Chapter 2178 Unbelievable
Chapter 2178: Unbelievable Chapter 2178: Unbelievable Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Even he could only catch a glimpse of their shadows! Ye Chen had not truly vanished. Instead, he had employed an incredibly frightening movement technique. His speed was so astonishing that no one in the restaurant could sense Ye Chen’s presence except for him! Ma Hongduo’s expression changed completely, How could this be possible? Was this a movement technique that a Creation realm expert should be capable of? Even an early-stage Sealed Gate realm expert would be unable to achieve such speed, would they not? Only one especially skilled in speed could possess such extraordinary swiftness! Suddenly, the lightning in Ma Hongduo’s eyes vanished, and Ye Chen’s figure materialized in the restaurant like a specter, The hearts of those who had been conversing were instantly filled with terror. Many individuals felt their legs weaken as they cried out, “Ghost!” They collapsed to the ground, staring at Ye Chen in sheer horror. “Kid,” Ma Hongduo said after a brief silence. “I have lived for thousands of years and have witnessed all manner of strange phenomena.” “However, I must confess that you are indeed the most terrifying being I have ever encountered. You are not someone who can be measured by ordinary standards. I acknowledge that I am not qualified to impart any lessons to you. I retract my previous statements.” However, he quickly snorted and added, “Hmph, young man, do not become too complacent. I concede that your speed is indeed remarkable. I cannot compare to you. However, speed does not necessarily equate to strength!” “I concur with that notion, thus…” Ye Chen smiled. “Old Ma, you may now unleash your full strength.” “You are not going to dodge?” Ma Hongduo’s eyes brightened. “Indeed,” Ye Chen replied with a faint smile. “Excellent! You are quite arrogant!” Ma Hongduo’s eyes ignited with fighting spirit. In his youth, he had been very proud and had always yearned to compete with the top geniuses. However, as time progressed and his cultivation level increased, the flames of his ambition had gradually dimmed. Now that he faced Ye Chen, Ma Hongduo felt the resurgence of his passion and fighting spirit! “Do not perish, young man. Let us begin!” Ma Hongduo shouted. In an instant, his aura surged to the heavens. All of the experts in the city turned their attention toward him. Dragon roars reverberated in the sky as a vortex of spiritual energy spun wildly with the restaurant at its center! It was terrifying! Everyone in the city was struck with dread! Even Ye Chen was somewhat surprised. Ma Hongduo, in his full attack mode, possessed such a commanding aura? As expected of an ancient monster concealed within the Southern Region! Though Ye Chen was injured, he was eager to witness what it meant to have reached the eighth level of the Creation realm. “True Dragon Dance!” Ma Hongduo repeatedly waved his palms. The force of his strikes erupted, causing space to collapse. The limitless energy from his palm strikes transformed into dragons that danced wildly around Ye Chen. Each movement released boundless power, and the dragons’ roars were unparalleled! “Go!” Ma Hongduo’s beard and hair stood on end, his veins bulging. His spiritual energy surged beyond its limits as the dragon-shaped palm strikes flashed coldly and charged violently toward Ye Chen. Ye Chen’s gaze darkened. He swung the Rotten Beast Sword fiercely at the incoming dragons. The sword flickered, and a chilling gleam emanated from it as a fierce killing intent soared into the sky. Even the citizens of Heavenly Capital City sensed an invisible killing intent sweep through their bodies, causing them to tremble slightly. Accompanying the killing intent was a dazzling sword beam that erupted within the confines of the small restaurant. Ma Hongduo’s eyes narrowed. He seemed to glimpse another world, a realm of swords, an ocean of blades, bursting forth from the sword beam that Ye Chen had unleashed. This was another dimension of the sword! This was a realm he had never encountered in his many years of existence, yet today, he witnessed it here, from a young man he had initially dismissed. Ma Hongduo’s heart, which had lain dormant for so long, surged with an unknown emotion… It was fear! It was precisely because he had lived for over ten thousand years that he could genuinely recognize how terrifying this sword strike was. However, for just a moment, Ma Hongduo suppressed his fear. He understood that if he allowed fear to dominate him, he would undoubtedly lose, and in an exceedingly humiliating manner as well. Even if he were to lose, he wanted to give it his all and not fall short. He would not be defeated without a fight! A billionth of a second later, a tremendous explosion resounded within the restaurant. A blinding light flashed, and the shockwaves from the collision swept across the city. Everyone felt an overwhelmingly powerful gust of wind ravaging the city. The restaurant itself collapsed under the force of this powerful attack! At that moment, countless individuals were drawn to the shocking commotion and gathered outside the restaurant. This included the head of the Wang family. He could distinctly sense Ma Hongduo’s aura from the earlier commotion. He could not comprehend it. Who in the capital could compel Ma Hongduo to exert himself to such an extent? One must understand that Ma Hongduo was not an ordinary figure, even though he was a Sealed Gate realm expert. Could it be that Ma Hongduo had offended some mighty expert? Contemplating this, the Wang family head felt a surge of panic and hurried over to the restaurant. Everyone present stared at the ruins. Where was the Sealed Gate realm expert? Among them stood a young man holding a long sword, appearing calm and composed. This young man was a Creation realm expert. The head of the Wang family glared at Ye Chen. His gaze was not fixated on Ye Chen but rather on the elder kneeling opposite him. Blood trickled from the corner of the elder’s mouth, accompanied by a bitter smile. This elder was Ma Hongduo! Upon seeing Ma Hongduo on his knees, the head of the Wang Family was filled with dread. What was happening? Who had inflicted such injuries upon Ma Hongduo? At that moment, he shifted his gaze to Ye Chen, but soon, he smiled and shook his head, deeming his thoughts absurd. However, the next moment, Ma Hongduo rose to his feet and cupped his hands towards Ye Chen. “I have been defeated.” The head of the Wang family was petrified. His mind struggled to process the information. For a moment, he could not grasp what Ma Hongduo meant. He was not alone. Everyone present stood in stunned silence, staring blankly at Ye Chen. Ma Hongduo was a Sealed Gate realm expert, right? How could he be vanquished by a Creation realm expert? “I shall not kill you. Inform me of everything you know about the matter I am investigating,” Ye Chen stated coldly as he looked at Wang Kai. Wang Kai offered a bitter smile and recounted everything that had transpired. Some time prior, Wang Kai had encountered a young man wearing a mask and attire that did not resemble those from the Southern Region in a restaurant. Wang Kai had exchanged a few words, but he had not anticipated being severely injured by the individual in a single move. At that time, Ma Hongduo had not been present. Following that incident, the Wang Clan had also investigated the whereabouts of this young man and learned that he was headed toward Jiuyuan City. However, just as they were preparing to take revenge, that young man had mysteriously disappeared from Jiuyuan City! “Do you still recall the martial technique he employed?” Ye Chen’s eyes flickered with intensity. Wang Kai pondered for a moment and replied, “It appears… I heard him exclaim ‘True Martial Heaven Returning Palm’?” “True Martial!” Ye Chen’s eyes suddenly shone with golden light. It seemed that this individual truly was Chen Zhifan!