Chapter 308

Chapter 308

“What’s wrong? Cat got your tongue? You had plenty to say earlier!”

With a cold sneer, the Pure Yang Holy Son fully unleashed his Pure Yang Dao, shattering the void and even breaking apart Tianyang Zhenren’s Dao.

The forbidden zone heir’s body exploded again, accompanied by a pained scream.

The dramatic turn of events left the crowd speechless, especially those who had supported Tianyang Zhenren. They struggled to reconcile their expectations with reality.

“What’s happening? The Pure Yang Holy Son is getting stronger as the fight goes on, while Tianyang Zhenren is falling apart!”

“Am I seeing this right? Tianyang Zhenren is getting completely crushed!”

“It’s clear there’s a gap between them!”

“Isn’t it normal for the eighth-ranked prodigy to lose to the seventh? Rankings exist for a reason.”

“Well, yes, but still…”

As the Pure Yang Holy Son tightened his grip on the fight, his supporters became increasingly energized.

“Who says forbidden zone heirs are automatically superior?” one exclaimed, their confidence growing.

“It’s over,” Qin Ershi said, gazing at the battlefield before closing his eyes.

There was no need to watch any further. Tianyang Zhenren’s defeat was inevitable.

Still, the memory of his own loss left a bitter taste in Qin Ershi’s mouth. He hadn’t been beaten outright but had fallen victim to an unfamiliar technique, caught in a trap.

If given another chance, he was confident he could win.

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen had long since stopped paying attention. He had only watched the fight for a short while before determining the outcome. There was no suspense.

With their Daos being so similar, Tianyang Zhenren had no chance of defeating the Pure Yang Holy Son.

“The appearance of Tianyang Zhenren signals the revival of the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea,” Jiang Chen mused.

“According to the original trajectory, the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea will target the Qin Dynasty. But with my involvement, will things play out the same way? Or will they try to eliminate us all in one fell swoop?”

Jiang Chen’s thoughts drifted to the turbulent future awaiting the Nine Heavens Realm. Though the last decade had been relatively peaceful, he knew it was only the calm before the storm.

The forbidden zones would soon emerge fully, plunging the world into chaos.

Even Jiang Chen couldn’t guarantee he would remain unscathed. The allure of the Great Accomplishment Physique was simply too great.

The vast vitality contained within such a physique was irresistible to ancient emperors, capable of rapidly healing their Dao injuries and restoring their lifeblood.

One Great Accomplishment Physique was worth more than billions of ordinary lives. Though it couldn’t fully restore them, it could allow an ancient emperor to recover 80 to 90 percent of their former power.

Because of this, Jiang Chen was akin to a piece of divine meat in the eyes of the ancient emperors—a prize that would drive them to madness.

Even after defeating the Ye Family Emperor, Jiang Chen knew he would remain a coveted target, his life perpetually under threat.

The world thought Jiang Chen’s presence alone was enough to deter the forbidden zones, but Jiang Chen himself didn’t share this confidence.

The Yin Yang Sea’s recent emergence, particularly its lack of action against the Qin Dynasty, made Jiang Chen even more cautious.

According to the original trajectory, the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea was supposed to immediately launch a massacre against the Qin Dynasty upon awakening.

Now, however, they had refrained from doing so. Perhaps it was due to the alliance between the Qin Dynasty and the Primordial Holy Land, which included several immortal factions. The forbidden zone Emperor likely feared these united forces, as well as Jiang Chen’s Great Accomplishment Primordial Dao Body.

Yet fear didn’t mean surrender.

Jiang Chen’s instincts told him that the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea wasn’t retreating in fear but scheming something in secret.

“Could they have a way to neutralize my Great Accomplishment Physique?”

“No, that’s unlikely,” Jiang Chen mused.

“Even if they found a way to counter my physique, the few Emperor Weapons in my possession would still be enough to annihilate an ancient emperor.”

“Emperor Weapons are the foundation of any immortal faction and their most terrifying tools. Even if multiple Emperors attacked, the combined might of Emperor Weapons could turn them into dust!”

Jiang Chen’s thoughts turned to the alliance’s arsenal.

The Primordial Holy Land had four Emperor Weapons. The other factions in the alliance—Heavenly Fox Clan, Qin Dynasty, Pure Yang Holy Land, Great Qian Dynasty, and Supreme Dao Sect—possessed one each, making a total of nine.

If all nine Emperor Weapons were unleashed, even the most powerful ancient emperors would retreat in terror.

“Yin Yang Sea’s Emperor abandoning their grudge against the Qin Dynasty is highly unlikely,” Jiang Chen reasoned.

“The ancient Dragon Ancestor of Qin severely injured them in the past, nearly ending their life. That grudge must be a source of deep hatred, likely festering as a heart demon.

“If the Emperor wants to break through to a higher realm as the Immortal Path opens, they must eliminate this heart demon.

“However, with the Qin Dynasty backed by the alliance, the Emperor won’t act rashly. They’ll likely rally other Emperors to assist them.”

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In the past, ancient emperors might have been unwilling to act together. After all, the imminent opening of the Immortal Path made them reluctant to waste their vitality and strength.

But Jiang Chen’s Great Accomplishment Primordial Dao Body was a game-changer. Its vitality could help them recover, even healing their severe Dao injuries.

One Great Accomplishment Physique could provide as much vitality as billions of ordinary lives.

“It seems likely that the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea is plotting this very thing,” Jiang Chen concluded.

“Still, there’s also the possibility that they’ve been genuinely deterred. Either scenario is plausible. Which it is will depend on their next move.”

Privately, Jiang Chen hoped for the first scenario.

“It’s been a while since I’ve received any decent rewards,” he thought with a smirk.

While the past few years had seen some progress, the rewards had been mediocre. The lack of major conflicts due to the cautious behavior of various factions had stalled key developments.

This time, though, the stakes were high. If the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea acted, the associated rewards would likely be substantial.

“Who might the Emperor invite?” Jiang Chen wondered.

“The Emperor of Chaotic Star Sea is a likely candidate. They’re acquaintances, after all. With their greed, the Emperor of Chaotic Star Sea would never refuse such an opportunity.”

“If the Emperor of Chaotic Star Sea gets involved, the Great Accomplishment Stellar Physique from the Star Palace won’t sit idly by,” Jiang Chen speculated.

Long ago, the Emperor of Chaotic Star Sea had attempted to devour the Great Accomplishment Stellar Physique but failed. Both sides had suffered grievous injuries, leading to the Stellar Physique’s retreat into slumber deep within the Star Palace.

The grudge between them was undeniable. If an opportunity arose to eliminate the Emperor of Chaotic Star Sea, the Stellar Physique would seize it without hesitation.

While Jiang Chen pondered these possibilities, the battle between Tianyang Zhenren and the Pure Yang Holy Son reached its conclusion.

The Pure Yang Holy Son, gripping the battered Tianyang Zhenren by the collar, turned to Qin Ershi and asked, “Should I finish him off? If not, I’ll kill him now.”

Qin Ershi shook his head. “Keep him alive. I’ll deal with him myself in the future.”

At that moment, a voice rang out, laced with anger, “If you dare kill him, you won’t leave this place alive!”

The speaker was none other than the Golden-Winged Roc King, his tone sharp and commanding.

The crowd fell silent, sensing the tension escalate.

The Golden-Winged Roc King was clearly anxious. After all, Tianyang Zhenren was the heir of the Yin Yang Sea, and allowing him to die here would provoke unimaginable consequences.

This wasn’t merely about face—it was about survival. The Golden-Winged Roc Clan, now bound to the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea, couldn’t afford to let their ally perish.