Invincible Soul Emperor

Not only that, but after just a few exchanges, Ye Qingchen had already gained the upper hand, completely dominating Feng Xingpo and the former Sect Master of the Shenhuo Sect!

The more Feng Xingpo and his companion fought, the more alarmed they became.

Ye Qingchen, with a mere Sixth-Layer Martial Spirit Realm cultivation, was single-handedly overpowering two Martial King Realm experts! His ability to fight across cultivation levels was beyond imagination.

After about twenty exchanges, Ye Qingchen had taken complete control of the battle, with victory firmly in his grasp.

”Sword Dusting the Wind!” With a low cry, Ye Qingchen once again executed the technique, thrusting his sword toward Feng Xingpo.

Feng Xingpo was horrified. He was completely enveloped by this sword strike, and though he tried to dodge, there was no escape. As Ye Qingchen’s sword swept past, both of Feng Xingpo’s legs were severed clean off.

Without the support of his legs, Feng Xingpo collapsed to the ground, losing all combat capability.

Ye Qingchen didn’t spare him a second glance, continuing to wield his Qingfeng Sword as he slashed toward the former Sect Master.

The former Sect Master was already struggling to fend off the Leaf Blade Storm. Seeing Ye Qingchen attack again, he was completely helpless as the Qingfeng Sword severed his left leg, causing him to topple unsteadily to the ground.

”Is it... over? Just like that?” The Retired Emperor swallowed hard. It would have been impressive enough for Ye Qingchen to simply hold his own against their combined attack. I had planned to join forces with him to deal with them once my own strength recovered. But he had never imagined that Ye Qingchen would resolve the battle so easily.

The Retired Emperor secretly rejoiced. It’s only been a month or two since we parted at Dragon Tiger Mountain, and he’s already grown this powerful. It seems his potential is far greater than I originally estimated. This visit to the Ye Family was the right decision!

Ye Changqing, who arrived later, was so surprised his jaw dropped. All along, he had known his son was powerful, but he never imagined Ye Qingchen would be so formidable as to defeat two Martial King Realm experts with such overwhelming force.

The other members of the Ye Family found it even more incredible. The two Martial King Realm experts, who had seemed like demonic gods, were so fragile before Ye Qingchen.

Ye Qingchen looked at Feng Xingpo and the former Sect Master of the Shenhuo Sect lying on the ground, the rage in his eyes yet to subside. He hadn’t killed them outright because of the vile acts they had committed. Letting them die so easily would be letting them off too lightly.

The former Sect Master of the Shenhuo Sect, now with only one leg, saw Ye Qingchen approaching. He wanted to flee, but he couldn’t move at all.

”Hmph! You dare harm the people of my Ye Family? Even if you’re a Martial King, I’ll tear you limb from limb!”

Ye Qingchen sheathed his Qingfeng Sword and threw a punch at the former Sect Master. BANG! The punch shattered several of the old man’s ribs, and blood streamed from his mouth.

BANG! BANG!

Ye Qingchen struck again and again, relentlessly pounding the former Sect Master. Every punch snapped bones and tore tendons. The old man howled in agony. He wanted to beg for mercy, but the excruciating pain made it impossible for him to speak.

However, this torture didn’t last long. After a dozen punches, the former Sect Master had died from the sheer pain, his life extinguished.

Feng Xingpo witnessed it all, knowing his turn was next. Despite having lost his legs, an intense desire to live drove him to claw at the ground with his hands, trying to drag himself away from Ye Qingchen.

With eyes burning with rage, Ye Qingchen walked slowly toward Feng Xingpo, like the God of Death himself coming to claim a soul.

Feng Xingpo was utterly despondent. Each of Ye Qingchen’s steps seemed to stomp on his heart, pushing him one step closer to a complete collapse.

”Please, please don’t kill me!” Feng Xingpo wailed, a stark contrast to the arrogant, dismissive attitude he had shown earlier.

He was desperate to survive. As a sect master, he should have been enjoying endless glory and riches. Yet, because he had provoked Ye Qingchen, he had fallen to such a state.

