Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 39 - 37 Li Yun Arrives

Chapter 39: Chapter 37 Li Yun Arrives

Arrogant!

Almost everyone thought Ye Chen was too arrogant, clearly disregarding the masters of the Innate Realm.

Ye Zhengyang, who had just broken into the Innate Realm, was especially incensed. How could he let go of someone who downplayed his strength and called him weak?

However, Ye Chen did have the qualifications to say these words. In his previous life, as a Supreme being, those in the Innate Realm compared to the formidable enemies he faced were as weak as ants, barely worth a mention.

"Hmph, arrogant fool, today you will witness the power of the Innate Realm," Ye Zhengyang sneered, filled with rage. His presence grew stronger, and under the circulation of his Innate True Essence, his dark hair flew wildly with a powerful oppressive force surging towards him.

With merely a punch, with the radiance of Innate True Essence revolving around his fist and without even using Martial Arts, this single blow was ferocious enough to crack the floor inch by inch.

This was the power after breaking through to the Innate Realm, a casual strike could unleash the force of thousands of pounds.

Xia Wei, Huan’er, and Ye Zimei were visibly shaken, and even Ye Ao’s expression darkened as the powerful True Essence forces circulated within him, readying himself to act.

Only Elder Yan remained casually on the side, making no move to intervene, for he knew that as a reincarnated figure of a Combat Saint, Ye Chen harbored no fear against such attacks.

Despite Ye Chen being only in the Acquired Realm, as a Combat Saint, he excelled in battling across different realms, hence the gap in realm posed no problem to him.

Snap—

Facing the punch, Ye Chen didn’t take it completely lightly. His eyes focused sharply as he suddenly stepped forward.

With a thunderous sound, centered around his foot, the ground within a circumference of a yard instantly cracked. Then, his right fist propelled forward, swirling with a mysterious golden radiance that shook the air, its momentum no less inferior than Ye Zhengyang’s.

"Innate True Essence!?"

Everyone was shocked. Could it be that Ye Chen had also broken through to the Innate Realm? That would be excessively monstrous.

Boom—

Before everyone could even react, in the center of the hall, their fists collided directly, causing a strong wave of energy to burst forth. A gust of wind swept up, the ground trembled violently, and the hard stone slabs of the spacious hall crumbled.

Even some cultivators with lower cultivation were blown away by the wind, shivering with fear.

In the center of the hall, where the ground was severely cracked, Ye Zhengyang stood unmovable, his body circulated with Innate True Essence Power, protecting him and demonstrating the true might of an Innate Strong person.

Pop pop pop—

On the other side, Ye Chen staggered back seven steps. With each step he took, the already cracked floor marked with deep footprints, until on the seventh step he finally stopped retreating.

He looked at his reddened right fist and gently shook his head; his physical body was still not strong enough.

Over the past four months in seclusion, he didn’t just cultivate Inner Strength and break through minor realms; he was also tempering his body’s muscles and bones, using his father’s authority to repeatedly bring various cultivation materials to practice in his own courtyard.

Especially the Domineering Refining Saint Technique, cultivating it to the seventh figure, made his body incredibly resilient. The Human Origin Body Technique, nourished by Spiritual Energy, ultimately allowed him to cultivate Human Origin Power.

Human Origin Power was not Innate True Essence but a force derived from the physical body. Only by reaching a certain level with the Human Origin Body Technique and nearing the Small Success Level could it be cultivated, capable of rivaling Innate True Essence.

It could be said, within these four months, Ye Chen had cultivated Human Origin Power. Although not much, it provided him the confidence to clash directly with Innate True Essence.

Once the Human Origin Power spread throughout his body, he would achieve a Golden Body, becoming immortal and invincible.

Although everyone present was surprised that Ye Chen could stand up against Ye Zhengyang, who had become an Innate Realm master, they applauded Ye Zhengyang’s strength even more.

