Looking at the messy martial arts arena, the crowd finally calmed down.
Fang Li won the battle between Fang Li and Han Xiaozi. He won so easily, and he didn't even use his Martial Soul. It seemed like the champion of the Battle of the Empire was definitely going to be him. As for Han Xiaozi and Ye Chen, although they were both very strong, there was still a big gap between them and Fang Li.
Regardless of whether Ye Chen could defeat Han Xiaozi or not, he wouldn't be a match for Fang Li in the end.
While Han Xiaozi was recuperating, Chang Qingshan ordered the others to continue fighting. However, the crowd wasn't very interested in the following battles. Compared to the shocking battle just now, these battles seemed a lot more boring.
As for the final ranking, the crowd didn't pay much attention to it. Since ancient times, people only remembered the champion. The other rankings didn't have much meaning.
The night gradually deepened.
The full moon in the sky shone brightly. The Battle of the Empire was about to come to an end. Now, only Ye Chen and Han Xiaozi's battle was left. If Ye Chen won, then he would fight Fang Li. If he lost, then the final result would be out.
How could he, who had lost to Han Xiaozi, defeat Fang Li? Everyone was very clear about this.
The following battle might be the final battle, the final battle!
Time passed slowly, and Han Xiaozi's injuries were recovering quickly. Ye Chen stood in his original position calmly. There wasn't a single ripple in his eyes, as if he was a spectator. The crowd was secretly shocked. With such a state of mind, it was no wonder that Ye Chen could become the strongest dark horse in this Battle of the Empire.
"Ye Chen."
Chang Qingshan slowly descended from the sky and stood beside Ye Chen. His body was like a tower, and his facial features were as sharp as a knife. His eyes shone brightly, as if he could see through anything. This made Ye Chen slightly surprised. A Void Piercing Realm expert was indeed powerful. Just a look was so terrifying.
"Greetings, Heavenly King Qingshan," Ye Chen calmed himself down and said.
Chang Qingshan waved his hand with a faint smile on his face. He said, "After this Battle of the Empire ends, no matter how you win or lose, you will be in the top three. Now, as a Heavenly King, I invite you to join the Inner Palace of the Heavenly God Palace."
He went straight to the point without beating around the bush. It had to be said that Chang Qingshan's way of doing things stunned Ye Chen.
But soon, coldness flashed in the depths of Ye Chen's eyes. Chang Qingshan's words just now directly invited Ye Chen to join the Inner Palace. He did not ask for Ye Chen's choice. His tone was full of a command. It was as if once he opened his mouth, Ye Chen would have to submit. This made him very unhappy.
Seeing that Ye Chen was silent, Chang Qingshan continued, "As long as you are willing to join the Inner Palace, we can provide you with a huge amount of cultivation resources. I will even personally guide you so that you can step into the Saint Plane in the shortest time possible and comprehend the power of the Martial Soul. Most importantly, I can let you receive the protection of the Gods and become the strongest warrior of the Deity Clan!"
"Warrior of the Deity Clan?"
The coldness in Ye Chen's heart thickened. Train me, guide me, and finally let me become a member of the Deity Clan. What a cunning method!
On the surface, it was said that he would join the Inner Palace. In fact, it was to let Ye Chen become a pawn of the Deity Clan and serve the Deity Clan for generations to come. If Ye Chen was not aware of the intrigue between the Deity Clan, he was afraid that he would be kept in the dark.
"The battle of the Imperial Court is not over yet. I will not think about these problems now. After it is over, I will give you my choice." Ye Chen did not directly refuse, and his tone was tactful.
"Okay."
Chang Qingshan's face was a little stiff. He turned around and was about to leave when he suddenly turned his head and said, "Although you have learned the essence of the Ode of the Moon Goddess in the Seventh Divine Palace, you have only scratched the surface. If you don't join the Inner Palace, I am afraid that you will not be able to make any progress in your life. Think about it carefully."
Since the temptation did not work, he threatened him directly!
Ye Chen did not have any good impression of Chang Qingshan. He replied indifferently, "It seems that it is not your place to worry about cultivation methods."
"Humph!"
Hearing Ye Chen's ridicule, a trace of anger appeared on Chang Qingshan's face. He suddenly swung his hand and strode away.
However, not long after Chang Qingshan left, Lin Xinghan slowly walked over. He looked at Ye Chen, then turned his head to look at the sullen Chang Qingshan. He sighed slightly and said, "You should not have angered him. Chang Qingshan is one of the Three Heavenly Kings and has a lot of power in the Deity Clan. If he wants to target you, I am afraid that I will not be able to protect myself."
"I am free by nature and do not like to be bound. After this battle of the Imperial Court is over, I will not join any forces. There is no difference whether we fall out early or late."
Ye Chen turned his head and said to Lin Xinghan, "Palace Master Lin, please do not waste your breath. I will not join the Inner Palace. At the same time, I will not join the Outer Palace."
Although he had long known of Ye Chen's choice, hearing it with his own ears still made Lin Xinghan feel a little disappointed. Ye Chen's talent was not inferior to Fang Han and Han Xiao's. To a certain extent, he was even better. If he was nurtured well, he would definitely become a peerless powerhouse in the future.
"Since you have already made your choice, then I will not say much."
Lin Xinghan forced a smile. He opened his palm and handed a black token to Ye Chen. Ye Chen's eyes narrowed slightly. He saw that the token was pitch-black and had complex patterns engraved on it. Just by looking at it, one could feel an ancient feeling, as if it had existed for tens of thousands of years.
"This token is called the Divine Treasure Token. Only the Palace Master of the Divine Palace can possess it. As long as you hold it, anyone who dares to offend you in the Tianhua Continent will become an enemy of the Divine Palace. Even if he is the Emperor of a country, he will still have to bow his head."
Hearing Lin Xinghan's careful explanation, Ye Chen did not immediately accept it. Instead, he remained silent and listened to what Lin Xinghan had to say.
Lin Xinghan continued, "I also have some understanding of the matter between you and Murong Xue. Now that you have defeated Duanmu Yu and placed in the top three, it proves that your talent far surpasses his. Therefore, I have already helped you break off the engagement between Duanmu Yu and Murong Xue. As long as the battle between the dynasties ends, this matter will be announced to the world."
"As for this Divine Treasure Token, it is only to prevent the Tianyan Dynasty from secretly harboring murderous intent towards this matter. As long as they make a move against you, you must immediately show the Divine Treasure Token. If the Tianyan Dynasty still refuses to realize their error, in the future, I will personally lead three thousand powerhouses to the Tianyan Dynasty and completely annihilate the Tianyan Dynasty!"
As he spoke, Lin Xinghan's words revealed a sense of certainty, causing Ye Chen's heart to suddenly tremble. He lowered his head and looked at the simple and unadorned Divine Treasure Token. A trace of warmth flowed through his heart.
With such a promise, even a person with a heart of stone would be moved.
However, Ye Chen did not accept the Divine Treasure Token in the end. He bowed slightly and said, "Ye Chen thanks Palace Master Lin for his good intentions. However, I indeed have no intention of joining any faction. Please do not force me again and again. I will not accept this item."
"You have misunderstood."