Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1046: Chapter 1045: Emperor’s Oppressive Might

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It must be said, Ye Tianchen indeed has great opportunities and insight. Not only did he grasp the essence of the ”Eighteen Golden Arhat Array,” but he also obtained the ”Heavenly Eighteen Forms” passed down from the high monks of the Buddhist Emperor Realm, who had once exterminated the entire Golden Crow Clan. After acquiring these two great inheritances, Ye Tianchen immediately went to check the egg sealed halfway up ”Sealing Demon Cliff.” The more he learned, the more secrets he uncovered, and the more questions he had, increasing his desire to know more, which is the curiosity driving everyone to explore.

What Ye Tianchen and Master Fang Yi absolutely did not expect was that in just under a day, when they returned to inspect the egg left by the Golden Crow Clan, they were shocked to find a crack the thickness of a little finger, emanating mysterious and powerful energy, giving a sense of unstoppable dominance.

The day before, this Golden Crow Clan egg had no cracks. Even the tiniest hair-like crack would have been impossible to notice without focusing intensely with a strong Divine Thought. But now, the naked eye could see a crack the thickness of a little finger. How shocking is that? At this rate, the egg, originally thought to take hundreds of thousands of years to hatch, could be born within a year. By then, the Buddhist Sect, the Human Clan, and the entire Martial Arts World would face a bloody tumult.

At this point, Ye Tianchen made a decision, one that was reasonable but surprised and opposed by Master Fang Yi. Ye Tianchen decided to deploy the ”Eighteen Golden Arhat Array,” reinforcing the existing ”Eighteen Golden Arhat Array” on ”Sealing Demon Cliff.” The one who left this Formation and sealed this incredibly powerful Golden Crow Clan egg was a high monk of the Buddhist Emperor Realm, unimaginably strong and unrivaled, who single-handedly annihilated the Golden Crow Clan.

Even though Ye Tianchen has received the inheritance of the ”Eighteen Golden Arhat Array” and, with his talent and insight, grasped a bit of its essence, it’s impossible to compare to high monks of the Buddhist Emperor Realm. With Ye Tianchen’s current strength and cultivation, reaching such a level is absolutely unattainable. Moreover, having just received this inheritance, forcibly deploying it would cause immense harm.

Deploying a Formation is different from employing Martial Arts Divine Skills. Martial Arts Divine Skills have a close connection with the Martial Arts True Qi in a martial artist’s Dantian and cannot be separated. Once a martial artist masters a Martial Arts Divine Skill and has enough Martial Arts True Qi in the Dantian, the skill can be performed. Even if the True Qi is insufficient, forcibly using it only results in exhaustion, without causing significant harm. However, deploying a Formation is entirely different, much more complex, and difficult to master and perform than Martial Arts Divine Skills. The utilization of a Formation, if perfected, is far more formidable than ordinary Martial Arts Divine Skills.

Within the Martial Arts World, there are martial artists who focus on studying powerful Formations. These martial artists are known as Array Masters. A formidable Formation not only traps Martial Arts Experts but also possesses endless killing power, not to be underestimated.

Ye Tianchen, having barely grasped a bit of the ”Eighteen Golden Arhat Array’s” essence, dreamed of deploying it. Doing so would consume substantial Martial Arts True Qi and require high insight. Reinforcing the already powerful Formation established by the high monk of the Buddhist Emperor Realm is incredibly challenging. It demands various aspects to reach an adequate level and be within one’s capabilities. Otherwise, if the Formation is poorly set up and activated, it fails to achieve the expected effect and inflicts severe self-injury, which is why Master Fang Yi opposed Ye Tianchen’s risky venture.

”Master Ye, no matter how mighty this egg is, it will take at least a few years to hatch. You need not rush. With your talent, after a year of contemplation, you will master the Formation much more skillfully. Why take such risks now?” Master Fang Yi attempted to persuade Ye Tianchen.

”Master Fang Yi, it’s not me who’s impatient, but the fierce avian creature inside the egg is eager to be born. Now, there’s already a crack the thickness of a little finger. Waiting a few years might make me more adept at the ’Eighteen Golden Arhat Array,’ but the crack might also grow larger, and the creature could hatch. By then, even if I fully master the Formation, I can’t suppress it. By then, it will be too late, so now is the best time!” Ye Tianchen shook his head.

