Choose the Lesser of Two Evils

In truth, even Ye Chen, who had weathered countless storms, could not help feeling somewhat nervous at a time like this.

The old man before him was one of the continent's foremost Level 9 Soul Masters, as well as a Title Douluo-level powerhouse.

Ye Chen was not like Jing Hongchen, who did not care much if his Soul Tools were shattered since he had plenty more. When Ye Chen had used the God Slayer Spear, however, all his Soul Power had been depleted, and even now it had not fully recovered.

If Jing Hongchen attacked him now, forget using the God Slayer Spear again—unless he hid directly inside the Small World, he would not have the slightest chance of survival.

Ye Chen clearly knew what Jing Hongchen was thinking, yet he had no way to deny it outright. What difference would that be from indirectly admitting it?

Besides, if anything happened to him, Fan Yu, Huo Yuhao, He Caitou, Wang Dong'er, and even Xu Tianchen, who was trapped in prison, would all be implicated. He had to handle this little incident properly.

Under such circumstances, it was impossible not to be nervous, but Ye Chen could only grit his teeth and play along.

"Hall Master Hongchen, have you gone senile? I admit that I'm very talented, but when have I ever fought you? Much less caused you any losses," Ye Chen sneered.

Jing Hongchen did not get angry. Ye Chen's answer seemed arrogant, yet it was watertight.

But precisely because of that, he became even more certain of his guess. Under normal circumstances, how could the words of a fourteen- or fifteen-year-old boy contain no flaws whatsoever?

However, once Jing Hongchen thought of his purpose, there was no longer any need to fuss with Ye Chen over such matters. "You