Chapter 247: Three Mountains Island, Three Clans

'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 the fringe areas.'

'The fact that Feng Liu retained his status as a supporting character likely has significant ties to the impending narrative.'

'I ought to prioritize the exploration of these outlying areas.'

After a period of thoughtful deliberation, Jiang Chen concluded and began to meticulously comb through the islands surrounding Black Wood Island.

In doing so, he unveiled a multitude of newly emergent supporting characters!

Among these was the 'You Clan'.

'The You Clan, recognized for their strong bond with the Feng Clan, should logically be part of the supporting characters' group.'

'As per the initial storyline, they were expected to become adversaries with Gu Ran following Feng Hongbo's murder by his hand. Gu Ran would likely have been blamed for the demise of You Dan.'

'But now, having disrupted the plot on Black Wood Island, Feng Liu remains alive. Through Feng Liu, the You Clan is still set to become Gu Ran's enemy, establishing the stage for the next part of the storyline.'

'However, akin to the You Clan, the Cai and Gan Clans are also home to supporting characters. These three clans should all play supporting roles within the same narrative.'

'Yet, it's probable that the subsequent Cai and Gan Clans won't directly engage in enmity with Gu Ran, which leads to the question, what part of the storyline will they be entangled in?'

As he ruminated, Jiang Chen didn't interrupt his divine sense.

Instead, he persisted in his search for the other supporting characters in the vicinity.

Suddenly, a formidable figure entered the radar of Jiang Chen's divine sense—it was Wu Qian.

Wu Qian's cultivation base resided at the Late-stage Dao Palace realm.

However, he lacked Gu Ran's protagonist halo, nor did he harbor anything akin to the 'Endless Dark Blood Moon' bloodline.

He was merely an ordinary person.

Boosted by Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, Jiang Chen's soul had already ascended to the Transcendence realm.

Furthermore, Jiang Chen had mastered numerous cultivation methods associated with soul power.

Due to his careful demeanor, Wu Qian remained oblivious to the fact that he was under surveillance.

'Wu Qian...'

'Previously, his Fate Value stood above six thousand, and now it's unexpectedly surged to seven thousand. Could it be that the forthcoming plot concerning Gu Ran has ties with him?'

Jiang Chen appeared thoughtful, slowly solidifying his hypothesis.

If Wu Qian, a cultivator at the Dao Palace realm, didn't possess a special justification, why would he seclude himself in such a secluded sea region?

Hence, Wu Qian must harbor a secret.

This secret, as per the original storyline, might be a significant boon that Heavenly Fate had arranged for Gu Ran.

'The You Clan, the Cai Clan, the Gan Clan, and the Dao Palace realm great powerhouse, Wu Qian!'

'Next, Gu Ran will first cross paths with the You Clan!'

Forming his own conjecture, Jiang Chen began to attentively observe the unfolding events.

Time gradually ebbed away.

Sequestered within a humble dwelling on Black Wood Island, Gu Ran sat cross-legged on a bed, absorbed in his cultivation.

After a while, he gently exhaled a breath of turbid qi, marking the end of his practice session.

'The repercussions of the 'Ageless Spirit - Extinguishing Origin' have been remedied.'

'The teleportation formation on Black Wood Island has also undergone repairs and is on the brink of activation.'

'The time has come for me to depart from Black Wood Island and venture elsewhere for the purpose of hunting demonic beasts and bolstering my cultivation base.'

Rising from the bed, Gu Ran cloaked his presence and set off towards Black Wood Island's Teleportation Hall.

He quickly approached the teleportation array and paused.

The repair work was in its final stages, with several cultivators in the vicinity.

These cultivators all sought to capitalize on this opportunity to exit Black Wood Island, Feng Liu among them.

Yet, there were also a fair share of those planning to remain, as the new power symbolized by Zhang San had assumed control over Black Wood Island, ushering in fresh opportunities for progress that many were keen to bet on.

Shortly, jubilant cries echoed from ahead—the teleportation array had been restored!

"Fantastic!"

"At last, we can escape this accursed place!"

"We're too near to the origin of the demonic beast tide here, it's perilous. I must find a way to reach Ageless Spirit Heavenly Island!"

"Same here! I'm also headed to the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Island, let's journey together!"

Excited banter broke out among the gathering of cultivators, who then promptly surged towards the teleportation array.

In the blink of an eye, the teleportation array was swarming with people!

"Spirit Stones!"

"All those wishing to teleport must surrender Spirit Stones!"

"We've expended a considerable amount of resources to mend the teleportation array, and teleportation itself demands the use of Spirit Stones. If you can't afford to part with Spirit Stones, make way!"

Several cultivators barked out harshly.

A number of cultivators blanched and reluctantly retreated from the teleportation array.

Subsequently, the teleportation array was set in motion, and the cultivators who had parted with their Spirit Stones were instantaneously teleported away.

'Ageless Spirit Heavenly Island...'

'Given my current prowess, it's insufficient for self-preservation there. I need to reach the Dao Palace realm before venturing to the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Island. Otherwise, if a Dao Palace realm powerhouse from the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect were to discover me, they could extinguish me with a single slap.'

'Furthermore, I'm uncertain whether the earlier outbreak of the demonic beast tide has been fully quelled. I should scout out the other islands first...'

After a moment of contemplation, Gu Ran stealthily positioned himself on the teleportation array.

In a burst of light, he disappeared!

Simultaneously, one of Jiang Chen's death warriors, tasked with tracking Gu Ran, was likewise teleported.

"Proceed with the teleportation at once!"

Feng Liu handed a significant number of Spirit Stones to the cultivator overseeing the teleportation array, his voice laced with urgency.

The cultivator shot him an understanding glance and shook his head.

He was indifferent to others' plights, his sole focus was on collecting his dues for the service rendered.

As such, he promptly initiated the teleportation array, transporting Feng Liu to the same destination as Gu Ran.

Three Mountains Island!

This was an island significantly larger than Black Wood Island.

It boasted three colossal peaks, interspersed with a multitude of smaller mountains—it was akin to a mini continent adrift in the sea.

The three primary forces on Three Mountains Island were the You Clan, the Cai Clan, and the Gan Clan.

These were the three clans of supporting characters Jiang Chen had earlier identified.

As per the original plot progression, they were all probably destined to be decimated by Gu Ran.

Jiang Chen had entertained the idea of leveraging the power of the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect to either directly eradicate or relocate these three clans, thereby depriving Gu Ran of his potential targets for flaunting his prowess.

However, such a move would invariably lead to changes, and crucially, the plot surrounding the You Clan could likely implicate Wu Qian.

The reason Wu Qian, a cultivator in the Late-stage Dao Palace realm, would opt to reside in such an isolated location, was most probably due to the presence of some sort of treasure.

If a treasure could compel a Late-stage Dao Palace realm cultivator to remain in such a desolate spot for numerous years without any inclination to depart, then that treasure might be of the Transcendence realm.

What Jiang Chen needed to ensure was not only thwarting Gu Ran's chance at seizing opportunities, but the ideal strategy would be to appropriate Gu Ran's opportunities!

Treasures of the Transcendence realm were immensely valuable to Jiang Chen at this juncture, especially considering that he was presently incapable of acquiring them from the System Mall.

'Let's tackle this one step at a time.'

'Initially, let's discern if Gu Ran and the You Clan will engage in a direct confrontation, or if they'll resort to more clandestine maneuvers.'

'Back on Black Wood Island, the approach was more cloaked in subterfuge, but now they are more likely to confront each other openly. After all, the experience of a protagonist is diverse, not simply monotonous...'

Jiang Chen mused internally, then ordered the death warriors on Three Mountains Island to be ready for directives.

Indeed, he had already dispatched the remaining death warriors to Three Mountains Island, and they had infiltrated the ranks of the three clans respectively!

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