Chapter 2431-Dreadful Spiritual Strength
One would be satisfied enough to get one of the 108 supreme Divine Tools. However, the one hundred and eight Divine Tools were only vassals to Jiang Chen’s Heavenly Dragon Sword.
Xuanyuan Canglan looked solemn while staring at the dreadful Ghost Prison Ashura Sword Formation. He was extremely pressured as the dreadful sword formation was created with one hundred and eight pieces of supreme Divine Tools, in addition to two pieces of Heavenly Divine Tools. One was the dreadful Heavenly Dragon Sword which came with an irresistible mightiness. At the moment, Heavenly Dragon Sword was extremely lively and worked well with the one hundred and eight pieces of Divine Swords.
“I don’t believe that your sword formation would be able to withstand me.”
Xuanyuan Canglan snorted coldly while his eyes looked extremely overbearing. He knew how dreadful the Tao Tie was before, so he believed that this sword formation was nothing compared to his current body.
Jiang Chen curled up his mouth slightly. Since you want to try, I am going to fulfill your wish.
Jiang Chen only used part of his strength in his Little Ashura Sword Formation and that had already tortured Fire Qilin very much. Now the Little Ashura Sword Formation was in its highest realm. Although it was not as dreadful as the true sword formation, it was enough to sweep across everything under heaven.
In the Little Ashura Sword Formation, the Heavenly Dragon Sword was full of overbearing radiance. Sword God Xue Liang was startled because he had the deepest understanding of swords. Like Jiang Chen, he was also a dreadful swordsman. He couldn’t really identify Heavenly Dragon Sword’s grade but he strongly sensed its dreadfulness.
Was it an Origin Divine Tool? Or a Prima Origins Treasure? Xue Liang did not dare to simply make a guess. At least, he knew that the Heavenly Dragon Sword definitely had surpassed the Heavenly Divine Tool grade and it was a treasure that even Divine Kings or Hierarchs would be jealous of. Heavenly Dragon Sword’s mightiness was fully displayed in the Little Ashura Sword Formation.
The hundreds and thousands of sword rays were like brutal dragons crashing against the Tao Tie’s body. All of the Divine Tools were under the Heavenly Dragon Sword’s control and the sword was controlled by Jiang Chen. The Heavenly Dragon Sword transformed into a dreadful ancient giant dragon and crushed into the Tao Tie. The scene was terrifying and everyone there was frightened. They could not help but really admire Jiang Chen.
“I am invincible!”
Xuanyuan Canglan’s roar shattered the sky. The Tao Tie’s giant body that carried dreadful battle strength hit on the Little Ashura Sword Formation fiercely. The Heavenly Dragon Sword that transformed into an ancient giant dragon came into collision with the Tao Tie. Tao Tie’s body was repulsed badly and fell onto the ground. Hundred and thousand sword rays directly pierced through Tao Tie’s body.
The Tao Tie was defeated severely this time and he finally felt the threat of death. Dreadful sword rays once again shuttered through the void and hit the Tao Tie. Xuanyuan Canglan finally felt that he was under dreadful threat right now as he and the Tao Tie had been sharing one body.
“No one could surpass Tao Tie’s mightiness!”
Tao Tie soared into the universe to break the sword formation apart, however, his body was extremely weak at the moment. The Little Ashura Sword Formation was reformed again. Jiang Chen’s breath also became very weak at the moment because casting the formation had used up too much of his strength. The strength the formation used was even much more than casting the Ancient Soaring Dragon Technique.
However, in doing so, the Little Ashura Sword Formation managed to display its most terrifying strength to defeat the Tao Tie. The Sword Formation released a dreadful aura that swept across in all directions.
Bang…
As soon as Tao Tie’s body fell down on the ground slowly, Jiang Chen kneeled down on the ground with one of his knees, he was almost out of breath. His eyes were filled with relief, seeing that the Tao Tie was finally defeated.
Everyone was stunned because they somehow found it unimaginable. Jiang Chen managed to defeat the Tao Tie with his own strength. It’s all of his glory, who could claim it except Jiang Chen?
“Jiang Chen, good job! Hahaha”
“We are saved. Tao Tie has died and he could not create any disaster to the world anymore.”
“Jiang Chen would be my faith forever.”
Everyone was filled with admiration and respect to Jiang Chen. Jiang Chen deserved all these admiration with his own strength.
“Jiang Chen, you really deserve my hard work. I am going to take a deep rest now.”
The Fire Qilin’s voice echoed in Jiang Chen’s mind, then Fire Qilin entered the Ancestral Dragon Pagoda immediately.
“You have completed your task.”
Jiang Chen showed a smile as he finally was relieved. Tao Tie had died and the Hidden Secret Realm was finally back to its initial state.
“It’s too early to be happy. Humph.”
When everyone was happy with the ending, suddenly a voice echoed in the void. That was Xuanyuan Canglan’s voice.
“Haven’t you died?”
Jiang Chen raised his head immediately. Tao Tie’s body had fallen down yet Xuanyuan Canglan still appeared in front of Jiang Chen.
“It’s not that easy. Hehe.”
Xuanyuan Canglan’s body and Tao Tie’s body had been in one, yet right now Xuanyuan Canglan was still able to appear in front of Jiang Chen. He was in the state of soul, instead of body.
“What a pity. You’re not a human but also not a ghost now. You can only stay in the state of soul.”
Jiang Chen said coldly.
“Hehe. It’s because my body is weak now. Once I recover, I can turn into Tao Tie or my original body interchangeably. Although Tao Tie was defeated, I, Xuanyuan Canglan, am still standing here. Your sword formation was dreadful but it was impossible to eliminate my soul. I am going to show you how true spiritual strength looks like.”
Xuanyuan Canglan said with a cold smile.
“Spiritual strength. What a terrifying aura. I feel like I am being trapped by a soul.”
“Me too. Why is Xuanyuan Canglan’ spiritual strength so strong?”
“He must have absorbed Tao Tie’s spiritual strength. That is why he became so formidable. It’s terrifying. I feel like running out of breath.”
“Bastard. Why is it so hard to kill Xuanyuan Canglan?”
Liu Quanchao and others were incredibly furious as they had fallen into hell from heaven for many times already and each time Jiang Chen saved them. Would he be able to overcome Xuanyuan Canglan again this time? Xuanyuan Canglan’s spiritual strength completely surpassed his normal strength. It had covered up the area within thousands miles and no one was able to escape from this dreadful spiritual strength’s control.
“What a dreadful spiritual strength.”
Jiang Chen murmured.
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Chapter 2432-Myriad Spiritual Creatures and the Strength of Faith
“Although you’re powerful, I am still going to kill you with my spiritual strength. You won’t be able to get rid of me. The Tao Tie’s spiritual strength was all absorbed by me, and my spiritual strength has already reached the Divine King realm. My spiritual strength can even be used as an attack now. Let me see how you are going to conquer my spiritual strength. Haha.”
Xuanyuan Canglan was very confident. The Spiritual Strength of a Divine King sounded so terrifying. There might not even be any existences like that in the entire Linhe Boundary. Being at the peak of the Divine King Realm was considered as an unparalleled expert already. Moreover, it was extremely difficult to advance the spiritual realm. Some of the experts might have very formidable combat strength but their spiritual realm might not be as powerful. That was why their cultivation realm was limited. The stronger the cultivators, the harder it would be for them to advance their spiritual strength.
“Let’s try, then. Let’s see who is going to smile until the end. In terms of combat technique, I might not be as great as you. However, if you are going to devour me with your spiritual strength, I will not give up so easily.”
Jiang Chen smiled coldly. Suddenly, an overbearing spiritual strength swept across in all directions, pressing against Xuanyuan Canglan. Jiang Chen’s spiritual strength had also already reached the Divine King Realm, unexpectedly.
