In this moment, Jiang Chen truly embodied the relentless deity of destruction's persona.
The mere sight of this filled the high-ranking members of the four major sects with a hidden dread!
Then, piloting the Black Crystal Sky Piercing Shuttle, Jiang Chen appeared before Feng Jun and his colleagues, a warm smile gracing his face.
"Greetings, Supreme Elder!"
A spark of respect shone in Feng Jun and the others' eyes as they offered a deep bow, their faces pallid from the awe-inspiring spectacle they had just witnessed.
"The main strength of the six major sects has been vanquished."
"This triumph is not my accomplishment alone."
"Hence, the rewards should be divided among all of us!"
Jiang Chen stated with a subtle smile, storing all the corpses into the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring before revealing the hundreds of storage artifacts he had amassed.
Upon hearing his proclamation, Feng Jun and the others were caught in a storm of surprise and elation!
The storage artifacts of the sect masters and elders from the Azure Jade Sect, the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain, and the other four major sects were all under Jiang Chen's command.
An inconceivable treasure, indeed!
Following that, Jiang Chen attentively scrutinized each storage artifact with his divine sense, marking out the objects that aroused his curiosity.
These encompassed top-grade cultivation methods, spiritual plants, and other resources like spiritual stones.
In conclusion.
"The spoils of war will be apportioned among the four major sects; each one will get an equitable portion."
Jiang Chen immediately passed the painstakingly selected hundreds of storage artifacts to Feng Jun.
"Understood!"
"We pledge to comply with the Supreme Elder's instructions!"
Upon receiving the storage artifacts from Jiang Chen, Feng Jun exhibited his respect with a deep bow.
Then, with a brief look at the war spoils, he was instantly filled with an overpowering joy.
A vast number of these storage artifacts belonged solely to the Mysterious Platform realm.
The sheer quantity of other resources was so colossal that it was beyond estimation.
The Heavenly Blade School, the Floating Spirit School, and the Ice Heart School were also suffused with delight.
Their appreciation for Jiang Chen was boundless.
Their initial decision to side with Jiang Chen had been tainted with skepticism, fearing that he might overlook them.
However, as the situation developed, their doubts were wholly unfounded.
Though their own sects could not rival the renown of the Starry Abyss Sect, they discovered themselves far from being disregarded.
Despite this, among the ecstatic crowd, two individuals held differing views.
Dissatisfied with the current setup, they desired to be considered equal to the Starry Abyss Sect in Jiang Chen's eyes.
Both of them masked their ambitions well, their eyes merely twinkling with a cryptic light as they covertly glanced at the person next to them.
As everyone was engrossed in the celebration, a contemplative spark emerged in Jiang Chen's gaze.
He stepped forward, addressing the gathered crowd.
"Who among you can precisely identify the whereabouts of the Illusory Slaying Tower's Lord?"
His inquiry reverberated among the people, abruptly halting their merriment.
Jiang Chen's purpose was transparent.
His next target was the Illusory Slaying Tower, even before news of the destruction of the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain had spread far and wide.
However, his true foe wasn't the entire organization but its leader - the father of Tian Wendong.
Pinpointing the man's location was an essential precursor to his plan.
Among the crowd, many were aware of the Illusory Slaying Tower's general location.
Yet, determining the exact position of its lord within a short time frame, without raising his suspicions? This task was easier contemplated than accomplished.
The group exchanged understanding glances, their silence answering Jiang Chen's question more eloquently than any spoken words.
Just as the situation seemed to reach an impasse, an Elder from the Heavenly Blade School stepped up.
His countenance bore the distinctive marks of resolve and capability.
"Supreme Elder, given a day's time, I can guarantee the revelation of the precise location of the Illusory Slaying Tower's Lord."
After offering a respectful bow to Jiang Chen, he confidently voiced this assurance, his tone steady and unwavering.
Upon hearing this commitment.
"Excellent!"
Jiang Chen acknowledged the Elder with an appreciative nod, announcing, "A reward will be bestowed if you complete this task."
Nevertheless.
"Supreme Elder, the honor is in assisting you. No reward is required."
The Elder from the Heavenly Blade School firmly negated, his voice echoing his humility.
