System Possession, One Sword Shocks the Gods

117: The majestic winds of heaven, their first stirrings of wavesA streak of Blue Light cut through the sky, passing over increasingly bustling villages, towns, and post roads below. On the horizon, the legendary imperial capital—Tianfeng City—finally appeared clearly before Ye Chen’s eyes.

Even with Ye Chen’s composure, his eyes couldn’t help but flash with a hint of awe at first sight.

The grandeur of this city far surpassed any he had seen before. Its city walls were over a hundred zhang tall, entirely constructed from giant rocks called ”Qinggang Stone,” inscribed with countless intricate and ancient runes. These runes subtly formed a massive Formation light barrier that enveloped the entire city, shimmering with colorful light and exuding a daunting sense of stability and majesty. The city walls stretched endlessly in both directions, like a giant azure Dragon, lying across the vast land.

The city gate was bustling with activity, streams of people flowing like weaving threads. There were fierce-looking mercenaries riding Yao Beasts; scions of influential families in luxurious clothes, surrounded by attendants; dusty Loose Cultivators carrying travel bags; and many experts with profound, hidden auras. Earth Fiend Realm Cultivators were ubiquitous here, and occasionally, one could even sense the abyss-like aura of Tiangang Realm powerhouses flashing by.

It truly was a place where Dragons coiled and tigers crouched, where winds and clouds converged!

”Senior, that’s Tianfeng City ahead,” Lin Suxin respectfully said from the side. After Ye Chen’s continuous treatment with life-infused wood-elemental Protective Aura during their journey, her and her two Junior Brothers’ injuries had mostly healed, and they were filled with gratitude towards Ye Chen.

Ye Chen nodded slightly, reined in hisEscape Light, and landed on the official road, joining the flow of people towards the massive city gate. He still maintained the appearance of a Earth Fiend Realm Second Layer Cultivator, blending in with the crowd unnoticed.

At the city gate, guards in standardized spiritual armor and with formidable auras stood watch, maintaining order and collecting entrance fees. These guards each possessed the cultivation of the Condensation Origin Realm Late Stage, and their captain was even at the Earth Fiend Realm, showcasing the profound foundation of the Empire.

After paying the Spirit Stones, Ye Chen led Lin Suxin and her two Junior Brothers smoothly into the city.

The scene inside the city was even more dazzling. The streets were wide enough for ten carriages to travel side-by-side, lined with shops displaying banners, selling various Medicinal Pills, weapons, Talismans, Materials, and even large commercial establishments specializing in renting Immortal Caves and posting missions. The air was filled with dense Spiritual Qi, several times richer than outside the city, indicating the presence of a super-large Spirit Gathering Formation within the city.

Shouts of vendors, discussions, and the cries of Yao Beasts filled the air, a scene of bustling prosperity.

”Senior, we first need to deliver the ’Azure Spirit Warm Jade’ to the Hundred Herbs Pavilion in the west of the city to complete our Sect mission,” Lin Suxin told Ye Chen. ”If Senior doesn’t have a place to stay yet, there’s a quiet inn near the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, and this Junior can lead the way for you.”

Just as Ye Chen was about to speak, he suddenly frowned, his gaze sweeping towards a less crowded side road on the left.

At the fork in the road, several young men and women, dressed in luxurious clothes and with arrogant expressions, were surrounding a young man who looked like a Disciple from a small Sect, pushing and shoving him, their words full of ridicule.

”Hmph, a mere Disciple of a third-rate Sect, ’Iron Sword Sect,’ dares to come to Tianfeng City to join the fun? Be sensible and get out of the way, don’t block Young Master Zhao San’s path!”

”Exactly, look at your impoverished appearance, you probably had to scrounge for a long time just to pay the entrance fee, right? Hahahaha!”

The surrounded young man’s Face flushed red, his fists clenched, his eyes full of humiliation, yet he dared not speak out in anger. He was merely at the Condensation Origin Realm Middle Stage, while the people opposite him were at least Condensation Origin Realm Late Stage, and the leading brocade-clad young man, referred to as ”Young Master Zhao San,” had even reached Earth Fiend Realm First Level.

”The Zhao Family?” Ye Chen’s eyes flickered. The Zhao Family again? It seemed this Zhao Family indeed had considerable influence in Tianfeng City, and its Juniors were as arrogant as ever.

Lin Suxin also saw the situation there, a hint of disgust appearing on her Face. She whispered, ”It’s someone from the Zhao Family. That Young Master Zhao San is named Zhao Kun, a direct descendant of the Zhao Family. Relying on his Family’s power, he bullies men and women in Tianfeng City, and has a terrible reputation.”

Ye Chen originally didn’t intend to get involved; such depravity among Family scions existed everywhere. However, Zhao Kun’s next words caused his gaze to turn cold.

