Chapter 1976

Given Wu Zhong's current state, being together with that Heavenly Family's young lady will definitely not end well.

Interpretation: Given Wu Zhong's current state, being together with that Heavenly Family's young lady, there will definitely be no good outcome.

Thus: "Given Wu Zhong's current state, being together with that Heavenly Family's young lady, there will definitely be no good outcome."

Make sure it's one line.

Most likely, they'll be completely taken advantage of.

Most likely, they'll be completely consumed or taken advantage of by others.

However, before Ye Changqing could even meet Tianlin, the Cooking King Immortal City immediately became lively.

But before Ye Zhangqing could meet Tianlin, the Cooking King Immortal City became lively.

Use Ye Zhangqing, Tianlin, Cooking King Immortal City.

Thus: "But before Ye Zhangqing could meet Tianlin, the Cooking King Immortal City soon became lively."

News of the Ancient Dragon Battlefield spread quickly throughout the Immortal Realm.

The matter of the Ancient Dragon Battlefield quickly spread throughout the Immortal Realm.

Use Immortal Realm.

Thus: "The matter of the Ancient Dragon Battlefield quickly spread throughout the Immortal Realm."

Those who had previously entered the Ancient Dragon Battlefield widely publicized the battle between Ye Changqing and Tianlin.

Those who had previously entered the Ancient Dragon Battlefield loudly proclaimed Ye Zhangqing and Tianlin's battle.

Thus: "Those who had previously entered the Ancient Dragon Battlefield loudly proclaimed Ye Zhangqing and Tianlin's battle."

Everyone knows that the Cooking King Immortal City now has a young city lord whose monstrous talent defeated Tianlin at the Ancient Dragon Battlefield.

Everyone knows that the Cooking King Immortal City now has an additional Young City Lord, and this person, with monstrous talent, defeated Tianlin in the Ancient Dragon Battlefield.

Use Young City Lord, Cooking King Immortal City, Tianlin.

Thus: "Everyone knows that the Cooking King Immortal City now has an additional Young City Lord, and this person, with monstrous talent, defeated Tianlin in the Ancient Dragon Battlefield."

When this news came out, it naturally caused an uproar throughout the Immortal Realm.

Upon this news, the Immortal Realm naturally erupted in an uproar.

Thus: "Upon this news, the Immortal Realm naturally erupted in an uproar."

After all, there are only three top-tier monsters in the entire Immortal Realm, and over the years many astonishingly talented young prodigies have emerged.

After all, in the entire Immortal Realm, there are only three top-tier monsters; over the years, there have been many astonishingly talented youths among the younger generation.

Thus: "After all, in the entire Immortal Realm, there are only three top-tier monsters; over the years, there have been many astonishingly talented youths among the younger generation."

Yet from beginning to end, no one has truly been able to join the ranks of these monsters.

Yet from beginning to end, no one has truly been able to join the ranks of monsters.

Thus: "Yet from beginning to end, no one has truly been able to join the ranks of monsters."

No matter how glorious they may be, whenever they encounter those three top-tier monsters, they are instantly beaten back to their original form without exception.

No matter how glorious they may be, whenever they encounter those three top-tier monsters, they are instantly beaten back to their original form without exception.

Thus: "No matter how glorious they may be, whenever they encounter those three top-tier monsters, they are instantly beaten back to their original form without exception."

This also lets people deeply feel the gap between monsters and heavenly prodigies, just how vast it is.

This also lets people deeply feel the gap between monsters and heavenly pride, just how large it is.

Thus: "This also lets people deeply feel the gap between monsters and heavenly pride, just how large it is."

Among the younger generation, there are many heavenly prodigies, but only three monsters.

Among the younger generation, there are many heavenly pride, but monsters are only three.

Thus: "Among the younger generation, there are many heavenly pride, but monsters are only three."

Now, a fourth monster has suddenly appeared, with a verifiable record of defeating the Heavenly Family's young lord, Tianlin.