Thereafter, without waiting for Jiang Chen's response, he offered a deep bow, then swiftly pivoted and vanished into his new mission.
Witnessing the man's hasty departure, Jiang Chen couldn't resist shaking his head, a hint of amusement glinting in his eyes.
Next, turning his attention to Feng Jun standing in front of him.
"We will await the accurate details from him. We will strategize our next move tomorrow."
Jiang Chen proclaimed, his voice then lowering to a more somber note as he addressed the whole congregation, "I want everyone to keep today's events strictly confidential within their respective sects."
He understood the potential repercussions if such information landed in the wrong hands.
If news of his ascension to the Heavenly Origin realm somehow reached Tian Wendong’s father, that man would undoubtedly choose to flee.
Securing promises of secrecy from the crowd, Jiang Chen retreated to the seclusion of his cabin.
In the meantime, the assembly, now free from immediate duties, occupied themselves with distributing the spoils from the six major sects.
...
Within a cabin of the Starry Abyss Sect's flying spirit boat, Jiang Chen sat in a lotus position on a plush futon, his eyes shut in deep meditation.
Suddenly, two figures from the Ice Heart School's flying artifact, and another two from the Floating Spirit Sect's, sprang out simultaneously from opposite directions, setting their trajectory towards the Starry Abyss Sect's flying spirit boat.
Due to his ever-alert divine sense, Jiang Chen was the first to notice this unusual activity.
His gaze landed on the four approaching figures, a frown forming on his otherwise composed face.
He recognized them instantly.
They were none other than Yu Jie, the sect master of the Ice Heart School and Shao Yun, the sect master of the Floating Spirit Sect, each escorted by their respective chief disciples, the stunning Miao Xiaorui and Mu Tao.
What struck him as odd was the change in these beautiful and courageous girls who he had observed fighting bravely in the secret realm, they now exhibited the disposition of demure maidens, their eyes cast down in what appeared to be bashful coyness.
After a moment of reflection, Jiang Chen deciphered this conundrum.
'Ah, these crafty old foxes!'
'They are capitalizing on the situation. Sending their most beautiful and capable disciples to win favor and secure influential positions.'
A cynical smile played at the corner of Jiang Chen's mouth as he muttered to himself.
This was a treatement commonly enjoyed by high-tier villains, where attractive women were sent to become maids or concubines, their dignity bartered for a seat at the table of power, a share of the villain's favor.
And occasionally, one of these beauties might be the Heroine, entwined with the destiny of a Son of the Heavenly Fate.
However, with the recent fall of Ye Fan, the possibility of a protagonist appearing at this juncture was almost non-existent.
As for the enchanting women presenting themselves at his doorstep, Jiang Chen was not one to refuse such voluntary gifts.
His lips twisted into an entertained smirk, reflecting on the bravery demonstrated by Miao Xiaorui and Mu Tao in the secret realm.
It didn't significantly influence his judgement, but their talent and courage were noteworthy.
In a blink of an eye, the foursome had reached the spirit boat.
A palpable tension pervaded the atmosphere as Shao Yun and Yu Jie locked gazes, annoyance radiating from their expressions.
"Yu Jie, I didn't anticipate meeting you here."
Shao Yun confessed, her voice brimming with surprise and irritation.
"Likewise, Shao Yun."
Yu Jie retorted tersely, the annoyance evident in her voice, "It appears we had the same thought."
It was frustrating to realize that the other had mirrored their own strategy, acting quickly to maximize their benefits.
However, the simultaneous arrival of both parties was a factor they hadn't foreseen.
They were gripped by uncertainty about Jiang Chen's reaction.
Lagging behind their sect masters, Mu Tao and Miao Xiaorui exchanged a nod and a friendly smile.
The trials in the secret realm had created a bond between them, making them far more amicable than their respective masters.
Meanwhile, their elders bickered.
Shao Yun and Yu Jie were embroiled in a trivial argument about who should have the privilege of meeting Jiang Chen first.
At that moment.
"Esteemed sect masters, I am already aware of your intentions."
"There is no need for further charade. Please take your leave."
Jiang Chen's voice rang out, sharp and clear. His tone exuded an authority that brooked no dispute.
