The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3241 - 3236: The Reason for Hiding Strength?_1

"Yang Chen is truly astonishing—how are we supposed to handle him?" The remaining Heaven-separated Realm powerhouses started to feel anxious as well.

With hands clasped behind his back, King Ming Cheng declared: "Back then, Yang Chen slew twenty-eight Heaven-separated Realm cultivators in a single go. The primary cause lay in my Grand Abyss Palace's underestimation of him, dispatching merely some outer-circle Heaven-separated Realm fighters. The majority lingered in the late stages of the Heaven-separated Realm, lacking true might. Moreover, they were taken by surprise, making it no shock that all twenty-eight perished. For this venture into the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower, I'll probe the depths of this youth's power to gauge his actual prowess."

As the discussion wrapped up, King Ming Cheng flicked his sleeve, his face turning icy and stern.

...

Meanwhile, the Wind Emperor departed with a strained grin. Once away, fury twisted his features, prompting him to delve into the events of the day.

Unbeknownst to the masses, within a enigmatic shrine deep in the Desolate Snake Desert, Huan Ye Ming Wang continued to manipulate and observe the Snake People Royal Family's every action.

Gathered around him were a handful of Snake People Heaven-separated Realm masters. Upon witnessing their scheme's collapse and Yang Chen's successive slaughters, their faces twisted in shock.

"How—how is this happening?!"

"Every one of the six Ghost Kings has been defeated—who in the world is this human?"

In a dark, brooding voice, Huan Ye Ming Wang added: "I demand to uncover this human's identity."

Evidently, the foe's power had seemed feeble earlier, struggling even against a single Snake People Heaven-separated Realm expert. That very weakness inspired him to orchestrate the day's assault.

"This human proves fascinating, intentionally masking his capabilities. It appears that during his clash with those four Snake People Heaven-separated Realm experts, he detected our hidden surveillance." Huan Ye Ming Wang rasped.

"How—how could that even occur? We employed the Heavenly Eye to monitor him, yet he sensed it?" The other Snake People refused to accept it.

"Hmph, everything's feasible; it's merely your lack of awareness. This human's sly beyond measure. My intent was to strike him down swiftly by unleashing the six Ghost Kings for total destruction. Exposing a trace of the Ghost King's Qi would've been trivial. Yet circumstances have shifted dramatically!"

Huan Ye Ming Wang's visage burned with rage: "We failed to eliminate him, allowing the world to learn of our Netherworld's meddling in these affairs!"

This revelation fueled his wrath most profoundly.

He'd held a flawless strategy, his ace being his Netherworld origins—steering events from the shadows undetected.

But at present?

His true nature stood revealed.

"What's our next move?" The other Snake People grew uneasy.

Huan Ye Ming Wang let out a cold laugh: "This human wields immense power, felling six of my elite commanders consecutively. Without my safeguards, had he soul-searched one, he could've stormed straight to us by now. Still, such a rival adds thrill. I figured King Ming Cheng alone posed a headache. Evidently, a far greater menace lurks beyond him."

Following his scoff, Huan Ye Ming Wang uttered icily: "Cease fretting over this human. For now, we bide our time in silence, observing the unfolding in the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower. I'll handle this human personally. Furthermore, dispatch scouts to probe this youth's background—uncover any remarkable feats from his past!"

...

The scene shifted once more to Yang Chen and his companions.

Broken River and Dao Guangwang seethed with rage, rounding up every Snake People Servant Girl into a group.

Terror gripped these Snake People Servant Girls as they gazed at Broken River and the trio, their cries echoing in dread.

"Sirs, you—you!"

"The Wind Emperor claimed no alliance with the Netherworld Ghost Creatures—we'll take his word. But tell me, why did these Netherworld Ghost Creatures strike just as your dealings concluded? Speak up—isn't this your scheming plot!" Broken River bellowed.

The Snake People Servant Girls wailed: "Sir, we're innocent! This bears no connection to us. We're clueless about it all."

Pale with fear, these Snake People Servant Girls shrieked instantly, stirring a wave of sympathy.

Broken River felt a twinge of hesitation, yet recalling his near-death at the Netherworld Ghost King's hands ignited his fury anew, erasing any compassion: "No? Hmph, you expect me to trust that?"

Dao Guangwang yelled: "Brother Gu, why not end them outright? Had they not been here, our battle with the Ghost King wouldn't have shamed us so."

To these men, Snake People lives held no value, much less those of mere Servant Girls.

Yet in that moment, Yang Chen raised a hand: "Calm yourselves, both of you. Our clash with those Ghost Kings ties not to these Snake People Servant Girls—other forces are at play. I'll lay it all out for you clearly. Earlier, the three of you questioned my hidden strength against the Heaven-separated Realm Snake People. Allow me to clarify."

At these words, Broken River froze, still puzzled by Yang Chen's earlier choice.

That said, with Yang Chen's assurance, they saw no cause to further harass the Snake People Servant Girls.

"Scram." Broken River growled in irritation.

Relief washed over the Snake People Servant Girls; they cast grateful glances at Yang Chen before fleeing the area in haste.

Broken River's demeanor toward Yang Chen contrasted sharply with his treatment of the Servant Girls. The quartet settled down, and he asked: "Brother Yang Chen, what truly transpired that day?"

"I concealed my power because... the four of us were under constant watch via the Heavenly Eye." Yang Chen elaborated.

"What—impossible! The Heavenly Dao of the Nine Dragons World falls under my Heavenly Melody Mountain's domain." Broken River exclaimed in astonishment.

Yang Chen replied: "The Lingtian Array of the Nine Dragons World ought to remain under Heavenly Melody Mountain's control too, yet wasn't the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag seized?"

"This..." Broken River and his allies shared looks, powerless to refute.

"Still, linking with the Heavenly Eye should be an exclusive art from my Grand Abyss Palace's hidden lore." Madame Autumn Plum inhaled sharply.

"Across the boundless cosmos, impossibilities vanish. The Grand Abyss Palace's possession doesn't bar other powers from it. Through the Gates of Life and Death, the Netherworld might dominate an realm and link to the Heavenly Eye. To me, it's hardly out of reach." Yang Chen clarified.

Absorbing Yang Chen's words, Broken River and the rest slowly deemed it plausible.