Super Combat Soldier
Chapter 901 - 900 【Kill 1 to Warn 100】

Chapter 901: Chapter 900 【Kill 1 to Warn 100】

"My God, such powerful Martial Arts True Power, it’s blinding."

"What sort of Martial Arts Divine Skill has Ye Tianchen cultivated?"

"Too powerful, it makes one unable to open their eyes."

"With such strength, attempting to seize the treasures from him this time won’t be easy."

Bang! A thunderous roar echoed, and while other martial artists quickly retreated to avoid Ye Tianchen’s foot, Quan Qingyi also tried to escape. Unfortunately, Ye Tianchen had locked onto him. When Quan Qingyi reached a small hillock, Ye Tianchen’s foot executed a shock kill, shaking the entire land. The power of Ye Tianchen’s stomp was evident, stirring up clouds of dust that made many instinctively shield themselves, not daring to look at the place where Ye Tianchen’s foot landed.

When everything settled, someone used the "Wind Rises Without Cause" Martial Arts Divine Skill to blow away the dust. All the martial artists present looked towards the place where Ye Tianchen’s foot suppressed. His right foot remained colossal, his expression stern, without even glancing down at his foot.

"This... the bronze seal is broken?"

"The bronze seal, crafted by at least a Late Martial Venerate, shattered just like that under Ye Tianchen’s flesh?"

Some saw the bronze seal used by Quan Qingyi. At this moment, the bronze seal had no Divine Power flowing, cracked into pieces, completely unable to withstand the suppression of Ye Tianchen’s foot.

"Is Quan Qingyi shock-killed? Ye Tianchen has caused great trouble."

"This kid really has no way out now. Quan Qingyuan definitely won’t spare him; he’s doomed!"

Ye Tianchen coldly glanced at everyone present, not saying a word. He wasn’t someone who boasted or made harsh threats, but if anyone provoked him, he would respond with fists. This decisive and ruthless nature made him most feared.

When Ye Tianchen put away his Martial Arts Divine Skill, he floated in mid-air, glancing towards Flame Valley not far away, not leaving immediately. This was because Quan Qingyi wasn’t dead yet, his spirit and form not yet annihilated. Though his body was stomped into pulp by Ye Tianchen, his head remained. As long as the head was there, his soul hadn’t dissipated, and there was still hope for rescue.

"Ah... you little bastard, you dare to kill me and destroy my body. I’ll make you wish for death over life," Quan Qingyi shouted angrily at Ye Tianchen.

Quan Qingyi still believed that Ye Tianchen didn’t truly dare to kill him, having only destroyed his lower body, implying hesitation for complete extermination. Most present also shared this view, thinking Ye Tianchen intentionally left himself a way out.

"Ye Tianchen, despite his incredible strength, doesn’t dare to fully eliminate Quan Qingyi, after all."

"A person should always leave themselves a way out..."

Poof!

A burst of blood splattered, brain matter scattered everywhere. Quan Qingyi was dead, thoroughly annihilated in both spirit and form, killed by a single finger’s true power from Ye Tianchen. He never expected to die, to be killed by Ye Tianchen without even a chance to beg for mercy.

This action by Ye Tianchen left everyone present stunned, speechless, especially those who originally wanted to curry favor with Quan Qingyi or forge connections. They were all dumbfounded, unable to utter a word.

"This..."

"Quan Qingyi just died like that..."

"Such powerful strength, to slay a strong person of the same realm without the slightest effort, this child is an anomaly!"

No one expected that Ye Tianchen dared to shock kill Quan Qingyi, even less did they expect that he would actually kill Quan Qingyi just like that. Both were of the Mid-stage Martial Sovereign realm, yet Quan Qingyi was so easily defeated. In reality, given Quan Qingyi’s cultivation realm, he could at least have fought several rounds with Ye Tianchen. It’s just that he was too arrogant, too dismissive of Ye Tianchen, and because of that, he was stomped to death alive, not only dead but humiliated to the extreme. Unfortunately, his form and spirit were extinguished, leaving no more chances.

Hearing the discussions, Ye Tianchen said nothing but strode toward Flame Valley. This time, martial artists standing in front of Ye Tianchen all spontaneously moved aside to make a path. At least for now, no one dared to provoke this porcupine that is Ye Tianchen. Decisive in battle, with exceptional courage and unfathomable combat strength, anyone rushing up at this moment would likely find that Ye Tianchen would show no mercy and begin a killing spree. Here, there was virtually no one standing on Ye Tianchen’s side. If he showed any weakness or exposed any flaws, many would seize the opportunity to strike and kill him.

