hhnovel Chapter 293: The Towering Peak
Chapter 293: The Towering Peak
Only 343 Fate Value points? He doesn’t have much longer to live, Jiang Chen thought, scanning the rest of the demonic cultivators and nether soul demons. Their Fate Value was just as low.
Turning to Lu An and He Tian, he gave a firm order. "Follow me. Do exactly as I say—don’t stray from my instructions, not even a little."
With a wave of his hand, he used his Origin Power to pull the two men along. Together, they sped toward Gu Ran’s location.
While they were on the move, Jiang Chen’s transmission jade token lit up with a message.
It was from Ji Mingxiu.
After exchanging a few brief messages, Jiang Chen realized Ji Mingxiu’s group was heading toward them. It was clear that the people from Purple Heaven Holy Land were about to get caught up in the unfolding events.
Let’s see how this turns out, he thought, instructing Ji Mingxiu’s group to continue on their way.
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In a remote mountain range within the Doomsday Cave Heaven, Ji Junhao, the Dao Palace realm powerhouse from the Nether Soul Demon Clan, was surveying his surroundings.
So, such a vast Cave Heaven exists within the Immortal Martial Continent, he thought, a sense of wonder flashing through his mind.
What a pity it’s been sealed for so long. The Spiritual Qi here has grown thin. Restoring it will be a difficult challenge. But even so, this place is perfect for stationing troops.
His thoughts turned darker. If Lord Long Tianlu were alive and had regained his combat power at the Transcendence realm, he could have used this Cave Heaven to create a network of spatial channels, enabling invasions across the Immortal Martial Continent.
In such a scenario, the fall of the Immortal Martial Continent would be inevitable.
As these ideas swirled in his mind, Ji Junhao stood at an elevated vantage point, scanning the vast expanse of the Doomsday Cave Heaven.
Beside him were several expert demonic cultivators from the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect, including Xu Yuqi, and a contingent of Nether Soul Demon Clan guards at the Dao Comprehension realm. Their group was large and intimidating, their wild and oppressive auras unrestrained.
So many inheritances are hidden within this Cave Heaven, Ji Junhao mused. It’s unusual for cultivator legacies to be easily accessible. What could explain this strange situation?
After a moment of thought, he dismissed the mystery for now. First, let’s locate where those demonic cultivators met their end.
Closing his eyes, Ji Junhao began channeling his demonic cultivation technique, searching for traces left by the first group of demonic cultivators from the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect that had entered this mysterious domain.
Although this group of demonic cultivators had been killed, a faint trace of Ji Junhao’s imprint lingered on their remains. This was because he had personally transformed them into high-level demonic cultivators.
It didn’t take long for Ji Junhao to determine the direction and approximate distance to the spot where they had fallen.
He announced, "The earlier group of demonic cultivators died over there. They included an expert at the Dao Comprehension realm, so defeating them so quickly wouldn’t have been an easy task."
"This means the attackers likely included a Dao Palace realm powerhouse. To dare kill my subordinates—they must be tired of living." Ji Junhao’s eyes narrowed with anger as he spoke.
Having defeated a group of cultivators earlier, he had no shortage of recovery or healing pills.
Just as he began to recover, his eyes were drawn to a colossal shadow in the distance, piercing through the clouds.
"That’s... an enormous peak! My heavens, I’ve never seen such a massive mountain—it’s unbelievable!" Gu Ran’s eyes widened in awe. Coming from the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sea, where islands were scattered and peaks were modest in size, he had never encountered anything this towering before.
Why does such a massive mountain exist here in the Cave Heaven?
He recalled the inscriptions on the ancient stele: the Doomsday Cave Heaven had once been the final stronghold of the Immortal Martial Continent in its battle against the demon race.
That commanding mountain might have been the strategic center for our ancestors. With so many inheritances scattered here, the mountain could hold even greater treasures inside!
A glint of determination flashed in Gu Ran’s eyes. Without hesitation, he leaped into the air and sped toward the towering peak.
But just as he gained momentum, a harsh voice cut through the air nearby.
"Look! A human cultivator!"
"He’s just at the Inquiring Journey realm—weak and foolish enough to wander alone. He’s asking for death!"
"Hahaha, I can’t wait to carve out his heart, liver, and lungs for a feast!"
"Young fool, stop running and meet your doom!"
The mocking voices came from a group of demonic cultivators from the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect, closing in fast.
This group, too, consisted only of Inquiring Journey realm cultivators, their fates seemingly manipulated by Heavenly Will.
What! They’re coming to kill me! Gu Ran’s heart raced as he recognized them.
They look familiar... probably part of the same group I defeated earlier. Hmph, their cultivation levels are weak—they’ll make perfect stepping stones for me to grow stronger!
He steadied himself, preparing to retaliate.
Heavenly Gu Society, you’ll pay for everything someday!
But just as he was about to strike, a wave of cold dread swept over him. His instincts screamed in alarm.
His body tensed, his pupils contracted, and his hair stood on end.
This isn’t right! There’s someone far more dangerous hiding in the shadows! I have to escape, now!
Without a moment’s hesitation, Gu Ran turned and bolted, racing away as fast as he could.