Originally, many people were inwardly happy and secretly sneering because several major legacies had chosen Ye Tianchen to explore the path. This allowed others to breathe a sigh of relief, waiting for the result. Whether Ye Tianchen would die or survive the exploration was beneficial to them either way.

Inside the Immortal Light Array, about fifty martial artists entered, all of them suppressing their cultivation to the realm of Martial Spirit. Basically, all the loose cultivators entered, while those from some powerful legacies didn't allow everyone to enter. What was inside, what dangers lurked, nobody knew. Leaving some people outside to respond was the right choice, for even if some powerful loose cultivator acquired the treasure, daring to leave the Immortal Light Array would lead to certain death. Little Zhu Yan had secretly informed Ye Tianchen, using its Eyes of Golden Flame, that some elders from the legacies possessed secret treasures that could temporarily ward off the Domain, allowing their cultivation realms to return to peak states. Despite a possible time limit, it would be enough to sweep through everyone here. Thus, obtaining and taking away the treasures wouldn't be so easy, and one must proceed cautiously.

Seeing that a powerful legacy had sent Ye Tianchen to explore, clearly sending him to potential death, though there was only one mountain inside the Immortal Light Array, the figure sitting cross-legged at the summit made everyone prostrate on the ground. It was an invisible pressure. Rarely would any martial artist have the courage to even approach, much less rush in to search for treasures. These people were delighted, even gloating. Little did they know, Ye Tianchen was no pushover. After beating a middle-aged martial artist from the Xinyang family black and blue, he forcefully killed an elder from the Xinyang family with just a few punches. The elder's body, forged by thunder, was not weak in physical power but was turned into mincemeat, truly reduced to a mist of blood.

Ye Tianchen was domineering because he knew that without being forceful, later troubles would be more numerous. This group truly wanted to bully the weak. Anyway, when competing for the treasure later, it would be a life-and-death struggle, so he might as well kill a few first.

"This... this Fat Taoist is too fierce, right? Did he really kill the elder of the Xinyang family?"

"It's over. With so many experts from the Xinyang family present, there will surely be a brutal battle!"

"No way! This Fat Taoist's physical power is so strong! With just a few punches, he obliterated the elder from the Xinyang family, whose physical power was already formidable. Truly unexpected!"

"Judging from this, in the Immortal Light Array, it's uncertain who will control the battle. With cultivation realms suppressed, whoever has strong physical power can dominate here!"

Some martial artists quietly discussed among themselves. Initially, everyone thought the remaining members of the Xinyang family would lash out, for no one would watch idly as their legacy's elder was killed and do nothing. But surprisingly, the Xinyang family remained calm. Instead of attacking Ye Tianchen, they distanced themselves, leaving many puzzled, while only a few understood the reason.

"The Xinyang family brought a Supreme Elder, and it seems he stopped the others from seeking revenge!"

"Why is that?"

"Isn't it obvious? That Fat Taoist killed an elder of the Xinyang family, so they will surely hunt him to the ends of the earth. But now, with the treasure about to emerge, everything else is trivial. Acquiring the treasure could instantly elevate a legacy to one of the top in the Martial Arts World. Once they possess the treasure, revenge is just a matter of time. Moreover, to leave this Original Restricted Zone, they must pass through Linxian City, where many Xinyang family experts are stationed, and even Young Master Xinyang will come. That Fat Taoist can't escape!"

"So the Xinyang family is holding back now to seize the treasure first. They are indeed patient!"

The Xinyang family didn't attack, and Ye Tianchen, of course, understood. However, he had already been provoked, having killed an elder from the Xinyang family. Among the people present, aside from Pangu Yun, Jing Wuhuan, and Huo Xianer, everyone wished he would explore the path and die. Why should he be polite?

"Didn't you want me to be the pathfinder? Now I refuse. Aren't you all so capable? Come kill me!" Ye Tianchen's words were a blatant slap in the face to the crowd.

"Fat Taoist, your words are too arrogant. Do you want to offend everyone here?"

"Yes, we bear you no grudges. What do you mean by this?"

"Are you provoking us?"

