Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 836: Chapter 836: Just Getting Started

Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao emerged from the cave, and as they breathed in the fresh air of the outside world, they both felt a sense of relief.

Just as they were about to continue on their way, a disheveled figure suddenly stumbled out from the nearby woods.

”Ye Qingchen! Don’t think you can escape!”

The figure shouted through gritted teeth.

The two were taken aback, and only after a long moment did Ye Qingchen recognize this person as Wu Chang.

He looked exceedingly bedraggled at the moment, with his hair disheveled, clothes torn, and face covered in dirt and scratches, indicating he had endured a fierce battle.

Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao exchanged a glance and couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Xue Zhao covered her mouth, eyes gleaming with amusement, while Ye Qingchen broke into a hearty laugh, the sound echoing through the valley.

”Saint Heir Wu Chang, what happened to you? How is it that, after just a few days, you’ve made yourself look so pathetic?” Ye Qingchen teased, his tone full of mockery.

Xue Zhao laughed as well: ”This is the legendary Wu Chang who had his cultivation revoked, ha ha, you don’t need to come specifically to entertain us.”

Against someone like this, the two had no intention of being polite.

Wu Chang’s face flushed red from their ridicule, his eyes seething with fiery anger as he stared at them.

”What are you two gloating about? You didn’t seriously think it would be so easy to take the Buddha’s Relic and leave, did you?”

He spat through clenched teeth, his whole body emanating a menacing aura.

Ye Qingchen maintained a calm smile, gently shaking his head: ”Wu Chang, whether we can get the Relic doesn’t seem to concern you. Besides, looking at your power, do you think you can handle both of us?”

Wu Chang let out a cold laugh, his gaze icy as he stared at them: ”Heh, Ye Qingchen, I can tell you’ve had a breakthrough. But it’s just one realm higher; do you really think I can’t do anything about you?”

Ye Qingchen restrained his smile, his expression turning cold, ignoring his threat and instead asking, ”Wu Chang, who exactly sent you?”

Wu Chang snorted coldly, a crafty and scornful glint appearing in his eyes: ”Ye Qingchen, you’re not qualified to know who sent me. You think you can rest easy just because you’ve had a breakthrough? How naive!”

Xue Zhao frowned slightly, stepping forward and coldly saying: ”Wu Chang, if you don’t speak the truth, don’t blame us for not being polite.”

Hearing this, Wu Chang’s face displayed a mocking smile: ”Not polite? Who do you think you are? Just relying on some fortuitous chances to achieve your current accomplishments, do you really think you’re a genius? Ha ha, just wait, your good days are over. I’ll also let you taste the feeling of having your cultivation revoked!”

Ye Qingchen’s gaze sharpened, squinting his eyes at Wu Chang.

In an instant, his aura erupted forcefully.

The intense pressure made Wu Chang’s heart sink involuntarily.

Only now did he realize just how much Ye Qingchen’s strength had genuinely improved!

If the two of them joined forces against him, he might not even be able to win.

”Do you think escaping this time means you can rest easy? Just wait, next time we meet will be your death date.” Wu Chang threw down a harsh word, turning to leave.

However, Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao exchanged a look, having wordless agreement not to let him leave easily.

Ye Qingchen gave a cold shout, his figure like lightning, blocking Wu Chang’s path in an instant.

”Wu Chang, since you’re here, don’t be in such a hurry to leave. We might as well settle our old scores.” Ye Qingchen said coldly, a hint of determination in his eyes.

Wu Chang, sensing trouble, had a flicker of relentlessness in his eyes.

He swiftly circulated the demonic qi within him, instantly releasing a chilling black aura that enveloped his entire body.

”You won’t catch me!” Wu Chang bellowed, fiercely waving both hands, causing the surrounding air to become abruptly cold and piercing, the black demonic qi quickly spreading and forming a thick black mist.

Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao were startled by this sudden change, their vision instantly obscured by the black mist, everything around plunged into darkness.

At that moment, Wu Chang transformed into a shadow, speeding toward the depths of the woods.

”Ye Qingchen, Xue Zhao, you think you’re impressive? Just wait, the real drama has just begun!”

Wu Chang sneered inwardly, pleased with his flawless plan, eagerly anticipating the sight of Ye Qingchen’s eventual downfall.

As Wu Chang sprinted swiftly, his body was like a nimble snake, quickly weaving between the dense forest. His pace was so rapid, it was almost impossible to discern his figure, only the sound of the wind whistling past his ears.

While running, he glanced back, confirming Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao were following him, feeling increasingly proud.

He had long set up a trap somewhere in this forest, intending to capture Ye Qingchen entirely.

”Ye Qingchen, what use is it if you’re strong? Today, you’ll surely die in my trap!” Wu Chang felt more and more excited, an insidious smile appeared on his face.

He continued running, his form like a specter, smoothly navigating around every obstacle in the woods.

Not far ahead was the trap he had arranged, all he needed was for Ye Qingchen to catch up, and everything would go as he wished.

Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao emerged from the black mist, seeing Wu Chang had already run far.

Ye Qingchen’s gaze turned cold, muttering: ”Can’t let him escape, chase after him!”

Xue Zhao nodded, both of them using their movement technique, swiftly pursuing towards the direction Wu Chang disappeared.

The two darted through the dense forest, speed like lightning, both inwardly alert, aware that Wu Chang surely had another move.

Wu Chang ran ahead, sneering in his heart: ”Ye Qingchen, just you wait, soon you’ll know what despair means!”

Wu Chang finally reached the area where he set his trap, stopping and turning to look back, his face full of pride and craftiness. He knew Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao would certainly chase after, and he had already prepared the best ’welcome gift’ for them.

Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao quickly caught up, seeing Wu Chang standing in the center of an open area, suddenly alert.

Ye Qingchen coldly asked: ”Wu Chang, what up to, exactly?”

Wu Chang’s face showed an insidious smile, eyes glittering with gleeful brilliance: ”Ye Qingchen, you came at the right time. I’ve long laid this trap waiting for you to walk right into it!”

With a wave of his hand, a large amount of demonic qi flooded from the surrounding woods, forming a massive barrier that trapped Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao within. Wu Chang’s laughter echoed ominously within the barrier.

”Ye Qingchen, you are doomed today.” Wu Chang said sinisterly, his eyes blazing with vengeance. He watched the two trapped within the barrier, his heart full of glee and satisfaction, confident in his victory.

”Wu Chang, do you really think you can defeat the two of us?” Ye Qingchen repeated his earlier words.