Silence!

The surroundings fell into a deathly stillness.

Seven or eight Celestial Venerables were shockingly sent flying and spitting blood from just a single finger of Ye Qingchen. What kind of terrifying power is this?

The pupils of those in the Chu Tian Association contracted.

Originally.

He, like others, had some doubts about Ye Qingchen’s strength. But after witnessing the power of that single finger, the doubts that had just arisen in his heart were completely torn apart.

This young man in front of him, regardless of his aptitude, is still someone who could single-handedly kill six City Lords in the Human Immortal Martial Tomb, who could still repel giants like Wu Xingyun and Tuoba Ye with a single sword, and who could still slay Half-Step Human Immortals!

"How is this possible?"

"Just one finger? With just one finger, he sent seven or eight Celestial Venerables flying? Does this kid really possess such strength?"

"Or is this his true power?"

Zhang Muyun, Tang Lifei, and Sun Wuming’s eyes almost popped out. What they saw before them truly differed from what they had expected!

"How could it be?"

Lin Tianlai was full of disbelief.

"Such audacity!"

And Li Yichao was full of rage!

Even among the internal members, they were considered top-tier.

Originally, they just intended to teach Ye Qingchen, that deceitful brat, a lesson, but now they were sent flying by the other’s single finger. How could he endure this?

"Let me experience your skills!"

Taking a deep breath, Li Yichao stepped out, ready to avenge the others.

Seeing Li Yichao stepping forward, a glimmer of hope rose in Lin Tianlai’s heart. After all, the opponent was a Half-Step Human Immortal, maybe enough to make Ye Qingchen wary and reveal his true colors.

However, who would have thought, Ye Qingchen just glanced at him lightly and said with surprise, "Half-Step Human Immortal?"

"Indeed! Are you scared?" Li Yichao sneered.

"Scared?"

Ye Qingchen gave a mocking laugh, slowly shook his head, completely disregarding Li Yichao’s almost murderous gaze, and said indifferently:

"If you had reached Half-Step Human Immortal seven or eight years ago, or were like Lin Tongfeng, I might fear you by three parts. But you just stepped into Human Immortal, far inferior to the likes of Lin Tongfeng; at most, you’re three times stronger than Wu Xingyun and Tuoba Ye."

"I’ve heard that many from the internal want to trouble me. I thought it would be some remarkable figure, but it turns out to be a bunch of nobodies like you."

"Well then, since you’re here, I won’t be polite. I’ll let you understand the cost of provoking me!"

Ye Qingchen slowly shook his head.

He didn’t invite trouble, but if others came to him, he certainly wouldn’t show mercy!

"What did you say?"

Li Yichao’s eyes shot out cold gleams of several inches, a fury surging through his heart. He was a Half-Step Human Immortal; even if not top-notch, he had the potential to achieve Human Immortal status in his life!

But Ye Qingchen’s words utterly disregarded him!

"Boom!"

Li Yichao’s eyes flashed, and he stomped his foot.

"Boom!"

The entire ground suddenly trembled, as if hit by an invisible giant force. In front of him, the ground abruptly showed a depression over ten zhang long, shockingly a required footprint of delicate texture.

Countless cracks crazily spread from the footprint.

Even Lintian City trembled!

And Li Yichao, borrowing this force, shot out explosively. Compared with the previous Celestial Venerable Ninth Layers, his form was several times more powerful; every move was like a primal beast, utterly unstoppable!

The momentum was enough to make everyone turn pale with fright.

"How can he possibly withstand this?"

Whether Lin Tianlai, or those outside like Zhang Muyun and the Chu Tian Association, all stared wide-eyed at the battlefield, wanting to see how Ye Qingchen would withstand the sweep of a Half-Step Human Immortal!

However.

Just as everyone was looking.

Confronting the charging Li Yichao, whose movements were as swift as a sharp arrow, Ye Qingchen stood there without moving, seemingly ready to take the hit with his bare body!

"What is he trying to do?"

"Could it be?"

Seeing Ye Qingchen’s inaction, everyone gasped in shock. Even Lu Yanwu and the Sea of Zhou were taken aback, but before they could speak, Li Yichao’s fist had already struck Ye Qingchen’s chest.

"Boom!"

Like thunder suddenly exploding.

A deafening sound spread out, with an invisible sound wave centered on Ye Qingchen’s body, kicking up dust and forming a ring-shaped cloud ring that spread outwards.

Those nearby felt like they were hit by a giant wave and were thrown away fiercely. Even those far off, like Zhang Muyun and others, felt like a heavy hammer hit them in the chest, their Qi Blood surging, barely holding back the urge to cough up blood!

What terrifying power!

In an instant, everyone looked forward, eager to see the result of the battle! Yet, as they looked, they couldn’t help but gape.

They saw.

Ye Qingchen stood with his hands behind his back, while Li Yichao’s fist hit his chest, despite the ground beneath completely shattering, he remained unmoved and unscathed!

"How can this be?"

Li Yichao’s eyes almost bulged out, his eyes full of disbelief.

He was a Half-Step Human Immortal!

Yet Ye Qingchen stood motionless, taking his full strike without a scratch. His punch felt as though it hit a mountain weighing tons, like his hand was about to crack.

"Is this your strength?"

Just as Li Yichao was shocked, a voice suddenly rang lightly. He looked up to see Ye Qingchen coldly staring at him.

"This is bad!"

At that moment.

He felt like a little white rabbit facing a prehistoric beast ready to devour him, a feeling that made all his pores stand on end!

Without a moment’s hesitation, Li Yichao quickly retreated, his toes tapping the ground as he rapidly withdrew!

"Why is he retreating?"

As everyone puzzled over Li Yichao’s sudden retreat, they watched Ye Qingchen slowly lift his right hand, lightly directing it downward. It seemed casual, but in Li Yichao’s eyes, it felt like the sky was collapsing!

At that moment, every hair on Li Yichao’s body stood on end, and he quickly raised his arms in front to defend, bracing for Ye Qingchen’s strike.

"Crack!"

A crisp sound echoed.

In the stunned gaze of countless eyes, Li Yichao’s arms snapped under the blow. Unable to withstand the force, with a booming sound, he directly knelt on the ground!

Even half of his body was buried into the ground.

Around him, cracks radiated densely. These fissures extended far, even tearing apart distant buildings.

Silence!

The vast Lintian City was engulfed in deathly silence, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop!