# Chapter 2108: Slap in the Face
Ye Que heard Yu Lin and Su Mu's voices, glanced in the direction of the Yu family, and said calmly, "Since you are members of the Heavenly Array Mysterious Mansion, do not involve yourselves in today's matter."
"Yes, Senior Brother." Yu Lin and Su Mu nodded slightly.
Seeing this, the expressions of the Feng and Wen families turned unpleasant. Su Mu and Yu Lin were so respectful that they dared not disobey a single word from him. They had originally planned to have Yu Lin occupy one of the battle slots, but now it seemed he did not dare to fight.
The gazes of the Feng and Wen families shifted to Hou Qinglin and Tian Chi and the others. It appeared that today's battle might not bode well.
Hou Qinglin's brow furrowed slightly, then he said to the Feng family expert beside him, "The Jing family delayed for three days. It should be their turn to send someone out first."
The appearance of Ye Que and the others had also put some pressure on Hou Qinglin. Sword Blind, Tian Chi, and Ruoxie had already fought. Among those beside him now, he and Lin Feng could guarantee at least two victories. The other three matches were still uncertain. Jing Shou and Tantai should also be able to secure at least one victory, but it was not an absolute certainty. Therefore, it would naturally be better if they sent people out later.
"Indeed, that is only proper." The Feng family expert responded, then stood up and said, "This battle was supposed to take place three days ago, but the Jing family delayed it. Shouldn't the Jing family send someone out first this time?"
Ye Que's gaze turned toward the Feng family expert, a faint hint of disdain hanging on his calm face. "So concerned about the order of appearance."
"How could they compare to the outstanding talents of the Heavenly Array Mysterious Mansion?" The Jing family expert said with a smile.
"This battle was unnecessary. It would have been fine to just make them concede. But since Master instructed it, let it be consecrated with blood." Ye Que said calmly.
"These fellows really talk big." In the distance, within the Yu family camp, Tantai looked at that arrogant face and couldn't help muttering under his breath.
Yu Lin's brow furrowed slightly as he glanced at Tantai and said in a low voice, "A frog at the bottom of a well."
What level of existence was Ye Que? Coming to this Green Mountain City, he naturally held himself high and mighty. Not just in Green Mountain City, even within the Heavenly Array Mysterious Mansion, he was the same. Those who could stand on equal footing with him among his peers were only a handful of rare prodigies. Even Emperor-level figures had to be exceptionally extraordinary to be considered his equals. How could someone like that care about a bunch of people fighting over mineral veins in Green Mountain City? The Jing family must have moved some old-timers to get Ye Que to come here.
"Pathetic." Tantai coldly retorted to Yu Lin, causing Yu Lin to suddenly shoot him a sharp, cold glare. Lin Feng placed his hand on Tantai's shoulder, signaling him to stay quiet. There was no need for a verbal dispute with Yu Lin. Even if people from the Heavenly Array Mysterious Mansion had arrived, the battle situation could not be changed. Lin Feng's only concern remained Mu Chen.
Hou Qinglin led the Heavenly Terrace group to the front of the Feng and Wen families, his gaze calm as he looked at Ye Que and the others. He said flatly, "Consecrated with blood? In that case, I'll repeat what I said earlier: no matter who your opponent is, if they represent the Jing family in battle, if they can be killed, then kill them."
"Yes." The Heavenly Terrace members replied calmly. At this moment, an equally powerful pressure radiated from them, spreading through the distant space, as if reminding the crowd that these fellows were themselves exceptionally talented and powerful figures. Three days ago, they had shaken Green Mountain City in the name of Mu Chen.
But the five experts who had descended from the sky were prodigies from the Heavenly Array Mysterious Mansion. Even Yu Lin and Jing Yan seemed to pale in comparison before them. Especially Ye Que, their leader, to whom Yu Lin and Su Mu were so respectful—it showed how high his status was and how powerful he was.
"Ridiculous. Xu Yu, you go first for the first match." Ye Que said calmly. Immediately, a young man on the left wing of the demon beast nodded and said, "Alright."
With that, he stepped forward, shooting like an arrow down onto the vast battle platform. A surging aura rolled violently toward Hou Qinglin and the others opposite him, howling like a storm of wind and rain. It was the roar of laws and momentum, crashing heavily against Hou Qinglin.
"Who comes to die?" Xu Yu's calm voice carried a desolate killing intent. Master's order was to kill without mercy. Today's battle for the array ore in Green Mountain City was not just about winning—it was about establishing dominance, preparing to seize the entire city's mineral veins.
"Such a powerful aura," the crowd thought to themselves. Beyond the aura, Hou Qinglin and the others also deeply felt another force—the power of Dao might. The Heavenly Array Mysterious Mansion was a fairly well-known place even on the Shen Xiao Continent, filled with many experts and geniuses. And the Shen Xiao Continent was itself the center of the Nine Heavens.
