Chapter 260: The Climax of the Three Mountains Island Plot

"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 towards Jiang Chen in a welcoming gesture, then promptly soared toward the mysterious cave dwelling's location.

His presence here was due to a failed attempt to enter the mysterious cave dwelling, which resulted in his random teleportation to this area.

'I wonder what type of cave dwelling it is.'

'This 'dungeon plot', no doubt, encompasses a grander narrative, significantly more substantial than 'Gu Ran's rule over Three Mountains Island'.'

'However, at present, only Wu Qian and I are aware of this cave dwelling; it remains largely undiscovered.'

'How can such a minimal number of players uphold such an extensive arena?'

'This "dungeon plot" is likely to draw additional contenders; that's what enriches it with depth and unpredictability.'

'So, who else might become involved? The Nether Demon Clan? Hmm, that seems highly probable!'

'...'

Jiang Chen immersed himself in contemplation as various ideas emerged, clashed, and either sparked insight or quietly dissipated.

Nevertheless, regardless of how much he mulled over it, it was all mere conjecture.

Under the sway of Heavenly Fate, any number of peculiar occurrences could unfold.

Thus, as Jiang Chen trailed Wu Qian in their quest for the mysterious cave dwelling, they found themselves on the brink of unforeseen developments.

On Three Mountains Island.

"Perish!"

Liu Xiong prowled the battlefield, pinpointing and eliminating those attempting to flee.

In an instant, a substantial number of formidable cultivators fell to his might.

Gu Ran watched the unfolding chaos, his anger boiling, yearning to step forth and bring down Liu Xiong.

However, self-awareness held him back, knowing that he was not a match for Liu Xiong, leaving him with no choice but to withstand the frustration.

Of course, following Jiang Chen's directives, Liu Xiong left some relatively insignificant individuals for Gu Ran to dispatch, offering him some solace.

Beyond Liu Xiong and Gu Ran, the other ebony-clad death warriors, along with the You Clan's cultivators, persistently pursued and eliminated members of the Gan and Cai Clans.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

"All those from the Gan and Cai Clans deserve their demise, hahaha!"

"I've eliminated ten of them! This exhilaration is unmatched, so fulfilling!"

"..."

Amidst the echoes of unhinged laughter and raging cries, potent spells and relics hammered down on the scarce remaining cultivators from the Gan and Cai Clans.

Boom!

Several cultivators were instantaneously obliterated, their remains scattered with no resting place.

By this juncture, all representatives from the Gan and Cai Clans had met their end in this brutal conflict.

Even the surviving Heavenly Origin realm cultivators, preoccupied elsewhere, couldn't rally their respective clans for a resurgence.

"We've finally exterminated them all!"

"These vermin from the Gan and Cai Clans actually assumed they could exploit our You Clan and annihilate us. It was nothing more than a pipe dream!"

"Hahaha, they could never have predicted that the Heavenly Gu Society would flip the script and come to our rescue!"

"Ah... Something doesn't quite add up here. The Heavenly Gu Society, they..."

One by one, the surviving members of the You Clan reveled in their triumph, witnessing the total wipeout of the Gan and Cai Clans' cultivators.

However, reality dawned soon: the Heavenly Gu Society had initially been their adversary.

Now that the Gan and Cai Clans were extinguished, was it the You Clan's turn to confront a similar fate?

With this chilling thought, all the You Clan's cultivators felt as though they had been submerged in frigid water, their prior jubilation and fervor evaporating.

In its place, a wave of fear and desolation surged over them, making them shudder with dread.

"Hahaha."

"You all appear rather ecstatic!"

From his towering vantage point, Liu Xiong cast his gaze upon the trembling cultivators of the You Clan, much like an eagle surveying its cowering prey.

"S-Sir, we beg you!"

"We acknowledge our mistake; we should not have wronged Young Master Gu. Please show mercy!"

"Sir, we were also under duress! It was that imbecile, You Caigao, who incited this by antagonizing Young Master Gu. We had to comply or face unimaginable torment!"

"We plead for our lives! We are willing to serve any command you give!"

"..."

The You Clan's cultivators, one after another, prostrated themselves, their faces streaming with tears and snot as they implored for leniency, their hearts filled with unparalleled dread.

"Hmph."

"No matter the circumstances, you laid hands on Young Master Gu, and that's an unforgivable crime."

Liu Xiong scoffed, "If you wish to blame someone, lament your ill fortune!"

As he spoke, Liu Xiong raised his hand, preparing to strike down the lives beneath him, their desperate gazes glued to his form.

Just then,

"Halt."

"They wronged me."

Gu Ran interjected abruptly, his voice icy. "These individuals are mine to deal with."

The members of the Heavenly Gu Society positioned themselves as Gu Ran's self-proclaimed guardians. So, would they comply with his command or defy it?

He was pushing the boundaries of the Heavenly Gu Society's loyalties.

"Since Young Master Gu has voiced his intent, we shall entrust these individuals to his judgement."

"However, for the sake of safety, I will deal with the stronger ones, and the remainder should suffice for Young Master Gu to vent his anger."

Liu Xiong nodded in agreement to the arrangement, albeit without wholehearted commitment.

Gu Ran, hearing these words, seethed with rage!

'Vent my anger?'

'You are the only one I need to annihilate to dispel all my rage!'

'All the remaining cultivators of the You Clan are already my quarry.'

Gu Ran fumed inwardly, but maintained an outwardly composed demeanor and said, "Merely Heavenly Origin realm cultivators pose no threat to me."

"That's not an option."

"We should never underestimate anyone; what if someone unexpectedly taps into the power of the Inquiring Journey realm?"

"It's not that I object to your perspective, but the fact is, the Heavenly Gu Society doesn't concur."

Liu Xiong shook his head and with a wave of his hand, released a potent attack enveloping the entire vicinity.

"Ahh!"

"Heavenly Gu Society, you will not rest in peace!"

"No, please don't kill me! I don't want to die! Ahh!"

"..."

Amidst the agonizing screams, all the Late-stage Heavenly Origin realm cultivators of the You Clan were ruthlessly exterminated.

"You!"

Gu Ran's fists clenched, and his eyes blazed with unbridled rage.

Yet, he kept his anger in check.

Having something was better than nothing.

As long as the Heavenly Gu Society didn't murder him.

As long as he could steadily build up his cultivation base little by little, he was confident he could turn the tide!

When that time came, he would ensure they pay back a hundredfold!

"Thank you for your understanding, Young Master Gu."

Seeing Gu Ran rein in his anger, Liu Xiong nodded appreciatively, a smile on his face.

At this moment, Liu Xiong also surmised that Gu Ran gained strength by killing people and comprehended that Jiang Chen was repressing him.

Although he didn't understand why Jiang Chen didn't just eradicate Gu Ran completely, Liu Xiong wasn't one to pry into matters that didn't directly involve him.

The more he knew, the less beneficial it was for him.

His best course was to adhere to orders and fulfill his obligations as a dutiful subordinate.

"Hmph!"

With a frosty snort, Gu Ran drew his weapon, unleashing an assault on the lesser-ranked members of the You Clan.

Slash! Slash! Slash!

With his weapon in hand, Gu Ran swept through the ranks of the You Clan's cultivators, cutting them down with a ruthless efficiency that mirrored mowing grass.

Regrettably, these cultivators were far too weak, and the power they contributed to his cultivation base was pitifully limited.

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