Xiao Qi totally didnât know that Zhi Yan came for the Phoenix Helianthus, otherwise, she definitely would not have sold it before his arrival . However, she was not the least bit panicked as she laughed: âLooks like Sir Zhi just happens to need a stalk of Phoenix Helianthus, you shouldâve told me earlier, you know . As long as Sir Zhi opens his mouth, this one wouldâve personally delivered it to you at your doorsteps . But unfortunately, the Phoenix Helianthus in this oneâs hands has just been sold to another gentleman right before your arrival . â
âWhat! Sold!?â Zhi Yanâs expression changed as irritation filled his voice: âSold to who! Who bought it?! Itâs the last Phoenix Helianthus, I have to have it no matter what, even if I have to fight for it! Quick, tell me, who did you sell it to?!â
A delighted expression surfaced on the faces of everyone in the room, eyes of mockery all successively shifted towards Yun Che . Xiao Qi said with a smile: âDonât worry Sir Zhi, the gentleman who just bought the Phoenix Helianthus is still here . Sir Zhi can still have a nice discussion with him . Why, maybe he would even be willing to transfer it to you . â
Xiao Qi slightly turned and swung a hand in Yun Cheâs direction: âItâs this gentleman who purchased the last Phoenix Helianthus from this oneâs hands for two thousand purple profound coins . Whether or not this gentleman wishes to transfer it to you will depend on Sir Zhi . â
Zhi Yanâs gaze instantly shifted toward Yun Che . After probing his profound strength cultivation, an incomparably clear disdain hug on his face . He came over with huge strides as his entire body released a mighty pressure that would even make a middle stage Sky Profound practitioner find it difficult to breathe: âYouâre the one who bought the Phoenix Helianthus? Hmph, you have also heard what I just said earlier . Give the Phoenix Helianthus in your hands to me . Donât worry, I wonât give you a coin less than the money you used to purchase the Phoenix Helianthus, or else people will say that my Roasting Sun Sect bullies the weak!â
From Zhi Yanâs manner of speaking, he was absolutely not discussing, rather, he was roughly commanding him in a typical tone of voice that came from a strong practitioner to a weak . Yun Cheâs expression did not change as he said indifferently: âMy apologies, this Phoenix Helianthus is extremely important to me, I wonât be transferring it to you . â
âHm?â Zhi Yan clearly had never thought that a weak practitioner at merely the Earth Profound Realm would actually dare refuse him, even under the premise that he would not pay a coin less . He didnât immediately explode, turning his head, he said to Xiao Qi: âWhereâs this kid from? Seems like heâs not willing to give me face!â
Before Xiao Qi could reply, Gongsun Yu said delightfully: âSeventh Young Master Zhi, this kidâs obviously not from any ordinary background, or else how could he dare have the confidence to not yield to Seventh Young Master Zhi . Tsk tsk, heâs actually an esteemed guest from the eastern Blue Wind Nation . Hehe, against this esteemed guest from another nation, Seventh Young Master Zhi treat him a bit gentler, in the manner of our great nation, of course . â
âBlue Wind Nation? HahahahaâŚâ
Once he heard the name âBlue Wind Nationâ, Zhi Yan started laughing right away⌠Previously, when Yun Che had revealed that he was from Blue Wind Nation, Gongsun Yu and company had all erupted in laughter as well, as if the name âBlue Wind Nationâ was not a nationâs name, but rather synonymous with a joke .
Growing up in Blue Wind Nation, Yun Che never really felt it, but once he arrived in Divine Phoenix Empire, that was when he realized how much of a miserable existence Blue Wind Nationâs status was in the Profound Sky Continent . Only the words âlowlyâ, and even âridiculousâ could be used to describe it . He had finally understood why Cang Wanhe had such a deeply resigned, frustrated, and grieved expression on his face when he mentioned the âSeven Nation Ranking TournamentâŚ
People usually had a protective instinct toward their native homeland, and Yun Che obviously was not an exception . The nation he had grown up in was being willfully sneered at and held in contempt by these people as a completely inferior nation⌠He was incapable of not being filled with rage . However, compared to Divine Phoenix Empire, Blue Wind Nation was indeed just too weak . The disparity between them was like a lamb and a male lion, this was an inevitable fact .
