"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Ye Chen wielded a large machete, ruthlessly chopping at the saint's neck, blow after blow.

The saint's body was extraordinarily powerful, impregnable even by treasures of the heavens, only a Divine Artifact could break through it.

The weapon in Ye Chen's hand was just an ordinary one, and despite the repeated "duang, duang, duang" strikes on the saint's neck, it couldn't wound him in the least.

Moreover, the saint's flesh was so tough that it had chipped the machete.

"Ye Chen really knows how to torment someone, chopping at the neck again and again. Even if this saint doesn't die, he'll be scared half to death!"

Ye Chen hacked away fervently, like slaughtering a pig during the New Year, filled with a fiery zeal that was quite thrilling.

But everyone felt a chill down their spines, and their gazes towards Ye Chen were filled with fear.

"Shout!" Ye Chen swung the machete at the saint's neck and barked.

"Master, I beg you, please spare me!" The saint finally relented, calling him master and begging for mercy, truly terrified.

"Considering your good attitude, I'll spare you this time. Don't mess with me in the future, understand?" Ye Chen said.

"Understood, master!"

"..."

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Ye Chen approached another saint, said nothing, and raised the machete to chop at his head, causing everyone's scalp to tingle.

The saint's physical body was extremely formidable, making it difficult for Ye Chen's worldly weapon to pose any threat.

But witnessing this frenzied hacking and relentless strikes, everyone couldn't help but feel a sense of unspeakable horror.

"Will you shout, or should I keep chopping?" Ye Chen asked after finishing his hacking.

"Master, I was wrong, please spare me!"

"You disappoint me greatly, having no backbone at all, begging for mercy so quickly. Why didn't you hold out a bit longer?!" Ye Chen reproached angrily.

"..."

Ye Chen's temperament was diabolical, like a super demon. Whoever he caught, he would hack away at, not giving them a swift end but instead terrifying them with psychological torment.

So, all these esteemed saints were subdued, calling him master if they had to, admitting their mistakes if they had to, even Tuoba Huangshan wasn't prideful anymore.

When caught in such a position, one had to bow their head, and since everyone else was doing it, why make things difficult for oneself?

"Long Chan, here's your Divine Artifact back… What kind of eyes are those? Even if you have a crush on me, you wouldn't look at me like that, right?"

Ye Chen walked over to Long Chan and handed the Divine Artifact back to her. However, Long Chan's gaze was so strange that it made Ye Chen's heart shudder.

"If you keep looking at me like that, I'll get embarrassed!" Ye Chen couldn't help but say.

"Ye Chen, are you sick or something?" Long Chan finally voiced her suspicion.

"..."

"I've lived my whole life and never seen anyone like you, extremely heartless, extremely cruel, extremely violent!" Long Chan said seriously while looking at Ye Chen. "Tell me, is this a sickness? How can it be cured?"

Ye Chen's actions were too… Long Chan couldn't even describe it, she just felt that Ye Chen must be sick.

"I haven't killed anyone, how am I being cruel?" Ye Chen said innocently.

"But even if you haven't killed anyone, such behavior is still cruel! Because what you did is far crueler than killing!" Long Chan said.

Six saints had fallen at Ye Chen's hands; although they weren't killed, they were all tormented by Ye Chen.

Not to mention how the victims felt, even the spectators couldn't bear it.

"Chan'er, am I so cruel and heartless that you still like me?" Ye Chen looked at Long Chan and asked, blinking his eyes afterward.

"..." Long Chan's breath hitched, and she fell silent as if she were considering something.

"Stop right there!" Ye Chen hurriedly said. "Long Chan, I'm your brother, you're my sister, we can't do that!"

"I was just joking, don't take it seriously!"

For some unknown reason, Long Chan had suddenly developed feelings for him. This made Ye Chen a little frightened; he did not want to get too involved with Long Chan.

Ye Chen had many women, but he could control them. Compared to those women, Long Chan was too difficult to control.

Long Chan herself was extremely powerful and had numerous saints supporting her. If Ye Chen were to marry her, he wouldn't sleep well, fearing that he wouldn't be able to handle her temper and, if angered, would get chased by a group of saints.

Becoming the son-in-law of Dragon Esteem came with too much pressure.

"Nonsense!" Long Chan blushed, not knowing whether it was out of embarrassment or anger.

"..."

"The catastrophe is near, and countless Taoist flowers are about to bloom, competing for glory in this era!" Sage Han Yue sighed. "But in the end, there can only be one ultimate genius, one invincible lord, one supreme of the era. I wonder who that person will be!"

Han Yue looked at Ye Chen, his face full of contemplation, contemplating whether to capture Ye Chen or kill him on the spot.

Ye Chen's potential was astonishing, destined to be a genius king, with the qualifications to claim the strongest in the future.

Such a figure, if befriended, would become a powerful ally! If antagonized, they would be a lifelong nightmare.

However, with Dragon Esteem and Long Zhen present, Han Yue abandoned his rash thoughts and did not take any extreme actions.

Han Yue was a Great Saint, capable of being invincible, undefeated across all heavens and realms.

However, both Dragon Esteem and Long Zhen are Great Saints. If Han Yue takes action against Ye Chen, he would face a dual assassination by the two Saints. At that time, even if he could kill Ye Chen, he wouldn't be able to escape disaster himself.

