Chapter 377: Unstoppable

Chapter 377: Chapter 377: Unstoppable

After speaking, he placed the Emperor’s Halberd behind him and was about to leave the crowd.

"Wait a minute!"

But soon, someone stood out and blocked Ji Chen’s way.

"Something the matter?"

Ji Chen stopped, scanning the people before him. These individuals were undoubtedly the strong from various major forces, unwilling for the Emperor’s Halberd to be taken away by Ji Chen just like that, hence they stood out.

"The Chaotic Ancient Emperor once protected the Desolate Realm, killing countless foreign enemies. Now that the Yu Realm is invading again, the Purple Ink Emperor Halberd has emerged, carrying the will of the Chaotic Ancient Emperor to protect all living beings. This halberd should be kept by our Nine Great Emperor Clans of Divine River City for future use in warfare."

An aged figure from one of the Emperor clans spoke thus.

Upon hearing this, Ji Chen couldn’t help but laugh, meeting their gaze, "Are you taking me for a three-year-old?"

"Now that the Emperor’s Halberd is in my hand, naturally it’s mine. Why should I hand it over to you?"

"Protecting all beings? The myriad souls? No need to speak so righteously; what’s truly in your heart, you all understand even better than I do."

"Ji Chen, with the Yu Realm descending into chaos, the Purple Ink Emperor Halberd might become a crucial defense for the Desolate Realm, giving it to the Nine Great Emperor Clans is best."

"With this halberd in your hand, how much power can it exert?"

"With your strength, encountering a powerful enemy from the Yu Realm on the battlefield, if you fall, the halberd will be seized by the Yu Realm, and it will bring greater trouble to our Desolate Realm."

The crowd spoke one after another, standing in front of Ji Chen, clearly not wanting him to leave like this.

Ji Chen sneered, holding the Purple Ink Emperor Halberd horizontally in front of him. The shiny black halberd blade swept past their eyes, and he said, "No need to waste words with me. If you want this Emperor’s Halberd, show me your abilities."

"Arrogant!"

"Ignorant youngster, do you know who stands before you now?"

"In years past, no one has dared to disregard our Nine Great Emperor Clans of Divine River City so openly."

"Today, if you don’t hand over the Emperor’s Halberd, don’t think you can leave here alive!"

A cold snort sounded, as the strong from various Emperor clans surprisingly united at this moment.

"You think that having a Hongmeng Body allows you to roam the Emperor’s Fall Mountain Range unabated?"

A middle-aged man sneered, then stepped forward, sword in hand, his gaze hostile as he regarded Ji Chen, "If you know what’s good for you, quickly hand over the Emperor’s Halberd, or don’t blame us for being ruthless!"

"Nonsense!"

As the middle-aged man’s words fell, Ji Chen’s eyes suddenly flashed with cold light.

In the instant the voice fell, he unhesitatingly thrust the Emperor’s Halberd forward.

"Buzz!"

The space trembled slightly, black light flashed, stinging their eyes.

A terrifying force of a Great Emperor instantly enveloped the scene.

"Hmm?"

The middle-aged man was startled and attempted to block with the sword in his hand.

"Crack!"

But the next moment, the sword in his hand shattered directly into pieces, falling to the ground as scrap iron.

"Puff!"

Not only that, everyone could see the middle-aged man coughing blood, his body being struck by Ji Chen’s blow, sent flying and crashing heavily against the distant mountain.

This scene immediately made the crowd frown.

It was evident that the middle-aged man’s cultivation was at least infinitely close to the Great Saint Realm, and the sword in his hand was a Holy Weapon.

But now, just one confrontation with Ji Chen, and the middle-aged man was severely injured, coughing blood, his Holy Sword destroyed outright.

This disparity was undoubtedly completely unexpected for everyone.

"I don’t intend to kill, but if you wish to court death, I don’t mind sending you off."

Ji Chen stood holding the halberd, scanning the people before him, and coldly said again, "Is there anyone else who wants to take the halberd? Come forward as you wish."

"Ji Chen, don’t be too arrogant. In this mountain, our cultivation is suppressed. Outside, I could crush you with one finger!"

An elderly figure spoke thus.

"Is that so?"

Ji Chen smiled coldly, looking at him.

"Buzz!"

Without hesitation, the Emperor’s Halberd swung again, its black light flashing like a Scythe of Death, cleaving toward the elder.

"Hmm?"

The elder’s face immediately changed as he, unhesitatingly, summoned a Holy Weapon to counter Ji Chen.

It was a White Jade Dharma Pearl, round like a bright moon, exuding a holy aura. As it was drawn out, it flashed with light, forming layers of barriers in front of the elder.

"Crack!"

"Crack!"

"Crack!"

However, the barriers were utterly vulnerable, swept away by the black light and instantly crumbling into nothingness.

"Ah!"

Immediately following, the crowd heard the elder’s scream, his White Jade Dharma Pearl shattered into powder, his body lifeless on the spot.

"Grand Elder!"

A strong figure from the Song Family exclaimed, rushing forward to investigate, only to find the elder had lost all life signs.

This was the Grand Elder of the Song Family, one of the Nine Great Emperor Clans of Divine River City, a Great Saint Realm Level expert, now killed by Ji Chen’s halberd.

"Ji Chen! How dare you!"

"To kill our Song Family’s Grand Elder, you clearly have death wish!"

The Song Family members erupted with rage, shouting at Ji Chen.

"Buzz!"

Ji Chen held the Emperor’s Halberd horizontally, his voice cold, "If you also wish to die, I don’t mind sending you to join him."

"You!"

Hearing this, the Song Family members gritted their teeth, longing to tear Ji Chen apart.

The sight of the Emperor’s Halberd in his hand, however, rendered them rational, understanding that any action would likely result in their own demise.

"Get out of the way!"

Ji Chen snorted, ignoring their thoughts, holding the Emperor’s Halberd as he strode out of the crowd.

The crowd quickly parted ways, none daring to stop him.

Even the Song Family’s Grand Elder, holding a Holy Weapon, had been slain directly. Who would dare to stand against him now?

"Just let him leave?"

Watching Ji Chen depart, ultimately vanishing from sight, the crowd wore expressions of discontent.

"What else? Do you want to chase after him and stop him?" someone remarked.

Upon hearing this, the crowd fell silent once more, saying nothing.

Qin Wenchang withdrew his gaze, looking at Qin Yin beside him, "If possible, approach him more often henceforth. This man saved your life recently; he likely holds no malice toward our Qin Family."

Qin Yin nodded. Throughout, the Qin Family had never obstructed Ji Chen.

Because earlier Ji Chen had saved Qin Yin from the hands of ancient creatures, and not only that, the Holy Technique Ji Chen exhibited several times seemed similar to what the Qin Family possessed.

Leaving Qin Yin and Qin Wenchang puzzled.