Chapter 836: Chapter 834: The Black Pool
"Alright, stop complaining."
Wang Zhan said calmly, "We’re on the same team now, so if there’s an unexpected situation, we need to face it together. Maintaining a good relationship benefits us all."
Xiang Tian nodded and didn’t continue speaking.
A day and a night passed.
The group arrived at a desolate place.
Ling Fei Yun quickly walked to Wang Zhan’s side, pointing into the distance, "This is the Captive Dragon Abyss."
"Judging by the situation, it seems those people have already entered."
"We better hurry; otherwise, they’ll take the things here."
Wang Zhan glanced at him before asking, "What’s here? Besides, who else would come?"
There’s a rumor in the North Netherworld Domain that regardless of how skilled an expert is, once they enter the Captive Dragon Abyss, it’s extremely difficult to leave unscathed.
Although Wang Zhan had just arrived, he’d already heard this rumor.
Ling Fei Yun standing nearby said casually, "In the North Netherworld Domain, there are four cities, and everyone in these cities covets the item in the Captive Dragon Abyss—it’s the crystal core of the True Dragon War Venerable, trapped here."
"It’s said that if you can obtain the crystal core of the True Dragon War Venerable, you can directly break through the level barrier and become a Stellar-level expert."
After hearing this, Wang Zhan’s eyes lit up slightly. He narrowed his eyes, clearly his goal was also the crystal core of the True Dragon War Venerable this time.
But he wasn’t aiming to use this item to enhance his strength; he wanted to further strengthen his Great Void Divine Sword.
While the two were talking, a sneering voice came from behind.
"Oh?"
"Didn’t expect losers from North City to come here too, truly ridiculous."
"What’s surprising is that you’re the one leading, seems your city lord has high hopes for you."
Upon hearing this, Wang Zhan and his companions turned to look at the speaker.
A group of people had unknowingly appeared behind them.
The person at the front had a vicious expression, staring at Wang Zhan and the others.
"Who is this?"
Ghost Slasher stepped forward beside the person, said coldly, "Damn bastard, even the deputy city lord isn’t someone you can slander."
As he spoke, he prepared to strike.
But Ling Fei Yun quickly stepped beside him, placed a hand on his shoulder, and said, "Alright, any grievances can wait until we meet the True Dragon War Venerable. It’s not wise to consume our strength now."
Ghost Slasher gritted his teeth, glancing coldly at the person, then retreated.
But the person ignored Ling Fei Yun’s words, keeping his gaze on Wang Zhan.
With a few steps, he was already in front of Wang Zhan, scrutinized him, then said, "I haven’t seen you in the North Netherworld Domain. All experts here are recorded, you must not be from the North Netherworld Domain, right?"
Wang Zhan said blandly, "It’s none of your business."
"You..."
Upon hearing this, the group behind the person quickly surrounded Wang Zhan.
Clearly, they were ready to take action.
Xiang Tian and Luo Xue also quickly moved beside Wang Zhan, ready for battle.
The battle was imminent.
Looking at Wang Zhan, the person then said flatly, "No need for such hostility towards me; our city lord views experts favorably. If you’re willing to join us, we might provide greater assistance."
"What do you think?"
Poaching?
Although Ghost Slasher disliked Wang Zhan’s group, they came to the Captive Dragon Abyss together.
Seeing the person openly poaching in front of them, Ghost Slasher’s expression darkened again, he clenched his fist, said coldly, "Ji Ce, if you keep babbling, I’ll break your leg!"
Ji Ce, the person being addressed, glanced disdainfully at Ghost Slasher then said, "Do you have a say here?"
In an instant, Ji Ce punched Ghost Slasher’s chest hard.
The next moment, Ghost Slasher stepped back, spat out a mouthful of blood, his face looking terrible.
Xiang Tian instinctively moved beside Wang Zhan, whispered in his ear, "This person is so strong,likely to become a formidable adversary."
Wang Zhan didn’t speak, his gaze remained on Ji Ce.
"In that case, we’ll meet again if fate allows."
After Ji Ce took a couple more glances at Wang Zhan, he didn’t continue speaking and led the group into Captive Dragon Abyss.
As they departed, Wang Zhan watched their backs, then asked, "Who are those people?"
"Damn bastards from Xuanyi City."
Si Ming hugged his shoulders and said, "The deputy city master of Xuanyi City. It is said that this person has also stepped into the realm of the Tribal Patriarch, his strength not to be underestimated, comparable to our deputy city master. However, this person is extremely arrogant in daily life; even in Xuanyi City, few people admire him."
