Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 2299: Chapter 2297: The Growth of Three Beloved Disciples

Ye Tianchen hadn’t expected that, after following Little Zhu Yan’s trace of excrement to such a desolate waterfall, it would disappear. He searched and observed all day and night, pondering every possibility, yet he couldn’t find any sign of Desolate Stone Village. Unexpectedly, after the two troublemakers appeared, they led him to a pool beneath the waterfall. This surprised Ye Tianchen, prompting him to wonder if Desolate Stone Village was hidden beneath the deepwater pool. He tried using his Divine Thought to sense it but detected nothing...

However, upon entering the pool himself, Ye Tianchen was astonished to discover there was indeed another realm beneath the deepwater pool. No wonder his Divine Thought failed to detect it; one reason was the pool’s daunting depth of several thousand meters, which greatly hindered Martial Artists’ Divine Thought. Additionally, Little Zhu Yan and the God Beating Bowl, these two troublemakers, were truly experts in rune formation. They had skillfully arranged rune arrays above the palace beneath the deep pool, blocking Martial Artists’ Divine Thought!

”You two troublemakers seem to have advanced quite a bit in rune arrays!” Ye Tianchen praised with a smile.

”Naturally, considering our extraordinary talent, our growth over the past few years is enough to astound you!” the God Beating Bowl said proudly.

”That’s right, the rune arrays we’ve arranged this time are undetectable even by those in the Saint Realm or those with Emperor status. Otherwise, how could we protect the elderly and young of Desolate Stone Village!” Little Zhu Yan, also very proud, said.

Ye Tianchen nodded in agreement and didn’t refute the two troublemakers this time. Indeed, in the realm of rune formations, these two were truly exceptional, and Ye Tianchen wanted to learn more from them. The protection of Desolate Stone Village largely depended on these two troublemakers. In such a chaotic world, survival for ordinary people was truly challenging!

As Ye Tianchen, Little Zhu Yan, and the God Beating Bowl swam toward the palace beneath the deepwater pool together, a black-robed figure appeared beside the waterfall. His entire body emitted a strong murderous aura, with eyes chilling to the core. He whispered to himself, ”I didn’t expect this guy to still be alive, nor did I expect Desolate Stone Village’s ants to hide beneath this grand waterfall. Death will soon descend upon you; do not be too surprised!”

The black-robed figure vanished, leaving behind an aura of deep hatred, seemingly planning a large-scale slaughter against Ye Tianchen and Desolate Stone Village.

When Ye Tianchen, Little Zhu Yan, and the God Beating Bowl reached the upper level of the palace beneath the deepwater pool, Little Zhu Yan and the God Beating Bowl flew to a line together, their hands continuously weaving, yet the rune array beneath them remained motionless. This puzzled Ye Tianchen – what were these two up to? Could they not even tear open a gap in their own rune array?

Splash!

Splash!

Just as Ye Tianchen was feeling puzzled, two fish slowly swam near Little Zhu Yan and the God Beating Bowl. Each troublemaker grabbed a fish, enveloping them in rune energy. They placed the fish together, intertwining the runes to create an effect as if the two fish merged. At that moment, the rune array beneath Ye Tianchen’s feet tore open a gap.

”Let’s go; we’re heading inside!” Little Zhu Yan said with a triumphant smile.

”You two troublemakers sure have a ton of clever tricks!” Ye Tianchen said, looking at Little Zhu Yan and the God Beating Bowl.

”This isn’t just tricks. In a chaotic world, preserving the elderly and young of Desolate Stone Village isn’t easy. The rune array we established is the most meticulous and currently the strongest we can create!” the God Beating Bowl said seriously.

”When creating this rune array, we considered all the enemies you had offended in the past. They would certainly want to destroy Desolate Stone Village, among whom many martial arts experts exist, not to mention your enmities with Nine Netherworld and the Blood Killing Organization. To ensure fail-safety, we chose this deepwater pool as Desolate Stone Village’s habitat and set up a rune array where you need to find these two fish and activate the runes on them to open a gap. Otherwise, you’d need to force your way in, but doing so would be a challenge against our rune array. We have confidence in that!” Little Zhu Yan said with a mischievous smile.

