CHAPTER 961: CHAPTER 960 [STAY IN THE ZHANTAI FAMILY TO DRINK]

The "Four Phases Golden Body Formation" sealed off the entire Zhantai family. Ye Tianchen did not want too much collateral damage, as it would not be beneficial to him. Not only might it level the entire Zhantai family, but it could also cause the mountains to collapse and the earth to quake, potentially triggering even more powerful individuals to emerge. At that time, whether or not stronger beings would be drawn out was uncertain. Ye Tianchen had already reached the Martial Saint realm, regarded as a strong individual among Earth’s Three Ancient Martial Worlds. The higher one’s cultivation realm, the more one could sense formidable entities. Inside the "Guardian Divine Vajra Array", Ye Tianchen continually cultivated and comprehended, consolidating his Martial Saint realm cultivation while also keeping an eye on Earth’s Three Ancient Martial Worlds.

Reaching the Martial Saint realm was considered powerful, especially on Earth, where Spiritual Energy was extremely scarce. For a martial artist to achieve the Martial Saint cultivation realm, it was enough to traverse the entire Earth as a dominant presence. Precisely because he reached this level, Ye Tianchen sensed the Three Ancient Martial Worlds. Vaguely, in these Three Ancient Martial Worlds, some powerful, unknown auras were hidden. Some, like Ye Tianchen, emanated the aura of a Martial Saint realm expert, while others were more deeply concealed and ominously powerful, leaving Ye Tianchen astonished. Could it be that on Earth, there exists something stronger than a mid-stage Martial Saint realm martial artist?

Earth used to be a flourishing place for cultivation, where countless strong individuals and prodigies were born. In that brilliant world, hundreds of schools contended, myriad paths competed, with all sorts of cultivation paths flourishing exceptionally. Even to this day, there remain some cultivation sects and cultivation families, and through the ages, some ancient legacies have been passed down. Like the Five Poison Sect, where a mid-stage Martial Saint realm expert like Du Mie survives. If not for Ye Tianchen’s exceptionally strong Heavenly Punishment Thunder Tribulation, probably even two more Ye Tianchens couldn’t have killed Du Mie.

After detecting those powerful auras, especially the concealed and mysterious ones, Ye Tianchen was startled. It seemed like there were incredibly powerful beings on Earth, almost all reclusive. But even without much thought, it was obvious that once these individuals emerged, they would definitely shake the heavens. Among these people, Ye Tianchen, using a unique sensing method recorded in the "Yijin Jing", could distinguish between benevolence and malice. He sensed that there were several powerful malevolent presences hidden on Earth. These strong individuals were filled with evil thoughts, likely to emerge sooner or later and commit acts of total destruction, which Ye Tianchen would be prepared for, as he couldn’t let these evil powers wreak havoc, especially for the sake of his family and friends.

This battle was Ye Tianchen’s duel with Bai Yanwu, the top loose cultivator, resulting in Ye Tianchen being covered in wounds, while Bai Yanwu disappeared.

"Did you... did you kill him?" Zhantai Weixue was stunned for a long time before walking up to Ye Tianchen and asking.

"No, he left, seemingly thinking that the future is long... Bai Yanwu is very powerful and will become a great menace," Ye Tianchen said indifferently.

The battle between Ye Tianchen and Bai Yanwu was expected to be earth-shattering and brutal. Bai Yanwu absolutely wouldn’t stop, fighting to the death, as the Ancient Transmission Array fragment meant more to Bai Yanwu than his grandson, Bai Song’s life. He could even kill his grandson with a flick of his fingers, let alone kill Ye Tianchen?

What Ye Tianchen hadn’t expected was after a few exchanges, Bai Yanwu broke through his "Four Phases Golden Body Formation" and left. What on earth was this old guy’s intention? What made him change his mind? The reason behind this was certainly not simple.

Zhantai Weixue glanced at Ye Tianchen and didn’t know what to say for a moment. The height Ye Tianchen had reached was no longer something she could imagine. She hadn’t expected that when they first met at the Luo family, she could still hold her own against Ye Tianchen, but now, she feared she couldn’t withstand even a single move from him. His rapid advancement in cultivation realm was truly unimaginable; he was too formidable.

"Thank you for saving us, Taoist. You have done a great favor for our Zhantai family," said Zhantai Hongwu, Zhantai Weixue’s father, as he walked up to Ye Tianchen to express his sincere gratitude.

"No need to thank me. I also came for the Ancient Transmission Array fragments..." Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

Hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, Zhantai Weixue immediately stood in front of her father, looking at Ye Tianchen with great vigilance, seemingly afraid that Ye Tianchen, like Bai Yanwu, would start a massacre to obtain the Ancient Transmission Array fragments and kill them.

"Weixue, if this Taoist wanted to kill us, it would be as easy as turning his hand. His cultivation realm is beyond our reach," Zhantai Hongwu shook his head and said.