“How could this be possible? You’re only a Mid True God, but you already have a Divine King’s spiritual strength.”
Xuanyuan Canglan’s eyes were filled with shock. The term ‘monstrous’ was not enough to describe Jiang Chen. Everyone was drumstruck and they could not express their shock with words at all.
“My spiritual strength is very powerful, that’s why I never even dared to use it. Since you are that ignorant, I am going to use it to fight you. Hahaha.”
Jiang Chen laughed loudly. Although his spiritual strength was very powerful, he had never dared to simply use it. Otherwise, there would be many chasing after him to kill him. He would be seen as monstrous if he demonstrated such a dreadful spiritual strength. He knew that many experts would put a bounty on his head.
“Okay, I am going to see how you are going to fight me. I have obtained the Tao Tie’s spiritual strength and my soul could even devour others’ souls. Although we both have Divine King Realm spiritual strength, it’s impossible for you to conquer me.”
Xuanyuan Canglan was still very confident. Jiang Chen had a very limited cultivation realm, however now was the best time for him to display his spiritual strength.
“Spiritual Devour! I am going to devour the heavens!”
With his formidable spiritual strength, Xuanyuan Canglan smashed the void and was ready to devour Jiang Chen’s soul.
“Buddhism’s light shines upon the world. Great Soul Derivation Technique!”
Jiang Chen casted the Great Soul Derivation Technique at this moment. The two of them were wrestling against each other. It’s hard to say whether Xuanyuan Canglan’s devouring strength or Jiang Chen’s Great Soul Derivation Technique was superior.
After the battle went on terrifyingly for a while, it seemed like Xuanyuan Canglan had the upper hand. The Tao Tie’s nature of devouring souls has always been unique throughout the ages. He was able to devour everything, including souls and bodies, and turn them into nourishment for increasing his own strength.
“Such power, this Great Soul Derivation Technique. But I am going to devour all of the souls here and see how you are going to fight me.”
Xuanyuan Canglan could not hold it anymore. He immediately looked at the hundreds and thousands of broken souls in the Burying Soul Mountain. Once he devoured all of the souls here, he would definitely become even more powerful than Jiang Chen soon.
“All of these would be my nourishment. Hahaha. They are going to help me break through to the Divine King Realm. Once my spiritual realm advances, my combat strength would definitely become even more powerful.”
Xuanyuan Canglan was incomparably excited. At this moment, he kept devouring those souls unceasingly. Sword God Xue Liang and the others’ souls were all under Xuanyuan Canglan’s suppression. They lost all of their strength to counter attack.
Jiang Chen frowned. Countless souls had been devoured by Xuanyuan Canglan and he had turned all of them into nourishment. If this continued, Jiang Chen would soon be defeated.
“Jiang Chen, you don’t deserve to fight me! I am going to be an emperor in the future.”
Xuanyuan Canglan’s pride was overbearing, and he disdained the world.
Jiang Chen suddenly had an idea and he closed his eyes slightly. At this moment, he felt that there were weak souls helping him strengthen his own spiritual strength. It was nothing related to devouring, but was a connection. It was a connection between him and that soul. Although those souls were weak, there were hundreds and thousands of them. Once all of them combined together, they would become an enormous spiritual strength. Moreover, these spiritual strengths carried the strength of faith!
“Why did it become like this?”
Jiang Chen found it unbelievable while looking at those souls that came and combined into his soul. He was truly astonished.
“With my broken body, my soul goes back to the void. With my faith, I am going to give you a hand as you are the saviour who will eliminate evil and restore justice to the world.”
Jiang Chen looked at the spiritual strength combining into his soul by themselves. He was deeply moved because all of these souls were the souls he released from the Great Yu Soul Forming Light in the past. All of these souls were willing to go back to the void and help him break through his spiritual strength realm. They even came with the strength of faith which helped him absorb those hundreds and thousands of souls faster.
It’s not only their souls but also their prayer and faith. Jiang Chen had already helped them get rid of the suffering by being trapped in the Great Yu Soul Forming Light. However, they were all going to be devoured by the Tao Tie soon at this critical moment. That’s why they chose to contribute themselves to Jiang Chen’s advancement. These were the strength of faith that helped Jiang Chen’s spiritual strength advance dreadfully. More importantly, they left no negative effects on Jiang Chen at all as they were all turned into Jiang Chen’s strength willingly.
“Why? Why did it become like this?”
Xuanyuan Canglan’s face was initially filled with a smile, but now he was terrified because Jiang Chen’s spiritual strength was increasing faster than his. Moreover, it was not a smooth process for him to devour the souls as all of these souls looked ferocious and they were filled with hatred towards him. These were very toxic to his soul as they would become the inner demons in his heart in the end.
“Myriad spiritual creatures, Great Souls Return.”
Jiang Chen closed his eyes tightly and a tear rolled down from the corner of his eyes. The spiritual creatures sacrificed for his glory. He had once saved these souls but now all of them had fulfilled his wish.
Kindness begets kindness.
Everything happens for a reason.
Suddenly, Jiang Chen opened his eyes and a dreadful spiritual strength covered up the entire Hidden Secret Realm within a few seconds. Everything, including the plants and animals, seemed all under his control. The feeling he had now was coincidentally similar to his experience of breaking the No Beginning Formation. However, it seemed even more realistic this time as he could sense everyone’s emotion now.
Edited by: Lifer, Fingerfox
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Chapter 2433-We Would Be Brothers Again in The Next Life
While his spiritual strength was advancing unceasingly, Jiang Chen’s battle strength became stronger and stronger. The terrifying spiritual strength covered up the entire Hidden Secret Realm, and completely overcame Xuanyuan Canglan who was already finding it hard to breathe right now.
“My Great Soul Derivation Technique has become more powerful now.”
Even Jiang Chen did not expect that his spiritual strength would become this powerful after those myriad creatures sacrificed themselves for him with their strength of faith.
Hundreds and thousands of souls were all combined into one, and formed an enormous power to Jiang Chen. Now, his spiritual strength had reached the peak of the Divine King Realm. However, as the spiritual strength still kept on pouring into his body like waves, Jiang Chen’s spiritual strength finally stopped at the peak of Hierarch Realm. It was a great step, from Divine King Realm to the Hierarch Realm.
Jiang Chen was well aware that he might not be able to afford the amount of spiritual strength needed to reach the Divine Emperor Realm right now. All of the spiritual strength from the myriad of creatures were very formidable as they were the essence of their souls.
The strength of faith had helped Jiang Chen achieve great advancement in his strength. Although his spiritual strength was only at the peak of Hierarch Realm, he obtained great potential right now with the empowerment of the strength of faith. Only a true ancient Hierarch who was an unparalleled, and well-respected emperor could possess the strength of faith. However, Jiang Chen already managed to reach the Hierarch Realm with the myriad spirits’ strength of faith.
“I am going to eliminate you! Your soul is filthy as you have devoured your own mother and intend to kill your own father. Your heart is full of slaughtering and devouring. You shall cease to exist in this world.”
Jiang Chen’s eyes gave out an extraordinary radiance as his spiritual advancement made him invincible now. It was just a piece of cake for him to eliminate Xuanyuan Canglan.
With the strength of faith, Jiang Chen felt that he could simply take down the stars and moon, and devastate the heavens and earth. However, this strength of faith was only available in the Hidden Secret Realm. When his spiritual strength stopped combining with the souls, the strength of faith would abate as well. However, killing Xuanyuan Canglan would be just a piece of cake now for Jiang Chen.
Although Xuanyuan Canglan also kept devouring the broken souls unceasingly, he was still unable to surpass Jiang Chen’s realm. Jiang Chen had become invincible with the additional spiritual strength and the strength of faith. Even though Xuanyuan Canglan used up all of his strength to devour hundreds and thousands of souls, he was still under Jiang Chen’s suppression.