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In this moment, Jiang Chen truly embodied the relentless deity of destruction's persona.
The mere sight of this filled the high-ranking members of the four major sects with a hidden dread!
Then, piloting the Black Crystal Sky Piercing Shuttle, Jiang Chen appeared before Feng Jun and his colleagues, a warm smile gracing his face.
"Greetings, Supreme Elder!"
A spark of respect shone in Feng Jun and the others' eyes as they offered a deep bow, their faces pallid from the awe-inspiring spectacle they had just witnessed.
"The main strength of the six major sects has been vanquished."
"This triumph is not my accomplishment alone."
"Hence, the rewards should be divided among all of us!"
Jiang Chen stated with a subtle smile, storing all the corpses into the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring before revealing the hundreds of storage artifacts he had amassed.
Upon hearing his proclamation, Feng Jun and the others were caught in a storm of surprise and elation!
The storage artifacts of the sect masters and elders from the Azure Jade Sect, the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain, and the other four major sects were all under Jiang Chen's command.
An inconceivable treasure, indeed!
Following that, Jiang Chen attentively scrutinized each storage artifact with his divine sense, marking out the objects that aroused his curiosity.
These encompassed top-grade cultivation methods, spiritual plants, and other resources like spiritual stones.
In conclusion.
"The spoils of war will be apportioned among the four major sects; each one will get an equitable portion."
Jiang Chen immediately passed the painstakingly selected hundreds of storage artifacts to Feng Jun.
"Understood!"
"We pledge to comply with the Supreme Elder's instructions!"
Upon receiving the storage artifacts from Jiang Chen, Feng Jun exhibited his respect with a deep bow.
Then, with a brief look at the war spoils, he was instantly filled with an overpowering joy.
A vast number of these storage artifacts belonged solely to the Mysterious Platform realm.
The sheer quantity of other resources was so colossal that it was beyond estimation.
The Heavenly Blade School, the Floating Spirit School, and the Ice Heart School were also suffused with delight.
Their appreciation for Jiang Chen was boundless.
Their initial decision to side with Jiang Chen had been tainted with skepticism, fearing that he might overlook them.
However, as the situation developed, their doubts were wholly unfounded.
Though their own sects could not rival the renown of the Starry Abyss Sect, they discovered themselves far from being disregarded.
Despite this, among the ecstatic crowd, two individuals held differing views.
Dissatisfied with the current setup, they desired to be considered equal to the Starry Abyss Sect in Jiang Chen's eyes.
Both of them masked their ambitions well, their eyes merely twinkling with a cryptic light as they covertly glanced at the person next to them.
As everyone was engrossed in the celebration, a contemplative spark emerged in Jiang Chen's gaze.
He stepped forward, addressing the gathered crowd.
"Who among you can precisely identify the whereabouts of the Illusory Slaying Tower's Lord?"
His inquiry reverberated among the people, abruptly halting their merriment.
Jiang Chen's purpose was transparent.
His next target was the Illusory Slaying Tower, even before news of the destruction of the Purple Bamboo Spirit Mountain had spread far and wide.
However, his true foe wasn't the entire organization but its leader - the father of Tian Wendong.
Pinpointing the man's location was an essential precursor to his plan.
Among the crowd, many were aware of the Illusory Slaying Tower's general location.
Yet, determining the exact position of its lord within a short time frame, without raising his suspicions? This task was easier contemplated than accomplished.
The group exchanged understanding glances, their silence answering Jiang Chen's question more eloquently than any spoken words.
Just as the situation seemed to reach an impasse, an Elder from the Heavenly Blade School stepped up.
His countenance bore the distinctive marks of resolve and capability.
"Supreme Elder, given a day's time, I can guarantee the revelation of the precise location of the Illusory Slaying Tower's Lord."
After offering a respectful bow to Jiang Chen, he confidently voiced this assurance, his tone steady and unwavering.
Upon hearing this commitment.
"Excellent!"
Jiang Chen acknowledged the Elder with an appreciative nod, announcing, "A reward will be bestowed if you complete this task."
Nevertheless.
"Supreme Elder, the honor is in assisting you. No reward is required."
The Elder from the Heavenly Blade School firmly negated, his voice echoing his humility.
