Published: December 28, 2024
While Qin Chen was leaving Tian Gong, deep within a certain mountain cave in the Refiner Department of Tian Gong, an angry roar echoed, as if coming from the depths of the underworld.
“Qin Chen, I will definitely tear you into a thousand pieces… slice by slice, torment your soul for countless years, refine your physical body, boil oil, turning you into lamp oil, to avenge my hatred!”
Xiang Wudi roared, flames bursting from his body, and an ancient aura flowed from him. The injuries he previously sustained from Qin Chen had completely healed.
In the center of his brow, a magnificent figure manifested, that of the ancient Refiner Emperor, exuding an eternal aura.
Beside Xiang Wudi were several elder experts, all top elders from Tian Gong, supporting Xiang Wudi from behind.
With such a formidable Holy Son backing him, the personnel behind him were undoubtedly astonishing. Although Elder Hao Jun had been crippled and lost all cultivation, there were still top elders like Elder Long Gu who utilized divine skills, consuming vast resources to restore Xiang Wudi's injuries and even elevate him to a deeper level.
“Xiang Wudi, that Qin Chen has now received a summons from the Minister. You must remain calm and not allow Qin Chen to find a weakness, otherwise, if the Minister becomes furious, no one can protect you.”
Elder Long Gu snorted coldly, his expression dark.
“Can we just let this go?
I, Xiang Wudi, am unrivaled and have never suffered such losses. I sensed it, that Qin Chen completely refined my Seven Treasures Liuli Pagoda. This was a treasure of the ancient Refiner Emperor, the key to my rise. The bitterness of stealing a treasure is even greater than the grudge of stealing a wife; how can it not be avenged?”
Xiang Wudi howled, his face twisted like a ghost.
“Elder Long Gu, Xiang Wudi is right. How can this grudge go unpunished?
Now that Elder Hao Jun has been crippled, Qin Chen is on the rise, and with the support of the Grand Elder, if Qin Chen truly emerges as a force to be reckoned with and becomes the successor of our Guanghan Mansion's Tian Gong, we will all face reckoning and oppression. None of us will have a good time.”
An elder said, his eyes drooping as he spoke, exuding a chilling light.
“That’s right, we cannot let Qin Chen continue to grow.”
The powerful figures said, their eyes flickering coldly.
“Did I say to let Qin Chen continue to grow?”
Elder Long Gu scanned the crowd, his voice cold: “What I mean is to not act recklessly. That Qin Chen has an extraordinary background and has caught the attention of the Minister. If anything happens during Tian Gong, who can escape the connection? We will all be executed.”
“Then what do you suggest?”
“Hmph, it’s very simple. Soon, the major trial of the Heavenly Realm will take place, where many talents and Holy Sons from surrounding mansions will gather. Our Guanghan Mansion's Tian Gong also has some spots. Qin Chen, as the chief disciple among the new disciples, will definitely participate; this is a tradition. Xiang Wudi also has a spot. Once we arrive at that trial location, where dangers abound, if anything happens to Qin Chen, there won't be any trouble. After all, every trial sees many Holy Sons perish; that is only natural.”
Elder Long Gu said with a cold smile.
“Heavenly Realm Trial?”
Everyone's eyes sharpened.
“Exactly, this is the best method. In that Heavenly Realm trial land, treasures are abundant, containing many heavenly items. It is rumored that there is even a Saint Master inheritance. With Xiang Wudi's strength, it is highly likely he can break through to the mid-tier Heavenly Saint, truly entering the late-stage Heavenly Saint realm, becoming a supreme overlord. By then, Qin Chen won’t he be easily slain?”
“So, Xiang Wudi, your most important task now is not to think about revenge but to enter seclusion and diligently cultivate, to grasp that opportunity to break through to the late-stage Heavenly Saint. This setback is also a good thing for you; you have been too arrogant. Qin Chen has given you a setback. You need to rise above it, transforming it into motivation, becoming a true supreme overlord, aiming for the Saint Master realm.”