To Chen Fan at this moment, Ye Yunchen's words were nothing short of a provocation.
Thus, his reply was filled with aggression, a direct retort to the challenge.
Upon hearing Chen Fan's words, Ye Yunchen's expression flickered in surprise.
Then, he burst into wild laughter!
"Haha! A comparison? What will you compare with me? This time, your opponent isn't just us from Tiandao!"
Having said this with a smug grin through the screen, Ye Yunchen's face was the epitome of arrogance!
However, as Ye Yunchen's voice faded, a subtle smile graced Chen Fan's lips.
He then coldly stated to Ye Yunchen,
"Perhaps, I should also tell you that you are no longer facing just me."
As Chen Fan finished speaking, Ye Yunchen, who had just regained a sliver of confidence, felt his heart falter instantly.
Despite this, Ye Yunchen still harbored a sense of defiance and a touch of skepticism towards Chen Fan's words.
So, his eyes darted around as he pondered.
He wondered who in Nanyang could possibly help Chen Fan.
The answer soon surfaced in Ye Yunchen's mind.
It was that, in Nanyang, no one could help Chen Fan.
At this moment, Ye Yunchen relaxed, believing he had completely figured Chen Fan out.
He then smugly began to taunt Chen Fan with unrestrained mockery.
"Looking across the world? Who can help you now? Stop putting on a show in front of me. You know Nanyang isn't Daxia, this is my territory!"
"Yes, you are correct." Chen Fan nodded at Ye Yunchen's arrogant words and replied.
"Ah?"
Ye Yunchen on the other side of the screen was clearly taken aback by Chen Fan's response.
His expression faltered slightly, and he was quite perplexed by Chen Fan's statement.
While Ye Yunchen was still in utter astonishment, Chen Fan spoke again.
This time, however, killing intent blazed from Chen Fan's face.
His words were charged with animosity!
Chen Fan declared, "I intend to take what you desire right on your territory. Do you have any objections? Are you unhappy? Hold it in."
Chen Fan's words sent Ye Yunchen into a violent tremor of rage!
"You!"
He managed to utter a single word, but Ye Yunchen found himself unable to utter anything more confrontational towards Chen Fan.
Because, at this very moment, it struck him with sudden clarity that it was unnecessary!
Chen Fan would be arriving in Nanyang soon.
He was already assured of victory, and at that time, he could deal with Chen Fan however he pleased!
With that in mind, why bother engaging in a war of words now?
He suppressed the anger boiling within him.
Then, he shot a venomous glare at the camera in front of him, and forcing down his rage, he spoke.
"Fine! We'll see! Be careful when you come to Nanyang this time, you might not come back!"
Chen Fan, however, paid no heed to Ye Yunchen's impotent fury.
Hearing Ye Yunchen's words, Chen Fan merely let out a cold laugh and retorted with his own barb, "You too, be careful. You might not live to see another day."
After saying this, Chen Fan, having no interest in further engaging with Ye Yunchen, reached out and turned off the camera.
Concurrently, Ye Yunchen, who was on Tianfu Island in Nanyang, let out an indignant huff as he stared at the completely black screen.
"Hmph!"
"Guards! Prepare according to the plan immediately! Every detail of the plan! No mistakes allowed!"
...
A few days later, in Nanyang, on Tianfu Island.
Today, the auction that had garnered global renown in the martial arts world – the Golden Divine Tree Auction – was being held at Tianfu Manor, the iconic landmark of Tianfu Island.
At this moment, the vast Tianfu Manor was swarming with martial artists from all corners of the globe.
Thousands of people were participating in this grand auction.
However!
At this precise moment, standing at the entrance of Tianfu Manor were two individuals!
One was Ye Yunchen, his arms crossed, sporting a smug and triumphant expression.
The other was Chen Fan, standing alone.
At this juncture, of all the martial artists who had arrived on Tianfu Island, only these two had not entered Tianfu Manor.
"Aren't you attending the auction?" Ye Yunchen's gaze swept across the empty plaza before settling on Chen Fan, and with an air of condescension, he spoke.
Upon hearing Ye Yunchen's question, Chen Fan's face remained completely devoid of emotion. Without even glancing at Ye Yunchen, he coolly retorted,
"Aren't you not going either?"
After Chen Fan's words, Ye Yunchen blinked in surprise, then burst into laughter.
"Haha! Chen Tianjiao, I'm not like you. Nanyang is entirely my home ground, I don't need to engage in foolish bidding."
Ye Yunchen roared with laughter, looking at Chen Fan as if he were an idiot, his words dripping with smugness.
"Oh? Then how will you obtain the Golden Divine Tree?" Chen Fan inquired after hearing him.
"Simple, I'll just wait for the final victor to emerge, then kill him and take it directly!" Ye Yunchen replied with a triumphant tone.
Hearing Ye Yunchen's words, Chen Fan couldn't help but frown. "Such blatant disregard for decency?"
Chen Fan was genuinely taken aback by Ye Yunchen's intention to brazenly seize the treasure in front of the entire martial world.
"Don't play that game. You're waiting here too, aren't you with the same intention?" Ye Yunchen, however, felt a surge of displeasure at Chen Fan's dismissive demeanor and, projecting his own ulterior motives, replied unhappily.
Upon hearing Ye Yunchen's words, Chen Fan turned his head to look at him, his tone laced with amusement.
"Now that you mention it, I wouldn't mind taking it from you myself, after you've managed to snatch the Golden Divine Tree."
The moment Chen Fan finished speaking, Ye Yunchen's expression shifted.
But before Ye Yunchen could respond, Chen Fan added, "Of course, that would just be to teach you a lesson. You know, what I truly want is the Dragon Patterned Compass."
Chen Fan's condescending attitude infuriated Ye Yunchen!