"Father, this guy might not necessarily be a good person..." Zhantai Weixue, not only with her fiery figure but also with a fiery personality, even shouted such words in front of Ye Tianchen, a person who could crush her with a raise of his hand, which was quite unexpected.

"Weixue, don’t speak to Ye Taoist like that. Although you know each other, Ye Taoist saved us!" Zhantai Hongwu said sternly, looking at Zhantai Weixue.

Zhantai Weixue pouted her lips, gave Ye Tianchen a fierce glare, and intended to say something but ultimately stayed silent. She never disobeyed her father’s words. Losing her mother at a young age, her father had to raise her alone while managing the entire Zhantai family, which was already very difficult.

Ye Tianchen glanced at Zhantai Weixue and Zhantai Hongwu without saying much. There wasn’t much acquaintance between him and Zhantai Weixue, merely a brief encounter, which wasn’t particularly pleasant. However, Ye Tianchen didn’t want to see Bai Yanwu wipe out the entire Zhantai family, as it would be too tragic. As for the Ancient Transmission Array fragments in the hands of the Zhantai family, Ye Tianchen would obtain them, but not in Bai Yanwu’s cruel way of endless annihilation.

"Your Zhantai family should still relocate. The Ancient Transmission Array fragments are eyed by many major forces and powerful individuals. Sooner or later, stronger individuals will come to seize them..." After Ye Tianchen said this, he turned and prepared to leave.

Ye Tianchen turned and walked towards the entrance of the Zhantai family, leaving only Zhantai Hongwu and Zhantai Weixue standing in place. Suddenly, Zhantai Hongwu spoke, "Brother Ye, please wait. I have something to entrust to you, and I hope you will agree."

"What is it?" Ye Tianchen turned back and asked.

With a wave of his right hand, Zhantai Hongwu revealed a fragment emitting mysterious power in his palm. Seeing her father take out the fragment of the Ancient Transmission Array, Zhantai Weixue was startled and quickly said, "Father..."

"Do not stop me. I have had this idea for a long time. Brother Ye, may I ask you to help protect this fragment of the Transmission Array for the Zhantai family?" Zhantai Hongwu sincerely looked at Ye Tianchen and asked.

Ye Tianchen was momentarily stunned, then smiled and said, "I am indeed eager to obtain the fragment of the Ancient Transmission Array, but I won’t resort to unscrupulous means to acquire it. Seeing as the Zhantai family has suffered enough, it looks like you’ve thought it over to entrust it to me!"

"If Brother Ye doesn’t mind, why not have a drink with me at my Zhantai home, and we can discuss it further?" Zhantai Hongwu sincerely invited.

"Alright!" Ye Tianchen readily agreed.

Although much of the Zhantai family had been destroyed, some people survived. At least those who attacked Ye Tianchen survived. After these people regained their senses, seeing the family head walking alongside Ye Tianchen, they all wanted to rush up and fight him. After Zhantai Hongwu explained the situation, they understood the reasons behind it.

In a very concealed stone chamber within the Zhantai family, there were only Zhantai Weixue, Zhantai Hongwu, and Ye Tianchen. Zhantai Weixue stood beside them, pouring drinks for Ye Tianchen and Zhantai Hongwu. After three cups, Zhantai Hongwu looked at Ye Tianchen and said, "Brother Ye, at just over twenty years of age, you have already reached the Martial Saint Realm. Throughout the history of this Martial Arts World, few can claim such an achievement. You are undoubtedly a prodigy."

"Senior Hongwu, you flatter me. It’s all due to chance and coincidence." Ye Tianchen shook his head and smiled.

"I wonder if Brother Ye is engaged in any marriage arrangements?" Zhantai Hongwu asked with a hint of deeper meaning.

"Hehe, can I choose not to answer that? It’s personal privacy." Ye Tianchen replied with an awkward smile.

"Oh... I apologize for the slip. I toast to you." Zhantai Hongwu also smiled awkwardly and said.

"I toast to you, Senior Hongwu." Ye Tianchen replied politely.

All the while, Zhantai Weixue stood silently by, occasionally glancing at Ye Tianchen. The transformation in this man was indeed remarkable. From a Superpower User to a Martial Artist, and now reaching such an impressive level of cultivation in less than a year, how did he do it?

"Senior, you want me to stay not just to drink, right?" Ye Tianchen asked after finishing a glass of wine.

"Brother Ye is a smart man, with a future of limitless potential. So I’ll be frank, I want to hand over the fragment of the Ancient Transmission Array to you because I no longer wish to hold onto this ticking time bomb. It isn’t anything beneficial to the Zhantai family; on the contrary, it only brings disaster, causing endless suffering for us." Zhantai Hongwu shook his head and said.

"Father, I understand your intentions, but protecting the fragment of the Ancient Transmission Array and preventing it from falling into the hands of evildoers is an inheritance passed down in our Zhantai family..." Zhantai Weixue said anxiously. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)