Chapter 259: Seeing Wu Qian Again, A Candid Exchange

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 defeat! Cease your pursuit, and I will offer you a wealth of cultivation resources!"

"Pause! Be warned, there's a Dao Palace realm expert backing me. Don't compel me to summon him!"

"..."

Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing found themselves relentlessly chased by Liu Xiong, their expressions ashen with terror. They continuously appealed for a peaceful settlement, resorting to a medley of threats and lures.

Despite their pleas, Liu Xiong remained unyielding in his chase, pursuing them as though his life hung in the balance.

Despair teetered on the edge of Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing's minds, their hopes dwindling to almost nothing.

In the pandemonium, Cai Xueqing's claims of possessing a secret art were pure fabrication, devoid of any substance.

Conversely, Gan Ruifeng's assertion of having a Dao Palace realm expert as an ally wasn't entirely false.

However, he knew his support was shaky at best.

Their clan's connection with the said Dao Palace realm powerhouse was fragile, merely a collection of favors granted by their ancestors many years prior.

The question of whether that Dao Palace realm expert even existed anymore added another layer of uncertainty to their predicament.

Indeed, even if the Dao Palace realm powerhouse was still around, it was highly unlikely they'd be near the outskirts of the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sea.

This area was remote and devoid of resources, making it an unlikely place for a Dao Palace realm expert to frequent.

At this juncture, Gan Ruifeng found himself devoid of alternatives and compelled to try even the most desperate measures.

'Oh, esteemed senior, I beg you, make your presence known!!'

Gan Ruifeng extracted an unusual metallic coin from his storage artifact, channeling Yuan Power into it.

Suddenly, an odd ripple radiated from the metallic coin.

Simultaneously, in a distant part of the sea, Jiang Chen was soaring over the water surface, his divine sense enveloping a vast swath of the sea.

'I can't believe I overlooked placing a tracking mark on Wu Qian last time. What an oversight.'

Jiang Chen's brow furrowed as he diligently searched the vicinity for Wu Qian.

Just then, a figure abruptly emerged from beneath the sea, filling Jiang Chen with exhilaration!

'So, he is indeed nearby!'

'I never imagined there'd be a spot here impervious to my divine sense. It might be the rumored location harboring a Transcendence realm opportunity.'

'Now that Wu Qian has surfaced, there's no longer any need to spare Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing.'

Upon spotting Wu Qian, Jiang Chen was thrilled.

Without a moment's hesitation, he commanded, "Liu Xiong, eliminate them!"

'At last, it's my turn!'

Liu Xiong grinned inwardly.

With a mere flick of his hand, Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing's heads burst like ripe melons.

Upon Gan Ruifeng's demise, the metallic coin in his hand was deprived of its Yuan Power source, and the ripple it had been emitting abruptly ceased.

Instantly, Liu Xiong collected the metallic coin and secured it in his storage artifact.

Moreover, he also removed Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing's bodies, all in accordance with Jiang Chen's stipulations.

With all tasks accomplished, Liu Xiong donned a chilling smile and plunged into the battlefield beneath him.

Simultaneously, system notifications echoed in Jiang Chen's mind.

[Ding! You have successfully altered plot. Protagonist Gu Ran's Heavenly Fate Value has decreased by 3000 points!]

[Ding! You've earned 6000 points of Villain Value!]

'Another alteration in the plot, wonderful.'

A faint smile crept onto Jiang Chen's lips.

Meanwhile, at the seabed.

'Was I teleported out again?'

'It appears I still can't access that place.'

'Hmm, I thought I sensed a familiar ripple just now. Could it be a token I left behind ages ago? But upon careful inspection, I can't detect anything. Is it just my imagination?'

'Well, if I can't sense anything, there's not much I can do.'

Standing firmly on the turbulent seabed, Wu Qian looked around with a hint of bewilderment in his gaze.

Suddenly,

"Hmm? Is that you, Wu Qian!"

A somewhat familiar voice startled Wu Qian, echoing in his ears.

'Jiang Chen!?'

'The Purple Heaven Holy Land's Holy Son, Jiang Chen!?'

Wu Qian's expression shifted, and he traced the origin of the voice with his divine sense, rapidly locating Jiang Chen.

At this moment, Jiang Chen wasn't in his hybrid dragon-human form, but his appearance still bore an uncanny resemblance, enabling Wu Qian to identify him instantly.

