Return to Ji Continent

"We've accumulated enough power now. Once we both break through to the Nascent Soul, we can deal with him when we have the time."

After discussing it, the two felt they shouldn't take the risk lightly and decided to deal with the Liu Clan at a later time.

Considering that the Exchange Fair on Roc Island would be held in ten years, they did not immediately return to the Immortal Realm of the Eastern Wilderness, but instead took Ye Qingfeng to Roc Island for secluded cultivation.

In the days that followed, Chen Nianzhi deduced the method of refining the Earth Sovereign Bell while also beginning his orderly seclusion for cultivation.

"..."

Another ten years have passed in a flash.

That day, Chen Nianzhi inhaled a mouthful of Spiritual Qi into his abdomen and felt his dantian filled with Spiritual Qi, giving him a feeling of perfect completion of his cultivation.

At the crucial moment, he seized the opportunity, swallowed a Heavenly Earth Spirit Peach, and immediately felt a vast surge of creative energy filling him, naturally breaking through to the ninth level of the Golden Core realm stage.

"Ninth level of the Golden Core realm stage."

Upon breaking through to the Golden Core Ninth Layer, Chen Nianzhi immediately showed a joyful expression.

After this breakthrough, his Law Power increased by a full 30%, which is close to Jiang Linglong's level and not weaker than Nascent Soul True Lord.

With the aptitude of Five Element Spiritual Root, the ability to simultaneously refine five natal Life-bound Magical Treasure, and the fact that one can reach the Golden Core Grand Completion stage at the age of four hundred, is quite remarkable.

"In another thirty years, when my Law Power power has accumulated to its full potential, I will be able to break through to the Nascent Soul realm."

Chen Nianzhi whispered, then walked out of the Seclusion Chamber.

Seeing him emerge from the Seclusion Chamber, Jiang Linglong smiled and said, "Your cultivation has progressed rapidly over the years; you've finally caught up with me."

"Mmm." Chen Nianzhi put his arm around her slender waist and said, "When I was weak, you always protected me."

"My cultivation has progressed quite well now, and I can finally protect you from the wind and rain from now on."

The two embraced for a moment, feeling a strange sense of peace in their hearts.

After a long while, Jiang Linglong said with a smile, "The Exchange Fair has already started. If you don't come out of seclusion soon, we'll miss it."

"Then let's go take a look."

Chen Nianzhi nodded and said with a smile.

There were many treasures at the Azure Luan Continent's Exchange Fair, but unfortunately, they were short of money and ended up with nothing.

Now, only a few decades later, they have accumulated more than a hundred Heavenly Crystal, enough to purchase some treasures they desire.

The two went to the Exchange Fair on Roc Island and found that the Exchange Fair had already been going on for a day.

Generally speaking, the first day of the Exchange Fair features the most exquisite and precious treasures. However, such treasures are too valuable for Chen Nianzhi to afford, so arriving a day late doesn't make much of a difference.

After observing the Exchange Fair for a whole day, the two finally came across the Kun Origin Dao-Pattern Stone.

The Kun Origin Dao-Pattern Stone is the most suitable treasure for refining the Ji-Earth Kun Origin Plate, and Jiang Linglong has long coveted it.

However, this item is quite precious, usually requiring eighty Heavenly Crystal to purchase, which they could not afford under normal circumstances.

Now that they have enough Heavenly Crystal, they will naturally not let this treasure slip by again.

They bid against each other and finally bought the Kun Origin Dao-Pattern Stone for 86 Heavenly Crystal.

In addition, they also bought two Fifth-Grade Origin-Restoring Fruit, which are the main ingredient in Tier-5 Origin-Restoring Pill and are worth tens of millions of Spirit Stone each, perfect for improving their Alchemy Art.

After purchasing several treasures, the two did not linger. They went directly to Heavenly Spirit Isle and then boarded Treasure Ship to head towards the Near Sea Cultivation World.

"..."

Time flies, and after seven or eight years, they traveled through the Near Sea Cultivation World and finally arrived at the Eastern Wilderness, where they were teleported to Ji Continent Market.

Upon returning to the Ji Continent, both of them breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't go back immediately but instead went to the Chen Clan's shop in Ji Continent Market and found Liu Rumeng.

