Chapter 175 A Year Is Too Long, Seize the Moment

Atop the Spring River Tower, all sects had already gathered, except for Ye Wujin, who had yet to arrive.

There was little conversation among the crowd, just a quiet wait for Ye Wujin's arrival. They weren't afraid he wouldn't come; in fact, they hoped he wouldn't.

If Ye Wujin didn't show up, it would signal his fear and unwillingness to come. Without them having to act, the Infinite Palace would lose its standing in the Nine Abyss.

They were more than willing to eliminate the threat of the Infinite Palace without bloodshed.

Below the Spring River Tower, millions of people anxiously waited, but the sun was already high overhead, and Ye Wujin had yet to appear.

Some individuals, driven mad by the desire for fame, attempted to provoke Ye Wujin but were swiftly subdued by the guards of the Taiyan Sect and thrown into the river.

"Could it be that Ye Wujin really won't show up? Is he too afraid?"

"It's normal for him not to come. Haven't you seen the scene atop the Spring River Tower? The Thirteen Sects are ready and waiting. If he shows up, he'll be targeted for sure. Coming here would only bring disgrace."

"Yes, perhaps Ye Wujin came and saw the situation, then slunk away in embarrassment."

The crowd continued to speculate.

The intentions of the Thirteen Sects had spread among the people. With such a formidable array, few would dare to confront Ye Wujin directly. He might have come and left, which wasn't entirely improbable.

"It seems that Ye Wujin's reputation is overblown."

"You're mistaken. Although Ye Wujin is unparalleled in talent, he hasn't fully matured yet. On top of the Spring River Tower, there are three triple Saint Martial Realm experts, over ten double Saint Martial Realm experts, and numerous single Saint Martial Realm experts. How could Ye Wujin possibly contend with such a lineup? Not coming is the wise choice, not an overestimation of his reputation."

The Imperial List, although the ranking of the strongest in the Nine Abyss, wasn't something everyone desired.

For instance, among the three sects of the Crimson Abyss, only a few made it onto the Imperial List. This didn't mean their sect was weak.

Moreover, challenging someone on the list would inevitably lead to conflicts or even wars between sects. Therefore, changes in the rankings were rare, sometimes not occurring for years or even decades.

However, the strength of those on the Imperial List and those not would continue to improve.

The greatest glory on the Imperial List lay in the top five or top three positions. Challenges for those spots would be fierce, but not everyone cared about the rest of the list.

Therefore, although there weren't many Imperial List experts atop the Spring River Tower, there were still plenty in the Saint Martial Realm.

"If he doesn't come, Ye Wujin will lose face, and the Infinite Palace will struggle to stand in the Nine Abyss."

"Losing face is better than losing one's life. If he shows up now and refuses to yield or can't satisfy the Thirteen Sects, losing face won't be his only concern."

As the crowd discussed, it seemed they all believed that Ye Wujin wouldn't come.

At this moment, amidst the sea of people, four figures were approaching the Spring River Tower: three women and a man.

The man wore green robes and was quite handsome.

The three women were stunningly beautiful, attracting many curious glances.

"It seems the people of the Nine Abyss don't have much faith in you," Ye Youlan said to Ye Chen with a hint of mockery in her cold expression.

For some reason, she just wanted to see Ye Chen fail.

Ye Qingxue and Lin Miaoyin followed behind, stifling their laughter.

Ye Chen paid no mind and approached the base of the Spring River Tower, looking up. Suddenly, he asked, "How long do you think it will take me to make the Ancient Nine Abyss Dynasty reappear?"

Ye Youlan's smile faded, and her expression turned slightly solemn. "Although the Nine Abyss Realm has declined, it shouldn't be underestimated. The eighteen sects were all prominent figures in the ancient Nine Abyss Dynasty, and perhaps they still practice ancient Nine Abyss techniques."

"At least, the top three on the Imperial List should have mastered complete techniques. To suppress them, you'll probably need a year."

"A year?" Ye Chen looked up at the sky and shook his head. "A year is too long; we must seize the moment."

With those words, amidst Ye Youlan's slightly surprised gaze, Ye Chen took a step forward, ready to ascend the tower.

But at that moment, a cry rang out, "Young Master Chen!"

Ye Chen turned around to see several figures approaching, their faces filled with joy.

These individuals were none other than Ye Long and his two brothers, along with Yinzhan Tian.

"We didn't expect to find you here," Ye Chen said, somewhat surprised, as he assessed the four. "Not bad, all of you have made breakthroughs."

Ye Long and Yinzhan Tian were already triple Saint Martial Realm experts, while Ye Qian and Ye Dong had reached the double Saint Martial Realm. In just a month or two, they had made significant progress, showing the effectiveness of their training.

"We were training in the Nine Abyss Realm when we heard that the Nine Abyss Sect Masters were gathering, so we hurried over," Yinzhan Tian explained.

Ye Dong stepped forward anxiously. "We heard rumors that the Thirteen Sects might confront you. Are you sure about this?"

Ye Chen smiled calmly. "Since we're here, let's see how the Ye family stands at the pinnacle of the Nine Abyss."

His words caused a sudden change in Ye Long and the others' expressions.

Ye Qian immediately laughed, "I knew you wouldn't let the Ye family down. Some people dare to slander you; it's simply laughable."

"Slander me? Who?" Ye Chen asked.

Just then, an arrogant voice sounded from the side, "That cripple, why are you in such a hurry? Are you planning to ascend the tower?"

Ye Chen looked up and saw several figures approaching. They were all young and talented, all triple Saint Martial Realm experts, with one even at the quadruple Saint Martial Realm.

But those words made Ye Chen frown.

Cripple?

This term naturally referred to Ye Long, who had his arm severed by Ye Chen. Being called a cripple was undoubtedly an insult.

"What's going on?" Ye Chen asked in a stern voice.

Ye Long's expression darkened slightly, and Ye Dong spoke up, "It's them. They said you're overrated and too scared to come. We had a conflict with them on our way here, and although we didn't defeat them, they couldn't defeat us either."

Ye Chen understood.

During their training outside, Ye Long and the others had encountered some geniuses, leading to a conflict. Later, they were humiliated by these geniuses, who now sought to shame Ye Long and his brothers.

Looking up again, Ye Chen scrutinized the four.

They were all young, with one appearing to be in his early twenties, while the others seemed much younger, perhaps not even twenty yet. At this moment, they looked at Ye Long and

 the others with extreme arrogance and contempt, making people feel extremely displeased.