Two Realms: I Will Become the Immortal Emperor

Chapter 318: Chapter 290: Bringing the Filth to the Table

”Valley Master Chen, please forgive my sudden visit.” Ye Juming clasped his hands, his voice booming from on high. ”I heard that Jinyun Valley is holding its sect competition. As a fellow major clan of Yunzhou, how could we be absent? I wonder if the Valley Master welcomes my presence?”

”Even the Ye Family came to show their support? They’re a Golden Core Race...”

”This is incredible. They didn’t even show up for the Foundation Establishment ceremony last time. It seems Jinyun Valley is truly flourishing, to the point that even the Ye Family has come to give them face.”

The lower-level Loose Cultivators were unaware of the dirty dealings among the upper echelons. They thought the visitors had genuinely come to show support and were all delighted.

However, some were puzzled:

”The Ye Family? If they were sincere, they would have arrived early. What’s the meaning of showing up halfway through?”

Meng Qingxuan also looked at Chen Che nervously. She naturally knew they had come with ill intentions.

”You honor us with your presence.”

Chen Che, sitting perfectly still, glanced at the sky from the corner of his eye and gave a slight nod.

”Please!”

Instantly, the stands erupted into a flurry of activity. Many of the vassal families immediately cleared out a section of their seats, making way for the members of the Ye Clan.

Meanwhile, the disciples on the arenas resumed their matches. The cultivators in the audience began to comment on the various bouts, and a lively atmosphere returned.

”The Ye Family clearly comes with ill intentions. Do you have a plan to deal with them?”

Not far away, Chen Yin asked via voice transmission.

The Ye Race had brought nearly a hundred people, their ranks including everyone from Foundation Establishment Great Perfection cultivators down to those in the Qi Refining Realm.

Moreover, they occupied one area, their expressions stern and unsmiling.

The people around them subconsciously kept their distance, forming an empty zone around the group.

They didn’t look like they were here to show support; it was more like they came to crash the party.

”In a situation like this, the only thing they can do is stir up some trouble and try to make Jinyun Valley lose face. For now, we’ll wait and see what they do.”

Chen Che pondered for a moment before saying in a low voice:

”We’ll deal with whatever they throw at us.”

”That’s the only way.”

Chen Yin nodded slightly.

He didn’t know that Ye Leyou had died at Chen Che’s hands, but seeing their aggressive arrival, he knew they had come here with a purpose.

If they had arrived with hostile faces, Jinyun Valley could have simply refused them entry, or even attacked them directly.

But since they came under the pretext of showing support, turning them away would have given others cause for gossip.

The dirty work had to be hidden. Morally, one had to hold the high ground.

Therefore, the Ye Race couldn’t cause trouble openly. If they did, Jinyun Valley wouldn’t just be justified in expelling them—they could even kill the troublemakers without anyone thinking they went too far. After all, it would be the Ye Race who started it. Even if the matter was brought before the Primordial Sect, Jinyun Valley would be in the right.

The Ye Clan has a Golden Core.

But Jinyun Valley is backed by Thousand Eyes.

”How about I go and warn them a little?”

After a moment of silence, Chen Yin continued.

He figured they might not listen, but they would at least tone it down a bit.

”With a life-and-death feud between us, they won’t be swayed.”

Chen Che said lightly.

No matter what they did, it would ultimately come down to strength. With no Golden Core cultivator present, how much trouble could they really cause?

At these words, Chen Yin secretly frowned.

’It seems that after killing Ye Jiuming that day, Jinyun Valley has had more conflicts with the Ye Race. I just wasn’t aware of them.’

But judging by the Ye Family’s attitude, they had clearly suffered a loss.

...

Meanwhile, looking at the situation, the members of the Ye Race had varied expressions. They could clearly see the disparity. Based on these disciples alone, Jinyun Valley’s potential was no less than the Ye Family’s.

”Even the Primordial Sect didn’t rise this quickly back then. How did he manage it?”

Ye Xingwang’s eyes were filled with shock.

The Primordial Ancestor was a Golden Core Sect Member, but when he first established his sect, he only had a handful of followers. It took nearly one or two hundred years for it to reach its current scale.

