Ye Tianchen, after killing the strongest Thunder Dragon with his bare hands, did not rush towards the Heavenly Palace. Although the world had calmed considerably after he slaughtered the Thunder Dragon, it wasn’t over yet. A more powerful Lightning Person appeared before Ye Tianchen, exuding an astonishing power all over, especially the terrifying power of thunder and lightning that constantly emanated, which was truly shocking!

The Lightning Person appeared, and he and Ye Tianchen locked eyes, both coldly staring at each other, with a murderous aura spreading from both. This was a life-or-death combat; only one person could survive, that’s all!

The appearing Lightning Person claimed that he had been refined in this world ages ago, tasked with guarding this world. Unfortunately, throughout endless years, no one had managed to draw him out, and Ye Tianchen was the first, so he intended to kill Ye Tianchen. It seemed like an inadequate reason or even lacked justification, but in the Martial Arts World, where brutality and bloodshed prevailed, were reasons needed for killing? No!

Bang!

The fierce battle erupted. This appearing Lightning Person was extremely powerful and used no Treasure. His entire body was surrounded by a force of thunder and lightning, as if he himself was a composite of gathered thunder and lightning, or perhaps a person born from the Spiritual Wisdom refined by the power of thunder and lightning. He engaged in the most intense combat with Ye Tianchen, causing the world to tremble incessantly!

A golden force, a thunder and lightning force, filled the entire sky, creating explosions everywhere. Ye Tianchen and the Lightning Person’s figures weren’t visible, as the battle shook the heavens, causing terror to arise.

"Such powerful individuals, who knew such a formidable Lightning Person existed in this world!" said the Great Elder of the Chinese Kunlun Secret Realm, frowning.

"Though his cultivation realm isn’t discernible, his combat power is immense, undoubtedly comparable to the strongest among us, perhaps even superior!" stated the man with the sword on his back, astonished.

"We, the strongest from the Mortal World, have ventured into this Secret World many times, but each time, we’re only thinking about rushing into the palace to protect ourselves, lacking the courage to face such challenges, and the secrets of the Secret World remain unknown to us!" said the Pusuo Sect Leader of Indian Solomon, shaking his head.

"Although we’re the strongest in the Mortal World with considerable cultivation realms and combat power, it’s precisely this that makes us lose the courage of a Martial Artist, the brave spirit to charge forward and risk everything for higher goals!" the Great Elder of the Chinese Kunlun Secret Realm sighed.

Crash!

A golden force and thunder lightning force collided, and Ye Tianchen and the Lightning Person separated, both coldly looking at each other, emanating some True Fire, unwilling to retreat; they were determined to achieve victory or defeat!

"You’re strong, beyond my expectations, I admit!" the Lightning Person said to Ye Tianchen.

"You’re strong too, equally beyond my imagination, but I will definitely kill you because it’s my only way out!" Ye Tianchen said indifferently.

"Hahaha, indeed I was refined in this world, leaving only a wisp of divine thought, enveloped by the power of thunder and lightning, forming somewhat of a corporeal body. However, without someone challenging the magic law of this world to a certain extent, I couldn’t have emerged. It brings back unbearable memories of the past, not knowing whether to feel joy or sadness!" the Lightning Person glanced at the sky and said.

"You’re so powerful, yet your divine thought was refined here, becoming a Lightning Person. It seems the one who refined you must be extremely strong!" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but say.

"No need to say more; I won’t tell you this because you’re fated to die, and your body can withstand the power of thunder and lightning, ready for my use!" the Lightning Person said coldly.

"Then let’s determine victory or defeat; if you lose, you’ll completely vanish, if I lose, my body will be yours, only these two outcomes!" Ye Tianchen said, his gaze sharp as electricity.

Whiz!

Whiz!

The Lightning Person and Ye Tianchen both unleashed their most powerful forces, colliding fiercely with each other, astonishing everyone in the palace as they stared wide-eyed at this scene, eager to know what kind of victory or defeat would come of their clash!

Boom!

It seemed as if the laws of heaven and earth had been shattered. A figure, bloodied, emerged, and it was Ye Tianchen, while the one wielding thunder and lightning could not come out of the explosion. Only a lingering power of thunder and lightning soared into the sky, eventually fading without a trace!

Ye Tianchen was victorious. He had ultimately defeated the thunder entity, and although wounded, victory was victory. He didn’t dwell on it much. Given his cultivation realm and formidable body, he didn’t need to heal; such injuries were negligible. He marched directly towards the palace built of Cloud Stone.