”What? Unconvinced?” Zhao Kun lightly tapped the Iron Sword Sect youth’s Face with his folding fan,

His followers behind him also burst into laughter.

Upon hearing this, the Iron Sword Sect youth’s eyes instantly turned red, and he roared, ”You’re not allowed to insult Senior Brother Lin!” Disregarding the disparity in strength, he punched towards Zhao Kun’s Face!

”Seeking death!” Zhao Kun’s Face darkened. He snapped his folding fan shut, and with a sharp Protective Aura, he struck first, aiming at the youth’s wrist. If this hit landed, the youth’s wrist would surely be shattered!

Just as a tragedy was about to occur, a figure, like a ghost, silently inserted himself between the two.

It was Ye Chen.

He didn’t even make a move to block; he merely stood there. Zhao Kun’s folding fan, imbued with Protective Aura, stopped three inches from Ye Chen’s chest, as if it had struck an invisible Qi wall, unable to advance another inch! All the force was quietly dissolved and absorbed.

Zhao Kun’s expression changed. He felt a backlash force, and his wrist tingled slightly. He looked at Ye Chen with suspicion and alarm: ”Who are you? How dare you meddle in this Young Master’s affairs?”

Ye Chen didn’t look at him, but said calmly to the stunned Iron Sword Sect youth, ”Step back.”

The youth finally reacted, gave Ye Chen a grateful look, and quickly retreated to the side.

Zhao Kun saw Ye Chen ignore him so completely and immediately flew into a rage, especially in front of such a large crowd, feeling that he had lost Face: ”Damn it! Go, cripple this busybody!”

At his command, several followers behind him immediately charged forward, shouting, their swords drawn, Protective Auras surging.

Ye Chen’s eyes turned cold. He didn’t even use the Myriad Transformations Divine Ability; he merely let his Chaos Protective Aura subtly vibrate around him.

”Bang! Bang! Bang!”

The Condensation Origin Realm followers who charged forward were sent flying back even faster than they came, as if struck by an invisible giant hammer. They crashed into the walls or stalls on both sides of the street, their bones breaking, screaming in pain, instantly losing their combat ability.

The surrounding crowd gasped in alarm, quickly retreating and leaving an open space, looking at Ye Chen in shock. To defeat several Condensation Origin Realm Cultivators in a flick of a finger, such strength was absolutely extraordinary!

Zhao Kun’s pupils contracted sharply, and a look of fear finally appeared on his Face. He could feel that the power with which the other party had sent his subordinates flying was condensed and domineering, far beyond his own capabilities!

”You...who exactly are you? I am from the Zhao Family...” Zhao Kun shouted, feigning ferocity but inwardly timid, attempting to invoke his Family’s name.

Ye Chen finally turned his gaze to him, his eyes calm, yet with an indifference that overlooked ants: ”The Zhao Family? Is that impressive?”

He slowly raised a hand, fingers slightly spread.

Zhao Kun felt the space around him instantly solidify. An irresistible, terrifying pressure squeezed him from all directions, rendering him immobile, making even breathing difficult! The Protective Aura within his body felt frozen, completely unable to circulate!

This was a pure suppression of strength and Realm!

”Sen...Senior...spare me...” Zhao Kun finally panicked, his Face pale, cold sweat pouring down. He squeezed out words of plea through gritted teeth.

Ye Chen looked at his pathetic display, feeling annoyed, and couldn’t be bothered to entangle himself further with such a minor character. He casually waved his hand, as if flicking away dust.

”Scram!”

A gentle but immense force surged out, and Zhao Kun was thrown like a broken kite, arcing through the air and landing miserably on the street dozens of zhang away. He rolled several times before stopping. Although he wasn’t seriously injured, he had completely lost Face. Struggling to get up, he didn’t dare to look back, and, amidst the pointing fingers and snickering of the surrounding crowd, he fled in disarray with his remaining subordinates.

Ye Chen didn’t even glance at his retreating figure. He nodded to the Iron Sword Sect youth and then turned to Lin Suxin, saying, ”Let’s go, to the Hundred Herbs Pavilion.”

Lin Suxin and her two Junior Brothers looked at Ye Chen, their eyes filled with admiration. This Senior was not only profoundly strong but also acted decisively, winning their hearts.

”Yes, Senior!” Lin Suxin quickly responded, leading the way.

The surrounding crowd automatically parted, their gazes towards Ye Chen filled with awe and curiosity. Clearly, this unfamiliar young powerhouse had attracted considerable attention as soon as he entered the city.

Ye Chen’s expression was normal, as if he had just done something insignificant. He followed Lin Suxin, merging into the bustling crowd, and walked towards the west of the city.

He knew that the waters of Tianfeng City were far deeper than they appeared on the surface. The Zhao Family was just a minor interlude; the real storms were yet to come.

And he, this pebble dropped into the water, had already stirred the first ripple.