“So be it!” Ye Chu sighed. “Since you, senior, insist on this, this junior has no choice but to act.”
As Ye Chu’s words fell, the Heavenly Emperor Fist danced out. Originally devoid of any imposing manner, Ye Chu now resembled an unsheathed sword, revealing its sharp edge with invincible momentum.
This momentum surged outward, causing everyone present, including the old man, to undergo a drastic change in expression. They looked at Ye Chu in horror, their hearts filled with uncontrollable terror, for this momentum was simply too terrifying.
But what terrified them even more was the green light flashing on Ye Chu’s fist, interwoven with patterns. A domineering intent that could sever heaven and earth rolled out, unstoppable and unmatched. Monstrous power erupted from within. Just a single glance made one feel the world-shocking power contained within, a power capable of shattering all things, carrying the weight of tens of millions of catties.
As this fist struck out, it left a trail in the void, shooting straight towards the old man. Ye Chu’s speed was extremely fast. The Instant Wind Art danced, and his footsteps generated a radiant glow.
Having reached his current level, he was gradually mastering the essence of the Instant Wind Art. When the Supreme Law was unleashed, it could blend with heaven and earth, naturally weaving together a luminous pattern.
Watching the fist crashing towards him, the old man’s expression turned exceptionally grim. However, he did not believe a half-grown youth could be stronger than him. Even though he was terrified by such power in his heart, he gritted his teeth and held his ground. His power erupted violently, surging his entire body’s strength as he charged directly at Ye Chu.
Seeing this, the corners of Ye Chu’s mouth curled into a smile. If it were a Profound Flower realm expert who knew his background, they would absolutely not act this way. Anyone daring to clash with him head-on had to be at least at the level of a Holy Land successor. For an ordinary Profound Flower realm expert, clashing with his Heavenly Emperor Fist was simply seeking death.
Ye Chu’s Heavenly Emperor Fist crashed into the opponent’s surging power. The old man’s gathered strength was instantly shattered. The Heavenly Emperor Fist struck him directly in the body. Accompanied by the sound of shattering bones, his figure flew backwards, blood spraying wildly as he crashed into the Cold Lake. He now fully experienced the same imperial treatment he had previously inflicted on others.
“Hiss…”
Everyone present gasped in shock, staring blankly at Ye Chu. Looking at the youth standing there without revealing a single trace of aura, they felt as though their hearts could not take it.
A Profound Flower realm expert, and he was punched until he spat blood and crashed into the Cold Lake. Just how strong was he? Was he truly number one under heaven?
The talented youths who had previously clamoured to teach Ye Chu a lesson could not help but touch their chests. A wave of lingering fear welled up from the depths of their hearts, and their backs were completely soaked in cold sweat. They were incredibly fortunate that if they had attacked Ye Chu earlier, they would not even have known how they died.
They secretly glanced at Su Rong, feeling immensely grateful to her. Fortunately, she had stopped them from causing trouble for him.
Ye Tian also stared blankly at Ye Chu, touching his own fist. He shook his head vigorously, ensuring his mind had regained some clarity.
He had thought that after gaining some opportunities and stepping into the Imperial realm, he would be considered a notable figure among the younger generation of the continent. At the very least, he was surely stronger than Ye Chu. But now he realised he was merely a frog in a well. Ye Chu had surpassed him back then, and now he had left him far behind in the dust.
Su Rong looked at that not-so-tall figure and could not help but let out a soft sigh, her cheeks flushing slightly red. Thinking of her previous reprimand towards Ye Chu, she feared he was secretly mocking her in his heart. When had he ever needed her protection? He did not need it back then, and he certainly did not need it now. Even if her strength had greatly improved, granting her the power of the Imperial realm, so what? In front of him, she was still so insignificant.
Su Rong had originally thought she could find self-esteem and an advantage in front of Ye Chu. But…
Thinking of that time at the Cold Lake, thinking of that balcony, thinking of everything, her eyes suddenly grew a bit red. This youth seemed to be drifting further and further away from her, so far that he was becoming difficult for her to reach.
Ye Chu did not care in the slightest about repelling the old man with a single punch. With his strength unleashing the Heavenly Emperor Fist, if the opponent had dodged, they might have been able to exchange a few moves with him. But taking it head-on? It would be strange if he did not inflict severe injuries.
Ye Chu waved his arm, and the Heaven and Earth Artifact fell into his hand. Ye Chu sensed it and found that this Heaven and Earth Artifact was actually quite good. There was a law contained within it. If a cultivator obtained it, their combat power could skyrocket.
Ye Chu had no use for it anyway. With a casual wave of his hand, he tossed it in front of Ye Tian. “Train well with it and see if it suits you!”
Everyone stared eagerly at the Heaven and Earth Artifact in Ye Tian’s hands. Although greed shone in everyone’s eyes, not a single person dared to step forward and snatch it.
Ye Tian had also not expected Ye Chu to gift him such a precious treasure, for how rare was a Heaven and Earth Artifact? Yet, looking at Ye Chu’s expression, it seemed he did not care in the slightest.
Ye Tian did not put on any false modesty and nodded as he accepted it.
The surroundings fell into complete silence, and no one dared to harbour any crooked thoughts again. However, it seemed the Cold Lake was destined not to be peaceful today. A massive whirlpool suddenly appeared in the centre of the lake. The whirlpool grew larger and larger, and a huge void emerged in its centre, containing not a single drop of water.
The speed of the whirlpool’s rotation was unimaginably fast. As it spun, the lake water churned up towering waves. The once calm Cold Lake underwent another drastic change.
Ye Chu landed in the void, looking at the centre of the whirlpool. It was a massive void, leading straight down, appearing like a passageway.
Seeing this scene, everyone exchanged glances, not expecting the Cold Lake to undergo such a change after the appearance of the Heaven and Earth Artifact.
Ye Chu looked at this passageway, thinking that the secret of the Cold Lake might very well lie below. Thinking of this, Ye Chu gritted his teeth and shot downwards, entering the void.
Watching Ye Chu enter, many cultivators exchanged glances. Their figures also leaped, shooting towards it.
They had also noticed that after the Heaven and Earth Artifact appeared, the spiritual energy seeping from the Cold Lake had become denser. There had to be a reason for this. Perhaps the secret lay below.
They did not dare to snatch the Heaven and Earth Artifact, but perhaps there was something even better than it down below.
Ye Chu shot downwards, continuously delving deeper into the void. This void was indeed a passageway. It was winding, and he did not know how long he had been travelling, nor how many metres deep he had gone. Ye Chu thought to himself that if he were diving, he would definitely not be able to withstand the pressure at such a depth.
“Where exactly does this lead?” Ye Chu muttered, continuously delving deeper.
Finally, after who knew how long, Ye Chu finally touched the ground. The ground was covered in river sand, and his feet sank into it as he stepped down. But this was not what surprised Ye Chu. At this moment, he completely disregarded his feet sinking into the river sand. He stared blankly ahead, for everything before him was too shocking.
Ye Chu took a deep breath, feeling his heart tremble violently. Because before him lay an existence that Ye Chu could hardly imagine.
“How is this possible?”