The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3235 - 3230: Yang Chen’s Deterrence?_1

"Thorough and exhaustive? You're likely flattering yourself a tad too much. Throughout my existence, I, King Ming Cheng, have crossed paths with countless formidable figures, yet only a scant number have truly etched themselves into my memory. The obscure ones? They've never even registered in my thoughts." King Ming Cheng let out a mocking scoff.

A subtle smile played on Yang Chen's lips as he replied: "Really? While I, Yang Chen, might come across as insignificant amid other powers, when facing the Grand Abyss Palace, I daresay I'm somewhat renowned."

"What? You're Yang Chen!" King Ming Cheng's face drained of color in an instant, the name Yang Chen resounding profoundly within his thoughts.

"This fellow bears an uncanny resemblance to the Yang Chen depicted in the Wanted Order!"

"How on earth is Yang Chen associating with folks from Heavenly Melody Mountain!"

The Grand Abyss Palace members who caught wind of this erupted into immediate turmoil.

Yang Chen stroked his chin thoughtfully, gazing at King Ming Cheng and his companions with a calm, knowing grin, utterly composed and serene.

In contrast, King Ming Cheng and the rest grew increasingly uneasy, with even the usually steady King Ming Cheng creasing his forehead, struggling to hold onto his prior poise.

True enough, tales of Yang Chen had reached his ears before, though he'd paid little heed to the pursuit back then, leaving him clueless about Yang Chen's looks.

With the revelation now laid bare, realizing this was the infamous Yang Chen himself, how could he possibly remain unruffled?

After all, the shocking event of Yang Chen slaying twenty-eight Heaven-separated Realm powerhouses lingered vividly in their recollections, a humiliating blot on the Grand Abyss Palace's record.

Observing the shifting faces of King Ming Cheng and his group, the three from Broken River dismissed it with disdain. Did King Ming Cheng actually buy into the tale of Yang Chen taking down 28 Heaven-separated Realm experts?

They'd seen firsthand Yang Chen's prowess clashing against the Snake People’s Sky-separation Realm warriors. If claiming he felled twenty-eight Heaven-separated Realm foes, they'd wager he could handle fifty without breaking a sweat.

Yet, witnessing King Ming Cheng's rattled demeanor, they relished the moment and chose to stay silent.

Unbeknownst to them, while rival factions might doubt the veracity of Yang Chen eliminating twenty-eight Heaven-separated Realm experts, the Grand Abyss Palace surely had the means to verify it themselves, didn't they?

That very certainty fueled the apprehension King Ming Cheng and his allies felt toward Yang Chen.

Abruptly, the atmosphere turned stagnant, leaving the Wind Emperor, Crown Prince, and their allies baffled amid the prior tension. They couldn't fathom why King Ming Cheng's side, bolstered by twelve Heaven-separated Realm experts and clearly dominant, would cower at mere mention of one man's name.

In that moment, the Wind Emperor had no choice but to intervene, offering a conciliatory grin as he said, "Master Gu, you've arrived regarding the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag, haven't you?"

"Naturally. Yet prior to that, we'd greatly appreciate clarity on the Snake People’s ambush. What was that all about?" Broken River inquired gravely.

The Wind Emperor appeared flustered briefly, giving a slight shake of his head before responding with resignation, "It's understandable why Master Gu feels confused. Our Snake People were once cohesive, but that's fractured in these latter days."

"What's going on? I caught that those four referred to themselves as the Heaven’s Might Army. Is rebellion brewing among your Snake People?" Broken River pressed.

With a heavy sigh, the Wind Emperor confirmed, "That's precisely it. This turmoil has persisted for several years now."

"Several years already. Why haven't you informed Heavenly Melody Mountain?" Dao Guangwang questioned.

"Well..." The Wind Emperor managed a wry grin. He had considered reporting it, but would that yield anything? Heavenly Melody Mountain might simply overlook such issues even after notification.

Broken River gestured for Dao Guangwang to hold his temper and continued, "Wind Emperor, old friend, simply fill us in on this Heaven’s Might Army."

"The rise of the Heaven’s Might Army traces back to a handful of potent rogue Heaven-separated Realm cultivators. These wanderers in the Heaven-separated Realm had always been favored by our Royal Family, yet we never suspected they'd turn traitor, rallying hordes of Snake People into the Desolate Snake Desert to topple what they deemed the antiquated rule of our Snake People Royal Family." The Wind Emperor elaborated.

"Couldn't you quash this so-called Heaven’s Might Army?" King Ming Cheng blurted out, unable to restrain himself.

Shaking his head, the Wind Emperor replied: "Our Snake People Royal Family boasts six Heaven-separated Realm powerhouses. Initially, we dismissed the Heaven’s Might Army as trivial. However, through repeated clashes, we learned they started with just four Heaven-separated Realm experts, but their ranks swelled over time, and presently, even our Snake People Royal Family can't gauge the full extent of Heaven’s Might Army's Heaven-separated Realm cultivators."

"How peculiar—where are these Heaven-separated Realm cultivators emerging from?" Madame Autumn Plum exclaimed in bewilderment.

"That's a mystery to us as well. It appears the Heaven’s Might Army has unlocked a technique to swiftly elevate ordinary, realm-less Snake People into Heaven-separated Realm masters. This very capability has our Snake People Royal Family on edge. We had intended to dispatch a plea to Heavenly Melody Mountain, but with Fairy Moon Fu and her group arriving, we grew less vigilant. Little did we anticipate Fairy Moon Fu vanishing so inexplicably after merely a few days here." The Wind Emperor recounted.

Upon hearing of Fairy Moon Fu and her companions' vanishing act, King Ming Cheng and the others failed to conceal their derisive smirks.

Broken River huffed and declared, "The vanishing of my Junior Sister Moon Orchid and the rest occurred right in your domain, and you Snake People claim zero leads on their location?"

"Fairy Moon Fu and her party were en route to the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower. But midway, some mishap unfolded—they were lured aside by an unknown party and never made it back." As the Wind Emperor explained, his gaze flicked toward Broken River and the others, dreading an outburst of fury.

Anger surged through Broken River inescapably; he rebuked, "Wind Emperor, my friend, with my Junior Sister and the others vanishing in your territory, if you fail to probe this incident and deliver answers, how will we ever account for it to Heavenly Melody Mountain?"

The Wind Emperor's pulse raced. He hastily dabbed at the perspiration beading on his brow and forced a smile, "Master Gu, have no doubts—I will unearth leads on this affair without fail. Everyone, quickly bring tea for Master Gu."

Nearby Snake People maidens hastened over, their alluring gazes and coquettish allure on full display as they poured the tea, weaving in captivating looks and provocative poses.

These Snake People maidens had been picked for their striking beauty. Watching them serve tea now stirred distractions in Broken River and Dao Guangwang's heads, easing their ire considerably.

"Fine then—don't forget to look into Junior Sister Moon Orchid’s disappearance. For now, let's discuss the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower. Rumors say the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag ended up there. Is that accurate? And just what is this Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower?" Broken River queried, puzzled.

The Wind Emperor let out a defeated sigh momentarily, "Master Gu, I'm at a loss how to convey this. The Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag is rumored to reside at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower, though not a shred of proof supports it."