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"Death, I've long ceased to fear it, it's just that I can't let go of the things I want to continue doing, the mysteries I want to keep exploring..."

Ye Tianchen thought to himself, his entire body was severely injured, blood soaking him completely. As the powerful secret technique from the Nine Netherworld almost pulled his soul out of his body, facing this mysterious and eerie secret technique, any Martial Arts Divine Skill and Supreme Treasure were useless and futile. Ye Tianchen didn't know what to do. In order to hold on a bit longer and not have his soul and body quickly separated by this Nine Netherworld secret technique, to make himself more alert and concentrate his Divine Thought fully, Ye Tianchen did not hesitate to use this self-harming method. It was his persistence and determination that shocked the few martial artists watching.

"What can you do? You're already covered in wounds, just a bit more and your body and soul will be completely separated, and not even the gods can save you then!" That sinister voice echoed in Ye Tianchen's mind, but whether inside or outside his body, Ye Tianchen saw nothing and felt no one's presence. This person from the Nine Netherworld must be hiding, secretly controlling this secret technique from the shadows.

Of course, Ye Tianchen could also think that since this Nine Netherworld person was hiding in the dark and controlling this bizarre secret technique, as long as he could find this person and kill him, everything would be over, and he wouldn't be trapped by this mysterious, powerful technique. However, finding this person was easier said than done. Not to mention that this person was already prepared, hiding with a powerful secret technique, not revealing any breath or energy fluctuation. Given Ye Tianchen's current condition, not only could he not use other divine skills to find this hidden person, but even moving a bit, or losing focus, could instantly cause his soul to be pulled out, which would be a total disaster.

Ye Tianchen suddenly frowned, a cold smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, and said with a very determined look, "It seems you haven't mastered this powerful secret technique completely, otherwise, how could I have held on for so long? Your strength is not strong; you're just relying on this sinister secret technique!"

"So what? What can you do to me? You're getting weaker and weaker. Even maintaining this state, you won't survive for an hour," the despicable person hiding from the Nine Netherworld said.

"Even if I, Ye Tianchen, die, I won't be manipulated by others. If it comes to the point where I can't escape this secret technique, I will let myself be completely destroyed, body and soul. This is something I can still do!" Ye Tianchen said indifferently.

"You..." The person hiding in the darkness from the Nine Netherworld never expected that Ye Tianchen would choose to completely destroy himself rather than let his soul be forcibly taken out.

After speaking, Ye Tianchen did not say anything else but immersed himself in his Divine Thought, enduring and searching to the end. He wasn't joking; he would do what he said. If it came to the point of not being able to hold on, he would certainly choose this method to let his body and soul be completely destroyed and would never let the Nine Netherworld people succeed in capturing his body and soul, then torturing and enslaving him. This was absolutely impossible. Ye Tianchen would never let the Nine Netherworld people succeed.

Bang!

With a loud explosion, Ye Tianchen's lower body completely exploded, blood continuously spurting out. Only his head remained, and within Ye Tianchen's lower body was a faintly visible form, which was his soul. His soul seemed to be pulled by a mysterious force, constantly being drawn outwards. Ye Tianchen had no choice but to choose this method, blowing up his own lower body. By now, his shattered and ruined body had become a shackle and burden, unable to help him resist this Nine Netherworld secret technique. Ye Tianchen, being decisive, had no hesitation in blowing up his own body, discarding this burden, leaving only a head floating in the air.

"It exploded, Ye Tianchen actually blew up his own lower body, leaving only a head!"

"What kind of secret technique did Ye Tianchen encounter to force him into such a predicament?"

"Now, for us, this might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. No matter how powerful or unfathomable Ye Tianchen is, with only a head left, the martial arts power he can exert is limited."

"Kill him, seize the cultivation treasure and Supreme Treasure he has on him, the four of us should be enough to divide!"

"Alright, let's go together!"