Now, a fourth monster has suddenly appeared, with verifiable battle records, having defeated the Heavenly Family's young lord, Tianlin.

Thus: "Now, a fourth monster has suddenly appeared, with verifiable battle records, having defeated the Heavenly Family's young lord, Tianlin."

How could this not arouse curiosity?

How could this not make people curious?

Thus: "How could this not make people curious?"

Thus, for a time, many people flocked into the Cooking King Immortal City during its opening period, just to catch a glimpse of him.

Therefore, for a time, many people took advantage of the Cooking King Immortal City's open-city period to flood into the city, just to catch a glimpse of his true appearance.

Thus: "Therefore, for a time, many people took advantage of the Cooking King Immortal City's open-city period to flood into the city, just to catch a glimpse of his true appearance."

After all, the Cooking King Immortal City connects to the Immortal Realm for only one month each year.

After all, the Cooking King Immortal City connects to the Immortal Realm only one month each year.

Thus: "After all, the Cooking King Immortal City connects to the Immortal Realm only one month each year."

After that month passes, if Ye Changqing remains inside the Cooking King Immortal City, then even if you want to see him, you won't be able to.

After that month, if Ye Zhangqing remains inside the Cooking King Immortal City, then even if one wants to see him, they cannot.

Thus: "After that month, if Ye Zhangqing remains inside the Cooking King Immortal City, then even if one wants to see him, they cannot."

Some came simply to watch the excitement and satisfy their curiosity, while others came with the intention of challenging him.

However, some people come purely to watch the excitement, out of curiosity, while others come with a challenging mindset.

Thus: "However, some people come purely to watch the excitement, out of curiosity, while others come with a challenging mindset."

Especially those young heavenly prodigies, each claiming to be the number one beneath the monsters, how could they possibly accept being second-best?

Especially those young heavenly pride, each claims to be the number one under monsters; how could they possibly be willing to play second fiddle?

Thus: "Especially those young heavenly pride, each claims to be the number one under monsters; how could they possibly be willing to play second fiddle?"

As for the three Tianlin, that's understandable, given they've been renowned for years and their record is solid.

As for the three Tianlin, that's understandable, given they've been famous for years, and their battle records are solid.

Thus: "As for the three Tianlin, that's understandable, given they've been famous for years, and their battle records are solid."

But Ye Changqing, who seemingly came out of nowhere, naturally has many people who refuse to accept him.

But Ye Zhangqing, who seemingly came out of nowhere, naturally has many people dissatisfied.

Thus: "But Ye Zhangqing, who seemingly came out of nowhere, naturally has many people dissatisfied."

They have been chasing the three top monsters for years, always hoping to overtake them, yet now they've been surpassed by a newcomer, which naturally leaves them feeling resentful.

They have chased the three major monsters for years, always wanting to overtake them head-on, but now they've been surpassed by a latecomer, naturally feeling uneasy.

Thus: "They have chased the three major monsters for years, always wanting to overtake them head-on, but now they've been surpassed by a latecomer, naturally feeling uneasy."

So it's no surprise that they would come forward to challenge him.

Thus it's not strange that they would come forward to challenge.

Thus: "Thus it's not strange that they would come forward to challenge."

Regarding these challenges, Ye Changqing originally had no intention of paying attention to them, as they seemed meaningless; winning wouldn't change anything.

Regarding these challenges, Ye Zhangqing originally had no intention of paying attention; it's meaningless, and even if he wins, what then?

Thus: "Regarding these challenges, Ye Zhangqing originally had no intention of paying attention; it's meaningless, and even if he wins, what then?"

At first, the Cooking King Immortal City indeed stepped in to help Ye Changqing refuse them.

At first, the Cooking King Immortal City indeed stepped forward to help Ye Zhangqing refuse.

Thus: "At first, the Cooking King Immortal City indeed stepped forward to help Ye Zhangqing refuse."

