Chapter 393: A Shift in the Situation
Ye Tian stared at the Jade Emperor. He had always thought of the Jade Emperor as an untouchable figure, someone far beyond his reach. But to his surprise, the Jade Emperor had appeared in the Golden List Livestream!
The Jade Emperor's strength was undeniably formidable, yet he was here. Was he just trying to join in on the fun?
"I say, Jade Emperor, how exactly did you manage to sit on that throne? I've always been curious. Based on my observations, I don't think you're even as strong as Sun Wukong."
"What?! I am the ruler of the Heavenly Palace, and you dare say I'm weaker than Sun Wukong? Are you mocking me on purpose? Are you trying to force my hand? If I were to fight you right now, you wouldn't stand a chance. Ye Tian, don't think that just because you've obtained a few powerful techniques, you're invincible. There are plenty of people in this world whom you can't afford to provoke!"
It seemed that at this point, Ye Tian had no choice but to display some of his strength. Otherwise, the Jade Emperor would never take him seriously.
More and more spectators gathered around. Sun Wukong glanced at Ye Tian and advised, "I think you'd better not stir up trouble. His cultivation may not be all that impressive, but he is the Jade Emperor. If you fight him now, you're bound to attract a lot of unnecessary problems."
"Who said my strength isn't impressive? I've said it before—back when you wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, I let you off out of respect. I simply didn't want to lower myself to the level of a monkey. Don't mistake my restraint for weakness. My strength is beyond your imagination. If anyone doubts me, they're welcome to test me!"
Ye Tian chuckled. "Since you put it that way, why don't I see for myself just how strong you are?"
With that, Ye Tian shot forward like lightning, moving at an astonishing speed!
"That speed is insane!"
The crowd was in shock. Very few people could even react to such speed, let alone counter it.
But the Jade Emperor merely smirked. "Heh, Ye Tian, is this all you've got?"
As soon as he spoke, his entire figure vanished, leaving only an afterimage. Ye Tian hadn't expected him to disappear so suddenly.
"Gone? Where did he go?"
Ye Tian had initially assumed that the Jade Emperor wasn't all that powerful and that he could defeat him with ease. But now, he realized he had underestimated him—the Jade Emperor was indeed formidable.
"Look! The Jade Emperor's strength is far beyond what we thought. He must have been hiding his true power all along. Has he finally decided to reveal it now?"
Tathagata Buddha chuckled and said, "Of course, the Jade Emperor's strength is immense. If he were weak, how could he rule the Heavenly Palace?"
"Yeah, with such incredible cultivation, it looks like Ye Tian finally has someone who can challenge him!"
"Ever since Ye Tian arrived, he's been the brightest star, always securing top rankings in the Golden List. But now, it's uncertain who will come out on top."
"I think the Jade Emperor will win!"
"I'm not so sure. Ye Tian might have the upper hand!"
The spectators debated heatedly, each supporting their preferred fighter. Ye Tian took note of those who doubted him—if he had the chance in the future, he'd make sure to teach them a lesson.
The Jade Emperor's presence had vanished entirely. Where would he reappear?
"I'm right behind you, Ye Tian. Your speed is impressive, but when it comes to magic, you're still lacking. Now, I'll show you what happens when you challenge someone you shouldn't have!"
The Jade Emperor suddenly appeared behind Ye Tian and struck with a powerful palm attack. A heavy force crashed into Ye Tian's back, sending him flying!
"Look! Ye Tian actually got sent flying! What's going on? He's one of the strongest figures on the Golden List, someone who always secures a ranking. I never expected even he to be overpowered like this!"
"Yeah! I always knew Ye Tian was strong, but now it seems the Jade Emperor is even stronger! After all, he's the ruler of the Heavenly Palace, while Ye Tian is just some newcomer to this world. So I still believe the Jade Emperor is superior!"
"Hmm, I've never heard of Ye Tian before. He's probably some rising talent. But even though the Jade Emperor has the upper hand now, who knows how this fight will end?"
"You think the situation might change?"
The crowd continued their discussion, eager to see who would emerge victorious. Meanwhile, Ye Tian lay on the ground—but instead of frustration, he felt a surge of excitement.
Since arriving in this world, he had never faced such a challenge. The Jade Emperor was proving to be incredibly powerful!
Back when Sun Wukong had stormed the Heavenly Palace, the Jade Emperor hadn't personally intervened. This showed that he was a man of deep cunning. But now, when facing him, the Jade Emperor had chosen to act.
This meant only one thing—Ye Tian was a far greater threat to him than Sun Wukong ever was!
He felt a rising sense of anger. The Jade Emperor had ignored Sun Wukong but had no hesitation in fighting him. How could he not be furious?
Since his rage was boiling over, it was time for him to unleash his full strength.
The Golden List Livestream had temporarily paused due to their conflict. The world held its breath, waiting for the next development in this fierce battle.
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