Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 668: Chapter 668 Ye Qingchen Disappeared

"What? What did you say? Are you joking with me?" Xiao Xiao walked anxiously to the door. She reached out and pulled at it with all her might, but the door was as if it had been welded shut. No matter how much strength she used, she couldn’t open it.

"Little Girl Xiaoxiao, you might as well save your energy. The doors here can’t be opened just by pulling; they have to be unlocked from the inside."

Wu Chang felt extremely satisfied. Ye Qingchen has finally fallen into my hands. Little Girl Xiaoxiao will probably just be heartbroken for a little while. Once this all blows over, I’ll be able to live a blissful life with her!

However, Xiao Xiao muttered, "That’s impossible. My young master couldn’t be in trouble. The Saint Heir also said that the light shone because someone inside died. How could that person possibly be my young master?"

Wu Chang overheard her. He approached her comfortingly and said, "Xiao Xiao has a point. But based on past experience, the chances of death are much higher for those who enter." After all, this trial has never once failed since its creation. Besides, I personally watched Ye Qingchen disappear this time. Not even the gods could save him now!

However, in the next second, the door CLICKED open.

Ye Qingchen walked out, patting the dust off his clothes. "Oh, everyone’s here. Seems I’m a bit late again. Ah, there was a rather annoying little bird in there. I’m afraid I lost my grip and took care of it."

He gave Wu Chang an apologetic smile.

Wu Chang nearly coughed up a mouthful of blood. His plans had failed, time and time again. Throughout this entire journey, he was the only one getting hurt, and now he had been humiliated right on his own doorstep!

"What did you say? The bird inside... you killed it?! How is that possible!"

He had clearly watched Ye Qingchen vanish with his own eyes. How could the firebird be dead in the blink of an eye? What is Ye Qingchen’s true strength? But that’s impossible! I left a Sensory Element on the firebird. I didn’t sense it disappear at all!

"Ye Qingchen, stop pretending! There’s no way you could have killed what’s inside that easily!" Wu Chang latched onto this, mocking him viciously. So what if he got out? He knows the people outside are unaware of the situation, so he thinks he can put on a show for Xiao Xiao! But how could I, Wu Chang, let him have his way? Others might not know what happened, but I’m crystal clear on it!

Ye Qingchen just shrugged nonchalantly. "Dead is dead. It’s such a trivial matter, I have no reason to lie to you about it, do I?"

These words made Wu Chang scoff. "Ye Qingchen, there’s a limit to posturing! This is the Wuji Immortal Palace! How about this? I’ll bring the firebird out in a moment and let everyone see you for the fraud you are."

Wu Chang was arrogant, certain that the firebird inside was not dead.

Ye Qingchen replied directly, "Fine! If you can bring it out, I’ll admit to whatever you say. But if you can’t, you owe me an apology."

Wu Chang said nothing, simply turning to walk toward the door. However, after only two steps, he felt a rush of blood surge up his throat. His legs suddenly gave out, and he collapsed to the ground.

This sight made Wu Chang’s heart plummet.

"How can this be? Why... Why did the firebird just die?!"

Because of the Divine Sense he had left on the firebird, the connection between them hadn’t been directly severed. So, if the firebird was injured, he would also feel a reaction. Now, he was coughing up blood, and his connection to the firebird had been cut. That could only mean one thing: the firebird was dead!

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! How could that guy have killed the firebird?!" Wu Chang staggered to his feet. He turned to look at Ye Qingchen, his eyes filled with hatred.

This guy has made me lose face over and over again! I am the Saint Heir, adored by countless people! How dare this person be so arrogant?! This is a complete disregard for me and for my Wuji Immortal Palace!

Wu Chang’s eyes turned bloodshot with fury.

"Oh? Saint Heir, weren’t you going to call the firebird out? Why are you giving me that look?" Ye Qingchen said this deliberately. He had no reason to be courteous to someone who wanted him dead, even if that person was the Saint Heir. Besides, he had come here seeking treatment from Elder Chen, not this so-called Saint Heir!

"My, my! Elder Yang, I’ve been waiting for you for quite a while. What took you so long?" Suddenly, Elder Chen’s figure appeared behind the group.

Elder Yang, who had been enjoying the spectacle, turned around with a chuckle. "Ah, Elder Chen, the path to the Wuji Immortal Palace is quite entertaining!" he said pointedly.

Elder Chen, however, missed the implication and chided, "Hah! What’s so entertaining about that? The scenery inside the Wuji Immortal Palace is far better than those rundown trials. Anyway, I’m all prepared. Let’s head over quickly!"

He made an inviting gesture to the others.

Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao followed behind Elder Yang, while Wu Chang lagged at the very back.

"Huh? Saint Heir, is that you? Why do you look so disheveled?" Elder Chen was about to turn when he caught sight of the gloomy-faced, battered Wu Chang out of the corner of his eye.

Wu Chang snorted coldly. "Elder Chen, control your guests!"

With that, he stalked off without a backward glance.

Elder Chen was baffled. "What’s gotten into him now? Oh well, never mind." He quickened his pace to catch up with Elder Yang.

"By the way, Elder Yang, why did you summon me in such a hurry?" Elder Chen asked, walking beside him. When Elder Chen received the message, he only knew that Elder Yang had urgent business and assumed something was wrong with his health. But looking at him now, Elder Yang was hale and hearty; he hardly looked like someone in trouble.

"I came this time for my disciple," Elder Yang said, gesturing toward Ye Qingchen behind him.

Ye Qingchen gave Elder Chen a humble nod.

The moment Elder Chen’s eyes fell on Ye Qingchen, he stopped in his tracks. "Good heavens! My goodness! How did I not notice it before? The Demonic Qi inside this young man’s body is so dense!" he exclaimed, walking up to Ye Qingchen with a grave expression.

Hearing this, Ye Qingchen couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe. He could discern the Demonic Qi in my body with a single glance. He’s clearly no ordinary alchemist. That makes sense. There’s no way someone Elder Yang knows could be an ordinary person.

"Elder Chen, I..."

"HSS! Wait a moment!"

The more Elder Chen observed Ye Qingchen, the more he felt something was amiss. He extended his hand, and a gentle beam of light entered Ye Qingchen’s body. A moment later, that gentle light emerged, now a murky black color.

"Ah! No wonder Elder Yang was in such a rush! It turns out you’ve been afflicted with the Demon Clan’s Corpse Refining Technique!" Elder Chen exclaimed. "Tsk, tsk. It’s been quite a long time since I’ve come across something like this!" he murmured, stroking his beard.