King of Creation
Chapter 585 - 578: One Against Sixteen

Chapter 585: Chapter 578: One Against Sixteen

"He’s too arrogant, Ye Zhen is simply arrogant beyond the heavens, completely dismissive of everyone. Chief Yanz, go up and give him a harsh lesson, teach him a memorable one!"

"He’s really not taking us seriously, suggesting we all attack together, Brother Yanz. You just say the word, and we’ll all take him on!"

In an instant, the crowd surged, fueled not only by the warriors of the first group because of Ye Zhen’s audacity but also by the second and third group of martial artists, who couldn’t stand by any longer. The majority of them gave up watching their own group’s competition and flocked to the first group’s area.

"Is he arrogant? Maybe you won’t think so once you’ve seen him in action..." Dong Yan murmured within the crowd.

"All attack together? Ye Zhen, you’re really overestimating yourself!" With everyone’s encouragement, Yanz Jingshu sneered. "To deal with you, a third stage Vein Forging Realm martial artist, I alone am enough. Why would I need anyone else?"

"The truth is always unbelievable..."

"Anyone can boast, but let I, Yanz, witness a few of your superior moves before you talk big!" Forming a sword technique with his hand, Yanz Jingshu was about to strike at Ye Zhen.

Ye Zhen was thoroughly frustrated; he couldn’t believe this was not working and was preparing to engage in battle reluctantly when a voice suddenly stopped Yanz Jingshu, who was about to begin.

"Chief Yanz, since Ye Zhen is willing, why not oblige him?" Vice Sect Master Yao Sen’s voice abruptly rose. "Besides, it’ll be quite the spectacle for us to see one person take on a group, something I indeed haven’t seen much of!"

Upon hearing this, Yanz Jingshu’s eyes brightened suddenly. In fact, at the moment when Ye Zhen suggested one against a group, Yanz Jingshu was tempted to accept, but he couldn’t swallow his pride.

Wouldn’t that be openly admitting he couldn’t beat Ye Zhen?

Of course, this was precisely what Yanz Jingshu worried about, whether it was Ye Zhen’s accomplishments in breaking through the Sun and Moon Divine Altar or Huo Ming’s concession, all suggested Ye Zhen’s combat power was exceptionally formidable.

If he recklessly lost to Ye Zhen, he would have to relinquish his position as chief.

But with ten people attacking together, they would surely have a hundred percent chance of success!

The martial artists ranked in the top ten of Moonlight Hall, even those in the second and third stage of the Vein Forging Realm, could put up a fight. Yanz Jingshu refused to believe that a third stage Soul Sea Realm martial artist could be stronger than martial artists in the second and third stage of Vein Forging Realm.

He wanted to accept but couldn’t bring himself to do so!

However, Vice Sect Master Yao’s words gave him the perfect excuse. After all, it was the Vice Sect Master who suggested it, and he was simply following orders, so there was no shame in it.

"Since Vice Sect Master Yao commands, brothers, what are you waiting for? Come on up, let us properly witness Ye Zhen’s brilliant moves!" Yanz Jingshu called out to the audience below.

"The Sun and Moon Divine Altar’s top eleven, all of you, come up!"

"Hey, wouldn’t it be even more thrilling if everyone joined in?" Vice Sect Master Yao added, clearly with some malicious intent.

"Yeah, everyone should join in, that’d be best!" Ye Zhen’s voice caused Yao Sen to pause in his expression.

This scene made Tian Guizhang somewhat contemplative. Owing someone felt uncomfortable; he had just paid off 400,000 mid-grade Spirit Crystals to Ye Zhen, and he was still far from settling the full debt, so he immediately pondered the opportunity.

"Old Yao, shall we bet again? I could give you a chance to win your money back," Tian Guizhang suggested.

Tian Guizhang’s proposal caused Yao Sen to hesitate for a moment. A flash of temptation was evident in his gaze; indeed, this was a fantastic opportunity to turn his fortunes around.

