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As the thoughts whirled, Blood Slayer repeatedly confirmed Ye Junlin’s realm, ultimately arriving at a precise conclusion.

That’s right, this is clearly a Celestial Immortal!

The more he thought about it, the more confused Blood Slayer became, his gaze toward Ye Junlin filled with suspicion.

Ye Junlin, on the other hand, was quite frustrated. Come on, hit me already! If you don’t, how am I supposed to trigger my passive? Just bump into your cultivation level?

Out of caution, Blood Slayer spoke in a heavy tone, “Since you are his Master, I’ll give you a chance to take the first shot.”

With that, he crossed his arms, channeling surging Immortal Power to form a blood-colored crystal shield that shimmered with an eerie glow.

Ye Junlin was speechless.

Seriously, do you really need to be that careful?

I’m just standing here for you to hit me, and you’re too scared? Where did that ruthless killing intent from earlier go?

Mainly, Blood Slayer felt nervous because Hong Qianye was acting too devilishly. Plus, after realizing Ye Junlin’s identity, Blood Slayer was hesitant to act rashly, fearing he was dealing with an old schemer hiding his true cultivation.

After all, a person capable of cultivating such a top-tier prodigy couldn’t just be an ordinary Celestial Immortal, right?

The answer was definitely no!

If the disciple is this strong, the Master must be even scarier!

Because of his preconceived notions, even fearless Blood Slayer was extremely cautious of the young man in front of him.

He feared that a casual move from the opponent could deliver a fatal blow!

Ye Junlin was feeling a bit annoyed.

You really want to play it this way, huh?

“Please enlighten me!” Blood Slayer guarded his chest with crossed arms, cautiously watching the young man behind the blood-colored shield.

Ye Junlin took a deep breath, his face showing determination.

Okay, you asked for it.

With a whoosh!

Ye Junlin unleashed his Battle Saint Fist without holding back, an ancient golden fist imprint enveloped by the roaring thunder rushed fiercely toward Blood Slayer.

“Bring it on!!”

Blood Slayer didn’t dare slack off and went all out to defend.

Boom, boom~

A deep explosion sounded.

As the thick dust settled, the blood-colored crystal shield remained intact, its glow dulled only slightly.

Everyone was left petrified, shock evident on their faces.

“Ye, Master, is this some kind of joke?” muttered a cultivator from Xuantian Sect.

Mainly because that punch landed without any real damage, it was just smoke and no injuries.

Comparing to how Hong Qianye performed in the first half, Ye Junlin’s impression was vastly different.

“Uh oh.”

Li Wujie looked utterly baffled.

What a joke, how can the Master himself not measure up to Brother Hong?

Hong Qianye was also quite surprised as he could clearly sense that Ye Junlin’s punch had enough power to pierce a typical Profound Immortal, but to shake the fully defensive Blood Slayer? Not even close!

“Must be just warming up,” Hong Qianye offered an excuse.

“Right, right, Master is just warming up!” Li Wujie hurriedly nodded in agreement.

Feeling countless bewildered gazes on him, Ye Junlin’s mouth twitched a few times.

Indeed, with his cultivation level of a Celestial Immortal Third Layer, dealing with a peak Immortal Sovereign is quite unrealistic.

After all that effort, not even knocking out their shield.

The gap was evident.

Blood Slayer: “???”

Why is that prodigal Master so weak?

Could he be pretending?

Blood Slayer, a lord of the Undying Blood Clan who’s seen all sorts of vicious warriors and countless battle tactics, still harbored some doubt against Ye Junlin.

“Don’t toy with me, please show your true strength!” Blood Slayer suppressed his confusion and said sternly.

Ye Junlin was at his wit’s end.

I’m already feeling awkward enough without this.

Reluctantly, Ye Junlin assumed an ancient boxing stance, a vast halo shimmering behind him, then he aimed two consecutive punches at Blood Slayer.

Boom! Boom!

The shield shuddered a bit, yet it remained intact.

Everyone was wide-eyed.

Didn’t see that wrong, was that the strength of Master Ye?

“What happened to Ye Shidi? Why isn’t he doing well?” Cangjian Peak Master asked in shock.

Just then, his waist was twisted mercilessly by a delicate hand, causing him to grimace in pain, “Ouch, hey, Sister Cai, take it easy!”

“Hmph, stop spouting nonsense, Ye Taishang is definitely better than you!” Tianxiang Peak Master angrily retorted.

Cangjian Peak Master silently wondered if she’d ever tested it herself.

On the other side, Li Wujie snapped out of his daze, scratching his head and chuckling awkwardly, “Haha, looks like Master’s warm-up isn’t over yet!”

Hong Qianye’s expression turned strange, feeling that something was off.

At this moment, sensing Ye Junlin giving it his all, Blood Slayer’s expression shifted from shock to bewilderment, then to anger.

You’re messing with me!!!

Blood Slayer was now one hundred percent certain that this was the other party’s true strength, absolutely no faking.

He even thought of a possibility—

This man was a bait thrown out by Hong Qianye, specifically meant to draw his fire and buy time for an escape.

“So that’s how it is, I’ve been tricked by you all!”

Blood Slayer exploded in rage, a blood-colored beam shot towards the heavens, an overwhelming malevolence sending chills down everyone’s spine.

He couldn’t believe he’d been deceived, scared by a Celestial Immortal-level weakling like this!

Utter humiliation, an unimaginable disgrace!!

Blood Slayer decided to go after Hong Qianye to settle the score but first, he needed to eliminate the young man who had mocked him.

“Ant, die!!!”

Blood Slayer directly dropped his defense, furious as he swung his hand to grab, a terrifying wave of energy surged in all directions, it was a full-force strike.

Boom!

Faced with the overwhelming pressure, Ye Junlin instantly felt elated.

Now, this is the feeling!

Ding! Detected that the host is facing an enemy at the Ninth Layer of the Immortal Sovereign level, triggering the passive effect of becoming stronger when met with strength, gaining the cultivation level of the First Layer Immortal King!

A system prompt echoed in his mind.

Boom, boom, boom——!!!!!

Within the swirling energy vortex, Ye Junlin’s aura surged rapidly, radiating brilliant Immortal light, like a fiery sunrise dispelling darkness and illuminating the world.

The aura of an Immortal King spread forth, causing all beings in the Eastern Domain to feel it, instantly bowing down in worship.

In that moment, Ye Junlin’s eyes shone brilliantly, and with every gesture, he exuded an unmatched imposing force that crushed all.

At the Immortal King level, he was the king among immortals!

The leap in strength was unquestionable.

“What?!”

This sudden change left Blood Slayer dumbfounded. How could that little Celestial Immortal have transformed into an Immortal King so quickly?

“Hehe.”

Feeling the changes within, Ye Junlin wore a mocking smile and casually swatted Blood Slayer down, like swatting a fly.

“Ah!”

A scream echoed.

Blood Slayer turned into a red comet, crashing to the ground like a meteor, kicking up massive clouds of dust.

In the shattered crater, a pool of blood slowly writhed, revealing the face of utter despair. Blood Slayer’s lips trembled in anger as he finally managed to utter,

“You, you old schemer…”

Here was a glorious Immortal King, disguised as a Celestial Immortal, just to lure him into attacking and lower his guard.

He had never seen such a shameless individual before!

 

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