'Everyone has been so kind to me.'
'If I were to be defeated by the protagonist, they would certainly be devastated.'
'Then, one by one, they would offer their lives and possessions to the protagonist on a silver platter, until the Starry Abyss Sect was completely handed over. Ah, such a familiar plot...'
As Jiang Chen responded to everyone, he couldn't help but smile inwardly.
With his presence.
He was determined to turn the tide and alter the plot!
At that very moment.
"We've arrived!"
"The location of the Cave Heaven secret realm is just ahead!"
Sect Master Feng Jun suddenly interjected, reminding everyone.
"We're here!"
"This place is... the Forsaken Serenity Mountain Range!?"
"The Forsaken Serenity Mountain Range? Isn't this a barren land with scarce spiritual qi? The Cave Heaven secret realm is actually located here!?"
"This place, where even ordinary plants struggle to survive and there are hardly any birds to be seen, is actually where the Cave Heaven secret realm is located. It's truly beyond anyone's expectations!"
"Perhaps it's precisely because this place is so ordinary and unrelated to cultivation that the Cave Heaven secret realm was only discovered now!"
"Yes, that makes sense!"
"..."
Everyone leaned on the railing, looking down from the deck, and observed a desolate and withered landscape, which immediately sparked a flurry of discussion!
'The Cave Heaven secret realm is situated in a desolate land devoid of spiritual qi.'
'Ah, another familiar setting!'
'Within this secret realm, there could either be a great demon absorbing the spiritual qi, or some kind of ultimate treasure, or other incredible opportunities...'
'If the protagonist appeared, these great opportunities would have been prepared for him, and he would undoubtedly overcome all obstacles and reap all the benefits!'
'However, now that I'm here, hehe!'
A cold smile appeared on Jiang Chen's lips.
Suddenly.
Two black dots appeared in front of the spirit boat.
Upon closer inspection, they were two flying artifacts.
One was a massive kite, and the other was a colossal broadsword!
"Floating Spirit Sect!"
"Heavenly Blade School!"
"These are the other two major sects in our Mysterious Truth Continent, on par with our Starry Abyss Sect!"
"They arrived even earlier than us!"
"This time, in the Cave Heaven secret realm competition, it's first a contest between the three continents, then followed by the competition between sects. We can join forces with these two major sects!"
"..."
Everyone engaged in another round of lively discussion.
Shortly after, the ethereal spirit boat of the Starry Abyss Sect glided between the kite and the broadsword.
"Daoist Friend Feng Jun!"
A man and a woman, both esteemed Mysterious Platform realm experts, greeted Feng Jun with hands clasped together.
"Daoist Friend Shao Yun! Daoist Friend Xia Hou!"
Feng Jun reciprocated the gesture, "Have the delegates from the Bright Cloud Continent and the Snowy Wind Continent not arrived yet?"
"Not yet!"
Shao Yun, the sect master of the Floating Spirit Sect, shook her head. However, before she could elaborate further, seven colossal flying artifacts emerged in the distance.
These flying artifacts comprised spirit boats, soaring swords, snowflakes, and more.
As it turned out, the parties from the Snowy Wind Continent and the Bright Cloud Continent had arrived simultaneously!
With the teams from the three continents converging.
A trace of tension gradually permeated the air, akin to gunpowder on the verge of ignition.
The atmosphere grew increasingly taut and frigid!
Potent auras emanated from the bodies of the experts, intertwining high above, making it appear as though the very air had ceased to flow!
'Villain's Eye!'
Jiang Chen stood on the deck, his mind agitated, as his gaze scanned across numerous formidable figures.
In due course.
His eyes focused on an unassuming youth donning a plain black robe, with a nondescript face, inconspicuously crouching in a corner.
This seemingly ordinary youth was none other than the protagonist!
[Name: Ye Fan
Realm: Middle-stage Spiritual Awakening
Status: Protagonist
Heavenly Fate Value: 9968/9968]
'Ye Fan!'
