The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3235 - 3230: Yang Chen’s Deterrence?_1

"Thorough and exhaustive? You're probably thinking a tad too highly of yourself there. I've, King Ming Cheng, crossed paths with countless mighty figures over the years, yet only a scant few have truly etched themselves into my memory. As for the obscure ones, they've never even crossed my mind." King Ming Cheng let out a mocking snort.

A subtle smile played on Yang Chen's lips as he replied: "Oh? Well, I, Yang Chen, might come off as a mere insignificant figure to other powers, but when it comes to the Grand Abyss Palace, I reckon I'm something of a household name."

"What? You're Yang Chen!" King Ming Cheng's face drained of color in an instant, the name Yang Chen resounding loudly through his thoughts.

"This guy bears an uncanny resemblance to the Yang Chen featured in the Wanted Order!"

"How on earth is Yang Chen mixed up with folks from Heavenly Melody Mountain?"

The Grand Abyss Palace members who caught wind of this erupted into immediate unrest.

Yang Chen rubbed his chin thoughtfully, eyeing King Ming Cheng and his group with a calm, knowing grin, completely at ease.

Yet King Ming Cheng and the rest were gripped by unease now, even the usually steady King Ming Cheng creased his forehead, struggling to hold onto his earlier poise.

True enough, tales of Yang Chen had reached his ears before, though he'd paid little heed to the pursuit back then and thus had no clue about his looks.

With the revelation hitting him now, realizing this was the infamous Yang Chen himself, how could he possibly remain composed?

After all, the shocking event of Yang Chen slaying twenty-eight Heaven-separated Realm powerhouses lingered vividly in their recollections—a outright humiliation for the Grand Abyss Palace.

Observing the shifting faces of King Ming Cheng and his companions, the trio including Broken River dismissed it with disdain. Did King Ming Cheng actually buy into the tale of Yang Chen taking down 28 Heaven-separated Realm experts?

They'd seen Yang Chen's prowess firsthand while he clashed with the Snake People's Sky-separation Realm masters. If claiming he felled twenty-eight Heaven-separated Realm foes, they'd wager he could handle fifty without breaking a sweat.

Still, noting how King Ming Cheng's demeanor wavered, they relished the moment and chose to stay silent.

Unbeknownst to them, while other factions might doubt the veracity of Yang Chen eliminating twenty-eight Heaven-separated Realm experts, the Grand Abyss Palace surely had ways to verify it themselves, didn't they?

That very fact explained the trepidation King Ming Cheng and his allies felt toward Yang Chen.

In that moment, the atmosphere ground to a halt, leaving the Wind Emperor, Crown Prince, and their group utterly baffled by the shift. They couldn't fathom why King Ming Cheng's side, boasting twelve Heaven-separated Realm experts and the upper hand, would suddenly cower at just one man's name.

With things at this impasse, the Wind Emperor had no choice but to intervene, offering a conciliatory smile as he said, "Master Gu, you've come regarding the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag, haven't you?"

"Of course. But first off, we'd love some clarity on that ambush from the Snake People earlier." Broken River inquired with grave seriousness.

The Wind Emperor looked awkward briefly, giving a slight shake of his head before replying with resignation, "It's understandable why Master Gu would be confused. Our Snake People were once solidly united, but that's frayed in these later years."

"What's going on? I overheard those four labeling themselves the Heaven’s Might Army. Is there an uprising brewing among your Snake People?" Broken River pressed.

The Wind Emperor let out a heavy sigh. "That's precisely it. This trouble's been simmering for several years already."

"Several years? Why haven't you alerted Heavenly Melody Mountain about it?" Dao Guangwang questioned.

"Well..." The Wind Emperor managed a wry grin. He'd considered reporting it, but what good would that do? Heavenly Melody Mountain likely wouldn't lift a finger even if informed.

Broken River gestured for Dao Guangwang to hold his temper and continued, "Wind Emperor, old friend, just fill us in on this Heaven’s Might Army."

"The Heaven’s Might Army business kicked off with a handful of potent loose cultivators at the Heaven-separated Realm. These Heaven-separated Realm wanderers had always been favored by our Royal Family, yet out of nowhere, they turned traitor, rallying a bunch of Snake People into the Desolate Snake Desert with vows to topple our outdated Snake People Royal Family rules." The Wind Emperor laid it out.

"Couldn't you quash this so-called Heaven’s Might Army?" King Ming Cheng cut in, unable to resist.

The Wind Emperor shook his head firmly. "The Snake People Royal Family counts six Heaven-separated Realm experts among us. Early on, we brushed off the Heaven’s Might Army as no big deal. But through repeated clashes, we learned they started with just four Heaven-separated Realm powerhouses—yet as fights dragged on, their ranks swelled, and nowadays, even our Snake People Royal Family can't pin down how many Heaven-separated Realm cultivators the Heaven’s Might Army commands."

"That's bizarre—where are these extra Heaven-separated Realm cultivators coming from?" Madame Autumn Plum blurted out in surprise.

"No idea on our end either. It appears the Heaven’s Might Army's unlocked some technique to swiftly elevate ordinary, realm-less Snake People straight to Heaven-separated Realm experts. That's left our Snake People Royal Family on edge. We had plans to signal Heavenly Melody Mountain for aid, but with Fairy Moon Fu and her group arriving, we eased up a bit. Never imagined Fairy Moon Fu would vanish so mysteriously after just a few days here." The Wind Emperor recounted.

Upon hearing of Fairy Moon Fu and the others' vanishing, King Ming Cheng and his lot couldn't suppress their sneering grins.

Broken River huffed in irritation. "My Junior Sister Moon Orchid and the rest went missing right in your city, and you Snake People claim zero leads on where they are?"

"Fairy Moon Fu and her companions were headed to the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower originally. But en route, something unexpected occurred—they got lured off by someone and never made it back." As the Wind Emperor explained, his gaze flicked nervously toward Broken River and the group, dreading an outburst.

How could Broken River hold back his fury? He snapped, "Wind Emperor, my friend, since my Junior Sister and the others vanished in your domain, if you don't dig into this and deliver some answers, how are we supposed to face Heavenly Melody Mountain?"

The Wind Emperor's pulse raced. He hastily dabbed at the sweat beading on his brow and forced a smile. "Master Gu, don't worry—I swear I'll uncover leads on this soon. Everyone, quickly bring tea for Master Gu."

The nearby Snake People servant girls rushed over promptly, their alluring gazes and seductive allure on full display as they poured the tea, throwing flirtatious looks and striking tempting poses.

These Snake People servant girls had been picked for their striking beauty. Watching them serve tea like this stirred Broken River and Dao Guangwang's thoughts, easing their irritation considerably.

"Fine, but don't forget to probe into Junior Sister Moon Orchid's disappearance. For now, though, let's discuss the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower. Word has it the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag ended up there—is that accurate? And just what is this Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower anyway?" Broken River asked, puzzled.

The Wind Emperor sighed in helpless fashion for a beat. "Master Gu, I'm not sure how to break this to you. Rumors place the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower, but there's zero proof to back it up."