Indeed, the Innate Realm was an irresistible realm for any in the Acquired Realm, and no matter how monstrous Ye Chen was, it was difficult for him to compare.

The three elders were astounded by Ye Chen’s strength, and they were also very satisfied with Ye Zhengyang’s performance.

However, Ye Chen looked at Ye Zhengyang and suddenly sneered, "Why stubbornly resist? You will only suffer internal injuries."

At that moment of shock among the people, Ye Zhengyang suddenly coughed up a trace of blood from the corner of his mouth, bright and striking, causing everyone to be shocked—

Ye Zhengyang was injured!

In this forceful clash, Ye Zhengyang had not gained the upper hand; instead, by forcibly resisting, he had sustained internal injuries. And the one who caused these injuries to Ye Zhengyang was none other than Ye Chen, whom they once deemed worthless.

Conversely, Ye Chen, by retreating, had completely neutralized Ye Zhengyang’s power, driving it all into the ground, and with his strong physique, the remaining force could not harm him at all.

Therefore, this collision, although seemingly disadvantageous for Ye Chen, was in fact quite the opposite.

"How... how is this possible..."

What was even more shocking was that Ye Zhengyang was clearly a high-ranking expert of the Innate Realm, with immense power, competing against the younger generation; yet, in a duel with Ye Chen, he was still at a disadvantage. What kind of monster was Ye Chen?

Could it be that he had already restored his cultivation from the past?

The thought of this possibility made everyone feel a sudden jump in their hearts, disbelief arising.

Even Ye Ao, as a father, could not help but show a look of shock. When had Ye Chen become so powerful without his knowledge?

If it was possible for someone to become this powerful in just four short months, it seemed too monstrous, even for the "Ye Chen" from his genius days.

Ye Zhengyang also looked at Ye Chen in astonishment, shocked beyond belief that under their collision, he, a true Innate Realm expert, was injured while Ye Chen remained unharmed.

Where was the useless person now? Too monstrous. Could it really be that without anyone realizing, Ye Chen had restored his previous cultivation?

Although unbelievable, at this moment, that was the most plausible explanation.

What an enigma Ye Chen was, hiding so deeply. After their shock, the three elders looked at each other, sensing a solemnity. With this, Ye Zhengyang finding it much more difficult to take the position of the family head.

The more this was the case, the stronger the three elders’ intent to kill Ye Chen grew. With Ye Chen in the picture, would it not mean that Ye Zhengyang could never seize the position of the family head? If so, they could not be blamed for being ruthless and unscrupulous.

The three elders exchanged glances, appearing to make a very important decision, nodding their heads. The Great Elder spoke with authority, "Ye Chen—"

"Report—"

Before he could finish speaking, a family servant hurriedly burst into the hall, causing the three elders’ expressions to darken, "What is so urgent that you dare to barge into a family meeting? If there isn’t a sufficient reason, we will not let you off easily."

The servant’s face turned pale as he quickly said, "Reporting to the Family Head and the elders, Master Li Yun has come to visit and is waiting at the main gate. He requested my presence to pass on the message."

"What—" Some high-ranking family members couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise. Who was Master Li Yun? Almost considered the foremost alchemist in all of Luofeng City, and moreover, from the Royal Capital, his status was extraordinarily prestigious.

Generally speaking, Master Li Yun kept to himself and rarely visited other powers on his own.

Even Ye Ao and the three elders showed expressions of surprise, urging hurriedly, "Master Li Yun has come, invite him in quickly."

An alchemist, even if just an ordinary one-star alchemist, was not someone one could afford to offend lightly; they required high-standard etiquette.

Ye Chen raised his eyebrows, unexpectedly, Li Yun had come at this time.

Before long, under the guidance of the servant, Master Li Yun, dressed in a white robe, walked into the spacious hall. He appeared cultured and carried an air of a sage, drawing attention as he faced Ye Ao and smiled, bowing with his fists, "City Lord Ye, my sudden visit to your residence is unexpected, please do not take offense!"