The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3462 - 3457: Investigate Thoroughly_1

Though the claim appeared illogical at first glance, once uttered by Yang Chen, a mighty Protector Emperor, it transformed into irrefutable fact.

A hero who has waged endless wars for humanity's sake and amassed heroic feats. Accuse him of deceit?

Utter nonsense.

Fury gripped Spirit Separation Ancestor as he gritted his teeth, yearning to clash with Yang Chen right then and there.

Yet he lacked the guts!

Not even with Yang Chen at the Heaven-appointed Realm cultivation base would he risk it.

Yang Chen was cornering him relentlessly, exploiting his authority as a Protector Emperor.

Spirit Separation Ancestor was powerless to resist. He craved the Protector Emperor title but fell short. Had he possessed the strength and boldness, he would've vied for it in the Earth Spirit Hall long ago.

Truth be told, securing Protector Emperor status proves simpler in the Heaven-appointed Realm than the Heavenly Extreme Realm.

Within the Heavenly Extreme Realm, slaying peers ranks as an immense challenge. Targeting those of lower realms? Near impossible.

Every action from a Heavenly Extreme Realm Daoist Ancestor draws intense scrutiny from Alien Tribes' Heavenly Extreme Realm experts. They'd never allow their young ones to fall prey to foes.

Thus, Spirit Separation Ancestor swallowed his rage amid Yang Chen's taunts, staying silent.

Truly, he was incapable.

Noticing the rising tension, Xuanyang Palace Master hastened to intervene: "Brother Yang Chen, your esteemed position means you wouldn't deceive us. Still, surely some mix-up lies at the heart of this."

Yang Chen's words dripped with menace, aimed squarely at Spirit Separation Ancestor, yet Xuanyang Palace Master sought to calm him?

He bore no grudge against Xuanyang Palace Master personally, but the man had ignored Spirit Separation Ancestor's offenses toward him in the past.

With icy resolve, Yang Chen declared, "Xuanyang Palace Master, tell me—years back, when hordes of elites from your Taiyuan Palace pursued me relentlessly, including four Heavenly Fate Realm World Stage powerhouses, was that merely a misunderstanding?"

Xuanyang Palace Master dreaded Yang Chen dredging up that incident.

Back then, Taiyuan Palace had erred gravely, chasing down Yang Chen after he slew the provoking Mo Wanchou. They'd exploited his vulnerability, deploying masses of experts to crush him early before his rise.

Yet none foresaw Yang Chen surging to such terrifying heights today.

"Yang Chen, well, that was back when... you weren't a Protector Emperor yet. Misunderstandings occurred, and Taiyuan Palace may have overreacted a tad, but isn't that just how things go?" Xuanyang Palace Master offered a placating grin.

Yang Chen retorted, "Fair point, Xuanyang Palace Master—I lacked Protector Emperor status then. But before your people went after my disciple, none knew of my title. Who’s to say Taiyuan Palace won’t hound my disciple and me with the same ferocity as before?"

Xuanyang Palace Master faltered, words failing him.

Spirit Separation Ancestor snarled, "Yang Chen, do you insist on clashing with our Grand Abyss Palace?"

"Spirit Separation Ancestor, don't get it twisted—if I'm against anyone, it's you alone. You speak for no one in Grand Abyss Palace. Unless they empower you to do so, then Yang Mou welcomes the challenge. Certain folks in your Taiyuan Palace know full well their schemes against me!"

Yang Chen continued deliberately, "I seized Gu Zhuicheng, King of Snow Eagles, Mu Tianwang for a deep probe. What schemes do you shadows harbor against me? No proof yet, but that won't last. Discover it I will—and all here know the dire fate awaiting those who plot against a Protector Emperor!"

At these words, Princess Wenqi and White Eyebrow Ancestor grasped Yang Chen's true aim.

No surprise Yang Chen nabbed the suspects sequentially: Gu Zhuicheng first, then King of Snow Eagles, Mu Tianwang next.

Capturing them served one goal from the start.

Uncover evidence through investigation!

Should proof emerge of malice toward a Protector Emperor titan, not even a Daoist Ancestor would walk free.

Delight surged in Princess Wenqi's heart, her admiration for Yang Chen's cunning blooming silently.

Had Spirit Separation Ancestor confessed his actions sooner, the matter might have stayed under control. After all, Yang Chen had already disclosed his Protector Emperor identity. In the worst case, Spirit Separation Ancestor would only lose some face, with no one daring to harass a Daoist Ancestor.

Yet the situation had changed completely now. If the truth surfaced, undeniable proof would reveal that Spirit Separation Ancestor had attacked a Protector Emperor.

Spirit Separation Ancestor’s expression shifted faintly as he discerned Yang Chen’s cunning intent.

"Yang Chen!" Spirit Separation Ancestor quivered. He figured Yang Chen’s hasty reveal of his savage claws would plunge him into doom, unaware of the dreadful pitfall Yang Chen had prepared right from the outset.

Even Xuanyang Palace Master’s visage grew frosty, knowing reconciliation was now out of reach.

He could only utter, "Yang Chen, my friend, we shall take our leave for now."

Spirit Separation Ancestor’s mind raced with a single urge: escape this place without delay.

Earlier, he had expected to extract benefits from Yang Chen, but instead faced an even more ferocious backlash. Dread seized even him, a Daoist Ancestor.

As Grand Abyss Palace’s powerhouses departed, Shenyue Sect onlookers hidden nearby burst into cheers.

"Hahaha, so good!"

Princess Wenqi and White Eyebrow Ancestor couldn’t hold back, declaring, "Yang Chen, our Shenyue Sect hasn’t savored such a satisfying triumph against Grand Abyss Palace in ages."

Tolerating Taiyuan Palace didn’t mean they lacked bitterness deep inside.

Taiyuan Palace acted with impunity, but they could not.

Circumstances had flipped now. No matter Taiyuan Palace’s brazenness, they must follow the rules humanity forged over endless years.

"Yang Chen, you’ve hidden your real identity from me all this time. I assumed your quick return meant you hadn’t truly become a Protector Emperor. Never dreamed you already were one. How on earth did you pull it off?" Princess Wenqi asked, her mouth hanging open in shock.

With the two Heavenly Extreme Realm Daoist Ancestors present, Yang Chen replied, "There’s a long story behind that. I happen to have some gifts for everyone here. Why don’t we discuss this further?"

"Haha, sure, you’ve rattled the four directions with today’s feats. I’ll summon all Shenyue Sect’s Heavenly Extreme Realm cultivators, and we’ll hear the tale. Our sect hasn’t had a Protector Emperor in ages. Hahaha!" White Eyebrow Ancestor roared with laughter.

They paid scant heed to Yang Chen’s mentioned gifts, since cowing Spirit Separation Ancestor into retreat was gift aplenty for them.