Ye Tianchen, in order to rid himself of the eerie and sinister power of the Nine Netherworld, ultimately had no choice but to blow up his entire lower body, leaving only his head. If his head were to shatter, then he would be utterly annihilated, truly dying beyond redemption.

However, despite reaching this dire point, Ye Tianchen still couldn't rid himself of the mysterious power, proving the strength and terror of the Nine Netherworld. Such a frightening secret technique, unintentionally planted on a martial artist, could separate one's body and soul and was really difficult to deal with. Ye Tianchen was forced to self-mutilation for the first time, left with only a head, and yet felt his soul was just a thread away from being pulled out of his body.

A mighty dragon trapped in shallow waters is mocked by shrimp; one loses their prestige, and it's a common sight where everyone pushes over a falling wall. Ye Tianchen was facing just such a moment now. Despite blood dripping from his mouth as he sat cross-legged in mid-air, appearing in a perilous situation, five martial artists invited by Huang Jinkuang to watch were ready to gang up and thoroughly slay Ye Tianchen. Little did they know, at that moment, Ye Tianchen still retained formidable combat strength, managing to channel a strand of divine thought to wield the "Taie Sword" and decisively obliterate the martial artist who first attacked him, leaving only a divine sword exuding a powerful aura floating beside him, intimidating the other four who dared approach.

Yet, reaching this point, Ye Tianchen, to resist that eerie force and prevent his soul from being drawn out, resorted to self-mutilation, eventually blowing up his physical form, leaving only his head floating above, with "Holy Heaven Prison" hovering overhead. His energy was tremendously weak, prompting the remaining four martial artists to spare no effort in attacking him once more because the cultivation treasure book and supreme treasure on him were all too tempting!

Bang!

Holy Heaven Prison unleashed its power, effortlessly annihilating the slaughter aura directed at Ye Tianchen from the four martial artists, stunning them momentarily. None expected that even with Ye Tianchen left only with a head, marred by impending doom and potential obliteration, he still possessed such combative strength, enhancing their resolve to kill him. First, because Ye Tianchen's extraordinary prowess suggested his cultivation treasure book and supreme treasures were valuable, and second, because with someone like Ye Tianchen, who defied the heavens, existing made their future martial paths less promising. Regardless of the reasons, they all desired to utterly destroy Ye Tianchen.

"Don't be afraid, everyone. Ye Tianchen is on the brink of annihilation. No matter how strong, he can't do much. Kill him!"

"The cultivation treasure book on Ye Tianchen is acclaimed as the leading immortal scripture of cultivation in the Martial Arts World, 'Yijin Jing,' and on him, the Holy Heaven Prison, one of the ancient top ten divine swords, the Taie Sword—which isn't attractive enough to tempt any great heritage power?"

"Reaching this point, Ye Tianchen still hasn't died, remaining capable in battle, proving the strength of the things he's acquired—the very things we dream of."

"No need for chatter; let's join forces and kill him!"

The four martial artists boosted each other's morale, together striking at Ye Tianchen. While Ye Tianchen was only left with a head, there was a feeling of being bullied. This is the cruel Martial Arts World, where no one talks about righteousness or rules. As long as you're weak, as long as you're vulnerable, people will instantly want to kill you and take what's useful from you.

Buzz!

Ye Tianchen's severed head continued to float in mid-air, eyes tightly shut, face pale, forehead sweating coldly. Not only was blood seeping from his mouth but also trickling from his eyes, indicating deep pain and peril. Yet, even now, he refused to give up, persisting. In Ye Tianchen's life dictionary, the word "give up" did not exist; even at the approaching moment of death, he would never abandon his resolve. This is Ye Tianchen's philosophy of life.

What the four martial artists hadn't expected was that "Holy Heaven Prison" shrouding Ye Tianchen's head, as they simultaneously attacked, unexpectedly flew from atop and pressed down upon them, effortlessly shattering the four martial arts true power they unleashed; this "Holy Heaven Prison" was indeed domineering.

Bang!

This time, "Holy Heaven Prison" actively attacked, suppressing the four martial artists assaulting Ye Tianchen, while each martial artist wielded their treasure—divine sword, treasure saber, long halberd, or golden seal—acting warily but with full force, determined to utterly obliterate Ye Tianchen.

