Chapter 336: Too Few Came! The Bronze Chariot!
When someone was about to descend, the teleportation platform radiated light.
This allowed the cultivators on this side of the teleportation array to prepare for their arrival.
At this moment, the light of the cross-province teleportation array illuminated.
It signified that the Heavenly Origin Saint Master, who had drawn the attention of all Mingwang Province, was about to arrive.
Countless cultivators in Mingwang Province were quite curious.
They wanted to witness firsthand if the genius who could kill Great Advancement cultivators while still at the Deity Transformation Realm was truly so monstrous.
The female cultivators present had a different focus.
They were more interested in seeing what Ye Chen, who had captured the heart of Great Yan Province’s most beautiful woman, looked like.
As everyone was deep in discussion, a horse’s neigh echoed across the heavens and earth.
A terrifying pressure descended, causing countless cultivators to feel their hearts turn cold with fear.
They looked up in horror.
What they saw was a four-wheeled bronze chariot engulfed in flames, as if it had galloped out of the blazing sun.
As the chariot approached, it scorched two fiery tracks into the void.
The chariot was ancient, exuding an aura of slaughter that froze the surrounding space.
Even the many Deity Transformation cultivators present felt their bodies stiffen.
When the chariot finally came to a halt in mid-air, the entire scene fell silent.
All eyes turned upward with awe and reverence.
No wonder. The bronze chariot was simply too famous in Mingwang Province.
The appearance of this chariot meant that the Immortal Life Dao Sovereign had arrived.
The Immortal Life Dao Sovereign was the Supreme Elder of the Fusheng Sacred Land, a top-tier Sacred Land, with cultivation at the mid-stage Great Advancement Realm.
Few could rival him in all of Mingwang Province.
The origin of the bronze chariot was even more astonishing.
It was an artifact obtained from an ancient ruin, said to have been the mount of a cultivator in the Great Ascension Stage.
It was considered an unparalleled Dao artifact, capable of incredible powers with limitless uses.
Even without mentioning the chariot itself, the four heavenly horses pulling it were extraordinary.
Heavenly horses were incredibly fast and existed only in another continent.
They were exceedingly rare in Mingwang Province.
These heavenly horses, completely snow-white and at the late Great Advancement Realm, were even rarer.
Yet the bronze chariot used four such horses.
What an overwhelming display of grandeur.
It was said that even without the Immortal Life Dao Sovereign taking action, the chariot pulled by these four horses had once trampled a Deity Transformation demon king to death.
Though the tale might have been exaggerated, it still showcased the immense power of the Immortal Life Dao Sovereign.
As everyone gazed at the chariot floating silently in the air, their awe deepened.
“The Immortal Life Dao Sovereign has personally come. This is rare indeed.”
“The outcome is certain. It seems that the arrogance of the Heavenly Origin Sacred Land has truly angered the Immortal Life Dao Sovereign.”
“That Heavenly Origin Saint Master might not even withstand a charge from the chariot.”
No one dared to speak aloud, only using spiritual transmissions to discuss in hushed tones.
They were all overwhelmed by the Immortal Life Dao Sovereign’s aura, convinced that Ye Chen was doomed.
At this moment, the world seemed to darken.
A man appeared silently in mid-air, standing opposite the bronze chariot.
The man, dressed in black, sat cross-legged atop a spirit artifact, saying nothing.
When the crowd got a clear look at him, their hearts tightened again.
The man exuded an aura of yin and yang, constantly cycling between life and death, shrouded in profound mystery.
What shocked them most, however, was the black artifact beneath him.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be two massive black stones, fused together and rotating like a millstone.
The millstone radiated a soul-shaking aura.
Anyone who approached it seemed destined to be sucked in and have their soul obliterated.
“It’s the Samsara Sovereign.”
“The Samsara Sacred Land, masters of life and death, can manipulate all with the yin-yang energy.”
“The most terrifying thing about the Samsara Sovereign is that yin-yang millstone. Once it spins, it grinds everything to dust.”
“A century ago, a newly risen sect, despite having a Great Advancement cultivator in residence, provoked the Samsara Sovereign. Within six months, the entire sect was wiped out, leaving no survivors. The sect’s ruins remain a desolate wasteland to this day.”
“Now that the Samsara Sovereign is here, if the Heavenly Origin Saint Master knew his arrogance had provoked such powerhouses, he’d surely regret it.”
No one had expected two Great Advancement cultivators to arrive.
Before they could recover from their shock, another figure descended amidst a heavenly glow, as if a true immortal had arrived.
This figure held only a dust whisk, with white hair and beard, exuding an ethereal and unworldly aura.
Though his presence seemed less imposing than the previous two, countless people widened their eyes in disbelief.
“The Silent Spirit Venerable is here as well!”
