The thunderclouds above the nine heavens did not disperse, cutting off everyone's perception, making it difficult even for the Great Saints to investigate and not knowing what was happening inside.

When Ye Chen first entered, there were still tremors within the thunderclouds, as if a fierce battle was taking place.

However, these tremors did not last long before they completely disappeared, as if the battle had already ended with a winner.

The sky full of thunderclouds stopped their agitation, and both heaven and earth fell silent, everyone holding their breath and waiting.

Yet, Ye Chen's figure was nowhere to be seen for a long time, causing many people to speculate that Ye Chen had fallen victim to the tribulation, struck down by the Heavenly Dao!

However, some disagreed with this view, arguing that with the catastrophic turmoil approaching, the Heavenly Dao needed strong warriors for Dao protection, and Ye Chen was qualified for this role, so the Heavenly Dao should not destroy him!

"There are many strong warriors in the world, why would the Heavenly Dao need Ye Chen for protection?" someone scoffed, convinced that Ye Chen was doomed and could not be spared by the Heavenly Dao.

"There are many strong warriors in the world, but how many are like Ye Chen?" a passerby fan of Ye Chen retorted. "Ye Chen's ferocity is renowned, making epic wills flee in defeat, forcing the Great Saints to kneel and bow; how many can boast such dominance?"

Ye Chen burst out from the cocoon of light, displaying overpowering battle strength, forcing the epics to retreat!

Moreover, when Ye Chen entered the Canglan Realm, it was as if he walked into an empty field, making a group of Great Saints bow their heads and kowtow; how many can exhibit such dominance?

Many did not favor Ye Chen, believing he was too reckless and would certainly be struck down by the Heavenly Dao.

But some still had faith in Ye Chen, as he was too dazzling!

The Heavenly Dao requires warriors for protection; why would it kill a genius and diminish its own strength?

"Hmph, Ye Chen scorns the Heavenly Dao; how could he not die?"

Chang Mei, Qing Tian, and Po Jun among others gathered together, sneering at the tribulation clouds above, convinced that Ye Chen was doomed.

The Heavenly Dao indeed needs protectors, but the protector doesn't necessarily have to be Ye Chen!

There are many Innate beings in the universe, each a natural deity; why would the Heavenly Dao fixate on Ye Chen?

Moreover, Ye Chen has offended the dignity of the Heavenly Dao, an unforgivable crime, thus Ye Chen must die!

Chang Mei, Tao Ti, and Qing Tian among a group of Great Saints, to force Ye Chen's demise, shamelessly knelt and kowtowed to him!

If Ye Chen were killed by the Heavenly Dao, they could still salvage their dignity!

But, should Ye Chen survive this crisis, they would have no place to hide their shame!

Thus, in the hearts of many Great Saints, Ye Chen must die no matter what!

"Is Ye Chen dead or not, why haven't the thunderclouds dispersed?"

Everyone was waiting for the thunderclouds to dissipate and reveal the result of this battle. But the thunderclouds rolled on, growing more dense, with no signs of dispersal.

"Could it be that the battle is still ongoing, just having shifted from a visible battle to an invisible one?" Strong warriors can clash with Divine Sense, which, though lacking grand displays, can still decide life and death.

"You're overestimating Ye Chen; at most, he can challenge epic levels, what right does he have to engage in an invisible battle with the Heavenly Dao?" someone sneered disdainfully.

"Then why haven't the thunderclouds dispersed, why hasn't Ye Chen appeared, nor the Heavenly Dao shown itself?"

It's been too long since Ye Chen joined the Heavenly Dao in the clouds for a battle! Moreover, neither party had emerged, sparking endless speculation.

"Look quickly, someone is coming out!"

Suddenly, someone shouted, like a thunderbolt startling everyone.

A figure walked out of the thunderclouds, appearing before everyone!

"Heavens! It's Ye Chen, he's not dead!"

Everyone looked at the figure, and upon seeing his true face, gasped in shock.

Ye Chen had entered the battle in the clouds and actually walked out alive, not dead?!

"Ye Chen fought with the Heavenly Dao and actually returned alive, this, this, this..." Someone looked at the figure, too shocked to speak.

"Haha, Ye Chen indeed isn't dead, the heavens haven't taken him!"

Seeing Ye Chen, some people laughed heartily, faces full of reverence, fanaticism, awe... these were all his passerby fans.

"Ye Chen, we bow to you, having already angered the Heavenly Dao!"

"Moreover, Ye Chen is arrogant and prideful, scorning the Heavenly Dao, how could it not kill him?"

"Ye Chen is not dead, what are we to do?"

"Heavens, why is this happening, he's actually not dead?!"

Tao Ti, Qing Tian, Po Jun, Yu Dao... a group of Great Saints looked at Ye Chen, their faces filled with horror, as if they'd seen a ghost alive.

They had knelt and kowtowed to Ye Chen, discarding all dignity, convinced that Ye Chen would be slain by the Heavenly Dao, and they could salvage their dignity.

But they never thought that Ye Chen would return, unslain by the Heavenly Dao!

The moment Ye Chen appeared, this group of Great Saints felt like dying!

"Ye Chen actually came back alive, this is truly unexpected, but where is his strength?" Xiahou Chun looked at Ye Chen, the first to notice something amiss... Ye Chen's strength was gone!

"Hey, what has happened? Ye Chen's aura is so weak, it's like that of a mortal!"

