Chapter 462: A Tiger Always Walks Alone

However, despite the crowd's outcry, Ye Chen's expression remained unchanged.

He gazed at Teng Youxuan, his eyes as tranquil as an ancient well, and said coolly, "Only sheep travel in flocks."

"A true tiger always travels alone."

Teng Youxuan's expression froze, then he laughed in fury. "At a time like this, you're still posturing."

"Let's see if you still dare call yourself a tiger and treat us like lambs after I break every bone in your body, inch by inch!"

Soon, powerful figures from every faction had gathered. Their eyes, filled with a mix of emotions, all focused on Ye Chen.

'This is the perfect opportunity to deal with this kid.'

Within the Sacred Temple's contingent, Master Jialan looked thoughtful, clearly itching to make a move.

"Jielan, it would be best not to act rashly."

Master Jingde spoke up.

Ye Chen had planted a fire seed within his body, putting his life entirely at Ye Chen's mercy.

Thus, he had no choice but to try and dissuade him.

Besides, for some reason, he had a premonition.

The situation might be filled with lethal danger and look utterly grim for Ye Chen, but it wouldn't necessarily leave him helpless!

"Oh?"

Master Jialan frowned, displeased. "If we don't act now, when will we?"

"Master, Elder Jingde is right. We'd be better off staying out of this," the Buddha's Son added.

"Disciple, does that Ye Chen have some kind of hold over you?" Master Jialan asked in a low voice.

He couldn't understand it. The enmity between the Sacred Temple and Ye Chen was already irreconcilable, so why was everyone trying to stop him from making a move?

"No."

The Buddha's Son shook his head.

He looked toward the sky over the training grounds. Vast auras of Spiritual Power permeated the air, yet Ye Chen stood alone, encircled by powerful figures from all sides.

Yet on Ye Chen's face, there wasn't the slightest hint of panic. He remained calm and composed!

He fell silent for a moment before saying, "I am merely thinking of what's best for our Sacred Temple."

"If we interfere in a situation like this, I fear the consequences will be unimaginable."

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"The matter with that girl, Song Yubing, is a private affair of the Song family. Why must you insist on getting involved?"

"What a pity. Today, we must watch a great talent fall."

Song Taigu entered the arena, hands clasped behind his back, wearing an air of profound, feigned sorrow.

Ye Chen couldn't be bothered with the hypocrite. His gaze swept across the surrounding experts as he asked in a steady voice, "Is this everyone?"

Everyone was stunned for a moment before their expressions turned amused.

"What?"

"You think all of us aren't enough to deal with a young man who isn't even twenty?"

Murong Chi spoke coolly. His temples were gray, and he looked to be in his fifties. Dazzling arcs of purple lightning coiled around his body, a testament to his terrifying power.

"So you're actually aware that a group of old men like you are ganging up to bully a young man in his early twenties?"

"I never thought the Grand Elder of the esteemed Murong family would not only feel no shame but even have the gall to say something like that. You're utterly shameless!"

Li Jianyin's clear laughter echoed from a distance as he descended gracefully into the arena, his posture as straight as a sword, completely ignoring the crowd.

"You…"

Having been berated in public, Murong Chi nearly lost his temper.

But when he got a clear look at Li Jianyin, he instantly suppressed his anger.

"Young friend Li, do you intend to protect that Ye kid?" Murong Chi asked in a low voice.

"Don't worry, he won't interfere."

Shi Chongwei arrived right after him, his aura locking firmly onto Li Jianyin.

In the distance, the experts from the Prefecture watched, their hearts filled with worry.

"Lord Prefect, are we really just going to stand by and do nothing?"

Zhong Luoxun, Jiang Quguang, and the other experts all looked toward Li Yu.

Li Yu's expression was grave. "Since my son dares to involve himself in this situation, he must have his reasons. We should avoid making any rash moves for now."

What he didn't say was that Li Jianyin had sent him a voice transmission before leaving, warning him not to get involved.

Li Yu knew that if they ignored Li Jianyin's warning, they would likely become a liability to him. So, he suppressed the urge to intervene.

Seeing this, Mo Tianyun and the others felt their hearts sink.

With even the Lord Prefect planning to stay on the sidelines, it seemed unlikely Ye Chen would be able to escape the current situation unscathed.

Every single expert at the Divine Might Realm was considered a top-tier existence in the eastern region of the dynasty.

To see so many Divine Might Realm experts joining forces was a terrifying, almost suffocating sight for any onlooker. They couldn't help but pity Ye Chen.

"It seems your father and his men have no intention of backing you up."

Murong Chi glanced at Li Yu's group nearby with a smug smile before continuing, "Young friend Li, do you really think you alone can influence the outcome of this?"

"Who said he's alone?"

Before Li Jianyin could respond, another figure with a powerful aura emerged from the crowd, stepping in to block Murong Chi.

"If the Murong family wants to make a move, you'll have to get past me first!"

The speaker was the Grand Elder of the Yun family, Yun Feiyang!

He was dressed in white robes and appeared slightly older than Murong Chi, with a full head of white hair.

However, his profound aura was even stronger than Murong Chi's.

"Yun Feiyang?!"

The appearance of the Yun family's Grand Elder startled everyone on the scene.

No one had expected the Yun family, who had no prior connection to Ye Chen, to suddenly intervene and insist on protecting him, even under the pressure of so many other powerful figures!

Even Ye Chen himself was stunned.

'What's going on?'

'I don't think I know anyone from the Yun family, do I?'

"Young friend Ye, rest assured."

"The Yun family will not stand by and watch you come to harm."

The Yun family Patriarch, Yun Cangfeng, stood up and openly declared his goodwill toward Ye Chen in front of everyone.

"Has the Yun family gone mad?"

In the Song family's camp, Song Tingyue frowned in disbelief.

"Old dog Yun, what is the meaning of this?!"

Murong Chi stared coldly at Yun Feiyang and demanded.

"A trust accepted, a duty fulfilled," Yun Feiyang replied with just six words.

'A trust accepted?'

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, their faces filled with astonishment.

"Hmph!"

"I don't care what's gotten into your Yun family, but do you really think you can stop all of us alone?"

Grand Elder Jin Hongtian of the Jin family spoke, his cold voice booming like thunder in everyone's ears.

Just then, a soft sigh was heard on the field.

A figure had suddenly appeared in front of Jin Hongtian!

"Leave the Jin family to me."

Xiao Yunpo stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression impassive.