Chapter 213: Chapter 166: Yan Chen, Won’t Necessarily Lose
"By the way, System, what is Yan Chen’s current Realm?"
She remembered his previous information only showed the Ultimate Venerable Stage, without specifying the exact level.
Now that he’s returned from his tribulation, he must have reached a new height.
[Yan Chen successfully passed his tribulation. He’s at the Ultimate Venerable Peak now, Host. He’s just one step away from surpassing the Ultimate Venerable Realm.]
[His Cultivation is about the same as Feng Qianyan’s, but as for whose power is stronger, it’s hard to say.]
Hearing that Yan Chen was also at the Ultimate Venerable Peak, Jiang Yunnuan breathed a sigh of relief.
’The Nine Heavens Divine Fire and the World Purification Divine Punishment are powerful, but the Devouring Power and Earth Power aren’t bad either, right?’
’As long as his Cultivation isn’t suppressed, Yan Chen might not necessarily lose. No wonder he was so confident.’
"By the way, why can all the Ultimate Venerable Stage Powerhouses hear my conversations with you?"
[Er, Host, I’ve thought about this question very deeply. Ultimate Venerable Stage Powerhouses can probably capture Divine Sense, and since you and I converse using Divine Sense, that’s why they can hear us.]
"Fine. Then I have to give you a very stern warning. From now on, if you detect any Ultimate Venerable Stage Powerhouses, just shut up and play dumb. Don’t you dare make a peep and reveal any secrets. Got it?"
[I’ll remember, Host. I’ll be sure to be careful from now on.]
The System promised, sounding wronged.
Jiang Yunnuan couldn’t be bothered with it anymore. Her gaze returned to the sky, only to find that the two men’s figures had completely vanished. All that remained was a brilliant blaze of fire and a black tornado smashing into each other again and again.
The two forces collided at an incredible speed, tracing all sorts of lines across the sky and making her too dizzy to see clearly.
*Sigh!*
’I thought I’d get to see two peerless masters trading blows move for move. I didn’t expect it to just be a clash of Divine Power. So clean, simple, and brutal. What’s there to even watch?’
’Oh well, I’ll just wait for the results.’
Jiang Yunnuan sat on the ground, cupping her cheeks in her hands as she stared into the sky, lost in thought.
Time passed, bit by bit.
The blaze of fire and the black tornado in the sky suddenly stopped.
Feng Qianyan stood amidst endless flames, his expression grave as he watched the man opposite him. There was something strange about that man; neither the Nine Heavens Divine Fire nor the World Purification Divine Punishment could harm him in the slightest.
If that wasn’t enough, the man was actually trying to devour and absorb his power. It was simply outrageous.
How could such a heaven-defying power exist in this world?
If his Cultivation hadn’t been half a step higher, suppressing the man, he really would have been devoured.
Meanwhile, Yan Chen’s heart also grew heavy.
The man before him was truly one of the Human Clan’s finest. His Cultivation was profound and his Divine Power was immense. For the first time, Yan Chen’s ever-victorious Devouring Power had hit a wall.
’No, I have to form a contract with my little pet. I also have to make sure that guy never shows up to bother her again. I cannot lose!’
A glint flashed in Yan Chen’s eyes. With a flick of his wrist, a majestic power swept towards Feng Qianyan like a tidal wave.
Seeing this, Feng Qianyan’s eyelids twitched. The flame insignia on his forehead lit up as he hurriedly circulated his power to defend. The two world-destroying forces clashed once more.
BANG... BANG...
Suddenly, the sound of heavy objects hitting the ground startled Jiang Yunnuan out of her daze. She looked up to see two figures had crashed to the earth.
’Is it over?’
’Is it finally over?’
She froze for a moment, then quickly got up and ran towards one of the figures, pulling him into her arms and looking at him with a face full of concern.
"Yan Chen, are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?"
She looked him over. Other than his hair and clothes being a little scorched, there were no obvious injuries. But his face was deathly pale, as if all his energy had been drained.
Sometimes, internal injuries are more fatal than external ones.
Because of this, Jiang Yunnuan’s heart was in her throat, her nerves stretched taut, not daring to relax for even a second.
Hearing her voice, Yan Chen struggled to open his eyes and slowly shook his head.
’My power is just completely drained, and I’m dead tired. I just want to sleep. Nothing major. That guy is indeed powerful, but it’s not so easy to injure me.’
’Then again, I couldn’t injure him either.’
"As long as you’re okay. Quick, drink something to get your strength back."
Jiang Yunnuan quickly took out some milk mixed with Spirit Water from her space and fed it to him.
As the rich, fragrant liquid went down his throat, a pure power quickly flowed to his limbs and bones, and his lost stamina gradually returned.
After finishing the bottle, Yan Chen moved out of her embrace, rubbed his forehead, and lifted his gaze to look at Feng Qianyan not far away.
The man’s scarlet pupils were watching them, his gaze exceptionally calm, betraying no emotion.
"Well? This match... who won and who lost?"
Yan Chen raised an eyebrow, his voice cold.
Naturally, he received no response.
The man with hair like fire and a bewitching face was in the same state Yan Chen had been in moments before: his power was completely drained, his inner core was depleted, and his stamina was gone. He didn’t even have the strength to open his mouth, let alone speak.
"What’s there to say about the match? It was a draw, so it ends here. Yan Chen, form a contract with me. Right now."
Jiang Yunnuan reached out, hooked his finger with hers, and her voice was exceptionally domineering.
Hearing this, Yan Chen turned to look at her, a faint smile gracing the corners of his cool, handsome lips.
"I’m very possessive, you know. I can overlook your past Contractors, but from now on, you’re not allowed to form a contract with anyone else. That includes him."
He tilted his chin slightly, gesturing toward Feng Qianyan in the distance, and reached out to lift her face.
"Between him and me, you can only choose one. Are you sure you want to choose me? Think carefully before you answer."
’Between him and Feng Qianyan, what was there even to think about?’
’Of course I’m choosing him!’
Jiang Yunnuan immediately threw her arms around him and nodded emphatically. "Mhm, mhm, mhm, I’ve thought it over! I’m choosing you. I’m absolutely sure."
"No regrets?"
"Never."
She answered without a second thought, not hesitating for even a moment.
’Anyway, I only need to complete four capture-target missions to pass, so what do I need Feng Qianyan for?’
’What’s there to regret?’
’Thinking about it, the System is actually pretty decent. It triggered six capture targets but only requires me to complete four, giving me some room to choose.’
"Mm, so obedient. In that case, I’ll satisfy you."
Being chosen so decisively once again put him in an excellent mood. A smile curled his lips, making his cool, aloof face come alive with such vibrancy that it was breathtakingly handsome.
Jiang Yunnuan’s heart pounded wildly once more.
’When I think about it, among all the capture targets, regardless of whether feelings were involved, Jun Yao and the others were all supposed to belong to the original owner of this body. Only he belongs completely and utterly to me.’
’I can’t help but think about taking him with me when I complete the missions and leave.’
"Then what are we waiting for? Let’s go! Let’s get out of here and form our contract."
Jiang Yunnuan pulled him to his feet, eager to leave.
Yan Chen let her pull him up. He wrapped an arm around her waist and turned his head to look at Feng Qianyan in the distance.
"You heard her. She chose me. From now on, you can show your face in front of her again when you can finally beat me."