Zhi Yan originally was afraid that Yun Cheâs background was extraordinary, which would cause him trouble, but now that he knew Yun Che was from Blue Wind Nation, why would he feel the least bit worried? He said overbearingly: âKid! This young masterâs patience is awfully limited, hurry up and give me the Phoenix Helianthus . If this young master loses all his patience, donât even mention the Phoenix Helianthus, you wonât even be getting half a profound coin back . â
âHeh! Kid, what kind of status does Seventh Young Master Zhi have? Him agreeing to even speak to you is already a great honor, youâd better not fail to appreciate his kindness . â Gongsun Yu sarcastically said on the side .
Xiao Qi quickly faced Yun Che, and said softly: âSir, Sir Zhi urgently needs this Phoenix Helianthus, so just give it to him . I believe that Sir Zhi will definitely be grateful, and maybe you two might even become friends!â
Yun Che narrowed his eyes, his voice was still extremely flat: âI said it before, I need this Phoenix Helianthus, not transferring . â
âVery well⌠Looks like youâre refusing a toast and want to drink some punishment wine instead! Iâll ask you one last time, are you going to give it to me or not?!â All the muscles on Zhi Yanâs body bunched up as his face filled with anger .
Yun Che said coldly: âI was the one who bought the Phoenix Helianthus, so it already belongs to me . I have the final say in what will be done to it! And itâs not you telling me to give, that Iâll give! If you want a Phoenix Helianthus, go look elsewhere, I donât have time to keep you company . â
After he finished speaking, Yun Che immediately turned around with the intent to leave .
âYou have the final say? HahahahaâŚâ Zhi Yan laughed wildly: âNaive kid, your daddy here will properly give you a lesson today . No matter what, in this world, itâs always the one with the harder fist who has the final say!â
Zhi Yan extended a hand, grabbing toward Yun Cheâs shoulder . His arm was much more thicker than Yun Cheâs thigh . In comparison, Yun Cheâs build was simply too frail, as if it was not able to withstand a single blow . He laughed evilly, and just as he was about to grab at Yun Cheâs shoulder to lift him up, when he used force, Yun Che actually did not move one bit . Zhi Yanâs eyes widened . The muscles on his arms instantly bulged as his veins popped out and he fiercely lifted⌠yet Yun Cheâs body still did not move one bit . Let alone being lifted, he didnât even move a single step .
Zhi Yan was inwardly shocked . Even though he faintly sensed that this was unusual, he got even more angrier as he said in exasperation: âIâll let you have a taste of how hard your daddyâs fists are!â
He released his hand from Yun Cheâs shoulder, then formed his grip into a fist . His fist ignited with purple flame as he violently punched toward Yun Che . Beneath the faint agitation, he used no less than ninety nine percent of his strength in this fist, not caring at all if Yun Che died on the spot⌠The other party was only an inferior profound practitioner from Blue Wind Nation anyway, even if he died, there would be no repercussions .
âSir Zhi!â Zhi Yanâs actions made Xiao Qi let out an alarmed cry . The others were also shocked . The entire room screeched with profound energy under Zhi Yanâs fist, and it was obvious that he had used all of his strength⌠No one present had the confidence that they could withstand this fist, and it was very likely that Yun Che would directly become meat paste after this strike .
Bang!!
Zhi Yanâs purple flame ignited fist firmly smashed onto Yun Cheâs chest, and released an extremely dull thud . Under the dispersing profound energy, the entire room violently trembled and all the chairs that were not sat on all shattered without exception . A long crack had even appeared on the marble tiles beneath their feet .
How could the strength from someone half a step into the Emperor Profound Realm be minor? It made everyone present tremble with fear . In their apprehension, they were even more shocked that Zhi Yan would use such a heavy hand toward a mere Earth Profound practitioner from Blue Wind Nation . This seemed to be a bit too much, but once they glanced toward Yun Che, they were instantly dumbfounded and they did not dare to believe their own eyes .
