Chapter 405 - 205: Chen Xuan? It’s Actually Chen Xuan!

"Right, right, we're on our way!"

The two of them chuckled and vanished in a flash.

In the blink of an eye, only Chen Xuan remained.

His expression was serene as he regulated his breathing. The power within him continued to build as he settled in to wait once more.

A short while later,

Finally, there was a stir from all around.

Streaks of light began to flash through the darkness, appearing from every direction.

Figure after figure appeared, each one emanating a powerful and profound aura...

In the dense darkness, it was impossible to tell how many people had arrived, but all of them were staring intently in this direction.

'Who is this guy with the Demon Slaying Order?'

'Looks like he's got some nerve!'

'Instead of running, he's just brazenly standing here waiting?'

'He clearly has no respect for any of us!'

'Or does he just have a death wish?'

For a moment, no one made a rash move.

But soon, the expressions of those from the Grotto Heavens turned to shocked suspicion as they realized something was wrong.

"Is that... Chen Xuan? That looks like Chen Xuan!"

"Fuck, it really is him! Yama Chen! That's Yama Chen!"

"What? Why is it him?!"

"Damn it, it's that guy! Chu Shanhe must be hiding somewhere nearby!"

"This is bad, this is bad!"

The group of Outer Saints from the Grotto Heavens recoiled in shock, instinctively starting to back away.

Chen Xuan's strength alone was more than enough for them to handle.

After all, the war in the Grotto Heavens had just ended. Who there hadn't witnessed Chen Xuan's terrifying, unparalleled power?

He had managed to obliterate the Northern Barbarian Evil God with a charged attack!

'He's standing here perfectly still... he must be charging another attack!'

'Besides, he's backed by the Martial Alliance. For all we know, that damned Chu Shanhe is hiding nearby right this second...'

These Outer Saints from the Grotto Heavens knew all too well how treacherous Chu Shanhe could be.

They made their decision in an instant and immediately began to withdraw.

'Let them fight. Let that bunch from the Dark World have a go.'

'You're not afraid to die.'

'You haven't seen what Chen Xuan and Chu Shanhe are capable of...'

'Fine, then you can all go get yourselves killed.'

'We'll just enjoy the show from the sidelines.'

"Why is it Chen Xuan?"

Chai Hongyi, the Patriarch of the Chai family, looked completely dumbfounded.

"Who knows? But he's probably setting a trap for someone."

At his side, Li Dao Yuan, the master of Celestial Killing Mountain, also began to retreat, his expression shifting. "Forget it. Let's stay out of it. We'll wait and see what happens."

A chill went through Chai Hongyi, and he too quickly backed away.

As the experts from the Grotto Heavens retreated, the masters from the Dark World on the other side all frowned.

"What's going on? It looks like those guys from the Grotto Heavens are pulling back!"

"Yeah. Are they giving up on the prize?"

"Bullshit. They're greedy by nature and stick their noses in everything. There's no way they'd just give up."

"Then why did they all suddenly pull back?"

"Who knows? It's probably a plot."

"Are they planning to let us fight it out, then swoop in and snatch the prize amidst the chaos?"

All sorts of theories surfaced in the minds of the Dark World experts as they communicated rapidly.

Meanwhile, over at the Dark Crossing,

pairs of eyes watched cautiously, their owners breaking out in a cold sweat.

These people from the Dark World were still unaware that the Lan family had been completely wiped out.

Of course, even if they did know, given their ruthless natures, they likely wouldn't have thought much of it.

After all, the Lan family's ancestor was merely a Dharma Aspect whose life was nearing its end.

Which of these people from the Dark World hadn't spent their years living on a knife's edge?

"Fight, fight... Don't just stand there!"

"Yeah, hurry up and fight!"

Many watched in silent anticipation.

As time passed,

more and more experts gathered on both sides, and the mix of auras grew increasingly chaotic.

But just as before,

every newcomer from the Grotto Heavens would arrive, their expression would change, and they would immediately retreat.

Meanwhile, on the side of the Dark World,

the number of experts continued to grow, and so did their suspicions.

'What the hell is going on?'

After a long wait, someone grew impatient and bellowed,

"You there, junior! Who are you? Why is the Demon Slaying Order hovering above your head? Do you admit your crimes?"

He was brimming with killing intent, and his voice was so powerful that it made the very darkness RUMBLE and tremble.

This was an Outer Saint master from the Dark World.

He was at the Outer Saint Fifth Layer.

He was quite infamous.

His name was the Golden Cicada Daoist.

"Who the hell do you think you're talking to? Your father? Barking orders like that... you got a death wish?"

Chen Xuan's voice was cold, showing the man no respect whatsoever.

'Are you kidding me? I've waited this long for this grand spectacle to finally arrive. I have to make you all attack.'

'But if you all just stand there stunned instead of attacking, where am I supposed to get my retribution points?'

'So!'

'I'll have to curse you out until you have no choice but to attack!'

"What did you say?"

The Golden Cicada Daoist's face flushed with anger, and he could hardly believe his ears.

'He was infamous, his power renowned throughout the Dark World. Who didn't show him respect?'

'Who would dare curse his name?'

'This is unbelievable. This little bastard dares to curse me?'

"Are you deaf? I said, you senile old mutt, if you want to make a move, then get the hell out here! Can't you see the Demon Slaying Order above my head? Come and kill me! Stop fucking dawdling! You're trash! Useless! A two-faced freak! You goddamn old dog!"

Chen Xuan continued his tirade.

His words caused the distant experts from the Grotto Heavens to break out in a cold sweat. 𝑓𝑟ℯℴ𝓂

They were one hundred percent certain.

'This Yama Chen is doing it on purpose!'

'He must be charging up a massive attack!'

'He's deliberately trying to enrage the man, to force his hand!'

"You're courting death!"

The Golden Cicada Daoist's eyes went red with rage. He was so furious he was practically hopping on the spot.

'This is fucking outrageous!'

'Unacceptable!'

'He was about to lose his mind!'

The eyes of the other experts from the Dark World glinted as they stared intently at the scene.

It's true what they say: with age comes cunning.

They were all Outer Saint-level masters; not one of them was a complete fool.

'For Chen Xuan to be this calm, and to dare to hurl such insults... he clearly has something up his sleeve!'

'And on top of that, that whole crew from the Grotto Heavens already ran off.'

'Something is definitely wrong!'

'Alright, let the Golden Cicada Daoist test the waters first.'

"Golden Cicada, he's insulting you!"

"That's right, go on! We've got your back!"

Several experts from the Dark World sent him voice transmissions.

The Golden Cicada Daoist's face alternated between shades of pale and livid, so furious that steam was practically rising from his head.

But he was no fool.

If he were the kind of fool who could be goaded into action so easily, he never would have survived this long in the Dark World.

"Then why don't you go?"

He roared in fury, glaring at the others around him.