The news that Sage Dao Yi was suppressed by Ye Chen had already spread among the saints, so there was no need to hide it anymore.

However, Sage Dao Yi was still a saint, capable of great transformations, able to adapt to any situation!

This time, with Ye Chen ascending to a new position, Sage Dao Yi stirred the waters, enticing a few ancient talents to come and challenge him.

Thus, Sage Dao Yi came this time to witness Ye Chen's humiliation, to see Baihua Palace's disgrace... He came for revenge!

"Jue Qing, is that young man in the Nine Dragons robe Ye Chen?"

Suddenly, Saint Chen Yun looked below at a young man and asked Saint Jue Qing.

"Yes, he is Ye Chen!"

...

Ye Chen, dressed in a black robe embroidered with nine golden dragons, moved majestically between heaven and earth, exuding an aura of authority. His presence immediately drew everyone's attention.

"Qi Li, where did you go looking for Ye Chen? Why are you just arriving now?" Lingyun said displeasingly as she saw the two.

Qi Li had taken an hour to fetch Ye Chen, making Lingyun quite anxious.

"We got delayed!"

"..."

Lingyun, of course, knew what delayed Ye Chen and Qi Li.

"Ye Chen, follow us."

At this moment, Qin Yan, Feng Wu, and Leng Ao Fu approached, intending to take him somewhere.

Baihua Palace was bustling today, with all the disciples gathered, and numerous cultivators flooding in. Clad in his Nine Dragons robe, Ye Chen attracted countless gazes, something he wasn't quite used to.

"We'll introduce you to some people who might challenge you!" Leng Ao Fu said.

"Challenge me?" Ye Chen asked suspiciously. "Are they ancient talents?"

In the current era, Ye Chen had no competitors; only the ancient talents were worthy adversaries!

"Ancient talents are very low-key. They have arrived at Baihua Palace but haven't revealed themselves!" Leng Ao Fu said. "Unless they show up voluntarily, we can't find them!"

"If the ancient talents haven't appeared, who are we meeting?" Ye Chen asked.

"Besides the ancient talents, there are also unparalleled figures in our time. They might not be a match for you but shouldn't be underestimated!" Leng Ao Fu said. "Soon you'll ascend to the Nine Heavens, facing challenges from all heroes. I'll take you to meet them so you can be prepared!"

"Alright." Ye Chen nodded.

Ye Chen's prowess transcended ancient and modern times, but the world was full of uncertainties; every living being shouldn't be underestimated. Meeting the contemporary elite was certainly worthwhile.

Moreover, Ye Chen recognized some familiar faces, people he had nearly killed.

"Feng Wu, you're here!"

"Is this Ye Chen, the Saint Heir of Baihua Palace?"

"Ye Chen... No wonder you earned a saint's recognition, truly profound and formidable! The stronger you are, the better. I intend to challenge you!"

Leng Ao Fu, Feng Wu, and Qin Yan were all young supremes. Naturally, their friends weren't weak either, all being young supreme figures.

This group of young supreme numbered in the dozens, with familiar faces like Wan Shixiong, Hua Chang, the First Sword, and Zi Feng...

These people had once been defeated by him when he was disguised as the Heavenly Emperor, using another identity.

Hence, Ye Chen recognized them, but they didn't recognize him.

After being defeated by Ye Chen disguised as the Heavenly Emperor, these individuals grew stronger from their failures, all advancing to the Supreme Lord stage.

Moreover, Wan Shixiong, Zi Feng, Hua Chang, and others had established halls, reaching formidable levels of cultivation, truly powerful!

Besides them, there were other formidable figures, though unfamiliar, they were immensely strong, each one not to be underestimated.

Additionally, upon Ye Chen's appearance, he was locked on by a few people, their auras sharp, exuding battle intent.

"Hey, hey, what are you doing?" Feng Wu said displeasedly to a few who were already drawing their swords. "The challenge hasn't even started, yet you're exuding battle intent, afraid others wouldn't know you want to challenge?"

Ye Chen was her man now, and she wouldn't tolerate anyone trying to bully him.

In reality, these people couldn't bully Ye Chen, but Feng Wu still wanted to protect him!

"Ye Chen will have to accept challenges sooner or later, we're just giving him a heads-up!" one person laughed.

"Are you going to challenge Ye Chen?" Feng Wu asked.

"Ye Chen has become a common target; many will suppress him, why would I need to challenge?" the person laughed lightly.

"You only dare to watch, not challenge yourself. Are you afraid of losing?" Feng Wu mocked.

"Haha, my cultivation is at its peak, the strongest under saints. If I challenged Ye Chen, I could suppress him with a single move. How could I lose?"

The person smiled dismissively, not caring about Ye Chen's presence, speaking boldly.

However, his words were frivolous, showing a lack of respect, easily causing disdain.

"Anyone can boast!" Feng Wu sneered.

"If I say it, I can do it. Don't you believe me?" the person, eager to show off, said arrogantly.

"Hmph!" Feng Wu simply smirked, her attitude clear.

"Ye Chen, I'll be the first to challenge you, suppressing you under the spotlight!" the person, undeterred by Feng Wu's disdain, declared dramatically to Ye Chen.

"Who are you?" Ye Chen asked.

This challenger was a dignified man, extraordinary in appearance, but his frivolity and self-display annoyed Ye Chen.

Some people obviously couldn't show off, but insisted on doing so, and this man was one of them.

"I am Gu Yi Fan, Saint Heir of the Yutian Sect!" the man said.

"Alright, I've noted your name!" Ye Chen nodded. "I'm Ye Chen, and you better not challenge me later, or I'll kill you."

"..."

Ye Chen's words, instantly drawing attention, left everyone in surprise and doubt.

"Haha!" Gu Yi Fan was stunned before laughing strangely. "How arrogant, with no sense of reverence!"

Cultivators must always remain reverent, respecting the Heavenly Dao and the unknown. Without reverence, one would fall hard eventually!

"Are you an idiot? You can't defeat me, so why should I respect you?" Ye Chen said.

"..."

Ye Chen always maintained reverence, but Gu Yi Fan's weak cultivation didn't warrant it!

After all, would a dragon fear an earthworm?

"Arrogant!" Gu Yi Fan seethed at Ye Chen's insolent attitude.

"Please think twice and learn about me before recklessly antagonizing, or you won't know how you die!" Ye Chen said helplessly.

"You, you!" Gu Yi Fan trembled with rage, eyes red, ready to fight.

"Really, don't provoke or challenge me. You'll die miserably!" Ye Chen warned.

"..." Everyone was speechless.

Gu Yi Fan, the top disciple of the Yutian Sect, had peerless cultivation among his generation, nearly the strongest below saint level.

But against the powerful Gu Yi Fan, Ye Chen casually threatened to kill him, leaving everyone speechless!

Gu Yi Fan's brainless, arrogant actions from his spat with Feng Wu left the elites present silent, anticipating the show.

However, Gu Yi Fan's arrogance got him into trouble with Ye Chen. The story spiced up, with their clash drawing intense anticipation.

Gu Yi Fan's brainless, arrogant, strong demeanor couldn't compare to Ye Chen's imposing presence.

Moreover, Ye Chen's consistent performance showed his higher level, thoroughly defeating Gu Yi Fan!

"Good, good, as expected of the Saint Heir of Baihua Palace, you are indeed brave!" Gu Yi Fan laughed in extreme anger. "Ye Chen, just you wait until you ascend the Nine Heavens. I'll challenge you and kill you with one palm!"

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.