As for Jiang Chen, Wu Qian had a favorable and respectful impression of him from their initial encounter.

And so.

"Holy Son Jiang Chen!"

"I didn't expect to encounter you here again!"

Wu Qian flashed a smile, greeting Jiang Chen with a traditional fist and palm salute across the deep sea waters.

"Hahaha."

"It's indeed a fortuitous coincidence to meet you here, Daoist friend Wu. Seems fate is at play again."

Jiang Chen let out a hearty chuckle, "Daoist friend Wu, the underwater ambiance leaves much to be desired. How about we take our conversation above the water?"

"Agreed!"

Wu Qian nodded in consent and ascended to the water's surface, standing opposite Jiang Chen amidst the undulating waves.

As he regarded the strikingly youthful Jiang Chen before him, Wu Qian couldn't shake off a sense of inferiority.

Despite being only in his early twenties, the man standing opposite him had already exhibited the prowess to decapitate a Demon Race expert at the Peak-stage Dao Palace realm.

Wu Qian felt he paled in comparison to Jiang Chen, even more so when considering his own abilities at the same age.

"Sigh."

Suddenly, Jiang Chen let out a sigh.

"What makes you sigh, Holy Son?" Wu Qian asked, curiosity piqued.

"Are you aware, Daoist friend Wu, that the Nether Demon Clan has once again breached the Immortal Martial Continent?"

Jiang Chen's expression darkened. "This time around, the Pure Frost Domain and the Vibrant Blaze Domain have directly succumbed to their control!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Qian's face blanched with shock. "What?! Has the situation escalated to this extent?!"

Indeed, it was horrifying to realize that shortly after Jiang Chen had eradicated that nether soul demon and dispelled the demonic beast tide, two significant domains on the Immortal Martial Continent had already fallen.

The situation was undeniably grave and disconcerting.

"Yes."

"The situation worsens with each passing day."

"I've lost my enthusiasm for cultivation and have been roving, hoping to find any signs of the Nether Demon Clan."

"However, while I haven't discovered any traces of the Nether Demon Clan, I did stumble upon some other leads in this sea area."

Jiang Chen nodded and then turned his gaze to Wu Qian. "Given that you dwell in this sea area, you must have observed it too, right?"

The inflection in his voice was one of conviction, devoid of any questioning.

Upon hearing this, Wu Qian's expression shifted.

He was aware that the mysterious cave dwelling he had guarded for numerous years had been discovered by another.

Yet, he was helpless; Jiang Chen was simply too formidable.

As a matter of fact, Wu Qian had mentally braced himself for this during their first encounter with Jiang Chen.

Therefore, he quickly regained his composure.

"Yes."

Wu Qian conceded generously, "Your perception is astute, Holy Son Jiang Chen. There indeed exists a mysterious cave dwelling nearby."

Denying it would be futile, and it seemed more prudent to acknowledge it proactively.

Moreover, he himself was unable to unlock and enter the cave dwelling, so seeking external assistance seemed a reasonable approach.

If he were to obstinately refute it, he would only make an enemy of Jiang Chen, and he was fully aware that he wouldn't last more than ten moves against him.

"A mysterious cave dwelling?"

A gleam sparked in Jiang Chen's eyes. "Has Daoist friend Wu lingered around here so long because you haven't unearthed the opportunity inside?"

"Indeed, I haven't even managed to gain entry."

Wu Qian affirmed with a nod, then added with a congenial smile, "Given that Holy Son Jiang Chen has also discovered this cave dwelling, it's true that fortune favors the finder. How about we endeavor to unlock it together?"

"Many thanks for your generosity."

"I shall forever cherish this camaraderie."

With a grave expression, Jiang Chen brought his hands together before his chest and then inclined slightly towards Wu Qian as a gesture of gratitude.

"Holy Son, you're too polite!"

Wu Qian promptly reciprocated the gesture, "I've been unable to unlock the cave dwelling myself. If we manage to open it and unearth an opportunity, it will all be due to your guidance."

"Haha, I can't say I'm entirely confident about unlocking it either. All I can promise is that we'll give it our all."

Jiang Chen let out a soft chuckle, shaking his head.

Indeed, this opportunity was designated for Gu Ran, and it was highly probable that only he possessed the capability to unlock it.

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