Chapter 325

Chapter 325: Chapter 324: "Really?"

Ye Tianchen’s incredibly fast and powerful punch did not hit Sato, but was caught easily by him. Sato didn’t even take a step back; he neutralized Ye Tianchen’s formidable punch without moving, revealing just how abnormally strong the old man was.

However, just as Sato was showing a disdainful smile, thinking he had overestimated Ye Tianchen’s combat strength, Ye Tianchen also revealed a slight smile. Sato was startled, suddenly feeling a murderous intent at the back of his head. Without time to turn around, he kicked towards Ye Tianchen’s abdomen.

With a sizzle, there was a smell of burnt hair, and Ye Tianchen and Sato had switched places. Both had made their move; Sato’s kick didn’t hit Ye Tianchen but also dodged Ye Tianchen’s lethal strike.

"Why does it smell like roasted turtle?" Ye Tianchen looked at his left hand which still had burnt hair, and couldn’t help but express his disgust.

"Thunder Power, so you are a Superpower User. No wonder you are so strong!" Sato said fiercely as he glared at Ye Tianchen.

"Old man, don’t think you can be tyrannical just because you think you’re strong. China is not so easily bullied!" Ye Tianchen said, quite annoyed.

Sato did indeed possess astonishing strength; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been ranked among the top ten masters in the Beichen sword school. Ye Tianchen didn’t dare underestimate the old man. His seemingly humble demeanor exuded an air of deciding the life and death of others, which made Ye Tianchen very uncomfortable. Since the old man wouldn’t let him go, and he was also prepared to kill Sato, the battle was inevitable; why not end him swiftly?

"You’ve angered me. I’ve changed my mind now. Even if you kneel and beg for mercy, I will never let you go. Your head must part from your body!" A hint of blood-red intent appeared in Sato’s eyes, giving Ye Tianchen an ominous premonition.

At that moment, whether it was Ye Tianchen’s Superpower Perception or his instinctual alertness, he felt danger, a deadly threat. Sato truly was not to be underestimated; it was clear that the old man was genuinely furious now. His eyes slowly filled with blood, looking terrifying as if they were about to drip blood.

Swish!

Suddenly, Ye Tianchen felt as if the entire environment around him had changed. Everywhere were dead bodies and blood, resembling a Corpse Mountain Blood Sea. It was so real, with blood-soaked corpses rising from the ground, all opening their ghastly mouths and stretching out claw-like hands towards him. Ye Tianchen furrowed his brows, caught off guard by how sudden and realistic this Illusion Technique was.

"Brother, save me..."

"Tianchen, hurry, this demon is too strong!"

"Tianchen, I’ve been your woman all my life. I won’t embarrass you or let anyone else defile me. I’d rather die!"

Pain, anxiety, heartbreak, and tears overwhelmed Ye Tianchen because he saw, saw his friends and relatives from the apocalypse, all dead during the attack of the Great Demon Beast. Among them were his good brothers calling for help, elders advising him to flee to save his life, and the women who swore to follow him and loved him, preferring to kill themselves rather than fall into the demon beast’s hands and burden Ye Tianchen.

Boom!

A massive shadow of the demon beast appeared above Ye Tianchen, and he flew into a rage, unable to control the killing intent emanating from his body. With a punch, he struck towards the sky.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Ye Tianchen and the giant shadow of the demon beast fiercely battled, every strike made with full force. He had completely become Death itself, helplessly watching as his loved ones died in front of him. On the apocalypse star, he no longer had any relatives or friends. An orphan to begin with, Ye Tianchen had always cherished everything dearly, but now he could never have them back.

Bang!

With a thunderous crash, Ye Tianchen and the shadow of the demon beast clashed forcefully. This strike made Ye Tianchen fall from the sky, covered in blood. Not only were all the bones in his right hand shattered, but the most terrifying part was a deep gash on his right shoulder, dripping with blood, revealing his white bones, looking absolutely horrifying.

Splat! The moment he hit the ground, Ye Tianchen’s body smashed against a large rock, shattering it completely, and blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. Although his physical injuries were severe, his heartache was even deeper and more painful.

Since being reborn on Earth, Ye Tianchen had always suppressed the hatred from the apocalypse star, deeply burying it within him, unwilling and afraid to recall it. He feared losing control of his emotions. No matter how strong a person was, they could not transcend their basic drives and desires. If a person was unaffected by their drives and desires, they were no longer human; they would only be dead.

