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Chapter 172 After several years here, the inner landscape is finally complete! (1.1 words, please subscribe)
Chen Ye's murky eyes, which had been half-closed, suddenly snapped open, and he drew his sword and slashed straight at her!
murderous look!
An intense, overwhelming killing intent burst forth the moment Chen Ye made his move, like a flood bursting its banks!

The murderous aura was so cold and pure that the air on the viewing platform seemed to freeze instantly.

Jian Wuchen, who was the first to be affected, froze instantly with a smile on his face.

He was not a flower in a greenhouse; he was also a genius who had experienced countless battles.

Therefore, the moment Chen Ye's murderous aura was revealed, every hair on his body stood on end, and a deadly sense of crisis surged wildly from the bottom of his heart!

"You're courting death!" Jian Wuchen was both shocked and furious.

He never dreamed that this rogue cultivator, whom he had just personally promoted, would dare to kill him in full view of everyone!
In his shock and anger, his reaction was incredibly fast.

Before you even have time to think, your body's instincts have already reacted.

"Qiang!"

A resounding sword cry echoed through the sky!

The tiger sword that he never parted with was instantly drawn from his waist!
The sword light was like a dragon, carrying a sharpness that could tear everything apart, and pierced straight into Chen Ye's chest!
At the same time, a layer of incredibly solid protective sword energy instantly lit up around Jian Wuchen, and he pushed off with his feet, retreating rapidly backward!

Draw your sword, defend, and retreat!

The three movements were executed in one smooth motion, a textbook example of a proper response.

Jian Wuchen was confident that at such close range, his opponent would have no chance of hurting him; on the contrary, his Tiger Sword would pierce through him on the spot!
However, he still underestimated Chen Ye.

Or rather, he underestimated the preparations Chen Ye had made for this moment!

You should know that Chen Ye waited for five whole years and spent five years honing his skills for this one strike.

Especially now, under the gaze of the calamity eye, all of Jian Wuchen's responses and flaws are clearly visible!
The seemingly impenetrable protective sword aura, and the depths of that extremely fast sword light, were covered with dense gray threads.

One of the thickest lines was located three inches in front of the tip of the Tiger Sword.

That place is the point where all of Jian Wuchen's power explodes, and it is also his biggest weakness!

break!
Chen Ye's eyes were cold, a flash of light appeared, and then an unbelievable scene unfolded.

The menacing tiger sword seemed to have been struck hard by an invisible force; the light on its blade dimmed instantly, and it fell to the ground.

At the same time, the protective sword energy around Jian Wuchen was like a punctured balloon, which shattered without even being able to stop him for a moment, turning into countless points of light!
"What?!" Jian Wuchen's pupils instantly shrank to the size of pinpoints, and the shock and anger on his face turned into horror and disbelief!

The Fierce Tiger Sword and his own protective sword energy were broken just like that?

How can it be!

The moment this thought crossed his mind, a dazzling blade of light, as bright as the sun and moon, exploded right before his eyes.

The sword flashed away.

Then Jian Wuchen's body trembled violently, he spat out a mouthful of blood, and was sent flying backward.

It might seem slow to describe all of this in words, but in reality, from Chen Ye's sudden attack to Jian Wuchen's response, and then to Chen Ye breaking through the defense, the entire process took less than a snap of the fingers!

All people saw was a burst of dazzling light suddenly erupting from the stage, and then the young master of the manor was sent flying backward, spitting out blood.

"How dare you, Zhu Zi!"

Upon witnessing this scene, Elder Jian could no longer maintain his composure. He roared and rushed over, catching Jian Wuchen, who was falling from the sky, in his arms.

Upon seeing Jian Wuchen's current state, even the well-informed Elder Jian couldn't help but gasp in shock.

Suddenly, without warning, fine cracks appeared on Jian Wuchen's originally smooth and jade-like skin, spreading from his face and neck all the way to his entire body.

At this moment, Jian Wuchen resembled a shattered porcelain doll, on the verge of breaking at any moment.

Even more bizarrely, not a single drop of blood flowed from the crack; instead, it exuded a deathly, ashen aura.

Jian Wuchen also felt the changes in his body. He looked down at the spiderweb-like cracks on his arm, his eyes filled with endless fear.

He could clearly feel his body... falling apart!
This is not a metaphor; it is a real and tangible collapse!
His limbs, his internal organs, and even every organ in his body seemed to have developed independent consciousness and were trying to break away from his body and leave him!

This feeling is like your body no longer belongs to you, but has become a puppet made up of countless parts that could fall apart at any moment!

