Chapter 270: Gu Ran's Unforeseen Encounter with a Dao Palace Realm Inheritance

"This Cave Heaven Secret Realm must be expansive indeed."

"Surely, it houses significant opportunities for human race cultivators."

"Even though our numbers have dwindled, and despite the impending second wave of reinforcements, it's unlikely we can stand against at least three human factions."

"Moving forward, I will personally spearhead our group into the Cave Heaven Secret Realm! Your presence is required as well!"

A hoarse voice resonated, its tone as grating as metal screeching against a surface.

"Yes!"

"Magnificent Master!"

Xu Yuqi replied, head respectfully bowed.

Subsequently, the entirety of the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect was set into motion.

Nearly all the experts convened, primed to embark into the Cave Heaven.

Furthermore, this instance saw a considerable assembly of experts from the Nether Soul Demon Clan, including Ji Junhao, a figure at the Dao Palace realm!

The sight of Ji Junhao would unquestionably astound Ji Mingxiu!

For this Ji Junhao was, in fact, an unfamiliar countenance.

That is to say, Ji Junhao hadn't been part of the Nether Soul Demon Clan faction that fled the previous confrontation at Verdant Leaf Giant Peak. Instead, he was a newly emerged member of the Demon Race at the Dao Palace realm.

This indicated a reinforcement of Nether Soul Demon Clan's forces on the Immortal Martial Continent!

Following a period of preparation, Ji Junhao, alongside other formidable entities of the Demon Race, and a substantial contingent of experts from the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect, ventured into the grey vortex spatial channel, entering the Cave Heaven.

Meanwhile, within the Doomsday Cave Heaven,

Gu Ran was seen propelling himself forward aimlessly, his flight a testament to his pent-up frustrations.

Wu Qian and Liu Xiong trailed behind, offering Gu Ran unhindered space to vent his feelings.

Observing their actions calmly was Jiang Chen, while he also kept a watchful eye on the encompassing environment.

Suddenly,

"Roar!"

A potent roar from a demonic beast resonated from the distance. It turned out to be a beast at the Middle-stage Inquiring Journey realm.

Curiously, this beast appeared to be alone, without any companions in sight.

The reason behind its solitary presence here remained unclear.

'No matter.'

'This demonic beast would undoubtedly prove useful to Gu Ran.'

'At the very least, it could offer Gu Ran a boost in his cultivation base.'

'However, let's watch first. This lone beast at the Inquiring Journey realm... I can't shake off the feeling that it's not as simple as gaining experience through slaying monsters.'

'...'

Engrossed in his thoughts, Jiang Chen promptly used his divine sense to caution Wu Qian and Liu Xiong against acting impulsively.

Simultaneously,

'An Inquiring Journey realm demonic beast?'

'Quite an enticing prey!'

A spark ignited in Gu Ran's eyes as he cast a quick glance over his shoulder.

Seeing that Wu Qian and Liu Xiong appeared rather indifferent to the demonic beast, he was filled with delight.

With a swift manoeuvre, he bolted towards the solitary demonic beast at the Inquiring Journey realm.

"Roar!"

The Inquiring Journey realm demonic beast detected Gu Ran's approach and instantly lunged at him with blood-red eyes!

"You vile beast, perish!"

Gu Ran bellowed, seething with lethal intent, eager to vent his frustrations on the demonic beast.

Yet, when he unleashed his full might upon the beast, he couldn't bring it down!

"Roar!"

In its anguish, the demonic beast retaliated with a vicious assault on Gu Ran.

"You're resilient, aren't you!"

"Let's put your toughness to the test then!"

Gu Ran roared back, lunging forward to strike the demonic beast.

In an effort to release his pent-up emotions, he didn't hide his figure but brazenly faced off with the demonic beast, which was a departure from his usual tactics.

Instantly, man and beast were locked in a ferocious ground battle, their incessant roars triggering tremors and causing mountains to crumble.

'This battle seems evenly matched.'

'Typically, the protagonist shouldn't find such a perfect match in a demonic beast. When grinding monsters, they usually overwhelm them effortlessly."

