Chapter 2210 - 2208: [Oh No, Something Unexpected]

Chapter 2210: Chapter 2208: [Oh No, Something Unexpected]

Princess Zi Xuan did not expect that her mentor, Sang Qing, had already planned for the worst!

That is, if Ye Tianchen were to be defeated and unable to withstand the Northern Tyrant, Sang Qing would, before his own death, use his last remaining strength to protect Ye Tianchen and Princess Zi Xuan and help them escape from here, instructing Princess Zi Xuan not to return to the Flying Flower Zen Temple. This would mean that Sang Qing would abandon protecting all the disciples of the Flying Flower Zen Temple and instead protect only Princess Zi Xuan!

Princess Zi Xuan understood that her mentor Sang Qing resorted to this plan out of necessity; it was the only way. Abandoning the other disciples of the Flying Flower Zen Temple and solely protecting Princess Zi Xuan was the means to prevent the legacy of the Flying Flower Zen Temple from meeting a dead end, as without it the temple’s legacy would be doomed, never able to rise again!

Princess Zi Xuan appreciated her mentor Sang Qing’s heartfelt intentions, but she still had some attachments. Growing up in the legacy grounds of the Flying Flower Zen Temple, she had too many memories there and too many things she could not let go of. These fellow sisters were very close to her, like real sisters. Could she really just watch, as Sang Qing suggested, as the legacy grounds of the Flying Flower Zen Temple were destroyed and the fate of many sisters remained unknown?

Although Princess Zi Xuan knew that if it really came to this, she would be powerless to change it and would follow Sang Qing’s instructions, yet she still held a belief, thinking that Ye Tianchen would not lose, and that he could win!

Bang!

Unexpectedly, Ye Tianchen coughed up a mouthful of blood, having been struck flying by the Northern Tyrant’s palm. He was no match for the Northern Tyrant at all, consistently being forced back by his attacks. Now, having taken a solid blow from the Northern Tyrant’s powerful palm, he was instantly knocked into the air, falling in mid-air!

The Northern Tyrant laughed mockingly, not only ridiculing Ye Tianchen but also Sang Qing. Initially, he thought highly of Ye Tianchen, partly because Sang Qing had such confidence in him, and also because Ye Tianchen had claimed to have defeated Yu Jianzi, Zhao Tianqi, Dao Yu, and even killed Bai Wuji. With these factors in mind, the Northern Tyrant did not dare to underestimate Ye Tianchen. But unexpectedly, when he suppressed his own cultivation realm to mid-stage Martial Saint and made his move, he instantly determined that Ye Tianchen was not a worthy opponent, thus growing disdainful and confident, no longer taking Ye Tianchen seriously!

"With this level of combat strength, can you really defeat Yu Jianzi and the others? I think your claim is too exaggerated, haven’t you bitten your tongue while saying it?" The Northern Tyrant sneered, mockingly looking at Ye Tianchen and asking.

Ye Tianchen braced himself, standing up, yet almost collapsed to the ground again. He frowned heavily, surprised at the severity of his wounds. Though he anticipated that the previous battle had drained much of his Martial Arts True Qi and subjected his body and mind to heavy trauma, he did not expect to be left without an ounce of combat power upon confronting the Northern Tyrant. He now found every part of his body aching terribly, a feeling as if he was about to fall apart!

"Forgot to tell you something. I, the Northern Tyrant, was unmatched at the same cultivation realm back in the day. My combat ability far exceeds the level of my cultivation realm, so even if I suppress my cultivation realm to match yours, you’re still no match for me. I dare not imagine, if I hadn’t suppressed my cultivation realm, would it take just a flick of my finger to annihilate you?" The Northern Tyrant sneered, looking at Ye Tianchen and asking.

"You haven’t defeated me yet; the outcome between us isn’t settled. Your bragging shows you must be scared!" Ye Tianchen coldly chuckled, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth as he spoke.

"Mere bravado leads to death; I’ll end you now!" The Northern Tyrant’s mouth curled into a sinister smile as he spoke.

Swish!

The Northern Tyrant moved swiftly, instantly charging towards Ye Tianchen, and in a flash, was in front of him, his hands amalgamating into fist and palm, imbued with powerful forces, crashing down onto Ye Tianchen!

Bam!

Bam!

Bam!

Ye Tianchen was continuously pushed back by the assaults; the Northern Tyrant’s forceful hits rained down on him, the sounds of bones cracking and energies bursting echoing alongside blood splattering from Ye Tianchen. From chest to back, energies exploded with his blood flying—an appalling scene. For ordinary people, a single punch or palm like this would suffice to blast them into a shower of blood mist!

"Die!" The Northern Tyrant coldly uttered these two words, his palms slammed heavily, striking Ye Tianchen’s chest, sending him flying to crash onto the barrier of the formation!

Rumble!

