internal and external affairs, representing the island. If Miao Tong shrank from battle today, despite the two island lords’ trust, they couldn’t allow him to remain as housekeeper.
Miao Tong, a smart man who attained the housekeeper position with his mid-seventh stage Establishnt Realm cultivation among powerful contenders, understood the situation swiftly.
He knew that if he didn’t dare to fight today, he’d be unable to raise his head on Yin Yang Island forever.
Before Yin Yi and Yang Ben could speak, Miao Tong leapt out.
“Since the Sea Suppressing Great Saint wants to participate, it’s my supre honor. However, should I accidentally injure or kill the Great Saint in battle, I hope the three Great Saints won’t bla !”
Miao Tong’s first words were directed at Ye Zhen, the latter at the three Great Saints of Jinghai.
“If you truly have the capability, feel free to exhibit it; we won’t bla you!” The Great Sage of Fug Hai retorted with a cold laugh!
Ye Zhen’s gaze turned to Yin Yi and Yang Ben, “And what do the two island lords think? If you feel Miao Tong’s cultivation is inadequate, feel free to switch opponents!”
Even Yang Ben, thick-skinned as he was, felt awkward saying anything.
Today’s dual challenge was already designed for Ye Zhen’s side to lose both matches, which was shaless enough.
Now with Ye Zhen voluntarily suggesting an additional opponent, insisting on replacing Miao Tong with a Ninth Stage Establishnt expert would be utterly disgraceful.
If word of this event spread, it could beco a lifeti joke for Yang Ben.
Moreover, although Miao Tong was only mid-seventh stage Establishnt, with a High Grade Spirit Artifact bestowed upon him, his strength wasn’t far behind an early Ninth Stage King.
Furthermore, fighting two individuals individually versus one against two is entirely different; another king at the fourth or fifth Establishnt stage could, at a critical mont, influence the battle’s outco!
With a cold snort, it was decided!
“With the challenge details finalized, may I ask the two island lords, when shall we comnce?” The Great Sage of Fug Hai urged.
Yang Ben and Yin Yi exchanged a glance and simultaneously shouted, “Then let’s begin now!”
In the next instant, with a light wave of Yang Ben’s hand, the thousands of martial artists in the square imdiately retreated to the edges of the grand hall square like a receding tide.
Subsequently, Yang Ben pointed to the sky, “Every plant and tree on Yin Yang Island is hard-earned. During the challenge later, fight in the air. Unless necessary, do not extend the battle to the ground!”
“Everyone, ascend for the challenge!”
With a shout, several challengers simultaneously ascended into the sky.
As they ascended, Tao Bofeng, the second housekeeper of Yin Yang Island, and Miao Tong, the one-eared third housekeeper, stepped forward at the sa ti, standing ten ters apart, and then both looked at Ye Zhen!
“Great Saint of Sea Suppression, please!”
Ye Zhen’s figure suddenly shot up into the sky, stopping a thousand ters away from the two. With a flick of his shoulder, the Xuan Fire Battle Armor, flickering like flas, covered his entire body.
“Junior Brother, be careful!” Liao Feibai’s divine soul telecommunication suddenly appeared in Ye Zhen’s mind.
Ye Zhen turned back and confidently nodded at Liao Feibai, then extended his hand and said, “You two, please!”
“Please!”
Though speaking, Tao Bofeng and Miao Tong of Yin Yang Island showed no intention of imdiately making a move.
Each had a high-grade spirit artifact exuding a terrifying aura suddenly appear in front of their chests, and they began to frantically channel their spiritual power into each of their respective high-grade spirit artifacts.
The montum emanating from the two began to climb rapidly, reaching its peak almost within a single breath.
Watching the two raise their montum, Ye Zhen’s mouth suddenly curled up.
It seems this battle would be much easier than Ye Zhen had imagined!
As they remained still, Ye Zhen also remained motionless. However, suddenly, Ye Zhen’s figure beca hazy, as if shrouded in a layer of mist.
At a glance, Ye Zhen was clearly there, but if one tried to see clearly, they couldn’t!
“Second Brother, you’ve fought Fourth Brother a few tis. What do you think Fourth Brother’s chances of winning this battle are?” In the distance, the sowhat worried Great Sage of Jinghai and Great Sage of Fug Hai communicated through their divine souls.
Upon hearing this, the Great Sage of Fug Hai sighed softly, “Initially, Fourth Brother’s chances weren’t high. I estimated it wasn’t even four-tenths, but now it’s different!”
“What’s the difference?” The Great Sage of Jinghai was a bit tense, “How many chances does he have now?”
“Now, Fourth Brother’s success rate could be as high as eighty or even ninety percent…” the Great Sage of Fug Hai replied.
The expression of the Great Sage of Jinghai changed slightly, sowhat surprised, “Ninety percent, how is this possible?”
“Big Brother, you haven’t sparred with Fourth Brother yet! If these two guys went all out with an aggressive attack from the start, Fourth Brother’s success rate might not even be thirty percent.
But these two fools are too greedy, wanting not only to win but also to kill Fourth Brother. They didn’t rush to attack but instead gathered montum!
That brings them closer to defeat!”
Upon hearing this, the Great Sage of Fug Hai was a bit anxious, “I understand their greed. With our intervention, if it’s just victory, they definitely can’t kill Fourth Brother. They’re gathering montum to strike Fourth Brother with thunderous force, not giving us a chance to intervene!
But why would gathering montum first and not rushing to attack lead to their defeat? I don’t quite understand that?”
