Chapter 49: Challenge Letter

While Ye Chen was fully preparing Ye Feng, Ye Lingtian on the other side was also not idle.

This battle was related to the struggle between the two princes. If they won, the position of the Ye family would surely advance further. Maybe they could even take over the Right Army and become the only marshal of the empire.

Moreover, this was a battle they couldn't afford to lose. Otherwise, the position of the Ye family's patriarch might not belong to him anymore.

At this moment, Ye Long was in the training ground, fighting fiercely with several martial artists from the Ye family. His attacks were extremely violent.

"At the True Martial Second Layer, and practicing the True-Grade martial art, Shadowless Sword, leaving no trace of the sword's passage. It's formidable. It seems like victory is assured," said the third elder with a sinister smile at Ye Lingtian's side.

Whether it was Ye Feng or Ye Chen, they had long been kicked out of the main family. There shouldn't be any trace of them in the imperial city's arena.

Since they dared to get involved, there was only a dead end for them.

Ye Lingtian remained calm, but there was a chilling light flickering in his eyes. The Shadowless Sword was specially prepared for Ye Long. With its invisible sword aura, it made it impossible for the opponent to defend against it. In an instant, it could behead the enemy.

With Ye Long's realm and this martial art, there was no reason for Ye Chen to survive.

However, this wasn't enough. He still had preparations to make.

This battle must not be lost. It was the first decisive battle in choosing sides. The future might depend on this battle.

"This battle not only has to be won but also won handsomely. Ye Chen and his son are still in Xuantian Academy, right?" Ye Lingtian said.

"The entire imperial city is not a place for them to stay. If they don't hide in the academy, where else can they go?" The third elder sneered.

"Send them a challenge letter and tell them that they have half a month to wait for their doom," Ye Lingtian said, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. Victory was in their grasp for this battle, so the location would be chosen at the Xuantian Academy.

He wanted the entire imperial city to see that the Ye family was under his control, and the Third Prince didn't have the strength to challenge the Crown Prince.

"Understood," the third elder also smiled.

The Ye family's challenge letter was sent to the academy, causing waves of commotion in the seemingly calm but secretly turbulent academy.

"No wonder the dean didn't intervene to drive them away. It turns out the Ye family wants to take action personally."

"With the Ye family making a move, Ye Chen and his son won't be able to stay any longer."

"Dare to linger? Ridiculous. The Ye family's challenge letter means that if they don't leave, they'll be exterminated. There's no way they can stay and wait for death, right?"

The entire academy was buzzing with excitement. This time, it wasn't Lin Xiao, Lin Feng, and the others making a move, but the Ye family.

If Ye Chen and his son didn't have the sense to leave, they would probably end up dead in the academy. Even Ye Shuixian wouldn't be able to protect them.

Some of the more insightful disciples seemed a bit nervous.

They had heard that Ye Chen and his son were actually working for the Third Prince, using them to challenge the Crown Prince.

This battle seemed to be the Ye family's affair, but secretly, it was a confrontation between the two princes.

They didn't know if Ye Chen and his son could contend with Ye Lingtian and his son.

Would the Crown Prince crush the challenge of the Third Prince, or would the Third Prince sever the Crown Prince's arm?

Of course, most people didn't have high hopes for Ye Chen and his son.

After all, Ye Lingtian was the patriarch of the Ye family, and his strength was evident. As for Ye Feng, he seemed to be just a minor Spirit Martial Realm cultivator who had come to the imperial city. Could he really compete with Ye Lingtian in just a few months?

As for Ye Chen, although he had some talent and was not weaker than the three geniuses of the imperial city, he had not yet risen to prominence. Even if he had made some breakthroughs, could he reach the True Martial Realm?

The Ye family had already spread the news that Ye Long was already at the True Martial Second Layer. Did Ye Chen have a chance of winning?

Everyone was waiting to see Ye Chen and his son leave the imperial city. Even Li Qianzhong had come to their training ground.

"It's time to leave. If you leave now, you can still save your lives," Li Qianzhong said coldly.

"It seems you haven't taken my words to heart," Ye Chen looked calmly at Li Qianzhong.

