Ye Zhen disrupts the War Soul Hall, easily defeating multiple Moon Priests with overwhelming speed and power. Despite their attempts to retaliate, Ye Zhen's unique abilities prove too much for them. As the humiliation mounts, a priest rushes to alert the higher-ups.
"Silence!""What are you making such a racket about? Isn't it embarrassing? This is the War Soul Hall's domain; you can't just cause chaos! Restrain yourself and maintain some dignity!"Upon hearing the Star Priest who arrived to report, the displeased Right Chief Priest Dalanba emerged from his chamber, launching into a barrage of scolding.The Star Priest, taken aback by the rebuke, remained anxious, as the situation unfolding outside was indeed a disgrace to the War Soul Hall. "No, Right Chief Priest, truly...""What do you mean 'truly'? Is the sky falling? Go on, lead the way, let's see what this is all about!""Yes, Right Chief Priest, it's right at the main entrance of the War Soul Hall," the Star Priest added.However, Dalanba hardly registered these words, instead fervently lecturing the Star Priest, "In the future, you must not be so flustered. To achieve greatness, one needs the composure of Mount Tai collapsing without changing color."Inside the main hall of the War Soul Hall Master, Hall Master Bi Ze had just been startled by the Star Priest's voice before returning his focus to his documents.Someone daring to cause trouble in their War Soul Hall? Surely that was a jest.Even if someone were to attempt such a thing, they would need to succeed first before it could be considered a genuine problem.After all, the War Soul Hall's might was self-evident; not even the Blazing Fire Hall, currently ranked number one within the Ancestor God Temple, likely possessed such a capability.Consequently, Hall Master Bi Ze gave the matter no serious thought.Not long after, a mere dozen breaths later, the Right Chief Priest Youi Lantai arrived at the War Soul Hall's entrance and was utterly stunned by the scene.Since when had the entrance of the War Soul Hall become a gathering place for such a crowd?Before his very eyes, spanning the heavens and earth, tens of thousands of priests from various halls had assembled to witness the spectacle.As his gaze swept across the area, Youi Lantai's complexion turned extremely pale; right by the War Soul Hall's entrance, scores of priests in War Soul Hall attire were seated, lying down, or crying out in agony, each appearing utterly disheveled and miserable.There was even a priest lying there, semiconscious, his entire body charred black, with blood pooling all over the ground."What... what is happening here?"Amidst his astonishment, Dalanba spotted Ye Zhen and subsequently noticed the large characters emblazoned on the immense banner held behind him.At a single glance, his nose was nearly aflame with fury."Is the Right Chief Priest emerging so swiftly?""I had anticipated Ye would need to defeat a hundred or eighty of your personnel before you'd appear. Yet, looking around, it seems your War Soul Hall is rather understaffed; I've only bested about ten. If not for Chief Priest Da Ye stepping out, there would be no one left to challenge!"Ye Zhen spoke with casual flair, inviting Dalanba to engage, "Since the Right Chief Priest has graced us with his presence, I shall formally request guidance from you!"Having spoken, Ye Zhen adopted a serious mien and declared, "Ye Zhen of the Barbarian Spirit Hall, has specifically come to challenge Right Chief Priest Da You! Of course, if Right Chief Priest Da You feels apprehension, admitting defeat outright is also a perfectly acceptable outcome!"With these pronouncements, Dalanba was nearly bursting with rage.How could he, a Right Chief Priest at the Zenith of the Ninth Stage of the Realm King Realm, possibly fear Ye Zhen, a mere cultivator at the Ninth Stage of the Divine Communication Realm?However, from Dalanba's perspective, despite Ye Zhen being the Left Chief Priest of the Barbarian Spirit Hall, his standing was incomparable to Dalanba's own.It was akin to comparing the prestige and status of a billionaire's personal assistant to that of a millionaire's butler – the disparity was immense.Furthermore, Dalanba harbored other considerations; Ye Zhen, a martial artist at the Ninth Stage of the Divine Communication Realm, was not even worthy of his personal attention.Dispatching a Star Priest of the Dark Palace level would be most appropriate, while sending a Moon Priest would be considered an excessive honor awarded to Ye Zhen.Moreover, while Ye Zhen might possess a certain renown, in this world, there were numerous individuals who readily disregarded logic, an abundance of those with undeserved reputations, and countless others who inflated their own prestige through boastful claims.Dalanba regarded Ye Zhen with a subtle trace of mockery, "Do you deem yourself worthy of my personal intervention?""Hu Ye, go and administer a lesson to this Left Chief Priest Ye of the Barbarian Spirit Hall!" Dalanba casually commanded a Moon Priest standing nearby.Dalanba deliberately stressed the word "lesson," clearly intending for Hu Ye to thoroughly discipline and subdue Ye Zhen.