“I won’t yield. Not at all!”
Xuanyuan Canglan roared loudly to let off some steam. Why did Jiang Chen manage to obtain the strength of faith from the myriad spirits? Why were those souls willing to become his slave? This was not devour but genuine combination.
Jiang Chen was like an invincible Divine King, stepping on the void . His palm spread across the sky while Xuanyuan Canglan was under great suppression. He kneeled down on the ground with both knees, and his eyes were incomparably bloody.
“Since you have become the Tao Tie, then you have already passed away. Even if you are still alive, you are only a walking dead.”
Jiang Chen stared at Xuanyuan Canglan without blinking. He was not going to show any mercy this time. He must get rid of Xuanyuan Canglan, otherwise he would rise again in the future, like how a fire would be ignited again on the field with wind.
“Great Soul Derivation Technique, shatter him!”
Jiang Chen moved his huge palm, and strikes poured down from the heavens fiercely. Xuanyuan Canglan kneeled on the ground and blood spurted out from his mouth madly. His eyes were full of unwillingness and regret.
“Jiang Chen, spare him some mercy!”
Tang Zhen stepped out and approached Xuanyuan Canglan. He resisted Jiang Chen’s spiritual palm, looking extremely pale because Jiang Chen’s spiritual palm was too powerful.
Xuanyuan Canglan and Tang Zhen were both in great pain right now. Jiang Chen’s dreadfulness made Xuanyuan Canglan suffer and feel desperate, but Tang Zhen’s arrival somehow rekindled Xuanyuan Canglan’s hope and fighting spirit.
“Why are you here?”
Jiang Chen took a deep breath and his eyes looked cold. However, he could not continue his attack anymore because he would kill Tang Zhen along if he continued.
Jiang Chen was hesitant for a second yet he still chose to stop his strike otherwise he could not imagine the consequence.
“I am sorry, Jiang Chen.”
Tang Zhen said while looking at Jiang Chen and his heart was filled with bitterness.
“Don’t say sorry to me. Xuanyuan Canglan deserves this but you’re different from him. Don’t let me look down upon you.”
Jiang Chen said coldly.
“No matter how, he is still my eldest brother. I, Tang Zhen, have never begged anyone before. But now, I beg you to spare my brother’s life.”
Tang Zhen knew his request was very ridiculous to Jiang Chen because Xuanyuan Canglan had killed so many people before. However, they had been brothers for many years so Tang Zhen still begged Jiang Chen for his brother.
Jiang Chen took a deep breath and shook his head lightly.
“If this is only our grudge, I might still consider it. However, do you know how many people he has killed? Do you know how many innocent beasts were sacrificed because of him? He made the myriad of spiritual creatures die for him. If I let him go today, how am I going to handle those innocent beasts’ condemnations? Who’s going to forgive me?”
Jiang Chen sighed because it’s not him who was unwilling. The hundreds and thousands of creatures were unwilling.
Tang Zhen kept silent because he knew that Xuanyuan Canglan’s crime was unforgivable. What he had done had irritated both humans and gods. Who would help him say something now? Nevertheless, they had been brothers for many years, so Tang Zhen could not be indifferent.
Tang Zhen turned his head around and looked at Xuanyuan Canglan who was dying.
“Don’t beg him, brother. This happened because of me. Even if I have to die, I will fight until the end.”
“Brother…”
Tang Zhen’s eyes were filled with tears. Although a man should not shed tears easily, how could he look at his brother being killed by Jiang Chen and not do anything? On the other side, Jiang Chen was also his friend. They only met each other and fought their enemy together once, but they both actually appreciated each other very much.
“What’s the point of begging him? Even if I die, I will fight until the end.”
Jiang Chen gave Xuanyuan Canglan a glance.
“I am sorry, Tang Zhen. I must kill him today.”
Jiang Chen said firmly.
Tang Zhen smiled and nodded. He decided to give up a friend.
“We will be brothers again in the next life. Today, I am going to fight with my brother.”
Tang Zhen’s eyes were filled with battle spirit which made Jiang Chen feel sad. What could he do since things had already come to this stage.
His determination was as unshakable as Tang Zhen’s decision.
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Chapter 2434-Hate the Heaven that Took Away 70,000 Years of Mine
Tang Zhen really appreciated Jiang Chen as a friend, however, he also understood that Jiang Chen and his brother Xuanyuan Canglan were totally two different characters.
Why could he not understand his brother Xuanyuan Canglan? However, Tang Zhen couldn’t just watch and do anything as he was his own brother. When it came to life-and-death battles, he could only choose to stand by “Alright! We will be brothers again in the next life.”
Jiang Chen looked at Tang Zhen, and they exchanged a glance. He knew that Tang Zhen could not leave Xuanyuan Canglan here without doing anything, however, he would also need to help the myriad of spirits to fulfill their unfinished wish. He couldn’t just do nothing and put himself out of this incident. He also couldn’t just let Xuanyuan Canglan leave here, otherwise, he would have regretted it forever.
Tang Zhen knew that today’s battle would be inevitable. The battle had already started when he decided to cut off his friendship with Jiang Chen.
Xuanyuan Canglan’s side.
Jiang Chen and Tang Zhen both knew that none of them could avoid this battle. Since they decided to start the battle, they were going to put their utmost effort in it. This was a way to show each other respect and also a promise. They would be brothers again in the next life.
“Let’s start.”
Jiang Chen looked at Tang Zhen. Even if Tang Zhen and Xuanyuan Canglan joined hands together, they would not have any chance because Jiang Chen’s strength had surpassed everyone now.
Tang Zhen looked cold as he took action, pressing against Jiang Chen. Not to be outdone, Xuanyuan Canglan used everything he had to confront Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen frowned as he held the Heavenly Dragon Sword tightly. However, when he was about to send an attack against the both of them, something shocking suddenly happened. Xuanyuan Canglan suddenly directed his strike to Tang Zhen. It was completely out of Tang Zhen and Jiang Chen’s expectation.
“Jiang Chen, I must leave alive here today, otherwise, I will kill him. Since you value your brotherhood so much, spare me a life. If not, I am going to kill Tang Zhen.”
Xuanyuan Canglan said coldly. His long halberd was threatening Tang Zhen’s neck and Tang Zhen had no chance to resist at all.
Tang Zhen took a deep breath and remained silent, meanwhile Jiang Chen’s eyes became sharp.
“This is the brother you have respected so much. This is the brother you decided to protect with your life. Tang Zhen, you have made a wrong decision.’
Jiang Chen’s word made Tang Zhen look a bit gloomy but he remained silent. Even though he might have made a wrong decision, he was still firm about his decision. Although Xuanyuan Canglan was not merciful towards him, he would still show mercy to Xuanyuan Canglan because Xuanyuan Canglan was his brother by blood.
“I am afraid that we have no fate to become brothers anymore in this life. We are going to enjoy drinks and have fun in the next life. Hahaha.”
Tang Zhen laughed out loud but he was extremely desolate and bitter. However, he was not regretful at all because he had come to know Jiang chen. Although Xuanyuan Canglan betrayed him, he was still glad to die for Jiang Chen.
Tang Zhen crashed himself into the helberd to commit suicide. He was worried that Jiang Chen would succumb to Xuanyuan Canglan’s threat. How was he going to live with dignity if that really happened? Tang Zhen was not afraid of death but he was afraid of dying for nothing. He was afraid of losing his own dignity in the face of death.
Jiang Chen had already known that Tang Zhen might choose to commit suicide, so he made a strike to deflect Xuanyuan Canglan’s helberd. As soon as Xuanyuan Canglan’s halberd fell from his hand, Tang Zhen was repulsed, falling down on the void.