'A quintessential protagonist name!'
'Furthermore, a Heavenly Fate Value nearing ten thousand!'
'This Ye Fan far surpasses Lin Feng!'
Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes and discreetly averted his gaze to prevent drawing the attention of the other party.
Ye Fan appeared unassuming, likely adept at concealing his true capabilities.
If Jiang Chen stared at him for too long, it might render Ye Fan even more vigilant!
Upon redirecting his gaze.
Jiang Chen employed the Villain's Eye to scrutinize the others around him.
Instantaneously!
A series of panels materialized, all showcasing supporting characters!
Moreover.
Jiang Chen discovered that he could now peruse the panels of the Starry Abyss Sect disciples nearby, which indicated they had transitioned from mere passersby to supporting characters.
'Incredible!'
'Everyone here is your supporting character!'
Jiang Chen's gaze grew icy as he began to assess the Fate Value of each supporting character.
By examining the Fate Value of the supporting characters, he could estimate their lifespans and determine when they might meet their demise.
Nonetheless.
There were quite a few individuals this time, and they were in a competitive relationship, so the fatalities might not necessarily be attributable to the protagonist.
Hence, anticipating the protagonist's actions this time proved even more formidable!
'Nevertheless.'
'I can still deduce from the supporting characters with the highest Fate Values.'
'These individuals are likely to endure until the end, either because they harbor no animosity towards the protagonist and manage to persist, or because they are close allies of the protagonist and may collaborate!'
'Of course, the most plausible scenario remains the protagonist acting autonomously.'
'...'
Jiang Chen scrutinized each person one by one, rapidly contemplating in his mind, ensuring no detail went unnoticed!
In due time.
Jiang Chen acquired a general understanding of the supporting characters in this narrative.
Firstly, there were the sect masters from various sects.
Essentially, aside from Feng Jun, whose Fate Value was comparatively low, the others appeared quite ordinary, aligning with the Fate Value of Mysterious Platform realm experts.
Moreover, regarding their strength.
Their realms were predominantly in the Late-stage Mysterious Platform, nearing the Heavenly Origin realm!
Furthermore.
The Fate Values of the elder-level members from the different sects were relatively lower within the Starry Abyss Sect, but their cultivation bases were fairly alike.
The sect masters and elder-level figures from all factions wouldn't personally venture into the Cave Heaven secret realm, thus eliminating the possibility of their demise within.
As for the disciples belonging to the various sects.
Jiang Chen discovered that the Fate Values of the majority of his own faction's disciples were exceptionally low, even encompassing chief disciple Duan Ziming!
Their Fate Values were so dismal that it was evident they were destined to perish within the Cave Heaven secret realm.
As for the disciples from the other sects.
Their Fate Values were significantly higher than those of the Starry Abyss Sect.
A select few possessed especially elevated Fate Values, suggesting that they would likely obtain substantial advantages within the Cave Heaven secret realm.
Concerning these individuals.
Jiang Chen kept a watchful eye on them all!
Simultaneously.
'Jiang Chen!'
'Starry Abyss Sect's Jiang Chen!'
'How dare you meddle and disrupt the affairs of our Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain! Today, I will ensure you die with no whole bones left!'
'...'
Aboard the floating artifact of the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain, an old man on the verge of entering the Heavenly Origin realm cast a murderous gaze upon Jiang Chen.
This individual was none other than the sect master of the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain, Gao Zhang!
The incidents in Autumn Glory City.
Through various intelligence sources, the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain had already become aware of the overall situation.
For instance, Jiang Chen had slain the individuals from the Illusory Slaying Tower, and he had also taken Ning Xian into the Starry Abyss Sect.
As a result.
Gao Zhang's animosity towards Jiang Chen had penetrated deep into his very core!
Had it not been for Jiang Chen, he would have already obtained the Thousand Green Pill Heart Records!