”Indeed, not bad at all. You two managed to do something constructive for once!” Ye Tianchen said, nodding in approval.

A palace, built beneath this deepwater pool, became Desolate Stone Village’s temporary residence. Ye Tianchen, the God Beating Bowl, and Little Zhu Yan arrived at the palace’s entrance, which consisted of two stone gates resembling an underwater palace. Having entered the rune array, the water’s interference ceased, allowing Ye Tianchen to withdraw the Martial Arts True Qi protecting his body!

”Are there still guardians behind these stone gates?” Ye Tianchen glanced at the tightly closed stone gate and asked Little Zhu Yan.

”Naturally, although our rune array is strong, there are always someone stronger out there. In this chaotic world, you can’t afford to be careless. The more defense, the more protection – that’s more security!” Little Zhu Yan replied confidently.

Buzz!

Ye Tianchen reached out, channeling Martial Arts True Qi through his right hand and pressing it against the stone gate, slowly pushing it open. As he opened a crack, a sword light attacked Ye Tianchen!

Swish!

The sword light directly slashed toward Ye Tianchen’s head at an incredibly fast speed with immense power, causing Ye Tianchen to furrow his brows. However, he still managed to sidestep it and avoid the danger. But as he dodged the sword light, a fist force enshrouded his entire body, crashing down directly!

Bam!

A fist light imbued with the power of thunder and lightning, carrying an indomitable force, charged at Ye Tianchen. Ye Tianchen was familiar with such fist force—it was the power of the Thunder Sky Fist. He recalled that among the five disciples he accepted from Desolate Stone Village, Ming Jue was the one taught the Thunder Sky Fist!

Bam!

Ye Tianchen didn’t retreat further. He realized the person who rushed out of the stone gate and attacked must be Ming Jue. It had been many years since they last met, and his five disciples must have grown considerably. But just how powerful had they become? Ye Tianchen wanted to find out. After all, in a situation where they were unaware of his true identity, they would act without reservation, thus revealing their true strength!

Therefore, Ye Tianchen unleashed a punch to counterattack, clashing with the Thunder Sky Fist. After a loud bang, although Ye Tianchen’s fist force shattered the violent power of the Thunder Sky Fist completely, it still surprised Ye Tianchen. The power of this Thunder Sky Fist was executed almost equally compared to his own!

Snap!

After the Thunder Sky Fist was dispersed by Ye Tianchen, a palm force fluttered and struck toward Ye Tianchen. The palm didn’t hit Ye Tianchen directly but moved in a curved trajectory, continuously changing its path as it struck toward him. This left Ye Tianchen momentarily stunned, and he did not retreat. Behind him appeared numerous palm forces, not just one but seemingly thousands!

Buzz!

A golden light instantly enveloped Ye Tianchen. The formidable physical body power erupted from within Ye Tianchen, protecting his form. When the Thunder Sky Fist, Jade Maiden Palm, and Great Compassionate Thousand Leaf Hand’s powers all bombarded Ye Tianchen, he used his invincible physical strength to shatter them, standing unscathed before the two big stone gates!

Swish!

Swish!

Swish!

Ming Jue, Cai Meier, and Tian Feng appeared before Ye Tianchen. Although they had grown considerably, matured a lot, and their attire had changed, even their appearances had become more handsome and beautiful. Nevertheless, Ye Tianchen recognized them at a glance—how could he not recognize his own disciples?

”You really have grown a lot. I’m very happy as your master!” Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

”Master...” Ming Jue, Cai Meier, and Tian Feng were instantly stunned, feeling a sense of disbelief!

”What? Don’t believe that your master can return alive?” Ye Tianchen asked with a smile, looking at them.

”You three, always worrying about your master’s safety every day. Now your master is standing right in front of you, why don’t you recognize him?” Little Zhu Yan stepped forward and asked with a smile.

”To be honest, not just you, we are all very shocked. This brat actually managed to return alive—remarkable!” The God Beating Bowl flew out and said.

”Master!”

”Master!”

”Master!”

Ming Jue, Tian Feng, and Cai Meier regained their senses and all knelt on the ground, their expressions filled with intense emotion, especially Cai Meier and Tian Feng, who couldn’t help but cry tears of joy!