Xu Yu moved his mind, and a massive, heavy sword appeared in his hand—a black greatsword, heavy and blunt, thrust deeply into the ground. A terrifying rumbling sound echoed, as if the entire space was trembling. Even the ground began to show patterns of cracks, wrapping around his body. The overwhelming, heavy power was suffocating.
"Xu Yu once killed an arrogant peak high-rank Emperor with a single sword strike. He's truly a top figure at the Martial Emperor Realm," Yu Lin sighed inwardly. This battle would likely be very tragic for those disciples of Mu Chen.
"Heavy and sinking. I'll take this match." Hou Qinglin said calmly, stepping forward. His long robe fluttered as he walked onto the battle platform. He reached behind him and drew the light, agile sword strapped to his back. His demeanor was as calm as an undisturbed lake. The auras of the two seemed completely opposite.
"This Hou Qinglin is the second senior brother of that group. He should be very strong. He's personally taking the first match," the crowd thought. A heavy sword versus a light, agile sword.
Xu Yu's lips curled into a mocking smile. With a scraping sound, he dragged the great sword behind him, then charged toward Hou Qinglin. Sparks flew across the battle platform, and harsh scraping sounds echoed continuously. At the same time, the heavy, domineering aura seemed to crush the entire void.
But at that moment, Hou Qinglin's aura also changed. A fierce wind howled, and a terrifying vortex suddenly appeared around his body—the power of reincarnation burst forth.
"Whoosh!" Hou Qinglin's body also shot forward. The hurricane roared, and the terrifying power of reincarnation caused the entire sky to shift. The Dao might covering heaven and earth made even the weight of millions of pounds seem insignificant.
"Reincarnation! He actually controls the Dao of Reincarnation!" The crowd was stunned, feeling suffocated. So powerful! Who would win this battle would only be known after the fight.
Xu Yu's expression also changed slightly, but his heavy sword continued its path. The patterns on the ground interwove, turning into brilliant array light that coiled around the great sword, making its aura even more domineering and heavy.
"Die!" Xu Yu roared, the sound like a million-pound bell reverberating in Hou Qinglin's mind. But once Hou Qinglin entered battle, he only knew madness. Without madness, what was martial arts? No force pressing down on him could shake his heart or break his spine. The light of reincarnation surged into the opponent's divine thoughts, into his body. Let's see who could endure more pain.
"Boom!" Xu Yu's arm moved. The great sword, carrying overwhelming momentum, smashed down. Heaven and earth changed color. Hou Qinglin's flesh and blood seemed on the verge of being crushed and burst apart. But Hou Qinglin's sword also moved. The light of reincarnation devoured everything. With one sword strike, he stirred the cycle of reincarnation. Xu Yu's body began to twist, about to sink into reincarnation, never to return.
"Second Senior Brother still fights with such madness. He seems light and agile, but who fights with more madness and dominance than him?" Lin Feng thought to himself. This battle would not be in doubt. He never worried about Hou Qinglin losing—unless Second Senior Brother's strength was truly far inferior to his opponent's.
The heart-stirring rhythm still trembled in the hearts and souls of the crowd, but the battle on the platform had already subsided. Hou Qinglin's eyes were wild as he took a deep breath. The heavy pressure had nearly caused his flesh and blood to collapse. Yet, he still turned around gracefully, slowly walking back toward the Heavenly Terrace members. Everyone's eyes were fixed on him—those shocked gazes welcoming the victor's return.
As for the battle platform, only the heavy sword remained. Xu Yu had vanished. The ground still bore the brilliant interwoven patterns, clear and distinct. But even so, they could not prevent Xu Yu's defeat and destruction.
This scene was like a resounding slap across Ye Que's face, and across the faces of those proud members of the Heavenly Array Mysterious Mansion. In their first battle, proud as they were, one of their own had been slain with a single sword strike.
Ye Que's eyes narrowed slightly, and a terrifying killing intent radiated from him. But no matter how strong his killing intent, it could not undo this shocking defeat.
The Jing family members also had stiff expressions. Xu Yu, who had fought on behalf of the Jing family, had been killed? That was a genius of the Heavenly Array Mysterious Mansion. Was this considered dying because of the Jing family?
The Yu family members were also stunned, especially Yu Lin and Su Mu. This outcome had clearly shaken their hearts. The words they had spoken earlier now seemed somewhat ridiculous.
"The people of the Heavenly Array Mysterious Mansion are indeed very strong," Tantai said sarcastically. Senior Brother Hou's slap in the face was truly satisfying. Those two bootlickers had just been bragging about how powerful Xu Yu was.
Su Mu and Yu Lin clearly heard the sarcasm in the voice. Their brows furrowed slightly, but Xu Yu had indeed been annihilated. They had nothing to say in response.