Puff!

Puff!

The Holy Heaven Prison descended, pressing down on four young prodigies of the Ancient Martial World, each with formidable cultivation power. What these martial artists could not have imagined was that, despite their impressive Martial Arts cultivation and prowess, they were utterly powerless before the "Holy Heaven Prison." The powerful treasures they hurled were shattered instantly under its pressure, unable to offer any resistance. Their own formidable attacks, landing on the "Holy Heaven Prison," were as ineffective as throwing mud into the ocean—it made not a bit of impact. The two martial artists at the forefront were immediately reduced to a mist of blood, their souls and forms annihilated.

The remaining two martial artists were horrified, and no longer dared to throw their lives away by charging at Ye Tianchen. They turned to flee, but alas, the "Holy Heaven Prison" had been imbued with extraordinary power by Ye Tianchen. There was no way he would allow these two to escape, for if they fled and leaked information, and if other powerful Cultivation Sects and families sent their elders after him, Ye Tianchen would truly be in peril!

"Ah, no..."

The third martial artist screamed, hurling his treasure at the "Holy Heaven Prison," only for it to be shattered into dust immediately. Fear of death was evident in his eyes; he did not want to die. Yet, his treasure was shattered at once by the "Holy Heaven Prison," and regardless of how he unleashed his Martial Arts Divine Skills, they were utterly futile against it. He could not halt the descending might of the "Holy Heaven Prison" and was similarly reduced to a rain of blood, death and soul obliterated!

The last four martial artists, recruited by Huang Jinkuang to watch the spectacle, ultimately attacked Ye Tianchen. Unfortunately, they underestimated Ye Tianchen's power and the strength of the "Holy Heaven Prison." Three were quickly obliterated, leaving only the strongest among them, who mustered all his Martial Arts True Power to escape. Never had he expected Ye Tianchen's strength, nor the overwhelming power of the "Holy Heaven Prison." Seeing the others instantly turned into bloody remains, he dared not linger or fight, only to flee for his life!

Puff!

Admittedly, this last martial artist, one of the five invited by Huang Jinkuang to watch, was indeed the strongest. Even if his cultivation realm had not reached Mid-stage Martial Saint, it was close. Furthermore, he carried a powerful secret treasure; otherwise, how did he manage to break through where his three companions were reduced to dust against the "Holy Heaven Prison"?

"Ye Tianchen, do you really have to kill me?" The last martial artist coldly asked, realizing he could not escape the "Holy Heaven Prison's" relentless pursuit, no matter how fiercely he unleashed his Martial Arts True Power.

Ye Tianchen did not respond, nor did he open his eyes. Whether it was because he was at his limit and lacked the strength to open them, or he simply did not need to explain himself, he remained silent. Faced with such despicable people, wanting to kill him through such shameless means, what else was there to do but annihilate them?

This last martial artist, a formidable cultivator, had a secret treasure on him that prevented immediate death by the "Holy Heaven Prison," allowing him to flee. Though he might not kill Ye Tianchen or seize his Cultivation Treasure and Supreme Treasure, he believed he had a good chance of saving himself.

Boom!

With a loud crash, the last martial artist could not escape the fate of the "Holy Heaven Prison's" pursuit. Struck by a stream of Chaos Qi, he was blasted away. To Ye Tianchen's surprise, the martial artist, struck by such powerful Chaos Qi, did not perish instantly, only severely injured and powerless. A mysterious aura surrounded this martial artist—certainly, he had a secret treasure...

"You... do you disdain speaking to me? Must you kill me?" The martial artist looked fiercely at Ye Tianchen in the distance and asked.

Rumble!

The Holy Heaven Prison descended once more, and still, Ye Tianchen offered no response, no words. He merely let the Chaos Qi within the "Holy Heaven Prison" descend, for he needed say nothing more. Against such treacherous villains who sought to ambush and kill him, Ye Tianchen would never stay his hand. It mattered not who this martial artist was or from which mighty lineage he hailed—he must die! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to vote with recommendations or monthly tickets at Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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