Chapter 1724: Chapter 822: The One and Only Through the Ages! (Part 3)

The terrifying aura pressed so hard that the surrounding void twisted, and the rolling waves were drawn up, as if Ye Xiangnan were walking on the crests, borrowing the power of Heaven and Earth.

In just an instant, that terrifying Rule Divine Wheel condensed to its peak, its might incomparably heavy, fully worthy of the title of first on the Heavenly List. As he took a step forward, the Rule Divine Wheel instantly pressed down toward Chen Yuan.

At this moment, it was as if the heavens and earth around them had merged into one and came crushing down.

Chen Yuan, however, remained as calm as ever. Ye Xiangnan’s aura was indeed extraordinary, almost catching up to that Japanese Immortal Muto Shenjing he had fought previously. With his current strength, Ye Xiangnan could be called terrifying.

Just, still not quite enough.

When the Rule Divine Wheel descended to cover him, Chen Yuan slowly raised a finger. The Martial Divine Rules formed from the inner Heaven and Earth Rules and the outer Heaven and Earth Rules slowly gathered and lightly tapped toward the Rule Divine Wheel.

The next instant, something that filled people with dread occurred: that Rule Divine Wheel of earth‑shaking might was pierced through almost instantly, as though the two sets of rules were simply not on the same level.

Ye Xiangnan’s heart jolted. Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately tried to retreat explosively, but the moment his mind moved, he realized the surrounding world had solidified. He seemed to be trapped in a mire, his body only swaying slightly.

With a flash of light, Chen Yuan was already standing before him, hands clasped behind his back, a faint smile on his face.

Ye Xiangnan’s pupils shrank sharply. The atmosphere fell silent for a moment. He dispersed the rule power around his body, exhaled a long breath, his gaze somewhat frustrated, and cupped his hands:

"King Yan’s divine might is invincible. I, Ye, am inferior."

One finger extended, and the rules were annihilated.

He had to admit, the pressure this brought him was simply too great. He knew Chen Yuan was extraordinary, his methods astonishing; he also knew how terrifying a Martial God was, or they would not be gazed up to by countless people.

But he had not expected the gap to be this vast.

They were both at the Early Stage Human Immortal Realm, yet he could not withstand even a single exchange from the other.

This....

"City Lord Ye overpraises me. I too used my full strength." Chen Yuan smiled faintly. This was half true, half false. He had certainly exerted strength; no matter what, the other party was an Immortal and could not be underestimated.

But he had not gone all out.

The real reason he could defeat Ye Xiangnan with one finger lay in part in his use of a Primordial Spirit Divine Power. After the fusion of the rules, his Primordial Spirit had undergone a tremendous transformation, to the point that he could even restrain an Immortal.

That was why he could end the battle so easily.

Of course, in essence, he was highly satisfied with the outcome of this battle. The Martial Divine Rules formed from dual systems were indeed on a completely different level from ordinary rules.

Combined with Void Stagnation, he could even achieve an instant kill on a Human Immortal.

As for an Earth Immortal.... that was still unknown.

Lu Chengfeng’s figure coalesced nearby, his face caught between a smile and a sigh. On the one hand, he was glad that Chen Yuan’s strength was so formidable. Even if he could not beat Lu Chengfeng, he was definitely a powerhouse.

Enough to pose a threat to him; he should be on the same level as the Buddha of Spirit Mountain, and in terms of offensive methods, even stronger. To have such frightening strength just after stepping into Martial God.

The simple word "terrifying" was no longer enough to describe it.

Even when facing a powerhouse from the Immortal Domain, he should be able to fight.

On the other hand, Ye Xiangnan was his beloved disciple, whom he had watched grow up, nurtured, and taught, on whom he had placed great hopes. At the same realm, Ye Xiangnan was in no way inferior to him back then.

Yet the result was that a single finger ended the battle—faster even than his clash with the Grand Ancestor of Chu in those days.

Chen Yuan was even more frightening than the Grand Ancestor of Chu at the same Realm back then!

"Now, do you understand?"

Lu Chengfeng looked at Ye Xiangnan and asked in a deep voice.

"Disciple understands." Ye Xiangnan nodded.

"Senior, what do you think—can my strength match that of an Earth Immortal?" Chen Yuan asked solemnly.

"Although you did not yet go all out, from the small we see the large. This old man feels that you should not be inferior to that Buddha of Spirit Mountain, and are somewhat stronger than an existence that has just entered Earth Immortal.

If you can condense the Human Emperor Qi Fortune and have it descend upon you, you might be able to fight this old man." Lu Chengfeng gently stroked his white beard, weighing his words.

"Good."

Chen Yuan nodded. That was roughly in line with his own estimates.

"The Heaven and Earth Rules are growing ever clearer. When do you plan to act?" Lu Chengfeng shifted the topic, pointing to the Nine Heavens above. His meaning was self‑evident.

Chen Yuan was silent for a moment, then said:

"This matter should be done sooner rather than later. To wait until the Immortal Domain descends before acting would be unwise. It would be better to move immediately now. If I can condense the Human Emperor Qi Fortune first and then fight the final battle,

the chances will be greater."

"Now.... that is fine as well...."

This had been discussed beforehand; Lu Chengfeng was of the same mind.

Although, even if they acted now, it might not succeed.

In truth, Chen Yuan thought the same, but things had come to this point. If he did not gamble, what else could he do?

He could only try to seize as much initiative as possible.

As for his true source of confidence....

In fact, Chen Yuan had placed part of it on the Ancestor Seal. He had always felt that the mark left by the Grand Ancestor of Chu could not be so simple and likely contained some miraculous aspects.

He just had not discovered them yet.

Perhaps only when they truly faced the Immortal Domain would he understand.

A thousand years ago, that existence still lived; Lu Chengfeng lived; the Immortals of Heavenly Demon Hall and Seven Killings Hall lived. The Immortal Domain had feared the Human World for eight hundred years, and it was only a little over two hundred years ago that they moved to annihilate Great Chu.

The Grand Ancestor of Chu.... perhaps.... did leave some backhands behind.

Of course, all of this was just his conjecture.

"City Lord Ye."

Chen Yuan turned toward Ye Xiangnan, his gaze slightly tightening.

"Here."

Ye Xiangnan bent slightly.

"Prepare to act."

"Yes."

After that, Chen Yuan took out a Token and burned it.

"What is that?"

Lu Chengfeng raised a brow.

"With a great war imminent, one more Immortal is one more asset. This time, this king intends to drag Fellow Daoist Su Ming of Heavenly Demon Hall into it and see if he dares to gamble...."

"What if he is unwilling?"

"This is the great calamity of the Central Plains. It’s not up to him!"

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As for some readers saying the combat strength is lacking, relax, it won’t be forcibly boosted. We’ll go step by step....