Chapter 3695: Chapter 3685: Cataclysmic Disaster (Third Update)

The crowd gathered below Cloud Gazing Peak were all condemning Ye Chen verbally, while also observing the terrifying phenomenon at Cloud Gazing Peak, speculating what the Grand Elder would do.

"Silence!"

At that moment, a mighty and stern voice suddenly echoed from Cloud Gazing Peak, akin to that of a Supreme of All Heavens, intimidating the Ten Thousand Realms, making people dare not show any offense.

The crowd immediately closed their mouths, their eyes shifting, as the owner of this voice was clearly Grand Elder Zhou Jiu Tong; no one else had such terrifying authority and aura.

Now that the Grand Elder had spoken, he would inevitably punish Ye Chen, and the crowd began to anticipate.

"All of you disperse! Instead of cultivating obediently, what are you making noise here for!"

Much to the crowd’s surprise, when the Grand Elder spoke, it wasn’t to punish Ye Chen, but rather to scold them instead.

Hearing this, the crowd looked stunned, but quickly regained their composure, daring not to show any dissatisfaction, respectfully bowing and turning away.

Simultaneously, the Grand Elder’s voice continued to ring out, still authoritative yet devoid of punishing intent, "Ye Chen, come to Cloud Gazing Hall to see me."

The crowd who had just turned around to leave stumbled upon hearing this.

Ye Chen had defied the sect order, breaking the seal at Cloud Gazing Peak, brazen beyond measure, they had presumed that the Grand Elder would punish Ye Chen.

Yet witnessing the current scene, the Grand Elder not only dismissed them but did not seem angry at Ye Chen’s actions either, leaving them incredulous and feeling deeply frustrated.

"That brat Ye Chen, just plain lucky, why doesn’t he face any consequences!"

Lei Rong gritted his teeth, wishing he could rush up and choke Ye Chen.

Zhou Jin refrained from speaking, casting a cold glance at Ye Chen, suppressing his inner fury and murderous intent, turning away.

Moments ago bustling with voices, the foot of Cloud Gazing Peak now became incredibly desolate, leaving only Ye Chen alone.

Ye Chen looked at Cloud Gazing Peak with a surprised expression, puzzled as to why Grand Elder Zhou Jiu Tong did not act in anger but instead wanted to see him.

Unable to figure it out, Ye Chen decided not to dwell on it further, knowing he would understand upon meeting Zhou Jiu Tong.

Meanwhile, in the Six Paths Peak main hall, Wu Duan Cang and Elder Dao Pao exchanged glances upon hearing Zhou Jiu Tong’s words, then burst into laughter.

"Since the Grand Elder wishes to meet Ye Chen, I shall leave the matter of how to punish him to your judgment."

Wu Duan Cang’s voice echoed, yet Ye Chen noticed hints of glee in Wu Duan Cang’s tone, albeit faintly.

"Why is the sect master feeling pleased?" Ye Chen squinted his eyes suspiciously, then shook his head, thinking he must have misheard, for no apparent reason, why would Wu Duan Cang be pleased?

Later, Ye Chen ascended to Netherworld Peak once again, reaching the peak and seeing the palace enshrouded by mist. The seal on the summit had been lifted, permitting Ye Chen free access.

Upon observing this, Ye Chen did not hesitate, stepping directly into the now dissipated seal, arriving at the palatial entrance amidst the sprawling mist.

"Disciple Ye Chen, here to pay respects by Grand Elder’s command."

"Enter."

A majestic and grand voice emanated from within the hall, and the door slowly opened, revealing a palace radiating bright light and the imposing figure suppressing all heavens.

"That back view..."

Ye Chen gazed at the elderly figure, feeling a sense of familiarity yet estrangement, unable to recall.

"Grand Elder."

Ye Chen respectfully performed a salutation toward the figure, at which point the elder turned around.

Raising his eyes, Ye Chen was astounded; it was the seemingly dying old man fishing by the riverside, now revealed as the grand and powerful Grand Elder Zhou Jiu Tong.

"Is it you?"