Looking at Tang Zhen who intended to seek death, Jiang Chen was heartbroken.
“Brother, I hope that we won’t be enemies in the next life. I have tried to do my best.”
Tang Zhen smiled and turned around, looking at Xuanyuan Canglan. Xuanyuan Canglan was stunned for a second but immediately withdrew himself because this was his last chance. If he hesitated, Jiang Chen would have the opportunity to kill him.
“Tang Zhen!”
Jiang Chen roared in rage. At the moment, Tang Zhen exploded his own body, and still looked merciful before he died. This had made Jiang Chen feel incomparably depressed.
“You’re a lunatic.”
Jiang Chen squinted his eyes, which were already filled with blood, but Xuanyuan Canglan had already escaped.
“You are the one who pushed Tang Zhen to death. I am going to deal with you next time, Jiang Chen.”
Xuanyuan Canglan’s dreadful voice echoed in the void before becoming weaker and weaker.
“I hate the heavens that took away 70,000 years of mine! When the Tao Tie and I truly become one, you will be buried in death. Jiang Chen, I will not let you go!”
Xuanyuan Canglan’s voice slowly disappeared in the void. Jiang Chen’s heart felt like stopping as he looked at Tang Zhen who took his last breath in the void. He found himself somehow responsible for Tang Zhen’s death, Jiang Chen would not deny this. Moreover, Xuanyuan Canglan took this chance to escape. Jiang Chen was quite guilty. Undeniably, Tang Zhen was one of the people who showed the greatest mercy to his brother that Jiang Chen had ever met in his life. Perhaps death was the best ending he could have.
Jiang Chen understood Tang Zhen’s feelings. He had no dignity to face Jiang Chen and also Xuanyuan Canglan who had a heart of stone. If he did not choose to die, he would always live in guilt and shame his entire life.
As soon as Tang Zhen passed away, he did not leave any memory or even a shred of soul here as his soul was shattered. He had completely disappeared between the heavens and earth.
“Have a good next life.”
Jiang Chen said faintly.
At this moment, a purple ray broke through the sky, and the entire Burying Soul Mountain looked extremely gloomy. It’s quiet and it was like the last day of the world. Suddenly, Jiang Chen raised up his head and realized that Liu Quanchao, Zhang Lei, Xu Jin, Yu Rongyan, Qin Yumo, the Four Great Demon Kings and even Sword God Xue Liang were looking at him with doubt. They saw Jiang Chen as if he was their biggest enemy.
Jiang Chen was confused. Why would they look at me like this? Their eyes were filled with hatred and killing intent
Ling Long and Xue Qianying showed the same look as well but they were also struggling as if they were not willing to look at Jiang Chen.
“You’re a killing demon, Jiang Chen. How many people have you killed? Do you really want all of us to die?”
Yu Rongyan roared with rage while his eyes turned bloody red.
“Jiang Chen, you’re a killer. When are you going to let go all of the disciples in Linhe Boundary?”
Liu Quanchao stared at Jiang Chen and said fiercely.
“I never expected that you have killed so many people. Jiang Chen, seems like you are the greatest demon.”
Xu Jin said.
Sword God Xue Liang and Wang Chongyang looked at Jiang Chen, remaining silent.
“What are you guys saying?”
Jiang Chen shouted. All of them looked at Jiang Chen with anger and killing intent, and they seemed about to kill him soon.
“We are going to kill you and take revenge for all of those people. Are you still trying to pretend? You have killed so many human experts in the Burying Soul Mountain. You have irritated both humans and gods. Even if you can walk out of the Hidden Secret Realm alive, no one will forgive you,” Qin Yumo said coldly.
Everyone was blaming Jiang Chen now!
At this moment, Xuanyuan Canglan’s face was overflowing with a cunning smile:
“You’re too green to fight me. If I can’t kill you, that doesn’t mean others can’t. Since you are so powerful, then you should face everyone’s challenge.”
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Chapter 2435-A Worrying Situation
Jiang Chen frowned. He had never expected all of these people whom he tried to save at the cost of his life would turn against him right now. If they were him, they would find this hard to accept as well.
Jiang Chen could not help but smile bitterly in his heart. However, he suddenly realised that all of their eyes were filled with brutality and they seemed soulless.
“Is it because of the purple ray just now?”
Jiang Chen wondered, but the purple ray was indeed incredibly strange.
“Brother Yang? Brother Man?”
Jiang Chen called Yang Jian and Man Shuai out from the Ancestral Dragon Pagoda. They were shocked. After they looked at Liu Quanchao and the others who showed their ferocious side, they were confused.
“What happened? Why would they target you?”
Yang Jian found this unbelievable and he was startled by this scene.
“Yea, why? Don’t they know that everyone would have died without you?” Man Shuai said angrily.
They managed to escape the misfortune as they were inside the Ancestral Dragon Pagoda. The others would have already died. It was Jiang Chen who rescued them from Xuanyuan Canglan’s hand, but now they were about to go against Jiang Chen.
“Yang Jian, Man Shuai, what are you doing? Hurry up. Jiang Chen is indeed a killer, don’t you know he has killed everyone here? Many genius disciples of different sects were all killed by Jiang Chen, don’t you understand?”
Liu Quanchao shouted.
Yang Jian and Man Shuai looked at Jiang Chen bitterly. No one expected things happened to this point.
“Their souls are under someone’s control right now. Or I should say that they have forgotten that I have saved them. Their memory only remembers that I am the one who killed everyone.”
Jiang Chen said with a low voice. It’s definitely because of the purple ray that had controlled everyone’s soul.
“Must be Xuanyuan Canglan who played the tricks. This guy has inherited Tao Tie’s memory and technique. I think I have underestimated him!”
Jiang Chen thought. He had let Xuanyuan Canglan escape and he did not know what he would do again this time. He was afraid that Xuanyuan Canglan had started doing evil things outside now.
“Jiang Chen. What should we do now? You should explain to us.”
Yang Jian asked.
“We are running out of time now. Leave here as soon as possible. I don’t want to kill anyone.”
Jiang Chen shook his head. After looking at Liu Quanchao and the others, he realised that these people are undergoing recovery in terms of their strength. If they joined hands together to attack him, he would be in a very dangerous situation. Currently, his injury was also quite severe. If he did not use his spiritual strength to overcome Xuanyuan Canglan, the winner would be unknown.
Jiang Chen felt that the dragon marks on his body had increased countably. With the combination of myriad spiritual creatures’ souls, his cultivation realm might break through again very soon.
“Xuanyuan Canglan shouldn’t have escaped from your grasp. Moreover, he has not died yet, if he gathers all these people to attack you, your situation will be very dangerous.”
Man Shuai said with a low voice while his words showed his worry.
“Jiang Chen, I never expected that you are such a despicable man. Everyone, go and kill this monster. Otherwise, we are letting a tiger back to the mountain.”
Liu Quanchao took the initiative and crashed into Jiang Chen. Jiang Chen frowned because these people had been completely blinded by Xuanyuan Canglan. Their souls and memory had been altered by Xuanyuan Canglan with some heavenly-defying techniques. He might not have such a formidable technique by himself but he must have gotten it from Tao Tie.
In the face of everyone’s attack, Jiang Chen looked incomparably solemn. He carried Yang Jian and Man Shuai away, and then immediately fled away. With the current situation, it would be futile to explain to these people.
After running for a hundred thousand miles, Jiang Chen finally got rid of Liu Quanchao and the others’ chase. However, Jiang Chen did not feel good about the future.
Although Yang Jian and Man Shuai were not blinded by Xuanyuan Canglan, how were they going to help him? It would not be easy for Jiang Chen to solve this trouble.
