"Huuu—"
Inside the treasury of the Cold Wind Sect, Ye Chen let out a long breath, his eyes glinting sharply.
'I've finally broken through to the extreme Tenth Layer of the Blood Coagulation Realm.'
'With my current combat power, I could probably even defeat a master at the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Sea Realm, couldn't I?'
After stepping into the Tenth Layer of the Blood Coagulation Realm,
Ye Chen felt as if his very life form had been transformed.
A majestic life force surged through his body like a great river, flowing without end.
His vast Spiritual Power was countless times stronger than that of a Cultivator at the Ninth Layer of the Blood Coagulation Realm!
The transformation was enormous, as if he had been completely reborn!
'Right now, I should be able to barely compare to an Ancient Demon God at the same stage, right?'
Ye Chen stroked his chin, lost in thought.
He had been cultivating for three days and had used a considerable amount of the treasury's suitable resources.
He planned to scoop up the rest and then head back to the Luoyun Sect to check on things.
After all, those Demon Dao masters he had released from the Luoyun Sect's dungeon were waiting for his return.
Moreover, Ye Chen had been dwelling on Fairy Luoxia's words.
'Back then, when the cultivation factions clashed, the Qin family was caught in the crossfire. The family was shattered, leaving Tongtong and me to wander the streets…'
'This wasn't an accident?'
'Could someone have been pulling the strings from the shadows?'
'And what exactly is in the depths of the Luoyun Sect's dungeon?'
Ye Chen remembered clearly. When he had first left the dungeon, he had distinctly felt a strange fluctuation there.
But at the time, he was so focused on finding Tongtong that he left without a second thought.
Thinking back now, there were indeed many strange things about that dungeon.
Ye Chen took a deep breath. He felt that the number of mysteries in his heart was only growing.
After stashing all the useful items in his Storage Ring, Ye Chen finally left the treasury.
He had been inside for a full three days and had no idea what things were like outside.
'I just killed someone from the Provincial Government three days ago. I wonder if they've made a move yet…'
Ye Chen muttered to himself, his expression melancholic.
Tongtong was gone. He was now alone and untethered; he didn't really have anything to worry about.
However, just as he stepped out of the treasury, Ye Chen scented something unusual.
The entire Cold Wind Sect was unnaturally quiet.
Ye Chen looked up.
He saw Shen Yanyue standing not far away with a group of the Cold Wind Sect's upper echelon, seemingly waiting for him to emerge from seclusion.
Upon seeing Ye Chen, a mocking smile flickered across her beautiful face.
"What are you all doing gathered here?"
Ye Chen frowned.
"What are we doing? We're waiting for you, of course, Lord Saint Heir."
Shen Yanyue's tone was mocking.
Although she still addressed Ye Chen as Saint Heir, there wasn't a trace of respect in her voice.
Ye Chen's frown smoothed, and his expression suddenly turned indifferent.
He glanced at Shen Yanyue and said coolly, "Sect Leader Shen, it seems you've found some new backing during the three days I was away."
"Of course." Shen Yanyue could no longer hold back and let out a charming laugh. "Oh, Ye Chen, Ye Chen, you didn't really think we'd just surrender and let you order us around, did you?"
"Lord Yan, my apologies for the wait. He is the one who murdered Elder Zhong—Ye Chen!"
Shen Yanyue and the other Cold Wind Sect leaders suddenly turned to the side with respectful expressions.
As her voice fell,
A middle-aged man walked out slowly from the adjacent shadows.
He had a cold face and a large saber at his waist, his body surging with a biting killing intent.
He shot Ye Chen an icy glance, then gave an indifferent order, "You're coming with me to the Provincial Government."
His tone was forceful, allowing no room for argument!
"Ye Chen, this is Commander Yan, one of the three great Law Enforcement Commanders of the Provincial Government."
"You ignored all advice and killed a man from the Provincial Government. Your crime is grave, your actions despicable. I advise you not to put up any pointless resistance. Just come to the Provincial Government and accept your punishment."
Shen Yanyue said with a sinister sneer.
Behind her, the upper echelon of the Cold Wind Sect sneered.
'So, the people from the Provincial Government really came.'
Ye Chen's expression didn't change, but he was inwardly surprised.
For the Provincial Government to act so quickly, someone must have deliberately sent them the news.
And that person was most likely Shen Yanyue!
"Do you really think he alone can take me down?"
Even facing Law Enforcement Commander Yan Qiushi, Ye Chen remained utterly fearless, his expression one of pure defiance!
"Hmph!"
"I knew a brat like you was arrogant and wouldn't give in so easily."
Shen Yanyue's smile didn't fade; she still looked completely confident.
"Lord Buddha's Son, this wicked disciple has committed monstrous sins and is incredibly arrogant. I'm afraid we'll have to trouble you to act shortly."
A burly figure suddenly leaped down from a pavilion, SLAMMING heavily into the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust!
The dust settled, revealing the figure within.
It was a shirtless Monk! He was built like an ox, his expression ferocious. His chest was crisscrossed with scars, and his aura was overwhelmingly intimidating!
"I hear that despite being a disciple of a righteous sect, you colluded with the Demon Dao and brought about a sect's destruction!"
"A traitorous disciple like you should come to my temple and suffer the pain of having your bones crushed to dust!!!"
The Thunder Sound War Buddha spoke, his voice booming like thunder, absolutely shocking.
Many of the weaker Cold Wind Sect disciples clutched their aching ears, staggering back.
His terrifying power struck fear into the hearts of the crowd, their faces draining of color!
"Is that everyone?"
However, facing this famous Monk from Lei Province, Ye Chen's expression remained as calm as still water.
"If you have any other helpers, feel free to call them out."
"Let me see just how much backup you've managed to gather against me in these three days!"
"Ye Chen!"
"You deserve to die!!!"
Just then, a furious roar echoed from a side hall in the distance.
In an instant, the entire side hall EXPLODED into countless fragments, and a figure strode out from within, landing in their midst!
His robes were in disarray, his hair whipping about like silver serpents, and his entire being emanated a demonic aura.
His gaze, fixed on Ye Chen, was filled with a boundless rage that was terrifying to behold.
"And who are you?"
Ye Chen looked up at the newcomer, his expression placid, not at all intimidated by the man's appearance.
"I am the Sect Leader of the Nine Nether Sect, Yang Yan!"
"You were the one who ordered this old dog to kill my son, weren't you?"
With that, Yang Yan made a casual gesture, and a blood-soaked figure was yanked into his grasp.
It was Mu Shanhong!
At this moment, his face was a mask of terror and regret, his eyes fixed on Shen Yanyue, full of venomous hatred.
'If this bitch hadn't snitched and told Yang Yan the truth, how could I have ended up in such a miserable state?'
In the span of a few blinks, three figures with overwhelming auras and astonishing power had suddenly appeared.