In a profound fusion of the three souls, Jiang Chen found himself mastering the spatial technique from both Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning with surprising ease.
However, he held back from immediately employing the technique to unlock the entrance to the cave dwelling.
Instead, he utilized the transmission jade token to communic...
"To breach the entrance of this cave dwelling, one must either possess the secret knowledge to unlock it or resort to a superior spatial technique to force it open."
"Some are capable of harnessing the potent power of their bloodline to pry it open. It's known that all high-level bloodline abilities harbor a formidable spatial innate ...
Simultaneously, in a distant and secluded spot out in the open sea.
"We're here!"
"This is the place!"
Wu Qian indicated a tranquil sea surface ahead, "Every twelve hours, subtle spatial fluctuations occur within this area."
'Spatial fluctuations!'
The words struck a chord in Jiang Chen's heart, making it f...
"Undoubtedly, your proficiency, Daoist friend, surpasses mine."
Wu Qian acknowledged with a chuckle, "Even if we can't unlock it, we'll discover an alternate path."
"Let's give it a try first."
Jiang Chen suggested, nodding subtly. "Please lead the way, Daoist friend."
"Certainly!"
Wu Qian extended his hand...
At this very moment, on the battlefield of Three Mountains Island.
"You, dark-robed miscreant, don't provoke me any further!"
"My Daoist friend, let's approach this matter with calm and reason, or we both risk meeting a sorrowful end."
"Hold on, just stop! I command a secret art which, when utilized, guarantees your defe...
And thus, it happened.
In a swift, decisive motion...
Whoosh!
Gu Ran's longsword streaked across the neck of the Early-stage Heavenly Origin realm cultivator, effectively ending his life.
'I've done it!'
'No one hindered me!'
Gu Ran's pupils subtly widened as he sensed the influx of cultivation base ...
At the same time.
'Hmm?'
'Was Gu Ran testing the waters just now?'
'He feigned an assault on that cultivator, hinting he's onto something.'
'But, this was anticipated, he is the protagonist after all.'
'Plus, acknowledging the reality might be more unsettling! To be cognizant of manipulation, yet utterly im...
"Give it up, You Haiyin."
"We assure you a whole corpse!"
Gan Ruifeng's words resonated with ice-cold finality, mirroring his frigid expression.
His own injuries, a testament to You Haiyin's last-ditch defiance, marked his visage.
"You Haiyin!"
Cai Xueqing provoked him further. "Cease your resistance, and w...
"Young Master Gu!"
"The Heavenly Gu Society was founded as a protective force, specifically for your aid."
"Any who oppose you, any who obstruct you, they become our quarry for annihilation!"
"Should the You Clan dare to assault you, then we shall relentlessly decimate them."
"The Gan and Cai Clans, who dare to sc...
"Indeed!"
"From this day forth, Three Mountains Island will be our joint dominion."
Another portly cultivator in resplendent purple robes appeared, his face devoid of emotion as his gaze fixed on You Haiyin, sizing him up as though he was a man on borrowed time.
"Gan Ruifeng!"
"Cai Xueqing!"
"I had a feelin...
Abruptly.
'Blazing Blood Secret Art!'
At the command, the death warrior instantaneously released a self-destructing secret art, rushing at his adversary like a wild beast.
Simultaneously, without uttering a single word, Liu Xiong stealthily initiated an attack on the cultivator whom Gu Ran was on the verge of assaulting....
'Ahahaha!'
'Now it's my turn!'
'I can finally fight to my heart's content. With the strength I possess now, I want to see who dares to stand in my way!'
Brimming with anticipation, Gu Ran immediately rose and threw himself into the battlefield.
However, at that moment, a thunderous rumble echoed.
Boom!
<...
You Haiyin's heart was a cauldron of bottomless rage.
His rationality teetered on the brink of complete obliteration; he disregarded any thought of the enemy's origins, brushing aside any contemplation of potential consequences!
"All members of the You Clan, encircle and annihilate these insolent ones!"
Perched atop You ...
"Quick!"
"Cover for Young Master Gu's retreat!"
"Curse those from Three Mountains Island, we, the Heavenly Gu Society, will never let you go!"
"Ah, Young Master Gu, hurry and leave!"
"..."
Each death warrior cried out, their final words echoing around Gu Ran before they met their end.
'Heavenly Gu So...
'Gu Ran!'
'The You Clan is far superior to my Feng Clan!'
'You barely survived your encounter with my Feng Clan. Against the You Clan, you'll stand no chance!'
'I can't wait to see the look of despair on your face!'
'...'
Feng Liu's teeth ground together, his fists clenched so tightly that his fingernails d...