“I am going to spend some time cultivating my realm. I feel that I am going to break through soon.”
Jiang Chen said.
“Haha. You’re so dreadful. A Mid True God managed to trick the Heavenly God Realm beasts. We will never achieve this level.”
Yang Jian smiled and shook his head. Jiang Chen’s strength was undeniably powerful. If Jiang Chen did not appear when they faced the crisis, they would have been killed much earlier in Hidden Secret Realm.
“You’re right. We have the same cultivation realm yet very different battle strength. I feel really ashamed.”
Man Shuai said innocently, however, he knew that he could not compare himself to Jiang Chen at all.
“My strength is only like this. It won’t be easy for me to stand tall in the whole Divine World. I have to achieve at least the Divine King Realm in order to have some influence here, otherwise, I am afraid that there would be many who would be bullied and even killed in the Linhe Boundary.”
Jiang Chen shook his head and smiled. Yang Jian and Man Shuai knew that there was a huge gap between Jiang Chen and them. He was destined to be extraordinary. However, they had no regrets in their lifetime anymore as they have a brother like Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen felt that the number of dragon marks on his body had come to an unprecedented number right now. The battle experiences and the myriad spiritual souls had brought him great benefits and enabled him to experience the transformation. He was going to break through soon.
Currently, the Fire Qilin was taking a deep rest while Red Lotus, who was almost eliminated by Tao Tie, was also taking a rest as well. Even the soul of the Ancestral Dragon Emperor also fell into a deep slumber now. Jiang Chen knew the Ancestral Dragon Pagoda was the place where Ancestral Dragon Emperor’s soul rested. However, he did not know what kind of relationship the Emperor had with Ancestral Dragon Pagoda. He would know almost everything once the Ancestral Dragon Emperor woke up again.
Jiang Chen could not rely on anyone right now, he could only rely on himself. That was why he needed to advance his cultivation realm desperately right now.
Jiang Chen casted dragon transformation skill and the number of dragon marks on his body kept increasing. They increased in the hundreds and thousands. The number of dragon marks on his body had reached 2.9 million now but it had not ceased increasing yet. It would almost reach 3 million soon.
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Chapter 2436-The target of scorn
“Erupt! Dragon Transformation Art!” Jiang Chen roared internally as he continued to gulp down the spiritual water.
The Dragon Transformation Art was undergoing a great change. In the end, the number of dragon marks stopped at 3,090,000. Jiang Chen’s strength has already reached the peak of the True God Realm. He wanted to push through and reach the Half-Step Heavenly God Realm, however, he knew that he needed to solidify his foundation, because a weak foundation may be detrimental to his future.
Those who rush things shall never reach one’s goal.
The peak of True God Realm. Jiang Chen threw out a punch, a different level of force was created, his power had once again reached another level. He’s like a wild horse.
Now that his strength has grown exponentially, he had faith that he could even fight on-par against an Early Heavenly God expert with the help of the Dragon Transformation!
After that, he thought about the Nine Stars Heavenly Tribulation Lightning. The Nine Stars Heavenly Tribulation Lightning and Dawn Sky Golden Lightning were both Heavenly Lightnings, one that could devastate the earth. He wanted to merge those two lightnings together. It was a bold and exciting idea. If those two lightnings could be merged… the power it could produce would surely be unimaginable.
Jiang Chen tried again and again, even after failure after failure. He did not give up. After a few thousand failures, he finally felt slightly discouraged. He could feel that both lightning were rejecting one another, but as they were both Heavenly Lightnings if he managed to fuse them, the power would be tremendous. However, if this were anyone else, they wouldn’t have dared to attempt this feat because one would surely receive a backlash from the failures, Jiang Chen had received more than a hundred backlashes and all of those were life threatening situations. However, he firmly believed that he could one day fuse them together.
In the end, Jiang Chen failed to fuse them together. But he had never given up the thought of fusing them, as failure is but a process to success, as long as there’s hope, he shall never give up.
In this period of time, Jiang Chen repaired the Heavenly Dragon Battle Armour. With the help of the Nine Stars Heavenly Tribulation Lightning and Dawn Sky Golden Lightning, the battle armour was sturdier than ever. Even though the Profound Heavenly Armour was shattered in battle, he was still able to repair it. As this armour was for active defense and the Heavenly Dragon Battle Armour provided passive defensive capabilities. Now, not even Peak Divine Kings or Hierarch experts could shatter his Heavenly Dragon Battle Armour anymore.
When Jiang Chen came out from the Ancestral Dragon Pagoda, a year had already passed. He can now finally leave this god forsaken place, the Hidden Secret Realm. He sighed a little, as countless people had fallen in this place. For experts, this place was a great place of trial, to temper and improve one’s strength. But for the weaker ones, this was but a grave.
“10,000 men but now only less than a thousand remained.” Jiang Chen sighed.
But this was the cruelness of reality, some people did not enter the vicinity of the Burying Soul Mountain and were exempted from the chaos. Of course, they did not know what had happened. But at this moment, hundreds of people were gathered, waiting to exit this god forsaken place.
“Did you guys hear? That Jiang Chen fella killed a bunch of disciples from other sects, with extreme cruelty, there are at least 500 of them who had fallen under his hands.”
“Are you shitting me? This always happened every time, but none dare to be so blatant about it.”
“Yeah. This Jiang Chen, it looks like he’s a cruel executioner. Looks like he’s going to be public enemy No. 1.”
“Hear hear. No matter how great you are within this Hidden Secret Realm, you will still have to get out from this place. Those people from the great sects will certainly not let this go.”
“I heard that the people from the Ghost Eye Sect and Divine Pill Sect were all killed by Jiang Chen. Even the people of Clear Stream Sect were also included. That fella is surely a demon king.”
Countless people were discussing about Jiang Chen, he had certainly become famous. His heart became solemn, because he’ll have to face quite a number of people after leaving this place.
800+ people were walking towards the soon-to-be opened gateway; most of them were discussing Jiang Chen, and each and every one of them felt disgusted towards him. At this moment, Xuanyuan Canglan appeared.
“This time, we’re lucky to have Senior Xuanyuan, otherwise, that executioner Jiang Chen may have taken the souls of even more disciples.”
“Yeah, I heard that Senior Xuanyuan almost died trying to stop Jiang Chen. That fella is terrifyingly powerful, truly absurd.”
“Ain’t that right. Don’t let me see him, otherwise, I will not let him go.”
“Senior Xuanyuan is magnanimous. This time, he contributed the most in this trial.”
Yang Jian and Man Shuai’s expressions became ugly as they heard the numerous people praising that bastard. Only the two of them knew that Jiang Chen is innocent. It was all a plot of that bastard, but what can they do about it? Now, Jiang Chen has become the public enemy no. 1.
In the end, everyone knew that Jiang Chen had massacred countless experts from different sects. Most importantly, Clear Stream Sect, Ghost Eye Sect and Divine Pill Sect, the three great sects!
The casualties of the other participating sects were all ‘contributed’ to Jiang Chen as well.
“Damned Xuanyuan Canglan, looks like you’re one hell of a scheming bastard. Trying to push me to the pits of hell.” Jiang Chen thought.
Yang Jian and Man Shuai stood beside Jiang Chen, however the others chose to stay away from him.
“Hahaha, the gates of the Hidden Secret Realm is finally going to reopen.”
Old Ancestor Di Long looked at the giant gate and laughed. Even though the trial was cruel each and every time, those that managed to come out were undoubtedly experts and shall become the pillars of the Linhe Boundary in the future.
“Yeah. I too cannot wait anymore. I think Ling Long and Liu Quanchao could make it. I hope that they’ll lead more of their brothers and sisters out from the realm.” Ren Yuanzi said solemnly.