Li Qianzhong's pupils constricted, and he said, "Even if the Third Prince can't protect you, why be a pawn and sacrifice yourself for nothing?"

"I, Ye Chen, don't need others to protect me. Who can dictate whether I live or die?" Ye Chen sneered. He had also heard the rumors in the imperial city.

Was he a pawn of the Third Prince?

Did he need the Third Prince's protection?

These people were just wishful thinkers.

"Hmph! Stubborn to the end!" Li Qianzhong snorted heavily. "If it weren't for not wanting to see Shuixian sad, why would I bother to persuade you again? Since you insist on seeking death, there's nothing more to say. Half a month later, let's see how you die."

With that, Li Qianzhong turned and left.

"I'll say it one last time. If you stop, my promise still stands. I advise you not to go any further down this path and seek your own death," Ye Chen said coldly.

Li Qianzhong's footsteps paused.

Even now, still spouting such arrogant words?

You're nothing more than a dog of the Third Prince, what right do you have to be so arrogant?

Do you think the Third Prince is the ruler of the empire? Poor little ants, the absolute support in your eyes is nothing more than fish meat. In half a month, you probably won't even know how you'll die.

Moreover, the people from the Northern Cold Palace are about to arrive.

If Li Jiangmo dares to cause trouble, he'll also die.

"Good words are hard to persuade a stubborn ghost. If you want to die, it's up to you," leaving these words behind, Li Qianzhong no longer lingered and walked away.

"Chen'er," Wu Qingxue said in a serious tone.

Ye Chen remained calm, but there was a cold light flickering in his eyes.

"After dealing with the Ye family, we will leave the imperial city. Whoever dares to stop us, kill!"

"Understood!" Wu Qingxue's expression became solemn, then she said, "Chen'er, I want to seclude myself."

"Are you going to break through to the Martial Emperor Realm?" Ye Chen nodded gently. In the past two months, Wu Qingxue and Ye Feng had been constantly fighting. Although it was just sparring, Ye Chen had also given them some guidance.

Wu Qingxue was already at the peak of the True Martial Realm. After two months of battle and enlightenment, she was showing signs of breaking through.

"Yes," Wu Qingxue nodded in response.

"The Martial Emperor Realm controls the rules of heaven and earth, and can travel through the void. This realm is equivalent to the Elemental Pool. Here is the recipe for the Boundary Breaking Pill. With your strength, you should be able to refine it, which can increase your chances of breaking through by thirty percent," Ye Chen listed out a prescription.

Although he didn't understand the Martial Emperor Realm, since it was a requirement to travel through the void, it was equivalent to the Elemental Pool realm.

So the Boundary Breaking Pill would be useful to Wu Qingxue.

Of course, he reduced the proportion of spiritual materials, as Wu Qingxue didn't cultivate the rules of the Immortal Martial Realm. The medicinal power of the original Boundary Breaking Pill might be too strong, which could have adverse effects.

A weaker version of the Boundary Breaking Pill would suffice.

"Thank you very much, Chen'er," Wu Qingxue said gratefully.

"Go ahead," Ye Chen waved his hand.

After Wu Qingxue left, Ye Feng spoke, "Chen'er, Qingxue is quite good. Why don't you let her cultivate another set of rules?"

Ye Chen shook his head and said, "Her martial arts realm is higher than yours. If she were to start over, it would be a pity. Let her cultivate according to the rules of the Canglan Continent. If she can break through to the void one day, I will help her convert her elemental energy."

"Moreover, I value her soul cultivation more. She is more suitable for soul cultivation than martial cultivation."

Ye Chen guided Wu Qingxue in alchemy and gave her soul-refining techniques, showing that he valued her path of alchemy and soul cultivation. He hoped she would cultivate her soul power.

As for martial arts, there was no need to start over. If she could enter the Immortal Martial Realm, she could directly convert the rules.

Of course, there was another reason. Wu Qingxue could still serve as his martial attendant in her current state. If she started over in the Immortal Martial Realm, it would be a burden.

"Father, Chen'er," at this moment, a voice sounded, and Ye Chen and his son turned around.