Finally, someone noticed something was wrong; Ye Chen's aura was too weak, just like an ordinary being, fragile and weak!

"What's this situation? Ye Chen returned alive, but his strength is gone!"

Everyone noticed this fact, for Ye Chen's weakness was too apparent to hide!

"I don't want to erupt in murder now, hopefully, no one provokes me..." Ye Chen, having walked out of the thunderclouds, felt countless gazes and silently mused to himself.

Ye Chen didn't want to stand out too much, so he concealed all his sharpness, making himself appear as ordinary as a mortal!

However, Ye Chen wants to keep a low profile, but it may not be as he wishes, because he has too many adversaries!

"Haha, Ye Chen, your power has vanished. Is this the Heavenly Dao's punishment for you?"

Sure enough, someone burst into laughter, the sound like booming thunder, drawing everyone's attention.

This person is none other than the Taotie Great Saint, who upon seeing Ye Chen's weak state, immediately laughs arrogantly.

At this moment, everyone quieted down, and the atmosphere became somewhat eerie.

The conflict between the Taotie Great Saint and Ye Chen, everyone is aware of it!

Previously, Ye Chen was powerful and invincible, oppressing the Taotie Great Saint, forcing him to kneel and kowtow!

But now Ye Chen's power is weakened, while the Taotie Great Saint remains strong, this...

Moreover, Ye Chen's crisis isn't only with the Taotie but includes Qing Tian, and other Great Saints like Po Jun!

Everyone looks at Ye Chen, wanting to see how he will respond and resolve the current predicament.

"Do you want to die?" Ye Chen looked at the Taotie Great Saint, appearing very calm.

However, when his words fell, the place burst into uproar, and everyone was no longer calm.

Ye Chen is in a weak period, yet he remains so assertive. Is he not afraid of death?

"Hahaha!" The Taotie Great Saint laughed angrily. "Ye Chen, you truly don't know the meaning of death, daring to speak to me in such a way!"

"Why don't you try being arrogant once more?" Ye Chen frowned. "Have you forgotten? Just now you were beaten by me until you spat blood, kneeling on the ground to kowtow to me. Does that not teach you a lesson?"

"..."

Ye Chen's tone was very indifferent, but everyone was stunned, even the Taotie Great Saint was taken aback.

A group of Great Saints was forced to kowtow to Ye Chen, this spectacle was seen by everyone, yet no one dared to mention it!

Because this implicates so much, concerning the dignity of a group of Great Saints, it is a taboo topic!

Yet, such a taboo topic was casually mentioned by Ye Chen, as if talking about something trivial!

If Ye Chen were still powerful, speaking like this would not be problematic!

But now, he is pathetically weak, having lost all his power… isn't this courting death?

"Ye Chen, you're courting death!" The Taotie Great Saint roared at Ye Chen with a contorted face.

"Dare disrespect me again, I'll slaughter you!" Ye Chen asserted forcefully.

"..."

The crowd glanced at Ye Chen and then at the Taotie Great Saint, somewhat unsure, where does this guy's confidence come from?

Ye Chen has already lost his power, weak beyond measure, while the Taotie Great Saint is still at the peak, how can he remain so strong?

"Taotie, you're ultimately a beast, not as clever as a human!" Ye Chen sighed.

"What did you say!" The Taotie Great Saint growled.

"I said you're physically strong but mentally weak, too impatient!" Ye Chen said. "Look at Dao Yi, Chang Mei, Qing Tian, they haven't moved, it's just you, foolishly making yourself the target!"

"What if I'm deliberately feigning weakness and you provoke me? I could kill you with one slap!"

"..."

Ye Chen spoke as if it were true, leaving the Taotie Great Saint stunned, momentarily frozen, not knowing what to do.

Moreover, not just the Taotie Great Saint, but everyone else was stunned too!

Ye Chen has always played against norms, if he were truly playful, feigning weakness... how many would end up ensnared?

"What was the result of your battle with the Heavenly Dao, how did you become so weak?" The Taotie Great Saint processed the information, became calm, and asked Ye Chen in a deep voice.

"Do I need you to meddle in my affairs?" Ye Chen replied impatiently. "Hurry up and get out of my way, or I'll kill you!"

"..."

Ye Chen is absolutely a legendary figure; once he speaks, it's unforgettable, leaving everyone speechless.

"How would I know if you're bluffing?" The Taotie Great Saint still blocked the path, not intending to retreat.

Ye Chen's aura is too weak, and extremely disordered, as if heavily injured, reaching the brink of exhaustion.

"A dragon is always a dragon, even if I'm left with a breath, I can still kill you!" Ye Chen looked at the Taotie Great Saint, his eyes flashing with cold light.

"..."

The Taotie Great Saint and Ye Chen's eyes met, he felt a chill in his heart, an indescribable horror.

Rumble!

Suddenly, a fierce beast appeared in heaven and earth, towering into the skies, running on the ground, crushing countless mountains, and burrowing into the forbidden life zone.

"The Taotie Great Saint escaped?"

The fierce beast was the Taotie Great Saint, who revealed his true form and turned to flee, leaving everyone shocked.

"What just happened?" a Saint murmured. "The Taotie Great Saint was glanced at by Ye Chen, then revealed his true form and fled?"

The event happened so sudden, catching everyone off guard, by the time they reacted, the Taotie Great Saint had already disappeared.

But what exactly happened just now, why did the Taotie Great Saint escape?

Everyone looked at Ye Chen, this legendary figure!

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