Xu Shanqiao is dead!

This news swept through the entire Tongxuan Continent like a hurricane.

You must know.

As the most powerful sect in Tongxuan Continent, the Spirit Coffin Sect had virtually no one daring to provoke them. Yet now, someone had publicly slain Xu Shanqiao, and in addition to Xu Shanqiao, the Spirit Coffin Sect also lost over a hundred disciples.

This even included the likes of Jian Cheng and Lin Xuan, prominent figures among the younger generation.

And remarkably, they were defeated by a young lad not even eighteen years old, which was truly shocking.

For a while,

the entire Tongxuan Continent was shaken.

And the name Ye Qingchen spread across the entire Tongxuan Continent overnight.

The Spirit Coffin Sect convened an emergency meeting to discuss how to rescue Jian Cheng and others. If it were just Shi Potian, that would be one thing. But now, with the annihilation of the top ten experts of the Spirit Coffin Sect, the heavy casualties suggested that for the next ten years, they would lack top-tier disciples.

Fortunately, the Spirit Coffin Sect had a rich foundation, with many young disciples, including the likes of Shi Jingtian, ensuring a steady stream of fresh blood.

Nonetheless,

the blow to the Spirit Coffin Sect was unimaginably massive.

Vast Sea Sect.

Many high-ranking members gathered here; ever since the battle in Xingyue City, they had been investigating the relationship between Luo Huan and Ye Qingchen. Although they found the interaction between the two was limited, they still placed Luo Huan under house arrest, currently discussing the consequences of this battle.

"I think it's wise for us not to interfere in this matter!"

Luo Huan's master suggested, "After all, this is a personal vendetta between Ye Qingchen and the Spirit Coffin Sect. We have no reason to meddle. Moreover, in this matter, it's the Spirit Coffin Sect that acted inappropriately, and the world will only ridicule them for their lack of integrity, bullying the weak!"

However,

before he finished speaking, the highest-ranking and most senior Sect Leader of the Vast Sea Sect had already spoken:

"We absolutely cannot stand by and do nothing about this!"

"Ye Qingchen invaded Tongxuan Continent, ran rampant in Xingyue City, disgracing our reputation, and as Vast Sea Sect, we cannot sit idly by!"

"Moreover, the Spirit Coffin Sect has spared no expense in dealing with Ye Qingchen. If we can eliminate Ye Qingchen, we can obtain that Earth Grade Top-Grade Cultivation Technique and strengthen our sect!"

"And even though it's been verified that Luo Huan has no direct ties to Ye Qingchen, there's still some involvement. We as Vast Sea Sect can only stay out of it by hunting down Ye Qingchen!"

"In terms of emotion and reason, Ye Qingchen must die!"

These words met with unanimous approval.

Many even loudly rebuked Ye Qingchen for his reckless actions, daring to provoke the Spirit Coffin Sect. Some were righteously angered at Ye Qingchen, acting so wantonly in Xingyue City.

Moreover, many wore expressions of excitement, already imagining the rewards for slaying Ye Qingchen from the Spirit Coffin Sect.

"Sect Leader!" Luo Huan's master hurriedly exclaimed, "You surely know what kind of power Ye Qingchen possesses..."

You must know.

He had personally witnessed the battle in Xingyue City.

Ye Qingchen, at only the Profound Pill Second Layer, stepped down the top ten experts of the Spirit Coffin Sect, killed Xu Shanqiao, and even withdrew intact from the hands of Yuan Shisan at the Profound Core Ninth Heaven.

This kind of existence is akin to a Divine Demon!

How can the Vast Sea Sect wade into such trouble? Isn't that courting disaster?

He wanted to say more, but the Sect Leader, already somewhat impatient, waved his long sleeve and declared, "This is my order, immediately issue it throughout the Vast Sea Sect, to fully capture Ye Qingchen!"

In no time,

everyone moved swiftly, and in just a moment,

the grand hall was left with only him, solitary.

In the end,

he couldn't help but sigh deeply and shook his head.

For some reason,

a premonition arose in his heart, fearing that this time, a storm of blood would sweep across the entire Tongxuan Continent.

...

Such meetings weren't only happening within the Vast Sea Sect.

In Xingyue City, amongst many families, and even organizations, sects, and clans beyond Xingyue City, similar discussions were taking place.

"What? The Spirit Coffin Sect has issued a wanted order?"

"Indeed, it's said that this individual, in Xingyue City, crippled the top ten young experts of the Spirit Coffin Sect, killed Elder Xu Shanqiao, annihilated hundreds of Spirit Coffin Sect disciples, and even managed to escape unscathed from Yuan Shisan!"

"Is that true?"

"Of course it's true, the Spirit Coffin Sect has promised substantial rewards. Anyone who can slay Ye Qingchen will not only receive a million pieces of patterned silver, three Earth-grade elixirs, but also an Earth Tier Top-Grade Martial Technique!"

"What's his name? Where is he from?"

"Cyan Continent, Ye Qingchen!"

Almost within a single day,

Ye Qingchen's name swept across the entire Tongxuan Continent.