The remaining four martial artists were all young prodigies invited by Huang Jinkuang from various great sects and cultivation families. Most of the forces behind these four martial artists were in the Heavenly Mountain Ancient Martial World. Ye Tianchen was already well aware of the various great sects and cultivation families of the Song Mountain Ancient Martial World, but he wasn't very familiar with the Heavenly Mountain Ancient Martial World and the Penglai Ancient Martial World. Among the three Ancient Martial Worlds, Penglai was the most mysterious and the most legendary, a place Ye Tianchen hadn't been to.

Swish!

Swish!

Swish!

Swish!

Four martial artists, who initially wanted to attack Ye Tianchen, never expected that after one of them tried to take advantage of Ye Tianchen—only to be killed with a single strike—they would be so shocked that none dared to make a reckless move. At this critical juncture, Ye Tianchen had reached a precarious state, yet he still possessed such formidable combat strength. This left them all astonished, causing the remaining four to hesitate before moving.

Now, seeing Ye Tianchen bound by some powerful secret technique, having inflicted severe self-injury to the extent that his lower body had exploded into nothingness, they realized he was in absolute desperation. None would self-harm to this extent unless absolutely necessary. Thus, the four developed greedy intentions once again, convinced that Ye Tianchen had become unbearably weak. Any one of them could step forward to obliterate Ye Tianchen's divine form and seize his Supreme Treasure and the Cultivation Treasure Book on him.

Each of these four individuals was deceitful, yet all tried to act with a feigned righteousness. Even upon seeing Ye Tianchen reduced to just a head, they remained uneasy. In unanimous silence, they all decided to strike, aiming to completely annihilate the already debilitated Ye Tianchen and plunder his Cultivation Treasure Book and Supreme Treasure.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Four powerful Slaughter Auras surged toward Ye Tianchen. These four martial artists, witnessing Ye Tianchen's weakened state, refused to decline such an opportunity, aiming to exploit his vulnerable state. The Yijin Jing Cultivation Treasure Book, Holy Heaven Prison, and Taie Sword on Ye Tianchen were all items of supreme allure. Anyone who saw them coveted them, wanting to acquire them. Therefore, these four struck, launching a fierce Power of Slaughter in an attempt to erase Ye Tianchen, without considering the despicable nature of their actions.

"Hmm?"

Ye Tianchen weakly opened his eyes, coldly observing the approaching Martial Arts True Power. He furrowed his brow, shook his head, and said, "Those who commit too many evils will surely meet their doom!"

Buzz!

The Holy Heaven Prison above Ye Tianchen's head trembled as he acted, already having prepared beforehand. Realizing these four martial artists would not leave, Ye Tianchen anticipated they would strike at his weakest moment. Thus, upon preparing the Holy Heaven Prison, Ye Tianchen was ready; if the four rushed forth, he intended to use the Holy Heaven Prison to annihilate them. Despite their powerful cultivation realms, they had not reached his Mid-stage Martial Saint cultivation realm, so he was confident the Holy Heaven Prison would crush them with ease.

Bang!

Holy Heaven Prison descended, shattering the joint Slaughter Aura they unleashed, leaving the four martial artists stunned. Just how powerful was Ye Tianchen? Reduced to merely a head, was he still beyond their touch? It left them feeling frustrated. In terms of martial arts cultivation, they were almost on par with Ye Tianchen, all reputed prodigies within their sects and cultivation families. Two of them were even much older than Ye Tianchen, yet they couldn't compete with his incredible talent and martial arts cultivation. They felt they needed to seize the opportunity to kill him.

"Do not be afraid, let's all go at once and wipe him out. The Cultivation Treasure Book and the Supreme Treasure on him will be ours!"

"Yes, someone like Ye Tianchen surviving is a disaster, an insurmountable obstacle for us young martial artists. Killing him here ends his cultivation path and life, which is of utmost importance to us."

"Alright!"

"Together, let's kill him!"

The four martial artists shouted in unison. Indeed, they had been harboring profound frustrations, living in an era marked by numerous young prodigies—their fortune and misfortune alike. Blessed to witness the rise of a grand era, yet cursed by the constant threat of divine annihilation. Ye Tianchen pressed upon them invisibly, this defying demon-like figure made them feel suffocated. With Ye Tianchen's existence, their chances to rise and contend were naturally hampered, so it made sense to want him dead. (To be continued. If you enjoy the work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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