"Speak."

"Can you refrain from taking action?" Su Chen grew increasingly serious, locking eyes with Yu Zhang, with no hint of jest.

Once Su Chen uttered these words, in the eyes of Yang Su, Li Chui, Di Jie, and nearly everyone present, it was clear that Su Chen was scared, which was understandable, as no one mocked Su Chen.

Because, if they were in his shoes, hearing that Yu Zhang was going to take personal action, they would be afraid too, perhaps even more than Su Chen!

However, the disgraceful part about Su Chen was that, if he feared Yu Zhang’s action, why would he refuse Yu Zhang’s offer of an easy triumph? Isn’t this self-sabotage?

"Now you know fear?" Yang Su sneered, murmuring to himself.

"You’ve refused me, therefore, you’re no longer part of the Yu Family. Since you’re not one of us, you killed Yu Wu, and I have no choice but to annihilate you. I must act." Yu Zhang met Su Chen’s gaze, still exerting pressure.

He also assumed Su Chen was afraid.

It’s human nature.

When truly facing life or death, no one can remain indifferent.

Yu Zhang’s mood suddenly lightened. Seeing Su Chen afraid and no longer stubborn, it seemed he could secure this disciple.

"I don’t want you to take action because I think you’re actually alright, so I don’t want you to die at my hands." Su Chen suddenly chuckled, carefree like the wind and clouds, with an indifferent smile.

Su Chen wasn’t joking.

He genuinely considered Yu Zhang commendable; after all, Yu Zhang admired him, didn’t he? If unnecessary, Su Chen wasn’t keen on a life-and-death struggle with Yu Zhang.

But.

At this very moment.

As Su Chen’s faint voice just began to echo.

Suddenly, within the Imperial Realm, countless members of the Imperial Family fell directly unconscious at this moment.

Dazed to the point of overload, unable to accept it.

Yang Su, Li Chui, and the others had even trembling ears, petrified, feeling they must be experiencing auditory hallucinations.

Su... Su... Su Chen just said... What did he say?

Not wanting Yu Zhang to act because he feared Yu Zhang would die at his hand.

Heavens! My heavens!!!

Going crazy.

Even Yu Zhang was dumbfounded.

The hundred or so Yu Family members behind Yu Zhang each had twitching mouths, spasming.

How powerful is Yu Zhang? These Yu Family members know best.

He’s the Great Elder of the Yu Family!

An old monster at the peak of the Fifth Level Divine Lord Realm!

To put it bluntly, if Yu Zhang wished, just one move could wipe out everyone present.

Don’t be fooled by Su Chen’s instant eradication of Yu Wu; in reality, Yu Zhang could effortlessly annihilate ten, maybe even twenty Yu Wus in a single move.

This... this... this young man named Su Chen, was he ignorant enough to think he could counter-kill Yu Zhang?

Unimaginable.

Hard to imagine someone’s thinking could be so bizarre.

"Young boy Su, you..." Even the Iceflame Vermilion Bird was bewildered, wondering what this kid really intended?! Provoking Yu Zhang?

Moments later.

"Hahahahaha..." Yu Zhang suddenly burst into laughter, his hearty, robust laughter resonating straight to the Nine Heavens.

While laughing, he fixed his gaze on Su Chen: "Young one, do you know? You’re the first young person to dare be so impudent before me! You’re quite good!!! Hence, I promise you, I’ll battle you, and use every ounce of my strength!"

Yu Zhang ultimately made a decision.

He was going to kill Su Chen.

First, Su Chen repeatedly rejected him; if he can’t have him, he’ll destroy him.

Second, despite Su Chen’s unparalleled talent, his state of mind lacked maturity, being too arrogant, too ignorant, dismissing even Yu Zhang—this left Yu Zhang a bit disappointed. No matter how terrifying a martial cultivator’s talent may be, if their state of mind isn’t mature, they won’t achieve great success in the future. In Yu Zhang’s view, Su Chen’s future mind-state will limit his achievements, significantly reducing Su Chen’s value in Yu Zhang’s heart.

An overwhelming wave of murderous intent, unrestrained, surged towards Su Chen like a world-shocking tsunami, pure and boiling, roaring and crashing, sending ripples across the void and chaos.

The space surrounding Su Chen felt like a fragile boat in a hurricane, seemingly so weak, ready to turn to ashes at any moment.

Within the Imperial Realm, the colors of the concentrated Triple Void began to change, gradually becoming blood-red. Yu Zhang, a monster who had lived for tens of millions of years, had amassed far too much and too terrifying a killing intent.

Di Jie finally exhaled completely, knowing that at this moment he could be entirely relieved. Yu Zhang was personally taking action, and his killing intent was overwhelmingly clear, with no surprises or retreat.

Su Chen was destined to die!!!

Even if Su Chen were possessed by a True God, his fate was sealed.

"As long as this little bastard dies, as long as I can personally witness this little bastard’s death, even if the Imperial Family is wiped out, it’s worth it." Di Jie muttered, his eyes blood-red as if about to drip, staring unblinkingly at Su Chen, waiting for the moment Su Chen would dissolve into the void.

And in this moment.

"Kill." Su Chen uttered a single word, then...

Took action.

Acted proactively.

He truly acted.

Without hesitation.

Under the dazed gazes of all around, Su Chen acted, swiftly and decisively.

At the start, it was a sword.

This sword, with over two thousand five hundred units of chaotic power as its foundation, embedded with the essence of Seven Stages Sword Rhyme, driven by the Nine Great Dao Rules, and wielded with the Three Great Cosmic Treasures.

Four elements merged as one.

A single sword stroke unleashed.

This sword was the strongest Su Chen could currently display.

Additionally, it was Su Chen’s second hidden card aside from the Zhan Cang Sword Array.

Facing Yu Zhang, Su Chen certainly couldn’t afford to be careless, so he unleashed his ultimate move right away!!!

"Hiss..."

A sword was released, emitting only a subtle soul-penetrating sound.

Then, between heaven and earth, suddenly, a vibrant rain of swords showered down, throughout the Imperial Realm, the sword intent materialized, transforming into raindrops.

The Triple Void Spaces retreated, leaving only void chaos.

Within the Imperial Realm, at this moment, at least many great mountains transformed into annihilation.

When this sword was unleashed, cries of anguish echoed from above the Nine Heavens, as if the heavens themselves were pierced by the sword intent.

When this sword was unleashed, Yu Zhang’s tsunami-like murderous waves instantly retreated, dissipated, the blood-red receded...

The thousands of martial cultivators present, suddenly felt like they were in a dream, their divine souls and bodies almost separating, lingering in a sense of life and death drift. Their minds became unclear.

Only a few, like Yang Su, forcibly maintained a shred of thought, but exactly because of this, Yang Su was almost terrified to the point of mind fragmentation, face pale like a corpse, heart near bursting.

Su Chen’s sword clearly wasn’t aimed at her, yet she felt an overwhelming sense of impending death, incredibly strong! Indescribably powerful!