'Everyone has been so kind to me.'
'If I were to be defeated by the protagonist, they would certainly be devastated.'
'Then, one by one, they would offer their lives and possessions to the protagonist on a silver platter, until the Starry Abyss Sect was completely handed over. Ah, such a familiar plot...'
As Jiang Chen responded to everyone, he couldn't help but smile inwardly.
With his presence.
He was determined to turn the tide and alter the plot!
At that very moment.
"We've arrived!"
"The location of the Cave Heaven secret realm is just ahead!"
Sect Master Feng Jun suddenly interjected, reminding everyone.
"We're here!"
"This place is... the Forsaken Serenity Mountain Range!?"
"The Forsaken Serenity Mountain Range? Isn't this a barren land with scarce spiritual qi? The Cave Heaven secret realm is actually located here!?"
"This place, where even ordinary plants struggle to survive and there are hardly any birds to be seen, is actually where the Cave Heaven secret realm is located. It's truly beyond anyone's expectations!"
"Perhaps it's precisely because this place is so ordinary and unrelated to cultivation that the Cave Heaven secret realm was only discovered now!"
"Yes, that makes sense!"
"..."
Everyone leaned on the railing, looking down from the deck, and observed a desolate and withered landscape, which immediately sparked a flurry of discussion!
'The Cave Heaven secret realm is situated in a desolate land devoid of spiritual qi.'
'Ah, another familiar setting!'
'Within this secret realm, there could either be a great demon absorbing the spiritual qi, or some kind of ultimate treasure, or other incredible opportunities...'
'If the protagonist appeared, these great opportunities would have been prepared for him, and he would undoubtedly overcome all obstacles and reap all the benefits!'
'However, now that I'm here, hehe!'
A cold smile appeared on Jiang Chen's lips.
Suddenly.
Two black dots appeared in front of the spirit boat.
Upon closer inspection, they were two flying artifacts.
One was a massive kite, and the other was a colossal broadsword!
"Floating Spirit Sect!"
"Heavenly Blade School!"
"These are the other two major sects in our Mysterious Truth Continent, on par with our Starry Abyss Sect!"
"They arrived even earlier than us!"
"This time, in the Cave Heaven secret realm competition, it's first a contest between the three continents, then followed by the competition between sects. We can join forces with these two major sects!"
"..."
Everyone engaged in another round of lively discussion.
Shortly after, the ethereal spirit boat of the Starry Abyss Sect glided between the kite and the broadsword.
"Daoist Friend Feng Jun!"
A man and a woman, both esteemed Mysterious Platform realm experts, greeted Feng Jun with hands clasped together.
"Daoist Friend Shao Yun! Daoist Friend Xia Hou!"
Feng Jun reciprocated the gesture, "Have the delegates from the Bright Cloud Continent and the Snowy Wind Continent not arrived yet?"
"Not yet!"
Shao Yun, the sect master of the Floating Spirit Sect, shook her head. However, before she could elaborate further, seven colossal flying artifacts emerged in the distance.
These flying artifacts comprised spirit boats, soaring swords, snowflakes, and more.
As it turned out, the parties from the Snowy Wind Continent and the Bright Cloud Continent had arrived simultaneously!
With the teams from the three continents converging.
A trace of tension gradually permeated the air, akin to gunpowder on the verge of ignition.
The atmosphere grew increasingly taut and frigid!
Potent auras emanated from the bodies of the experts, intertwining high above, making it appear as though the very air had ceased to flow!
'Villain's Eye!'
Jiang Chen stood on the deck, his mind agitated, as his gaze scanned across numerous formidable figures.
In due course.
His eyes focused on an unassuming youth donning a plain black robe, with a nondescript face, inconspicuously crouching in a corner.
This seemingly ordinary youth was none other than the protagonist!
[Name: Ye Fan
Realm: Middle-stage Spiritual Awakening
Status: Protagonist
Heavenly Fate Value: 9968/9968]
'Ye Fan!'
