Just as the massive axe was about to strike Ye Chen, Ye Chen’s sword was instantly unsheathed.
The sword light was like a torrent, sweeping out of the scabbard along with the Celestial Mark Sword.
"Swish!"
The intense light caused Liu ng’s eyes to sting, blinding him completely.
The onlookers around were similarly affected.
"Clang!"
A massive noise echoed.
Then there was a resounding boom.
When the sword light dissipated and everyone’s vision cleared, their eyes nearly popped out in disbelief!
The hulking Liu ng lay in a deep pit on the ground, moaning and covered in blood, convulsing uncontrollably.
As for Ye Chen.
He stood there as if nothing had happened.
Just a mont ago, they were discussing whether Ye Chen could last ten moves at most.
Liu ng himself declared he could make Ye Chen cry for his parents in just three moves.
Yet, the result was that Ye Chen struck down Liu ng with a single sword swing!
Although Liu ng’s underestimation contributed, it still proved Ye Chen’s formidable strength.
In the crowd, whose expressions were changing, a smiling woman stepped forward and said, "Ye Chen, Liu ng won’t be able to get out of bed for at least ten days to half a month, but he asked for it.
But now we’re short of people in our plan, so I’m inviting you to join us."
Ye Chen replied, "I told you, I’m not interested in your plan; I have my own way to handle things."
This was already a polite response.
These people were just hoping to see him get chopped down by Liu ng earlier.
Ye Chen naturally wouldn’t team up with them!
The woman frowned and said, "Ye Chen, the beasts rampaging in Frost City are not that simple. Acting alone is asking to be killed.
Recently, many have died acting solo; even a prodigy ranked over sixty on the Qingyun Ranking nearly lost their life.
Join us.
I’m Zhang Cuihua, ranked seventy-three on the Qingyun Ranking.
Our team also includes a prodigy ranked seventy-five and two others ranked in the eighties."
Ye Chen had no interest in engaging with this Zhang Cuihua.
A bunch of rabble, that’s what they were.
Teaming up with them would surely bring bad luck!
"No need, you all can go about your business." Ye Chen turned to leave.
But at that mont.
A group of soldiers wearing standard Frost City armor rushed in, carrying a stretcher covered with a white cloth.
The leading officer said, "We just found a man dead at ho in the city, and the way he died seems to be caused by the beast’s power. The City Lord specifically ordered us to bring the body here to help you analyze the beast’s power."
Having said that, the officer gestured, and the soldiers placed the stretcher down, then departed.
At this mont, a man stepped forward and lifted the white cloth on the stretcher.
A corpse with twisted bones and flesh rotting at a visible speed ca into Ye Chen’s sight.
Ye Chen stared, activating the Martial Arts True Eye, and he noticed a familiar aura from the corpse.
After a brief look, Ye Chen turned and left.
The City Lord’s Mansion had arranged accommodations.
Ye Chen stayed in the room, organizing his thoughts.
Though he had just arrived, he had already discovered so rather peculiar things.
"Should I first return to the True Martial Hall to call for help or continue investigating a bit more?" Ye Chen murmured.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
At this mont, the room door was knocked on.
Ye Chen lifted his hand, and a breeze swept over, opening the door.
A young man was standing at the entrance.
"Brother Ye, forgive the intrusion!" The man cupped his hands in respect.
Ye Chen asked, "And who might you be?"
"I am Lin Si, ranked sixty-three on the Qingyun Ranking."
Ye Chen said, "Please, co in."
Lin Si entered the room, casually closing the door behind him, and said, "Brother Ye, your talent is astounding. I heard about you defeating Liu ng with a single sword. I am truly impressed!"
Ye Chen replied, "You must be the prodigy Zhang Cuihua ntioned who acted alone and had a brush with death at the Ghost Gate, right?"
Lin Si: "...Yes!"
How hurtful!
Ye Chen asked, "Brother Lin, why did you co looking for ?"
Lin Si said, "Brother Ye, I want to team up with you!"
Ye Chen chuckled and asked, "Why?"
Lin Si said, "The problems in Frost City aren’t as simple as they seem. You are a smart person, Brother Ye, you must have so suspicions."
Ye Chen said, "Indeed, I am smart, but I just got here and know nothing."
Lin Si continued, "Brother Ye, Zhang Cuihua and her team’s action tonight is dood to fail. If you and I team up and watch from the shadows, we might uncover so secrets."
Ye Chen chuckled and said, "Brother Lin, it would be better if you explained clearly, otherwise I’m at a loss here."
"Brother Ye, don’t you find Lv Baishuang from Frost City suspicious?" Lin Si said mysteriously, in a low voice.
Ye Chen’s eyes glead, and he said, "More details please."
"I’m not entirely sure yet, but if we go out tonight, we’ll find out!" Lin Si assured.
Ye Chen nodded and said, "Alright!"
"Brother Ye, prepare yourself, and I will do the sa. I’ll co to get you for tonight’s action!"
After Lin Si left, Ye Chen closed the door.
He realized that it would be difficult to extricate himself now.
Just now, Lin Si also had the sa aura as Lv Baishuang and that corpse.
Lin Si might harbor ill intentions!
Ye Chen was very confident in his ability to take down Lin Si.
However, if it ca to Lv Baishuang, it would be quite troubleso.
After all, he’s a strong practitioner of the Heaven-Reaching Realm.
Of course, Lv Baishuang’s injuries were real, and his strength had significantly diminished.
However, even with diminished strength, he’s not easy to handle.
But even if he couldn’t win, with the speed of a perfected Vertical Earth Golden Light, surviving shouldn’t be an issue.
If he ran away now, it would be even more troubleso.
Better to see what they’re planning, catching them unawares would be safer!
Of course, that’s the worst-case scenario; maybe he was wrong?
Shaking his head, Ye Chen sat directly on the bed, closing his eyes to ditate.
There might be a big battle tonight, and he needed to ensure his peak condition.
......
The City Lord’s Mansion, a secret chamber.
Lin Si stood inside, head lowered, looking reverent, "Godfather, everything is set. Ye Chen has taken the bait. Tonight, Zhang Cuihua and others will act, and I will take Ye Chen to the Blood Sacrifice Array."
"Boom!"
Another heavy stone door opened within the secret chamber.
Lv Baishuang walked out from behind it, a black snake as thick as an arm coiled around him.
The black snake’s body was covered in scales that shimred with a ghastly gleam, and its eyes glowed with intense red light!
"Godfather, shouldn’t we wait a little longer? Triggering the blood sacrifice now might not fully restore you to your peak. If we attract a few more young prodigies from the Qingyun Ranking..."
Lv Baishuang said, "I could wait longer, but the Netherworld Blood Snake can’t wait any longer..."
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