Chapter 223: You Let Him Come

"You are the killer?"

Feng Yangzi's voice was cold, like ice.

"So what if it's me?"

Ye Chen didn't care at all, his expression indifferent. The imposing pressure, seemingly as majestic as a mountain, fell on him, but it was like a gentle breeze, not even stirring his clothes.

"The Five Peaks Sword Sect is not something you can afford to offend. Now come with me to plead guilty, perhaps you can still escape death," Feng Yangzi said.

"Plead guilty?"

Ye Chen sneered, "I'm afraid your sect wouldn't be able to handle it when I make my move."

Feng Yangzi's expression turned grim, his face alternating between purple and white, looking very unpleasant. The imposing aura became even more terrifying, like roaring waves and collapsing mountains, pressing down fiercely on Ye Chen.

However, that pressure was like dust to him, utterly insignificant, unable to cause even the slightest bit of pressure.

Feng Yangzi stepped forward, intending to approach Ye Chen.

Feng Wushuang endured the pressure and gritted his teeth, saying, "Feng Yangzi, dare you to lay hands in the imperial city?"

These words were quite intimidating, causing Feng Yangzi, who was furious, to suddenly stop in his tracks. His expression changed several times, but he ultimately restrained his pressure, though his gaze remained coldly fixed on Ye Chen.

"Alright, very well!"

Feng Yangzi's face darkened, his voice low, "Since you've given up this opportunity, I wish you luck in remaining so indifferent under the pressure of the Five Peaks Sword Sect."

"Don't blame me for not warning you. The Five Peaks Sword Sect is one of the strongest affiliated sects of Great Yan. Even the Great Yan royal family would turn a blind eye to killing someone."

After saying these words, Feng Yangzi intended to leave with a flick of his sleeve.

After all, his strength and status were not enough. He dared not act recklessly in the imperial city of Great Yan, otherwise, it would be necessary to apprehend the killer.

"What do you think?"

Ye Chen looked at Feng Wushuang, ignoring Feng Yangzi directly. This kind of ant could be crushed with a flick of his hand, but he had to consider Feng Wushuang's feelings towards her former master.

"Feng Yangzi."

Feng Wushuang suddenly called out.

Feng Yangzi halted his steps, his voice cold, "I didn't expect to spend several years only to cultivate a disciple who dares to address me directly by my name and shows no respect for his elders."

"We no longer have the bond between master and disciple. Having a master like you is simply shameful."

Feng Wushuang sneered, then quickly suppressed her smile, solemnly saying, "In your eyes, I'm just a pawn used to curry favor with powerful forces. But why should I flatter others when I am strong enough myself?"

"Strong enough?"

Feng Yangzi laughed disdainfully. Everyone understood this principle; everyone wanted to be powerful, to be adored and flattered by millions.

However, one must have self-awareness and put oneself in the right place.

"The Yan Cloud Sky ladder is about to open. If I surpass Jin Yan and Hu Hao and other geniuses in the Yan Cloud Sky ladder, and even gain the attention of the Great Yan royal family, what would you, my master, think?" Feng Wushuang said.

"If you can really earn the favor of the royal family, even I would be willing to swallow my pride and plead for you, to ensure your safety," Feng Yangzi also spoke up.

Feng Wushuang sneered, "Feng Yangzi, why pretend to be righteous? If I am favored by the royal family, would the Five Peaks Sword Sect dare to harm me? Would there be a need for you to plead for me?"

Feng Yangzi's mouth twitched, no longer saying more, just snorting coldly, then turning and leaving.

"Have you decided?"

When Feng Yangzi and the others left, Ye Chen looked at Feng Wushuang and asked.

"Decided what?" Feng Wushuang was slightly puzzled.

"To climb the ladder," Ye Chen said.

"I was already planning to climb the ladder," Feng Wushuang said.

Ye Chen shook his head, "No, the previous you only had a mindset of trying, without such determination."

Feng Wushuang's expression became solemn, "That's right, the previous me had self-awareness and knew my own level. But I couldn't stand the ugly faces of Jin Yan and Feng Yangzi, their arrogant attitude. So, I'm unwilling. Even if I die, I want to surpass them and see their wonderful expressions. Then, I will be content."

"The Yan Cloud Sky ladder isn't about realms, it's about talent and conviction. Who says I have no chance?"

Feng Wushuang was indeed unwilling.

She wanted to trample all those ugly people under her feet and see how they could still be so arrogant.

"I've said before, I will take you through the ladder and into the Great Yan royal family," Ye Chen said confidently and calmly.

"Foolish talk as always, but you do have some strength. Most importantly, I enjoy hearing your grandiose words. It makes everything seem less important," Feng Wushuang smiled.

Three days later.

Hu Hao and other geniuses arrived.

Naturally, Jin Yan informed them of Feng Wushuang's challenge, causing them to sneer repeatedly.

Feng Wushuang dared to challenge them, truly having no self-awareness.

However, they came here not just to humiliate Feng Wushuang, but to bring a message to Ye Chen: "Qingxuanzi, the first true disciple of the Five Peaks Sword Sect, will descend on the day the Yan Cloud Sky ladder opens, to take your life."

Ye Chen didn't care about this challenge at all, simply responding, "You let him come."

"Ye Chen, Qingxuanzi is Qingyangzi's younger brother, and Qingyangzi's talent surpasses even Qingxuanzi's. He has already reached the Seventh Stage of the Emperor Martial Realm. The day he descends will be your doom," Hu Hao said casually.

Ye Chen might be able to suppress Qingxuanzi, but facing Qingyangzi, it would probably be even harder to stay alive.

Even if he could, the Five Peaks Sword Sect would not let him off.

"Ye Chen," Feng Wushuang looked at Ye Chen with concern.

Ye Chen wasn't afraid of Qingyangzi's reputation. Even if all the elites of the Five Peaks Sword Sect came, what could they do to him?

"Stop worrying. I have two pills here that will not only help you break through but also unleash your potential. With these, you will surely go further on the Yan Cloud Sky ladder."

Ye Chen didn't pay much attention to this matter, giving Feng Wushuang a Peak Breaking and Potential Unleashing Pill.

"These pills are too precious, I can't accept them," Feng Wushuang was shocked. Pills that could help one break through and unleash potential were undoubtedly invaluable.

It would be better to leave them to Ye Chen himself, thus increasing the chance of being valued by the royal family.

"I still have these. Just focus on your cultivation, and I'll also go into seclusion."

Ye Chen smiled, placed the pills in Feng Wushuang's hands, and then went into seclusion.