Chapter 2135 Its Time
Chapter 2135: It’s Time Chapter 2135: It’s Time Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation “Martial Uncle Wang Chuan, your disciple has concealed his strength well!” Lu Jun smiled with a hint of bitterness. The strength that Ye Chen had shown was certainly enough to place him among the top twenty. Entering the inner sect was now no longer a challenge! “Hahaha! My disciple is a peerless genius. You must prepare the secret manuals,” Wang Chuan exclaimed, clearly astonished by the surprise Ye Chen had given him. “Martial Uncle, the bet was merely a joke. Why don’t we forget about it?” Lu Jun responded, and soon after, other masters joined in. A secret manual contained a special cultivation technique, so even they possessed very few of them. “What is the matter? Do you wish to renounce your bets?” Wang Chuan glared at them, but none dared to respond. Regardless of the circumstances, they were all individuals with pride, so they could not do this. “Fortunately, he has me as his master. Otherwise, if a peerless prodigy like him were to fall into your hands, he would be corrupted sooner or later!” Wang Chuan’s words caused the corners of the mouths of the twelve peak masters to twitch. What did Ye Chen’s strength have to do with Wang Chuan’s teaching skills? Everyone was aware that Wang Chuan was not skilled at instructing disciples. However, no one dared to contradict him. They could do nothing about it, for he had a remarkable disciple. Following this event, Ye Chen advanced into the top twenty, making his entry into the inner sect a certainty. Once the top twenty were selected, the next step was to challenge each other. Those who could secure a place in the top three would receive rewards from the sect. “Elder, may I challenge all nineteen of them by myself?” Ye Chen inquired of the referee. The moment he posed this question, the crowd erupted in astonishment. A single person challenging nineteen others was an unprecedented occurrence. The elder smiled bitterly, realizing he could not make such a decision. “I shall inquire further.” After the judge spoke, he approached the twelve masters and bowed his head to convey a few words. It was unheard of for one individual to challenge nineteen others. After some deliberation, the referee returned to the ring and declared, “Ye Chen is challenging nineteen people by himself. After discussion, we have agreed!” At this announcement, the crowd went wild. “One Sword King!” “Ye Chen!” Regardless of whether Ye Chen would succeed in the challenge, his courage had surpassed everyone else’s. Wang Chuan himself could not believe Ye Chen would take such a bold approach, yet he still agreed. Ye Chen’s full strength was evidently not fully unleashed. Every one of his opponents had been swiftly defeated with a single strike, so he was eager to discover the extent of Ye Chen’s potential. On the arena stage, the nineteen disciples stood there with dark expressions. Regardless of the circumstances, they were still the strongest nineteen disciples in the outer sect, yet someone had the audacity to claim he wished to challenge them all. Their proud hearts were aflame with fury! Ye Chen did not dwell on the situation. He needed to draw attention quickly and obtain the sword case in the shortest possible time. Ji Lin was still alone outside, while Ye Luo and Chu Ying remained in danger. His masters still required rescue. The one-year agreement was fast approaching. He did not possess time to squander within the Divine Sword Palace. The longer this delay continued, the more unfavorable the situation would be for him. The battle had yet to commence, but the cultivators in the audience were already buzzing with excitement, as if they were the ones on the stage. Ye Chen grasped the wooden sword in his hand, and a formidable aura suddenly erupted. He took a step forward and swiftly charged ahead, utilizing the Hundred Steps Chasing Lightning. Gengjin energy and demonic energy flickered around him. Upon witnessing this, Wang Chuan and the twelve masters wore solemn expressions. This speed was beyond anything they were capable of, and they themselves would undoubtedly face defeat. As Ye Chen rushed forth, he left only afterimages behind. When he was a mere five meters away from the nineteen disciples he abruptly halted and closed his eyes. The nineteen disciples burned with rage! He had the audacity to close his eyes at such a critical moment! This was a clear provocation! Each of them unleashed their respective techniques and