A loud explosion resounded; the already somewhat incomplete formation was instantly shattered, crushed completely by Ye Tianchen’s impact. It was astonishing to witness, even Sang Qing furrowed his brow, not anticipating the Northern Tyrant would be so formidable even after suppressing his cultivation realm, realizing Ye Tianchen had sustained such severe injuries beforehand that he showed signs of being utterly outmatched!

"Ye Tianchen..." Princess Zi Xuan wanted to rush forward, but Sang Qing immediately blocked her!

"Master..." Princess Zi Xuan looked at Sang Qing with tears in her eyes and said.

"Don’t go over there, the Northern Tyrant’s murderous aura is too strong right now!" Sang Qing spoke.

"Master, Ye Tianchen fought continuously for our Flying Flower Zen Temple, battling Yu Jianzi and three others, suffering severe injuries, and his Martial Arts True Qi is exhausted. He’s no match for the Northern Tyrant; he might die!" Princess Zi Xuan’s tears fell as she said.

"I know, I won’t let him die. You’re prepared to take him with you when you leave. We must do it this way!" Sang Qing looked at Princess Zi Xuan and said.

"Master, you mean..." Princess Zi Xuan was momentarily stunned and said.

"You and he should leave this place and never return to the Flying Flower Zen Temple. Once you have cultivated the Flying Flower Divine Skill to the Great Achievement Realm, then rebuild the legacy of our Flying Flower Zen Temple!" Sang Qing sighed slightly and said.

Princess Zi Xuan was stunned. She hadn’t expected this; it seemed the last hope was gone. She had thought Ye Tianchen might defeat the Northern Tyrant, which would avoid the situation her master mentioned. It wouldn’t mean neglecting the other sisters of the Flying Flower Zen Temple. However, now Ye Tianchen seemed to be losing, utterly not a match for the Northern Tyrant, causing Sang Qing to have to protect only Ye Tianchen and Princess Zi Xuan, unable to care for the other disciples!

Sang Qing’s Essence, Energy, Spirit had been dispersing all the time, yet she forcefully suppressed this tendency, just to hold out a few more hours, hoping to continue the legacy of the Flying Flower Zen Temple, and strive for an opportunity. Now it seems Ye Tianchen is no match for the Northern Tyrant, so she could only use her last strength to send Ye Tianchen and Princess Zi Xuan away, hoping to preserve Princess Zi Xuan as a legacy fire seed of the Flying Flower Zen Temple, so that the temple would not be completely wiped out!

Hua!

Power slowly surged from Sang Qing’s body, condensing into a large hand. This hand appeared ahead, ready to strike the Northern Tyrant at any moment, but just as Sang Qing was about to act, a person appeared before the large condensed hand, surprisingly Elder Sanxu!

"Sanxu, are you thinking of battling me?" Sang Qing frowned at Elder Sanxu and asked.

"Over five hundred years ago, you and I had a battle, and it was inconclusive. Now you’re nearly sitting in meditation, and if I battled you, wouldn’t that be bullying? I, Elder Sanxu, never do such despicable things!" Elder Sanxu smiled slightly and said.

"Then what do you mean?" Sang Qing asked coldly.

"Maintaining fairness!" Elder Sanxu continued to smile and said.

"Maintaining fairness? Is there anything fair here?" Sang Qing frowned slightly and asked.

"Of course there is. The Northern Tyrant suppressed his Cultivation Realm to the Mid-stage Martial Saint, and that young man Ye Tianchen also has a Mid-stage Martial Saint Cultivation Realm. They also have a wager between them, considered a fair fight. Now Ye Tianchen is not a match for the Northern Tyrant, perhaps defeated, maybe killed. If you intervene, I’m afraid it will be inappropriate, and it would be quite disrespectful to me, Elder Sanxu, don’t you think?" Elder Sanxu’s expression changed and asked.

"You... if the Northern Tyrant were defeated and killed, would you intervene?" Sang Qing paused and asked.

"Of course not. I just want to see a fair fight. Practically, who wins or loses doesn’t matter to me, Elder Sanxu. Immortal Origin Liquid is what I want, and I can get it now. I’m not someone who hopes to slaughter the innocent, no need to target your Flying Flower Zen Temple!" Elder Sanxu nodded and said.

Sang Qing furrowed her brows and coldly said, "Elder Sanxu, I suddenly feel that you being able to live to such an age, even longer than mine, truly makes you a cunning old fox!"

"Hehe, an old fox can also become a tiger descending the mountain; it mainly depends on timing. I advise you to retract your power; this way, you can hold out a few more hours. You should understand, living a few more hours brings great benefits to Ye Tianchen, Zi Xuan, and your entire Flying Flower Zen Temple!" Elder Sanxu seemed to see through everything and said.

Sang Qing paused for a moment. The hand condensed with battle strength in front of her slowly dispersed and returned to her body. She also furrowed her brows tightly, looking ahead. Is Ye Tianchen really going to be utterly annihilated by the Northern Tyrant? Can she only watch helplessly?

"Ye Tianchen..." Princess Zi Xuan couldn’t help but call out loudly to the sky urgently.