Invincible Soul Emperor-Chapter 386: Lin Lanxin’s Surprise Attack

The turn of events on the arena was something no one had anticipated. Even those who had come specifically to support Ye Qingchen found it inconceivable. After all, Huan Yuehua was a fifth-layer Martial King Realm expert, yet he had been defeated so easily by Ye Qingchen.

For a moment, the surroundings fell into an absolute silence as everyone's gaze remained fixed on the arena.

BANG!

Huan Yuehua finally leaped out of the large pit, but he was covered in blood, clearly having sustained very serious injuries. In contrast, Ye Qingchen looked much better. Apart from being slightly out of breath, his condition was unchanged. Everyone knew that even though Huan Yuehua was back on his feet, if the fight continued, he would be killed by Ye Qingchen sooner or later.

But no one dared to intervene. The rules of the life-and-death arena were recognized across the continent, and openly breaking them would be tantamount to making an enemy of the entire land.

Still, some were defiant, like Lin Lanxin. Her son, Huan Xinghe, had already died at Ye Qingchen's hands. If her husband were to be killed as well, the two most important people in her life would vanish from this world. Lin Lanxin's greatest support was Huan Yuehua's position as the Sect Master of the Huanyue Sect, which allowed her to live a life of imperious command. She couldn't accept losing everything she had, so she had to help her husband.

While everyone's eyes were focused on Ye Qingchen and Huan Yuehua, Lin Lanxin quietly descended from the high platform and began inching closer to the arena.

Huan Yuehua was at the end of his rope. Facing Ye Qingchen, who resembled a god of death, a look of desperation filled his eyes. This young man was simply too powerful. Huan Yuehua believed that if he died on the arena today, Ye Qingchen would not spare a single member of his Huanyue Sect. So even if it meant death, he was resolved to drag Ye Qingchen down with him.

Just as Huan Yuehua was about to make his last stand, he saw Lin Lanxin appear on the opposite side of the arena. She gave him a meaningful glance, and he understood her intentions. He wanted to stop her but was afraid of exposing her and putting her in danger. All Huan Yuehua could do was raise the Phantom Demon Ruler again, preparing for a full defense against Ye Qingchen's impending attack.

Ye Qingchen didn't hesitate, slowly raising his Qingfeng Sword, ready to strike at any moment.

"Now!"

Ye Qingchen and Lin Lanxin uttered the word almost in unison. As they spoke, Lin Lanxin suddenly leaped onto the arena and launched a sneak attack from behind Ye Qingchen, while Huan Yuehua charged with his Phantom Demon Ruler in a coordinated assault.

Facing the pincer attack, Ye Qingchen was well prepared. He first twisted his body at an inconceivable angle to dodge Huan Yuehua's attack, then spun around and unleashed the Wind Blade Sword Technique at the person behind him.

Lin Lanxin, with only the strength of a low-level Martial King, stood no chance against the Wind Blade Sword Technique. She was killed by a single sword strike from Ye Qingchen, her body falling heavily to the ground.

As soon as Lin Lanxin had disappeared from the high platform, Ye Qingchen had been using his Dual Pupil Martial Soul to watch her every move. Although few dared to interfere in a life-and-death duel, he wouldn't have been surprised by any act from this deranged couple. Therefore, when Lin Lanxin launched her sneak attack, Ye Qingchen already had a counter-strategy, claiming her life with a single stroke.

The audience below the arena erupted in an uproar. Lin Lanxin's sudden move had taken everyone by surprise, and they only understood what had happened after she was already dead. No one had imagined she would be so bold as to interfere with a life-and-death duel. Even if her sneak attack had succeeded, she would have become a pariah, reviled by everyone on the continent. Nevertheless, the crowd breathed a collective sigh of relief for Ye Qingchen. Thankfully, his reaction was swift. Otherwise, he might have fallen victim to the treacherous attack.

Huan Yuehua's strike missed. Just as he intended to continue his assault, the sight of his wife being slain by a single sword strike from Ye Qingchen shattered him completely. Recalling how both his wife and son had died at Ye Qingchen's hands, Huan Yuehua lost his mind. The surrounding spiritual energy began to converge on his body. His original injuries immediately healed, and his aura started to escalate relentlessly.

"This is bad! It's the Huanyue Sect's secret technique! It burns life force to boost one's power. Ye Qingchen is in danger!" Liang Xiong exclaimed, shooting to his feet.

Ye Changqing's face was filled with anxiety. A moment ago, he had been furious about Lin Lanxin's sneak attack. Now, seeing Huan Yuehua willing to burn his own life force to kill his son, Ye Changqing was both enraged and terrified.

Qin Yue held Ye Changqing's hand and comforted him, "Uncle, don't worry. Qingchen hasn't used his full strength yet."

Ye Changqing looked at Qin Yue in surprise. It was hard to imagine that his son, a Martial Spirit Realm cultivator, had pushed a fifth-layer Martial King Realm expert to this extent without even using his full power. Just how strong is my son now?

Seeing the firm look in Qin Yue's eyes, however, Ye Changqing chose to believe his future daughter-in-law. He understood that the love in her heart for Ye Qingchen was no less than his own as a father.

Meanwhile, on the arena, Ye Qingchen faced Huan Yuehua's ever-climbing aura with a solemn expression. Just as Qin Yue had said, he indeed hadn't used his full strength. With a covetous Saint Heir lurking in the shadows, Ye Qingchen had to keep a trump card up his sleeve. But feeling the current intensity of Huan Yuehua's aura, he knew he couldn't hold back any longer.

Ye Qingchen fully activated his Dual Pupil Martial Soul. The gray jade disc surrounding it began to once again emit a mysterious substance that flowed into his body. He had long since discovered that this mysterious substance could not only aid his cultivation but also instantaneously and significantly enhance the power of his martial techniques. Furthermore, with the help of his Dual Pupil Martial Soul, he could predict his opponent's movements a step ahead and prepare accordingly. Therefore, even with Huan Yuehua using a secret technique, Ye Qingchen remained fearless.

"Chen Qingye, I'll send you to your death!"

Huan Yuehua, having activated his secret technique, wielded the Phantom Demon Ruler and charged at Ye Qingchen frantically.

Not to be outdone, Ye Qingchen clasped his Qingfeng Sword, infusing it with both his Fen Tian Earth Fire and the mysterious substance. He executed the Wind Blade Sword Technique, slashing toward Huan Yuehua.

At this point, with his combat power multiplied several times over, Huan Yuehua was well aware of how formidable Ye Qingchen's Wind Blade Sword Technique was, but he still chose to face it head-on without dodging.

BANG! 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

The Phantom Demon Ruler instantly crumbled upon contact with the Qingfeng Sword, and Huan Yuehua's body was sent flying once again.