Martial Master

Just as Qin Chen was feeling excited, a sudden surge of mental fluctuations echoed in his mind. Someone was coming, and they were using their perception to probe him, rapidly approaching from that direction. This person's spiritual fluctuations were far more terrifying than Ling Jun's. They were definitely a mid-stage Martial Emperor.

"Oh no!"

Qin Chen's heart sank. He had been so focused on using the Cosmos Transformation Jade Plate to search for information that he had completely forgotten to remain vigilant about his surroundings. Although the Jade Plate allowed him to see the structure of the Ancient Yu Realm, it couldn't help him detect powerful figures nearby.

In just a few breaths, a blue streak of light shot towards him from the side. It was a woman in a flowing blue dress, radiating a celestial aura. The pressure emanating from her was incredibly terrifying—much more so than Ling Jun.

She was actually a mid-stage Martial Emperor. Qin Chen frowned, and what made him even colder was the sense of familiarity he felt coming from her aura. He had never seen this woman when he was on the outskirts of the Ancient Yu Realm. With his memory, he was certain he would have noticed anyone who had appeared outside the realm. Therefore, she must have only arrived later.

Could she be from the Law Enforcement Hall or the Mysterious Cloud Palace? Qin Chen's eyes suddenly turned cold. No wonder she felt familiar; it was the unique haughty and aloof demeanor that the Law Enforcement Hall possessed, as if they were looking down on the entire world. This person was clearly coming for him, causing his heart to tense slightly.

Right now, he did not want to provoke the Law Enforcement Hall or the Mysterious Cloud Palace. Moreover, her strength being at mid-stage Martial Emperor, he had expended so much effort to kill Ling Jun earlier and had nearly let him escape. This woman was clearly more terrifying than Ling Jun; he couldn't guarantee that he could subdue her.

"Hmm? The aura on your body is rather peculiar. It seems you aren't even a Martial Emperor? Who are you? Take off your mask so this Emperor can have a look." The blue-clad woman approached Qin Chen and immediately spoke with skepticism, her eyes shining with light as she directly ordered him.

Qin Chen had initially wanted to feign politeness, especially since her cultivation was higher than his. However, upon hearing her commanding tone, he decided against wasting his breath.

"What were those items you just put away?" Before Qin Chen could respond, the woman questioned again, her tone sharp and commanding.

Her excessive arrogance immediately stirred a wave of displeasure within Qin Chen, but he held back his anger. He casually cupped his fist and said, "That's just a small trinket of mine, nothing worth mentioning. I have other matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave."

"How bold! Did this Emperor grant you permission to leave? I detected a massive spatial fluctuation here just moments ago, but now it's vanished. Is that connected to the item you stashed away?" The blue-clad woman questioned again.

Though she scolded Qin Chen, her eyes gleamed. She was certain that whatever had emitted the spatial fluctuations was significant, likely a treasure of spatial significance.

Qin Chen's expression shifted. What did their relationship have to do with each other? They were complete strangers, and yet she spoke to him in such a commanding tone as if her strength made her superior.

Nevertheless, her words prompted Qin Chen to consider a pressing issue: the Cosmos Transformation Jade Plate shouldn't be used casually, its disturbances were too extraordinary. If it were seen by top-tier experts, it could lead to disastrous consequences.

"I have already said, that's just a small trinket of mine. Furthermore, I don't seem to know you, do I? What I possess concerns you not," Qin Chen said coolly.

So what if she was a mid-stage Martial Emperor? He might not be able to kill her, but he still had a chance to escape. Moreover, based on her tone, even if he tried to placate her, she likely still wouldn't let him go easily.