However, at this moment, seeing his friends and relatives, including the woman he loved deeply and who loved him back, suffering when the Great Demon attacked their village, he hadn’t made it back in time. The pain he had suppressed for so long erupted now, facing the Great Demon Beast anew. Ye Tianchen fought desperately, determined to slay it.

The moment he hit the ground, Ye Tianchen disregarded his injuries and sprang to his feet, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth. He tightly clenched his fists and looked up at the peerless Great Demon Beast circling in the sky. Instantly, a Fangtian Halberd materialized in his right hand, pointing towards the heavens and illuminating the entire sky. Just then, Ye Tianchen fell to the ground, his body covered in fresh blood.

Completely drained of strength and utterly devoid of combat power, Ye Tianchen lay bloodied on the ground, yet wore a smile, for he had finally defeated that colossal demon beast, turning it into a shower of blood that scattered across the sky.

"I’ve avenged you, and now I can die in peace!" Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

"It seems you were not strong enough and fell easily into my Illusion Technique..."

Just then, Ye Tianchen heard Sato’s voice by his ear, causing his whole body to stiffen in shock. The scene before him vanished—the Corpse Mountain Blood Sea was no more, and even the blood that had dissipated in the air was gone, replaced instead by a clear blue sky and Sato, the old foe, looking at him with a sinister grin.

"You..."

"Hmph, you underestimated our Hokuto Ichigeki Illusion Technique. Did you think it was only as strong as Guitian’s? All this reflected your inner torment. I’m curious, an image of a demon beast even appeared, quite unusual. Who exactly are you?" Sato asked, somewhat puzzled.

After Ye Tianchen was trapped in the Illusion Technique, he immediately became frenzied, startling even Sato, who hastily retreated. The combat strength Ye Tianchen displayed was maddening, unbelievably powerful, and enough to shake the entire Black Mist Canyon. If Sato had not dodged quickly, he might have been caught in the aftermath. Moreover, a demon beast appeared in the illusion, supremely powerful, which greatly surprised and intrigued Sato, leaving him wondering what Ye Tianchen had been through.

The Illusion Technique used by Sato, named "Recollection," was a powerful and sinister spell that invisibly confronted one with the deepest pains of their heart, even manifesting them so vividly that it felt like reliving those moments. This technique brought Ye Tianchen face to face with apocalyptic scenes—a pain he could never let go of, an everlasting torment.

"This Illusion Technique is truly powerful. The Hokuto Ichigeki is not to be underestimated!" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but exclaim.

"It looks like you won’t reveal any information, so go to your death!" Sato raised his hand, aiming a slice at Ye Tianchen’s neck.

Plunk!

Ye Tianchen’s head fell to the ground, but no blood flowed out. Sato was completely taken aback. He looked again at the head that fell to the ground, which had turned into a clump of earth.

"Not good!"

Sato internally screamed, but it was too late. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Three arrows, charged with tremendous thunder power, attacked Sato, leaving him no chance to dodge. In the moment he sliced at Ye Tianchen’s neck and lost his advantage, he revealed a fatal vulnerability.

However, Sato, ranked among the top ten masters of the Hokuto Ichigeki and boasting great strength and extensive combat experience, produced a Japanese military sword in his right hand at the critical moment.

Clang!

Clang!

Bang!

Two arrows transformed by the power of thunder were blocked, but the third Thunder Arrow pierced through Sato’s left shoulder and then nailed into the rock wall, emitting a loud explosion.

"You... you know the Superpower Substitute Skill too?" Sato clutched his wounded left shoulder, using the Japanese military sword planted on the ground to support himself.

"Is that so surprising? Old man, your Illusion Technique is powerful, but I want to tell you that in my heart, Ye Tianchen, there are many pains, indelible in a lifetime. However, I will relieve them one by one because I believe in myself!" Ye Tianchen stood on a large rock nearby, holding the Thunder Bow in his left hand and a Thunder Arrow in his right, ready to end the life of the old foe Sato right there.

"You are very powerful, able to evade even my Illusion Technique. I seem to have underestimated you. You must have realized it was an illusion right when I used it, using the Substitute Skill to escape and striking at the moment I let my guard down—a truly effective strike. But if you think that’s enough to defeat me, you are gravely mistaken!"

As soon as Sato’s words fell, Ye Tianchen found himself surrounded by Japanese military swords, incredibly sharp and whistling through the air, all their blades aimed at him... (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote and support us. Your support is my greatest motivation.)