But as several heavenly prodigies arrived one after another at the Cooking King Immortal City, their backing forces clearly wanted to use this opportunity to test Ye Changqing's mettle.

But as several heavenly pride arrived one after another at the Cooking King Immortal City, their backing forces obviously also wanted to use this opportunity to test Ye Zhangqing's mettle.

Thus: "But as several heavenly pride arrived one after another at the Cooking King Immortal City, their backing forces obviously also wanted to use this opportunity to test Ye Zhangqing's mettle."

Thus, they intended to put pressure on the Cooking King Immortal City.

Thus they intended to put pressure on the Cooking King Immortal City.

Thus: "Thus they intended to put pressure on the Cooking King Immortal City."

Faced with the combined forces of several major powers, the Cooking King Immortal City naturally felt great pressure.

Faced with the combined forces of several major powers, the Cooking King Immortal City naturally felt great pressure.

Thus: "Faced with the combined forces of several major powers, the Cooking King Immortal City naturally felt great pressure."

Faced with this situation, Ye Changqing ultimately agreed to the challenge.

Faced with this situation, Ye Zhangqing ultimately agreed to the challenge.

Thus: "Faced with this situation, Ye Zhangqing ultimately agreed to the challenge."

Inside the cave dwelling, the heavenly prodigies who came to challenge entered for the first time.

Inside the Dong Fu, the several heavenly pride who came to challenge entered the Dong Fu for the first time.

Thus: "Inside the Dong Fu, the several heavenly pride who came to challenge entered the Dong Fu for the first time."

On the dueling platform, Ye Changqing stood calmly.

On the platform, Ye Zhangqing stood calmly.

Thus: "On the platform, Ye Zhangqing stood calmly."

Upon seeing this newly risen monster, whose fame had spread far and wide, the heavenly prodigies' first reaction was to darken in expression.

Upon first seeing this newly risen monster whose fame had spread far and wide, the several heavenly pride's first reaction was to darken their faces.

Thus: "Upon first seeing this newly risen monster whose fame had spread far and wide, the several heavenly pride's first reaction was to darken their faces."

How could he only have perfected Emperor Sovereign realm cultivation? Is that even considered monstrous talent? You're joking.

How could it be only a perfected Emperor Sovereign Realm cultivation? With such cultivation, does it even count as monstrous talent? You're joking.

Thus: "How could it be only a perfected Emperor Sovereign Realm cultivation? With such cultivation, does it even count as monstrous talent? You're joking."

Indeed, their cultivation levels are simply too low; although they don't match the three Tianlin, they all have reached the Immortal King realm without exception.

Indeed, their cultivation is simply too low; although they are not on par with the three Tianlin in realm, without exception they have reached the Immortal King level.

Thus: "Indeed, their cultivation is simply too low; although they are not on par with the three Tianlin in realm, without exception they have reached the Immortal King level."

The difference between the Immortal King realm and the Emperor Sovereign realm is enormous—like heaven and earth.

The difference between Immortal King and Emperor Sovereign realms is vast—literally a world apart.

Thus: "The difference between Immortal King and Emperor Sovereign realms is vast—literally a world apart."

Just looking at his cultivation level, one would hardly believe he possesses any monstrous talent.

Just looking at cultivation realm, one actually wouldn't believe Ye Zhangqing possesses monstrous talent.

Thus: "Just looking at cultivation realm, one actually wouldn't believe Ye Zhangqing possesses monstrous talent."

"There's only one rule: fight at the same cultivation level; those who agree, step onto the stage."

"The rule is simple: a battle of the same realm; those who agree, step onto the stage."

Thus: "\"The rule is simple: a battle of the same realm; those who agree, step onto the stage. \""

Naturally seeing the contempt in their eyes, Ye Changqing paid no mind and said lightly.

Naturally seeing the contempt in their eyes, Ye Zhangqing didn't mind and said lightly.

