"Who are you?"
Ye Qingchen looked at the young man in splendid attire before him.
"I am Xu Fanshan, a Human Immortal Eighth Layer! My father is the Great Elder of Ice Mechanism Sect!" the young man declared arrogantly.
Ice Mechanism Sect has a certain reputation in the Extreme North, and his father is an Earth Immortal Second Layer. Xu Fanshan thought that upon hearing this, Ye Qingchen would be moved, but Ye Qingchen’s gaze remained indifferent, as if he was merely observing a trivial creature!
"Mr. Ye, this is my senior brother; he has always been somewhat hot-tempered. Please forgive him!" Tang Mei’Er quickly explained.
Ye Qingchen remained noncommittal.
How would he bother to argue with such juniors?
If Xu Fanshan knew that just yesterday, the father he relied on, the Great Elder of Ice Mechanism Sect, behaved in complete reverence before him, the opponent probably wouldn’t dare speak this way.
But Xu Fanshan hadn’t witnessed that scene, so naturally he wouldn’t believe it. He stepped forward and said, "Ye Qingchen, everyone says you are peerless in Martial Dao. Why do you not dare show some skills? Are you afraid?"
"What did you say?"
Tang Mei’Er was immediately anxious. She quickly glanced at her other senior brothers and sisters, hoping they would stand up and advise Xu Fanshan. Unexpectedly, the girl with the ponytail, after carefully scrutinizing Ye Qingchen, shook her head and remarked:
"Mr. Ye, I can’t believe it either. Compared to the Earth Immortals we know, you fall so short. Wouldn’t it be better to show us some skill?"
"Yes, Mr. Ye, please show us!"
"Mr. Ye!"
The disciples of the Ice Mechanism Sect clamored.
In their view,
Ye Qingchen was of a similar age to them, nowhere near the divine prestige rumored outside. Not only daring to oppose the Zhan Family, but also supposedly having mastery in Dual Cultivation of Pills and Martial Arts, which seemed exaggerated and beyond their understanding.
He’s most likely a fraud.
"Mr. Ye, do you have the courage to show us your skill?" Xu Fanshan stood there, displaying a calm and composed demeanor like a master.
Ye Qingchen nodded slightly, then slowly shook his head, "You, are not enough."
"Me?"
Xu Fanshan’s eyes flashed with a hint of humiliation.
As a Human Immortal Eighth Layer powerhouse, he was unafraid even of Human Immortal Ninth Layer opponents. Even within Ice Mechanism Sect, he was considered one of the top disciples, yet Ye Qingchen looked down on him.
"Hmph!"
He suddenly stomped his foot, True Qi circulating.
Instantly, the entire Ice City shook, causing an uproar within the city.
Afterward, Xu Fanshan proudly looked at Ye Qingchen. He was confident that this stomp had already demonstrated his capability. Further, there were disciples from Ice Mechanism Sect excitedly exclaiming:
"Senior Brother Xu, are you about to reach Human Immortal Ninth Layer?"
"Indeed!"
Xu Fanshan nodded proudly.
Several disciples of Ice Mechanism Sect turned slightly pale; such talent was considered top-tier even within Ice Mechanism Sect. Only Tang Mei’Er secretly shook her head, questioning whether such strength was worth flaunting before Ye Qingchen.
She recalled when she first met Ye Qingchen, his power far exceeded Xu Fanshan, let alone now.
Sure enough.
Ye Qingchen stood with hands behind his back, shaking his head:
"Not enough!"
"You..."
Xu Fanshan’s expression changed.
"If Xu Fanshan isn’t enough, how about adding me?"
At this moment, the ponytail girl also stepped forward. "I am also Human Immortal Ninth Layer, isn’t that sufficient?"
"Not enough!"
Ye Qingchen continued to shake his head.
This time, even the other disciples present showed displeasure.
"Enough, Xu Fanshan! If you continue, I will turn hostile!" As someone else prepared to step forward, Tang Mei’Er couldn’t hold back but shouted. After speaking, she ignored the pale-faced Xu Fanshan and turned to Ye Qingchen:
"Mr. Ye, shall I accompany you around Ice City?"
"Alright!"
Ye Qingchen nodded.
After speaking, the two of them turned and left directly, leaving behind Xu Fanshan with a face filled with jealousy, as well as a group of indignant disciples from Ice Mechanism Sect.
...
"This bastard!"
After Ye Qingchen left, Xu Fanshan could no longer hold back his anger and cursed fiercely, "What nonsense Mr. Ye, I see he’s nothing but a fraudulent swindler!"
"Exactly, exactly!"
The others nodded in agreement.
Especially the ponytail girl, who snorted disdainfully, "The claim that he killed an Earth Immortal, I don’t believe for a minute; otherwise how could he not dare face the two of us?"
Xu Fanshan seethed with jealousy upon hearing her words.
He, the son of the Great Elder of Ice Mechanism Sect, a Human Immortal Eighth Layer, could he really be lesser than a swindler?
"Senior Sister Zhao, you must help me!" Xu Fanshan looked at the ponytail girl.
"Of course, I definitely won’t let this swindler succeed!" The ponytail girl snorted coldly, "Let’s find a place to sit down and plan carefully, uncover his true self!"
...
Meanwhile.
Tang Mei’Er had led Ye Qingchen through most of Ice City before stopping, "Mr. Ye, I really didn’t expect some people to be so disrespectful, thank you for holding back..."
Perhaps others don’t know, but how could she not be aware of Ye Qingchen’s strength?
Ye Qingchen, who once fought his way out of Ice Crystal Lake, bathing the landscape in blood over three thousand miles, even Half-Step Earth Immortals seemed like ants before him. His strength now grew even more, standing as the Extreme North Crocodile; what were a few Human Immortals to him?
"Rest assured, I won’t argue with them!" Ye Qingchen shook his head. In his eyes, people like Xu Fanshan were mere ants; if truly provoked, he could just crush them with a slap.
"That’s good!"
Tang Mei’Er let out a sigh of relief, then suddenly upheld her hands and smiled broadly, "Oh, by the way, why were you in such a hurry to return to Taotian Palace previously, was the matter resolved? I heard you came this time specifically to find the Ice and Snow Divine Palace, any clues?"
"It’s resolved, naturally!" Ye Qingchen sighed deeply, "But there is no sign of the Ice and Snow Divine Palace yet."
"The Ice and Snow Divine Palace in the Extreme North is originally the most mysterious existence, I’m afraid it will take quite some effort! However, don’t worry, effort won’t betray those who seek, maybe you’ll soon catch wind of the Ice and Snow Divine Palace!"
Tang Mei’Er said with a smile.
Ye Qingchen nodded, suddenly his gaze sharpened, looking into the distance, deep in thought.
Tang Mei’Er curiously gazed into the horizon but saw nothing, puzzled she asked, "I remember when you returned from the Extreme North, you were only at the Human Immortal Ninth Layer, yet in this short month you’ve broken through to Earth Immortal! The elders from our sect, no matter which one achieved Earth Immortal, took a long time..."
Ye Qingchen’s expression gradually became solemn, he slowly straightened up, speaking in low tones to Tang Mei’Er beside him:
"Quickly run!"
"What’s happening?"
Tang Mei’Er was stunned.
Before he had time to react, a thunderous shout had already echoed across the whole world at that moment, reverberating throughout the vast Ice City:
"Ye Qingchen, surrender your life!"