Feng Xingpo was filled with regret. Why on earth did I listen to the former Sect Master of the Shenhuo Sect and come looking for trouble with Ye Qingchen?

”When you were slaughtering the members of the Ye Family, did you ever consider giving them a chance to live?” Ye Qingchen finally spoke, his emotionless voice sending a chill down Feng Xingpo’s spine.

After speaking, he threw a punch at Feng Xingpo, shattering his Dantian.

Another punch, and Feng Xingpo’s meridians were all severed. He fainted from the pain.

Ye Qingchen infused Spiritual Energy into Feng Xingpo’s body to wake him, then delivered another punch, rupturing his liver and gallbladder.

Punch after punch landed, Ye Qingchen’s expression remaining unchanged from start to finish.

The Ye Family was Ye Qingchen’s reverse scale, the one line that must never be crossed. Feng Xingpo had just crossed it.

Finally, when Feng Xingpo had been pounded into little more than meat pulp, Ye Qingchen stopped. He wiped his bloodstained palms and walked toward the Retired Emperor.

The Retired Emperor was still stunned by Ye Qingchen’s strength. Seeing him approach, he couldn’t help but straighten his posture.

”Retired Emperor, I will remember the kindness you’ve shown today!” Ye Qingchen said, arriving before the Retired Emperor and giving him a deep bow.

If it weren’t for the Retired Emperor’s timely presence, the Ye Family would have stood no chance against the combined forces of the Cangqiong Sect and the Shenhuo Sect. By the time he returned, the Ye Family might have been reduced to ruins. Moreover, the Retired Emperor had been seriously injured protecting his family. This bow from Ye Qingchen was from the bottom of his heart.

The Retired Emperor hurriedly waved his hands, helping Ye Qingchen up. ”Young Friend Ye, you saved my life in the past,” he said. ”I just happened to be here today, so it was only right for me to help. Please don’t trouble yourself over it.”

The Retired Emperor was a man of esteemed status, yet he used the self-referential term for an elder when speaking to Ye Qingchen. This alone showed that he now considered Ye Qingchen an equal.

Ye Qingchen then took out Spirit Pills and distributed them to the imperial experts. Shortly after, the Retired Emperor and his entourage stood up to take their leave. The purpose of the Retired Emperor’s visit had been to foster a good relationship with Ye Qingchen, and today’s events had more than smoothed over any estrangement that might have arisen on Dragon Tiger Mountain.

”Bro... Brother?”

After taking a Spirit Pill, Ye Changyun’s injuries finally healed. He stood up and walked toward Ye Qingchen, but just as he was about to speak, his gaze shifted. It landed on a smiling, middle-aged man standing behind Ye Qingchen, and Ye Changyun grew emotional, feeling as if he were in a dream.

This middle-aged man was none other than his long-lost brother, Ye Changqing, whom he hadn’t seen in ten years and had missed dearly!

Ye Changqing smiled at Ye Changyun, walked forward, and pulled him into a tight embrace. Both brothers had tears in their eyes. After a decade of separation, the two had finally been reunited, and the bitterness and hardships of their time apart were feelings impossible to convey to outsiders.

The Grand Elder also finished healing and walked over. He was overjoyed to see Ye Changqing and eagerly pestered him with questions.

Hearing Ye Changqing recount his experiences over the past ten years, both the Grand Elder and Ye Changyun couldn’t help but sigh with emotion.

With the family reunited, there was naturally no end to the things to talk about. The other Ye Family members busied themselves with setting the estate in order. Everyone decided to hold a banquet in three days to welcome Ye Changqing home.

When the banquet began, the entire Ye Family was immersed in a joyous and peaceful atmosphere.

During the feast, Ye Qingchen was called to the seat of honor. Ye Changyun spoke to him with earnest and meaningful words.

”Qingchen, you are now the pillar of our Ye Family. However, you are at an age where you should be striving for greater heights, and you cannot be bound to the family. Now that my older brother has returned, I have decided to hand the position of Family Head back to him. Do you have any objections?”