Ye Chen's pupils constricted slightly, but he fell into silence.
Among his peers, he could be considered an outstanding talent and would never fear anyone. However, if he was facing a Prominent Family or even a member of the Imperial Family, Ye Chen's strength was negligible.
Seeing Ye Chen's head lowered and not speaking, Mo Yi shook his head and said, "Even a sentence is so difficult. What right do you have to protect Baguio?"
Stepping forward, Mo Yi reached out to pull Ye Yao to his side.
"Hmm?"
At this moment, a fist suddenly attacked, causing Mo Yi's eyes to tremble. He tapped his fingertips lightly and a sword aura gushed out, instantly annihilating the fist. He took a few steps back and said coldly, "Are you still going to be stubborn?"
His voice was mixed with murderous intent. It was very ferocious and bone-piercing.
Mo Yi actually had the intention to kill.
"You asked me what right do I have to protect Yao 'er. Just now, I used my actions to answer your question." Ye Chen raised his head. His eyes were shining brightly and filled with determination.
"To you, my strength is indeed very low, and it is impossible for me to be a match for the Imperial Family. But so what?
A man is born in this world and should be unyielding. If he chooses to retreat when there is difficulty blocking his way, then what is the difference between him and an ant?
I can't protect Yao 'er now, but it doesn't mean that I can't protect her for the rest of my life. "
"Two years ago, I was called trash by everyone. Two years later, the name Ye Chen has shaken the entire Ascension Sect and resounded through the entire Imperial City. The people that I wish to protect, unless I die, no one can take them away from me. Even you, Lord Wuqing, do not possess the qualifications to do so."
When the crowd heard this, their bodies trembled slightly. A fiery passion burst out from the depths of their hearts.
As long as one was alive, there would be someone to protect with their life. Otherwise, what was the difference between them and a salted fish?
Mo Yi was very strong, so strong that even the Imperial Family had to look at him seriously. However, to Ye Chen, even if he was a hundred times stronger, he would not be able to take Ye Yao away from him.
Because Ye Yao was the person Ye Chen wanted to protect with his life.
At this moment, a gust of wind blew.
Ye Chen's robes fluttered in the wind. On the blood-stained ground, an oppressive atmosphere slowly spread out, becoming thicker and thicker.
He stood and stared at Mo Yi. His eyes were incomparably firm, as if they formed a shocking picture.
"In five years, you are the first person who dares to look me in the eye."
Suddenly, the killing intent on Mo Yi's body dissipated, and the whole person became much gentler. He lightly said: "Ye Yao, I must take her away."
"Then let's fight." Ye Chen took a deep breath. Golden light slowly circulated around his body. His fighting spirit was boiling.
However, Mo Yi shook his head and said, "You misunderstood. I don't want to fight with you. I just want to bring Ye Yao out of this place. I don't want to leave the Imperial City. As you can see, you have too many enemies in the Yu Hua Boundary. All of them want to take your life. As long as you can leave the Yu Hua Boundary safely, I will let the two of you reunite. This is to protect Ye Yao and also a test for you."
"Test?"
Ye Chen lowered his head and pondered for a moment. After a moment, he nodded his head: "Okay, I promise you."
After saying this, he turned around and stroked Ye Yao's head. He said softly: "Yao 'er, leave the Yu Hua Boundary with Mo Yi first. After I pass the Inner Disciple Selection, I will immediately look for you."
"Why?
Is it because I'm not strong enough? "Ye Yao's eyes were wet, and her voice was a little choked.
"No, I'm not strong enough."
Ye Chen said lightly, then looked at Mo Yi. His tone was slightly disappointed: "Yao 'er, I will leave her to you for the time being."
"Don't worry, as long as I'm here, no one can touch her."
Mo Yi took a deep look at Ye Chen and nodded to Ye Chen. He walked to Ye Yao's side and whispered a few words. Then, he held Ye Yao's hand and was about to leave.
"Wait, can you tell me what the people from that place mean?" Ye Chen suddenly stopped Mo Yi.
"I can't tell you now. When you are strong enough, you will naturally know."
Mo Yi's footsteps did not stop. His figure flashed and left with Ye Yao, disappearing without a trace.
Ye Chen stood there and did not speak. Looking at the direction where the two left, his eyes became extremely deep.
My strength is still not enough!
Clenching his fists, he looked up at the sky and then lowered his head. He stood alone in the same place, quietly thinking.
"Ye Chen, you don't have to be so sad. As long as you reach the Central Peak, you can successfully pass the Inner Sect Selection. At that time, you will naturally be able to reunite with Sister Ye Yao." Dongfang Bai walked over and comforted him softly.
Yuan Heng and the others also nodded heavily and comforted him in unison.
They had now gathered the required Yuan Seals. As long as they rushed to the Central Peak, they could immediately leave the Yuhua Boundary.
However, was it really so simple for Ye Chen?
After a while, Ye Chen raised his head and looked at Yuan Heng and the others indifferently. He said slowly: "Go to the Central Peak first and wait for me there. After I settle my personal grudges, I will immediately meet up with you."
"Personal grudges?
What is this … "
"No problem."
Before Dongfang Bai finished speaking, Yuan Heng immediately interrupted and said loudly: "As you said, we will meet at the Central Peak. You must come in time."
"Definitely."
Ye Chen nodded and then strode away.
Staring at Ye Chen's departing figure, Yuan Heng gritted his teeth unwillingly. He turned his head and said to the others: "Let's go. We will reach the Central Peak first. We are not qualified to intervene in the matters here."
Hearing these words that were filled with unwillingness, everyone's eyes narrowed slightly. They clenched their fists tightly, and the flames of unwillingness burned fiercely in the depths of their hearts.
After leaving the high slope, Ye Chen only took a few steps before he stopped. Staring ahead, he said indifferently: "After hiding for so long, it's time to come out."
In the dead silent space, a faint voice slowly echoed with a hint of coldness.
On a treetop not far away, a figure stood there. He looked at Ye Chen. What a terrifying perception. They were three miles apart, but Ye Chen could discover him so easily.
"Who are you?"
Ye Chen looked coldly at the person and asked in a low voice. His voice was slightly low, like the chaotic sky, revealing a hint of coldness and killing intent.
"Ye Chen, as a disciple of the Yuhua Sect, you have ignored the sect's rules and killed the innocent. You have already caused great panic. Your crimes are unforgivable. Today, you must die here."
The person said coldly, causing the corners of Ye Chen's mouth to curl up slightly, revealing a mocking smile.
"You and I are both sensible people. Why do you have to hide?"
Ye Chen's tone was still indifferent. As soon as his voice fell, in an instant, figures rushed out from the shadows and leaped onto the treetops. All of them stared coldly at Ye Chen.
They held sharp blades in their hands, and their gazes were extremely sharp. They actually carried a murderous aura. None of them were ordinary people.
"Surround him!"
Their figures flashed, and the group of people rushed out in mid-air. In just a moment, they landed around Ye Chen and surrounded him.
They raised their long blades and a cold light flashed. A ferocious killing intent soared into the sky.
"People from the army?"
Ye Chen asked again. He couldn't help but feel puzzled. These people had the aura of the army, so they must be from the army. However, among the Prominent Families, only the Lin Family had military power.
The Lin Family wanted to kill him?
Why was this so?
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