Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 159 - 144: Sudden Turbulence (1st Update)

Chapter 159: Chapter 144: Sudden Turbulence (1st Update)

The Demon Flood Dragon had run away, having no intention of confronting Ye Chen, it chose to flee immediately. Its huge, supple demon body streaked across the sky, stirring up a fierce stench as it rapidly escaped into the distance. Its speed was astonishingly fast, and in the blink of an eye, its figure had vanished.

Many trialists were left dumbstruck, originally anticipating another grand showdown between Martial Gods, but it was completely unexpected that the Demon Flood Dragon, flowing with True Dragon Bloodline, would actively choose to flee, truly beyond everyone’s expectations.

"..."

Everyone fell into an awkward silence, momentarily unsure of what to say.

Yet they were equally shaken in their hearts because this was also due to Ye Chen being overly powerful, seemingly stronger than the average Martial God; otherwise, a Martial God Strange Beast like the Demon Flood Dragon would never have chosen to flee.

Just how powerful was this young Martial God, Ye Chen?

That was the question in everyone’s minds.

"Ye Chen, go after it. Don’t worry about us. With your presence, there most likely aren’t many on the Trial Road who would dare to harm us," the Thirteenth Prince spoke up, urging Ye Chen to pursue the Demon Flood Dragon.

Today, Ye Chen had made a formidable name for himself, with Martial God Level battle strength on display. He had already established dominance on the Trial Road, and who would dare provoke them henceforth? Wouldn’t they be courting death, afraid of Ye Chen’s retaliation?

Princess Hongs Rong also persuaded him, "Go quickly, if you subdue that Demon Flood Dragon, it will be greatly beneficial. It could even make the super forces from the three great empires and the University covetous."

"Be careful along the way, Mr. Ye Chen."

Vivian stood in front of the young man, her head slightly lifted, and her clear eyes met the youth’s. Her red lips parted, and in the end, she whispered her words, but her concern was apparent, her eyes brimming with an abundance of tender feelings that made Ye Chen’s heart tremble gently.

He sighed inwardly, his gaze growing calm. He patted the girl’s head, saying, "I understand, you too. If someone wants to harm you, just mention my name, and they should be too afraid to touch you. Even if they aren’t afraid of death, no matter, I will deal with them when I return."

His words, intentionally broadcast by Ye Chen, echoed throughout the Desolate Beast Valley, causing everyone to change color and hold deep apprehension.

Everyone knew, this was Ye Chen’s deliberate warning to others, to not attack the trialists from Xiafeng Country, lest they incur the young Martial God’s wrath.

Then Ye Chen patted the Scale Armor Golden Lion’s head, instructing it to protect these people well, without fail.

Watching this little master who had even the Demon Flood Dragon terror-stricken and subjugated, the Scale Armor Golden Lion felt even more frightened, not daring to resist and immediately let out a compliant growl.

Ye Chen had originally intended to hand over the Bronze Gourd to them; after all, it was a Demigod Artifact, even a small part of its revived power was enough to sweep through all enemies, unless one encountered those super experts who were fit to be kings. If faced with them, it could likely only be suppressed in turn.

Because these young heavenly prides would surely possess Martial God’s Magical Artifacts.

But considering the Bronze Gourd belonged to the Tianqi Empire, giving it to them might provoke enormous trouble, whereas he himself was unafraid. If the Tianqi Empire really had the gall to come looking, worse came to worst, he could throw the Heavenly Slaying Alliance Leader Order in their faces, and then summon Elder Yan to give them a good shock, as the respect due to a Supreme Divine couldn’t be ignored.

"I’m off!"

Whoosh—

Ye Chen started to move, taking steps with Reverse Space Eight Steps, each step appeared to land on the meridians of heaven and earth, merging with them, his entire being was incredibly fast. After just two or three strides, he had disappeared into the Desolate Beast Valley, leaving others far behind in the dust.

He was hunting the Demon Flood Dragon, an unprecedented, astonishing action that meant that all the young trialists could only look up to, but never surpass.

Many trialists behind watched Ye Chen’s departing figure for a long time, unable to regain their senses.

What had happened today was destined to shake the Trial Road, and even affect the broader world of the Tiandu Continent.

Because everything the young man had provided to the world was simply too sensational.