“Haha, Zhang Lei shall surely not disappoint us. That kid is very mature and calculative. I bet he’ll surely come out from that place alive. ” Old Ancestor Di Long said.
Mu Tianen and Xuan Qingming weren’t as optimistic as Old Ancestor Di Long and Ren Yuanzi. Profound Feng Sect was annihilated the last time. However, Xuan Qingming was a little hopeful as Jiang Chen was present this time. Yet, he could not stay calm before seeing him, plus, Pan Hong and Yang Jian were one of their best too. Profound Feng Sect was slightly confident this time!
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Chapter 2437
Not just Xuan Qingming and Mu Tianen, other sect’s elders and sect lords were wearing a solemn expression due to the extremely high elimination rate of the trial. Ten thousand disciples have entered and it’ll be lucky if there were 800-1000 of them that came out.
Even so, most of the sects hoped that their own prodigies would come out from the place alive. Then, it’ll bring honour toward their sect and further strengthen their sect. Even though the chances were low, they’re willing to take the bet.
In this one year, all the sect’s elders and lords were depressed. They wore a heavy heart, after all an extra survivor from their own sect signifies an increase in honor for their sect.
“I wonder how many people from my White Sun Sect will come out this time.”
“Yeah. I am pretty nervous too… what if… what if… haih, not even one of them comes out. I don’t even know how I’ll be able to return to my sect.”
“There’s nothing you can do about it. Those who manage to come out are fated to shine.”
“I too came out from that bloody place, those who have not entered the place will never know the terror of that hell.”
Countless people were discussing with one another, because they were worried about their prodigies, whether they’ll become a shining gem and traverse the path of success or not.
For the disciples, it was a life and death trial; for the seniors, it was a trial for their hearts.
“Look, the Young Lord of the Frozen Ice Sect, Han Bingling, is out.”
Someone shouted, and then the Sect Lord of the Frozen Ice Sect rushed towards his son while crying in happiness as he was his hope.
“The Shadowless Sect, those two are from the Shadowless Sect!”
“The Shadowless Duo, both of them managed to come out, unbelievable. Both of them reached the Half-Step Heavenly God Realm. Pretty scary.”
“Liu Quanchao and Ling Long of the Heavenly Star Sect, they’re out too. The top ten sects, the number one of the Heavenly, Earthly, Profound and Yellow sect, only two of them came out?”
Ren Yuanzi squinted his eyes and saw both of them. Their aura was stable, this meant that their strength had improved and their eyes were sharp as a blade.
“Congratulations, Ren Yuanzi, your Heavenly Star Sect came prepared. Haha.” Old Ancestor Di Long said with a smile. But he was internally worried. Zhang Lei, that kid… where is he?
“Only two of them, this is slightly disappointing. Last time, four of them managed to come out from that place.” Ren Yuanzi sighed.
But he was internally happy, at least two of their peerless prodigies managed to come out unscathed, four came out last time but two of their prodigies fell in the realm. Although strength was one of the factors of surviving that place, that’s not all, only those who knew how to survive could truly become an expert.
“Zhang Lei, Zhang Lei came out, Earthly Hades Sect’s Zhang Lei.”
A sharp guy saw Zhang Lei. Old Ancestor Di Long finally breathed out a sigh of relief.
“Haha, great, great lad.” Old Ancestor Di Long patted Zhang Lei’s shoulder and said.
“Grand Guardian of the Clear Stream Sect, that’s Xuanyuan Canglan, it’s him but why is he the only one?”
Somebody shouted in surprise. Only Xuanyuan Canglan alone came out. At that moment, everyone became restless. The trio always stuck together, now that only he came out, this meant that the other two had fallen.
Meng Fanpeng stepped forward towards Xuanyuan Canglan. At that moment, countless other sect members wore a solemn expression. If the two could not come out alive, what about the others? Ghost Eye Sect’s monster, Li Zongheng, the genius of the Divine Pill Sect, Lang Ya, and Zhu Mingyang of the Overlord Sect?
“What happened? Wu Rufeng and Tang Zhen, where are they? They…”
Meng Fanpeng looked at Xuanyuan Canglan as he asked in a serious demeanour.
Xuanyuan Canglan said with an ugly expression:
“Second Brother and Third Brother were killed by Jiang Chen.”
“What?!”
Meng Fanpeng, the elder of the Clear Stream Sect, one of the most prestigious and powerful individuals amongst the other sects, was shocked. At this moment, his face became cold, everyone heard what Xuanyuan said, Wu Rufeng and Tang Zhen were killed by the same person, how could they not be shocked?
“Jiang Chen? Who is Jiang Chen?”
“Jiang Chen of the Profound Feng Sect? I heard of him during the auction. He was pretty chic then. Not even the experts of the Divine Pill Sect are his match.”
“Could it be that Jiang Chen? It’s my first time hearing this name. Not even the trio of the Clear Stream Sect is his match? Is this a dark horse from the Hidden Secret Realm?”
“Probably… Jiang Chen’s name shall reach the whole Linhe Boundary. But I bet that the Profound Feng Sect will be implicated by Jiang Chen. The Profound Feng Sect will never be peaceful.”
Everyone was curious who this Jiang Chen was. How powerful was he to kill two of the grand guardians?
“Li Zongheng, Li Yan, Lang Ya, Li Yanchao, and Zhu Mingyang, all died under the hands of Jiang Chen.”
Everyone’s blood became pumped and were in an uproar from Xuanyuan Canglan’s words.
Everyone became extremely solemn. Especially Liu Yang of the Overlord Sect, Yang Chengzi of the Divine Pill Sect and Li Tianhuo of the Ghost Eye Sect, all of whom looked at Xuanyuan Canglan.
“Boy, are your words the truth? Why did this Jiang Chen kill so many people? Does he possess the capability to do so?” Liu Yang said with shock.
“Xu Jin here reporting to Elder Liu that it is true, Jiang Chen killed Zhu Mingyang. This bad blood must be paid!” Xu Jin said.
Jiang Chen had become public enemy no. 1!
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Chapter 2438-Unable to escape even with wings
“Li Zongheng and Li Yan are strong, I know that very well. This Jiang Chen, is he that powerful?”
However, those words came from Xuanyuan Canglan, and Xu Jin from the Overlord Sect.
“Jiang Chen, if it’s really you, you’ll not die a peaceful death!” Jiang Chengzi gritted his teeth.
Lang Ya and Li Yanchao were the Divine Pill Sect’s once in a hundred years alchemist prodigies. Especially Lang Ya, he was a candidate for the Sect Lord position. But to think that he had fallen in the Hidden Secret Realm, it was truly unbelievable.
“Jiang Chen, that’s Jiang Chen! He finally came out.”
Everyone’s eyes lit up the moment Jiang Chen emerged. Some of them were waiting for the fun that may ensue, some were in rage, as Xuanyuan claimed that Jiang Chen had killed so many prodigies.
Jiang Chen looked around, most of them were looking at him. At this moment, he knew that he had become the target of everyone. But he had to stand up to it.
Yang Jian and Man Shuai looked at Jiang Chen.
“Rest assured, Jiang Chen. We will stand by your side until the end.”
“We know that you’re innocent. We’re not afraid.”
Jiang Chen smiled. At this moment, Sect Lord Xuan Qingming looked at Jiang Chen solemnly. Ren Yuanzi, Mu Tianen and Old Ancestor Di Long also approached them.
“Jiang Chen, did you kill the disciples of the other sects?” Xuan Qingming looked at Jiang Chen with fiery eyes.
Jiang Chen shook his head and said:
“No.”
Xuan Qingming saw the clear eyes of Jiang Chen. He chose to believe him, that Jiang Chen was innocent. As to why Xuanyuan Canglan wanted to frame Jiang Chen… that was unknown.
