Chapter 876: Chapter 875 [Running for Their Lives, for Them]

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Ye Tianchen was covered in blood, his face pale and tottering. He had fallen from the higher realm of cross-level fighting, yet at the moment of his fall, he managed to annihilate Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, and Yang Gui in one breath. When Xu Zigang and the malicious old ghost arrived, Ye Tianchen killed Hu Changhe right in front of them, making sure he was completely destroyed, both body and soul. This was Ye Tianchen’s attitude and his determination.

The malicious old ghost glared at Ye Tianchen, wishing to skin him and remove his bones. His two disciples, Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan, had been killed by Ye Tianchen, leaving him without support. For any future matters, he would have to act personally, with no one to command. Most crucially, when he arrived, Ye Tianchen could have spared Hu Changhe, and he indeed heard the rebuking shout, but Ye Tianchen killed him, making sure Hu Changhe was thoroughly eliminated. This was a blatant slap in the face for the malicious old ghost.

Xu Zigang glanced at Ye Tianchen, the spear in his hand shimmering slightly with Divine Power, intensely strong. He scanned the villa and said, “There’s no one in the villa; it seems they’ve been protected by you. Now, I just want you to do three things. First, hand over a few old guys from China. Second, hand over the Dragon Crystal. Third, die yourself!”

“Who do you think you are? Even the Heavenly King couldn’t order me, Ye Tianchen!” Ye Tianchen sneered at Xu Zigang.

“You…” Xu Zigang was speechless with anger. He didn’t expect that, at this point, Ye Tianchen, with nowhere to run and no strength left, could still be so dignified. His stubbornness was even harder than his own.

“Good, good, very good. You killed my two disciples. If I, the malicious old ghost, let you escape today, I will cut off my own arm.” The malicious old ghost shouted furiously, jumping with rage.

“Fuck you, old thing. Do you think I’m scared just because you said a few good words? If you have the guts, come kill me, and let’s fight one-on-one.” Ye Tianchen had nothing left to worry about. Xu Zigang and the malicious old ghost wouldn’t let him go, so he might as well fight them to the death.

Upon hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, the malicious old ghost wished to rush up immediately, grab Ye Tianchen’s head, and make him wish he were dead. However, he restrained this impulse because he recalled Ye Tianchen’s earlier ferocity. This kid was a freak, possessing incomprehensible combat power, especially his ability to fight across levels, which was astonishing, capable of multiplying combat power. If Ye Tianchen hadn’t left earlier, and with the “Holy Heaven Prison” pressing down and delivering the final blow, he and Xu Zigang would indeed be in danger. Ye Tianchen’s cultivation was inferior to theirs, yet, the mysterious strength from the “Holy Heaven Prison” and Ye Tianchen’s own cultivation strength, his formidable cross-level combat ability, unnerved the malicious old ghost, making him hesitant to advance.

The reason the malicious old ghost and Xu Zigang did not immediately strike to shock-kill Ye Tianchen was, frankly, because they were somewhat afraid of the treasure “Holy Heaven Prison” Ye Tianchen held, as well as his robust cross-level combat ability, capable of suddenly multiplying his combat power. That’s an issue no one could easily overcome, making it clear that when Ye Tianchen was in the cross-level combat realm, he could suppress both of them. Even if he couldn’t defeat them both outright, he could at least fight to a draw. In a one-on-one fight, Ye Tianchen might be even stronger.

Actually, Ye Tianchen had fallen from the cross-level combat realm by now, extremely weakened, on the verge of passing out. He was barely sustaining himself with True Qi, because he knew if he showed signs of severe injury, Xu Zigang and the malicious old ghost would immediately kill him, which he could not resist. Initially, Ye Tianchen was in the cross-level combat realm, at peak fighting strength, engaging with True Fire and fury, especially with the support from the “Holy Heaven Prison,” making him unstoppable, causing Xu Zigang and the malicious old ghost significant trouble. Hence, they remained apprehensive. However, their cultivation realm was originally higher than Ye Tianchen’s, with rich combat experience. Even if Ye Tianchen was in the cross-level combat realm, any one of them could fight him, with no risk of easily being killed. Moreover, Ye Tianchen was now critically injured.

This is a typical case of being once-bitten, twice-shy, due to Ye Tianchen’s initial exceptional combat strength and the unparalleled power of the Holy Heaven Prison, resulting in his current shaky state near collapse. Xu Zigang and the malicious old ghost both dare not advance rashly to kill him.

“What’s the matter? Afraid to come over? Scared of dying?” Ye Tianchen said with a cold laugh.

