Chapter 2386: Chapter 2390: Struggle
Seeing the appearance of the Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor, Hu Yiqiu and Jiang Chen’s faces suddenly became unsightly.
Because this appearance wasn’t summoned by the two of them, but by the young man from Qingwang Residence, which meant something they understood very well.
"Haha! Haha... Are you surprised?"
The young man laughed openly: "Although I didn’t make it to the auction, I happened to meet Senior Ling Tian upon arrival and had a chat. Senior Ling Tian is quite interested in the Sky-Cleaving Spear!"
"Senior Ling Tian, I have already agreed to let you observe the Sky-Cleaving Spear. Why would you go against your word?"
Jiang Chen looked solemnly at the Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor.
If he stands on Qingwang Residence’s side today, it would be dangerous for me and my master!
"I want more than just to observe!"
The Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor looked coldly at Jiang Chen: "Give me the Sky-Cleaving Spear along with its legacy and the Dao Fruit merged within the spear, and I won’t interfere in your matters!"
"Dao Fruit!?"
"Is there a Dao Fruit within the Sky-Cleaving Spear?!"
Tan Ming and the others exclaimed, showing a hint of greed in their eyes.
Buzz!
The Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor’s entire body erupted with a commanding aura, pressing down heavily on Tan Ming and the others.
"There’s no need for the Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor to get angry; we were just surprised to hear about the Dao Fruit."
An icy aura emerged on the palace-garbed woman’s body, blocking the Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor’s pressure.
The Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor’s pupils contracted, looking at the palace-garbed woman with a hint of apprehension.
"Please rest assured, Senior Ling Tian; the Sky-Cleaving Spear is promised to you and certainly belongs to you. We only want the Five Elements Emperor Slayer Array."
The young master hurriedly spoke to reassure the Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor.
The Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor glanced at the young master, eyes flickered with caution, then turned to Jiang Chen and said coldly: "Hand over the Sky-Cleaving Spear!"
"It seems, asking for help is never as good as relying on oneself!"
Jiang Chen spoke leisurely, an Ancient Jade appearing in his hand.
The situation before us can’t be resisted by just the master and apprentice alone.
"Young Jiang, I’ll hold them off, and you take the opportunity to leave!"
Hu Yiqiu didn’t notice the Ancient Jade in Jiang Chen’s hand, quietly instructed, stepping in front of Jiang Chen, staring angrily at the Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor and the others: "Perhaps, this is my chance for breakthrough, don’t worry about me, these people can’t keep me!"
Breakthrough chance?
Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback, clutching the Ancient Jade tightly.
Ever since Hu Yiqiu’s Primordial Spirit recovered, he directly broke through to the Late Integration Realm, and over the past two years, his cultivation strength steadily increased, perhaps due to accumulated efforts, already having one foot into the Integration Realm Peak. Now saying this, he must have sensed a chance for breakthrough.
If I bring old master Jin here, wouldn’t I hinder the master’s breakthrough?
Jiang Chen furrowed his brows slightly, hesitating flashed in his eyes.
"Master, can you hold off those three Integration Realm experts?"
Jiang Chen looked at Hu Yiqiu with a bit of worry.
"Rest assured, don’t underestimate your master!"
Hu Yiqiu smiled with confidence.
Jiang Chen glanced at their lineup; even if Hu Yiqiu held off those three Integration Realm experts, he still lacked confidence in escaping. The young master is only at the Initial Stage of Virtual Refinement Realm, not a threat to me, but Tan Ming is at the Virtual Refinement Realm Peak, I definitely can’t escape his pursuit.
Hmm?
Suddenly, Jiang Chen, Hu Yiqiu, the Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor, the palace-garbed woman, and the mid-stage Integration Realm elder all turned to look in one direction.
Swoosh!
Wherever their gazes landed, a silhouette swiftly approached, before even revealing themselves, a hurried shout rang out: "Elder Hu, Junior Jiang, those Qingwang Residence people..."
Halfway through the words, the newcomer revealed their figure, noticing Tan Ming and the others, and swallowed the rest back.
"Senior Zhuo?"
Jiang Chen looked at the newcomer in surprise.
The visitor was Zhuo Bufan, who had just separated not long ago under the alias Fan Buzhuo!
"Fan Buzhuo, you’ve been ruining our plans repeatedly, and now you come right into our trap."
Tan Ming sneered coldly: "Today, we’ll clean up even you together!"
Zhuo Bufan’s face turned icy, stepping up beside Jiang Chen and Hu Yiqiu, his expression serious with a hint of doubt: "Wanqiu’s people discovered the young master Tan Zhengqian of Qingwang Residence arrived in Sky-Cleaving City, worried they’d hurt you two, so Wanqiu helped block them, how come..."
"Mu Wanqiu?"
Jiang Chen curled a cold smile: "Senior Zhuo, do you think she’d offend Qingwang Residence for us? Though the master and Princess Chang have a past, the relationship is unclear, likely Mu Wanqiu has already abandoned us in weighing the pros and cons!"
"How is that possible? Wanqiu is also a student of the academy!"
Zhuo Bufan frowned, the hint of doubt evident in his eyes.
"Haha, Fan Buzhuo, are you still counting on Mu Residence’s people to save you?"
The young master Tan Zhengqian laughed aloud: "It’s well known you’ve saved that woman Mu Wanqiu multiple times, only you probably didn’t know what kind of person you’re saving?"
"Mu Residence is now at the brink of survival, do you think she’d offend my Qingwang Residence for you two? Since we’ve acted today, it’s a life-and-death situation, do you think Mu Wanqiu dares to gamble Mu Residence’s survival on your victory?"
"This..." Zhuo Bufan’s face changed, revealing deep disappointment.
"Young Zhuo, take Young Jiang and leave!"
Hu Yiqiu spoke deeply.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!
The brilliant Great Dao Divine Light soared into the sky, Hu Yiqiu’s figure slowly rising, emanating an awe-inspiring Sword Intent. He slapped his wine gourd, conjuring a Longsword made of liquor in his hand.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!
A turbulent river appeared above Hu Yiqiu, the fragrance of alcohol spilling out, instantly covering a radius of ten miles.
"Go!"
Hu Yiqiu shouted, his figure blurred as he rushed towards the Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor and others.
Zhuo Bufan’s face changed, pulling Jiang Chen along, leaping toward the depths of the forest.
"Where do you think you’re going!"
A loud shout rang out as the Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor moved to pursue them.
"I’ll leave you all here!"
Hu Yiqiu shouted loudly: "Drunken Sword Cuts Wansheng!"
Swoosh!
The river’s divine light flourished, a towering giant sword formed, targeting the Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor, the palace-garbed woman, and the mid-stage Integration Realm elder, splitting into three ferocious attacks.
"Quite the drunken sword madman, taking on three of us, today we’ll behead you first!"
The palace-garbed woman’s pupils shrank; Hu Yiqiu’s strike posed a fatal threat. Alarmed, she shouted: "Sky-Piercer Sword Emperor, Elder Sun, join forces to cut him down, those two kids can’t escape!"
"We’re going to chase them!"
Meanwhile, Tan Zhengqian quickly maneuvered, bypassing Hu Yiqiu and headed in the direction Jiang Chen and Zhuo Bufan had gone, with Tan Ming close behind.
Hu Yiqiu showed a hint of concern but did not try to intercept Tan Ming and Tan Zhengqian, he needed to hold the Sky-Cleaving Spear Emperor and the other two down tightly. If any one of them managed a maneuver, Jiang Chen and Zhuo Bufan would be in danger!