“Jiang Chen, are you trying to act when it has already come to this? You dare say that you didn’t kill Li Zongheng? Li Yan? Lang Ya and Li Yanchao?! Zhu Mingyang?!” Liu Quanchao sneered with disdain.
Jiang Chen did not blame him, because Xuanyuan had used a forbidden technique to plant a soul mark within the depths of their soul that caused everyone to think of him as an executioner, a heartless and cruel executioner.
“Yeah, everyone knows that you’re the damned one who had killed countless people.” Overlord Sect’s Xu Jin said.
“Jiang Chen had killed countless experts within the realm. While the others hunted demonic beasts, he hunted the prodigies of the other sects. This cannot be forgiven!” Qin Yumo looked at Jiang Chen angrily.
They all tried to attack Jiang Chen to kill him.
“You’re right, I would like to see how long you are going to feign ignorance, are you going to run now? Now that hundreds of experts from different sects are here, how are you going to run.” Yu Rongyan sneered.
Thousands of sect lords and elders had surrounded Jiang Chen.
“Nonsense! You’ve all been tricked by Xuanyuan Canglan! Jiang Chen never killed them. It was all Xuanyuan Canglan’s scheme. He wants all of you to deal with Jiang Chen, to eliminate him for his sake.” Yang Jian shouted angrily, only he and Man Shuai stood beside Jiang Chen.
However, Jiang Chen had already become the public enemy, only the two of them stood beside Jiang Chen. Moreover, they were both from the same sect and their words were not persuasive enough.
“Haha, this is a joke, do you think a word from you could change the fact? You’re from the same sect.” Xuanyuan Canglan sneered.
“Jiang Chen, tell me, did you kill my second and third brother? Li Zongheng, Li Yan, Lang Ya and Li Yanchao, did you kill them?” Xuanyuan Canglan looked at Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen also looked back at Xuanyuan Canglan. Only the both of them knew that this was a farce, but it has already reached the stage where Jiang Chen could die at any moment. Now, it would be impossible for him to just run away, Xuanyuan Canglan, the evil-doer was the first to frame him.
Ghost Eye Sect’s Li Tianhuo looked at Jiang Chen, the strength of a Peak Heavenly God engulfing Jiang Chen.
“Jiang Chen, I ask you, my sons, Li Zongheng and Li Yan, did you kill them?”
“And my Lang Ya?” Jiang Chengzi said.
“My Zhu Mingyang?!” Liu Yang said.
Jiang Chen went silent for a second. Ren Yuanzi, Old Ancestor Di Long, Xuan Qingming, all of them became silent as they watched him. At this moment, even Liu Quanchao had said bad things about Jiang Chen, Ren Yuanzi and the others had to believe what they said.
“I am the one who did kill them, but I only killed those that deserve to be killed.” Jiang Chen said coldly.
“So it’s true, to think that two of my sons had fallen in your hands. Jiang Chen, I promise that I’m going to kill you today!”
“Jiang Chen, my Divine Pill Sect will never tolerate you!”
“Include my Overlord Sect! Jiang Chen! You must pay for my young master’s life with your blood!”
With the three sects expressing their anger, the other sects began to curse Jiang Chen, including Meng Fanpeng—the elder of Clear Stream Sect, the supposedly neutral Realm Guardian.
“Wu Rufeng and Tang Zhen died…”
Meng Fanpeng looked at Jiang Chen without saying anything. As for the death of Tang Zhen, Jiang Chen did not elaborate much. At this moment, he was the target of all the experts on-site.
“Jiang Chen, anything else to say? Countless prodigies have died in your hands, to think you’re such a beast. Where is Profound Feng Sect? You raised a vicious disciple. I shall tear your heart out and see whether its colour is black or red.”
Meng Fanpeng’s words had silenced the crowd. But their anger was directed to Jiang Chen. His ‘crime’ was set.
“I said, I only killed those who deserve to be killed. I killed Li Zongheng, Li Yan, Lang Ya, Li Yanchao, Zhu Mingyang but I never killed any innocent men. I do not touch those who didn’t cross me. Are you telling me to sit still when someone tries to take my life? Hmph.” Jiang Chen harrumphed.
He admitted his crimes but it was useless.
Xuan Qingming looked at Jiang Chen, he knew that Profound Feng Sect was done. Jiang Chen will die here, so many experts have surrounded Jiang Chen, he won’t be able to get away from here even if he has a pair of wings.
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Chapter 2439-This is the State of the Hearts of Men
“Jiang Chen, now that it has already come to this, aren’t you going to plead guilty? If you acknowledge your crimes you might have a proper burial.”
“Jiang Chen’s crime is clear, it’s useless for him to try to escape, there’s a hundred witnesses.”
“That’s right, Elder Meng, Elder Li, Elder Jiang, you have to take charge in this. Jiang Chen is an absolute evil, he killed our disciples, he must not be allowed to leave. Otherwise, those that have died in the secret realm would’ve died unjustly. They were there for the trial but died under the hands of the evil.”
“Hmph, such a scum should be killed and his corpse be publicly humiliated. Let him know that the sects of Linhe Boundary are not some easy targets. The Profound Feng Sect is certainly not some great sect too, to have such an evil person under their wings. I suggest that we remove the Profound Feng Sect for the sake of peace of the entire Linhe Boundary.”
A tsunami of voice could be heard as they ‘crusaded’ against Jiang Chen. As if those thousands of disciples died under his hands. Yang Jian and Man Shuai were depressed because of this. Jiang Chen was innocent, if it weren’t for him fighting Xuanyuan Canglan to the death, then the Tao Tie would be born and the Linhe Boundary would’ve fallen into despair.
However, the truth was altered by Xuanyuan Canglan, and Liu Quanchao, and the others were the first to blame Jiang Chen. How could they not be angry?
Xuan Qingming looked at Jiang Chen silently, he was shaken by what the experts said. Could it be that Jiang Chen did all those things? But he instantly suppressed that thought, because he was willing to trust his disciple.
“Nonsense! Jiang Chen is a good man! If it wasn’t for him, everyone here would’ve been dead. All of you would’ve been sucked into the chaos. You guys don’t know what happened within the Hidden Secret Realm! All of you guys are putting the blame on Jiang Chen just from the words of that Xuanyuan Canglan?!” Yang Jian shouted.
He felt wronged that Jiang Chen was blamed for those crimes. It was Jiang Chen who had used his life as collateral to beat Xuanyuan Canglan, yet in the end, what did he get? Not compliments, not love, but blame, asking him to be killed, what would Jiang Chen think?
Yang Jian’s voice became slightly hoarse from the shouting. But his voice alone could not cover the voice of the thousands. Plus, the people here had gone crazy, would the lords and elders of the sect listen to someone like Yang Jian?
Plus, Yang Jian was also a disciple of the same sect, who would believe him?
Jiang Chen’s eyes were the same, he had already anticipated this, but he still felt somewhat sad from this. But why? Nothing he could say could change this, nobody was willing to trust him.
This the state of the hearts of men.
Xuanyuan Canglan sneered as he looked at Jiang Chen, he didn’t need to act to kill Jiang Chen, he’ll die under the hands of the others. He had calculated all of these, those disciples that had died in the realm, their sect members will put their death in his hands.
“Did he kill all those prodigies? To think he’s such a person.” Ren Yuanzi frowned.
No matter what, Jiang Chen was still a member of the Profound Feng Sect, one of their sister sects. He does not want to see Jiang Chen getting killed by the hands of the other sects and see the Profound Feng Sect fall under this situation.
“Hard to say… I think he’s not that kind of person. From his act of giving us the pills, we could see that he’s not an evil person.” Old Ancestor Di Long said quietly.
