The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3360 - 3355: Competition Results?_1

Following that, a robust and formidable figure emerged from the group trailing Silver City.

It was clear at a glance that this individual was the Nine Stars King in person.

Prior to stepping forward, the Nine Stars King shared a quick look with Silver City.

“It’s the Nine Stars King!”

“The Nine Stars King has actually shown up.”

“The Nine Stars King has remained in seclusion for quite some time, hasn’t he? I recall he joined the last Night White Star mission, seizing 800,000 merit points. Afterward, he secluded himself for hundreds of years and vanished from sight!”

“It appears Yang Chen shares some grudge with the Silver City King; hahaha, things are heating up now.”

With hands clasped behind his back, Silver City grinned and remarked, “I’ve heard that Brother Yang Chen has already broken through the Heavenly Boundary Realm limit. By chance, the Nine Stars King serving under me also exceeded the Heavenly Boundary Realm limit three centuries back. Yet, my subordinates prefer to stay humble and avoid flaunting, so not many are aware.”

The sarcasm in Silver City’s tone reached Yang Chen’s ears, implying he was foolish and failed to grasp the art of humility. True experts of his caliber ought to remain renowned yet understated.

Yang Chen merely shrugged it off, paying no mind. In truth, his transcendence beyond the Heavenly Boundary Realm limit wasn’t something he sought to publicize.

Though unaware of the details, surrounding cultivators began murmuring, whispering in hushed awe.

“Indeed, compare the Nine Stars King to Yang Chen.”

“Yang Chen gained renown for surpassing the Heavenly Boundary Realm limit, yet the Nine Stars King’s achievement stayed hidden until this moment. Honestly, I’m still skeptical that the Nine Stars King has truly gone beyond the Heavenly Boundary Realm limit.”

“Centuries ago, the Nine Stars King was already terrifyingly strong. Rumors say he alone confronted six Heavenly Boundary Realm powerhouses and crushed them effortlessly in a flash.”

“Having surpassed the Heavenly Boundary Realm, his power must be even more overwhelming now...”

At present, Silver City’s offhand comment dripped with veiled aggression while preserving a refined air, as he chuckled, “Brother Yang Chen, seeing as both you and the Nine Stars King have exceeded the Heavenly Boundary Realm limit, why not spar today within this secret realm? What say you?”

Jiang Qifeng burst into laughter, relishing the spectacle, and applauded: “Hahaha, sounds like a splendid idea.”

Upon hearing this, the Nine Stars King grinned slyly, “Brother Yang Chen, your thoughts? I trust your reputation isn’t mere hype.”

Yang Chen smiled faintly, “Very well, if you two desire a contest, I’ll indulge you. But who shall enter this Jingling Secret Realm first?”

Regarding taunts from others, he might have shown some restraint, true to his preference for discretion. Battles weren’t his pastime.

Yet the Spirit Separation Ancestor stood apart!

Daring to provoke him?

The Nine Stars King roared with laughter, “Hahaha, entering first puts one at a clear disadvantage—that’s an age-old rule. Let’s draw lots to determine the order.”

After all, observers outside could monitor the secret realm’s interior, largely judging based on the prior entrant’s performance. Thus, the pioneer often suffered the setback.

“No need for lots; I’ll take the lead.” Yang Chen responded steadily.

This response momentarily dazed the Nine Stars King, as if Yang Chen had already edged him out in some subtle way.

While he pondered the entry order, Yang Chen’s casual assurance struck with effortless poise.

“Still, I must warn you of something, Daoist friend Nine Stars King,” Yang Chen stated evenly.

Meeting Yang Chen’s assured gaze, a sudden shiver crept along the Nine Stars King’s back.

He couldn’t fathom what Yang Chen intended to reveal!

Yet instinctively, he inquired, “What is it you wish to mention?”

Yang Chen grinned, “Not a big deal, merely advising Daoist friend Nine Stars King that by letting me enter first, your own prospects might dwindle sharply afterward.”

With those words concluded, Yang Chen advanced a step and positioned himself before the secret realm’s portal.

His bold declaration landed, igniting the entire gathering into frenzy.

Chatter erupted endlessly, surging like tides.

Even the Nine Stars King felt irked by Yang Chen’s statement. But he quickly curled his lip in a scoffing laugh, “Bold claims are cheap talk. Yang Chen, show me how you’ll rob me of any opportunity!”

Since breaking past the Heavenly Boundary Realm limit, no one had ever claimed he lacked a shot.

He was eager to witness how Yang Chen would sustain his bluff.

Yang Chen declared, “Elder Jiang, kindly activate the Secret Realm.”

Jiang Qifeng appeared perplexed. He’d always viewed Yang Chen as reserved and unassuming.

Yet confronting these two, he shed his usual restraint, turning boldly provocative.

Arrogance demands foundation, though. Yang Chen seemed to be pushing it too far...

At a loss for words, since the feud involved others and not him.

He flicked his sleeve, and instantly, the grand portal swung wide.

Once ajar, the secret realm’s gateway appeared to connect to a distant realm.

Icy gusts howled from its depths, signaling the perils lurking within.

Now positioned at the secret realm’s threshold, Yang Chen stepped inside without a second’s pause.

The moment he crossed into the secret realm, external buzz peaked in intensity.

“What’s your bet—how far will Yang Chen progress?”

“In a clash, who’d prevail between Yang Chen and the Nine Stars King?”

“Yang Chen’s arrogance feels excessive... Sure, the haughty often back it up, but he might be misjudging his limits against the Nine Stars King.”

“Personally, I believe Yang Chen earns his bravado. Remember, he’s hit Level 9 Merit. Does the Nine Stars King even hold Level 9 Merit?”

“That’s only because the Nine Stars King has stockpiled Jiyu Essence lately, not rushing his breakthrough.”

“Nonsense! With Jiyu Essence, the Nine Stars King would surge ahead of all and aim for Sky Opening Mountain. Who’d hold back?”

Debates raged on, factions backing Yang Chen or the Nine Stars King, each staunch in their views.

Yet most gazes fixed on the hovering display above.

Within that display loomed Yang Chen’s silhouette.

The Jingling Secret Realm comprised seventeen trials altogether, and Yang Chen had just descended into the initial underground layer.

Before their eyes, a blue motif materialized, and Yang Chen’s form, ethereal as a specter, vanished in a blink.

First Layer, Second Layer, Third Layer, Fourth Layer...

Yang Chen barreled through with relentless momentum, like an unyielding projectile.

Most astonishingly, as the blue motif flared, Yang Chen traversed the space as if it were empty territory, embodying an aura of near-invincibility!!

In his wake, no obstacle withstood him!

All the formidable constructs that awed the outer world proved utterly helpless against the blue motif!