As soon as the three met, Chen Nianzhi casually asked, "How has Ji Continent been all these years while we were gone?"

"This..."

Liu Rumeng paused slightly, then said, "A few years ago, a Nascent Soul True Lord named Daoist Han Chuan came to the Vast Sea, claiming to be the Lord of the Vast Sea."

"This person has an eccentric personality. He fought against the avatar of our master but did not gain the upper hand. So, taking advantage of our unpreparedness, he rushed up Qingyuan Mountain and stole the Spirit Apricot Ancient Tree."

Chen Nianzhi listened quietly, a hint of anger flashing across her face.

He had a grudge against True Person Han Chuan in the past, but that was only due to fortuitous opportunity encounter; it hadn't come to the point where it had to be a life-or-death struggle.

Thinking of this, he quickly asked, "Has the Spirit Peach Tree in Spirit Isle Lake been lost?"

"No, that's not the case," Liu Rumeng said. "There's Teleportation Array at Spirit Isle Lake, so he wouldn't have had time to seize the Spirit Peach Tree."

Chen Nianzhi breathed a sigh of relief, then said coldly, "This person actually dared to steal the Spirit Apricot Ancient Tree. Is he really determined to make a scene and fight to the death?"

Jiang Linglong, who was standing to the side, pondered for a moment, and then said, "This Alliance Leader Han Chuan lives in the chaotic and dog-eat-dog world of the Vast Sea, so he must be used to being domineering."

"Now that I've broken through to the Earth Dao Nascent Soul, I feel I'm no weaker than anyone else and want to reclaim my former glory."

"No matter what, this feud is unlikely to be resolved."

Chen Nianzhi couldn't swallow this insult, and a sharp glint flashed in her eyes.

This time, Alliance Leader Han Chuan launched a surprise attack. Although he dared not stay too long due to the Teleportation Array that were all over Ji Continent, and only borrowed a Spirit Apricot Ancient Tree, it was the most precious thing on Qingyuan Mountain.

The Spirit Apricot Ancient Tree tree is already of the Tier 4 High-Grade, and he has used the Hongmeng Purple Qi on it. It will be no problem for it to advance to the Tier 5 in the future.

It's no wonder Chen Nianzhi was furious that such a valuable treasure was Human Tribulation.

Seeing Chen Nianzhi's expression, Jiang Linglong said thoughtfully, "We didn't tell anyone when we left the Eastern Wilderness. How did Alliance Leader Han Chuan know we weren't here and dare to come?"

You mean?

Chen Nianzhi frowned, then quickly shook her head.

He looked serious, knowing that only a few high-ranking members of the Chen Clan had left, and these people would certainly not leak the information.

Then there's only one possibility: it's very likely that the Chen Clan's enemies are behind this.

Thinking of this, Chen Nianzhi said, "Let me calculate it."

As soon as he finished speaking, he activated the Divine Ability powers within the Great Evolution Ancient Scroll to deduce the truth. He discovered that there seemed to be some heavenly secret interfering with his calculations, making him unable to make any predictions. He felt as if there were poisonous snakes lurking in the shadows, which sent chills down his spine.

"How was it?" Jiang Linglong couldn't help but ask.

Chen Nianzhi shook her head, frowned, and asked, "Do you still remember what Daoist Zixu said back in the Azure Luan Continent?"

You mean...?

Jiang Linglong frowned. Back then, someone used Heavenly Secrets Mystical Art to trace Chen Nianzhi, which was a hidden murderous intent.

Now that Daoist Han Chuan has risked everything to seize the Spirit Apricot Ancient Tree, if there are others hiding behind this, it's likely that a murderous intent is lurking, waiting for them to seek revenge.

Thinking of this, Jiang Linglong personally went to the Ji Clan and returned shortly afterward, saying, "I have ascertained that the Clan Master of the Qin Clan of the Heavenly Hut Continent did indeed secretly cultivate a Heavenly Secrets Mystical Art."

"Then it's clear..."

Chen Nianzhi said calmly, "There aren't many Human Race True Lord who have a grudge against them, and those who also cultivate the Heavenly Secrets Mystical Art are probably unique."