Invincible Soul Emperor

The Wind Blade Sword Technique split the golden beam of light in two. The beam instantly scattered, blasting huge pits into the surrounding ground.

Liu Wan’er and the others swallowed hard. They were grateful they had heeded Ye Qingchen’s advice to gather together beforehand, as the terrifying aftershocks of the battle alone would have been enough to kill them all.

While feeling fortunate, they were once again left in awe of Ye Qingchen’s formidable combat strength.

They saw that after the Wind Blade Sword Technique split the beam, although its power was mostly spent, it still struck the Gold Star Lion King.

ROAR!

The intense pain caused the Gold Star Lion King to let out a cry of agony as its body fell from mid-air.

Due to its Metal Attribute, the Gold Star Lion King’s body was incredibly tough, comparable to a superior-grade spiritual weapon. That Ye Qingchen’s sword still wounded it was a testament to the sheer power of his strike.

Seeing he had gained the upper hand, Ye Qingchen didn’t stop. He continued to press his attack, striking at the Gold Star Lion King with the Wind Blade Sword Technique.

This time, however, Ye Qingchen infused the attack with the energy of the Fen Tian Earth Fire. The Gold Star Lion King, assuming this attack would be the same as the last, paid it little mind and tried to block the Sword Qi with its toughest front claws.

But what the Gold Star Lion King didn’t expect was that the moment its claws touched the Sword Qi, the willow branches entwined around its body were instantly ignited by the Fen Tian Earth Fire.

While it was true that gold feared no fire, this was no ordinary flame—it was the Fen Tian Earth Fire!

The moment the Fen Tian Earth Fire ignited, the Gold Star Lion King’s entire body was engulfed in flames. The terrifying heat was unbearable, and the beast began to roll around frantically on the ground, trying to extinguish the blaze.

But the Fen Tian Earth Fire was not so easily put out.

Although the Gold Star Lion King had managed to block Ye Qingchen’s full-strength Wind Blade Sword Technique, it was now being tormented by the Fen Tian Earth Fire.

Ye Qingchen knew that with the Gold Star Lion King’s strength, it wasn’t impossible for it to withstand the Fen Tian Earth Fire. Seizing the opportunity, he struck again, abruptly unleashing the Leaf Blade Storm.

The Leaf Blade Storm not only possessed tremendous offensive power but also resonated strongly with Ye Qingchen’s own Wood Attribute. After he had advanced to the Martial King Realm, its power had grown even greater.

However, Ye Qingchen’s goal right now was not to injure the Gold Star Lion King with the Leaf Blade Storm, but to use its Wood Attribute to further amplify the potency of the Fen Tian Earth Fire.

As soon as the Leaf Blade Storm made contact with the Gold Star Lion King’s body, it turned into fuel for the Fen Tian Earth Fire, causing the blaze to intensify and spread.

The Gold Star Lion King rolled on the ground in agony, destroying everything it touched.

Although the Leaf Blade Storm had become fuel, its spiritual energy attacks remained. The Gold Star Lion King was so preoccupied with fighting off the Fen Tian Earth Fire that it couldn’t spare any attention to block these strikes.

Countless Leaf Blades sliced open new wounds on the beast, allowing the Fen Tian Earth Fire to burn its way directly into its body.

Seeing the Gold Star Lion King’s current state, Ye Qingchen was overjoyed. Gripping the Flowing Cloud Sword, he covertly channeled his spiritual energy, preparing to deliver the final, fatal blow.

Although Ye Qingchen could instantly cast Earth-rank Cultivation Techniques in his current state, a Martial Technique that had been charged up would naturally be on another level of power.

Liu Wan’er and the others watched the one-sided fight unfold, so shocked they were speechless.

The Gold Star Lion King possessed strength equivalent to a human Martial Artist at the Sixth Layer of the Martial King Realm. Yet, from the moment it faced Ye Qingchen, it had been completely suppressed. To them, the great beast seemed utterly powerless!

Just how strong is Ye Qingchen?

What they didn’t realize was that it wasn’t simply a matter of Ye Qingchen’s raw strength. After their initial clash, he had used his Dual Pupil Martial Soul to thoroughly analyze the Gold Star Lion King’s power and weaknesses.

Furthermore, he had gone into the fight on full alert, seized the initiative, and launched a surprise attack with the Fen Tian Earth Fire, which was what led to the current situation.

This didn’t mean the Gold Star Lion King wasn’t strong. Rather, it showed that Ye Qingchen’s own power, experience, and combat techniques had reached a point where he could completely overwhelm his opponent.

Even so, Ye Qingchen could feel the drain on his spiritual energy from fighting the Gold Star Lion King. Even the recovery power of his Willow Wood Martial Soul couldn’t keep up.

It seems I can’t casually engage in battles of attrition! Ye Qingchen silently cautioned himself, his eyes fixed unblinkingly on the Gold Star Lion King.

At this moment, the flames on the Gold Star Lion King’s body were finally beginning to recede. The beast had expended most of its energy to combat the scorching Fen Tian Earth Fire, and coupled with the assault from the Leaf Blade Storm, its body had sustained considerable injuries.

Feeling the last of the Fen Tian Earth Fire extinguish, the Gold Star Lion King finally breathed a sigh of relief and glared angrily at Ye Qingchen.

In the next instant, however, its anger turned to terror.

A two-hundred-meter-long blade of Sword Qi, blazing with a monstrous inferno, was already upon it.

At such a short distance, and in its weakened state, the Gold Star Lion King had no hope of dodging.

Its eyes filled with utter despair.

BOOM!

As the two-hundred-meter Sword Qi tore through the Gold Star Lion King’s body, its colossal figure crashed to the ground, lifeless.

With the Flowing Cloud Sword in hand, Ye Qingchen collected the beast’s corpse into his storage ring. He then dusted off his hands and walked over to Liu Wan’er and the others.

Liu Wan’er and her group stared at Ye Qingchen as if he were a deity returning from the heavens, their eyes filled with admiration and reverence.

Only Wang Tianlin was still interested in the Gold Star Lion King’s corpse. However, a shiver ran down his spine when he recalled Ye Qingchen’s formidable strength, and he dared not entertain the thought any longer, reluctantly giving up the idea.

Liu Wan’er gave Ye Qingchen a deep curtsy and said, ”Thank you, Young Master Ye, for your assistance.”

Ye Qingchen waved his hand and said, ”Miss Liu, there’s no need for such formality. You helped me first, so it was only right for me to return the favor.”

Liu Wan’er smiled sweetly, an expression so enchanting it would make the most beautiful flowers pale in comparison. The guards were stunned. They had never seen their mistress smile at anyone before, let alone a man. But when they remembered Ye Qingchen’s power, it all made sense.

What beauty doesn’t love a hero? Besides, Ye Qingchen’s handsome appearance was enough to make anyone jealous.

Smiling, Liu Wan’er asked, ”Young Master Ye, may I ask what your plans are now?”

Ye Qingchen thought for a moment before replying, ”I plan to head to Northern Barrier City first.”

Liu Wan’er’s face lit up with joy. ”That’s wonderful!” she said excitedly. ”We’re also on our way to Northern Barrier City. If you don’t mind, Young Master Ye, shall we continue our journey together?”