Chapter 1043 - 1042: Crushed Underfoot

"How is this possible?"

At this moment, everyone had their eyes wide open, full of incredulity. In their view, Elder Yun, who was so powerful that he could easily kill the Fiery Flame Fire Ape, actually could not withstand a single palm strike from this young man?

Zou Tianchen's smile froze in his eyes, almost popping his eyeballs out, unable to believe any of this.

And those from Cyan Cloud Island who originally wanted to charge up were more stunned in place, the weapons in their hands clanging to the ground without any awareness.

Only Cai Kun let out a bitter laugh: "I knew it would be this result!"

"What do you intend to do?"

At this moment.

Zou Tianchen finally panicked.

Even Elder Yun could not withstand a single strike from Ye Qingchen. If the other wanted to kill him, wouldn't it be an act of mere thought?

"I am the Young Master of Cyan Cloud Island, Zou Tianchen! If you dare to harm even a hair of mine, my father will never let you off... Even if you escape to the ends of the earth, sweeping through Yellow Springs and Jade Fall, you'll surely die!"

"Is that so?"

Ye Qingchen's eyes sparkled coldly, "On my island, you dare threaten me?"

"Your island?" Zou Tianchen was stunned.

"Roar!"

Just then, a fierce roar echoed.

What was seen.

A surging wave of Qi Blood, billowing turbulently, suddenly swept across all directions, brushing away the pervasive dust, revealing Elder Yun's figure. His face was twisted, eyes full of erupting rage, and he roared in a low voice:

"Let go of the Young Master!"

Seeing Ye Qingchen remain indifferent, Elder Yun roared once more and took a step forward.

"Rip!"

It could be seen that his thin frame emitted a sound like silk tearing. Everyone hurriedly looked, only to see his body miraculously lengthen.

Like an inflating balloon, expanding rapidly.

"Boom!"

Elder Yun stepped out a second time.

This time, his body swelled again, gray hair quickly turning black, while the wrinkles on his face disappeared. Accompanied by crackling sounds, the hunched body became straight, and the shriveled limbs filled up instantly, becoming as angular as rocks.

Step three, step four...

By the seventh step, the previously thin, decaying old man was gone. In his place stood a robust and burly man! His surging aura infinitely approaching that of a Half-Step Celestial Immortal!

This was Elder Yun's true form.

If he had no strength, how could he have been assigned to protect Zou Tianchen?

"Boom!"

Amidst the raging Qi Blood, a fierce whirlwind erupted, sending everyone tumbling back, and hundreds of meters away, towering trees were ground into countless wooden fragments. The blue stones were thoroughly crushed.

He knew.

The young man before his eyes is the greatest enemy he has ever faced.

As the violent Qi Blood surged, Elder Yun stepped forward with a fierce speed. How terrifying was this heaven-shocking momentum? Everyone in the valley watching this scene retreated repeatedly. Even the top-level Earth Immortals present had to move aside.

At this moment.

Elder Yun was like a sprinting leopard, a howling typhoon, a roaring lightning bolt, seemingly wanting to shred all existence.

"I never expected he had such means!"

Cai Kun's complexion changed.

With such an explosive surge of Qi Blood, the power was boundless.

If he faced it, he might not withstand even a punch, turning into flesh and blood instantly. Even if he was lucky enough to survive, he would face Elder Yun's unyielding onslaught like a flood of mercury!

However.

This strike from Elder Yun, even a Half-Step Celestial Immortal would have to retreat. But he knew, in front of the existence known as Celestial South Fierce God, it was laughable enough like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

Sure enough, Ye Qingchen's face grew cold as he directly raised his palm and swung.

"Get lost!"

This time, he held nothing back.

The terrifying force burst forth swiftly, its instant might like a dam breaking, releasing a tide that had been building up for three days and nights, pouring out with overwhelming speed. Wherever it went, whether through vast swaths of lush forests or jagged mountains, it ground everything to dust under this immense power!

This formidable strength blasted open a massive valley, causing even the entire island to tremble under the impact of this palm strike.

"Not good!"