But no one dared to be firm in their opinion because nobody saw what happened, and Liu Quanchao and the others said it was all done by Jiang Chen. At least their words were somewhat believable.
“One could never know the hearts of men. Jiang Chen may not have done it, but now that he’s pushed to a corner, let’s see whether he’ll just lay it down or fight towards the end.” Mu Tianen said.
“Are you saying that Jiang Chen will not take it silently? He’ll never admit it even if he dies… he doesn’t look like a person who would put down his weapon and let others do whatever they want on him. He’ll certainly fight back if you try to frame him.” Xuan Qingming said.
He knew of Jiang Chen’s character even if he’s new in the sect, he’s not like those cowardly people that would do despicable acts behind one’s back. He’s one to admit to whatever things he’s done.
He was willing to believe that Jiang Chen was innocent. Because Man Shuai and Yang Jian were the same, and he believed in the characters of these two disciples too. Profound Feng Sect will never have such an evil person under their wings.
“Don’t be so sure about that. Hmph, now that Jiang Chen has become the public’s enemy. Are you going to help him? Think about your sect, you’ll be lucky if you’re not affected by this bastard.” Mu Tianen said.
Even though it wasn’t pleasant to the ears, Xuan Qingming knew that he was thinking about him. But everything was pointing towards Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen admitted that he had killed the men of Ghost Eye Sect… Divine Pill Sect… Clear Stream Sect. Ignoring the smaller sects, these three great sects would certainly chew him alive.
Xuan Qingming was filled with worry. But Jiang Chen was able to kill 6 of those powerful disciples, this means that he’s extremely strong too. Profound Feng Sect would’ve risen to a new height if Jiang Chen didn’t become the public’s enemy.
“He killed those prodigies, we must kill Jiang Chen, and destroy Profound feng Sect!”
“Yeah! Kill Jiang Chen to pay back the blood that has spilled for those prodigies!”
“Elder Meng, Elder Li, Elder Jiang, you have to make a judgement. The death of our disciples must be paid in blood!”
Jiang Chen felt that a thousand of energy and killing intent was locking towards him.
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Chapter 2440-Sect Lord, I’m sorry
Who would’ve thought that these experts would aim their killing intent towards Jiang Chen. If this goes on, Jiang Chen might really not be able to get out of this. A single Jiang Chengzi, a Heavenly God could easily kill him.
In the Hidden Secret Realm, Jiang Chen only fought those below the Heavenly God Realm and even then he had used all he had. The Tao Tie was beaten due to the Ancestral Dragon Emperor’s help. Jiang Chen could fight against a Heavenly God toe to toe but that was just your average Early Heavenly God.
Jian Chen looked at Xuan Qingming deeply. He knew that he’s going to bring trouble to the sect, and the lives of countless other disciples.
“Sect Lord, I’m sorry.” Jiang Chen’s smile made Xuan Qingming feel sad.
Xuan Qingming could not say anything to him. Jiang Chen did not blame Xuan Qingming because the latter still chose to believe him. He felt content, even though their sect was weak, they could still withstand the might of those giant sects, plus, the lord wasn’t alone, he had to take care of the other disciples behind his back.
Xuan Qingming did not have what it takes to fight against the other sects. The experts from the entire Linhe Boundary… if he decided to stand with Jiang Chen, then the whole Linhe Boundary would go against the sect. Plus, the two girls were still in the sect.
“Jiang Chen, will you surrender quietly or do I need to do it myself.” Li Tianhuo stared at Jiang Chen violently.
The most painful thing in the world is to send off the younger generation while being still alive. His two sons were killed by Jiang Chen, how could he let this vengeance go?
“You want me to surrender? Impossible, unless you can kill me.” Jiang Chen stared back at Li Tianhuo.
At this moment, he was fearless, fearless even against a Peak Heavenly God, he was calm and confident, even though the latter gave him a lot of pressure. He was still calm, and nobody could stop his dominating qi that was aimed towards the peak of cultivation.
“Does this mean that you’re going to act? Hmph” Jiang Chengzi looked at Jiang Chen coldly, completely filled with disdain.
No matter how heavenly-defying Jiang Chen was, he could never win against this many Heavenly Gods. He’s only going to shame himself. He probably already accepted his fate that he’s going to die under the hands of a Heavenly God expert.
“So, what?” Jiang Chen was still as proud as he looked at his surroundings and said:
“I, Jiang Chen, from now on, am not part of the Profound Feng Sect, I am no longer a disciple of Profound Feng Sect. Great Sects like you all should not trouble the men of Profound Feng Sect right? Otherwise, you’ll be the joke of the world..”
Yang Jian, Man Shuai and Xuan Qingming’s hearts were shaken by Jiang Chen’s words.
That figure, lonely yet firm, nobody knew how lonely his heart was. But Jiang Chen never told anyone, even if he’s been betrayed by millions of people, he’ll never back down. However, his heart has gone cold at this moment, it’s filled with killing intent, those who do not know what’s right and wrong, there’s no pity in killing these bastards.
The eyes of these people were filled with killing intent.
Jiang Chen stood at the peak of the mountain, feeling the wind blowing against his back. His whole body became cold, his heart became cold as ice as he was hated by everyone. So what? He still stayed faithful to his heart, other than Tang Zhen, the others were worthy of death.
It’s a disgrace for these people to even be alive, Jiang Chen’s heart became still and cold.
“Jiang Chen……”
Yang Jian and Man Shuai looked at Jiang Chen with their hearts bleeding.
Xue Qianying and Li Long quietly looked at Jian Chen. Their hearts were pained, but they could not understand why, as if he’s still a good man, however, in their eyes he’s an executioner, a murderer who had killed countless men.
Qing Lianzi looked at Xue Qianying and said:
“You’re not wrong, he’s a heaven-defying prodigy, otherwise, how could he kill the two grand guardians, and monsters of the Clear Stream Sect, the Ghost Eye Sect and the Divine Pill Sect? It’s a pity that he had garnered too many enemies and had made the whole Linhe Boundary his enemy. He will surely die.”
“He’s… not that kind of person.”
Xue Qianying’s beautiful brow frowned and murmured. Even if Jiang Chen had a hundred mouths, he could not get out of this.
“Since all of you said that I’ve killed them, what is there for me to explain? I admit that I’ve killed those people. However, those men deserved it. Clear Stream Sect, Ghost Eye Sect, Divine Pill Sect, three great sects, cunning yet petty. I’ve killed those scums to rid Linhe Boundary from those malignant tumors. Hahaha, if you want my life, come and take it, I, Jiang Chen, am not afraid! This is the greatest honour, to have the whole Linhe Boundary fight me. Hahaha!” Jiang Chen laughed madly.
There were more than two thousand people here, around a thousand of them were Heavenly God Realm experts. All of them were extremely angry, a mere True God dared to provoke all of them, is he looking to die?
They will surely join hands together to make sure he’s killed. However, they did not expect Jiang Chen to provoke them, such an attitude was one to be admired. Nevertheless, there’s nowhere for him to run now, those words will only bring more sadness. From the perspective of others, he’s just showing a bravado.
“Since you’ve admitted it, quietly surrender. It’s just a pointless struggle even if you want to fight.” Somebody mocked.
“Jiang Chen, accept your fate. You will never leave Linhe Boundary alive. Now that all the sects are here, what do you have to make it out of here alive? Hmph, don’t think that you can do whatever you want here, this is not the Hidden Secret Realm.” Xuanyuan Canglan stepped forward, blocking Jiang Chen’s path.
At this moment, everyone locked onto Jiang Chen, it was impossible for him to escape.
“I never thought of running away, since you all frame all those crimes to me. Let’s fight, I, Jiang Chen, shall gladly accept.” Jiang Chen said calmly with a cold smile.
He was no coward, he will not back off even if it means death.