The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3493 - 3488: Xuanyang Palace Master’s Thoughts_1

Even though the Spirit Separation Ancestor was suppressed and silenced, his consciousness remained active. He glared coldly at the Xuanyang Palace Master, his eyes burning with a furious desire to fight to the death. He understood perfectly that the Xuanyang Palace Master wished for his swift demise to eliminate any future troubles. This realization fueled his anger.

The Xuanyang Palace Master was well aware of the Spirit Separation Ancestor’s thoughts, but with his own safety at stake, he saw no reason to show any deference. Yang Chen clearly grasped the Xuanyang Palace Master’s intentions, which only deepened his suspicion of the Palace Master’s guilt. Without haste, Yang Chen calmly stated, "Palace Master Xuanyang, it appears that only the Earth Spirit Hall can truly pass judgment on the Heavenly Extreme Realm. It may be rather precipitate for us to execute a Daozu within the Taiyuan Star System. Regardless, with the Spirit Separation Ancestor’s irrefutable evidence in hand, whoever investigates me, Yang Chen, will undoubtedly find me innocent. Journeying elsewhere for a trial is merely a matter of a few additional steps."

Upon hearing this, the Xuanyang Palace Master felt compelled to argue further. Delay, in his view, could lead to unpredictable shifts in the situation. However, with Yang Chen's words reaching such a definitive point, insisting further would inevitably arouse suspicion among the astute observers present. In that moment, the Xuanyang Palace Master could only grit his teeth and temporarily concede, resolving to devise another strategy.

"Indeed, it seems that killing such a wicked individual as the Spirit Separation Ancestor would be too lenient. Whether his intention was to act against my young friend Yang Chen or to collude with the Spirit God Race and betray his own kind, each constitutes an undeniable and serious crime," one voice immediately chimed in agreement. "It is not too late to seek a decision from the Earth Spirit Hall, Palace Master Xuanyang. We know you are upright and cannot tolerate wrongdoing, but this matter will be judged correctly by the Earth Spirit Hall," added some of the Daozus.

As more Daozus voiced their opinions, the Xuanyang Palace Master's expression grew increasingly uncomfortable. Yang Chen then declared, "Three days from now, I intend to escort the Spirit Separation Ancestor to the Earth Spirit Hall. If anyone wishes to accompany us, they are welcome to remain at the Divine Night Sect for these three days. I will not compel those who choose not to go."

Most of the Daozus were simply present to witness the unfolding events. Since they were already at the Divine Night Sect, a number of them opted to accompany Yang Chen. However, others showed no interest in the proceedings and departed one by one. As Yang Chen had anticipated, the Xuanyang Palace Master remained at the Divine Night Sect, intending to travel to the Earth Spirit Hall with Yang Chen.

This period was not excessively long. After three days, Yang Chen, accompanied by three Daozus from the Divine Night Sect, led the Spirit Separation Ancestor towards the Earth Spirit Hall. Also joining them were three Daozus from Grand Abyss Palace and two from Heavenly Melody Mountain. Yang Chen was quite familiar with the route to the Earth Spirit Hall; a journey for a group of Daozus would take at most half a month.

Yang Chen enjoyed a leisurely time during this fortnight, but the Xuanyang Palace Master was far from at ease. His heart churned with anxiety. He was acutely aware that once they reached the Earth Spirit Hall in half a month, the formidable experts there would undoubtedly conduct a Soul Search on the Spirit Separation Ancestor. The Earth Spirit Hall's cultivators were known for their impartiality and their disdain for Daozus who remained sheltered in the rear. If any transgressions were uncovered, they would show no leniency.

How could he not be filled with fear and agitation! Throughout the journey, the Xuanyang Palace Master desperately sought an opportunity, but Yang Chen had placed the Spirit Separation Ancestor within his own personal world, leaving no chance whatsoever. Consequently, the Xuanyang Palace Master found himself utterly out of ideas. He could not make a move against the Spirit Separation Ancestor, nor could he possibly kill Yang Chen under the watchful eyes of so many powerful individuals.

In a moment of desperation, he fabricated an excuse: "Fellow Daoists, I have suddenly recalled an urgent matter that requires my immediate attention at my palace. I must return at once, so I may not be able to accompany you to the Earth Spirit Hall." The other powerful figures present showed no suspicion. "Oh? Daoist Xuan Yang has pressing matters? In that case, do not delay; go and attend to them swiftly." Many assumed that the Xuanyang Palace Master, unable to bear witnessing the judgment of a fellow disciple, had departed early.

Only Yang Chen understood the Xuanyang Palace Master's true motivations. He offered a gentle smile and inquired, "Senior Xuanyang, why the hasty departure?" "This is a palace affair and is not convenient to discuss with you, Yang Chen," the Xuanyang Palace Master replied stiffly.

Yang Chen stroked his chin, murmuring, "You're right, I shouldn't have pried into that matter. However, the Earth Spirit Hall is no more than a three-day journey away. If you were to ride back now, even at top speed, it would take at least ten days, wouldn't it?"

"That is indeed the case," the Palace Master of Xuanyang replied.

A casual smile played on Yang Chen's lips. "If that's the situation, then it's no issue at all. As everyone here is aware, I, Yang Chen, possess mastery over the ways of spacetime. Should Senior Xuanyang be in such a dire rush, I can establish a spacetime formation. This would allow us to reach the Earth Spirit Hall in a mere single day. I will then await your return journey alone, and the entire trip would only take about five days, making the round trip a mere six days. Regardless, it's significantly faster than you going back on your own, Senior Xuanyang."

The figure of the Palace Master of Xuanyang faltered, a curse forming on his lips.

Simultaneously, his heart constricted as he sensed that Yang Chen had likely unearthed the secrets he carried, leading to this string of deliberate provocations.

This predicament left the Palace Master of Xuanyang feeling utterly wretched.

He now found himself unable to return to Grand Abyss Palace, yet a journey to the Earth Spirit Hall alongside Yang Chen might very well cost him his life.

Observing his distress, the Palace Master of Xuanyang could only offer a strained, awkward laugh on the surface. "Very well, in that case, I shall have to trouble Daoist Yang Chen."

Internally, however, he resolved to seek an opportune moment to slip away…

Yet, he had underestimated the profound spacetime techniques wielded by Yang Chen.

With the unfolding of Yang Chen's world power, his spacetime divine might functioned akin to an impenetrable formation. Entering its radius was effortless, but attempting to depart without Yang Chen's awareness would prove exceedingly difficult. Escape was nearly impossible unless one resorted to a forceful breach, a feat that Yang Chen would undoubtedly prevent.

Could Yang Chen possibly grant him the opportunity for such a desperate measure?

The Palace Master of Xuanyang's unease deepened, but no further time was afforded for his contemplation.

In a mere day, propelled by the full might of Yang Chen's spacetime abilities, they arrived at the Earth Spirit Hall.

As the mighty figures descended upon the Ancient Divine Realm, the cultivators of the Heavenly Extreme Realm within the Earth Spirit Hall sensed their arrival and swiftly moved to greet them.

"How is it that esteemed Daoist friends have graced our Earth Spirit Hall with your presence?"

"Haha, Yang Chen, you rogue, you've come again." Ancestor Ye Shan, intimately familiar with Yang Chen, stepped forward and clapped him heartily on the shoulder. The force of the pat caused Ancestor Ye Shan immense surprise. "A good lad indeed! Your cultivation level has ascended once more, reaching the Late-stage of the Destiny Realm. Excellent, excellent, excellent! Your arrival at this juncture is most fortuitous."