Facing Ye Qingchen's relentless strike, Elder Yun, being the first in its path, could no longer maintain his earlier calm composure.

With a cry of alarm, he managed to swiftly clap his hands together, pushing his Qi and blood to their utmost limit. In an instant, a massive shield expanded hundreds of feet wide, displacing the air, turning a hundred-foot radius around him into an area of vacuum!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

At the same moment.

A series of loud booms erupted from around him, and dazzling multicolored barriers appeared directly at his sides.

Clearly.

At this moment, Elder Yun had utilized all his techniques to their utmost, not daring to show any negligence. But all his efforts under this palm strike seemed futile, as they were crushed to pieces like rotten wood.

Even his own self was completely obliterated under this palm strike, leaving not the slightest trace behind!

Silence!

Seeing this scene, even Zou Tianchen wore a face like ashes.

At this moment.

He finally came to his senses and recognized who this young man in front of him truly was.

"Ye Qingchen!"

Zou Tianchen said bitterly.

If it were anyone else, they would surely think twice before acting in the face of potential retaliation from Cyan Cloud Island. But only this Celestial South Fierce God dared to brashly defy the norms of the world and kill people from Cyan Cloud Island.

And not only killing, but doing so as if crushing an ant, without any regard!

Yet, the situation being what it was, even someone as lawless as Zou Tianchen couldn't help but feel apprehensive: "Mr. Ye, I did not know it was you, and have offended you! After all, you have incurred no loss, and moreover, you have killed my man, so why don't we just call it even? There's no need to forge a life-and-death enmity!"

Ye Qingchen stood there, expression unchanged.

Zou Tianchen continued, "The power of our Cyan Cloud Island is not as simple as you imagine. If you kill me, my father will surely not let you go... even if you're not afraid, I don't believe they won't fear as well!"

Zou Tianchen's cold gaze swept over Su Moran, Luo Lin'an, and Bai Ji, revealing a hint of threat that was self-evident.

"Are you threatening me?" Ye Qingchen laughed.

"Exactly!" Zou Tianchen regained his composure, the smug look in his eyes growing stronger.

He was the Young Master of Cyan Cloud Island, and Cyan Cloud Island held significant power within the Star Gathering Scattered Island. Even if he provoked someone he'd better not offend, they would not dare do anything to him for his father's sake.

Unless Ye Qingchen wanted a war with Cyan Cloud Island!

And Ye Qingchen, new to the Star Gathering Scattered Island and having no foundation, attempting to oppose Cyan Cloud Island based only on Hidden Dragon Island, was akin to seeking his own demise!

"Mr. Ye, perhaps it's better to just let it go!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Lin'an trembled and quickly spoke up.

Having grown up on the Star Gathering Scattered Island, she was naturally well aware of Cyan Cloud Island's strength. If Ye Qingchen killed Zou Tianchen, it would certainly provoke a frenzied backlash from Cyan Cloud Island!

Even Su Moran nodded slightly, thinking that since there was no loss, it might be better to let them go.

After all, they had already offended the Thirty-Six Sects of the Celestial South, and it would not be wise to offend Cyan Cloud Island too!

"What kind of nonsense Celestial South Fierce God? Just a homeless dog."

Zou Tianchen secretly snickered.

Understanding human nature as he did, Zo Tianchen believed Ye Qingchen would certainly act cautiously at this point, not daring to act rashly. As for revenge, with Cyan Cloud Island's power, it would be a breeze!

"Haha!"

At this moment, Ye Qingchen suddenly let out a chuckle: "Did you forget what I said earlier?"

"What?" asked Zou Tianchen casually.

Ye Qingchen, with a half-smile, shook his head gently, his eyes cold: "I said before, if you all scram now, I might consider sparing your lives!"

"Did you think I was joking?"

Under the shocked gazes of everyone, Ye Qingchen moved his hand, directly grabbing Zou Tianchen and slamming him to the ground. Before he could struggle, Ye Qingchen stomped down with his foot!

"Boom!"

With a muffled sound.

Zou Tianchen's chest was directly crushed by the stomp, dead on the spot beyond saving!