hhnovel Chapter 277: Wiped Out
Chapter 277: Wiped Out
"Your abilities, Holy Son Jiang Chen, far exceeds mine," Wu Qian said with a chuckle. "If we can’t unlock the cave, we’ll find another way."
"Let’s give it a try first," Jiang Chen replied with a small nod. "Daoist friend Wu Qian, please show the way."
"Of course!" Wu Qian gestured invitingly and quickly flew toward the mysterious cave dwelling.
Wu Qian had ended up in this remote area after a failed attempt to enter the cave, which had somehow transported him here.
What secrets could this cave dwelling hold? Jiang Chen wondered as he followed.
This hidden place was bound to play a much bigger role in Gu Ran’s future—something far greater than his rule over Three Mountains Island.
For now, though, only Wu Qian and Jiang Chen knew about it. The mysterious cave dwelling remained undiscovered by others.
But how long could such a secret last? Jiang Chen felt that this part of the plot would certainly draw more players into the conflict, making it more exciting and full of surprises.
Who else might join the mix? Could the demon race get involved? Jiang Chen mused, his thoughts jumping from one possibility to another.
Yet no matter how much he speculated, it was all guesswork.
In a world governed by Heavenly Fate, anything could happen—strange events, unexpected twists, or outcomes no one could predict.
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While Jiang Chen followed Wu Qian toward the mysterious cave dwelling, chaos unfolded on Three Mountains Island. Liu Xiong roamed the battlefield like a predator, targeting and swiftly killing anyone who tried to flee.
"Die!" he roared, his strikes cutting down numerous cultivators in an instant.
Amid the destruction, Gu Ran watched with simmering anger. Every fiber of his being urged him to confront Liu Xiong, but reason held him back. He knew he wasn’t strong enough to face Liu Xiong head-on and had to swallow his frustration.
Fortunately, Liu Xiong, acting on Jiang Chen’s instructions, spared a few weaker opponents for Gu Ran to deal with. It was a small consolation, giving Gu Ran a chance to prove himself.
Meanwhile, death warriors clad in black and cultivators from the You Clan hunted down the remnants of the Gan and Cai Clans with relentless fury.@@@@
"Kill! Kill! Kill!" they shouted.
"Every last one of them deserves to die, hahaha!" one warrior laughed maniacally.
"I’ve already taken down ten! The thrill is indescribable!" another exclaimed.
Gu Ran’s fury flared at the thinly veiled insult.
Take out my anger? The only one fueling my anger is you! he fumed inwardly. The You Clan survivors are already mine to deal with!
Keeping his emotions in check, he replied calmly, "Even Heavenly Origin realm cultivators pose no threat to me. Leave them all to me."
"That’s not an option," Liu Xiong said firmly, shaking his head. "We can’t afford to take any risks. What if one of them suddenly awakens power at the Inquiring Journey realm?"
"I understand your point, but the fact remains: the Heavenly Gu Society views it differently." With those words, Liu Xiong unleashed a devastating attack. A wave of destructive energy swept across the area, engulfing the surroundings.
"Ahh!" Screams of pain echoed as chaos erupted.
"Heavenly Gu Society, you’ll never know peace!"
"Please, spare me! I don’t want to die! Ahh!"
In moments, all the Late-stage Heavenly Origin realm cultivators from the You Clan were wiped out without mercy.
"You!" Gu Ran’s fists clenched tightly, his eyes blazing with fury.
Yet, he forced himself to hold back. For now, restraint was his only option.
Something is better than nothing, Gu Ran told himself. As long as the Heavenly Gu Society didn’t kill him outright, he could bide his time. If he steadily improved his cultivation, he knew he could eventually reverse his fortunes.
And when that day came, his vengeance would be devastating.
"Thank you for understanding, Young Master Gu," Liu Xiong said with a nod, clearly pleased by Gu Ran’s composure. A faint smile crossed his face.
Liu Xiong had already noticed that Gu Ran grew stronger by killing others. He also knew Jiang Chen was deliberately holding Gu Ran back. Though Liu Xiong couldn’t understand why Jiang Chen hadn’t simply eliminated Gu Ran, he wasn’t about to question it.
The less I know, the safer I’ll be, he thought. His best course of action was to follow orders and play his role as a loyal subordinate.
"Hmph!" With a cold snort, Gu Ran unsheathed his weapon and turned his anger on the weaker You Clan members.
Slash! Slash! Slash!
Gu Ran moved through the remaining cultivators like a reaper, cutting them down with brutal precision. His blade swung with such efficiency that it seemed like he was mowing down grass.
Yet, despite the ease of his kills, the weak cultivators offered only a small boost to his cultivation. It wasn’t nearly enough to satisfy him.