Zhi Yanâs hand was still on Yun Cheâs chest, but Yun Che wasnât knocked flying at all . He didnât even move back half a step, nor did his expression change at all . Instead, the face of Zhi Yan in front of him that was originally filled with arrogance, was unexpectedly covered with an extremely twisted expression⌠At this time, the light armor on his right arm was suddenly shattered into fragments . Streams and streams of blood rushed out like a flood released from a dam, instantly dyeing his entire arm red .
It was as if Zhi Yan had woken up from a nightmare . He stumbled backwards, and grasped at his perception that he had already lost as his right arm drooped down . He let out a painful moan that he tried his best to stifle as both his pupils enlarged, brimming with deep terror: âYou⌠YouâŚâ
âThis fist of yours doesnât seem to be that great . â Yun Che extended a hand and patted the clothes on his chest with a revulsed face . Then, his expression suddenly turned cold as he smashed a fist at Zhi Yan .
Zhi Yan instinctively held out his left arm to block it, but with Yun Cheâs Great Way of the Buddha, even if he didnât use profound energy, his raw arm strength reached up to a terrifying ten thousand kilograms . How was Zhi Yan capable of blocking it? Only a âcrackâ was heard as Zhi Yanâs arm bones were broken into several pieces . He let out a miserable shriek like that of a dying pig as he was ferociously struck flying, and his entire body sunk deep into the stone wall in the back .
No matter what, they had never expected this kind of scene . Everyone were was stupefied on the spot⌠What kind of status did Zhi Yan have? What kind of monstrosity was he?! Seventh Young Master of Roasting Sun Sect, half a step into the Emperor Profound at twenty eight years of age! He instantly suffered a crushing defeat beneath Yun Cheâs hand, and could not fight back at all!
It was absolutely not because Zhi Yan was weak, or that he had held back; the fist he smashed at Yun Che obviously contained all his strength⌠Instead, it was because the strength of this Blue Wind practitioner, that they had held in contempt and ridicule, was just too terrifying! Zhi Yanâs attack that contained all his strength had actually not harmed a single hair on his body! Yet his casual fist, had directly shattered the bones on Zhi Yanâs arm⌠What kind of terrifying body and strength was that?!
A chill rushed up their back⌠they had always been looking down and sneering at such a terrifying freak! Especially Gongsun Yu, his entire person sat glued to his seat, his complexion was deathly white, and under his shock, his body did not dare to move a single inch .
Yun Cheâs figure swayed, and then had already arrived at Zhi Yanâs front . He extended his arm to grab at his throat; as though he was lifting a chick, Zhi Yanâs robust body was directly pulled out from the stone wall, then was fiercely smashed on the ground . He lowered his gaze to look at the bloody-faced Zhi Yan and said indifferently: âDo you still want the Phoenix Helianthus in my hands?â
Before Zhi Yan regained his senses, he had already been directly smashed into serious injuries by Yun Che . He laid on the ground, gasping for breath: âI am⌠Roasting Sun Sectâs Seventh Young Master⌠If⌠If you dare to touch me, Roasting Sun Sect⌠will never let you get away with it!â
Yun Che narrowed his eyes, and laughed coldly: âYour words are not bad, the one with the harder fist is the one who has the final say in all matters of this world . Yet someone who does not have enough power still dares to be arrogant, now thatâs seeking death!!â
As Yun Cheâs voice fell, he stomped a leg onto Zhi Yanâs chest . Zhi Yanâs eyes bulged out as he violently spurted out a spray of blood .
âStop!!â
The gray haired elderly man who had always stood behind Xiao Qi yelled out, and suddenly took action . A streak of cold light launched toward Yun Che⌠immediately after, a Throne level might enveloped the entire room . Since the matter had grown to such a state, he definitely could not watch on without lifting a finger . Otherwise, if something permanent happened to Zhi Yan, it was extremely possible for Roasting Sun Sect to take out their anger on Falling Flame Merchant Guild .
âGet out of the way!â
Even though this gray haired old man was a genuine Throne, he was only at the first level of the Emperor Profound Realm, a low level Throne . To Yun Che, he was simply not a threat at all . Without even turning his head, he flung out his arm and a Phoenix Break broke through the air, colliding with that streak of cold light . The cold light completely dispersed instantly, yet Phoenix Break had not diminished at all as it directly smashed at the elderly manâs chest . Startled, the old man hurriedly blocked . After retreating seven or eight steps back, did he barely manage to withstand Phoenix Breakâs might . However, both his sleeves had been burnt to a crisp .
