'Boom'
Inside the Kunlun Secret Realm, the entire ground trembled.
Even the grand and majestic great hall seemed on the verge of collapse.
The aged elder slowly opened his eyes and let out a long sigh.
Before him lay a seemingly ordinary golden bell.
However, intermittently, numerous radiant beams of seven-colored light merged into it, and the golden bell’s color began to transform into a kaleidoscope of hues.
At this moment, a voice echoed from outside.
"Ancestor, they... have already begun to clash."
"Mm, I know," the Ancestor nodded, sighed, and said, "This is also a tribulation for our Kunlun Secret Realm. This time, even if we defy fate, the difficulty for the Kunlun Secret Realm to survive remains considerable!"
He mused inwardly.
They had naturally sensed the energy fluctuations caused by the battle just moments ago.
They felt a natural admiration for Chen Fan.
This young man was growing at an astonishing pace, and his strength at this juncture was formidable.
Wang Ye was not the strongest in the Kunlun Secret Realm.
But among the younger generation, he was already considered an exceptional prodigy.
Yet, even with such prowess, he was still significantly outmatched against Chen Fan.
Knowing all this, they had not intervened.
Did the Kunlun Secret Realm truly lack powerful figures?
The answer was, of course, no.
If they were to engage, with all the masters of the Kunlun Secret Realm unleashed, Chen Fan would not even be able to ascend the mountain, let alone enter its gates.
But at this very moment, the entire Kunlun Secret Realm was preoccupied with a matter of paramount importance.
Chaos was imminent.
They could not tolerate such a situation unfolding.
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The instant the explosions subsided, Chen Fan plummeted from the sky.
Following this battle, Wang Ye’s expression was grim, and he appeared to be injured. After all, the confrontation with Chen Fan had been anything but easy.
Even after deploying his ultimate technique, Fa Xiang Tian Di had only fought Chen Fan to a standstill.
This young man was truly a persistent thorn in their side.
"Junior Chen's strength is indeed superior."
"You cannot delay much longer. Step aside quickly, don't force me to strike lethally!" Chen Fan declared.
"I know I cannot delay much longer, but at this moment, any delay is beneficial for us!" he said, looking at Chen Fan.
He understood that it was unlikely he could make this young man wait for long.
However, simply giving up was out of the question.
Therefore, under these circumstances, only one choice remained.
Even knowing he was unlikely to pass the trial in his current state, he had to maintain his fighting spirit as before.
He absolutely would not give up.
Observing Wang Ye's expression, Chen Fan recognized him as a stubborn individual consumed by obsession.
Since he had decided to block his path, he would not relent until his objective was achieved.
"Very well, since you say so, I shall have to change my approach!" Chen Fan gripped the Tian Cong Yun Sword tightly, his eyes fixed on Wang Ye. This man was obstructing him, and Chen Fan had lost his patience for this prolonged stalemate.
If he had the choice, he would go all out now and defeat him completely.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Fan's figure flickered rapidly.
He charged at Wang Ye like a gust of wind, his gaze transforming.
In their previous exchange, although Chen Fan had fought with all his might, he had retained a semblance of rationality and had not truly employed his full lethality.
But now, things were different.
He would not allow himself to be stopped here, so he had to go all out.
Fa Xiang raised his sword once more and brought it down, his aura and speed now elevated.
Facing this concentrated and sharp assault, Chen Fan's heart grew heavy.
If he lost here this time, all his plans would be in ruin.
'Bang'
The two weapons collided, and the resulting energy fluctuation shattered the surrounding illusion.
Fa Xiang's sword was instantly severed.
Simultaneously, Chen Fan did not stop. He propelled his body forward with speed.
The Tian Cong Yun Sword whistled through the air like a gale.
'Puff'
A mist of blood erupted from Wang Ye's chest. He looked at Chen Fan, then spat out a mouthful of blood and fell from the sky.
Chen Fan's single sword strike had broken through the defense. He slowly descended.
With just one strike, fueled by powerful sword energy.
He had actually shattered the Fa Xiang Tian Di, and Wang Ye was now severely wounded, his life hanging by a thread.
At this moment, Wang Ye knelt on the ground, his expression devoid of pain.
Instead, it was akin to a sense of relief, a burden lifted.
"Why bother?"
"If sacrificing the life of this humble one can appease Junior Chen's anger, then this life of mine is well spent!" Wang Ye said.
"You overestimate yourself. Even destroying the entire Kunlun Secret Realm might not calm my temper. I am here today to annihilate you hypocritical scoundrels!" Chen Fan said, scoffing contemptuously.
Wang Ye chuckled softly, "Junior Chen, the moment you uttered those words, you have already proven that the grievances between you and me have reached their conclusion."
He spoke thus, then sat on the ground and slowly closed his eyes.
"Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable..."
Wang Ye was dead.
He died with a sense of freedom.
Even in his final moments, his face showed no trace of pain.
For this man, it seemed everything was worth it.
Chen Fan also felt a profound sense of liberation regarding this man.
Not everyone could face their own death with such nonchalance. At least, Chen Fan, at this moment, could not.
Were the people of the Kunlun Secret Realm all such lunatics?
Chen Fan looked up. The illusion receded, and the true mountain gate appeared before him.
To his surprise, the entire Kunlun Secret Realm was open, with no one defending it.
No wonder Wang Ye had fought so desperately to stop him.
It turned out he was the last line of defense.
If he had lost this battle, everything would have ended at this point.
No wonder he had fought so fiercely.