”We’re almost at the point where we can’t suppress Jinyun Valley anymore!”

Ye Juming was also lamenting this internally. Hearing the comment, he snorted coldly and said, ”There are many rumors circulating. He started as a Pill Master, which makes things easier than for an ordinary force. But no matter what, this kid truly has some ability.”

He had always believed that with the Ye Family’s thousand-year history and profound foundation, they had no reason to fear Jinyun Valley.

But the latter was rising far too quickly.

So quickly it left them dumbfounded. If they hadn’t come to see it for themselves today, they would likely still be lost in their own ignorant arrogance.

”Then...”

Ye Xingwang looked over.

”We proceed.”

Ye Juming’s gaze sharpened.

’Since we’re already here, we can’t just do nothing.’

’We’ll test their foundations and take them down a peg while we’re at it.’ With this thought, Ye Juming took advantage of a lull in the disciples’ matches and announced in a clear voice:

”First, I congratulate Jinyun Valley on its grand competition. For Yunzhou to gain another Foundation Establishment Major Sect to anchor its destiny is truly a joyous occasion for all. Today’s competition has been a real eye-opener. My Ye Race, despite being established for a thousand years, unfortunately...”

His words were very polite, clearly intended to avoid giving anyone a reason to criticize him.

The originally noisy Jinyun Valley quieted down. Everyone was curious why Ye Juming had said ”unfortunately.” But his words weren’t directed at them, and they weren’t qualified to respond.

But Chen Che just blinked, refusing to speak.

For a moment, the crowd was stunned.

’This is the Grand Elder of the Ye Family! If you don’t respond, where is he supposed to put his face?’ Many of the Foundation Establishment cultivators felt like they were sitting on pins and needles. If they were in that situation, they would probably storm off in a huff.

Ye Xingwang, naturally unwilling to let one of his own lose face, picked up the conversation: ”Unfortunately what?”

Chen Yin glanced over, slightly annoyed. He had wanted to see how Ye Juming would save face with no one responding to him.

”We cultivators go against the heavens; naturally, we cannot afford to work in isolation.”

Ye Juming let out a sigh of relief. Having been ignored for a long moment, he had felt the urge to kill someone in a rage. But his face showed no trace of anger. Instead, he smiled warmly and said, ”My Ye Race has been too isolated, unaware of how vast the world outside is.”

”As it happens, I brought quite a few clansmen with me today. I wonder if they might also have a chance to compete on the arenas?”

”The Ye Family wants to compete on the arenas too?”

A Loose Cultivator exclaimed in surprise, and whispers immediately broke out.

Chen Yin held his teacup, remaining silent.

’This is an open scheme.’

They came under the guise of showing support, humbly praising Jinyun Valley while proposing a friendly match for their clansmen. You know they’re deliberately causing trouble, but the key problem is that it’s difficult to refuse.

However, Chen Che smiled.

When he saw that there were Qi Refining Cultivators mixed into their group, he had already guessed their intentions.

”Very well!”

Chen Che nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. ”Zhao Changping, you go up and fight.”

As Chen Che’s voice fell, a young man in the Jinyun Valley disciple uniform flew out from the crowd in the square and stood before everyone. It was none other than the son of Zhao Deyou, and also the nominal eldest disciple of Jinyun Valley.

Not expecting such a quick and decisive agreement, Ye Juming was also a bit surprised. But seeing that the chosen disciple was only at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, he had no suspicions and turned to call out:

”Ye Chen.”

WHOOSH!

As the name was called, a figure quickly stepped forward.

”It’s Ye Chen!”

”I heard he has an Upper Spirit Root and extremely high talent. He’s not even twenty, but he’s already at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.”

”A Qi Refining Ninth Layer fighting a Qi Refining Seventh Layer? Isn’t that just bullying?”

The crowd discussed in low voices.

Zhao Changping couldn’t help but be slightly taken aback.

But Ye Juming seemed to turn a deaf ear. Instead, he fiddled with his Jade Ring and made a show of instructing, ”Fellow Zhao’s Realm is lower than yours. Remember to stop when the point is made and not to injure him. Don’t ruin the friendship between my race and Jinyun Valley, or I won’t forgive you!”

