The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3336 - 3331: Fu Xuanbing’s Embarrassment Turns to Anger_1

Ming Hu heard his words and a bitter smile crept across her face. "Indeed, reflecting on it now, events unfolded precisely as Brother Yang Chen predicted. We were far too impulsive. Had we refrained from rushing ahead like Brother Yang Chen suggested back then, the result might have been different."

Yang Chen responded calmly, "Ming Hu, don't fault yourself; it wasn't a choice you could make solo. Let's set that aside—it's not the moment to delve into this. I came solely to caution you against rash suicidal impulses. I'll rescue you soon."

At these words, Ming Hu brimmed with gratitude mixed with guilt.

She reflected on her first meeting with Yang Chen and the deep trust she held in him. Only afterward did doubts creep in, influenced by skepticism from her clan members.

To the extent that she lost patience with Yang Chen when he declined to join their group. In hindsight, shame and embarrassment flooded her.

Had Yang Chen agreed to team up with them, would they face this predicament today?

As these thoughts swirled, Ming Hu still worried for her companions and inquired, "What about the rest?"

"Regarding the others, we'll address that later," Yang Chen replied with a shrug, clearly uninterested in their rescue.

He was merely fulfilling an obligation. When he later freed Yue Xingzhenren, given her long imprisonment, she might lack the full power of her prime and become a liability. Flee first, then rescue the rest?

With his abilities, it was feasible. Yet it demanded immense effort, and since Yang Chen shared no true bonds with them and had endured their hostility, he saw no point in such unrewarding toil.

Ming Hu grasped Yang Chen's stance, though she couldn't sway him.

Sensing their talk had run its course, Yang Chen offered no further words and prepared to vanish instantly.

Yet right before departing, an abrupt voice cut into their exchange.

"Hold on."

At the sound, Yang Chen's ears perked, and a chill settled over him—the voice belonged to Fu Xuanbing.

"Fu Xuanbing?" Yang Chen expressed genuine surprise. He knew Fu Xuanbing was confined nearby Ming Hu, but hadn't anticipated him overhearing their discussion.

In fact, Fu Xuanbing proved shrewd. He had stayed in the rear lines with Qian Li and others, dodging severe wounds. He regained consciousness swiftly.

Unlike the frontline's brutal fight where Ming Hu and her allies battled to exhaustion, drained of strength.

Given the short distance, it was unsurprising for Fu Xuanbing to pick up on it.

"What do you wish to say?" Yang Chen questioned.

Fu Xuanbing replied icily, "Yang Chen, rescuing just one feels unbalanced. Now that you're here, my followers and I require your aid too."

Yang Chen scoffed, "Fu Xuanbing, are you deluded? Why should I rescue someone who even tried to attack me?"

Fu Xuanbing hesitated at this, then bellowed in fury, "Yang Chen, remember you're part of the Earth Spirit Hall too."

"Fu Xuanbing, had you grasped that, you wouldn't have kept threatening me," Yang Chen stated evenly.

Fu Xuanbing fell silent, managing only a frustrated "You!"

With a stoic expression, Yang Chen declared, "Fu Xuanbing, you're correct—I'm from the Earth Spirit Hall. That's exactly why I won't waste energy on you. But it doesn't mean I lack limits. Sort out your own mess." He spun around and departed without pause.

Fu Xuanbing's face turned red with rage, seething.

Meanwhile, Hu Kui sent an urgent mental message, "Daoist Fu, what decision did Yang Chen reach?"

Fu Xuanbing snapped in anger, "He refused to save us."

Despair flickered in Hu Kui's eyes. Earlier, upon learning from Fu Xuanbing that Yang Chen lurked underground, joy had surged, hinting at possible salvation.

But now, hearing Yang Chen's unwillingness, hopelessness engulfed them.

Reflecting, Hu Kui lamented his idiotic clash with Yang Chen and blind loyalty to Fu Xuanbing. He even loathed his own judgment in deeming Fu Xuanbing the better path.

How could he have erred so gravely?

Had he shown Yang Chen even a shred of courtesy then, their fate might have shifted.

As Hu Kui inwardly rued his choices, Fu Xuanbing blazed with fury. He roared, "Yang Chen, if you wish me dead, we'll all perish together!"

With that, he erupted in manic laughter and summoned, "Fellow Ghost Kings, gather here. I have matters to confer!"

......

Yang Chen had no inkling that Fu Xuanbing would resort to such a despicable ploy in his wrath.

His plan involved harnessing space-time forces to reach the array confining Yue Xingzhenren. At this juncture, the Netherworld Ghosts, fresh from triumph, had relaxed their vigilance post-victory.

For him, infiltrating proved simpler than before.

The notion barely formed when Yang Chen slipped into the array's heart.

Though rationally aware these formidable entities posed no return threat and the Four-direction Ghost Kings couldn't rematerialize, Yang Chen stayed vigilant against potential surprises.

Yet as anticipated, the Four-direction Ghost Kings never foresaw him infiltrating after Fu Xuanbing.

Yang Chen now stood at the array's core, spotting an elderly man in the midst, encased in layers of spider threads like a cocoon.

The elder's robes hung in rags, his state pitiably wretched, as if on the verge of collapse.

Yang Chen required little deduction to identify the old man.

He was undoubtedly Yue Xingzhenren.

"Senior Yue Xing, do you hear me?" Yang Chen called out.

He detected the Qi flowing from Yue Xingzhenren's form.

Even a trace marked a Heavenly Fate Realm powerhouse.

True to Yang Chen's expectation, Yue Xingzhenren's eyes fluttered open at the voice, fixing on him.

"Hmm? Weren't they all captured moments ago? How is another human clansman loose..." Yue Xingzhenren showed clear astonishment, then chuckled wryly, "You all planned thoroughly, dividing into three teams. It appears the ploy succeeded somewhat. At least the Four-direction Ghost Kings fell for it. It's merely unfortunate that..."