Chapter 478: You Are Too Weak

But even so, Princess Changyue was still brimming with confidence!

As the most outstanding prodigy of the current Great Hong royal family, she was already considered one of the top geniuses in the entire Great Hong Dynasty!

Since beginning her cultivation, she had never known defeat. Even her older brothers and sisters in the royal family held her in awe.

The only exception was one time when she was boating alone on a great lake, comprehending the beauty of nature to temper her state of mind. It was then that she chanced upon Luoxia.

That was Princess Changyue's first encounter with Luoxia.

At the time, Luoxia's aura was completely restrained, making her seem like an ordinary young girl as she skimmed over the lake's surface.

Suddenly, a massive demonic beast launched a sneak attack from within the lake, opening its cavernous mouth to devour the girl.

Her interest piqued, Princess Changyue immediately took action, saving the girl and slicing the demonic beast in two.

She had expected praise and gratitude, and had even pictured herself as an anonymous hero, departing with a flourish.

But the girl, with a placid expression, simply pointed out how crude and clumsy her Sword Dao was, identifying several areas for improvement.

This unexpected outcome sent ripples through Princess Changyue's state of mind.

She was even a little incensed. 'I was kind enough to save you, and you turn around and critique my Sword Dao?'

'You even think my Sword Dao is too crude, too clumsy?'

'How utterly outrageous!'

Princess Changyue immediately issued a challenge to settle things. They wouldn't use any external items or fight to the death—they would simply compete based on their own cultivation.

But in the end, she was crushed. The feeling of being so effortlessly dominated was something she couldn't even begin to describe!

Only then did she understand: the girl had only offered her guidance because she had been kind enough to intervene and save her.

'Instead, it was I who was biased, assuming she was a powerless girl. Little did I know that my meager skills were completely insignificant in her eyes!'

From that day on, Princess Changyue and Luoxia were acquainted.

Although she never learned the other's origins, Princess Changyue knew in her heart that with Luoxia's power, overturning the entire Great Hong Dynasty would be a simple matter!

Princess Changyue was also a proud and ambitious person.

Though she was unwilling to admit it, she understood that she had latched onto someone far beyond her station.

This time, upon hearing that Luoxia would be passing through Dongxuan Province, Princess Changyue traveled thousands of miles to invite her to the Peach Blossom Banquet, hoping to make her stay by her side a little longer.

For this reason, she even had Li Yu postpone the Peach Blossom Banquet.

It was delayed until the very day Luoxia was due to arrive in Dongxuan Province!

Which was today.

Now, seeing that Ye Chen seemed about to move against Luoxia, Princess Changyue naturally stepped in front of her immediately.

Of course, Princess Changyue knew that with Luoxia's power, no one present could possibly harm her.

But she still had to make her stance known.

"Don't get in the way."

Ye Chen gave Princess Changyue a cool glance. His words were simple, yet utterly shocking!

The entire crowd was stunned.

This was the most renowned peerless talent of the Great Hong royal family, a woman of supreme status. How dare Ye Chen speak to Princess Changyue with such an attitude?

Princess Changyue was furious. She knitted her elegant brows and said coldly, "Fellow Daoist Ye Chen, do you really think you can act so lawlessly just because you're now the strongest in Dongxuan Province?"

"Let me tell you, there's always someone stronger! In our Great Hong Dynasty alone, there are plenty of people more powerful than you!"

"Get lost!"

Ye Chen couldn't be bothered to waste words on her. Seeing Princess Changyue still chattering on, he roared, his voice like a clap of thunder that echoed between heaven and earth!

"You!"

Princess Changyue was utterly enraged. She had never met someone so audacious!

Within the Great Hong Dynasty, everyone, no matter their status, treated her with the utmost respect and dared not slight her. She could command this respect with her own talent and strength, without even needing to rely on her background.

Yet today, she had been berated twice by the same person. How could she possibly endure this?

"You're courting death!"

Princess Changyue's aura surged. Her face was like ice as she prepared to strike, but Luoxia stopped her.

"Changyue, stand down for now."

"This Young Master Ye and I have important matters to discuss."

Luoxia spoke faintly, but a single casual sentence from her was enough to suppress all of Princess Changyue's fiery momentum.

"As you command, Fairy!"

Princess Changyue silently retreated behind Luoxia. Her expression remained cold, but her turbulent aura had calmed.

Everyone exchanged glances, feeling that this was no longer a situation they could interfere in.

Hong Cangkuang led Hongyu Pill Venerable and the others to one side. Song Yeming and the other old ancestors retreated to the opposite side, maintaining a remote standoff with Hong Cangkuang's group.

The standoff between the two groups was merely for show; the entire audience's attention was actually focused on Luoxia and Ye Chen.

"Repeat what you just said. I didn't hear you clearly."

Ye Chen's gaze was fixed on Luoxia. He spoke word by word, his voice resonant and powerful.

Luoxia wasn't annoyed. From beginning to end, she maintained a cool and tranquil demeanor, as if nothing in this mortal world could stir her heart.

"You are still too weak."

She spoke faintly, her words hitting the mark: "With your strength, it's impossible to catch up to her. Wanting to see her is just wishful thinking."

"Too weak... am I?"

Ye Chen was taken aback, as if he hadn't expected to hear such an answer.

It had to be said, that was quite a blow.

He had fought his way from Lei Province all the way to the most powerful region in the eastern part of the dynasty, Dongxuan Province!

In the previous battle, his power had been deeply etched into everyone's hearts.

Everyone knew that the current Ye Chen could be considered the number one figure in the eastern part of the dynasty.

But now, he had received such an evaluation. The thought made his mind churn, and he couldn't calm down for a long time.

"Nearly three months have passed since we last parted."

"You've cultivated from the Blood Coagulation Realm to the Divinity Transformation Realm. In this mortal world, that speed is quite fast. But in my sect, it's not even worth mentioning."

Luoxia said.

Upon hearing this, everyone was utterly shocked.

Even Hongyu Pill Venerable, Hong Cangkuang, Song Yeming, and Princess Changyue were shaken to the core, finding it unbelievable.

So, just three months ago, Ye Chen had only been at the Blood Coagulation Realm?

In the short span of three months, he had become a genuine Divinity Transformation Realm Cultivator. Such a cultivation speed was likely unheard of, even in the Central Province, wasn't it?

And yet, according to Luoxia, this speed was not even worth mentioning.

It was simply unbelievable. Just how terrifying was the sect behind Luoxia?