'This demonic beast must possess something different about it.'

'...'

Jiang Chen pondered as he continued his watchful scrutiny of the battle, cautioning Wu Qian and Liu Xiong to stay alert.

Subsequently, Gu Ran and the demonic beast clashed for dozens of rounds, whipping up clouds of dust and triggering vast swaths of the forest to collapse.

"Roar!"

The demonic beast could resist no longer. Blood spurted from its mouth as it spun around to flee. Its speed was extraordinarily rapid, taking even Gu Ran by surprise.

'Thinking of escaping?'

'Better accept your fate and fuel my cultivation base!'

Gu Ran's heart was filled with scorn, a growl rumbling in his throat, his gaze frosty as he took up the pursuit.

However, as he charged after it, the beast activated some form of innate skill. Its speed in a straight dash surged dramatically, making it impossible for Gu Ran to close the distance in short order.

'Damn it!'

'Let's see how long you can keep this up!'

With gritted teeth, Gu Ran maintained his chase, resolute in his decision not to let the beast escape.

"Follow them."

Observing this, Jiang Chen immediately directed Liu Xiong and Wu Qian to join the pursuit.

As he saw Gu Ran chasing the demonic beast, Jiang Chen surmised that an unexpected twist was on the horizon.

The beast, though unintentional, would surely lead Gu Ran somewhere significant, instigating a fresh turn in the plot.

Jiang Chen speculated that this might lead to a lucrative inheritance or a similar discovery.

Time trickled by.

Gu Ran and the demonic beast continued their high-speed chase. After half an hour, the beast's speed started to wane.

"Trying to flee?"

"Where do you think you're headed!"

Closing in on the beast, Gu Ran barked out a threat and launched an offensive.

"Roar!"

The demonic beast had resorted to a self-harming innate secret art, which had significantly depleted its battle strength. Now, under Gu Ran's attack, it couldn't put up any resistance.

Slash!

The head of the demonic beast was cleaved off, its monstrous head flying skyward before plummeting down along with its decapitated corpse.

Bang!

The weighty, colossal body crashed into the ground, creating a massive crater on impact!

'What?'

'Is the ground beneath hollow?'

'And there appear to be signs of man-made architecture in this underground space!'

'Could it be a cultivator's cave dwelling?'

'...'

Gu Ran peered into the crater below, his face mirroring his pleasant surprise.

Wu Qian and Liu Xiong exchanged glances, their eyes wide with astonishment.

They couldn't help but marvel at Gu Ran's uncanny luck. He'd pursued a demonic beast, and in the process, had stumbled upon a cultivator's cave dwelling that seemed quite extraordinary.

In the Doomsday Cave Heaven, where inheritances lay scattered, finding one that seemed particularly promising was indeed a rare windfall.

'Just as I suspected.'

'That demonic beast was merely a decoy, a pawn under the sway of Heavenly Fate.'

'It served the purpose of leading Gu Ran here to claim this promising inheritance.'

'Let's find out what this inheritance entails.'

A faint smile graced Jiang Chen's lips as he unfurled his divine sense. Intentionally bypassing Gu Ran, he dove into the expansive underground cavern.

Before long, Jiang Chen spotted numerous golden patterns adorning the walls.

Some of these golden patterns mimicked words, while others resembled images, crafting an artistic form of storytelling.

Using his divine sense, Jiang Chen could comprehend the meaning behind them.

As it transpired, this cave dwelling was left behind by a Dao Palace realm cultivator who had once been a part of this Doomsday Cave Heaven. The golden patterns on the walls narrated some significant events from this powerhouse's life.

These accounts included the Demon Race launching a large-scale invasion, the tragic abandonment of the Immortal Martial Continent, among others.

They also depicted how all surviving cultivators in the Doomsday Cave Heaven mounted an all-out offensive against the Demon Race's rear.

Lastly, it was stated that the cultivator had left behind certain cultivation method inheritances and other items that were not directly useful in combat, reserved for those who were predestined to discover them.

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