Wang Zhan nodded. This point he naturally could see for himself.
Ling Fei Yun gave Si Ming a look, after which the latter didn’t continue speaking.
"Brother Wang, those flies have already left, so let’s not waste any more time. Shall we enter the Captive Dragon Abyss now?"
Wang Zhan nodded, made a gesture to invite them, and then saw Ling Fei Yun and others proceed ahead.
Behind him, Sword Spirit slowly emerged from the Great Void Divine Sword.
She glanced at Wang Zhan, then frowned and said, "The strength of that guy just now was very strong, far beyond what Ling Fei Yun can handle. Their statements are just to glorify Ling Fei Yun."
Wang Zhan nodded. This he naturally also understood.
After all, as soon as that person appeared, he already saw through that person’s means.
Even if they were to clash, not using too many trump cards, he couldn’t guarantee an overwhelming victory against that person.
"Moreover, our purpose here is also for the True Dragon War Venerable. It seems things have become somewhat tricky."
"All the experts in the North Netherworld Domain have already gathered here. Although the True Dragon War Venerable has no chance of survival against everyone joining forces, once the True Dragon War Venerable dies and the crystal core appears, surely everyone will make a move. Then it will be a fierce battle. You all need to be careful in dealing with it."
"But since we’ve come here, we cannot return empty-handed."
Sword Spirit seemed to resonate with Wang Zhan.
Over the years, Wang Zhan has also disliked wasting his time aimlessly. He also has a strong sense of purpose in everything he does.
He glanced at Sword Spirit and then smiled and said, "Don’t worry, whoever stands in our way, as long as they obstruct my path, I’ll kill them directly."
Sword Spirit grinned but didn’t continue speaking.
"Brother Wang."
Xiang Tian glanced at Wang Zhan, then said, "Just now, those people’s strength is obviously stronger than the people from North City. Why not ally with them and instead stick with these North City folk?"
Wang Zhan said faintly, "Strong allies pose greater threats to us. After all, we need not only to look at those people in front but also be cautious of those behind who might stab us at any time."
"So that’s how it is."
Xiang Tian scratched his head and laughed.
Standing aside, Luo Xue rolled her eyes at him, then said, "Don’t question Brother Wang’s plans anymore. We’ve been together for so long, haven’t you figured out Brother Wang’s character yet?"
"He always acts meticulously, with every step planned, no need for you to worry about anything."
Xiang Tian awkwardly laughed a bit. Despite his growing temper, he not only obeyed Wang Zhan’s arrangements but also never made things difficult for Luo Xue; perhaps this is their friendship.
Time passed by, second by second.
After Wang Zhan and the others traveled through Captive Dragon Abyss for a while, they reached deep inside Captive Dragon Abyss.
Looking forward, there was a bottomless pool in front.
However, the pool was extremely eerie, entirely black, and its extraordinary nature was evident at a glance.
Wang Zhan slightly squinted his eyes, stared at the black pool for a while, then said faintly, "I suppose the True Dragon War Venerable should be hiding here, right?"
"How do you know?"
Xiang Tian asked curiously beside him.
Wang Zhan pointed at the black pool and smiled, explaining, "I can sense the energy fluctuations within this pool. Surely, this is the place where the True Dragon War Venerable cultivates, and it’s likely he has sensed our presence."
"Then why hasn’t he come out?"
Xiang Tian rubbed his fists disdainfully and said, "It seems that the True Dragon War Venerable is not as fierce as rumored. If someone enters my territory, no matter who they are, I’ll beat them until they’re running around in circles."
"But now that we’ve arrived here, about to reach his doorstep, yet he’s indifferent. It’s utterly laughable."
Wang Zhan didn’t pay attention. Actually, the True Dragon War Venerable is quite smart. He probably knows the people between the four cities are not harmonious, maybe he’s also waiting for an opportunity.
Once these people clash, it gives him a chance to not only escape the current predicament but perhaps also kill all these people.
Not far away, a sound of footsteps came, and Wang Zhan and others followed the sound to see Ji Ce leading the people from Xuanyi City arriving.
"Unexpectedly, what a coincidence."
Ji Ce glanced at Wang Zhan, then smiled and said, "I expected that we would meet soon, but I didn’t expect it to be so fast. Have you considered yet whether to join our camp?"
"Damn it!"