Killing the Eighth Prince Yangg Jun, boldly confronting the Martial God’s Magical Artifact, overpowering the Demon Flood Dragon, the Young Martial God, it all seemed like mythology, filled with fantasy.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, let’s be on our way," said the Thirteenth Prince, receiving unanimous nods of agreement from everyone. They then mounted the Scale Armor Golden Lion and flew away, heading toward the Ninth Pass.

Behind them, many trialists watched as the trialists from Xiafeng Country departed, full of envy, jealousy, and even more so, bitterness.

It’s truly exasperating how fortunate Xiafeng Country’s trialists are this time around, with so many Heavenly Prides emerging, each more terrifying than the last.

One Xia Yang was enough, a super expert worthy of the title of King, dominating the Trial Road, vying for the position of the strongest. But now, an even more terrifying young Heavenly Pride, the Young Martial God, has suddenly appeared.

With the protection of Ye Chen, the Young Martial God, as long as no one dares to risk offending Ye Chen by eliminating Xiafeng Country’s trialists, making it to the end is inevitable, and perhaps all the remaining participants will pass this trial.

That night, as the powerhouses from Tiandu Academy led the eliminated away from the Trial Road, a series of earth-shattering news spread rapidly across the Tiandu Continent with astonishing speed.

Yangg Jun is dead!

Without a doubt, this was a storm, for he was the Eighth Prince from the Tianqi Empire, whose veins coursed with noble royal blood, esteemed beyond many Crown Princes of other kingdoms, and highly valued by the royal family; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been dispatched to the Trial Road at all.

And with the Eighth Prince being a powerful cultivator, ranking among the top 100 trial participants, and his brother Yangg Shaoqi being one of the super experts worthy of the title of King on the Trial Road, his death was sure to cause tremors both there and across the Tiandu Continent.

On a normal day, it would have caused a huge uproar, but knowing who killed him sparked an even greater commotion, it was a Demon Flood Dragon Exotic Beast with True Dragon Blood coursing through its veins, also reaching the Martial God Realm Super Demon Beast level.

Many of the eliminated explained the true story behind the Eighth Prince’s killing, describing the Demon Flood Dragon as horrifyingly powerful, its Ice Breath shattering the light of the Spirit Talisman on the Eighth Prince’s body, directly obliterating him beyond possible resurrection.

Even other trialists suffered numerous casualties, amounting to a terrible catastrophe.

Although the Imperial Concubine of the Tianqi Empire has been urging the King to pressure Tiandu Academy, since the Eighth Prince Yangg Jun was her flesh and blood, and his sudden death is a grief beyond all measure, strongly condemning Tiandu Academy and demanding an explanation.

However, the current King remained silent, and Tiandu Academy showed no apology over the incident, displaying remarkable detachment.

They had warned all trialists entering the Trial Road from the beginning that there could be life-and-death risks and caution was necessary.

In a sense, Tiandu Academy has fulfilled its duties and warned everyone adequately, this matter is unrelated to them.

And even though the Eighth Prince was important, and this Imperial Concubine relied on the powerful Second Prince Yangg Shaoqi, Tiandu Academy’s influence was not inferior to that of the Tianqi Empire; hence the Empire would not antagonize Tiandu Academy over the Eighth Prince.

Nonetheless, a Demon Flood Dragon with the legendary True Dragon Blood warranted their serious attention because such an Exotic Beast, if it encountered a great fortune, might shed its mortal blood, gradually reviving that thin thread of True Dragon Blood within, slowly transforming into a pure blood and potentially metamorphosing into a True Dragon.

Although nearly impossible, there always exists that slight likelihood amidst the mysteries of the cosmos.

Whether it was Tiandu Academy, the Three Great Empires, or the Martial God Temple among other super forces, they all took serious notice, hoping to capture this Demon Flood Dragon and subjugate it for their use.

But clearly, Tiandu Academy would not allow other super forces to intervene, what a joke, this was Tiandu Academy’s Divine World, where the Supreme Old Mansion Master was currently enhancing this realm, rendering other super forces powerless, and the high and mighty Divine Ancestors remained silent, leaving the mighty powers with nothing but resigned sighs.

However, this Martial God Realm Demon Flood Dragon posed a considerable threat to the many trialists on the Trial Road, and Tiandu Academy must send out powerhouses to subdue, and possibly domesticate it.

But before one wave could subside, another arose, and at this moment, news that shook the entire continent spread, setting the whole world trembling thrice over—

A Young Martial God appeared on the Trial Road!