The Moon Priest, Hu Ye, surprisingly wore a crestfallen look, neither accepting the call to arms nor showing any inclination to participate.
Witnessing this, Dalanba felt a surge of indignation welling up within him.
Just as he was about to utter a sharp rebuke, the Star Priest who had escorted him from the official chambers hastily tugged at his sleeve. The Star Priest's eyes were wide with apprehension as he gestured towards the dozen or so disheveled priests from the War Soul Hall lying on the ground.
"Sir, I fear Priest Hu Ye cannot contend; those ten priests who were just struck down, they are all Moon Priests, including Pi Zhilong!" the Star Priest communicated cautiously via Divine Soul Telecommunication.
Dalanba was momentarily stunned by this revelation.
Having hurried out in urgency, he had been initially overwhelmed by the crowd and then incensed by Ye Zhen's banner, failing to notice the identities of the scattered priests near the War Soul Hall's entrance.
Especially considering their utterly battered appearances, with some faces blackened by burns and others streaked with blood, he had overlooked this crucial detail.
Now, prompted by the Star Priest's reminder, Dalanba scrutinized the scattered Moon Priests with renewed attention.
As he did, he gasped audibly!
A total of seventeen Moon Priests were present!
Their cultivation levels ranged from the Second Stage of the Realm King Realm at the lowest, up to the Early Stage of the Seventh Stage Realm King Realm. Among them was Pi Zhilong, a priest known within their War Soul Hall for having bested numerous Moon Priests of superior cultivation.
Yet, he now appeared completely disheveled, his forehead swollen and a significant portion of his hair unceremoniously shaved off.
Dalanba instinctively glanced towards Ye Zhen, a sense of disbelief churning within him. The Right Chief Priest of the War Soul Hall then turned back to the Star Priest who had discreetly informed him and inquired, "Was it all him?"
The Star Priest nodded emphatically at this moment, confirming, "Indeed, sir, and it took less than a quarter of an hour!"
"What?"
Dalanba was utterly aghast at the Star Priest's statement; defeating seventeen Moon Priests from their War Soul Hall in under fifteen minutes!
By the heavens, this was an impossible feat for anyone merely at the Ninth Stage of the Divine Communication Realm; not even a Half-step Dao Realm cultivator could achieve such a result!
Such an accomplishment could likely only be within the grasp of true Dao Realm experts.
Amidst his profound shock, Dalanba also grappled with bewilderment, questioning, "How can this Ye Zhen possess such formidable strength?"
Could this Star Priest possibly be mistaken?
As Dalanba's questioning gaze swept across those present, the Sky Priests, Star Priests, and Moon Priests all offered solemn nods of affirmation. The designated Moon Priest, Hu Ye, wore a particularly awkward and defeated expression.
"Right Chief Priest, it's not that I am… afraid of losing, but rather I fear bringing shame upon our… War Soul Hall!"
These words caused Dalanba's expression to freeze; it seemed to hold the ring of truth!
"Right Chief Priest Da You, I am merely adhering to the rules of the Ancestor God Temple to issue this challenge to you. If you are truly fearful, I shall not press the matter, simply concede defeat, step aside, and I will seek out another challenger!" Ye Zhen's voice boomed out.
Hearing this, Dalanba seethed with rage, yet a chilling premonition of defeat settled heavily in his heart!
He was instantly rendered speechless and uncertain of what to do next!
