Chapter 208: With Orders in Hand

"Leader, should I make a move?" 

Clearly falling behind, being toyed with by Ye Wujin, the other members of the Yan Yun Army all volunteered.

However, the leader of the Yan Yun Army waved his hand. "Ye Wujin has no intent to kill. This battle will benefit Zhao Jijin considerably. If there are no unforeseen circumstances, there's no need for me to intervene."

And so, Zhao Jijin battled against Ye Wujin for quite some time, almost unleashing all his lifelong learning. But in the end, he didn't touch Ye Wujin in the slightest, only being pushed back continuously.

Finally, he stopped and didn't make another move, just standing in midair, looking at Ye Wujin with a complex expression.

"Thank you for your guidance. I, Zhao Jijin, won't make another move from now on."

It took him a long time to thank Ye Wujin after the battle. His feelings were undoubtedly the most profound after such a battle. Although Ye Wujin's words were harsh, each one hit the nail on the head, greatly benefiting him.

He dared to confirm that after this event, even if he couldn't break through, his spear technique would become even stronger, and his combat power would undoubtedly advance further.

"Not bad for a start." 

Ye Wujin nodded calmly. If after such a battle, the opponent didn't gain any insights, they would be of no use, even if they humiliated the Immortal Pavilion.

"Leader, I..." 

Zhao Jijin stepped back and bowed to the leader.

"No need to say more. You did nothing wrong." 

The leader of the Yan Yun Army didn't blame him. Instead, he praised Zhao Jijin's actions.

Then, he walked forward and looked directly at Ye Wujin. "Ye Wujin, you've guided my brothers. I should be grateful, but I have orders to follow. Zhao is obliged to make a move."

"How do you want to fight?" Ye Wujin asked calmly.

"I'm alone. If I lose, I'll leave immediately. If I win, you'll come with us for a trip. How about that?" Zhao Jijin proposed, a gentlemanly approach to the fight.

"As you wish." Ye Wujin accepted the challenge.

"Good!" 

Zhao Jijin's expression became solemn as he slowly raised his palm, extending one finger. In an instant, the sky thundered, countless thunderbolts surged, all converging into the giant finger, as if the heavens were extending a finger to crush all things.

Following that, the sky shook, thunder roared, and countless thunderbolts gathered within the giant finger, causing it to swell to thousands of feet.

"It's the leader's ultimate skill—the Thunderous Emperor's Finger. I didn't expect the leader to value Ye Wujin so much. He used his ultimate skill right from the start, holding nothing back."

The members of the Yan Yun Army marveled.

Onlookers around couldn't help but feel shocked. The thousands of feet tall finger exuded terrifying pressure, even stronger than that of the previous opponent, Red Spear. They wondered if Ye Wujin could withstand it.

However, Ye Wujin remained calm and even showed a sense of relief.

"Your finger carries thunder, indicating the power of stars. It seems you're only half a step away from the realm of Immortal Martial Arts. Well done." Ye Wujin commented, revealing two faint shadows of divine beasts within his own finger, roaring as if they were escaping, ready to slay gods and extinguish immortals.

In the next moment, the divine beast finger blossomed, expanding rapidly. In contrast to Zhao Jijin's Thunderous Emperor's Finger, it seemed less formidable at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, one could see countless cracks appearing in Zhao Jijin's finger, gradually spreading in all directions and covering it entirely. Finally, with a loud explosion, the Thunderous Emperor's Finger was completely shattered.

"Oh no!" 

At the moment when the Thunderous Emperor's Finger shattered, Zhao Jijin's expression changed drastically.

He stomped his foot and retreated.

But Ye Wujin's speed was too fast, or perhaps he had already anticipated the direction of the battle. His second move followed immediately after the first.

Countless winds were condensed within his palm, extending to Zhao Jijin's front. With a horizontal slap, it directly struck Zhao Jijin's chest.

Qi erupted, and shockwaves swept out, shattering Zhao Jijin's armor. The residual force continued to crush, causing cracking sounds to be heard. Obviously, Zhao Jijin's ribs had been broken.

He hurriedly swung both palms to push Ye Wujin back, dispelling a large amount of the residual force.

Despite this, his body was still like a kite with a broken string, flying backward, retreating thousands of feet, and spitting out blood from his mouth.

The people watching around were shocked.

They didn't expect the leader of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom to be defeated so easily by Ye Wujin.

How could this be possible?

Most shocked of all was Zhao Jijin himself.

Only after fighting against Ye Wujin did he realize how terrifying Ye Wujin was.

That sword-like finger aura, its power was astonishing. Even his strongest ultimate skill was unable to match its might.

Then, the palm strike with the winds condensed within, broke through all his defenses and shattered his armor like nothing. It was like facing an unstoppable force.

He knew he was no match for Ye Wujin.

Everyone in the Yan Yun Army was trembling, showing expressions of disbelief.

The leader's combat power was well known to them. He was almost an Immortal Martial Arts expert. Even a weaker Immortal Martial Arts First Level wouldn't be Zhao Jijin's match. Yet, Ye Wujin, who was only at the sixth level of Saint Martial Arts, managed to gain the upper hand.

How could this be possible?

They were all excited, clenching their fists tightly and hoping to lend their meager strength to Ye Wujin.

"Zhao lost. We'll leave Nine Hades now. Goodbye."

After a long silence, Zhao Jijin bowed to Ye Wujin and then turned to leave.

"Wait a minute." Ye Wujin spoke again.

Zhao Jijin and the others from the Yan Yun Army instantly stopped, looking at Ye Wujin curiously. Only Zhao Jijin frowned and asked, "What else?"

"Let's set a time." Ye Wujin spoke again.

This time, not only Zhao Jijin and his men were stunned, but also the surrounding crowd. What did he mean by setting a time?

"Set a time, for what?" they wondered.

"I'll make it clear. Today, I can spare your lives, but the condition is that you need to submit. I can give you time, but ultimately, there needs to be a deadline." Ye Wujin's expression was calm as he looked at the members of the Yan Yun Army.

With this statement, another wave of shock spread out.

Anyone can tell that Ye Chen's words are not only directed at the Yan Yun Army, but also at the entire ancient Yan Kingdom.

He actually dared to declare a challenge!