Ye Tianchen threw out the "God-beating Whip," and an old guy from the Xinyang family reached out to catch it. At the moment he caught the "God-beating Whip," this old guy from the Xinyang family stood motionless, his eyes vacant as he looked at everyone, not knowing what had happened.

"Huh? What's wrong?" Another elder from the Xinyang family couldn't help but ask in confusion.

Everyone was taken aback. They could clearly feel that at the moment this elder of the Xinyang family caught the "God-beating Whip," the vine did not undergo any changes, yet this elder seemed to have died instantly. Did he really die just like that?

"Hey, what's going on?"

Another elder from the Xinyang family walked over to the elder who had caught the "God-beating Whip," lightly patted his shoulder, but unexpectedly, that elder's form and spirit dissipated instantly, collapsing completely to the ground, like a corpse, shocking everyone into a daze. Members of the Xinyang family quickly gathered around to check what had happened to the elder. They found that his Divine Sense had been completely destroyed!

"Is he...dead?"

Suddenly, someone exclaimed in surprise. Everyone was astounded, staring at Ye Tianchen in amazement. It wasn't because they feared Ye Tianchen's strength. In the eyes of the people of the Xinyang family, Dingzong, and the Wang family, even if Ye Tianchen was strong, he couldn't escape surrounded by the three great heritages. What shocked them was that Ye Tianchen merely threw a vine over, and in the process of throwing it, everyone watched with their own eyes. There was no special fluctuation of power, nor did any incredible phenomenon occur. Why would this elder of the Xinyang family, who wasn't weak, die like this? With his Divine Thought gone, his body remained, yet he was already a walking corpse?

"Alas, it's such a pity. I obediently handed over the treasure you wanted, but why didn't you catch it properly? It seems you were never meant to have this treasure, so I'll take it back instead!"

Ye Tianchen pretended to be mysterious, speaking nonchalantly as he quickly took back the "God-beating Whip." After he retrieved the "God-beating Whip," the members of the Xinyang family, Dingzong, the Wang family, and even some loose cultivators who were watching the scene and hoping to gain a share, all looked at Ye Tianchen in surprise, their eyes fixed on the purple-black vine in his hand with an indescribable feeling.

"Does anyone from the Xinyang family want to take another look at this exotic treasure?" Ye Tianchen asked with feigned kindness.

Upon hearing Ye Tianchen's question, the people of the Xinyang family frowned deeply, but none stepped forward to speak. They all looked at Ye Tianchen coldly. Almost everyone present was shocked, not knowing what had happened or why this elder with profound cultivation from the Xinyang family had died like this. During the whole process, no one felt any strange power fluctuations, nor did they see Ye Tianchen make a move. Moreover, even if Ye Tianchen had secretly acted as an assassin, given this Xinyang family elder's Cultivation Realm, he should have been able to resist. How could he die like this? What exactly happened?

"Ye Tianchen... could this kid have secretly used some kind of vicious secret technique?"

"No, when this elder of the Xinyang family reached out to catch the vine, we didn't notice anything unusual. It's impossible that he acted secretly..."

"Even if he had acted secretly, with the strength of this Xinyang family elder, he couldn't have died so quietly!"

"This matter is too bizarre. Could it be that there's really something wrong with the vine in Ye Tianchen's hand, and it's not just an ordinary vine?"

Many Martial Artists began to discuss in low voices. Whether from the Xinyang family, Dingzong, the Wang family, or other heritage groups, they found it incredibly unbelievable. What exactly was going on? No one knew how Ye Tianchen silently killed this elder of the Xinyang family. This was what shocked and puzzled everyone. If Ye Tianchen could do this to them as well, would they be defenseless?

"Didn't you all want the treasure earlier? Does anyone still want to see the treasure now? Or should I just leave?" Ye Tianchen feigned a very innocent look as he asked.

After hearing Ye Tianchen's words, many wished to kill Ye Tianchen on the spot, especially the people of the Xinyang family, Dingzong, and the Wang family. However, they were also cautious and didn't dare to take risks lightly. For these three great heritages, to enter the Original Restricted Zone for the exotic treasure, they had already suffered significant losses. Losing many elite forces this way could shake the foundational strength of their three great heritages!

