Chapter 339: Fourth Layer of the Emperor Realm, Returning to Taichu in Glory

Even within their Jiang Family, there were very few treasures of this caliber.

"Go, leave quickly!"

The several Jiang Family Elders dared not stay any longer, transforming into streaks of light and fleeing into the distance.

They needed to return to the Jiang Family immediately to report everything that had happened here to the Family Head.

Jiang Beichen had fallen, the Seventh Old Ancestor had been killed, and the haotian mirror had been seized.

This time, the Jiang Family had truly suffered heavy losses.

On the arena stage.

Zhou Chen put away the finger bone and took a deep breath.

Although the scene just now was perilous, it also made him realize one thing.

His current strength was still not enough.

If not for the Immortal Bone protecting his body, he would have undoubtedly died from the Jiang Family's Seventh Ancestor's strike just now.

This was the closest he had come to death since his Transmigration.

But then again, the Jiang Family's strike was equivalent to slapping Jixia Academy in the face.

Regardless of the outcome, they would inevitably pay a massive price.

Not only had they offended Jixia Academy, but they had also offended a terrifying Prodigy like Zhou Chen; everyone present was secretly gloating over their misfortune.

"I need to increase my strength as quickly as possible as well."

Zhou Chen thought to himself secretly.

Just then, he suddenly felt the power within his body begin to boil.

That was the Five-Colored Luck he had just absorbed, which was currently remodeling his body.

At the same time, the insights he had accumulated during the battle also erupted at this moment.

Zhou Chen sat down cross-legged and began his Breakthrough.

Fourth Layer of the Emperor Realm!

A patch of dark clouds suddenly appeared in the sky.

Within the dark clouds, thunder flickered, emitting a terrifying pressure.

This was the Emperor Tribulation!

Every Cultivator must undergo the Emperor Tribulation when breaking through to the Emperor Realm.

And for Zhou Chen's Breakthrough to the Fourth Layer of the Emperor Realm this time, he likewise had to face the Emperor Tribulation.

However, although this Emperor Tribulation was much stronger than before, it was trivial to Zhou Chen.

After all, he had already experienced an Emperor Tribulation once.

Zhou Chen looked up at the dark clouds in the sky, a hint of Battle Intent flashing in his eyes.

"Bring it on."

As soon as he finished speaking, a bolt of lightning struck down from the dark clouds, heading straight for Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen did not dodge; instead, he raised his right hand and grabbed upward.

He actually intended to catch the lightning with his bare hands!

Boom!

The lightning struck Zhou Chen's hand, producing a piercing explosion.

The terrifying power of the lightning flooded into Zhou Chen's body, tempering his Physical Body.

Zhou Chen let out a muffled groan but still stood firmly in place.

His Azure Lotus Creation Body had extremely high resistance to lightning.

This bit of Lightning Tribulation could not harm him yet.

One bolt, two bolts, three bolts…

Bolt after bolt of lightning struck down successively, but all were caught head-on by Zhou Chen.

His Physical Body became even more powerful under the tempering of the lightning.

After the final bolt of lightning struck down, the dark clouds slowly dispersed.

Zhou Chen stood up, his Aura having already reached the Fourth Layer of the Emperor Realm.

Moreover, his combat strength had increased by another large margin.

Now, even if he faced a powerhouse of the Sixth Layer of the Emperor Realm, he would have the strength to fight.

"Fourth Layer of the Emperor Realm, it's done."

Zhou Chen nodded with satisfaction.

He looked up and glanced at his surroundings.

Hundreds of thousands of Cultivators were staring at him blankly, their eyes filled with shock.

The scene just now was truly too shocking.

Zhou Chen had not only slain the Ancient Prodigy Jiang Beichen but had also broken through to the Fourth Layer of the Emperor Realm in full view of everyone.

This kind of talent and strength was simply unbelievable.

Even Han Li and Ji Wuming, who were mentally prepared for Zhou Chen's talent, were currently dumbstruck, let alone acquaintances like Lin Xueer.

"Zhou Chen! Zhou Chen! Zhou Chen!"

