Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 282 - 253: True Spirit Shackles (Third Update)

Chapter 282: Chapter 253: True Spirit Shackles (Third Update)

Ye Chen awakened, and he had not been killed by the 108 Sky-reaching Purple Thunders.

Originally, even if he didn’t die, he would have been severely injured, and it would have taken at least a year and a half to recover. But at this moment, he appeared intact, and his blood qi was so terrifyingly strong that the heavens and the earth trembled, and the land shook.

Everyone was shocked by the sight, stunned by Ye Chen’s strength.

Amidst boundless blood qi, Ye Chen was reborn, bathed in life. Following the Heavenly Tribulation, his aura had become significantly stronger, each movement containing immense Supreme might, making heaven and earth tremble.

He was clad in battle armor, looking mighty and vigorous with a tall figure, eyebrows like swords, and stars for eyes, standing in the void as if a true Immortal had descended, exerting a strong oppressive force. Many students could not help but bow down, not daring to look directly at him.

Inside his body, there was a deafening sound of blood roaring, like a True Dragon bellowing. To get even slightly closer was unbearable, feeling as if one’s body would tear apart, a testament to the ultimate power.

Many were astounded. After crossing the tribulation, Ye Chen had clearly become much stronger again, more terrifying and fearsome than three months ago.

Now, just standing there, Ye Chen made even the Heavenly Gods feel threatened, as if they were facing a Primordial Ancient Beast.

Finally, Ye Chen restrained his Divine Power, giving those around him some relief, yet they could not help but retreat to a considerable distance.

Roar—

Suddenly, a figure appeared; it was Long Guao, unleashing a strike of Golden Dragon Energy, a terrifying blow of a Peak Martial God that could seriously injure a Super Martial God, causing many to change color.

But Ye Chen just smiled faintly and simply raised his hand to administer a slap.

Boom—

The land trembled, Dao waves spreading out as the Dragon Energy was instantly dispersed, and Long Guao was forced to retreat several steps. Looking at the calm and collected Ye Chen in the center, he couldn’t help but smile wryly. Ye Chen had indeed become powerful, not much less than them, and perhaps even more terrifying.

"Three months without seeing you, and you’ve grown so much stronger, can you not be so monstrously talented?"

Even as Ancient Heroes, they all smiled bitterly. Their progress, astounding as it was, stemmed from the explosion of their acumulated millennia. But compared to Ye Chen, they were far behind.

His speed of progress simply defied all common sense.

Little did they know, how could their accumulations be compared to Ye Chen’s? In his past life, he had already been stronger than everyone on the Tiandu Continent. His understanding of the Dao was profound, allowing him to break through regardless of realm. All he lacked was the accumulation of energy.

Now, having absorbed so much energy from the Holy Land, which was the accumulation of countless years, he had taken in at least half, enough for even Heavenly God powerhouses to advance. When he left, he even saw the Guardian of the Holy Land with an incredibly sullen expression.

Crack—

Suddenly, Ye Chen’s body shook as he felt something like shackles breaking and tearing inside him. A majestic Dao Light radiated from his forehead, releasing a fearsome aura that caused many students to tremble in fear.

"Ye Chen, what happened?" The crowd asked anxiously, as they witnessed a sudden change in his demeanor to something more serious.

Ye Chen’s expression was unpleasant, but he shook his head and didn’t speak.

Only Elder Yan could sense the slight fluctuation inside Ye Chen and questioned it.

Others could not answer, but Elder Yan, knowing his identity, spoke, "I just felt a shackle inside me was unlocked; some memories have emerged. I finally understand one thing. It seems my reincarnation was not on my own initiative, nor was it due to the Human Emperor Tower; it’s possible someone intervened, saved me, and placed seals deep within my True Spirit, confining it with shackles. Now, as I break through the Martial God Realm, some shackles broke as well, and I recalled part of my memories."

While speaking, Ye Chen’s expression was unsightly. The True Spirit is a person’s true foundation, more critical than the Primordial Spirit. For even if the Primordial Spirit dissipates, as long as the True Spirit exists, revival is possible. But once the True Spirit is extinguished, even if the Primordial Spirit remains, it’s of no use.

Ye Chen’s past life ended, and he should have been obliterated in both body and spirit, but oddly enough, he was reborn. This was not mere chance; an invisible hand had intervened to save him and placed shackles on his True Spirit. Only a portion of his memories had awakened, with more still bound by the shackles, unable to be fully recalled.

No wonder Ye Chen always felt deficient, as if bound, unable to fully utilize some Dao Arts. Now he finally understood the reason.

He didn’t know the intentions of the one who had saved him, but to place such shackles on his True Spirit was even more intolerable than bounding his Primordial Spirit. One day, he would break all the shackles, regain his freedom, and seek out that person to demand an explanation.

This was a cause and effect he must resolve.

