NovelYeni Chapter 265: Vow for Revenge
Chapter 265: Vow for Revenge
Considering the greater strength of Three Mountains Island compared to Blackwood Island, Jiang Chen decided it was necessary to summon an additional squad of death warriors from the Purple Heaven Holy Land.
This squad was part of the assassin division of the death warriors, known for their unmatched stealth abilities.
These elite warriors would eventually be escorted by Dao Palace realm experts from the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect, ensuring their safe arrival.
As for Jiang Chen, he had no need to leave his current location for now.
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Meanwhile, Ji Mingxiu had successfully spread the news about the competition to crown the number one prodigy of the Immortal Martial Continent. Every major power across the continent had been informed.
This monumental event was scheduled to take place in three months at the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect, located in the Lustrous Yang Domain.
At this point, it was only a matter of time before the entire Immortal Martial Continent heard about it.
Initially, there had been some opposition to the idea of holding such a competition. However, after the Pure Frost Domain and Vibrant Blaze Domain fell to the demonic invasion, any objections from the major powers were silenced.
The demon race’s attack had left the Immortal Martial Continent in a fragile state.
This crisis made it urgent to cultivate a powerful cultivator at the Third Step of the Cultivation Path—someone capable of standing against the demon race.
There was general agreement across the continent on this necessity, but disagreements were beginning to arise.
Many ancestor-level and supreme elder-level cultivators from the major factions, all at the Dao Palace realm, believed they were the ones most likely to reach the Third Step of the Cultivation Path.
After all, they were only a step away!
With the combined opportunities from across the entire Immortal Martial Continent, their chances of breaking through would greatly increase.
However, when Ji Mingxiu, Xu Xinlan, and others heard this suggestion, they responded with indifference and disdain.
They themselves were recognized as top prodigies of the Immortal Martial Continent and had no desire to claim the title of number one prodigy. Yet, these Dao Palace realm cultivators—who were clearly less accomplished than them—dared to suggest they could take the crown?
Even so, Ji Mingxiu understood the larger picture. The stakes were far too high, and it would be impossible to change these people’s minds in a short time.
As a result, it was decided to open the competition to all inhabitants of the Immortal Martial Continent.
After all, with Jiang Chen involved, there was little chance these individuals could cause any meaningful disruption.
Jiang Chen raised no objections to Ji Mingxiu’s plan. To him, those Dao Palace realm cultivators were nothing more than background characters, minor players in the grand scheme of things.
His attention was fixed solely on handling Gu Ran.
At the moment, Jiang Chen was perched in a vantage point overlooking the entire Three Mountains Island.
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Within the bustling city of the You Clan on Three Mountains Island, Gu Ran looked around as he stepped into the lively streets. He muttered in relief, "Finally, I’ve escaped the curse of Blackwood Island."
That place had felt like a nightmare, bringing him nothing but bad luck.
Shaking off those thoughts, he focused on the present.
Before long, he arrived at a grand mansion.
Even from outside the main gate, he could hear the sound of women giggling and chatting, mixed with bursts of shrill laughter.
The decadent atmosphere of indulgence was almost palpable, even from where Feng Liu stood.
It was a scene he was all too familiar with.
He raised his hand and knocked firmly on the door.
Moments later, the door creaked open.
The guard at the entrance recognized Feng Liu immediately and invited him inside.
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While this was unfolding, in another part of the city, Gu Ran wandered through the streets.
He quickly realized that the demonic beasts on Three Mountains Island had been nearly wiped out.
Only a distant area far from the main island still had a few scattered demonic beasts.
Gu Ran felt a twinge of disappointment but continued to gather information about the situation on other nearby islands.
He soon learned that the demonic beasts on those islands had been nearly eradicated as well, mirroring the situation on Three Mountains Island.
Given the consistency of the reports, Gu Ran decided not to move to another island. Instead, he resolved to hunt in the vicinity of Three Mountains Island.
With his plan set, he restocked his supply of healing pills and dug deeper for more specific details.
After all, this was the open sea—where even a small error in navigation could lead him thousands of miles off course.
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As time passed, half a day slipped by.
Feng Liu emerged from You Caigao’s mansion, his face a mix of emotions.
The You Clan was fully aware of the Feng Clan’s precarious position on the brink of extinction.
True to his reputation for terrible emotional sensitivity, You Caigao openly mocked and pitied Feng Liu, humiliating him on the spot.
Yet, for the sake of revenge, Feng Liu displayed extraordinary patience.
In the end, just as Feng Liu had anticipated, You Caigao took the bait completely. He became deeply intrigued by the matter of Gu Ran.
The fact that the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect was also hunting Gu Ran greatly reduced You Caigao’s fear of the mysterious powerhouse.
The You Clan, after all, had the ability to communicate with the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect directly.
However, You Caigao had a bold plan. He intended to capture Gu Ran himself before reporting it to the sect.
By doing so, his contribution would be far more significant. If he simply provided the information to the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect upfront, he would likely only be credited with offering a lead.