Invincible Soul Emperor-Chapter 384 Rock Armor

Liang Xiong simply could not believe it. A young man in his twenties has actually reached the legendary Martial Emperor Realm? How could old-timers like us ever show our faces in public again?

However, Qin Yue shook her head and said, "No, he is not at the Martial Emperor Realm. The aura emanating from him is still at the peak of the Ninth Layer of the Martial King Realm. The reason he can fly is because his Soul Power is extremely strong. Due to his Cultivation Technique, he is also highly attuned to nature's spiritual energy, which is why he can mobilize such an abundant amount for his own use."

Ye Qingchen nodded thoughtfully. Li Rui had been able to use nature's spiritual energy to enhance his Martial Techniques. As the Saint Heir backing Li Rui, it's not surprising for this man to possess such methods. Besides, Qin Yue's strength in her previous life must have been terrifying, so her words are definitely true.

The Saint Heir seemed dissatisfied with the commotion his entrance had caused. Leaning back in his chair at the center of the high platform, he turned his head away to ignore the group of country bumpkins. Then, the Saint Heir moved his fingers slightly. Li Rui, understanding the gesture immediately, spoke to Huan Yuehua.

"Huan Yuehua, the Saint Heir's time is precious. Let's start the match quickly."

Huan Yuehua bowed to Li Rui, then respectfully saluted the Saint Heir before leaping down from the high platform onto the arena.

Seeing Huan Yuehua take the stage, the disciples of the Huanyue Sect and those from allied sects all roared with encouragement. Not to be outdone, Ye Qingchen also leaped from the high platform the moment Huan Yuehua appeared, landing opposite him in a tense standoff.

The Pill Kings of the Chen Yue Pavilion began to cheer for Ye Qingchen, joined by those in the audience who had once received the Pavilion's aid.

"Chen Qingye, you killed my son and threw my sect into chaos. Today is the day you die!" Huan Yuehua glared at Ye Qingchen, hissing the words through gritted teeth. He showed no trace of the man who had been as submissive as a dog before the Saint Heir just moments ago.

Huan Yuehua was very confident. Although his recent closed-door cultivation hadn't advanced him to the Sixth Layer of the Martial King Realm, he had reached the peak of the Fifth Layer. More importantly, he had used the time to re-master and integrate his Martial Techniques, significantly enhancing his combat power. Although I can sense that Ye Qingchen's aura has strengthened and know he's also made a breakthrough, I am still utterly determined to kill him!

Facing his mother's murderer, Ye Qingchen was also filled with towering hatred. However, with the great battle imminent, I cannot let anger cloud my judgment. He immediately circulated the Divine Wood Technique to suppress his emotions.

Seeing Ye Qingchen's lack of response, Huan Yuehua snorted coldly. With the Saint Heir watching, I know he hates having his time wasted. If I just stand here trash-talking, the Saint Heir will likely be displeased even if I kill Chen Qingye. With that in mind, Huan Yuehua attacked without another word.

Ye Qingchen stood his ground, growing wary as he watched the spiritual energy gather around Huan Yuehua. This is my first time fighting an expert at the Fifth Layer of the Martial King Realm, and I'm not sure of his true combat strength. I should bide my time and probe his limits first. Then, I'll look for an opportunity to strike like lightning and kill him in a single blow.

Ye Qingchen saw the stone tiles of the arena under Huan Yuehua's feet begin to shake violently. A moment later, the surface cracked before shattering into pieces that floated in the air. He then watched Huan Yuehua wave a hand, causing the stone fragments to rapidly converge on his body. When Huan Yuehua reappeared, he was draped in a thick suit of Rock Armor.

Ye Qingchen's eyes twitched. Qin Yue told me that a great deal of effort went into building this arena. The stone tiles are made of invaluable diamond, reinforced with a Formation, making them strong enough to withstand attacks from the Martial King Realm without a scratch. Yet now, with a mere wave of his hand, Huan Yuehua has turned those diamonds to dust. It shows how formidable he is. The armor formed from these reconstructed diamond particles will surely possess even greater defensive power than the original tiles!

"'Rock Armor.' That Huan Yuehua is so shameless, using an Earth Rank Defensive Martial Technique right from the start! Facing a junior like Ye Qingchen... just how afraid of death is he!" Liang Xiong snorted in contempt.

Thunder Valley and the Huanyue Sect had been fighting for years, both openly and secretly, so Liang Xiong was well aware of Huan Yuehua's methods. This Earth Rank Defensive Martial Technique was one of his ultimate trump cards; he hadn't expected Huan Yuehua to use it so soon.

At the same time, Liang Xiong couldn't help but worry for Ye Qingchen. The defensive power of the Rock Armor is so great that even a cultivator at the Fourth Layer of the Martial King Realm would find it difficult to make a dent. Without attack power exceeding the Fourth Layer, hitting the Rock Armor would be like tickling Huan Yuehua. Even I, also at the Fifth Layer of the Martial King Realm, would find it extremely troublesome to break through the Rock Armor, let alone Ye Qingchen, who is only at the Martial Spirit Realm.

After hearing Liang Xiong's analysis, Ye Changqing and the others began to worry about Ye Qingchen again. We believe that if Ye Qingchen unleashes his full strength, he could probably generate an attack surpassing the power of the Fourth Layer of the Martial King Realm. But how could he possibly maintain that level of output? Under such a frantic drain of energy, exhaustion—and certain defeat—is inevitable! It's impossible for him to keep fighting at full power.

After Huan Yuehua summoned the Rock Armor, the onlooking Huanyue Sect disciples cheered even louder, convinced that Ye Qingchen would be helpless against it.

Ye Qingchen, however, simply looked at Huan Yuehua with a calm expression. Setting aside whether I possess attack power exceeding the Fourth Layer of the Martial King Realm, actually breaking the Rock Armor isn't that difficult for me.

Huan Yuehua, however, was supremely confident. Lugging his heavy body, he lunged at Ye Qingchen. Although his speed was not great, the arena was only so large. Since falling off meant an automatic loss, he wasn't afraid of Ye Qingchen dodging. Each of his steps gouged a large pit in the diamond surface below. His heavy body, like a small walking mountain, caused even the ground outside the arena to tremble.

Ye Qingchen activated his Mystifying Steps to maintain his distance while also employing the binding skill of his Willow Wood Martial Soul. Countless willow branches materialized on the arena, but no matter how many there were, Huan Yuehua crushed them easily underfoot.

"Chen Qingye, is this all you've got? Your vaunted Martial Spirit Techniques are so easily shattered before me! How does it feel? Are you filled with despair now?" Huan Yuehua taunted as he gave chase.

But at that moment, Ye Qingchen stopped in his tracks and said with a cold laugh, "Is that really so?"