Even a Saint weapon couldn't withstand it?
This was shocking and startling. A dignified Saint weapon had exploded just like that, something even a Saint would find difficult to shatter.
However, after his initial shock, Ye Tianyang was filled with raging fury. He brought out a special secret treasure, a secret artifact bestowed upon him by his overlord-level grandfather, capable of unleashing power comparable to an overlord for a short time, and blasted it forward.
The void in this area was sealed off. That secret treasure was intertwined with strands of Order Divine Chains, dawn light permeating and steaming, the firmament descending as it pressed down.
The martial arts square below was cracking inch by inch. The secret treasure descended like a mountain, crashing down to suppress Ye Chen.
One could imagine how terrifying this strike was—it was equivalent to the strongest blow from an overlord. Even a Saint would be slain. Who among the younger generation could possibly block it?
The crowd exclaimed in surprise. They hadn't expected Ye Tianyang to use such a precious secret treasure against Ye Chen. After all, such a treasure was almost like having a genuine overlord-level figure make a move. It was truly fearsome, beyond imagination.
However, it was ultimately not a true overlord-level Dao weapon. The number of times it could be used was limited, only a handful, each use precious.
But clearly, Ye Tianyang's killing intent towards Ye Chen had reached an extremely high level; otherwise, he wouldn't have lost his senses and brought out such a great killing weapon to attack.
Even Ye Zhengyang was quite worried, fearing that something might truly happen to Ye Chen. If so, he would be a great sinner.
"Shatter!"
Ye Chen remained unperturbed from start to finish. He lightly uttered a single word and still just slapped out with his palm, still appearing calm and composed, without the slightest fluctuation of laws.
Yet this time, even that Young King of the Ye Family's new generation sitting on the central Dao platform couldn't help but look over intently, with a trace of shock.
Boom—
The dawn light exploded, the secret treasure shattered, and a shower of light rain scattered between heaven and earth. That powerful overlord-level secret treasure had also completely exploded, meeting the same fate as the previous Dao weapons—equally not worth a single blow.
It was as simple and natural as smashing a fragile piece of porcelain.
Just who was this person? He could easily shatter an overlord-level secret treasure with a mere raise of his hand. He definitely couldn't be an ordinary figure.
The numerous Ye Family disciples in the martial arts square were utterly shocked. Ye Zhengyang was the same. Just how far had that divine martial youth from back then grown? His cultivation seemed to have far exceeded imagination.
Ye Tianyang was horrified. He finally understood that he had kicked an iron plate, and one that was probably even stronger than his overlord-level grandfather.
He immediately fled, avoiding being struck down by Ye Chen.
Soon, he arrived at the central Dao platform and urgently spoke to the king-like figure seated there like a deity: "Cousin Ye Heng, save me, quickly!"
This Young King of the new generation was precisely Ye Tianyang's cousin. He had been sitting cross-legged on the Dao platform all along, absorbing the spiritual energy from all directions to cultivate. Now, he finally rose to his full height, frowning as he glanced at Ye Tianyang, yet he took the initiative to speak to Ye Chen: "Who are you?"
His words surprised the other Ye Family disciples. They hadn't expected this most fearsome person to be disturbed in the end.
Ye Zhengyang transmitted his voice: "Cousin Ye Chen, be careful. Although you are strong, this is the Ye Family's newly emerged Young King of the younger generation, and he is hailed as having the qualification to achieve Immortal True King. It is said his current cultivation isn't much weaker than the family's elders and overlords. He is very powerful."
Immortal True King?
Ye Chen smiled, looking at the other party: "And who are you?"
This caused quite a stir among many people. After all, not many in the younger generation dared to speak to this Ye Family King in such a manner. Usually, people were respectful in their attitude.
The Ye Family King slightly furrowed his brows: "Ye Heng!"
"Ye Chen," Ye Chen also stated, as a form of courtesy, then turned to leave: "If there's nothing else, let's leave it at that."
He said to Ye Zhengyang: "Let's go."
The crowd was in an uproar. Was he just going to leave like that?
They looked towards King Ye Heng, who seemed thoughtful but showed no sign of making a move. Ye Tianyang beside him hurriedly spoke up: "Cousin, why aren't you making a move? I know your divine abilities are vast; you could suppress him with a mere raise of your hand."
"This person is very strong, stronger than imagined," Ye Heng responded with these words, greatly astonishing Ye Tianyang.
Because in his impression, his cousin had always been divinely brave and invincible. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been crowned king among his peers, nor would the family consider him a peerless Heaven's Pride with the qualification to climb to the Immortal True King level. For him to praise someone like this now was very rare.
"Although he is strong, I believe you, cousin, can definitely suppress him with a raise of your hand," Ye Tianyang said. "Please, cousin, make a move and seek justice for me."
Ye Heng glanced at him: "Ye Tianyang, your temper is too violent. You should change that. Even though our Ye Family is a supreme imperial clan that has dominated the myriad realms, we cannot be overly arrogant. There are some people even the Ye Family must be somewhat wary of and cannot easily offend. Within the Ye Family, it's one thing, but if you offend such people outside, the Ye Family won't save you either. They will abandon you as a discarded pawn."
Hearing this, Ye Tianyang's expression suddenly turned pale, filled with fear.
Could that young man from earlier be such a person?
Ye Heng said: "Don't worry, I will seek justice for you. However, the family grand competition is approaching. It's a time of many affairs; we cannot easily stir up trouble. When the family grand competition arrives, we will make a move against Ye Zhengyang then. I believe this person will also show up."
Ye Tianyang said admiringly: "As expected, cousin's skills are superior."
Ye Heng ignored him, only murmuring softly in his heart: Ye Chen, is it? I hope you don't disappoint me.
After leaving the martial arts square, Ye Zhengyang reminded with slight concern: "Be careful. Although Ye Heng didn't make a move against you just now, during the actual family grand competition, he might seize the opportunity to act against you."
Ye Chen said: "It's fine. If he dares to make a move, I'll accept it. He'll regret it."
Hearing Ye Chen's confident words, Ye Zhengyang was slightly startled. He very much wanted to say that Ye Heng's strength should not be underestimated, but upon careful thought of the various methods Ye Chen had just displayed, which were certainly not lacking, he swallowed his words without speaking them.
He felt an inexplicable sigh. After so many years apart, Ye Chen's strength had far exceeded his imagination.
The Ye Family was vast. It could have an Imperial City floating within the immortal mountains, and also three thousand Divine Islands situated in the heavens. Everything displayed its extraordinariness.
But generally speaking, whether it was the Imperial City or the three thousand Divine Islands, only those with truly noble status had the qualification to reside within them. Some collateral branches and separate families did not, but they also had corresponding palace treasures to live in, as well as some enviable cultivation resources provided.
Traveling along the way, Ye Zhengyang led Ye Chen to find the collateral branch that had also emerged from the Tian Du Continent.
Soon, the two arrived at a somewhat dilapidated mansion. Ye Zhengyang indicated this was the place, but told him to be mentally prepared.
Ye Chen's heart inexplicably sank.