Chen Che glanced at him. He knew this was just for show. With words like that, an ”accident” was all but guaranteed.

So, he also spoke up:

”Zhao Changping, just do your best. Your Cultivation is weaker than your opponent’s, so there’s no shame in losing.”

Zhao Changping nodded slightly, clearly understanding the unspoken meaning.

The two of them had already stepped onto the arena.

Under countless gazes, Zhao Changping and Ye Chen stood a few yards apart, facing each other directly.

”Come on!”

Ye Chen put one hand behind his back and held the other at his side, not even drawing a weapon.

Such a posture was clearly a sign of disrespect.

”Heh, my clan’s disciple is a bit too arrogant.”

Ye Juming chuckled at the sight, seemingly offering an excuse but secretly belittling Jinyun Valley. ”He has always been one to only draw his sword for opponents he respects...”

BOOM!

The words had barely left his mouth when Zhao Changping activated a wheel on his wrist. In an instant, a fire raven radiating intense flames shot out. With a flap of its wings, a torrent of fire erupted like a Fire Snake.

It reached Ye Chen before many of the disciples could even react.

’Not good!’

Ye Chen cried out internally.

During the earlier matches, Zhao Changping hadn’t revealed this Demon Beast at all. In his haste, Ye Chen moved his hands as if painting a Taiji symbol, gathering his True Essence to defend. But he had already lost the initiative. After the fire raven appeared, Zhao Changping simply raised his hand, and several Talismans flew out, blanketing the area.

Then, with a flick of his finger, he pointed his longsword, and several streams of Sword Qi shot out right after.

BANG!

The arena exploded with a deafening noise.

Amidst the crowd’s gasps, flames, Sword Qi, and shattered stones flew everywhere, completely engulfing Ye Chen’s body.

However, since Ye Chen was chosen to lead the charge, how could he be defeated so easily?

”Die!”

With an enraged roar and the hum of a sword, the sea of flames parted, splitting in two. Wherever the sword light passed, the Talisman attacks were all neutralized.

The onlookers’ eyes widened.

They saw Ye Chen in a sorry state—covered in soot, most of his hair burned away, and his body riddled with bloody gashes. He looked utterly wretched. But that wasn’t what surprised them. It was—

The weapon in his hand was a Spirit Sword wreathed in flames, clearly a Tier Two Middle Grade item. Beneath his tattered robes, a suit of Tier Two Middle Grade Soft Armor was visible, and the gleaming necklace he wore was also a Tier Two Middle Grade Magical Artifact.

Just as he was about to counterattack,

Zhao Changping suddenly stopped, retreated directly from the arena, and clasped his hands from a distance.

”The Ye Race is truly wealthy and overbearing.”

”I cannot compare. I concede.”

The surroundings immediately erupted with jeers, the contempt completely undisguised. ’In a Qi Refining Realm match, not only is your Cultivation Realm higher, but you also bring a pile of Tier Two Magical Artifacts onto the stage? Isn’t that just blatant bullying?’

Ye Chen choked, not expecting this outcome at all, and quickly looked towards Ye Juming.

The latter’s brow was also tightly furrowed.

Yes, he had come today specifically to make Jinyun Valley lose face.

But his opponent had deliberately ignored his words, almost leaving him with no way to save face. Then, they had their disciple intentionally concede. After several such moves, he was the one who had lost face. How could he tolerate this?

”Useless thing, get down! Ye Shiran...”

With a sharp rebuke, Ye Juming spoke in anger, then called for another person to take the stage.

However, Chen Che wasn’t about to give him another chance to cause trouble. He glanced at Chen Yin.

The latter immediately understood.

”This Magical Combat between Qi Refining juniors is hardly interesting. I have long heard that the cultivators of the Ye Family are invincible, but how do they compare to Valley Master Chen? Is there anyone among you who can defeat Valley Master Chen? I’m very curious... Grand Elder of the Ye Family!”

After speaking, he tilted his head in a gesture.

Beside him, Chen Che, holding his teacup, smiled with narrowed eyes.

”I was just thinking the same thing.”