But abnormalities forewarn of evil omens.

One against sixteen, normally, there’s no chance to win. But not only was Ye Zhen full of confidence, so was Tian Guizhang, and that was suspicious.

Losing or winning 400,000 mid-grade Spirit Crystals was a minor matter, but if he lost to Tian Guizhang again, the domineering prestige he had carefully cultivated in the Divine Sect over the years might waver.

"Ha ha, Ye Zhen taking on sixteen is already exciting enough, let’s just focus on the competition!" Yao Sen shook his head.

"Old Fox!"

Tian Guizhang cursed inwardly but had to let it go. Just as Yao Sen thought, Tian Guizhang couldn’t figure out where Ye Zhen’s confidence came from, but considering everything he knew about Ye Zhen, he’d never been off the mark, and instinctively, Tian Guizhang had faith in Ye Zhen too.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!

At Ye Zhen’s call, the fifteen other martial artists from group one leapt onto the stage one after another, forming a circle that enclosed Ye Zhen within the martial arts arena.

Even Huo Ming, who had previously conceded, stepped onto the martial arts arena again.

After all, there is no first in literature and no second in martial arts. Huo Ming’s concession was because he had seen Ye Zhen’s formidable might and didn’t want to fight, preferring to conserve his strength for a better outcome.

But with Ye Zhen claiming to take on sixteen, he was utterly disbelieving and naturally had to participate.

"Ye Zhen, one against sixteen—don’t regret it!" Once everyone was positioned, Yanz Jingshu spoke up softly.

"Do I look like someone who would have regrets?"

With a slight sinking motion, the dazzling Purple Jade Spirit Armor already covered Ye Zhen’s entire body. Placing his hands in a gesture signifying battle from all directions, Ye Zhen said in a deep voice, "Please!"

Almost simultaneously, the overwhelming fluctuations of spiritual power soared as the sixteen martial artists from Moonlight Hall encircled Ye Zhen, their bodies ablaze with Spirit Light. The moment various Protective Spirit Forces and Spirit Armors surfaced, their radiant weapons all pointed at Ye Zhen.

However, none of them rushed to attack but instead looked towards their leader, Yanz Jingshu.

"Ye Zhen, you go first! I fear if we attack at the same time, you’ll have no chance at all!" Yanz Jingshu shouted.

"Better together. If I go first, I’m afraid you won’t get a chance to strike at all!"

"Arrogance!"

"He’s too audacious!"

"Attack!"

Amidst the roaring outcry, a massive surge of spiritual power erupted. Whether it was Sword Gang, Blade Aura, Spear Light, or Fire Shadows, in nearly the same moment, sixteen brilliant attacks bore down on Ye Zhen like sixteen Flood Dragons.

And in that instant, everyone held their breath, including Tian Guizhang, Yao Sen, Fengh Qingyue, Tus De, and Jio Yuanxiu—high-level martial artists of the Vein Forging Realm.

Everyone held their breath, intently staring at the first martial arts platform, afraid of missing any detail. As for the battles on the second and third platforms, they had completely stopped, with everyone’s attention now on this one.

Boom!

Sixteen beams of light instantly blasted toward the very center where Ye Zhen stood, each beam containing a different type of attribute spiritual power. The collision of such complex forces, mixing the Five Elements Spiritual Power, immediately caused a violent explosion.

The booming never ceased, with shockwaves spreading in all directions. The central area was instantly covered by dazzling light, causing the entire martial arts arena to shake violently.

"It can’t be over just like that..."

The martial artists from the second and third groups looked at the relentlessly exploding center with some disappointment and some concern, as by now, they could no longer see Ye Zhen.

However, on the eastern side of the platform, Vein Forging Realm martial artists such as Tian Guozhang, Yao Sen, Fengh Qingyue, and Ji Yuanxiu were gazing up at the sky, their expressions filled with surprise.

Even Chen Changxing, the Second Commander of the Sun and Moon Divine Guards, couldn’t help but exclaim, "What incredible speed!"

