Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 355: Chapter 355: News of Liang Fei

At the same time, a cold dread washed over Liu Qinghan. So, Ye Qingchen knew about the giant green python all along. If I, like those men, had succumbed to the temptation of the green dragon fruits, I would have been devoured as well. That python was incredibly formidable, killing over a dozen Martial Spirit Realm experts in a single move. Even accounting for the element of surprise, that’s a terrifying display of power. I’m certain I wouldn’t have stood a chance against it.

After strangling the man, the python turned its gaze toward Ye Qingchen and Liu Qinghan. It opened its cavernous, blood-stained maw, releasing a foul, pungent stench. Terrified, Liu Qinghan hid behind Ye Qingchen, not daring to move. Ye Qingchen, however, remained calm as a powerful aura began to emanate from his body.

Although Ye Qingchen only had the cultivation of the Sixth Layer of the Martial Spirit Realm, he had once slain a Martial King Realm Monster Beast. As a result, he naturally exuded a fearsome pressure. The python felt this pressure with particular intensity. It also faintly sensed the scent of blood on Ye Qingchen—a scent that clearly came from a Monster Beast of a higher tier than itself. This terrified the python with a fear that came from its very core.

As Ye Qingchen took a single step forward, the python reacted as if it had seen something utterly terrifying. It whipped its massive body around and fled, not even sparing the green dragon fruit tree a second glance.

Ye Qingchen, who had been ready to strike the python down, was momentarily stunned by its cowardice. He shook his head with a wry smile. Since it has already fled, there’s no need to hunt it down. The priority now is to pick the green dragon fruits and then find Qin Yue and Liang Fei.

”You... you... you’re actually that powerful?” Liu Qinghan was so astonished he could barely speak. That formidable python fled in terror from Ye Qingchen’s aura alone. Just how strong is he? Could he be in the Martial King Realm? No, impossible. The Chaotic Labyrinth only allows Martial Artists below the Martial King Realm to enter. But can someone in the Martial Spirit Realm really be this powerful?

Ye Qingchen didn’t reply to Liu Qinghan. Instead, he walked towards the green dragon fruit tree, but stopped after just a couple of steps, his brow furrowed. Seconds later, a fiery red figure came running rapidly in his direction. Behind her, five or six Martial Artists were in relentless pursuit. As they drew closer, Ye Qingchen saw that the figure was a young woman in red. She wasn’t exceptionally beautiful, but her face was full of determination, giving her a heroic air. Her pursuers all wore identical clothing, indicating they were disciples from the same Sect.

I’m not familiar with the Sects of the Northern Domain, so I can’t be bothered to get involved in their grudges. Even though she’s deliberately heading toward me, I have no intention of helping. After all, I need to hurry and find Qin Yue and Liang Fei. It isn’t worth wasting time on a stranger.

Seeing that Ye Qingchen was intentionally keeping his distance, the girl knew he had no intention of helping. Outmatched by her pursuers, she had no choice but to brace herself and run up to Ye Qingchen. ”Please, young master, save me,” she pleaded. Just then, the five or six Martial Artists arrived. Upon spotting Ye Qingchen, their eyes were immediately drawn to the green dragon fruit tree behind him.

”Boss, look! More than twenty green dragon fruits! We’ve struck it rich!” one of the Martial Artists exclaimed.

The leader’s eyes burned with fervor as he gave the order. ”Lao San, you capture that girl. The rest of us will pick the green dragon fruits.”

Their attitude was arrogant, as if the green dragon fruits were already in their pockets. They completely ignored Ye Qingchen and Liu Qinghan, who had been there the whole time. This annoyed Ye Qingchen. Just as he was about to intervene, the Martial Artist known as Lao San swaggered over and said imperiously, ”Kid, if you know what’s good for you, scram. Some things are out of your league.”

Ye Qingchen sneered. ”I have no interest in meddling in your affairs.” After speaking, he stepped toward the green dragon fruit tree. Seeing that he was unwilling to help, the red-clothed girl could only shake her head in resignation. ”Since you don’t want to get involved, Young Master, I will say no more. I only hope you can pass on a message for me. If you happen to encounter disciples from Thunder Valley, please tell them that Young Sect Master Liang Fei is in trouble at the Black Swamp up ahead. They must hurry to support him!” Having said her piece, the girl in red turned and fled, with the Martial Artist called Lao San in hot pursuit.

Liang Fei? Ye Qingchen was stunned. He hadn’t expected to get news about him here. Does that mean this girl in red is a disciple of Thunder Valley? It’s my own fault. I’ve been so focused on finding Qin Yue that I haven’t paid any attention to the other Thunder Valley disciples, which is why I didn’t recognize her. Since she’s one of them, I have to save her.

With this thought, Ye Qingchen immediately drew his Qingfeng Sword. He executed a move from the Wind Blade Sword Technique, slashing at the Martial Artist called Lao San. The Wind Blade Sword Technique was an Earth Rank intermediate Martial Technique, and its power was magnified by the Qingfeng Sword. Furthermore, Ye Qingchen had struck from behind. The Martial Artist, who was only at the Eighth Layer of the Martial Spirit Realm, had no time to react before he was sliced in two.

The girl in red stared, stunned. She looked at Lao San, who had been so domineering just moments before, now lying dead and dismembered. The sight left her utterly astounded. And this young man... a moment ago, he acted as if this had nothing to do with him, but now he suddenly attacked and saved me. She was completely baffled.

By this time, the other Martial Artists had finished picking the green dragon fruits. They turned just in time to witness Lao San’s death. While shocked by Ye Qingchen’s lethal move, they were also consumed by rage.

”Kid, you dare kill one of ours! You’ll pay with your life! Brothers, get him!” the leader roared. At his command, the men attacked, unleashing various Martial Techniques as they charged at Ye Qingchen.

These men were all high-level Martial Spirit Realm experts, and their combined attack was tremendously powerful.

Both Liu Qinghan and the girl in red became extremely anxious. The girl pulled on Ye Qingchen’s arm and urged, ”Young Master, a wise man doesn’t fight a losing battle! Let’s get out of here quickly and lay low!”

Ye Qingchen simply shook his head, raised his Qingfeng Sword, and advanced to meet his attackers.

”Lad, killing Lao San proves you have some skill,” the leader sneered. ”But the weakest of us is at the Seventh Layer of the Martial Spirit Realm. A mere Sixth Layer like you should just surrender without a fight!”