It was unclear who led the shout.

Subsequently, hundreds of thousands of Cultivators shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens.

At this moment, Zhou Chen's name resounded throughout the entire Tianxuan Continent.

Central Continent, Jiang Family Ancestral Land.

Inside a magnificent palace, dozens of Jiang Family Elders were gathered together.

Sitting in the main seat was the new current head of the Jiang Family, Jiang Tianyan.

He was a powerhouse at the Sixth Layer of the Emperor Realm, with a majestic appearance and an Aura of a superior between his brows.

At this moment, his face was as dark as water.

"What did you say?"

"Beichen is dead? The Seventh Old Ancestor is also dead? And the haotian mirror was seized?"

Jiang Tianyan's voice wasn't loud, but it contained a terrifying pressure that made everyone present daren't lift their heads.

"Yes… yes, Family Head."

An Elder replied while trembling.

"We saw with our own eyes that Beichen was slain by Zhou Chen with a single sword strike."

"The Seventh Old Ancestor wanted to take revenge, but was killed by a piece of Immortal Bone in Zhou Chen's hand."

"The haotian mirror was also forcibly refined by Zhou Chen and became his Spiritual Artifact."

Slap!

Jiang Tianyan slammed his palm onto the armrest, shattering the hard jade armrest into pieces.

"Useless! All of you are useless!"

"Beichen was the strongest Prodigy of my Jiang Family in thousands of years; how could he lose to a junior at the Third Layer of the Emperor Realm?"

"And the Seventh Old Ancestor, a dignified powerhouse of the First Layer of the Venerable Realm, actually couldn't even kill a junior?"

Jiang Tianyan grew angrier as he spoke, his Aura continuously rising.

The entire hall trembled under his pressure, as if it would collapse at any moment.

The Elders present lowered their heads one after another, not daring to speak.

They didn't want to believe this result either, but the facts were right there.

Zhou Chen's strength had already exceeded their imagination.

"Family Head, please appease your anger."

A white-haired Elder stood up and said in a heavy voice.

"This boy Zhou Chen is indeed extraordinary."

"Not only is he exceptionally talented, but he also has many trump cards."

"According to my observations, he possesses at least a top-tier Physique and also masters an extremely special power of Law."

"His strength is already no weaker than a powerhouse at the Sixth Layer of the Emperor Realm."

"Although Beichen was strong, he had only just awakened after all, and his state had not yet recovered to its Peak."

Jiang Tianyan took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart.

"Then what do we do now?"

"Are we just going to let Zhou Chen go like this?"

"Beichen's revenge, the Seventh Old Ancestor's revenge, and the haotian mirror—are we just going to give up on all of them?"

The white-haired Elder was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Family Head, now is not the time for revenge."

"Zhou Chen has Jixia Academy backing him. Our Seventh Ancestor's intervention has already completely offended the Academy; if we act rashly again, it will only lead the Jiang Family into a greater crisis."

"Furthermore, Zhou Chen has now broken through to the Fourth Layer of the Emperor Realm, and his strength has reached a higher level."

"Even if we send out stronger powerhouses, we might not necessarily be able to kill him."

"It's better to endure for now and wait for an opportunity."

"Once Zhou Chen leaves the protection of Jixia Academy, it won't be too late for us to strike then."

A hint of unwillingness flashed in Jiang Tianyan's eyes.

But he also knew that what the white-haired Elder said made sense.

The current Jiang Family had already suffered heavy losses and could not afford to take more risks.

"Fine, we'll do as you say."

Jiang Tianyan said through gritted teeth.

After saying that, he waved his hand.

"All of you may withdraw."

After bowing, the Elders left the hall one after another.

Inside the hall, only Jiang Tianyan remained alone.

He sat in the main seat, his eyes full of gloom.

Meanwhile, after bidding farewell to his friends, Zhou Chen returned to the Taichu Holy Land.

Upon returning to the Holy Land, Zhou Chen immediately received a hero's welcome.

All the Disciples gathered in front of the mountain gate, cheering loudly.

"The Saint is mighty!"

"The Saint is invincible!"