”But, Master Ye...” Master Fang Yi frowned.

”Thank you, Master, I’ll start deploying the Formation now. I hope you’ll protect me!” Ye Tianchen interrupted Master Fang Yi.

”Alright then...” Master Fang Yi ultimately had no choice. Ye Tianchen made a compelling argument—time waits for no one. This egg, sealed on Sealing Demon Cliff for millions of years, left by the Golden Crow Clan, holds unpredictable power. Its shell already bears a crack the thickness of a little finger. It could hatch within a year, even at any moment, releasing the fierce Golden Crow inside. This powerful and vicious existence is beyond what they can anticipate or control.

Master Fang Yi retreated to the top of ”Sealing Demon Cliff,” pressed his hands together, and slowly radiated a wave of Martial Arts True Power. A powerful Buddha Light surged forth, expanding continuously to envelop the entire ”Sealing Demon Cliff,” protecting Ye Tianchen. When establishing a mighty Formation, external forces must absolutely not influence it. If truly affected, it would seriously injure the person setting up the Formation, even lead to their demise.

Ye Tianchen floated at the midpoint of ”Sealing Demon Cliff,” shooting a piercing Divine Radiance from his eyes, coldly gazing at the egg within the cave. The runes on the egg constantly flowed, intertwining mysterious and unfathomable energies, tightly guarding the egg and seemingly nourishing its growth.

Staring at the egg for an unknown duration, Ye Tianchen discovered that his mental realm was in a mysterious state, one that even he couldn’t accurately describe. A flash of fire passed before his eyes, shocking him upon seeing the scene. He quickly retreated, activating all of his Martial Arts True Qi throughout his body, reaching a realm where he could fight across levels. He genuinely felt a sense of danger; his body felt extreme peril.

”Who are you?” Ye Tianchen asked coldly, retreating about ten meters.

No answer came, only a deathly silence. Ye Tianchen frowned deeply, the person before him truly instilled fear. That aura, vaguely emanating Emperor’s power—could the person in front of him be someone of the Emperor Realm? If this were an enemy, there would be no suspense; Ye Tianchen would be undoubtedly doomed, incapable of survival, absolutely impossible.

Ye Tianchen coldly observed the person sitting cross-legged before him, feeling a chill of fear from within, a genuine fear from his heart. It was the first time he experienced such a feeling, the pressure emanating from this person was truly unbearable.

”Where am I? Could the mysterious rune on that egg have brought me into a mystical realm? No, this is too dangerous, I need to break out!” Ye Tianchen thought to himself.

Buzz!

A powerful aura surged from Ye Tianchen’s body, Holy Heaven Prison was unleashed, strands of Chaos Qi cascaded down, protecting Ye Tianchen. Simultaneously, the Taie Sword appeared in his right hand, embodying all of his combat strength.

Swish!

Ye Tianchen swung his sword, the Sword Qi sweeping across all directions, shaking the four sides, slashing toward the cross-legged person in front of him. However, before reaching that person, the Sword Qi vanished into thin air, seemingly disappearing into the atmosphere, leaving Ye Tianchen stunned.

Boom!

A golden fist radiance exploded forth. Although Ye Tianchen felt shocked and somewhat fearful, he would never become weak-kneed. With determination, he executed the Vajra Divine Fist, striking at the cross-legged person’s head.

The result was the same, Ye Tianchen’s immensely powerful punch, before reaching the distant person in front, dissipated into thin air, leaving him stunned. What level of Martial Arts Divine Skill was this? Without seeing the cross-legged person make a move, motionless, they effortlessly dissolved Ye Tianchen’s martial prowess. Such a cultivation realm can only be described as ”profound mastery.”

”Is there a strong concealing array around this person?” Ye Tianchen thought, frowning.

Boom!

Ye Tianchen struck again, truly sensing a powerful pressure, an extraordinary force. In such an environment, he felt no security, he had to break out. Thus, Ye Tianchen demonstrated the stance of an Overlord. Although his Overlord Fist hadn’t reached great success, he had grasped some essence, hoping to test this powerful person sitting cross-legged before him to uncover their identity...(to be continued. If you enjoy this work, you’re welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)