Thereafter, without waiting for Jiang Chen's response, he offered a deep bow, then swiftly pivoted and vanished into his new mission.
Witnessing the man's hasty departure, Jiang Chen couldn't resist shaking his head, a hint of amusement glinting in his eyes.
Next, turning his attention to Feng Jun standing in front of him.
"We will await the accurate details from him. We will strategize our next move tomorrow."
Jiang Chen proclaimed, his voice then lowering to a more somber note as he addressed the whole congregation, "I want everyone to keep today's events strictly confidential within their respective sects."
He understood the potential repercussions if such information landed in the wrong hands.
If news of his ascension to the Heavenly Origin realm somehow reached Tian Wendong’s father, that man would undoubtedly choose to flee.
Securing promises of secrecy from the crowd, Jiang Chen retreated to the seclusion of his cabin.
In the meantime, the assembly, now free from immediate duties, occupied themselves with distributing the spoils from the six major sects.
...
Within a cabin of the Starry Abyss Sect's flying spirit boat, Jiang Chen sat in a lotus position on a plush futon, his eyes shut in deep meditation.
Suddenly, two figures from the Ice Heart School's flying artifact, and another two from the Floating Spirit Sect's, sprang out simultaneously from opposite directions, setting their trajectory towards the Starry Abyss Sect's flying spirit boat.
Due to his ever-alert divine sense, Jiang Chen was the first to notice this unusual activity.
His gaze landed on the four approaching figures, a frown forming on his otherwise composed face.
He recognized them instantly.
They were none other than Yu Jie, the sect master of the Ice Heart School and Shao Yun, the sect master of the Floating Spirit Sect, each escorted by their respective chief disciples, the stunning Miao Xiaorui and Mu Tao.
What struck him as odd was the change in these beautiful and courageous girls who he had observed fighting bravely in the secret realm, they now exhibited the disposition of demure maidens, their eyes cast down in what appeared to be bashful coyness.
After a moment of reflection, Jiang Chen deciphered this conundrum.
'Ah, these crafty old foxes!'
'They are capitalizing on the situation. Sending their most beautiful and capable disciples to win favor and secure influential positions.'
A cynical smile played at the corner of Jiang Chen's mouth as he muttered to himself.
This was a treatement commonly enjoyed by high-tier villains, where attractive women were sent to become maids or concubines, their dignity bartered for a seat at the table of power, a share of the villain's favor.
And occasionally, one of these beauties might be the Heroine, entwined with the destiny of a Son of the Heavenly Fate.
However, with the recent fall of Ye Fan, the possibility of a protagonist appearing at this juncture was almost non-existent.
As for the enchanting women presenting themselves at his doorstep, Jiang Chen was not one to refuse such voluntary gifts.
His lips twisted into an entertained smirk, reflecting on the bravery demonstrated by Miao Xiaorui and Mu Tao in the secret realm.
It didn't significantly influence his judgement, but their talent and courage were noteworthy.
In a blink of an eye, the foursome had reached the spirit boat.
A palpable tension pervaded the atmosphere as Shao Yun and Yu Jie locked gazes, annoyance radiating from their expressions.
"Yu Jie, I didn't anticipate meeting you here."
Shao Yun confessed, her voice brimming with surprise and irritation.
"Likewise, Shao Yun."
Yu Jie retorted tersely, the annoyance evident in her voice, "It appears we had the same thought."
It was frustrating to realize that the other had mirrored their own strategy, acting quickly to maximize their benefits.
However, the simultaneous arrival of both parties was a factor they hadn't foreseen.
They were gripped by uncertainty about Jiang Chen's reaction.
Lagging behind their sect masters, Mu Tao and Miao Xiaorui exchanged a nod and a friendly smile.
The trials in the secret realm had created a bond between them, making them far more amicable than their respective masters.
Meanwhile, their elders bickered.
Shao Yun and Yu Jie were embroiled in a trivial argument about who should have the privilege of meeting Jiang Chen first.
At that moment.
"Esteemed sect masters, I am already aware of your intentions."
"There is no need for further charade. Please take your leave."
Jiang Chen's voice rang out, sharp and clear. His tone exuded an authority that brooked no dispute.
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