Those who heard of it were not only stunned by Ye Qingchen's exploits but were also shocked by the bounty offered by the Spirit Coffin Sect. In the face of such grand rewards, no power could remain calm or uninvolved.

Quietly,

the whole Tongxuan Continent stirred in response.

However,

just as many forces, organizations, and families across Tongxuan Continent were relentlessly seeking Ye Qingchen, they did not realize that within the Abyssal Valley, regarded as a forbidden zone by all in Tongxuan Continent, a great conspiracy was brewing.

Of course,

Ye Qingchen was unaware.

After leaving Xingyue City, he sped swiftly, having already traversed one mountain range after another, directly entering the largest mountain in Tongxuan Continent—the Nine Dragon Mountain!

Nine Dragon Mountain.

This massive mountain range consists of eight smaller hills and one gigantic main peak. Due to its winding mountain ridges resembling a giant dragon sprawling across the land, it is named Nine Dragon Mountain.

At this moment.

A gentle cough came from a hidden cave within the mountain.

"I barely healed from my injuries, and I'm hurt again!"

Lightly wiping the fresh blood from the corner of his mouth, a shadow flickered in Ye Qingchen's eyes.

After all, Yuan Shisan is a Profound Core Ninth Heaven powerhouse, akin to Qin Wentian and Hua Yuntian. Although Ye Qingchen managed to withstand the deadly palm strike from him, he inevitably got injured.

However.

These injuries were much lighter compared to the battle before Taotian Palace that day.

Suddenly.

Ye Qingchen squinted his eyes, looking to one side.

He saw several shadows swiftly descending from the sky, carefully searching the surroundings. After exchanging glances, they shook their heads and their figures once again disappeared into the forest, with only their voices quietly echoing:

"Did Ye Qingchen really escape here?"

"Yes, I saw him enter this Nine Dragon Mountain with my own eyes..."

"Then we must find him quickly. The Spirit Coffin Sect, Vast Sea Sect, Ye Lan Sect... have all taken action. Now the entire Nine Dragon Mountain is surrounded. If we're slow, Ye Qingchen might fall into their hands!"

"Ha, Ye Qingchen is courting death by offending the Spirit Coffin Sect. But with Spirit Coffin Sect investing so heavily this time, that kid is unlikely to escape unscathed!"

A moment later, the voices gradually ceased.

Apparently.

Those people had already gone far.

"They really are persistent spirits! Chasing me all the way here!"

"Let's heal first!"

In the cave.

Ye Qingchen lifted his eyes slightly, watching the figures that had already departed, a cold glint flickered in his eyes.

Immediately.

Ye Qingchen sat down cross-legged, operating the Star Technique to begin healing.

Time passed.

In the blink of an eye, the golden crow had set, and the moon rabbit had risen. It was now midnight.

As the moonlight shone, Ye Qingchen suddenly opened his mouth, and a stream of air resembling a coiled dragon surged out, winding through the void, lasting for a few breaths before slowly fading away.

Looking at the pitch-black night, a cold glint flashed through Ye Qingchen's eyes. He understood that leaving Nine Dragon Mountain smoothly wouldn't be easy.

Moreover, with Spirit Coffin Sect's domineering nature and the greed of other forces, they certainly wouldn't let him leave easily!

"Since they came to hunt me down, they must pay the price!"

"I'd like to see if your bones are harder or my Netherworld Sword is sharper!"

Ye Qingchen suddenly stood up.

The chilling voice slowly echoed in the cave.

He shifted his gaze.

And suddenly fixed his eyes on a place not far away.

"Let's start with you!"

Swish!

In a flash, Ye Qingchen disappeared from the cave.

In Nine Dragon Mountain.

Although it was calm, undercurrents were surging.

On a certain hilltop, some twenty or thirty cultivators sat around a bonfire. They drank wine heartily, ate delicious food, and were in good spirits.

"Big brother, we've searched this Nine Dragon Mountain for the entire day and didn't see a trace of Ye Qingchen. Could that little bastard have escaped the mountain?"

The speaker was a scar-faced man.

"Third brother, don't worry, that kid was struck by a palm from Yuan Shisan when he was in Xingyue City. Although he was lucky enough to survive, he is surely severely injured, how could he escape?"

The leading man, a Profound Pill Fourth Layer cultivator, said confidently.

"But, we must speed up and find Ye Qingchen before others do!"

Everyone nodded continuously at these words.

To hunt Ye Qingchen.

The Spirit Coffin Sect has invested a fortune this time.

Whether it's the million-patterned silver, the three Earth-grade elixirs, or the Earth Grade Top-Grade Technique, it's enough to elevate an obscure family to top-tier status.

"Hahaha, if we can find that little bastard Ye Qingchen, our Song Family will soar immediately, occupying a place in the Tongxuan Continent from now on. I really hope that little bastard shows up soon..."

The third brother of the Song Family was laughing heartily.

Suddenly.

A brilliant sword light suddenly flashed. His remaining words were cut off.

To the horror of everyone present.

A blood line suddenly appeared on his neck, growing bigger and bigger until finally the entire head fell, accompanied by a skyward blood fountain, landing on the ground.

"Are you looking for me?"

A leisurely voice quietly came from the forest.

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