Moreover, Han Yue and Ye Chen have no grudge against each other, so there's no need to go all out.

"..."

Eventually, everything settled down, Sage Han Yue left worriedly, and Dao Yi, Xuanyang, and other Saints also departed.

"Ye Chen, we are returning to the temple to cultivate. If you develop your Heavenly Emperor Fist further, make sure to come find us to exchange Dao Fruits!" Finally, Saint Long Zhen left a message before taking the five Saints back.

"Godfather, I'm okay now, you can return." Ye Chen avoided the resentful gaze of Long Chan, approached Dragon Esteem, and smiled sheepishly.

"No rush, I still have something to discuss with Saint Jue Qing." Dragon Esteem said.

"..."

"Saint Jue Qing, I have a request, and I hope you can agree." Dragon Esteem said.

"Please speak, Dragon Esteem!"

Saint Jue Qing, knowing Dragon Esteem's power and the glory of the Dragon Clan, dared not to slight him anymore.

"I want Long Chan to enter Baihua Palace for cultivation!" Dragon Esteem said.

"What?"

Dragon Esteem's words stunned Saint Jue Qing, filling his face with disbelief. Let Long Chan enter Baihua Palace for cultivation?

Long Chan has committed innumerable acts of bloodshed, slaughtering countless lives. Baihua Palace suffered heavy losses, with numerous elite disciples and four powerful Other Shore Grand Masters falling.

Even with Dragon Esteem's protection, Long Chan's crimes are monstrous, too soaked in blood to ever be clean.

A person with such heinous crimes, wanting to enter Baihua Palace? Isn't Dragon Esteem afraid he might kill Long Chan?

"Godfather, Long Chan has angered many people. If she leaves your protection, what if someone seeks revenge?" Ye Chen said.

The trouble Long Chan caused is indescribable, even more than the Heavenly Emperor!

If Long Chan leaves the Dragon Clan's protection and is killed, it would be a huge issue!

"People must grow!" Dragon Esteem said. "Chan'er has lived under my protection without taking responsibility. Placing her in Baihua Palace is meant to temper her!"

"Long Chan slaughtered my disciples and killed my Baihua Palace Grand Masters, a blood feud that can't be resolved so easily!" Saint Jue Qing said, fully reluctant.

Baihua Palace lost numerous disciples and four powerful Grand Masters, all killed by Long Chan.

Now, Baihua Palace members hate Long Chan deeply. Taking her as a disciple might provoke unimaginable reactions.

Let Long Chan into Baihua Palace? Nonsense!

"A catastrophic event is about to descend. Doesn't Baihua Palace need allies?" Dragon Esteem said calmly. "The Dragon Clan has two Great Saints and five Saints, each peerless and invincible. If Baihua Palace needs us, we can ally anytime!"

"Really?" Saint Jue Qing asked, surprised.

"Of course." Dragon Esteem replied calmly. "However, as a condition of alliance, Chan'er must enter Baihua Palace for cultivation!"

"This…" Saint Jue Qing hesitated.

The glory of the Dragon Clan might have faded, but their top combat strength remained: two invincible Great Saints and five Saints, a force no one could ignore!

There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.

Dragon Esteem's offer indeed moved Saint Jue Qing.

Baihua Palace, though one of the ten major sects, was not particularly strong!

If Baihua Palace allied with the Dragon Clan, its influence would rapidly rise, reaching an unprecedented level.

After all, the Dragon Clan had seven Saints, including two Great Saints, a terrifying strength that could shake Canglan!

"Alright!" Saint Jue Qing hesitated for a moment, finally nodding. "Baihua Palace will ally with the Dragon Clan, allowing Princess Long Chan to enter Baihua Palace for cultivation!"

"Father, why must I enter Baihua Palace..."

Long Chan raised her delicate eyebrows, showing displeasure, feeling that Dragon Esteem hadn't discussed this decision with her.

However, Dragon Esteem lightly pursed his lips as if transmitting a message to Long Chan, and she quickly quieted down, shyly glancing at Ye Chen, then obediently staying silent.

"What the heck is going on?" Ye Chen felt a chill run down his spine from Long Chan's gaze.

"Dragon Esteem, since we mentioned alliance, I have something to discuss." Saint Jue Qing said.

"What is it? Please feel free to speak!" Dragon Esteem replied.

"Sage Qing Ge..."

Saint Jue Qing didn't openly explain but secretly transmitted his voice, seeming to discuss a highly confidential matter.

"Why do saints love transmitting their voices secretly? Is it really that fun?" Ye Chen said boredly.

"..."

"Ye Chen, Baihua Palace is your territory. When Long Chan arrives, you need to take good care of her."

Finally, Dragon Esteem approached Ye Chen, giving him a crucial task.

"Godfather, Long Chan is already fierce enough, no need for me to look after her." Ye Chen said.

"Ye Chen, I genuinely care for you, shield you from disasters… don't let me down!" Dragon Esteem looked deeply at Ye Chen, full of meaning.

"Godfather, are you trying to marry off your niece?" Ye Chen swallowed and asked.

"Do you think you can handle it?" Dragon Esteem disdainfully replied.

"..."

"Ye Chen, we're returning to Baihua Palace to prepare for your coronation ceremony. The historical first Saint Heir of Baihua Palace, none other than you!"

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