The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3260 - 3255: Slaying Huan Ye Ming Wang_1

Upon his return, the assembly of mighty experts had already gotten themselves ready.

"Brother Yang Chen has returned."

The mighty experts gazed at Yang Chen filled only with admiration.

With hands clasped behind his back, Yang Chen declared: "Has everyone prepared? If yes, let's depart."

Of course, these formidable figures were all set, while Yang Chen had been the sole one unprepared. Without his arrival, they truly lacked the assurance to confront the Phantom Night Lord.

"I'll take on the Phantom Night Lord myself later. You all handle the remaining Ghost King powerhouses. Any disagreements?" Yang Chen stated.

The group exchanged glances and naturally voiced no complaints. They had seen Yang Chen's prowess up close.

Though Fairy Moon Fu and the rest might not grasp it fully, the memory lingered of Yang Chen swiftly slaying three Snake People at the Heaven-separated Realm.

Only exceptional beings could achieve such a feat.

Yet, right as they prepared to move, Fairy Moon Fu called out, "Hold on, Yang Chen, I refuse your command. Why must you face the Phantom Night Lord? You've yet to defeat me; I wish to battle him as well!"

The cluster of mighty experts faced Fairy Moon Fu's willful demand with expressions mixing amusement and exasperation. Still, as the disciple of Absolute Ease Daoist Ancestor, they could only yield to her whims.

Grasping her motives, Yang Chen replied with a sigh, "Fairy Moon Fu, if you truly seek to duel me, consider what incentive you could provide to sway me, rather than resorting to these misguided tactics. Such actions merely squander time for you, me, and the others. You realize the Phantom Night Lord's might; should you truly overpower him, I doubt I'd need to rescue Fairy Moon Fu, wouldn't I?"

"You!" Fairy Moon Fu heard Yang Chen's direct words but struggled for a retort. After all, his point rang true.

Yet, she quickly placed hands on her hips and chuckled, "Brother Yang Chen, how can you be sure I haven't offered something to pique your interest?"

Yang Chen inquired dubiously, "And what exactly have you offered to intrigue me?"

"Should you allow my challenge, I'll praise you lavishly before my master. He favors me above all. With my kind words, perhaps you'll gain a shot at the God Slayer Spear. Otherwise, I'll badmouth you to him. Hmph, see if my master hands over that spear then," Fairy Moon Fu remarked with a playful tone.

Yang Chen could only chuckle wryly, aware that Fairy Moon Fu's statement was mere jest and not to be taken literally. But should she fume and utter harsh things, wouldn't he forfeit his opportunity to claim the God Slayer Spear from her master, Absolute Ease Daoist Ancestor?

"Fairy Moon Fu, remember, I did rescue you. It's unfair for you to retaliate this way," Yang Chen pointed out.

Fairy Moon Fu burst into laughter, "One matter at a time. I'll settle the debt for my rescue, but on this issue, things stand as they are. What will you do—strike me? Nibble me?"

A chill ran through Yang Chen, realizing he had little option but to yield to her demand.

Yielding would sharply boost his odds of reclaiming the God Slayer Spear.

Refusing would leave virtually no prospect for the God Slayer Spear.

Yang Chen gave a helpless laugh, "Fine, Fairy Moon Fu, you've prevailed. As for the duel, we'll schedule it once the Phantom Night Lord is handled. This moment isn't suitable."

Fairy Moon Fu tittered, "No need to fret; we'll clash leisurely upon returning to Heavenly Melody Mountain. I honor my commitments. If I fail to aid in recovering the God Slayer Spear, I'll leave you be forever. But should I succeed in getting it back, you must duel me fairly!"

Yang Chen hadn't anticipated Fairy Moon Fu's such candid approach, viewing the spear's retrieval not as settling her pledge.

That proved fortunate. "Then, I owe Miss Yue Fu my thanks beforehand." Yang Chen grinned.

Yue Fu Fairy rubbed her nose and huffed: "Enough talk; let's move."

The band of powerhouses found themselves in a bind, powerless against Yue Fu Fairy's temperament.

At this point, Yang Chen held a marginally warmer view of Yue Fu Fairy. This lady was undeniably capricious, clearly indulged by Absolute Yi Daozu. Yet, her core was decent, making her worth allying with.

No sooner had the group announced their departure than they ventured forth, joined by the Snake People Royal Family and additional powerhouses.

It was precisely as Yang Chen departed that King Ming Cheng and his allies detected the stir.

"Lord King Ming Cheng, Yang Chen is heading out with followers, including Wind Emperor and the rest. What path do we take?" inquired the Heaven-separated Realm specialist from Grand Abyss Palace.

"Yang Chen visited the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower. Unsure if he obtained the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag, but this youth undoubtedly holds knowledge of it. Tailoring our pursuit of the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag to Yang Chen's actions is the right call. We'll shadow him and adapt! Should the chance arise, we'll seize the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag," King Ming Cheng declared icily.

"We obey Lord King Ming Cheng's orders." The Grand Abyss Palace experts smirked.

...

Yang Chen's party had already exited Snake People City.

As they departed, per Yang Chen's guidance, all enveloped themselves in laws for protection against the Heavenly Eye's gaze, then stealthily reached a barren expanse.

Beneath this barren spot lay a shrine concealed amid the golden dunes, nearly impossible to spot.

Gazing upon the shrine with hands behind his back, Yang Chen announced: "Phantom Night Lord, you've sensed my presence—why remain concealed?"

No sooner had Yang Chen spoken than the shrine unleashed a tremendous burst of Qi.

At once, over a dozen Ghost King specialists emerged, accompanied by several Heaven’s Might Army Snake People at the Heaven-separated Realm.

Leading them was Phantom Night Lord.

The two opposing arrays clashed evenly, each boasting more than fifteen Heaven-separated Realm masters.

Yang Chen's forces included nine from Heavenly Melody Mountain, four from Blackstone Ancient Castle, and four from the Snake People Royal Family—sixteen Heaven-separated Realm experts in total.

Phantom Night Lord's ranks consisted of thirteen Ghost King specialists plus six Snake People at Heaven-separated Realm, amounting to nineteen such experts.

At present, Yang Chen directly faced Phantom Night Lord.

Eyeing the freed Yue Fu Fairy and companions, Phantom Night Lord cackled viciously: "Yang Chen, I've truly misjudged you. These days, I observed you constantly shielding with laws to evade the Heavenly Eye. It struck me as off. Indeed, you later subdued Mo Dao, freeing the captives. Impressive work."

"Once you realized, flight was your best bet. That might have spared your life. Sadly, it's far too late now." Yang Chen chuckled.

Phantom Night Lord sneered, veins bulging: "Yang Chen, you overestimate yourself. Flee? Absurd. I've lingered here, awaiting your delivery of what I seek right to me. Don't claim you believed me helpless against you? If so, you're sorely wrong."

With that, Phantom Night Lord's Ghost Qi surged wildly, striking first amid killing intent and lunging straight at Yang Chen.

In response, Yang Chen unleashed his laws fully, clashing head-on with Phantom Night Lord.