The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3365 - 3360: The Yang Chen Effect_1

Though he wasn't someone who held onto grudges, now that trouble had come his way, he obviously couldn't just overlook it without consequence.

If he did, others might assume his temper was overly mild.

At this moment, Yang Chen fixed his gaze on Nine Stars King with an openly challenging demeanor, delighting numerous spectators who relished the unfolding spectacle.

Yet the amusement had shifted away from observing Yang Chen toward mocking Nine Stars King instead.

Nine Stars King's face flushed crimson, waves of embarrassment washing over him. Deep down, he understood perfectly well if he could actually outdo Yang Chen.

Exactly for this reason, his hands had grown clammy earlier, his body shaking as he hesitated to utter a single word.

Silver City cast a brief look at Nine Stars King and appeared to send a private voice transmission his way.

Nine Stars King's features stiffened at that, followed by a heavy sigh escaping his lips.

Silver City's mindset mirrored his own completely.

Entering the Secret Realm carried the risk of shame, yet refusing to try at all would bring even greater disgrace. Once news spread, folks would claim Nine Stars King lacked the guts to even face off against Yang Chen that day, marking utter humiliation.

“Hmph!” Instead of replying to Yang Chen's taunt, Nine Stars King snorted and stepped right into the Secret Realm.

“Nine Stars King has entered as well.”

“Curious to see what final results Nine Stars King might attain!”

“Hehe, judging by the present circumstances, Nine Stars King doesn't appear to be faring too well. Recall his top record was merely clearing the seventh floor before.”

“Hard to say, perhaps Nine Stars King will break through this round.”

Discussions erupted among the onlookers, while inside the Secret Realm, Nine Stars King poured every ounce of his power into the challenge, attempting to replicate Yang Chen's swift elimination approach by conquering multiple stages in rapid succession and pressing on to the tougher sixth and seventh levels.

But copying such a feat proved far simpler in theory than in practice.

Nine Stars King truly invested tremendous energy, though sharp observers could tell it was exceedingly tough for him to match Yang Chen's accomplishment.

Yang Chen had advanced without the least bit of pause or slowdown, whereas Nine Stars King fell short noticeably. Even as he cleared stages quickly too, the strain was evident, revealing the heavy toll it took on him.

What's more, the key point was that Nine Stars King started faltering right after hitting the fifth floor.

He aimed to mirror Yang Chen by pulling off instant defeats even on the fifth floor, but the obstacles ahead clearly exceeded what he could handle.

Consequently, Nine Stars King's efforts grew increasingly labored, until he finally resorted to his true abilities merely to scrape past the fifth floor.

Chatter filled the air among the crowd, with plenty already spotting Nine Stars King's predicament.

Unbeknownst to Yang Chen, his acquaintances Fairy Yun Xiu and Fairy Qing Wan had arrived at the scene not long prior.

However, failing to spot Yang Chen amid the throng, they merely observed quietly from the edges.

They witnessed Yang Chen shattering records by ascending to the eleventh floor alongside Nine Stars King's labored push to the sixth.

Fairy Yun Xiu parted her crimson lips faintly: “Senior Sister, could Nine Stars King have truly broken past the Heavenly Boundary Realm's bounds? He's struggling so much at the sixth floor. Even you, without surpassing that limit, wouldn't face such hardship there.”

Fairy Qing Wan clasped her hands behind her: “Nine Stars King surpassing the Heavenly Boundary Realm limit is beyond doubt. Yet his eagerness to rival Yang Chen is overwhelming him. Without that rivalry, beginning from the first floor, progressing steadily through the Secret Realm without haste, it wouldn't pose much trouble. But his fixation on matching Yang Chen has thrown off his pace. Despite exceeding the Heavenly Boundary limit, restoring his flow now proves challenging.”

Fairy Yun Xiu drew in a soft breath: “So, how many floors do you estimate Nine Stars King might conquer?”

“From the way things stand, absent that earlier disruption to his rhythm, reaching the eighth floor seemed feasible. As it is, he'll at best clear the seventh and fulfill the benchmark for those beyond the Heavenly Boundary limit. The eighth floor likely remains out of reach.” Fairy Qing Wan replied.

Fairy Yun Xiu's eyes expanded in surprise: “Senior Sister, is the gap really so vast among those who've surpassed the Heavenly Boundary limit? Nine Stars King capped at the eighth floor at most?”

Fairy Qing Wan let out a gentle sigh and remarked, “I once shared your view, believing little separated those transcending the Heavenly Boundary limits. But clearly, our outlook was shortsighted and overly narrow.”

Their exchange concluded, the pair shared a meaningful look before quieting down.

For they grasped full well that securing Yang Chen's aid would vastly improve their odds against the King of the Netherworld.

Regrettably, Yang Chen had turned down their plea!

Fairy Qing Wan's prediction hit close to the mark.

Having battled intensely across the sixth and seventh floors, Nine Stars King arrived at the eighth utterly drained. He'd just managed to edge past the seventh, preserving some dignity, and chose not to press on. Abandoning the eighth floor challenge, he retreated to the ancient castle.

Upon his return to the ancient castle, Silver City promptly declared, “Fine, let's head back.”

Following that, Silver City skipped collecting any rewards for Nine Stars King altogether, guiding him away promptly without delay.

The sight drew covert chuckles from many, since few could force a Heavenly Fate Realm Expert like Silver City into such embarrassment.

Jiang Qifeng regarded Yang Chen's countenance with heightened admiration.

He recognized clearly that Yang Chen's feat of attaining the eleventh floor meant his fighting prowess likely rivaled his own.

A Heavenly Boundary Realm holding its own against a Heavenly Fate Realm sounded outlandish, yet Yang Chen's display in the Secret Realm had impressed him, confirming the young man's prowess.

Still, Yang Chen chose not to dawdle in the ancient castle and announced, “Senior Jiang, with the Secret Realm trial concluded, I'll take my leave now.”

Jiang Qifeng sought to keep him: “Brother Yang Chen, why not stay and relax a bit longer? This ancient castle holds some fine tea and spirits, hahaha!”

Yang Chen grinned: “Urgent business calls me away. Senior, I'll accept your hospitality on another occasion.”

“Very well, since that's your wish, I won't insist.” Jiang Qifeng responded.

Thus, Yang Chen departed.

Yang Chen's exit sparked immediate interest, as numerous individuals itched to test themselves in the Jingling Secret Realm and display their talents.

This outcome thrilled Jiang Qifeng, exactly the reaction he desired, all sparked by Yang Chen's impact.