Striding forward, Ye Tianchen walked step by step toward Flame Valley. The entire valley was ablaze with roaring flames, and even when still about ten miles away, Ye Tianchen could feel a surge of intense heat hitting him. The burning sensation was really hard to bear. If one were not a martial artist, just an ordinary mortal, they’d probably be incinerated to ashes just by getting close.

No one knows when Flame Valley formed, it’s an era that cannot be traced. The flames here have been burning for at least hundreds of thousands of years, or even millions, and have never been extinguished. Why they formed, even more, people don’t know. Many speculate that within the center of Flame Valley is an ignition point, as long as the central flames aren’t extinguished, the surrounding flames will keep burning. However, nobody knows what sort of thing is burning at the center of Flame Valley, and no one has been able to go there.

For ages, martial artists on Earth divided the flame levels in Flame Valley into four levels altogether. Usually, if one’s cultivation reaches the middle late-stage Martial Venerate, they can basically operate at the periphery of Flame Valley, using strong Martial Arts True Power to protect themselves, not to be burned to ash by the flames. But the flames at the edge are the weakest; the deeper one goes, the less bearable it becomes. The flames at the edge are called the first layer. There’s a legend that no one has ever reached the center of Flame Valley, the fourth layer, where even someone in the Emperor Realm would presumably have to be extremely cautious not to touch the flames. Among those historically recorded to enter Flame Valley, only Master Fang Zheng stands out. Yet, Master Fang Zheng only reached the second layer of Flame Valley. Afterward, the story goes, Master Fang Zheng said nothing, only advising martial artists watching the excitement not to enter Flame Valley, as non-Emperors could not control it. It’s a pity that Master Fang Zheng passed away. Otherwise, Ye Tianchen could have asked for some insights this time.

"Are we just letting Ye Tianchen enter?"

"Then what do you want to do?"

"Hmph, I really want to kill him right here and split all the treasures he’s got on him. This kid is like a treasure vault, making one a bit unwilling to let go."

"What can unwillingness do? This kid’s combat strength is unfathomable, exterminating strong individuals of the same realm as if slaughtering chickens or dogs, hardly anyone present dares to provoke him."

"No need to worry, Ye Tianchen won’t leave alive. The organization holding Dongfang Meng captive this time is hugely powerful. Even if he gets lucky and escapes, he will be gravely injured and on the brink of death. Then won’t our opportunity come?"

Seeing Ye Tianchen striding step by step toward Flame Valley, some ruthless and greedy individuals plotted murder and looting, refusing to let go. After all, Ye Tianchen carried the "Yijin Jing" cultivation treasure book, three Ancient Divine Swords, the supremely mysterious "Holy Heaven Prison," treasures capable of stirring anyone’s heart. They all wanted to claim them for their own, thus invisibly multiplying Ye Tianchen’s foes.

Swish!

Suddenly, a burly and robust figure blocked Ye Tianchen’s path. Ye Tianchen raised an eyebrow, which startled many people, some secretly delighted that someone dared to stop Ye Tianchen. If this person could keep Ye Tianchen at bay, then they would have a chance to snatch Ye Tianchen’s treasures, causing considerable excitement among many.

"Is it you?" When the person turned around, Ye Tianchen was slightly dazed, his tone a bit surprised.

"Hehe, Brother Ye, long time no see. How about letting me accompany you into Flame Valley this time?" The newcomer, with a large saber on his back and a full beard, smiled and said to Ye Tianchen.

Unexpectedly, the one who suddenly stepped out to block Ye Tianchen was the bearded man seen at parting in the Purple Bamboo Great Saint’s tomb. His sudden appearance here truly surprised Ye Tianchen, and the bearded man even proposed entering Flame Valley together, leaving Ye Tianchen curious about his intent.

Ye Tianchen didn’t know much about the bearded man and He Chang, but instinctively felt these two weren’t bad people, at least not those who commit acts of violence indiscriminately or resort to unscrupulous means to achieve their goals. However, the Martial Arts World is bloodthirsty and brutal; often, those around you can become your enemies at any time, waiting to take your life. Such people are not rare, and such events are common. This is the unfathomable, bloody Martial Arts World.

"Of course, but it’s dangerous. Many here wish to take my life. Aren’t you afraid going with me?" Ye Tianchen asked with a smile.

"Our relationship, for now, can be said to be just a casual meeting. I think these people won’t do anything to me, and the large saber on my back isn’t merely for show. I want to go into Flame Valley with you because I want to see the place myself, having each other’s backs, lest I accidentally die in there without anyone to collect my remains!" The bearded man replied with a hearty laugh. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian.com to vote for it. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)