'A quintessential protagonist name!'
'Furthermore, a Heavenly Fate Value nearing ten thousand!'
'This Ye Fan far surpasses Lin Feng!'
Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes and discreetly averted his gaze to prevent drawing the attention of the other party.
Ye Fan appeared unassuming, likely adept at concealing his true capabilities.
If Jiang Chen stared at him for too long, it might render Ye Fan even more vigilant!
Upon redirecting his gaze.
Jiang Chen employed the Villain's Eye to scrutinize the others around him.
Instantaneously!
A series of panels materialized, all showcasing supporting characters!
Moreover.
Jiang Chen discovered that he could now peruse the panels of the Starry Abyss Sect disciples nearby, which indicated they had transitioned from mere passersby to supporting characters.
'Incredible!'
'Everyone here is your supporting character!'
Jiang Chen's gaze grew icy as he began to assess the Fate Value of each supporting character.
By examining the Fate Value of the supporting characters, he could estimate their lifespans and determine when they might meet their demise.
Nonetheless.
There were quite a few individuals this time, and they were in a competitive relationship, so the fatalities might not necessarily be attributable to the protagonist.
Hence, anticipating the protagonist's actions this time proved even more formidable!
'Nevertheless.'
'I can still deduce from the supporting characters with the highest Fate Values.'
'These individuals are likely to endure until the end, either because they harbor no animosity towards the protagonist and manage to persist, or because they are close allies of the protagonist and may collaborate!'
'Of course, the most plausible scenario remains the protagonist acting autonomously.'
'...'
Jiang Chen scrutinized each person one by one, rapidly contemplating in his mind, ensuring no detail went unnoticed!
In due time.
Jiang Chen acquired a general understanding of the supporting characters in this narrative.
Firstly, there were the sect masters from various sects.
Essentially, aside from Feng Jun, whose Fate Value was comparatively low, the others appeared quite ordinary, aligning with the Fate Value of Mysterious Platform realm experts.
Moreover, regarding their strength.
Their realms were predominantly in the Late-stage Mysterious Platform, nearing the Heavenly Origin realm!
Furthermore.
The Fate Values of the elder-level members from the different sects were relatively lower within the Starry Abyss Sect, but their cultivation bases were fairly alike.
The sect masters and elder-level figures from all factions wouldn't personally venture into the Cave Heaven secret realm, thus eliminating the possibility of their demise within.
As for the disciples belonging to the various sects.
Jiang Chen discovered that the Fate Values of the majority of his own faction's disciples were exceptionally low, even encompassing chief disciple Duan Ziming!
Their Fate Values were so dismal that it was evident they were destined to perish within the Cave Heaven secret realm.
As for the disciples from the other sects.
Their Fate Values were significantly higher than those of the Starry Abyss Sect.
A select few possessed especially elevated Fate Values, suggesting that they would likely obtain substantial advantages within the Cave Heaven secret realm.
Concerning these individuals.
Jiang Chen kept a watchful eye on them all!
Simultaneously.
'Jiang Chen!'
'Starry Abyss Sect's Jiang Chen!'
'How dare you meddle and disrupt the affairs of our Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain! Today, I will ensure you die with no whole bones left!'
'...'
Aboard the floating artifact of the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain, an old man on the verge of entering the Heavenly Origin realm cast a murderous gaze upon Jiang Chen.
This individual was none other than the sect master of the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain, Gao Zhang!
The incidents in Autumn Glory City.
Through various intelligence sources, the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain had already become aware of the overall situation.
For instance, Jiang Chen had slain the individuals from the Illusory Slaying Tower, and he had also taken Ning Xian into the Starry Abyss Sect.
As a result.
Gao Zhang's animosity towards Jiang Chen had penetrated deep into his very core!
Had it not been for Jiang Chen, he would have already obtained the Thousand Green Pill Heart Records!