“Humph, I don’t need to stoop to your level. Xu Zigang, let’s attack together and kill this brat. Then let’s see if he still has a tough mouth.” The malicious old ghost spoke coldly, pretending to be confident but looking embarrassed.

Xu Zigang glanced at Ye Tianchen and nodded. Honestly, he didn’t have the courage or assurance to rush in alone against Ye Tianchen. For people like them, being ruthless is essential but staying alive is crucial. Without life, no amount of cunning plans can be executed.

Ye Tianchen paused, feeling his vision blur. He had long since fallen from the cross-level combat realm, seriously injured, yet forced himself to stay here, now nearing his limit.

“No, nearing my limit. I can’t go unconscious. If I pass out, my mother and little sister will be killed, and the Dragon Crystal will be taken by them. I have to hold on,” Ye Tianchen thought tightly clenching his fist in his heart.

Both Xu Zigang and the malicious old ghost enveloped themselves with protective barriers formed by Martial Arts True Power, waving their treasures in front, clearly worried about Ye Tianchen’s cross-level combat ability and the potential threat from the “Holy Heaven Prison,” not daring to easily risk danger.

“Now I want you dead, and you will die,” Xu Zigang said coldly.

“Little brat, your whole family is doomed, and the treasures on you are all mine,” the vicious old ghost laughed maliciously.

“Then you can die first, Holy Heaven Prison…”

Suddenly, Ye Tianchen roared, shocking Xu Zigang and the vicious old ghost into instinctively retreating. They waved their treasures to defend upwards. Just now, Ye Tianchen almost used the “Holy Heaven Prison” to shock-kill them both, so it’s understandable that they were still on edge.

However, after waiting for a moment, no “Holy Heaven Prison” came down upon them, nor was there any surge of Martial Arts True Power. Xu Zigang and the vicious old ghost were both stunned. When they looked forward, Ye Tianchen was nowhere to be seen, having already disappeared.

“Damn it, we were tricked!” Xu Zigang shouted angrily.

“Chase him, he can’t escape, he’s seriously injured, and it looks like he fell from the cross-stage battle realm. Killing him is easier than squishing an ant,” the vicious old ghost said fiercely.

The night sky was quiet, with more than two hours left before dawn. While everyone else was sound asleep, Ye Tianchen was still running for his life, blood continually gushing from his mouth. His internal injuries were too severe; the Martial Arts True Power in his dantian had depleted too much, and he was at the end of his strength. Now he was pushing forward with sheer willpower. He knew if he stopped, Xu Zigang and the vicious old ghost would catch up and kill him, and at that time, the Holy Heaven Prison would fall into their hands. Then his mother Luo Yan, his little sister Ye Qianwen, Qi Ruxue, Xiao Ya, and the four esteemed elder leaders of China, protected within the “Holy Heaven Prison,” would all die. Therefore, he had to persist; he could not fall. If he fell, others would perish too.

Puff!

When Ye Tianchen rushed to a desolate mountain range, he finally could not hold on anymore, coughed up a mouthful of blood, and everything went black as he fell downwards.

Bang!

A small hill below was shattered by Ye Tianchen’s impact. His physical body was incredibly strong, reaching an unbelievable level. Even though his Martial Arts True Power was nearly exhausted and he couldn’t use the Martial Arts Divine Skill anymore, his physical body remained formidable. Ordinary martial artists couldn’t injure him.

Lying on the hill, Ye Tianchen slowly opened his eyes and looked at the starlight in the sky. A sense of unwillingness welled up in him. He had not yet explored the Martial Arts Great World, not yet visited the Emperor Star, nor resolved the apocalypse grievances. There were still so many things he had to do that were unfinished. Was he really going to die like this?

“I’ve done my best and reached my limit. I don’t believe in destiny; I just think there’s no luck for me!” Ye Tianchen thought to himself.

Swish!

Swish!

Two figures appeared in front of Ye Tianchen. One was Xu Zigang, and the other was the vicious old ghost. When they saw Ye Tianchen lying on the hill, unable to move an inch, a cruel smile appeared on both of their faces. They weren’t in a hurry to kill Ye Tianchen because they knew that hating someone didn’t mean killing them was the best solution. The best solution was to torture him, making him wish for death.

“Not running anymore? Can’t move anymore? An ant is always an ant!” Xu Zigang said with a smug smile.

“I, the vicious old ghost, said you couldn’t escape, how about that?” the vicious old ghost replied arrogantly.

Ye Tianchen struggled to support his body, sitting up halfway, with bloodstains at the corner of his mouth, yet with a smile, he said, “You should also remember that I, Ye Tianchen, stand upright and unyielding. Even if I die, I won’t let despicable people succeed; I’ll end it myself…”