Amidst the astonishment of the people in Yun Ding City, Ye Qingchen simply dusted off his hands and left Yun Ding City.
They thought that after Ye Qingchen slew Lin Xuanzi and the other four, he would indulge himself wildly in Yun Ding City. Unexpectedly, he left directly, embarking on the path to destroy Spirit Coffin Sect.
At the same time.
The news of this battle also spread swiftly.
When everyone learned that Ye Qingchen, in Yun Ding City, single-handedly slew Lin Xuanzi, Lei Xingkong, and four others, they were completely stunned. As for Spirit Coffin Sect, it was as if they were cursed.
Utter silence!
Monk Jiuru, a high monk from the Western Domain, was renowned for possessing Great Vajra Divine Power, almost like a living Buddha.
Chu Xianliu, the number one swordsman in the Eastern Domain, was also known as 'Sword Dao Ten Thousand Laws, Returning to the Lineage of Xianliu.'
Ye Yuxin, Great Elder of the Battle Martial Hall, trained the ranked swordsman Jian Xun on the Silver Battle Rank.
Lei Xingkong, Jedi Blade Master, known for the sword technique that breaks ten thousand streams, referred to him.
Lin Xuanzi, Great Elder of Chongxiao Hall!
These five Half-Step Celestial Saints represented the strongest force of the entire Spirit Coffin Sect, enough to dominate the entire Tongxuan Continent, effortlessly subduing any sect or any family.
In the end, they were all slain by Ye Qingchen.
How could the formidable power he displayed this time not shock or intimidate people?
"This is truly a person who leaves heads rolling! Spirit Coffin Sect, established for four hundred years, has always run rampant. If you disagreed, they'd suppress you directly. Now it's their turn!"
Someone sighed.
"Yeah, I wonder if Spirit Coffin Sect regrets that day in Xingyue City to the point of remorse?"
More people sneered openly.
It is to be noted.
This affair originally stemmed from Spirit Coffin Sect. Their disciple Shi Jingtian provoked people from Celestial Peak Country in White Cloud Manor, and Ye Qingchen crippled his cultivation. It was initially just a dispute among juniors, but Spirit Coffin Sect used power to oppress.
First, surrounding and attacking Xingyue City, and then dispatching the Slaughter Hall.
Now.
They finally kicked an iron board!
"Looks like this time Spirit Coffin Sect is in danger!"
The Tongxuan Continent had long suffered from Spirit Coffin Sect's tyranny, and now seeing Spirit Coffin Sect suffer, naturally, everyone had a schadenfreude attitude.
But some of the older generation secretly shook their heads.
After all, Spirit Coffin Sect is not that easy to shake. If it relied only on these few Half-Step Celestial Saints, how could they stand firm in Tongxuan Continent for four to five hundred years?
...
Just as the Tongxuan Continent was in an uproar, Ye Qingchen had already left Yun Ding City and was heading towards Spirit Coffin Sect.
Since Ye Qing had gone with Yu Luoxuan to Snow Divine Palace in the Kunlun Realm.
Although Qin Wentian had not yet recovered from his injuries, he had a Holy Essence Pill and would soon recover. With no worries, Ye Qingchen did not hurry on this journey, taking his time traveling and exploring the "Nine Departures Sword Tome."
On the way, Ye Qingchen hitched a ride on an ox cart, lying on the haystack, holding the sword tome, and silently musing, "Indeed, it's an Earth-grade top-quality swordsmanship! Even with 'The Stone Tablet's Four Forms' as a guide, I'm only just getting started."
The "Nine Departures Sword Tome" is divided into four forms.
First Form, Heaven-Embracing Sword!
Second Form, Cloud Sword!
Third Form, Void Sword!
As for the Fourth Form, it's the combination of the three forms into 'True Martial Sword.'
The intricacy of each form far surpassed the 'Mighty Wind Form' he grasped.
However.
The "Nine Departures Sword Tome" did not stop there; it also discussed the application of sword momentum. This greatly improved Ye Qingchen's control over sword momentum.
Furthermore, Ye Qingchen felt as though something had imperceptibly been added to his sword momentum.
It was an indescribable, ineffable feeling.
"Young man, up ahead is Xingyue City!"
The driver's respectful voice pulled Ye Qingchen back from his deep contemplation.
Xingyue City?
Ye Qingchen suddenly sat up, peering into the distance.
There it was.
On the horizon, a massive city slowly appeared, lying there like a crouching ferocious beast, thick black clouds rolling tumultuously. Even from a distance, it gave a sense of an impending storm.
"I've returned!"
Ye Qingchen squinted his eyes.
Months ago.
He was hunted by Spirit Coffin Sect and had to flee from here. Now he returned.
"Young man, are you planning to enter the city? I think you better not. Lately, countless people have tried to enter but have been blocked outside, having to return where they came from."
The driver, Old Li, drove the ox cart, chattering incessantly.
"Why?" Ye Qingchen asked curiously.
"Isn't it because of Spirit Coffin Sect? I heard, lately, Spirit Coffin Sect has provoked a formidable enemy. To prevent that enemy from entering the city, Spirit Coffin Sect has sealed the entire Xingyue City."
Old Li sighed: "Many have lost their livelihoods because of this!"
"I'm lucky, just delivering wood to an inn outside the city. Several of my old pals haven't cooked a meal for over half a month!" Old Li shook his head.
As if lamenting Spirit Coffin Sect's tyranny, as if lamenting the misfortune of fate.
However, to Spirit Coffin Sect, ordinary people are no different from ants. A single order from Spirit Coffin Sect, like a divine mandate, cannot be defied. These people have no choice but to comply!
"Is that so?" Ye Qingchen raised an eyebrow: "Isn't there anyone in Xingyue City who opposes that?"
"What's the use in opposing? Who dares provoke Spirit Coffin Sect?"
Old Li shook his head, pointing to the distant Xingyue City.
In the distance.
People bustling on the city walls, and above, powerful figures soared across the sky, seemingly patrolling the defenses:
"No one knows what kind of enemy could make Spirit Coffin Sect so vigilant. Surely, the opponent must be god-like! But the entire Xingyue City has been fortified like an iron bucket by Spirit Coffin Sect; even if the visitor were a deity, they'd probably not get into Xingyue City!"
"Haha, if I reached Xingyue City, Spirit Coffin Sect would surely open the gates obediently, welcoming me in!" Ye Qingchen laughed heartily.
Old Li shook his head, clicking his tongue.
For context.
Recently, numerous dignitaries and people of high status have been stuck outside the city.
Evidently.
He didn't believe that this young man, having traveled on foot all the way, would have the face to make Spirit Coffin Sect open the gates of Xingyue City.
He just chose not to say it aloud.
However.
As Old Li thought this, a cold snort suddenly came from nearby:
"Spirit Coffin Sect would open the city gates and welcome you in?"
"Do you deserve it?"
Ye Qingchen raised an eyebrow at these words, seeing a caravan approaching from a distance. The speaker was a young man riding on the back of a Dragon Blood Saber-toothed Tiger, dressed in fine clothes, eyes filled with arrogance and disdain, looking at Ye Qingchen.