As Ye Tianchen ascended the palace, the Great Elder of the Chinese Kunlun Secret Realm, the burly man with the knife, were all extremely pleased. After all, Ye Tianchen was with them, and Ye Tianchen being unharmed was the best outcome for them. Only Indian Solomon’s Pusuo Sect Leader glanced at Ye Tianchen with some displeasure and asked, "Aren’t you a strong figure from the mortal world, coming from the three Ancient Martial Worlds?"

Ye Tianchen glanced at Indian Solomon’s Pusuo Sect Leader and calmly replied, "Does it have anything to do with you? Do I have to answer just because you ask?"

"You..." Indian Solomon’s Pusuo Sect Leader trembled with rage. No matter what, he was considered a senior figure and one of the strongest in the mortal world. No one had ever dared speak to him like this, not even martial artists from the three Ancient Martial Worlds. Ye Tianchen showed no regard for him, which infuriated him immensely!

Ye Tianchen ignored the Pusuo Sect Leader. When he was fighting the powerful thunder, it was obvious that this Pusuo Sect Leader of Indian Solomon was exceedingly arrogant and hoped for Ye Tianchen to fail and be obliterated by those thunder forces. What was there to say to Ye Tianchen? Not acting directly was already commendable. There’s no need to show enthusiasm when people look down on you.

"With such an attitude, you’ll not walk away alive..." Indian Solomon’s Pusuo Sect Leader said through clenched teeth.

Ye Tianchen still ignored him and walked straight into the palace. The burly man with the knife looked disdainfully at Indian Solomon’s Pusuo Sect Leader and said nothing, while the Great Elder of the Chinese Kunlun Secret Realm laughed and said, "As I said earlier, if you’re displeased, you can make a move and fight for life and death!"

"You... humph, Kunlun old man, don’t get too complacent. We won’t agree. Besides, do you think the few of you can change anything with the two people you brought? Impossible!" Indian Solomon’s Pusuo Sect Leader said with a cold snort.

"Try it!" The Great Elder of the Chinese Kunlun Secret Realm said with a calm smile, then walked into the Heavenly Palace built of Cloud Stone.

Indian Solomon’s Pusuo Sect Leader was furious, gritting his teeth, True Qi surging throughout his body, wishing to immediately take action against Ye Tianchen, the burly man with the knife, and the Great Elder of the Chinese Kunlun Secret Realm. But alas, he didn’t dare. If he dared make a move, he feared he would be obliterated instantly. Despite being on a unified front with the others, everyone harbors their own agendas, and in a genuine crisis, who would save whom? No one.

Ye Tianchen, the burly man with the knife, and the Great Elder of the Chinese Kunlun Secret Realm walked into the palace. As for Little Black Bear, it had long been taken by Ye Tianchen into the "Holy Heaven Prison," and its injuries hadn’t been healed yet. However, the Great Elder of the Chinese Kunlun Secret Realm had long checked Little Black Bear’s wounds; they weren’t serious, it had just fainted!

As the three entered the palace, they saw four people already inside, sitting cross-legged on cushions. These four people were in modern attire. Ye Tianchen knew they were among the strongest in the mortal world, representing: the Pope of the Vatican, the Clan Leader of the Zeus Family from Greece, Roma Vulcan, the Pharaoh from Egypt... But Ye Tianchen couldn’t discern who was who; their attire didn’t reveal it.

"Haha, Kunlun old man, you’re rather late!" A person wielding a scepter said with a laugh.

"Not late, just the right time. Pharaoh, you seem to always arrive early. Have you gained some new insight?" The Great Elder of the Chinese Kunlun Secret Realm looked at the person with the scepter, who was none other than the Pharaoh from Egypt.

"Whether there’s new insight is unknown, but you certainly brought two newcomers!" Another elder with a huge head emblem on his attire seemed displeased.

"Clan Leader of Zeus, it’s been just us at meetings for years; it’s a bit monotonous. Bringing newcomers is good!" The Great Elder of the Chinese Kunlun Secret Realm said with a laugh.

"Humph, have you forgotten the established rules?" The elder in red Fire Cloud clothing snorted coldly.

"Pope, you’re mistaken. The rules were set together, and I have the right to change them!" The Great Elder of the Chinese Kunlun Secret Realm retorted with some frustration. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to vote for recommendations, monthly votes at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)