The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3365 - 3360: The Yang Chen Effect_1

Though he wasn't the type to bear grudges, with trouble stirred up against him, he surely wouldn't let it slide without consequence.

If he did, others might mistake him for someone with an easygoing nature.

At this moment, Yang Chen fixed his gaze on Nine Stars King, his demeanor openly challenging, delighting numerous spectators who relished the unfolding spectacle.

Yet the mockery had shifted, turning from Yang Chen into a focus on Nine Stars King instead.

Nine Stars King's face flushed crimson with embarrassment and shame. Deep down, he understood more than anyone if he possessed the ability to outdo Yang Chen.

Exactly because of this awareness, sweat had dampened his palms moments earlier, his body quaking as he remained too afraid to utter a word.

Silver City cast a look toward Nine Stars King, apparently sending him a voice transmission.

This caused Nine Stars King's features to stiffen, followed by a heavy sigh.

Silver City's mindset mirrored his own perfectly.

Venturing into the Secret Realm could invite ridicule, yet refusing to try at all would prove far more degrading. Once news spread, folks would claim Nine Stars King lacked even the guts to face off against Yang Chen that day, marking total humiliation.

"Hmph!" Without uttering a single reply to Yang Chen's taunt, Nine Stars King strode straight into the Secret Realm.

"Nine Stars King has entered as well."

"I wonder what final results Nine Stars King might attain!"

"Hehe, judging from the present circumstances, things don't look promising for Nine Stars King. His previous top record was merely clearing the seventh floor, as I recall."

"Who can say? Perhaps Nine Stars King will achieve a breakthrough on this occasion."

Discussions erupted among the gathering, while inside the Secret Realm, Nine Stars King poured every ounce of his power, attempting to replicate Yang Chen's rapid elimination tactic, swiftly conquering multiple stages in succession before pressing on to the tougher sixth and seventh levels.

Still, copying such a feat proved far tougher than it appeared.

Nine Stars King truly invested immense effort, yet those with keen insight could tell replicating Yang Chen's accomplishment lay beyond his grasp.

Yang Chen's steady advance showed no trace of pause or slowdown whatsoever, whereas Nine Stars King fell short in comparison. Though he managed instant clearances too, the strain was evident, revealing the heavy toll it took on him.

Furthermore, the key point was that Nine Stars King started faltering right after hitting the fifth floor.

He aimed to mirror Yang Chen, who continued instant kills even beyond the fifth floor, but the obstacles ahead clearly exceeded what he could handle.

Consequently, Nine Stars King's efforts grew increasingly labored, culminating in him deploying real techniques merely to overcome the fifth floor.

Chatter filled the air among the onlookers, with plenty already spotting Nine Stars King's predicament.

Unbeknownst to Yang Chen, his acquaintances Fairy Yun Xiu and Fairy Qing Wan had arrived at the site shortly before.

However, failing to spot Yang Chen amid the throng, they observed quietly from the edges of the crowd.

They witnessed Yang Chen shattering records by ascending to the eleventh floor and Nine Stars King's labored push toward the sixth.

Fairy Yun Xiu's lips parted faintly: "Senior Sister, do you believe Nine Stars King has truly exceeded the Heavenly Boundary Realm limit? He's facing such hardship on the sixth floor. Even for you, without surpassing that limit, the sixth floor wouldn't pose such a trial."

With hands clasped behind her, Fairy Qing Wan replied: "Nine Stars King's transcendence of the Heavenly Boundary Realm limit is beyond doubt. Yet his eagerness to rival Yang Chen has gone too far. Should he avoid the rivalry, begin from the initial floor, progress through the Secret Realm steadily without haste, it would pose no great challenge. But his intense desire to match Yang Chen has thrown off his pace. Despite surpassing the limit, restoring his flow now proves quite arduous."

Fairy Yun Xiu drew in a shallow breath: "So, how many levels do you estimate Nine Stars King might conquer?"

"From the ongoing display, without having disturbed his rhythm earlier, reaching the eighth floor might have been feasible. As it stands, he'll at best clear the seventh, fulfilling the typical benchmark for those beyond the Heavenly Boundary limit. Clearing the eighth seems improbable." Fairy Qing Wan explained.

Fairy Yun Xiu's eyes expanded in surprise: "Senior Sister, is the gap among those who have surpassed the Heavenly Boundary limit truly so vast? Nine Stars King can only manage up to the eighth floor at best?"

Fairy Qing Wan let out a soft sigh and responded, "I once shared your view, believing little separated those who had transcended the Heavenly Boundary limits. Yet it appears our prior assumptions were overly simplistic, our perspectives too narrow."

As their exchange concluded, the pair shared a meaningful look before quieting down.

For they recognized full well that securing Yang Chen's aid would vastly improve their odds against the King of the Netherworld.

Regrettably, Yang Chen had turned down their plea!

Fairy Qing Wan's prediction proved quite accurate.

Having battled intensely across the sixth and seventh floors, Nine Stars King arrived at the eighth utterly depleted. After scarcely making it past the seventh, he preserved a modicum of dignity and refrained from further attempts. Abandoning the eighth floor challenge, he withdrew to the ancient castle.

Upon his return to the ancient castle, Silver City promptly declared, "Very well, time to head back."

Following this, Silver City skipped claiming any rewards for Nine Stars King altogether, promptly guiding him away without a second's delay.

The sight drew covert chuckles from many, since few could humble a Heavenly Fate Realm Expert like Silver City in such a manner.

Jiang Qifeng regarded Yang Chen with heightened admiration.

He understood clearly that Yang Chen's feat of attaining the eleventh floor meant his fighting prowess likely matched or exceeded his own.

A Heavenly Boundary Realm cultivator holding his own against a Heavenly Fate Realm one might seem far-fetched, but Yang Chen's Secret Realm display had impressed him, confirming the young man's formidable strength.

That said, Yang Chen chose not to dawdle in the ancient castle, stating, "Senior Jiang, with the Secret Realm trial concluded, I'll take my leave now."

Jiang Qifeng sought to keep him: "Brother Yang Chen, why not stay and relax a bit longer? I've got fine tea and spirits here in the castle, hahaha!"

Yang Chen grinned: "Urgent business calls me away. Senior, I'll partake in your hospitality on another day."

"Fair enough, then. I won't insist." Jiang Qifeng replied.

Thus, Yang Chen departed.

No sooner had Yang Chen gone than numerous individuals itched to test themselves in the Jingling Secret Realm and demonstrate their prowess.

Jiang Qifeng felt gratified by this, as it aligned precisely with his intended outcome, sparked entirely by Yang Chen's impact.