Ye Chen could not fathom that the decrepit, death-looming elder by the river was the grandiose Grand Elder Zhou Jiu Tong standing before him.

"Why couldn’t it be me?"

Zhou Jiu Tong chuckled at Ye Chen, as vitality began surging within him, with power surpassing Heavenly Repairing Realm swiftly eliminating necrosis, appearing filled with life.

"Why do you wish to see me?"

Zhou Jiu Tong looked at Ye Chen, his eyes shimmering with curiosity.

Zhou Jiu Tong pondered why Ye Chen, seemingly without desire during their discussion on Karma, was so intent on meeting him.

Previously sensing Lei Rong ascending the mountain, Zhou Jiu Tong had departed, yet through the formation detected Ye Chen attempting to break his seal.

Moreover, Zhou Jiu Tong noted Ye Chen seemed quite familiar with the formations he had established, realizing Ye Chen had become Netherworld Peak’s master and had removed the peak’s seal.

Hence, Zhou Jiu Tong’s interest in Ye Chen grew, even weakening the seal deliberately to facilitate Ye Chen’s endeavor to break it, only for Lei Rong’s interference causing the formation to erupt, forcing Ye Chen and Lei Rong away.

Observing Ye Chen facing public vilification, for their amicable conversation and resolving his mental knot, Zhou Jiu Tong assisted Ye Chen by eliminating complications, inviting Ye Chen to visit.

"Seniors wish to see the Grand Elder to inquire regarding the Sacred Origin Heart."

Ye Chen responded to Zhou Jiu Tong without reservation, straightforwardly revealing his intent.

"The Sacred Origin Heart?"

Zhou Jiu Tong’s body trembled, his eyes narrowed, gazing at Ye Chen, slowly shaking his head.

"I can inform you, but the Sacred Origin Heart is of immense importance to Six Paths Sect, it concerns the sect’s life and death, hence you better not pursue the matter further."

Hearing this, Ye Chen’s eyes flashed; both Wu Duan Cang and Zhou Jiu Tong held the Sacred Origin Heart in high regard, clearly unwilling to disclose its details.

However, the Sacred Origin Heart was exceedingly crucial to Ye Chen, his resolve gradually solidified at this moment.

"Grand Elder, do you recognize this?"

Ye Chen pulled out the Six Paths Order from his bosom, looking at Zhou Jiu Tong.

The Six Paths Order emanated divine and grand power, surrounded by awe-inspiring Great Yuan Qi as it circulated, at this instant, phenomena appeared in Six Paths Sect’s skies, as if Six Paths Supreme had descended upon the world.

Witnessing this, Zhou Jiu Tong’s expression changed drastically, a moment later he swung his hand, unleashing an overwhelmingly violent power, enveloping the entire hall.

Vast spiritual energy materialized into a grand barrier, isolating the aura of the Six Paths Order, dissipating the phenomenon in the sky, Zhou Jiu Tong looked at Ye Chen’s hand holding the Six Paths Order with shock.

"How did the Six Paths Order end up in your possession?"

Zhou Jiu Tong’s eyes flared with curiosity, knowing well that the Six Paths Order wouldn’t appear without cause, now it was in Ye Chen’s grasp, likely as a source of Karma, perhaps Ye Chen is the hope for Six Paths Sect to rise again.

In that moment, Zhou Jiu Tong’s gaze grew ever brighter.

Yet Ye Chen put the Six Paths Order away, aware its presence in Six Paths Sect might stir a frenzy, even trouble, else Zhou Jiu Tong wouldn’t have reacted so strongly upon seeing it, sealing the hall immediately.

Faced with Zhou Jiu Tong’s inquiry, Ye Chen opted not to disclose the truth; his identity as Samsara Master was too astonishing to reveal, moreover, Six Paths Sect, founded by Xiao Shuihan, shared a close connection with the Samsara Master.

Old enemies might have infiltrated Six Paths Sect with spies, Ye Chen casually revealing his true identity could incur catastrophic disasters upon himself and Six Paths Sect.

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