Thus: "Naturally seeing the contempt in their eyes, Ye Zhangqing didn't mind and said lightly."

What they think is none of his business; if it weren't for the combined pressure from the forces behind those few, Ye Changqing wouldn't bother with them at all.

"What they think is none of my business; if it weren't for the combined pressure from the forces behind those few, Ye Zhangqing wouldn't bother with them at all."

Thus: "\"What they think is none of my business; if it weren't for the combined pressure from the forces behind those few, I wouldn't bother with them at all. \""

Upon hearing this, one of the heavenly prodigies immediately leapt onto the dueling platform, stood opposite Ye Changqing, and spoke with a scornful expression.

Upon hearing this, one of the heavenly pride immediately leapt onto the platform, standing opposite Ye Zhangqing, and spoke with a scornful expression.

Thus: "Upon hearing this, one of the heavenly pride immediately leapt onto the platform, standing opposite Ye Zhangqing, and spoke with a scornful expression."

"I really don't know where those outside rumors come from; how could the Heavenly Family's young lord lose to someone like you? That's just a huge joke."

"I truly don't know where those outside rumors come from; how could the Heavenly Family's young lord lose to someone like you? It's simply a huge joke."

Thus: "\"I truly don't know where those outside rumors come from; how could the Heavenly Family's young lord lose to someone like you? It's simply a huge joke. \""

"He indeed hasn't been defeated."

"He indeed did not lose."

Thus: "\"He indeed did not lose. \""

"Then you ought to step forward and apologize to the world, using these underhanded tactics—do you think anyone would acknowledge you?"

"Then you ought to step forward and apologize to the world; using such underhanded tactics, who do you think would acknowledge you?"

Thus: "\"Then you ought to step forward and apologize to the world; using such underhanded tactics, who do you think would acknowledge you? \""

"Shall we fight or not?"

"Shall we fight or not?"

Thus: "\"Shall we fight or not? \""

Seeing this person come up and just keep nitpicking and blaming him, Ye Changqing also couldn't be bothered to waste words.

Seeing this person come up and nitpick at him, Ye Zhangqing also couldn't be bothered to waste words.

Thus: "Seeing this person come up and nitpick at him, Ye Zhangqing also couldn't be bothered to waste words."

Hearing this, that heavenly prodigy's face darkened, and his heart burned with anger as he said.

Upon hearing that, the heavenly pride's face darkened, and his heart burned with anger as he said.

Thus: "Upon hearing that, the heavenly pride's face darkened, and his heart burned with anger as he said."

"Fine, I'll personally expose you as a worthless piece of trash."

"\"Fight, I will personally expose you as this trash. \""

Thus: "\"Fight, I will personally expose you as this trash. \""

"Then come on."

"\"Then come on. \""

Thus: "\"Then come on. \""

According to the rules, that heavenly prodigy suppressed his own cultivation to match Ye Changqing's perfected Emperor Sovereign realm.

According to the rule, this heavenly pride suppressed his own cultivation to the same perfected Emperor Sovereign Realm as Ye Zhangqing.

Thus: "According to the rule, this heavenly pride suppressed his own cultivation to the same perfected Emperor Sovereign Realm as Ye Zhangqing."

Without waiting for Ye Changqing to make a move, he launched the first attack.

Immediately, without waiting for Ye Zhangqing to act, he launched the first attack.

Thus: "Immediately, without waiting for Ye Zhangqing to act, he launched the first attack."

He held nothing back, throwing a heavy, powerful punch filled with icy cold intent.

He held nothing back, throwing a heavy, powerful punch that burst forth, his eyes full of icy coldness.

Thus: "He held nothing back, throwing a heavy, powerful punch that burst forth, his eyes full of icy coldness."

It seemed as if he intended to knock Ye Changqing back to his original form with a single blow.

It seemed as if he intended to knock Ye Zhangqing back to his original form with a single punch.