Elder Jian! Save me!

Unprecedented fear instantly shattered all the arrogance and composure of this prodigy.

Like a helpless child, he clung tightly to Elder Jian's clothes, letting out a piercing cry.

He doesn't want to die!

He has a bright future ahead of him; he wants to become the number one swordsman in Qingzhou, or even the number one swordsman in the world!
How could he die here!
"Don't be afraid, Wuchen! Don't be afraid! With me here, you'll be fine!"

Elder Jian tried to remain calm as he comforted the man, but inwardly he was seething with turmoil.

Just moments ago, he frantically channeled his true essence into Jian Wuchen's body, attempting to use his powerful Core Formation realm strength to mend those terrifying cracks and stabilize his collapsing body.

But the results were minimal.

As soon as his true essence entered Jian Wuchen's body, it was shattered and devoured by an invisible and strange force.

Although it slightly delayed the signs of collapse, it only delayed them. The cracks showed no signs of healing; instead, they grew deeper and wider over time!

"Crack...knock..."

A series of teeth-grinding cracking sounds continuously emanated from Jian Wuchen's body.

"Who are you? What... what kind of evil magic is this?!" Elder Jian roared hysterically.

He had cultivated for hundreds of years and had seen countless strange techniques and vicious curses, but he had never seen such a bizarre and domineering method!
It does not harm the physical body, but directly severs its foundation, causing it to collapse from the inside out!
This is simply unheard of!

Faced with Elder Jian's questioning, Chen Ye simply stood there quietly, a cold smile on his face.

He didn't answer, but slowly raised his hand and wiped his sallow and haggard face.

He peeled off a thin, cicada-wing-like human skin mask, revealing a young face with sharp features.

Those half-closed, cloudy eyes regained their usual clarity and sharpness at this moment.

"What? You don't recognize me after only five years?"

His voice was no longer the hoarse, deep one it once was; instead, it was clear, magnetic, and carried a hint of mockery.

Although they hadn't seen him in person, they had once issued a wanted notice for Chen Ye with a graphic image, so both Elder Jian and Jian Wuchen recognized him instantly.

"Chen Ye?" Jian Wuchen exclaimed in shock, as if he had seen a ghost.

At the same time, the entire square was thrown into an uproar.

"Chen Ye? Which Chen Ye?"

"I remember now! He's that madman who killed a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Manor's Enforcement Hall five years ago and was personally chased by the young master to the Southern Wilderness Mountains!"

"My God! Wasn't he beheaded long ago? How is he alive again?"

"Could it be...could it be that the one who died back then was a fake?!"

Among the crowd, countless people who knew or had heard of Chen Ye's deeds exclaimed in disbelief.

Five years after being publicly executed, a serious criminal was brought back to life and severely injured the young master of Tianjian Manor in front of the entire city at the Ascension Ceremony!

This plot is fucking thrilling!
Yun Heqing, who was in the distance, was even more stunned.

"Holy crap! It really is him!"

He finally realized he wasn't seeing things; this Du Dao was indeed Chen Ye from back then.

Not only did this kid not die, he's become even more terrifying than before!

On the other side, Xue Shan, after a brief moment of stunned silence, revealed an extremely joyful smile.

"I knew you weren't going to die so easily!" he murmured to himself, his heart filled with admiration for Chen Ye.

They managed to outmaneuver Tianjian Manor and the arrogant Jian Wuchen, yet they still dare to come back for revenge on this occasion.

This courage and boldness are truly unparalleled!
"Chen Ye! It's you, you remnant of the old regime!"

Elder Jian finally snapped out of his shock, his eyes filled with boundless hatred and murderous intent.

Five years ago, this guy caused Tianjian Manor to lose face.

Five years later, this same guy, in front of everyone, ruined the future hope of the manor, the young master Jian Wuchen, into this inhuman and ghostly state!
This hatred and this hatred are inseparable!
"You dare to come back! Today I will tear you to pieces, annihilate your soul, and condemn you to eternal damnation!"

Elder Jian roared, his aura rising steadily, and a pressure belonging to the Core Formation Realm pressed down on Chen Ye like a mountain.

However, faced with this oppressive force that would terrify even an ordinary cultivator at the Sea Condensation Realm, Chen Ye merely chuckled, showing no fear whatsoever.

"Old man, you should worry about the young master in your arms first!"

Elder Jian's heart sank upon hearing this.

Because he could clearly feel that Jian Wuchen's life force was draining away at an incredible speed, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stop it.

