Chapter 476: Princess Changyue

Princess Changyue?!

An uproar resounded through the heavens and the earth. Countless shocked and uncertain gazes darted about, all searching for a glimpse of Princess Changyue.

'Could this legendary figure have been here all along?'

The Prefecture officials, the four great families, Ye Chen, and the others were all stunned.

"Her Highness has arrived?"

Shi Chongwei was also startled. He hadn't received any word about Princess Changyue's arrival.

A hush fell over the world. Then, ripples in space suddenly began to spread across the sky above the martial arts arena!

The scene was utterly abrupt. The ancestors of the three great families were, at that very moment, confronting Ye Chen above the arena.

This included the Yun family's old ancestor, Yun Tianhan, who had come as reinforcements, along with Hongyu Pill Venerable, the previous prefect of Dongxuan Province, Hong Cangkuang, and others.

Yet these spatial ripples appeared right beside them. How could they not be shocked?

Immediately, Song Yeming, Murong Lengfang, Jin Ninghai, and the others all retreated, their expressions grim.

Ye Chen and his allies also pulled back a short distance.

Under the watchful eyes of all, a powerful spatial fluctuation suddenly erupted from within the rippling void, and a young woman stepped out!

She wore a golden circlet on her head, and her features were as exquisite as the most magnificent work of art. Her robes, however, were simple and unadorned.

Her fair, flawless face held a gentle and serene, yet somewhat detached, expression.

The young woman stood in the void, a formidable spatial fluctuation swirling around her. The moment she appeared, she captured everyone's attention.

She was none other than the most renowned peerless prodigy of the Great Hong Royal Family and one of the top geniuses from the Central Province—Princess Changyue!

"Is that the power of space?"

"Could she have already entered the Void Realm?"

Song Yeming, Murong Lengfang, Jin Ninghai, and the others were secretly horrified.

These ancestor-level figures actually sensed an extremely dangerous aura from the young woman before them!

To be sure, if the three of them joined forces and used their respective family's guardian Spiritual Objects, they would have more than enough power to fight and kill a true Void Realm expert.

But at this moment, they couldn't help but feel a profound sense of awe.

'So this is a true top-tier genius from the Central Province!'

'Forget comparing her to the geniuses of Dongxuan Province; even we, the supreme experts of Dongxuan, aren't as powerful as these young prodigies from the Central Province.'

"So, Your Highness has been here for some time. This humble servant has been negligent."

Li Yu, along with City Lord Zhong Luoxun, General Jiang Quguang, and other high-ranking officials from Dongxuan Province, hurried forward and bowed from a distance.

Li Jianyin, however, merely frowned and watched coldly from the side.

Although he was also a member of the Dongxuan Prefecture, he had another identity: Saint Heir of the Heaven-Reaching Sword Institute!

Even if she was a princess from the Great Hong Royal Family, he had no reason to be afraid!

'So this is Princess Changyue?'

Ye Chen raised a brow, studying the young woman who had appeared so suddenly with great interest.

He felt an indescribable pressure from her.

He had never felt such pressure from a peer before.

After all, his current strength made him arguably the strongest expert in Dongxuan Province, nearly unrivaled below the Void Realm.

'Could it be that this princess from the Great Hong Royal Family is actually a true Great Power of the Void Realm?'

That would be utterly incredible. Ye Chen was still only at the Fourth Layer of the Divinity Transformation Realm. The gap between them would be immense!

"Your Highness, you... what are you doing here?"

Shi Chongwei was both shocked and delighted. Seeing Princess Changyue was like finding his backbone.

He quickly flew up and positioned himself respectfully behind Princess Changyue, ready to receive orders at a moment's notice.

Princess Changyue ignored Shi Chongwei. Her calm gaze swept over everyone present before she finally spoke. "I actually just arrived."

"Speaking of which, Bai Yujie is already dead?"

Hearing this, everyone's expressions flickered.

Ye Chen's enemies—the Song, Murong, and Jin families—were secretly overjoyed, while the Yun family, Mo Tianyun, Song Yubing, and the others looked worried sick.

That Bai Yujie's identity was not simple; he was actually an Attendant to Princess Changyue.

If Princess Changyue decided to pursue the matter, the consequences would be unimaginable!

After all, even without relying on her royal family's background, the power she had displayed was already terrifying beyond belief.

The area around the martial arts arena had been in a constant state of chaotic battle, with turbulent aftershocks that had never subsided.

Yet Princess Changyue was able to manipulate the power of space and hide herself above this very arena!

With so many experts present, not a single one had noticed her. How could that not be astonishing?

Of course, it was also possible that Princess Changyue had used some kind of magic treasure or Spiritual Object, but there was no way to know for sure.

"Bai Yujie is indeed dead."

"It was my failure. I was unable to protect him."

Shi Chongwei didn't immediately try to use Princess Changyue's protection to act smugly toward Ye Chen and the others. He kept his head down, his expression dark.

"The one who killed him was that boy named Ye Chen, correct?"

No one had expected that just moments after appearing and saying only a few words, Princess Changyue would immediately point the spear at Ye Chen!

Instantly, all eyes turned to Ye Chen.

This young man, who had shocked everyone in today's great battle, was undoubtedly the fuse that had ignited this series of shocking events.

"That's right. I did it."

Ye Chen met Princess Changyue's gaze, his expression calm.

What magnificent eyes she had. An endless, watery charm seemed to flow within them, enough to captivate anyone at first sight!

Even Ye Chen nearly found himself lost in them.

Hongyu Pill Venerable stood by Ye Chen's side, watching the scene with deep concern.

"Your Highness, if I recall correctly, the purpose of this Peach Blossom Banquet is actually for selection—to choose the most outstanding group of geniuses for another purpose!"

"Furthermore, the postponement of the Peach Blossom Banquet was also at your request!"

Hong Cangkuang spoke, his hands clasped behind his back and his voice hoarse.

Although his tone was respectful, it also carried a hint of firmness. "Surely you don't intend to seek revenge against this young friend, Ye Chen?"

"You must understand, it was your Attendant who launched a fatal sneak attack first, which is why young friend Ye Chen killed him in self-defense!"

Seeing Hong Cangkuang speak up for him, Ye Chen took a deep breath and silently committed this kindness to memory. He knew Hong Cangkuang was likely helping because of his connection to Hongyu Pill Venerable, but the fact remained that the Prefecture officials had consistently stood on his side today. Ye Chen would not forget it.

"Revenge?"

"Elder Hong, you underestimate me."

Princess Changyue shook her head, her voice calm. "I am not the one looking for Young Master Ye Chen. It is another lord."

As soon as she said this, the entire crowd was stunned.