“Big Brother, you don’t know Fourth Brother’s killing move… Look, they’ve made a move!” At the crucial point, the Great Sage of Fug Hai suddenly pointed to the sky and stared intently!
At this mont, both Tao Bofeng and Miao Tong’s montum had reached its peak.
When montum reaches its peak, it’s ti to unleash a decisive blow to kill the enemy.
“Great Saint of Sea Suppression, please teach us!”
From afar, with a cupped hand salute, Tao Bofeng and Miao Tong both shouted angrily, and the radiant high-grade spirit artifacts before them, dazzling enough to rival the sun, suddenly issued a piercing shriek, like two teors, fiercely blasting toward Ye Zhen!
And at that very instant, Ye Zhen moved!
However, the part of Ye Zhen that moved was his eyes!
His half-closed eyes suddenly opened wide, and a dark crimson Soul Refining Divine Light shot out furiously from Ye Zhen’s pupils, as swiftly as the spreading light of the rising sun, blasting toward Tao Bofeng!
The mont they sensed the terrifying divine soul waves emanating from Ye Zhen’s Soul Refining Divine Light, both Grand Island Lord Yin Yi and Second Island Master Yang Ben tensed up, and a hint of worry appeared in their eyes as they glanced at each other!
Unleashing a divine soul attack right away, this was completely inconsistent with their predictions!
Moreover, the fluctuation of this divine soul attack was so vast and mysterious that even they couldn’t fully sense it, making them uneasy!
Instantly, three beams of light crossed each other in mid-air!
What shocked everyone was the speed of Ye Zhen’s Soul Refining Divine Light, which was extraordinarily fast, even faster than the gleaming high-grade spirit artifacts shot by Tao Bofeng and Miao Tong!
This is related to the nature of divine soul power.
The saying “as the mind goes, so does intent,” actually refers to the speed of divine soul power, which is incredibly fast, faster than any other type of spiritual power attack!
Thus, when the three attacks appeared simultaneously, it was Ye Zhen’s Soul Refining Divine Light that struck first instead.
Gazing at the Soul Refining Divine Light, Tao Bofeng’s mouth was full of confidence. A divine soul attack launched by a Sixth Stage Vein Forging martial artist has its limits, no matter how strong it is!
However, to have achieved the title of Heavenly Wing Fourth Saint Great Saint of Sea Suppression with just a cultivation at the Sixth Stage of Vein Forging, this person must have sothing extraordinary.
Therefore, Tao Bofeng took this divine soul attack aid at him very seriously!
Almost at the instant the Soul Refining Divine Light appeared, Tao Bofeng pushed his divine sense to the extre, laying down layers of tangible divine soul defenses, not only outside the soul sea but even outside his body as well!
Within a flash, before the Soul Refining Divine Light could strike, Tao Bofeng had densely laid down at least fifty divine soul defenses inside and outside his body!
Especially the divine soul defenses emitting a condensed tricolor radiance in front of him, they looked especially beautiful under the sunlight!
Sizzle!
The dark crimson Soul Refining Divine Light suddenly blasted forth!
Effortlessly, as if passing through a series of sheets of paper, Ye Zhen’s Soul Refining Divine Light nearly simultaneously pierced through the over thirty layers of divine soul defenses Tao Bofeng densely placed outside his body, directly crashing into Tao Bofeng’s forehead!
And the arm-thick Soul Refining Divine Light from Ye Zhen showed little sign of weakening!
Witnessing this scene, both Grand Island Lord Yin Yi and Second Island Master Yang Ben, who were closely monitoring the battle, abruptly stood up, their eyes filled with shock!
Like effortlessly tearing through over thirty layers of divine soul defenses outside the body, that…..
“Ah…..”
The terrifying scream of Yin Yang Island’s second housekeeper, Tao Bofeng, echoed through the sky almost at the sa ti. Tao Bofeng clutched his head in imnse pain, screeching in agony.
Blood, as thick as thumbs, began to wildly spurt from all seven orifices.
The scream halved and abruptly stopped. With eyes rolled back, the screeching Tao Bofeng fainted, dropping like a dead fish from the sky!
Even as he plumted, blood continued to gush from his seven orifices, causing a rain of blood to fall from the sky!
“How is this possible? How could this happen?” Yin Yi and Yang Ben both muttered, their eyes filled with shock and confusion. Tao Bofeng being blasted into unconsciousness with a single move almost symbolized the failure of this challenge!
Ah, Second Island Master Yang Ben’s eyes suddenly lit up, abruptly glancing at the two high-grade spirit artifacts transford into fleeting streams, whistling toward Ye Zhen in the sky!
“Big Brother, look here, this brat is dood if he’s hit!”
Though Tao Bofeng was unconscious, the high-grade spirit artifact he propelled with his montum at its peak, along with the high-grade spirit artifact blasted by Third Housekeeper Miao Tong, continued their inertia toward Ye Zhen!
At this mont, the two high-grade spirit artifacts, one from the left and the other from the right, launched a sky-covering offensive at Ye Zhen, barely a hundred ters away, ready to crash into Ye Zhen in the next instant!
With the shout from Second Island Master Yang Ben, the focus of all martial artists present shifted onto Ye Zhen!
Everyone wanted to know, in the next instant, would he live or die?
In this instant, even the three Saints, including the Great Sage of Jinghai, stood up in nervous anticipation! (To be continued. If you like this work, please co to Qidian (qidian) to vote for recomndations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.)
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