It felt like trying to draw water through a sieve riddled with holes—it was utterly futile.

"What exactly do you want?" Elder Jian asked, a hint of compromise in his voice for the first time.

He dared not gamble. Jian Wuchen was the only son of the manor lord and the future of Tianjian Manor; there could be absolutely no mishaps.

"What do I want?" Chen Ye's smile turned playful. "It's simple, I want him dead."

"How dare you!" Elder Jian's eyes widened in fury.

"You'll see if I dare." Chen Ye's eyes were as cold as ice. "Five years ago, he chased me for thousands of miles, using his power to intimidate me. Five years later, I will naturally collect what he owes me, with interest, in front of the entire Qingzhou!"

Before he finished speaking, Chen Ye made his move!
He transformed into a blur, his Jingzhe Blade flashing with a chilling light, and charged towards Elder Jian and Jian Wuchen once more!
"Protect the young master!"

Elder Jian's expression changed drastically. He never expected Chen Ye to be so decisive and act so quickly.

He retreated rapidly while holding Jian Wuchen, shouting sternly at the other disciples of Tianjian Manor on the viewing platform.

These stewards and elite disciples of Tianjian Manor were all experts at the Sea Condensation Realm, and their reactions were extremely fast.

They drew their longswords, formed a sword formation, and several sharp sword lights intertwined to form a large net, which descended upon Chen Ye.

Chen Ye didn't even glance at the sword lights; he simply swung the Jingzhe Blade in his hand forward casually.

brush!brush!brush!
Several seemingly ordinary flashes of light appeared.

The next second, the Heavenly Sword Manor disciples who had formed a sword formation suddenly froze.

Then, to everyone's horror, he was neatly cut into several pieces from head to toe, with blood and internal organs spilling all over the ground.

In a single exchange, he instantly killed several experts at the Sea Condensation Realm!

Moreover, the manner of their death was so tragic and bizarre!
Such swordsmanship is simply unheard of and unseen!

Even Elder Jian, who was rapidly retreating while holding Jian Wuchen, was shocked by this scene and felt his hands and feet turn cold.

He knew that he had seriously underestimated Chen Ye's strength.

This guy has gone through something in the past five years, and his strength has increased to such a terrifying level!

Ordinary cultivators at the Sea Condensation Realm couldn't even withstand a single move from him!
Trouble!
Elder Jian's heart sank little by little.

He's currently being held back by Jian Wuchen, a burden, and is unable to unleash his full power.

Because Jian Wuchen's body was like a bottomless pit, frantically devouring his true essence, he had to constantly devote most of his attention to suppressing Jian Wuchen's injuries, otherwise Jian Wuchen could die at any moment.

"Old man, what are you waiting for?"

After killing the disciples blocking his way with a single strike, Chen Ye did not immediately pursue them. Instead, he stopped and looked at Elder Jian, whose face was solemn, with a mocking smile on his lips.

Are you waiting for someone to come over?

Elder Jian's face instantly turned extremely ugly.

Because Chen Ye saw right through his thoughts.

That's right, he's just stalling for time!
He believed that with such a major event occurring in the square, and the young master's life hanging by a thread, even if the master was in seclusion at a critical moment, he would absolutely not sit idly by.

As long as we can hold out until the lord of the manor emerges from seclusion, then even if this little beast has three heads and six arms, he will surely die!
After all, the manor lord is a true late-stage Core Formation cultivator with unfathomable strength, far superior to someone like him who relies on pills to achieve his Core Formation.

But now, Chen Ye has seen through his intentions, which makes his ominous premonition even stronger.

"You...you dare to be so arrogant!" Elder Jian shouted, his voice trembling with fear. "The Master of the Manor is all-powerful and already knows what's going on here. He will soon emerge from seclusion and then grind you, you fiend, to dust!"

"Really?" Chen Ye's smile widened even further.

"That's really nice."

He stuck out his tongue and licked his dry lips, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"But before that, let this demon send you on your way!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Ye's aura suddenly changed.

A more powerful and majestic aura than before erupted from his body without warning!
This aura continued to rise steadily, seemingly without end.

The surrounding spiritual energy began to converge on him frantically, even forming a visible vortex of spiritual energy above his head.

"This...this is..."

On the viewing platform, an elder from another sect felt this familiar yet unfamiliar aura. He was stunned at first, then as if he had thought of something, his face showed an unprecedented look of shock.

"A breakthrough in the heat of battle! He... he's going to break through to the Inner Realm right here!"