At this moment, Pangu Yun, Huo Xianer, and Jing Wuhuan also stopped. Little Zhu Yan joined them, all standing behind Ye Tianchen. After hearing what Ye Tianchen said, Little Zhu Yan couldn't help but glance at Ye Tianchen with disdain, and whispered, "Damn, this kid is even more tricky than me, even more ruthless. Isn't this openly slapping the three great inheritances in the face?"

It was obvious that Ye Tianchen was mocking the people of the three great inheritances. Earlier, weren't you clamoring for me to hand over the magical artifact? Now that I've handed it over, why don't you dare to come and take it?

Indeed, the appearance of the God-beating Whip was silent, without any warning, and killed a powerful elder of the Xinyang family, surprising everyone present. The most terrifying thing in the world is not how powerful the opponent is, reaching unimaginable levels, but the fear of the unknown. Not knowing what the situation is, not understanding what's happening—this is the most terrifying and bewildering thing!

Ye Tianchen held the "Taie Sword" in his left hand and the "God-beating Whip" in his right hand, walking into the crowd. To leave here, he must carve out a path, otherwise, he won't be able to escape. Now, Ye Tianchen was also very adept at seizing the moment, walking step by step into the crowd. He knew he had to take advantage of these people's hesitance, their fear of ending up like the Xinyang family's strong elder, dying silently and unknowingly, to create an opportunity to escape!

Now, everyone here, whether from the Xinyang family, the Ding Sect, the Wang family, or some other loose cultivators from different martial arts inheritances, they all eyed him covetously. To put it bluntly, the magical artifact was tempting. Whether they had past grudges with Ye Tianchen or not, they all wanted to take action, all wanted to kill Ye Tianchen and seize the magical artifact from him. To say he would kill everyone here and then escape was unrealistic; Ye Tianchen didn't have such strength, nor would he be foolish enough to attempt it—that would be seeking death. Even if he had the ability, it would be exhaustingly deadly. In the Immortal Light Array, Old Xuan Turtle, Vermilion Bird, and the Divine Monkey might not be done fighting and could break out at any moment. With the black Order Iron Chains already broken by him, perhaps the Vermilion Bird and Divine Monkey would also burst out. These were violent entities; if they broke out, everyone here would truly be in mortal danger, so escaping was undoubtedly the best choice.

"Brothers, do you want to see this magical artifact? Hey, don't hide..."

"This Taoist, nice artifact, want to take a look? ... Ran away again!"

"Didn't the people from the three great families want to see the artifact? Come take a look... Why are you leaving..."

"I said this artifact is a good thing, you see, the elder from the Xinyang family was so fascinated he fell asleep. Do you want to take another look..."

"What? The elder from the Xinyang family died just by touching the artifact? That's got nothing to do with me, right?"

Ye Tianchen made his way towards the crowd, swinging the God-beating Whip, speaking as he went, scaring the people nearby into hurriedly dodging. No one dared to get close to this guy because the "God-beating Whip" in his hand, an ordinary-looking vine, had caused the death of the Xinyang family's elder, who was at a high cultivation realm, even without knowing how he died!

"You little bastard, I don't believe you have any more vicious tricks; watch me kill you!"

Finally, when Ye Tianchen reached the midst of the crowd, a middle-aged man from Ding Sect couldn't hold back anymore and slapped towards Ye Tianchen, seemingly intent on killing Ye Tianchen outright. Ye Tianchen, however, with casual indifference, greeted the man with the God-beating Whip in his hand. As the middle-aged man's palm descended upon him, Ye Tianchen quickly dodged, and with the "God-beating Whip" in his right hand, struck the middle-aged man's head.

Pop!

It sounded like a kiss on a bald head. Ye Tianchen used the purple-black vine to knock the middle-aged man's head, and the moment it struck, the man froze. His eyes filled with fear, but before he could cry out, his gaze dulled, and he collapsed limply to the ground, seemingly dead!

"This... His body remains, but his Divine Thought has vanished, annihilated!"

Someone checked the middle-aged man's condition and shouted in terror, causing everyone around to quickly disperse. Because Ye Tianchen's vine was not some immensely powerful treasure that could destroy mountains, but it was unbeatable; if struck, you faced annihilation, instant death, with no chance even to be injured. How terrifying is that?

"Could it be... Could it be... Could it be the God-beating Whip from the Ancient Times? Over countless years, it appeared only once, and has it appeared again now?" An elderly loose cultivator couldn't help but tremble as he spoke. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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