Invincible Soul Emperor-Chapter 351: The Chaotic Labyrinth

However, Huan Yuehua soon dismissed her own speculation. Ye Qingchen’s current strength is only at the Sixth Layer of the Martial Spirit Realm. In a life-and-death battle, one can only rely on their true strength. Using any external force would be despised by everyone on the continent. Even if one were to win such a match through illicit means, they would ultimately be drowned in a sea of contempt. She refused to believe that in merely half a year, Ye Qingchen could leap from the Sixth Layer of the Martial Spirit Realm to possess combat power comparable to her own at the Fifth Layer of the Martial King Realm. Even the legendary geniuses across the continent couldn’t progress that much in just six months. So how could Ye Qingchen?

Thinking of this, a cold smile touched Huan Yuehua’s lips. "Since you’ve agreed, you can’t go back on your word," she said to Ye Qingchen. "Half a year from now, I will set up an arena in Illusory Moon City. Then, we will fight to the death!"

Ye Qingchen also nodded and replied calmly, "That suits me perfectly."

His calm tone, as if he had agreed to something trivial, suggested that he didn’t consider Huan Yuehua’s strength at the Fifth Layer of the Martial King Realm to be anything significant.

Seeing Ye Qingchen agree, Huan Yuehua gave a cold laugh and left with Lin Yulan, completely ignoring the mockery and curses from the crowd.

In the backyard of Chen Yue Pavilion, when Qin Yue heard that Ye Qingchen had actually accepted a life-and-death duel with Huan Yuehua, she couldn’t help but say anxiously, "Qingchen, wasn’t it a bit too reckless to accept? No matter what, Huan Yuehua is an expert at the Fifth Layer of the Martial King Realm. As the Sect Leader of a three-star Sect, her Cultivation Techniques and Martial Techniques are undoubtedly top-tier. Her combat power must be far beyond that of an ordinary expert at the same level. I know you’re powerful, but how can you possibly close such a massive gap in just half a year?"

Ye Qingchen gave Qin Yue a smile as gentle as a spring breeze, which calmed her a little, but the worry on her brow remained unconcealed. After motioning for Liang Xiong and his son to take a seat, Ye Qingchen said to Qin Yue, "Now that you and Pill King Xi are managing Chen Yue Pavilion, everything is on the right track. I can completely step back and focus on my Cultivation. I’m confident I can break through my current Realm in half a year."

In truth, Ye Qingchen had been planning this for a while. With his current strength, he was still far from ready to face the entire Huanyue Sect, and his one-year agreement with Xiao Xiao was fast approaching. If he could kill Huan Yuehua now, he could vent some of the hatred in his heart. That was why he had been excited and thrilled when Huan Yuehua proposed the life-and-death duel. To have a fair fight with his mother’s murderer and kill her with his own hands would be one of the greatest blessings of his life. He had previously killed a Demon King at the Third Layer of the Martial King Realm. Although there was still a gap between his strength and a fifth-layer Martial King, it wasn’t a gap that couldn’t be closed in half a year. That was why he had accepted the duel without hesitation.

Liang Fei, having fought alongside Ye Qingchen before, had some idea of his combat prowess. He said worriedly, "Ye Qingchen, I know you’re powerful, but breaking through from the Sixth Layer of the Martial Spirit Realm to the Fifth Layer of the Martial King Realm in half a year is pure fantasy."

Ye Qingchen simply smiled without replying. I don’t need to break through to the Fifth Layer of the Martial King Realm. I’m still confident I can kill Huan Yuehua!

Liang Xiong sighed and said, "Mr. Ye, what’s done is done. You’ve already publicly agreed to this duel, so you have no choice but to fight. However, my son, Liang Fei, will soon be heading to the Chaotic Maze to train. Perhaps you could go with him to train as well. As a bonus, you could help look after him for me."

Hearing this, Qin Yue said in surprise, "Sect Leader Liang, are you talking about the Chaotic Maze that only opens once every twenty years?"

Liang Xiong nodded. Ye Qingchen looked at Qin Yue in confusion and asked, "What is the Chaotic Maze?"

Unable to hide her yearning, Qin Yue began to explain. "The Chaotic Maze only opens once every twenty years. Inside, you can find powerful Cultivation Techniques and Martial Techniques. At its very center, there is even a Nurturing Heart Hall! The Nurturing Heart Hall can temper a Martial Artist’s disposition and Martial Soul, allowing their Cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds. Its effects are nothing short of heaven-defying. However, the Chaotic Maze is enormous, and its layout is constantly changing and unpredictable. Because of this, it has been hundreds of years since anyone has successfully found the Nurturing Heart Hall."

Qin Yue finished in one breath and sighed with disappointment. "It’s just that because the Chaotic Maze opens only once every twenty years, it is highly valued by all the major powers of the Northern Region. Ordinary sects don’t even have the qualifications to enter. Take our Rising Sun Pavilion, for example. Even though we are a two-star Sect, we don’t have the opportunity to go!"

Ye Qingchen nodded. If even the Rising Sun Pavilion doesn’t qualify, then the Qingyun Sect certainly wouldn’t have access either. It’s only natural that I’ve never heard of it. At the same time, he was deeply moved. The opportunity to enter the Chaotic Maze was incredibly precious, yet Liang Xiong had offered it to him without a moment’s hesitation. This gesture alone was enough to show how highly Liang Xiong valued him.

However, when Ye Qingchen saw the longing look on Qin Yue’s face, he knew how attractive the Chaotic Maze was to her. "It would be wonderful to enter the Chaotic Maze, but Sect Leader Liang, I have another, rather impertinent request that I hope you can grant," he said to Liang Xiong.

Liang Xiong nodded. "Mr. Ye, there’s no need for such formalities between us. Please, say whatever is on your mind."

Ye Qingchen took Qin Yue’s hand. "Sect Leader Liang, could you also give a slot for the Chaotic Maze to Qin Yue?"

Liang Xiong pursed his lips. Even though Thunder Valley was a three-star Sect, their slots for the Chaotic Maze were limited. Giving one to Ye Qingchen was already the height of generosity. After all, Thunder Valley needed to develop, and an opportunity like the Chaotic Maze was something their own disciples would fight tooth and nail for. However, seeing the determined look in Ye Qingchen’s eyes, Liang Xiong finally nodded and agreed.

Ye Qingchen was overjoyed. He gave Liang Xiong a deep bow and thanked him profusely.

Seeing that Liang Xiong had agreed, Qin Yue was also ecstatic. What Martial Artist could possibly resist the allure of a treasured place like the Chaotic Maze?

Subsequently, Ye Qingchen and Liang Xiong set a date for their departure. Ye Qingchen then began to arrange the affairs at Chen Yue Pavilion. Normally, he didn’t have to worry about the pavilion, as Qin Yue was there to manage it. But now that she was going with him to the Chaotic Maze, the business of the Chen Yue Pavilion would have to be fully entrusted to Xi Jianwei and Ma Chunsheng.