"What?! A breakthrough in the heat of battle?!"

"Breaking through to the Inner Realm at this time? Has he gone mad?"

When the elder's exclamation rang out, the entire square was once again set ablaze.

It should be noted that breakthroughs made in the face of battle are not unprecedented in the cultivation world.

Some exceptionally talented individuals may indeed break through bottlenecks and advance on the spot when facing life-or-death situations or when their mental state is at its peak.

But that usually only happens at a lower level.

Breaking through from the Sea of ​​Condensation Realm to the Inner Realm is a leap in realms, a leap in the level of life!

Its difficulty and danger are far greater than before.

In order to break through this barrier, most cultivators need to find a blessed land with abundant spiritual energy, seclude themselves for several years or even decades, prepare all kinds of rare and precious materials, and set up multiple protective formations. Only with thorough preparation can they have a slight chance of success.

If you are not careful, you will suffer the consequences of going astray in your cultivation and dying!

They had never heard of anyone like Chen Ye, who could break through so easily in front of everyone and on a battlefield surrounded by powerful enemies!

"Stop him! Quickly! Interrupt him at all costs!"

Elder Jian reacted the fastest; he realized the seriousness of the situation almost immediately and roared.

When Chen Ye was at the peak of the Condensation Sea Realm, he was already able to severely injure Jian Wuchen, who was in the Inner Realm, with a single strike, and he could also easily kill several cultivators of the same level.

If he were to successfully break through to the Inner Realm, what would happen?
Even if I had no burdens by then, I would probably still have a hard time defeating Chen Ye.

A fierce glint flashed in Elder Jian's eyes. He then held Jian Wuchen in his arms, channeling his true essence into his body to ensure that his vital energy remained constant. At the same time, he raised his hand and summoned his personal sword.

"Crimson Dragon Burns the Sky!"

Elder Jian roared, and the Crimson Flame Sword flickered in the air, instantly transforming into a giant fire dragon tens of feet long. With its claws outstretched and terrifyingly hot ascension, it lunged fiercely at Chen Ye, who was breaking through to the next level!
Elder Jian wanted to take advantage of the critical moment when Chen Ye was breaking through and unable to concentrate on defense to kill him with one blow!

Wherever the fiery dragon passed, even the air was distorted by the heat, and the hard stone arena was scorched red.

The crowd below the stage felt a wave of heat wash over them, as if they were in a furnace, and they all retreated in horror.

Although it is not the complete form, even as a pseudo-core stage cultivator, its full-force attack is still terrifying!
However, just as the fiery dragon was about to devour Chen Ye...

Chen Ye, who had been keeping his eyes closed, suddenly opened them.

There was no panic in his eyes, only a cold calm.

"Well come."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Ye raised the Jingzhe Blade in his hand.

There was no earth-shattering momentum, nor any dazzling flashes of sword light.

He simply and directly cleaved down at the oncoming fiery dragon.

This strike looked so simple and unadorned, even somewhat slow.

But as Chen Ye unleashed his slash, Elder Jian felt his mental connection with the Crimson Flame Sword being forcibly severed!

"puff!"

Elder Jian was struck as if by a heavy blow, and he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning ashen white instantly.

His natal magic weapon was damaged, and he himself suffered a severe backlash.

Meanwhile, the once-fiery dragon in mid-air seemed to have its spine removed, its flames instantly extinguished, and it reverted to its original form, the Crimson Flame Sword, falling from the sky with a dim light.

"How...is this possible...?"

Elder Jian clutched his chest, staggered back a few steps, and looked on incredulously.

He couldn't understand how the opponent, who was clearly still in the process of breaking through, could be distracted and unleash such a strange and domineering strike.
Little did he know that Chen Ye had been preparing for this day for several years. Not to mention anything else, his cultivation had been honed to perfection. The only thing he lacked was a slight deficiency in his state of mind.

With Jian Wuchen being severely injured by his own blade, the missing piece of the puzzle was finally completed.

Therefore, Chen Ye's breakthrough was effortless, and could even be described as a natural outcome.

boom! ! !
An indescribably powerful aura erupted from Chen Ye, transforming into a visible shockwave that swept outwards in all directions!

The entire central square trembled violently.

The viewing platform, the arena, and the surrounding buildings trembled violently under the impact of this terrifying shockwave, and some even collapsed.

Immediately afterwards, an extremely powerful pressure, unique to cultivators at the Inner Realm, soared into the sky and enveloped the entire area.

After several years here, the interior is finally complete!
(End of this chapter)