Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 715: Chapter 714 [Enduring the Unendurable]

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If, as Tianshuang said, Earth is a place that all five Emperor-level beings of the Human Clan had reached, then there must be something extraordinary about Earth that drew them here. Perhaps Wu Dao Emperor and Emperor Ao Kong returned to Earth because they had originally attained enlightenment there and came back to ensure the safety of their people, which is justifiable. But what about the other three Emperor-level beings? They became Emperors elsewhere yet also came to Earth. Why is that? What on Earth actually attracted them?

You see, these beings are Emperors, invincible and dominating the world of Martial Arts. They could influence anything and everything in the world, and no one could stop them. Many things seem trivial in their eyes, merely a step in their ascension and transcendence. However, the fact that all five Emperor-level beings of the Human Clan had been to Earth suggests that there definitely was something here that attracted them. What could it be?

”Earth possesses countless ancient secrets, and this Martial Arts Great World has too many things worth exploring. I must leave Earth and see this Martial Arts Great World for myself,” Ye Tianchen spoke with unwavering determination.

”Emperor Star gained its name because it’s the place with the most beings achieving enlightenment to become Supreme Strong, including Human Clan’s Great Emperors, the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Kings, and the Supreme of the Ancient Alien Races. Those who reach the Supreme Strong status are known as Emperors, and in the Human Clan, Demon Clan, and Ancient Alien Races, they are simply called differently,” explained Tianshuang.

”The place with the most Emperors achieving enlightenment? What exactly is Emperor Star like as a cultivation site?” Dongfang Meng couldn’t help asking in surprise.

Ye Tianchen also frowned, anyone could guess a bit; Emperor Star must be powerful, perhaps the foremost among countless cultivation sites in the entire Martial Arts Great World;, otherwise, why would so many Emperors choose to achieve enlightenment there at the critical moment? Note that those who reach the step of enlightenment to become an Emperor are all prodigies and geniuses favored by the heavens. Just one more step and they would have dominated this Martial Arts Great World. As they reach that step, they must have faced obstructions and assassination attempts from their enemies along the way. The chosen location must be extremely secretive and beneficial to themselves. Once they cross that step and become an Emperor, who could then shake them?

For various reasons, so many Emperors choose to achieve enlightenment on Emperor Star, and there must be reasons for this, which are still to be confirmed, just like the five Great Emperors of the Human Clan, whether or not they ventured out from Earth, all visited Earth, and there definitely was a reason for that.

Now, both Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Hong knew that the strongest beings of the Human Clan are called Great Emperors, those of the Demon Clan are called Heavenly Kings, and those of the Ancient Alien Race are called Supreme. In this Martial Arts Great World, they are collectively known as Emperors. The strongest of these three major species all belong to the Emperor level, with comparable fighting abilities; only the names and titles differ.

”I believe there must be some connection between Earth and Emperor Star, a connection that will be earth-shattering!” said Tianshuang earnestly.

”We’ll talk about it when there’s a chance. Right now, I want to go to the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect. If I can meet your Grandmaster, I have some questions I’d like to ask him,” Ye Tianchen said, looking at Tianshuang.

”As I said before, it depends on your destiny!” Tianshuang also looked back at Ye Tianchen and spoke.

”Let’s go!” Ye Tianchen nodded.

Ye Tianchen, Dongfang Meng, and Tianshuang, after healing for a day and a night, set out again the next day. Having learned more secrets and wanting to uncover even more, Ye Tianchen grew even more determined to leave Earth and enter this Martial Arts Great World, which must be incredibly exciting and much anticipated. He must see it!

Before entering Sun Never Sets Mountain, Tianshuang had hidden an Instantaneous Talisman just outside the mountain, not very far away. So for now, Ye Tianchen and the others were still on the outskirts of Sun Never Sets Mountain. They dared not enter it again. Even with various doubts in mind, they did not dare to verify them, for they no longer had the good fortune of an Instantaneous Talisman to help them escape from threats.

Within Sun Never Sets Mountain lie many secrets and numerous powerful beings, Black Dragon King, Lizard Demon, Divine Bird... and some creatures yet to awaken. Any of these could easily tear Ye Tianchen and the others to pieces. This power was undeniable and not to be trifled with lightly.

After leaving Sun Never Sets Mountain, the invisible pressure disappeared, and Ye Tianchen, Dongfang Meng, and Tianshuang quickly fled from Sun Never Sets Mountain, led by Tianshuang, flying in a certain direction. Their destination was not Huashan Sect, Wudang Sect, or Songshan Sect, but a secret location of the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect. Ye Tianchen was eager to meet the ”Divine Calculation,” for he had many questions to ask and get to the bottom of.

