Chapter 2573: Chapter 2576: Contrast
Buzz!
The space vibrated violently, an ancient aura emanating from the tremulous space.
Wow!
Suddenly, a dazzling light appeared in front of Jin Tianqiong, and a slowly rotating vortex emerged in the void.
"Enter!"
Jin Tianqiong shouted in a low voice.
Whish, whish, whish!
Jiang Chen and the others dared not delay and rushed towards the vortex.
Zuo Qiqi, standing closer to Jin Tianqiong, was the first to charge towards the vortex. She glanced at Jiang Chen, who was following closely behind, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes. With a flick of her hand, a dark compass flew toward Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen’s eyes flashed with a cold light, and his brows furrowed. The two were too close at this time, and dodging would definitely delay entering the ancestral ground.
"Bastard!"
Yan Hu’s eyes flashed with a cold light, and his body moved to seize the compass.
This scene also made Jin Tianqiong and others frown. The eyes of Huo Qiong and the others flashed with cold light; the compass was obviously an array plate. They were all so close, and if Zuo Qiqi triggered the formation, they might also be affected.
"Spatial Shift!"
A low shout sounded, and Jiang Chen’s figure suddenly disappeared, appearing instantly in front of the vortex. At this moment, Zuo Qiqi was about to rush into the vortex, and she was immediately startled to see Jiang Chen suddenly appear.
"Scram!"
A low shout rang out, and five-colored brilliance burst out from Jiang Chen’s body, and a Five-Colored Sword Shadow slashed fiercely toward Zuo Qiqi.
Zuo Qiqi’s targeting had angered Jiang Chen. This was not the verbal targeting as before but an attempt to completely block him, cutting off his possibility of acquiring the Spiritual Fire!
"I don’t believe you dare to kill me!"
Zuo Qiqi’s face changed, gritting her teeth as she charged forward against the sword shadow. If she avoided this sword, she would lose the chance to enter the ancestral ground.
"Kill!"
A chill of killing intent surged from Jiang Chen, and the Five-Colored Sword Shadow accelerated towards Zuo Qiqi.
"Show mercy!"
Zuo Lincheng’s face changed, urgently calling out, moving to intercept the sword shadow.
"Roaring Thunder Palm!"
Crackle!
A burst of thunder sounded, and a blast of thunder became a palm shadow, fiercely striking Zuo Lincheng.
When Jiang Chen executed the Spatial Shift, Yan Hu stopped his movement. Seeing Zuo Lincheng trying to help Zuo Qiqi, he immediately turned to attack him!
Zuo Lincheng’s face changed, just about to make a move, when a voice filled with resentment sounded.
"Jiang Chen, I swear to never reconcile with you!"
Zuo Qiqi, seeing the sword shadow so close, felt her heart tremble. The killing intent emanating from Jiang Chen seemed almost tangible, making her feel Jiang Chen truly intended to kill her. She didn’t dare to gamble her life.
Her figure flickered as she descended below, avoiding the sword shadow!
Zuo Lincheng saw this and sidestepped to evade Yan Hu’s attack. He had no grudge against Jiang Chen; on the contrary, he admired him. Seeing the girl out of danger, he didn’t want to wound Yan Hu and create further grievances.
As for Zuo Qiqi being eliminated, that was just her own doing!
"Watch out!"
A startled cry sounded, and Huo Langtian moved toward Huo Qiong.
Behind Jiang Chen, Huo Qiong was rushing toward the vortex. Jiang Chen executed the Spatial Shift and dodged, leaving the array plate flying towards Huo Qiong. Just after Huo Qiong dodged the array plate, the Five-Colored Sword Shadow arrived.
Three of the five breaths had passed, and if he avoided this sword shadow, he might not have the chance to enter the ancestral ground!
"Brother Huo Qiong, just break through!"
As Huo Qiong hesitated, a voice called out.
Huo Qiong focused his eyes and saw Jiang Chen not rushing into the vortex first but waiting at the vortex’s opening.
Upon hearing this, Huo Qiong gritted his teeth, rushing toward the sword shadow, not believing Jiang Chen would still strike him.
Wow!
The Five-Colored Sword Shadow was collided with, and Huo Qiong only felt a weak force striking his chest. This force could only at most push him back and wouldn’t hurt him.
Huo Qiong’s body paused, just about to use spiritual power to advance when suddenly his shoulder was grabbed. Looking up, he saw Jiang Chen had arrived in front of him.
A pulling force came from his shoulder, and Jiang Chen pulled Huo Qiong toward the vortex. At the same time, Huo Qiong felt a palm against his back, pushing him faster toward the vortex.
At that moment, Huo Qiong felt warmth in his heart. Jiang Chen pulled him to bring him into the ancestral ground together, and he knew the hand behind him was Su Qingpeng, pushing him into the ancestral ground as well.
Jiang Chen and Su Qingpeng noticed each other’s actions, exchanged a smile, and the three almost simultaneously entered the vortex.
This scene sharply contrasted with Zuo Qiqi’s earlier actions, and for a moment, the plaza was filled with members of the Gold-devouring Rat Clan looking at Zuo Qiqi with mocking faces.
Bang!
Just as the three entered the vortex, a burst of energy sounded, and a mysterious ripple spread. The array plate thrown by Zuo Qiqi, dodged by Jiang Chen, Huo Qiong, and Su Qingpeng, struck a member of the Gold-devouring Rat Clan. Two individuals behind him were engulfed in a mist, unable to proceed further.
Buzz!
The space trembled, the vortex in front of Jin Tianqiong disappeared, and the five-breath time was up. Only Jiang Chen and the others had entered the ancestral ground!
When the sword shadow was shattered by Huo Qiong, Huo Langtian breathed a sigh of relief, and any anger in Zuo Lincheng’s heart towards Jiang Chen for nearly harming Zuo Qiqi disappeared.
Everyone knew Jiang Chen didn’t actually intend to kill Zuo Qiqi, merely scare or push her back!
"Our Gold-devouring Rat Clan has held over a hundred ancestor ground opening battles, and it’s the first time someone acted during this moment. Zuo Clan, very well!"
Jin Tianqiong spoke with a sullen face, glaring fiercely at Zuo Qiqi.
Although the Gold-devouring Rat Clan had decided they couldn’t subdue the Spiritual Fire, what if?
Every time they held this ancestral ground battle, they’d select the best clan member to enter, holding onto a sliver of hope, now destroyed by Zuo Qiqi.
First, it was Lin Zhong and his son, then two from the Nether Hall, and now Zuo Qiqi broke the rules, causing two Gold-devouring Rat Clan members to be trapped in the maze formation and unable to enter the ancestral ground, enraging Jin Tianqiong.
The ancestral ground space isn’t easily opened, and every opening requires significant effort from the Gold-devouring Rat Clan, sometimes taking months. Besides the Spiritual Fire, an elder’s Primordial Spirit from the clan is integrated into the ancestral ground. Opening it too frequently or unpreparedly may lead the injured elder’s Primordial Spirit to dissipate!
Zuo Lincheng’s expression changed slightly, glaring fiercely at Zuo Qiqi before turning and bowing deeply to Jin Tianqiong:
"Please, Clan Leader Jin, calm your anger. My daughter... my daughter was reckless. As an apology, our Zuo Clan will not take a penny from this transaction!"