"Swoosh!"

Just in that moment, with a piercing sound, a purple seal suddenly descended from the sky, bearing down with a terrifying momentum upon everyone’s heads.

"There!"

Someone immediately spotted Ye Zhen’s figure above the explosion.

"Kill!"

With a soft shout, Yanz Jingshu and the seven martial artists beside him soared into the sky, unleashing their Sword Light Blade Aura toward the Purple Jade Seal, intending to shatter Ye Zhen’s seal, while another eight martial artists surged up from another side, bypassing the continuous center of the explosion, and attacked Ye Zhen from behind!

Eight fierce attacks simultaneously targeted the Purple Jade Seal in the air!

"Suppress!"

As these words were uttered, the Purple Jade Seal suspended in the sky suddenly condensed, and a misty light spread out, bringing a feeling of incredible heaviness that seemed to emerge from the seal.

To everyone’s perception, the Purple Jade Seal at that moment was not a mere seal, but a colossal mountain, one that could suppress everything!

Pfft, pfft, pfft!

First to shatter was the Ocean Sword Qi that Yanz Jingshu was so proud of, followed by Zheng Ling’s Golden Plum Seal. All attacks, every single one aimed at the Purple Jade Seal, melted away like ice and snow under it’s suppression.

As they collapsed, the Purple Jade Seal sank down with the momentum!

"Explode!"

Boom!

A purple burst of light exploded on the martial arts platform like the sun, blindingly brilliant.

"No good!"

"Someone could get hurt!"

Tian Guizhang shouted in alarm, his face suddenly expressing shock and bewilderment. Not just Tian Guizhang, but all the Vein Forging Realm powerhouses present showed colors of horror, including Punishment Hall Elder Tus De, who also had a shocked expression.

"This Purple Jade Seal’s power, can it already be comparable to a Divine Power Martial Skill?"

After setting off one Purple Jade Seal, Ye Zhen stepped forward without looking back, without any visible movements, yet his speed was as swift as a thunderbolt.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

Almost the instant Ye Zhen’s figure disappeared, the attacks of the other eight martial artists pursuing him from the other side bombarded the spot where Ye Zhen had just been standing.

"Chase!"

Huo Ming bellowed, leading the seven warriors as they fanned out to encircle Ye Zhen. In the distance, hundred-meter-long Sword Gang and Blade Aura chased after Ye Zhen like shooting stars!

Swoosh!

A Purple Jade Seal, tearing through the air with a whooshing sound, suddenly met Huo Ming and his men head-on. Seeing this, Huo Ming cried out in horror, "Be careful!"

In an instant, the eight pursuing martial artists changed color, swiftly twisting their bodies, trying to avoid the approaching purple seal.

"Explode... Suppress!"

The moment "explode" was spoken, Ye Zhen changed his mind on a whim, his Divine Sense moving instantly to transform the would-be exploding Purple Jade Seal into suppressing force.

The power of the Purple Jade Seal was too domineering; a direct explosion could potentially lead to fatalities!

Even though Huo Ming had the foresight to act quickly, he was still in the center and couldn’t dodge it. Including him, four martial artists were immediately enveloped by the force field of the Purple Jade Seal and fell from the sky like shooting stars, each feeling as if there was a mountain weighing on them!

"Explode!"

At the same time, the word "explode" abruptly sounded in Huo Ming’s ears, scaring him out of his wits.

Just before, the Purple Jade Seal had first suppressed Yanz Jingshu’s and the other seven martial artists’ attacks, weakening them before then bursting open.

Even so, six people spat out blood on the spot, and one with the severest injuries had sustained internal damage. Only Yanz Jingshu and Zheng Ling hadn’t spat blood, but even they were clearly not in good shape.

If it was that terrifying against eight people after first dispersing and weakening their full-strength attack,

Now it’s just the four of them...

Huo Ming’s heart suddenly sank.

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