Ye Tianchen smirked coldly. Did he not understand their thoughts? Initially, they all wanted to bully him. Now seeing his strength and that he wasn't a pushover, having swiftly killed the Xinyang family's elder, they were resentful and displeased. Originally, there was someone to explore the path, even a scapegoat. Now there's none, which makes them depressed. If they could, they would have likely rushed to kill him long ago, rather than intentionally finding an excuse to incite everyone against him.

"I'm really sorry, but I'm provoking you all. What do you want to do? Kill me? Come on, if you have the skill, go ahead and attack!" Ye Tianchen truly didn't want to give this group of people any face. They were all such hypocrites.

"Awesome, kid, you've got the style I used to have. Facing a bunch of petty people, you should blatantly slap them in the face. Their high-sounding reasons are all just pretenses of insidious little men—it's exactly how it should be!" Little Zhu Yan chuckled and said.

"You... do you mean to make enemies of everyone here?" A martial artist stepped forward, wielding a flying sword, pointing at Ye Tianchen and asked.

Swoosh!

Bam!

Ye Tianchen struck with the fastest physical body power, punching at this martial artist decisively and fiercely. This martial artist was taken aback, not expecting Ye Tianchen to be so aggressive. Instinctively, he used his flying sword to block, but unfortunately here, Ye Tianchen's physical power was at the Late Stage Martial Saint, incredibly powerful—a punch shattered the flying sword and blasted the martial artist into pieces!

"Fat Taoist, do you really think you're invincible, that no one can kill you?" Someone angrily rebuked Ye Tianchen.

"If you're unconvinced, you can all come and try. I'm not a bloodthirsty person, but if anyone dares to scheme against me, sorry, my fists don't hold back!" Ye Tianchen said coldly.

How domineering! Ye Tianchen was facing many strong loose cultivators, as well as martial artists from long-standing traditions. He was facing the heroes of the Ancient Martial World of Penglai, yet he dared to say such words. His courage and resolution were evident. Ye Tianchen was not inherently arrogant, but he saw through these people too clearly—so hypocritical and pretentious, even a mud Bodhisattva couldn't tolerate it. It was better to blatantly slap them in the face, let them know his strength, so they wouldn't always scheme against him.

"Hmph, you really think you're invincible in the world!" A discordant voice sounded once more, expressing disdain for Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen frowned, looking to that side, only to see Young Master Tieshan coldly watching him. Ye Tianchen knew this person was very strong and extremely insidious. He was arrogant to the core and always targeted him. Ye Tianchen never held it against him. He wasn't petty and didn't attack recklessly, but this time, he truly couldn't bear it anymore. Young Master Tieshan was going too far. Did he really think he wouldn't dare kill him?

"Before I even got here, you wanted to have me killed. After arriving, you incited others against me. Now you are provoking me. Do you truly think I don't dare to kill you?" Ye Tianchen coldly stared at Young Master Tieshan and said.

Young Master Tieshan was stunned, yet arrogantly responded, "Kill me? Do you have the ability? I admit your physical power is not weak, but my physical power is even stronger. You'd better behave. If you dare to provoke me, a single finger is enough to destroy you!"

Ye Tianchen glanced at Young Master Tieshan, without saying a word, began to walk towards him, unhurriedly. Young Master Tieshan was indeed too arrogant. Words were useless against him. Only by defeating him and letting him feel the brink of death would he be afraid. Ye Tianchen had no intention of sparing Young Master Tieshan's life, as he was extremely dangerous and utterly annoying.

Bam!

There was nothing more to say, Ye Tianchen struck directly, landing a punch on Young Master Tieshan, the blow causing the air to stagnate. Those around quickly moved aside. Everyone could see this Fat Taoist's physical power was formidable. Few present could likely match him.

Bam!

Who would have thought, Young Master Tieshan struck as well, counterattacking with a punch. The two fists collided, even sparking flames in the impact. How hard must the fists be to produce such a spectacle?

Ye Tianchen frowned, indeed not expecting Young Master Tieshan to have such strong physical power, completely different from the initial feeling in battle. Was this guy deliberately hiding, or had he used some secret technique to temporarily boost his physical power? (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)

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