The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3299: 3294: Absorbing the Gates of Life and Death_1

“So this is the Gate of Life and Death...” Yang Chen whispered to himself, his eyes fixed on the massive dark portal standing in front of him.

From within it poured a thick spectral energy, creating an eerie and oppressive atmosphere.

Yang Chen observed it closely yet held back from acting right away.

The surroundings of the Gate of Life and Death had been fortified extensively with all sorts of premium resources through multiple techniques. Breaking it down quickly was practically out of the question.

Standing there with hands clasped behind him, Yang Chen wore a grave expression.

After pondering for a bit, he lifted his hand slowly and then unleashed a palm strike without warning.

This strike, which looked quite plain, harnessed the might of the Five Elements, with laws shifting as the surging power flashed and collided straight into the Gate of Life and Death.

The earth nearby shattered from the impact, as if the very realm couldn't bear the pressure and might shatter into pieces at any second, collapsing beneath his fury.

Yet, to Yang Chen's dismay, the Gate of Life and Death barely showed any real harm after taking the hit.

While a few fissures appeared in places, the result was far below what he had anticipated.

“This fortified Gate of Life and Death boasts an incredible defense. Even unleashing my full strength would require considerable time to demolish it, giving my foes plenty of chance to call for backup. That would mean fewer people I could save,” Yang Chen reflected inwardly.

Entertaining this idea, he set aside the plan for now and considered alternative ways to handle the gate.

While Yang Chen immersed himself in thought, his brows suddenly furrowed as he detected something unusual.

“The Gate of Life and Death... It holds a vast quantity of pure Power of Life and Death inside,” Yang Chen remarked in surprise.

This Power of Life and Death served as the essential force sustaining the Gate of Life and Death. It was what fully converted deceased human cultivators into Netherworld beings.

To most, such energy would spark endless dread, causing them to shy away and avoid any rash contact.

Yet for Yang Chen, the situation was entirely different.

“The Power of Life and Death feels so familiar,” Yang Chen said softly to himself. “This should be Yan Luo’s power, the one he wielded. Yan Luo only possesses the Law of Death, lacking the Law of Life. Could I perhaps integrate Yan Luo’s power into mine?”

The deeper Yang Chen delved into the notion, the more practical it appeared.

Yan Luo’s power wasn't truly his own to begin with; he merely employed it. If Yan Luo could harness it, what stopped Yang Chen from doing the same?

When it came to grasping the essence of life and death, Yang Chen held greater authority than Yan Luo.

Clutching this realization, a smile tugged at Yang Chen’s mouth, and he promptly extended his hand to draw in the Power of Life and Death from the gate.

Energy gathered in his palm, forming several overlapping waves of force.

In a flash, the outer fortifications of the Gate of Life and Death stayed intact, but the central power got fully drawn out by Yang Chen and reshaped into a swirling mass of black and white energy.

The drawing process proved quite gratifying, lasting about the time to sip a cup of tea before it concluded.

Once that time passed, the outer shell of the Gate of Life and Death looked undamaged, save for the cracks from Yang Chen’s earlier palm. But the inner structure tumbled down with a massive crash.

A faint smile crossed Yang Chen’s face, as this outcome didn’t surprise him at all.

The Gate of Life and Death relied on its core Power of Life and Death for existence. With the core now absorbed, the outer barriers, no matter their toughness, served no purpose.

It resembled a creature's form: however sturdy the Divine Body might be, without the soul, it lost all significance.

Even more thrilling for Yang Chen was the clear sensation that, after taking in the Power of Life and Death, his insight into life and death had soared to unprecedented levels.

The strength of the law had grown substantially compared to earlier.

This development puzzled Yang Chen deeply.

Typically, a fully formed law marked the pinnacle of the law path. Further refinement was impossible; instead, one would use the law to forge a world seed after breaking free from Heavenly Dao.

Nevertheless, Yang Chen could plainly sense his command over the law deepening, despite his law of life and death already being complete.

Perplexed by this, he eventually dismissed it with a shake of his head, choosing not to dwell further. Since it benefited him, it was undoubtedly positive.

At any rate, his immediate task involved dismantling several more of these Gates of Life and Death.

By pulling in the Power of Life and Death and making it his own, he could neutralize a Gate of Life and Death at an astonishing pace.

Better yet, each removal would boost his personal strength, offering double the gain. How could he pass that up?

Thus, Yang Chen devoted a few days to eliminating the Gates of Life and Death one by one.

Zhou Yiming, accompanied by a group of Sky-separation Realm experts from the Spirit Fire Clan, rushed toward the site of the Gates of Life and Death.

Upon arrival, seeing that Yang Chen had already taken down the Gate, Zhou Yiming and the recently freed Sky-separation Realm powerhouses were left utterly shocked.

At once, the Sky-separation Realm members of the Spirit Fire Clan knelt in respect and declared, “Greetings, Brother Yang Chen. We owe you our lives for this rescue.”

Prior to reaching the spot, they had listened to Zhou Yiming’s tale and doubted their ears upon hearing of Yang Chen’s formidable prowess.

Now, witnessing only Yang Chen present without any additional aid, and the Gate of Life and Death truly obliterated, confirmed everything.

They refrained from any slights and offered sincere salutes. After all, Yang Chen was essentially their savior.

“No need for thanks. Once we head back to the Earth Spirit Hall, I’ll still rely on you all to assist in securing some Jiyu Essence,” Yang Chen replied offhandedly.

“Naturally, we’ll praise Brother Yang Chen to everyone in the Earth Spirit Hall,” the Sky-separation Realm Spirit Fire Clan members responded with enthusiasm, grasping the implication.

Yang Chen kept his smile mild. It appeared his journey through the Spirit Fire World was nearing its end. Though the Jiyu Essence he gathered fell a bit short of his initial expectations, it remained satisfactory in the end.

“Follow along with me. I’ve cleared the Gate of Life and Death already. As we depart, I’ll deploy my power to shield the Spirit Fire World and lift as many Servitude Restrictions as I can. You can assist too, but the lower-level cultivators will have to manage on their own then. I, Yang Mou, can only protect you all. I’ve gone above and beyond in showing kindness and justice,” Yang Chen stated.

He wished he could rescue every cultivator beneath the Sky-separation Realm, but even if he did, they couldn’t traverse the Universe Starry Sky regardless, rendering it futile.

Therefore, he’d aid them to the fullest extent, and afterward, their survival hinged on fortune alone.

The remaining Sky-separation Realm cultivators shared the sorrow over this, yet they knew no better option existed!