NovelYeni Chapter 94: A Tremor in the Swamp
Chapter 94: A Tremor in the Swamp
When the Heavenly Star Crossing Calamity Precious Ginseng entered Jiang Chen’s stomach, its immense medicinal power flowed towards his Dantian, where the Burning World Red Lotus fully absorbed it.
Once it had taken in all the medicinal strength, the Burning World Red Lotus began to tremble gently. Its drooping petals now showed patterns that throbbed with life. Despite still looking a bit wilted on the whole, it was clearly rejuvenated compared to before.
The proof was undeniable; the Burning World Red Lotus had truly progressed to the Inquiring Journey realm!
With this advancement, a powerful, mysterious energy radiated from the Burning World Red Lotus, quickly spreading throughout Jiang Chen’s body and soul.
In an instant, Jiang Chen experienced a sensation of expansion throughout his body, as though every cell was striving for elevation, transforming into a superior state of being.
This was the clear indicator of an imminent breakthrough!
Deciding quickly, Jiang Chen immediately started channeling his Origin Power following the instructions of the Starry Abyss Heavenly Scripture, temporarily locking his cultivation base at the Half-step Heavenly Origin realm. If he aimed for a breakthrough, the remarkable powers of the Ten-Turn Harmonious Spirit Pill would make it happen almost instantly!
"Great! The Heavenly Origin realm is now just a step away!" Jiang Chen whispered, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. Without hesitation, he extended his right hand, and a crimson flame burst forth.
Crackle! Crackle!
The small but mighty flames danced, their power concealed. This weapon, which Jiang Chen had never used in battle before, had grown significantly, now more than double its original strength.
If Jiang Chen chose to attack with full force, he could unleash tremendous power, matching the level of the Heavenly Origin realm. This meant that any future encounters with Ye Fan would be significantly easier.
’Let’s see what Ye Fan is up to now,’ Jiang Chen thought, his eyes, enhanced by his divine sense, cutting through the depths of the swamp where Ye Fan was hiding, shining with a cold scorn.
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Ye Fan, having just finished healing his injuries, was considering his next move. But suddenly, an unexpected tremor shook the entire swamp!
Driven by an invisible power, the exceptionally thick mud began to swirl, slowly creating a massive whirlpool!
"What on earth is going on!? What’s happening to this swamp?" Ye Fan cried out, his face twisted in surprise. His eyes searched everywhere but couldn’t pinpoint the reason behind the swamp’s strange behavior.
However, having survived many crises with minimal harm, he managed to stay composed in the midst of the turmoil.
"Also, this stone bridge," he pondered, "Just by looking at it, it’s clear it’s a relic from the Cave Heaven Secret Realm. Maybe, there are some opportunities for me here!" With this thought, a burst of excitement surged in Ye Fan’s chest.
But then, the next moment, remembering the more than ten Monster Cores that Jiang Chen had taken, along with the mysterious giant egg, a wave of anger flared up in Ye Fan’s heart, making him involuntarily clench his fists.
"This time, I’ve made a quick and wide escape, and purely by luck, I’ve ended up here. Jiang Chen won’t take my chance away again!" he told himself firmly, gritting his teeth. Then, extending his divine sense as far as it could go, he moved forward across the stone bridge.
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Above ground, Jiang Chen’s expression became serious when he realized his divine sense could no longer detect Ye Fan. ’It seems Ye Fan has fallen into a place far below the surface,’ he figured, eager to search for Ye Fan right away.
But his cautious side stopped him from rushing in. Knowing the risks, he understood he needed to get ready before facing any potential dangers.
Taking a deep breath to steady his slightly agitated heart, Jiang Chen started to channel his Origin Power to fully engage his protective artifact, the Carefree Heavenly Extreme Robe, that he wore. He decided to give it his all for a while, making use of all the treasures he had gathered recently.
Moreover, Jiang Chen also dedicated part of his focus to his Dantian and the meridians flowing throughout his body, ready to activate his Starry Abyss Heavenly Scripture instantly and achieve a breakthrough to the true Heavenly Origin realm.
With everything in place, Jiang Chen exclaimed, "Let’s go!" as he maneuvered the Black Crystal Sky Piercing Shuttle, diving straight into the swamp.
Quickly, he descended to the deepest parts of the swamp until he landed on a solid stone slab.
"Hmm? This seems like some sort of device," Jiang Chen noted thoughtfully. "But it doesn’t look like Ye Fan was the one who triggered it."
"It might have been set off by other disciples, probably those escaping from the three-headed monster." After pausing to think, he chose not to immediately tamper with the device. Instead, he looked around and found a narrow crack.
The device was engineered to open and close, moving from both ends towards the middle, leaving a very thin, narrow gap at the center.
With just a thought, Jiang Chen used the Spirit Condensation Bianstone Jade to enhance his divine sense, making it stronger before he sent it through the gap. Instantly, the view below became visible—a stone bridge and some footprints, unmistakably Ye Fan’s doing.
Following Ye Fan’s trail with his divine sense, Jiang Chen quickly spotted Ye Fan’s figure. He watched as Ye Fan entered a passageway, carefully making his way through the surrounding darkness.
’I’ll let him get a bit ahead, then I’ll find a way to follow,’ Jiang Chen decided silently, waiting patiently for the right moment.
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