âThis is⌠phoenix flame!â The elderly man said in shock: âYouâre from the Divine Phoenix Sect!â
Everyone clearly saw and felt the phoenix flame Yun Che had flung out . That was undoubtedly the phoenix flame, it was impossible to falsify, and phoenix flame was a profound flame that only the Divine Phoenix Sect possessed! Someone who was capable of releasing phoenix flames could only be a member of the Divine Phoenix Sect! A person at the pinnacle of the entire Divine Phoenix Empire!
âHmph!â Yun Che snorted coldly . He didnât reply, and obviously was not dumb enough to deny it .
Zhi Yao knew that he had kicked upon an iron plate . Under his remaining shock, all he thought was how he was going to dismember Yun Cheâs body into ten thousand pieces someday . But once he personally saw Yun Che fling out that phoenix flame, his entire body trembled acutely⌠He would never be able to return this hatred . Divine Phoenix Sect was an existence that Roasting Sun Sect absolutely could not afford to provoke . His Roasting Sun Sect was known as the number two sect in Divine Phoenix, but the difference in strength between the two was as different as the sky and earth .
âSo⌠So itâs a brother from the Divine Phoenix Sect⌠It was I, who had eyes but did not see . These injuries are not at all unjustâŚâ Zhi Yan had on a begging attitude . How could he possibly be the least bit arrogant and forceful? âIf I had known earlier that it was a brother from Divine Phoenix Sect⌠even if I had guts as large as the sky, I wouldnât dare to offend you⌠If brother doesnât feel satisfied, please leave me your sound transmission imprint . I⌠I will personally visit with a gift to apologize another dayâŚâ
Being beaten until his bones were shattered, organs receiving injuries, yet still needed to anxiously apologize . This was the huge deterrence and influence Divine Phoenix Sect had in Divine Phoenix Empire . Everyone else in the room had already stood up, and firmly stood in place . They did not even dare to breath in too deeply as they looked at Yun Che with eyes filled with reverence . As for Gongsun Yu, who had been continuously sneering at Yun Che, he was sweating profusely . Both his legs quaked and it seemed as if they would collapse at any time .
That elderly man stepped forward and said while trembling: âFor an esteemed customer from Divine Phoenix Sect to be here, this old man had eyes but failed to recognize Mt . Tai, and even allowed esteemed customer to be disturbed . I truly⌠deserve death⌠Xiao Qi, what are you staring blankly for? Why havenât you given him back his profound coins?â
âYe⌠yes . â Xiao Qi was also somewhat pale with nervousness as she fumbled to get the purple profound coins .
âNo need . â Yun Che moved his leg away from Zhi Yanâs chest, âYou donât need to be that nervous . I am not the type of trash near my feet that relies on force to bully another . As long as others donât provoke me, I wonât bother to provoke others⌠You may continue . â
After he finished speaking, Yun Che no longer paid any attention to anyone as he turned around and walked toward the exit . Everyone followed him with his eyes as he stepped out while secretly heaving a sigh of relief . No one dared to say anything, lest it catch his attention .
Once he arrived in front of Gongsun Yu, Yun Che suddenly tilted his head and coldly looked him in the eye . With a startled cry, both of Gongsun Yuâs legs went limp as he fell on the ground with his butt⌠Only until Yun Che had walked very far away did he recover his senses . He had nearly lost control of his bladder .
Divine Phoenix Sect ruled over Divine Phoenix Nation for five thousand years, its fame had long been well-established . Itâs deterrent force was at a level that other nations were unable to understand⌠Yun Che couldnât help but sigh in his heart . If the Blue Wind Emperor was also this strong, the previous turmoil in the imperial family wouldnât have happened .
Just as he was about to exit the room, a peculiar sensation suddenly came from behind . Yun Cheâs footsteps paused, and instantly turned around . Seeing every face filled with reverence, with a few terrified ones, his gaze briefly swept past each and every person . After slightly knitting his brows, he left with slow steps .