Chapter 717 - 716: Heading to Death Valley

Ye Qingchen is back!

This news, as many evil cultivators fled the scene, swept through the Withered Forest like a storm.

Everyone who heard the news was dumbfounded, unable to believe it. According to the descriptions by those evil cultivators, from start to finish, Ye Qingchen only used three fingers and one palm to suppress everything.

One finger to crush Wanmu!

Two fingers to kill Wang Yinyang!

With the final palm, dozens of Human Immortals were reduced to dust!

"This kid not only didn’t die but actually reached the Human Immortal level? And he obtained Yan Shisan’s Star Sword?"

For a moment.

Inside the Withered Forest, there was an uproar.

It must be known.

For this past month, Ye Qingchen was nowhere to be found. In everyone’s view, he was likely severely injured, if not dead. But who would have thought, Ye Qingchen reappeared, and his strength more formidable than before!

...

In a small valley of the Withered Forest.

"Great! I knew Mr. Ye wouldn’t die so easily!"

In the eyes of the crowd, the usually cold and proud Kong Jing, who always kept others at a distance, suddenly jumped for joy like a little girl, leaving everyone stunned.

"Alas!"

Yuan Chong, witnessing this, became disheartened, a flicker of desperation in his eyes.

Originally.

He thought Ye Qingchen was dead, and with his relentless efforts, he might win Kong Jing’s heart. But now, Ye Qingchen reemerged, how could he not be devastated?

When your opponent is just a bit stronger, you might still have the drive to surpass them. But when they are already at the peak of Ten Thousand Ridges Mountain, all you can do is sigh with admiration.

Qiuyuan stood there, stunned, seemingly unable to believe that the young man had come back again. And upon his appearance, he had already slain dozens of Human Immortals with overwhelming force!

...

"How is this possible?"

In the Withered Forest.

In a Broken Secret Realm.

Upon hearing the news, Wang Luocheng suddenly opened his eyes.

Below him, Xu Hao, Ning Hill, and others dared not speak, all looking dejected.

The news was truly shocking, Ye Qingchen’s previous strike with the Star Sword had already demonstrated extraordinary power, even chopping through the Human Immortal Fifth Layer Bone Flood Dragon.

Now that he has returned and reached the Human Immortal level, doesn’t that mean his strength is even more terrifying than before?

Sweeping his gaze over everyone, Wang Luocheng slowly narrowed his eyes:

’This matter is beyond my control now!’

’All I can do is relay this news to the Ten Thousand Gods Sect! No matter how strong you are, can you possibly defeat Xiao Qi’an? After all, he is the master of the Ten Thousand Gods Sect and a Human Immortal Fifth Layer!’

Wang Luocheng slowly narrowed his eyes.

’Ye Qingchen, this task in the Withered Forest was set to eliminate you! If you don’t die, how can I return and report to Marquis Guangjun?’

Thinking of this.

A cold glare flashed in his eyes.

...

"Mr. Ye, we’ve found a Sacred Grade Lower Shadow Ice Grass."

"Keep it for yourself!"

"Mr. Ye, we’ve found a Heavenly Grade Top Leaf Heaven Fruit."

"Throw it away!"

"Mr. Ye, we’ve found a Heavenly Grade Top Dragon Scale Armor!"

"What do I need that thing for?"

Shen Yu sorted and presented the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures found within the secret realm for Ye Qingchen’s review. But Ye Qingchen’s eyes showed no interest in these items, and he merely waved his hand, letting them handle it themselves.

Shen Yu, indifferent, continued to collect these treasures happily, but Li Chu and Shen Yue exchanged glances, concern apparent in their eyes.

Since Ye Qingchen’s return.

He led them to attack all the Broken Secret Realms along the way. He didn’t covet the treasures; he never glanced at them, leaving them all for their disposal.

By rights.

Ye Qingchen had already acquired the Star Sword, and with the Ten Thousand Gods Sect as formidable enemies, he should have made an early escape. Yet, he persisted, as though searching for a presence within the realm.

"We’ve traversed the outskirts, but he seems not to be here! Only that place remains unexplored!"

With hands behind his back, as they divided the Spiritual Treasures, Ye Qingchen had already used divine sense to scout the entire secret realm.

"Mr. Ye, who are you talking about?" Shen Yu was trying out a weapon, a Heavenly Grade Medium sword. It didn’t catch Ye Qingchen’s eye, but for Shen Yu, it was an upgrade from her previous weapon.

Listening to Ye Qingchen’s musings, Shen Yu couldn’t help but ask in confusion.

"Venerable Yin Mountain!" Ye Qingchen replied, smiling, turning to Shen Yue and Li Chu: "You have always wondered why I’m continuously attacking all the Broken Secret Realms along the way? It’s simple, I’m looking for him!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yue broke out in a cold sweat, awkwardly responding, "Mr. Ye, you really joke, Venerable Yin Mountain has been dead for over five hundred years, how could he still be alive?"

Li Chu also nodded in agreement.

That was a notorious existence, a notorious demon whose name spread fiercely over five hundred years ago. If he were alive, they, the ones entering the Withered Forest, would have perished long ago.

"Do you think I’m kidding?" Ye Qingchen replied calmly.

Shen Yue quickly looked over.

Seeing Ye Qingchen standing there, his eyes indifferent, his expression showing no signs of jesting.

It was only then she realized, the young man before her was also a peerless fierce god. He cared nothing for rules, showed no mercy, acting on a whim. No matter who provoked him, even if the Celestial Emperor himself came, it wouldn’t matter.

"I don’t dare!" Shen Yue’s face turned blue and pale, quickly lowering her head.

Seeing the oppressive atmosphere, Li Chu hesitated but eventually spoke up, "Mr. Ye, Senior Wang Luocheng recently inquired about our location, should we reject him as before?"

Since Ye Qingchen joined Li Chu and others, Wang Luocheng frequently sent inquiries about their location.

If Ye Qingchen had doubts before, by now, if he didn’t know who was informing the Ten Thousand Gods Sect, he’d have lived this life in vain.

"No need!" Ye Qingchen contemplated, then replied, "Tell him we’re meeting at Death Valley!"

Li Chu widened his eyes.

Death Valley, the deepest point within the Withered Forest.

Why meet there? Besides, the Ten Thousand Gods Sect might be there! Despite his confusion, seeing Ye Qingchen unwilling to explain further, he suppressed his puzzlement and nodded.

"There’s no need to stay here any longer, let’s go! If the Ten Thousand Gods Sect is indeed there, we’ll take them all out in one fell swoop!"

Amid everyone’s astonished gazes, Ye Qingchen had already turned and walked away, hands behind his back, leisurely leaving.