Chapter 310 - 48: Golden Saber Slashes the Fierce Tiger

Chapter 310: Chapter 48: Golden Saber Slashes the Fierce Tiger

As Chen Ye soared into the air and flew toward the city outskirts, everyone in his path—whether disciples from Celestial Sword Manor, people from Qingzhou Prefecture City, or members of other Sects—immediately cleared a path for him.

The scene looked less like a hunt and more like a respectful send-off.

Just like that, under the complex gazes of tens of thousands, Chen Ye flew out of the Central Square with the ease of a leisurely stroll, leaving behind the very Qingzhou City he had plunged into chaos.

After leaving Qingzhou City, Chen Ye didn’t pause for a moment. His figure transformed into a faint wisp of green smoke as he sped toward the vast, endless mountain range to the south.

After breaking through to the Inner Realm, the True Essence within his body was self-sustaining. Thus, Chen Ye could travel through the sky above the mountain forests at a continuous high speed.

The ground below him sped backward, and the wind howled past his ears.

In less than half a day, he had already ventured hundreds of miles deep into the Southern Wilderness Mountain Range.

When the familiar air, a mix of fresh vegetation and an untamed scent, filled his nostrils, the tension that had kept Chen Ye on edge finally, completely eased.

He was here.

This was the territory of that old demon, Yuan Lan.

’Even if that old bastard Jian Jingchuan really did break out of his seclusion to chase after me, he’d have to think twice about coming here.’

Stopping by a hidden mountain stream, Chen Ye leaned against a green stone, worn perfectly smooth by the water, and let out a long sigh of relief.

Although the entire process, from his attack to his escape, had seemed as fluid and effortless as flowing water, in reality, every step had been meticulously calculated, taking an immense toll on his Heart Spirit.

Now that he could relax, a wave of exhaustion washed over him.

Chen Ye didn’t rush to continue his journey. Instead, he closed his eyes and began to inspect his condition.

His Inner Realm Cultivation had completely stabilized. Within his Dantian Qi Sea, the True Essence condensed from the power of the Star River circulated slowly like a vast galaxy, brimming with immense power.

Then, with a thought, Chen Ye opened his long-unseen Professional Panel.

[Name: Chen Ye]

[Cultivation Realm: Inner Realm]

[Profession: Hundred Tribulations Blade Master lv4 (All things face tribulation; all techniques have flaws. Your saber can now perceive and trigger deeper tribulations. A single slash is irreversible.)]

[Talent: Tribulation Eye]

[Dharma Gates: Star River Qi Refining Technique lv8, Golden Toad Qi Swallowing Technique lv5]

[Martial Arts: Thorn Blade Technique lv10 (Max Level)]

...

His Professional Level had increased from lv3 to lv4.

His Thorn Blade Technique had also finally reached lv10, Max Level!

Chen Ye could feel that as his Profession and Skills improved, his mastery over tribulation had grown much more adept, its power increasing by more than a single tier.

Before, the tribulations he triggered with his saber were more akin to brute-force destruction.

Now, however, a single slash from him could strike a nodal point with precision, triggering a chain reaction of collapse. It was far more uncanny and impossible to defend against.

Take, for instance, the slash he had used against Jian Jingchuan. He didn’t just cut down the Sword Qi tiger; he severed the spiritual link between the avatar and Jian Jingchuan’s true body, eradicating it at its very source.

But that wasn’t the most important part. The crucial thing was that the Boat of the Other Shore in his Sea of Consciousness had stirred and begun to flicker with a faint light.

[The Boat of the Other Shore has been activated. Do you wish to return?]

But Chen Ye only pondered for a moment before dismissing the prompt. It wasn’t time to leave. For one, his Profession hadn’t reached its peak, and for another, he still hadn’t fulfilled his agreement with Yuan Lan.

’Chen Ye had no intention of being someone who broke his promise. Besides, there might be more unexpected boons waiting for him after helping Yuan Lan Transform into a Dragon and ascend to the heavens.’

At this thought, Chen Ye let out a long breath and resumed his flight deeper into the Southern Wilderness Mountain Range.

「As Chen Ye fled at full speed...」

「Qingzhou City. The Central Square.」

The area was still in complete disarray.

No one yet dared to collect Jian Wuchen’s scattered remains, which lay strewn across the ground.

Elder Jian lay on the ground like a dead dog, his eyes lifeless, emitting hoarse, rattling sounds. The cracks on his body were multiplying, and it was clear he wouldn’t last much longer.

Meanwhile, the disciples of Celestial Sword Manor stood there, utterly crestfallen, as if drained of all their Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

Today, their faith had been utterly shattered by that man in the cruelest, most direct way possible.

After recovering from their initial shock and terror, the Loose Cultivators in the square finally came to their senses, erupting into an earth-shattering wave of discussion.

"My heavens! What did I just witness today? Celestial Sword Manor... was just taken down by one person like that?"

"This guy, Chen Ye, is insane! He’s a god of slaughter!"

"Insane is an understatement! Did you see that final slash? He even cut down the Sword Manor Master’s avatar! Is he even human?"

"I’d heard his name five years ago. I never thought he’d become this terrifying five years later!"

"Quick! Spread the news! Something huge is about to go down in Qingzhou!"

Countless people chattered excitedly, their faces alight with the thrill of having witnessed history.

Meanwhile, the Elders from other Sects and officials from the Qingzhou Prefecture began to act swiftly after a brief silence.

"Quick! Immediately send a message back to the Sect and report everything that happened today to the Sect Leader, word for word!"

"Investigate! Investigate him now! Dig up everything you can on this Chen Ye! I want to know his entire history!"

One command after another was rapidly issued.

The eyes of these influential figures, men who could normally call the shots in Qingzhou, now gleamed with excitement.

Celestial Sword Manor, that great tree that had stood for centuries, was now teetering. Although it hadn’t collapsed, it had been dealt a severe blow, which naturally thrilled the Sects that had been oppressed for so long.

Meanwhile, in another corner of the square, Yun Heqing had long since slipped away.

The moment Chen Ye shattered the Sword Light tiger, he had realized he couldn’t stay there any longer.

’When Immortals fight, mortals suffer.’

’He had no desire to get swept up in this colossal storm.’

He muttered with lingering fear as he fled.

"I’m never getting involved with that Chen guy again. He’s too damn scary..."