Thus: "It seemed as if he intended to knock Ye Zhangqing back to his original form with a single punch."

Unfortunately, Ye Changqing had never deliberately exaggerated his abilities; aside from his cultivation, he truly had already joined the ranks of monsters in every other aspect.

It's a pity that Ye Zhangqing has never deliberately exaggerated his reputation; aside from cultivation, in other aspects he truly has already joined the ranks of monsters.

Thus: "It's a pity that Ye Zhangqing has never deliberately exaggerated his reputation; aside from cultivation, in other aspects he truly has already joined the ranks of monsters."

In his battle against Tianlin, although he didn't win, they fought to a draw.

In his battle with Tianlin, although he didn't win, the two fought to a draw.

Thus: "In his battle with Tianlin, although he didn't win, the two fought to a draw."

Put another way, Tianlin had no way to deal with Ye Changqing either.

Put another way, Tianlin had no way to deal with Ye Zhangqing.

Thus: "Put another way, Tianlin had no way to deal with Ye Zhangqing."

Therefore, when fighting at the same cultivation level, only those three Tianlin can measure themselves against Ye Changqing.

Therefore, in a same-realm battle, only those three Tianlin can measure themselves against Ye Zhangqing.

Thus: "Therefore, in a same-realm battle, only those three Tianlin can measure themselves against Ye Zhangqing."

As for these young heavenly prodigies, although their strength is not lacking, previous facts have already clearly proven.

As for these young heavenly pride, although their strength is not lacking, previous facts have already clearly proven it.

Thus: "As for these young heavenly pride, although their strength is not lacking, previous facts have already clearly proven it."

In the Immortal Realm's younger generation, heavenly prodigies are heavenly prodigies and monsters are monsters; the two are entirely incomparable.

In the Immortal Realm's younger generation, heavenly pride is heavenly pride, monsters are monsters; the two cannot be conflated.

Thus: "In the Immortal Realm's younger generation, heavenly pride is heavenly pride, monsters are monsters; the two cannot be conflated."

So, how they behave when facing the three Tianlin is exactly how they behave when facing Ye Changqing now.

Thus, how they were when facing the three Tianlin is exactly how they are now when facing Ye Zhangqing.

Thus: "Thus, how they were when facing the three Tianlin is exactly how they are now when facing Ye Zhangqing."

The young man went all out, but in less than ten moves, under Ye Zhangqing's frontal overwhelming pressure, a single punch sent this Heavenly Pride flying off the stage.

He slammed hard to the ground; the contempt and mockery in his eyes vanished, leaving only intense shock and an incredulous look.

He stared dumbfounded at Ye Zhangqing, the youth opening his mouth.

"You.............."

It seemed he had something to say, but when the words reached his lips he stopped again.

In that fight just now, in just ten moves, the feeling Ye Zhangqing gave him was exactly the same as when he had faced the three of Tianlin before.

This young Heavenly Pride seemed to recall again the memory of when he, oblivious to life or death, challenged the three of Tianlin back then.

Back then, just like now, he considered himself not inferior to anyone; what damned Yāoniè bearing, I could still take them on.

But only after truly crossing hands could one feel that sense of desperate helplessness.

That is a chasm that no matter how desperately you strive or how hard you work, you cannot cross.

In that fight, this Heavenly Pride was beaten so badly he almost lost his faith, his state of mind collapsing.

In the end, it was still some words spoken to him by an elder of his family.

"All beings in the world have their own ways of living; a sparrow can never become a phoenix, even if it perches on a branch."

"Some people are indeed ones you can never catch up to in a lifetime; but why must you insist on catching up?"

"Knowing something cannot be done yet doing it anyway is foolish; after all, most people in this world are ordinary, and who says ordinary people cannot obtain brilliance?"

"What you ultimately become and how far you go is up to yourself; some people can be looked up to, can be followed, but you shouldn't thus become depressed and resentful; don't dwell on unrealistic things, it's meaningless."