Chapter 404: Chapter 404: Absolute Gap in Strength
At this moment, Ye Chen finally felt the gap between himself and the stronger ones.
The sense of powerlessness deeply enveloped Ye Chen’s heart.
The Ice Soul stepped towards Ye Chen, releasing more and more pressure, which added increasing pressure on Ye Chen.
The Ice Soul intended to use its aura to crush Ye Chen.
Yet Ye Chen did not retreat even a little, still standing there without moving an inch.
Not even showing any sign of stepping back.
The Ice Soul’s beautiful face gradually turned gloomy, with brows slightly furrowed.
"I order you to kneel!"
The Ice Soul roared sternly.
Ye Chen bore the pressure exerted by the Ice Soul, still unmoved.
Even though cold sweat had soaked his back, Ye Chen remained motionless, his eyes fixed on the Ice Soul.
"Don’t look at me with those eyes! I order you to kneel!"
"Wishful thinking!" Ye Chen squeezed out each word through his clenched teeth.
Suddenly, Ye Chen even took a step forward.
This action thoroughly enraged the Ice Soul.
Who dared to act like this in front of himself? Who dared to defy him!
The Ice Soul’s face turned extremely gloomy.
At the back, Geli showed a gloating smile.
"Hehehe, this boy actually dares to defy Master Ice Soul in front of so many people, isn’t this courting death? Just wait to see how you die later!"
Geli was extremely proud in his heart.
Xiang Yin and the others were stunned.
"Ye Chen, why doesn’t Ye Chen kneel!"
"This is Ye Chen’s backbone!"
"But, but if he doesn’t conform to the Ice Soul’s wishes, won’t he make the Ice Soul extremely angry, and what if the Ice Soul directs his wrath at us!"
"Yes, Ye Chen, how can he lack such insight!"
"At this moment, he wants to die, don’t drag us down with him!"
The crowd behind whispered among themselves.
"Shut up! What are you saying, wanting to die without dragging you, if it weren’t for Ye Chen, we would have died already! This is Lord Ye Chen’s backbone, preferring to die standing than live kneeling!"
Xiang Yin looked at Ye Chen, his eyes full of admiration.
The Ice Soul suddenly stopped, coldly looking at Ye Chen.
Giving off an extremely chilling aura.
"Alright, kid, you have some backbone, but still, I said, having just backbone is not enough!"
With that, the Ice Soul drew an Ice Soul Sword and pointed it at Ye Chen.
"Since Master Ice Soul does not maintain moderation and, relying on his own strength, wishes to bully the weak and insists on making a move, then so be it!"
Ye Chen also took out the Thunder Shocking Blade and said fearlessly.
At this moment, Ye Chen was already ready to face death without regret!
"Hmph! I didn’t maintain moderation! Boy, I know you are deliberately provoking me, but you are in luck; I admit it, you managed to do it. Tell me! How did I not maintain moderation and bully the weak! If you can’t justify it, I will make you die very painfully!"
The Ice Soul stuck the Ice Soul Sword into the ground, speaking coldly.
Indeed, this Ice Soul was a person who cared very much about face, and by now many monsters had already gathered outside, watching.
The stronger one is, whether human or monster, the more they care about face.
Perhaps this is the bearing and baggage of a strong person.
Ye Chen said, "Clearly, it was your people who acted first and intended to kill us. We retaliated merely for self-defense. If we didn’t fight back, we would’ve been the ones dead. Even lower-level monsters bitten would know to retaliate, let alone us humans!"
"Nonsense!" Geli suddenly became agitated and said repeatedly, "Master Ice Soul, do not listen to this boy’s nonsense. They intruded into our Land of Extreme Ice and Snow on their own and into my territory. Some of them inexplicably came to my domain, and those behind even attacked one of my subordinates. Of course, I must retaliate, Master Ice Soul. They were wrong first!
Master Ice Soul! You must seek justice for me, for our deceased clansmen!"
Saying that, Geli even shed tears.
The Ice Soul glanced at Geli then turned to Ye Chen, "Is this so?"
"Master Ice Soul!"
Xiang Yin called out and stepped forward.
Xiang Yin respectfully saluted, "Master Ice Soul, I am the captain of this team, my name is Xiang Yin. This is what happened: We came here merely to explore, with no intention to fight Geli and his people. We had just come out of the Underworld and entered this mountain. Two of Geli’s subordinates suddenly attacked our people and captured one of our teammates, so we pursued!
Then we arrived in this cave. Just as we entered the cave, we were attacked by Geli!"
Xiang Yin spoke respectfully, with eyes firm.
The Ice Soul’s icy blue eyes moved slightly, then turned to look at Geli.
"Master Ice Soul! This scoundrel is spewing nonsense! It’s not like that! They attacked our people first! Master Ice Soul! Don’t listen to this scoundrel’s nonsense!"
Geli spoke repeatedly.
"Geli! Speak with conscience! I, Xiang Yin, dare to swear here, if what I said has half a falsehood, may I, Xiang Yin, be struck by lightning and die a terrible death!"
Xiang Yin extended his hand, swearing.
Geli glared at Xiang Yin, wishing he could devour him alive.
"So what! You intruded into my territory first! As the lord of this territory, I naturally have the right to act!"
Ye Chen suddenly sneered, "Hahaha! Geli, since you say that, then there is something to say, this world seems to be our world, you are the outsiders, right? We are exploring in our own world, how come it’s your territory! Your excuse seems to hold no ground!"
Geli was stunned, looked at the Ice Soul, then at the many monsters outside the cave.
Suddenly.
Geli loudly shouted to the many monsters behind him, "Master Ice Soul! I, Geli, am willing to exchange my life here for that of Ye Chen! For nothing else, just to avenge my brothers! My sixty-four subordinates, sixty-four brothers! All died at the hands of Ye Chen! Master Ice Soul! I am willing to die to show my resolve! I hope Master Ice Soul avenges me, my brothers, and our Monster Race!"
With that, energy in Geli’s body quickly gathered, and with a bang!
He self-destructed in front of numerous monsters and the Ice Soul!
Ye Chen’s heart sank, feeling something terribly wrong.
Now the Ice Soul had ample reason to act against them.
As expected, the Ice Soul’s face showed slight anger as he turned to look at Ye Chen and the others.
"Fine! Very good! My subordinate was willing to die to show his determination! Tell me, should I believe my clansman, or should I believe you humans?"
The Ice Soul’s voice was extremely cold, without a trace of emotion.
"Master Ice Soul! What I said is the truth!" Xiang Yin said repeatedly.
"Shut up!"
An icy air struck Xiang Yin, who was instantly blown tens of meters away.
Xiang Yin landed heavily on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
The people behind were all frightened.
At the same time, the actions of Ye Chen and Xiang Yin also stirred their fighting spirit, igniting their passion.