roared as they charged forward, preparing to deliver a fatal blow to Ye Chen. Despite this, Ye Chen’s expression remained unchanged. This was because none of their attacks could cause him harm. The disciples exchanged glances and resolved to attack together in an effort to overwhelm Ye Chen. From all directions surrounding Ye Chen, streaks of sword light suddenly flew toward him. The sword beams were relentless, leaving no opportunity for Ye Chen to escape. The audience watched the arena with bated breath. Beads of sweat trickled down Wang Chuan’s forehead. Should the situation take a turn for the worse, he would intervene immediately. Nothing could be allowed to happen to his disciple. Sensing the sword beams approaching from all directions, Ye Chen smiled and unleashed his Immortal Sword Essence. The wooden sword in his hand seemed to awaken. He raised his arm and swung the sword. Boom! Wherever his sword aura reached, cracks formed on the arena. The entire structure could not withstand Ye Chen’s sword aura. As the sword descended, a chorus of anguished screams erupted. The cultivators in the audience felt the overwhelming killing intent. It was clearly a sunny and hot day, yet the killing intent sent chills down their spines. Whoosh! Boom! The remaining disciples fell to the ground. All nineteen were defeated! Ye Chen stood alone in the arena. The wooden sword in his hand had already been sheathed. However, the audience displayed expressions of fervor. “One Sword King!” All of the outer sect disciples shouted in unison. Wang Chuan trembled with pride. This was his disciple. Who would dare claim he did not know how to teach his disciple in the future? The corners of the twelve masters’ lips twisted into bitter smiles. Had they known of Ye Chen’s strength, they would have taken him as a disciple regardless of the circumstances. However, now, Wang Chuan had it easy! Ye Chen approached the ring step by step. Wang Chuan rushed over to him. “Good disciple, hahaha!” Wang Chuan’s excitement was beyond words. His disciple had challenged nineteen individuals and effortlessly defeated them. Wang Chuan pulled Ye Chen along and departed. As for the assessment, he had lost all interest. With Ye Chen’s current strength, he could easily secure first place even in the inner sect. It was sufficient for him to become a core disciple of the Divine Sword Palace. However, he first needed to defeat those core disciples. Only then could he truly access the heart of the Divine Sword Palace. At that time, Ye Chen would possess the authority to voice his opinions. Wang Chuan brought Ye Chen back to the mountain peak and provided him with numerous valuable items. He wanted Ye Chen to dedicate himself to cultivation and strive to join the core disciples as soon as possible. As for Wang Chuan, he departed in haste. No one knew what occupied his time. Ye Chen was no longer inclined to cultivate. He approached Ye Luo and seemed to recall something. He forced the blood essence from his fingertips and fed it to her. After all, his blood possessed miraculous effects. She had already received blood for several days, and pale complexion had gained some color. However, she still showed no signs of awakening. He had learned medical skills from Lin Qingxuan in Huaxia and the Kunlun Mountains, but those skills were primarily suited for the Kunlun Mountains. In the Lingwu Continent, his medical expertise covered merely the tip of the iceberg. Many issues remained unresolved. This was indeed his greatest regret. If he possessed superior medical skills, perhaps he could save Ye Luo, Chu Ying, and even Zi Ning, who was alive only due to the Reincarnation Tablet. While Ye Chen felt troubled, the Demon Lord, who had remained silent until now, spoke. “Ye Chen, do you still recall the little girl who gave you a storage ring on the island?” “At that time, I engaged in battle with Divine Deity Beast Tamer before his divine soul dissipated.” Ye Chen was taken aback. He then recollected the incident involving the Chen family on the island. That storage ring had been the subject of contention between the Demon Emperor and Divine Deity Beast Tamer, so its value must be extraordinary. “Demon Emperor, are you planning to open it?” “Yes.” The Demon Emperor nodded. “I require the power within to restore my physical body. Furthermore, I am certain that someone in the Samsara Graveyard will awaken due to this!” “It is time to unseal the artifact of the Divine Kingdom.” “The opportunities contained within… are beyond your imagination!”