The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3241 - 3236: The Reason for Hiding Strength?_1

"Yang Chen is truly astonishing, what are we to do about him?" The remaining Heaven-separated Realm powerhouses started to feel uneasy as well.

With hands clasped behind his back, King Ming Cheng declared: "Back then, Yang Chen slew twenty-eight Heaven-separated Realm cultivators in a single assault. The key factor was that my Grand Abyss Palace underestimated him, dispatching merely some outer Heaven-separated Realm members. Many were at the late Heaven-separated Realm stage, lacking true might. Moreover, they were taken by surprise, so losing twenty-eight makes sense. This time inside the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower, I intend to probe this youth's power and discover his actual capabilities."

As the discussion concluded, King Ming Cheng flicked his sleeve, his face turning icy and stern.

...

Meanwhile, the Wind Emperor departed with a strained grin. Once away, fury twisted his features, and he set out to probe today's events.

Unknown to the masses, within a hidden shrine in the Desolate Snake Desert, Huan Ye Ming Wang continued to manipulate and monitor the Snake People Royal Family's actions closely.

Surrounding him, a group of Snake People Heaven-separated Realm cultivators assembled. Upon witnessing their scheme's collapse and Yang Chen's successive slaughters, their faces darkened dramatically.

"How, how is this happening!"

"All six Ghost Kings are defeated, what kind of human is he truly?"

In a dark, brooding voice, Huan Ye Ming Wang stated: "I demand to uncover this human's identity."

Evidently, the foe's power had seemed weak earlier, struggling even against a single Snake People Heaven-separated Realm expert. That's why he orchestrated today's ambush.

"This human proves fascinating, intentionally masking his prowess. It appears that during his clash with those four Snake People Heaven-separated Realm foes, he sensed our hidden surveillance." Huan Ye Ming Wang rasped.

"How, how could that even occur? We employed the Heavenly Eye to observe him secretly, yet he detected it?" The fellow Snake People found it hard to accept.

"Hmph, everything's feasible; you're simply unaware. This human displays remarkable slyness. My initial intent was a swift elimination, unleashing six Ghost Kings to wipe them out. Even revealing traces of the Ghost King's Qi would've been trivial. But circumstances have shifted now!"

Huan Ye Ming Wang's face burned with rage: "We failed to eliminate him, allowing the world to learn of our Netherworld's involvement in this affair!"

This revelation fueled his deepest wrath.

He once held a flawless strategy, his greatest asset being his Netherworld origins, pulling strings from the shadows undetected.

Yet at present?

His true nature stood revealed.

"What's our next move?" The other Snake People grew anxious.

Huan Ye Ming Wang let out a cold chuckle: "This human wields immense power, dispatching six of my elite commanders consecutively. Without my safeguards, had he soul-searched one, he could've stormed straight here. Still, such a rival adds thrill. I figured only King Ming Cheng posed a real threat before. Now, it's evident there's a far greater menace than even him."

Following his scoff, Huan Ye Ming Wang uttered icily: "Leave this human to me; no need for your concern. For now, we observe silently and await developments in the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower. I'll handle him personally. Also, dispatch scouts to dig into this youth's past and uncover his remarkable deeds!"

...

The scene shifted once more to Yang Chen and his companions.

Broken River and Dao Guangwang seethed with rage, rounding up all the Snake People Servant Girls in one spot.

Terror gripped these Snake People Servant Girls as they gazed at Broken River and the trio, shrieking in dread.

"Sirs, you, you!"

"The Wind Emperor claimed no alliance with the Netherworld Ghost Creatures, and that we can trust. But tell me, why did these Netherworld Ghost Creatures strike just as your dealings wrapped up? Speak— isn't this your scheming plot!" Broken River bellowed.

The Snake People Servant Girls cried out: "Sir, we're innocent. This isn't connected to us at all. We have no idea what transpired."

Pale with fear, these Snake People Servant Girls trembled. Suddenly, their cries intensified, stirring a sense of compassion.

A flicker of hesitation softened Broken River, yet recalling his near-death at the Netherworld Ghost King's hands ignited his fury anew, leaving no room for pity: "No? Hmph, you expect me to buy that?"

Dao Guangwang yelled: "Friend Gu, why not end them outright? We wouldn't have suffered such humiliation battling the Ghost King without their interference."

To these men, Snake People lives held no value, especially not those of mere Servant Girls.

Yet Yang Chen interjected then, raising his hand: "Calm yourselves, both of you. Our clash with those Ghost Kings bears no link to these Snake People Servant Girls. Other forces are at play. I'll clarify everything for you. Earlier, you three questioned my decision to withhold my strength against the Heaven-separated Realm Snake People. Allow me to elaborate."

At these words, Broken River paused in shock, still puzzled by Yang Chen's earlier choice.

Still, with Yang Chen offering explanations, they saw no point in tormenting the Snake People Servant Girls further.

"Scram." Broken River growled in irritation.

Relief washed over the Snake People Servant Girls; they cast thankful glances at Yang Chen before fleeing the area swiftly.

Broken River's demeanor toward Yang Chen contrasted sharply with his treatment of the Servant Girls. The group now settled down, and he asked: "Brother Yang Chen, what exactly occurred back then?"

"I concealed my strength because... the four of us were under constant watch via the Heavenly Eye by some unseen force." Yang Chen clarified.

"What, that can't be? The Heavenly Dao in the Nine Dragons World ought to fall under my Heavenly Melody Mountain's domain." Broken River exclaimed, astonished.

Yang Chen replied: "The Lingtian Array of the Nine Dragons World was meant to be under Heavenly Melody Mountain's control too, yet didn't someone seize the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag?"

"This ..." Broken River and his allies shared looks, unable to refute.

"Yet, connecting to the Heavenly Eye is said to be an exclusive technique from my Grand Abyss Palace's hidden lore." Madame Autumn Plum inhaled sharply.

"Across the boundless cosmos, impossibilities don't exist. The Grand Abyss Palace possessing it doesn't bar other powers from the same. The Netherworld employs the Gates of Life and Death to dominate realms and link with the Heavenly Eye. To me, it's hardly beyond reach." Yang Chen elaborated.

Listening to Yang Chen's words, Broken River and the rest slowly came to see the logic in it.