Elder Yan was shocked, not expecting shackles to be placed on Ye Chen’s True Spirit. He frowned and said, "It might not necessarily be a bad thing. After all, you were potent in your previous life, with an exceptionally strong True Spirit. And in this life, your physical body is weak; if your consciousness awakens, your body won’t withstand your True Spirit. Restricting your True Spirit might also be to make it suitable for your body."

Ye Chen remained silent, aware of this, but the matter wasn’t likely that simple—there must be other reasons.

True Spirit is extremely important. If that person made a move, gradually and subtly making him submit is not impossible. However, immediate submission would be impossible because he is a Combat Saint, a lineage that is domineering and unparalleled, one that respects neither heaven nor earth, only self as invincible—who then could possibly submit to another?

Yet a gradual and subtle shift, an invisible change in his views, might be possible.

"Regardless, you should break the shackles as quickly as possible and restore yourself," Elder Yan said.

Ye Chen nodded; that was indeed the only way now.

Shortly after, Ye Chen’s expression regained its calmness, and he smiled reassuringly at the others who were worried: "Don’t worry, it was just some hidden troubles left by the Heavenly Tribulation. They have already been eliminated by me."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief; that made sense.

Thinking about it, it was expected. With such a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation, it would seem unlikely if it didn’t leave some injuries behind.

"Ye Chen, I want to fight with you!"

Suddenly, Yang Wushuang declared, his eyes sparkling with vigorous War Intent, his aura rippling as he stepped forward to issue a challenge.

"Fight!"

Li Taixu, Wu Yunyan, Long Guao, and others were also filled with War Intent, with the intent of their own breakthrough into the Peak Martial God and wanting to challenge Ye Chen, to feel the true extent of his power.

Ye Chen smiled faintly, his own War Intent boiling: "Fight!"

Five great experts battled, and before long, even Yuan Jiu, who always kept himself out of such affairs, was forced to join the battlefield. This most mysterious of ancient heroes also displayed terrifying strength, not weaker than anyone.

Soon after, Ye Chen’s Crossing Tribulation once again became a topic of discussion and startled the world.

Undoubtedly, Crossing Tribulation within the Martial God Realm was unprecedented, a first in both ancient and modern times. Even those hidden Supreme Divine Beings were alarmed, as none of them, not even monsters like the ancient heroes, had ever faced such a situation.

This was Heavens’ trial for the most monstrous of geniuses and also a testament to Ye Chen’s potential surpassing the ancient heroes, unparalleled in both ancient and modern times.

The people marveled, truly befitting a person who could contend with ancient heroes, unparalleled in this life.

Far away in the Demon Beast Mountain Range at Hongtian Divine Mountain, Hongtian Great Saint received such news and, after being shocked, also came to terms with it because he was a disciple of Mr. Qian, who came from the most mysterious Exotic Realm, which was also the Heavenly and Myriads of Realms.

The higher-ups of Tianqi Empire were silent. Ye Chen’s great ordeal in the Martial God Realm had alarmed the world; they could not be ignorant of it and also felt the terrifying potential of Ye Chen, unparalleled and first in both ancient and modern times.

Many people now felt relieved, grateful for the King’s intervention, thankful for the peerless heroes’ rapport. Otherwise, to become enemies with such a monstrous being, once he grew up, would inevitably lead to a great disaster.

With his potential, unless something unexpected happened, reaching the Divine Spirit Realm could almost be considered a foregone conclusion, an inalterable fact.

And the world seemed to witness the rise of a Supreme existence, an unstoppable and invincible stance.

Boom—

A tremendous wave burst, the six young supreme powerhouses separated, each standing their ground, nodding to each other after exchanging glances.

This battle was merely a spar, but real strength was employed. Overall, there was little to choose between them, but more surprising was the power of Ye Chen’s Treasure Body; three months had passed, and he became even more formidable, combined with his powerful Daoism, making the Five Great Ancient Heroes realize the true terror of Ye Chen.

Truly, the Ancient Heroes now felt that, after today’s battle, Ye Chen had become even more at ease and could genuinely be considered invincible among his peers; they found it much more challenging to cope with him.

But all this was because, with the breakthrough into the Martial God Realm, Ye Chen could gradually grasp the various Divine Arts from his previous life, becoming even more peerlessly powerful.

Finally, the six young supreme powerhouses descended onto the peak, unanimously looking towards the 128-zhang tall Trial Gate.

"This Eighth Level of Trial Gate, we should all possess enough strength to open it now," Yang Wushuang said.

The others nodded. Now, having developed significantly through cumulative progress, they had become much stronger than before. Things that were once out of reach were now comfortably achievable, having sufficient strength.

"No, let’s reconvene in half a month. I need to prepare some things, and I also need to invite a few Divine Ancestors to preside over the event. That would be best," Yuan Jiu suggested, to which everyone agreed.

Half a month later, on that day, the space above Tiandu Academy suddenly shattered, and a towering figure stepped out, an immense Divine Power covering the heavens and overwhelming the earth.

Divine Beings, have arrived!

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