There was more to the situation.
Given the superior might of Three Mountains Island in comparison to Black Wood Island, Jiang Chen found it necessary to enlist an additional contingent of death warriors from Purple Heaven Holy Land.
This specific group of death warriors, most renowned for their exceptional stealth abilities, co...
'With my influence, any potential discord among the cultivators on Black Wood Island will assuredly be averted.'
'Gu Ran will surely leave Black Wood Island to explore opportunities elsewhere.'
'Given his present cultivation base, he'd likely steer clear of the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect, choosing instead to operate within th...
Simultaneously.
'It's that mysterious Dao Palace realm great powerhouse!'
'Surprisingly, she happens to be passing by here. Observing the direction she's moving in, is she heading towards the source of the last demonic beast tide?'
'...'
An array of thoughts surfaced in Gu Ran's mind.
Simultaneously, as Jia...
Abruptly, death warriors charged toward Gu Ran's position.
Their velocity far outpaced Gu Ran's, constrained as he was by his need to stay hidden.
In a mere moment, several death warriors at the Heavenly Origin realm positioned themselves in stealth near Gu Ran's destination.
Time proceeded at its measured pace.
U...
System prompts echoed within Jiang Chen's mind.
'1000 point reduction in Heavenly Fate Value!'
'Ha, quite a decent gain.'
A gratified smirk spread across Jiang Chen's visage. 'Indeed, this minor event holds significant meaning for Gu Ran. He was originally poised to ascend to the Inquiring Journey realm at this juncture....
Woosh!
A luminous defensive shield erupted from Gu Ran's body.
Thud, thud, thud, bang, bang, bang!
Vibrant waves of energy collided with the shield, producing an array of power ripples.
But the strength of Gu Ran's bloodline was extraordinary; its enhancement bolstered his combat prowess to the Half-step Inquiring...
At this juncture, the Feng Clan's cultivators had fanned out, covering a significant number of pockets within the range of the formation.
Gu Ran would be instantly noticed the moment he showed himself.
On Golden Leaf Street, Feng Liu, the eldest offspring of the Feng Clan, led a party of his trusted comrades on a search mission...
Following Jiang Chen's directive, individuals like Zhang San promptly excused themselves.
Gu Ran also rose, preparing to take his leave, politely declaring, "I must return to my cultivation practice, so I bid you farewell."
"Wait a moment, Young friend Niu Qing."
Feng Hongbo, flashing a radiant smile, interjected, "I hav...
Following three rounds of libations.
"Brother Niu!"
"I observed your skillful navigation through the demonic beast tide earlier. Your composed demeanor, your adept maneuvering - truly commendable!"
Feng Liu's eyes glittered as he spoke.
"Indeed, indeed!"
"Brother Niu's might is unparalleled!"
"And th...
To evade pursuit by the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect, Gu Ran purposefully selected Black Wood Island, a markedly isolated locale.
The neighboring islands were considerably distanced from Black Wood Island!
For anyone attempting to journey by flight, they would need to confront the immense, limitless sea.
Even a great pow...
Falling shy of his anticipated outcome, Gu Ran could not help but harbour some regret.
However, could he hold the mysterious female cultivator accountable for wiping out all the demonic beasts?
No, he couldn't!
That mysterious woman had become the saviour of the entire Black Wood Island.
From the beginning to the ...
The demonic beast of the Inquiring Journey realm was more formidable than You Dan but inferior to Feng Hongbo.
Following a fierce clash, Feng Hongbo ultimately slayed it!
'This strategy... it's akin to taking a single hit to secure two victories.'
'Utilizing the less powerful to eradicate the mightier demonic beast, and ...
Throughout his journey, Jiang Chen relentlessly launched assaults, mercilessly eliminating any demonic beasts that crossed his path.
Given his current might, his range of attack was impressively expansive, leaving no demonic beast alive in the sea territories he traversed.
Meanwhile, at the unfathomable depths below the seafloo...
[Name: Wu Qian
Realm: Late-stage Dao Palace
Status: Supporting character
Fate Value: 6879]
'Wu Qian?'
'A Late-stage Dao Palace realm...Ah, I understand, this individual is set to become an ally of Gu Ran!'
'If a Dao Palace realm demon like E Tianjiu enters the war, how would Black Wood Island stand a...
"Ahh!"
E Tianjue experienced an overwhelming, unseen force emanating from the axe and coursing into his arm, igniting surges of unbearable pain.
Upon inspection, he found his arm's skin ruptured!
More than that, there was an additional influx of energy wreaking havoc inside him, inflicting intense torment.
However...