Boom!

Suddenly, a black flame erupted, splitting into three in mid-air and heading straight for Tianshuang, Dongfang Meng, and Ye Tianchen.

The trio was startled, not expecting an attack midway. All were taken aback, wondering who it could be. Judging by the strength of the Martial Arts Power utilized, it was incredibly powerful—Sha Xue organization? Five Poison Sect, or Sword Control Sect?

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Ye Tianchen, Dongfang Meng, and Tianshuang simultaneously struck, dissipating the three black flames aimed at them. At that moment, a figure appeared before them, his left hand behind his back and his right palm open, emanating black flames. Behind him unfurled a large banner, which Ye Tianchen, Dongfang Meng, and Tianshuang recognized well, yet they had not expected it to be him.

”You still have time to kill yourselves, I might consider leaving your bodies intact!” The man standing before the trio declared arrogantly, showing no regard for their presence as if he could decide their fate with a mere flick of his hand.

”Du Wanli, we have no grievances or grudges, why resort to assassination?” Tianshuang coldly stared at the man before her and asked.

Indeed, the one who had sneak-attacked Ye Tianchen and his companions was Du Wanli from the Five Poison Sect. Unexpectedly, after being utterly terrified within Sun Never Sets Mountain, he had not departed but instead waited here to kill Ye Tianchen and the others. This made Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng exchange glances—could it be that Du Wanli had also received orders from his sect to hunt down Ye Tianchen?

With the strength at the peak of Late Martial Venerate, Du Wanli was formidable. Among the three, Ye Tianchen possessed the highest cultivation realm, but even he was only at Mid Martial Venerate, still a minor realm below Du Wanli. Moreover, Du Wanli wielded the Fiery Flame Banner, a treasure of a Martial Saint, which granted him tremendous power, making defeating him a daunting task.

”Hmph, so it’s Tianshuang of the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect. Sorry, but the three of you here must die!” Du Wanli scoffed disdainfully.

”What do you mean by that? Do you think we of the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect are afraid of your Five Poison Sect?” Tianshuang furrowed her brows harshly and asked.

”While the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect is indeed powerful and normal Ancient Martial Sects would not dare provoke it, and Divine Calculation lived a shocking seven thousand years, but... presumably, Divine Calculation has already settled into meditation or is on the verge of it. Otherwise, how could he possibly stand by and watch you, Tianshuang, being ambushed by me and not lift a finger?” Du Wanli sneered.

”You’re not only making an enemy of the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect by obstructing us but also of the Ancient Tomb Sect, think carefully,” Dongfang Meng said to Du Wanli in a deep voice.

”Ancient Tomb Sect? You must be Dongfang Meng? Truly a rare beauty, even in the beauty-filled Ancient Martial World, you’re absolutely stunning. How about we cultivate the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture together?” Du Wanli suggested, his eyes lecherously fixated on Dongfang Meng.

It seemed that Du Wanli was hell-bent on killing Ye Tianchen, Dongfang Meng, and Tianshuang, otherwise, he would not so blatantly offend both the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect and the Ancient Tomb Sect. Both sects had been in the Ancient Martial World for no short duration, and even if the Five Poison Sect was powerful, it wouldn’t dare to commit such reckless acts of extermination, for any sect that had survived till now had its heritage and depth.

Knowing the danger posed by Du Wanli, being the Saint Heir of the Five Poison Sect and one of the strongest young masters in the Ancient Martial World, and also carrying the founder’s Fiery Flame Banner, Tianshuang and Dongfang Meng were truly concerned. Even if all three of them banded together, they were not sure they could defeat him. This was not due to lack of confidence or exaggeration but a testament to Du Wanli’s formidable strength; otherwise, he wouldn’t dare block their path alone.

”I want to know, why do you want to kill the three of us? We have no past grievances, right?” Tianshuang stared intently at Du Wanli and asked.

”A good question indeed, we indeed have no old grievances, but... what you saw of me at the outskirts of Sun Never Sets Mountain is a disgrace to me, Du Wanli. I can’t allow you the opportunity to spread this disgrace, so sorry, you must die,” Du Wanli stated mercilessly and coldly.

”How cruel and narrow-minded! So, from the moment you saw us, you harbored the intent to kill. Having been injured by the power in Sun Never Sets Mountain, you dared not act against us, and have waited here day and night just to kill us. Your despicable and narrow-minded thought infuriates me.”

Golden rays of divine radiance shot from Ye Tianchen’s eyes as he coldly regarded Du Wanli. Such a man—why hesitate to kill him?