“He’s no weaker than the other two.”
“Three mid-stage Great Advancement cultivators appearing at once. Ye Chen must be getting too much face!”
“If these three strike together, even a late-stage Great Advancement cultivator would have to retreat.”
“The teleportation array’s light is getting brighter. I can’t wait to see the Heavenly Origin Saint Master’s expression when he arrives and sees this lineup.”
“Forget fighting. I bet his Dao heart will shatter on the spot.”
“I think he’ll wish he could crawl back into the teleportation array.”
“I wonder if the Seven-Kill Star Sovereign from the Beidou Sacred Land will show up. If so, it’ll be even livelier.”
“Probably not. After all, he’s just a Deity Transformation cultivator, not worth mobilizing such forces.”
The crowd was exhilarated to witness such a grand scene, with many even feeling pity for Ye Chen.
Cultivators from small places have never seen true powerhouses, so they dare to speak such arrogant words.
In the distant clouds, powerful figures were concealed.
They were experts from the major factions of Mingwang Province, gathered to watch the event unfold.
On a cloud filled with radiant colors, Yan Bailu of the Celestial Sword Sect stood barefoot in the air.
Her incomparably beautiful and cold face showed a hint of worry.
Beside her stood an old man carrying a sword, his expression grave.
This man was the Supreme Elder of the Celestial Sword Sect.
Sensing Yan Bailu’s concern, he shook his head.
“Though I have confidence in myself, those three are all top-tier figures.
“Even in a one-on-one fight, I might not be able to secure victory quickly. Let alone against all three of them. However, saving Ye Chen’s life isn’t impossible.
“But it will come at a great cost. And doing so would isolate our Celestial Sword Sect within Mingwang Province.
“Given this, do you still wish to save Ye Chen?”
Yan Bailu nodded resolutely.
The Supreme Elder shook his head and removed the ancient sword engraved with primordial inscriptions from his back.
“If that’s the case, I’ll intervene when the time comes.
“Ye Chen is indeed a genius, but he doesn’t seem to think things through. Staying hidden in a Sacred Land would’ve avoided so many problems.
“Even if he didn’t want to hide, he didn’t have to come to Mingwang Province himself. Isn’t this courting death?
“No matter how talented, someone with poor judgment won’t live long. This favor feels like a bad investment. After this, we’ll have to ask Ye Chen to share more of Little Spirit Communicator’s profits to offset my losses.”
But Yan Bailu shook her head firmly, disagreeing with the elder’s view.
If Ye Chen came to Mingwang Province, he must have his own reasons.
The Supreme Elder looked at Yan Bailu’s determined face and smiled.
The path of the Celestial Sword Sect was one of fearless pursuit, advancing courageously with no regard for obstacles.
Yan Bailu’s exceptional talent and clear sword heart made her a candidate for the Great Advancement Realm, or even higher, in the future.
He couldn’t allow her state of mind to be damaged.
Yet, the Supreme Elder glanced at the teleportation portal in the distance and couldn’t help but wonder.
Why on earth did Ye Chen come to Mingwang Province looking for trouble?
He even posted provocations online.
Could it be he predicted that this elder would step in to save him, dragging him into this mess?
If that’s the case, then afterward, Ye Chen would definitely need to be taught a lesson.
At that moment, the teleportation array’s light reached its peak.
When the light finally subsided, over a dozen figures appeared on the teleportation platform.
Countless eyes turned to them.
Ye Chen had finally arrived!
In the sky above, the three Sacred Land elders remained calm and composed.
None of them paid attention to Ye Chen.
To them, Ye Chen was nothing more than an ant they could crush with a wave of their hands.
Their presence here was solely due to the immense profits represented by the Heavenly Origin Little Spirit Communicator.
In the distance, the gathered factions, including some Great Advancement experts, were also here for the profits.
The stakes tied to the Heavenly Origin Little Spirit Communicator were simply too vast to ignore.
As for Ye Chen’s combat power?
No matter how strong he was, with the three powerhouses taking action, the only possible outcome was his suppression.
There was no need to concern themselves further.
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On the teleportation platform, Ye Chen, stepping into Mingwang Province for the first time, swept his gaze across the countless onlookers.
The elders at his side, seeing the grand scene, were stunned and visibly uneasy.
Even Fairy Qingcheng, who had accompanied him, was momentarily startled.
Only Ye Chen remained calm.
His eyes passed over the watching cultivators and focused on the three figures in the sky.
Then he spoke, “Wasn’t it supposed to be four Sacred Lands? Why are there only three here?”
Ye Chen’s voice wasn’t loud, utterly calm.
But the three figures in the sky, with their immense cultivation, narrowed their eyes in that instant and coldly fixed their gaze on Ye Chen.