NOVEL NEXT Chapter 261: The Appearance of the Mysterious Cave Dwelling
In a remote and isolated location far out in the open sea, Wu Qian announced, "We're here! This is the spot!" Pointing at the serene waters ahead, he continued, "Every twelve hours, subtle spatial fluctuations manifest in this area."
'Spatial fluctuations!' The term resonated deeply within Jiang Chen, sending his heart aflutter. He narrowed his eyes and thought, 'This is similar to a Cave Heaven!'
Indeed, for an accomplished cultivator, a mere cave would never suffice as a dwelling. It must be a grand and awe-inspiring Cave Heaven.
"Holy Son, please accompany me." Nodding at Jiang Chen, Wu Qian dived into the sea.
"Boom!" A formidable aura burst forth around them, pushing aside the seawater to form a transparent passage.
Following closely, Jiang Chen descended through the watery corridor.
Swiftly, they arrived at the ocean floor, positioning themselves on a dimly lit reef.
"We have twelve hours until the next spatial fluctuation," Wu Qian declared. "Our sole option is to wait patiently."
"No worries," Jiang Chen responded calmly. "Twelve hours is but a fleeting moment for us; it'll pass in the blink of an eye."
"In the meantime, we can exchange our experiences and insights in cultivation." He chuckled softly, gestured expansively with his hand, and cleared away the surrounding water, creating a spacious area.
Next, he produced a table and chairs, placing them thoughtfully on the shadowy reef.
He then set a pot of premium spiritual tea on the table.
"I've also gathered a unique array of spiritual fruits over the years. Please, indulge yourself," Wu Qian offered, noticing Jiang Chen's arrangement of the fine spiritual tea.
He then showcased a selection of top-tier spiritual fruits, some nearing the realm of Dao Comprehension, each fruit corresponding to a specific grade of spiritual plant.
'Quite the generous gesture,' Jiang Chen mused inwardly. 'Perhaps Wu Qian has seen my hybrid dragon-human form and recognizes my boundless potential, hence his eagerness to build a good rapport.'
'My Black Heavenly Fate Value might also be influencing his choices.' With these considerations in mind, he wore a pleased smile as he relished the sumptuous fare and beverages with Wu Qian, taking the opportunity to share cultivation insights.
Accompanied by Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, the two women in his company, Jiang Chen was not lacking in cultivation insights.
His goal was to impress Wu Qian, to flaunt his own abilities, and thereby deepen Wu Qian's admiration and loyalty towards him.
Time moved on its own accord.
Jiang Chen and Wu Qian stayed deeply engrossed in their discussion on cultivation.
So profound was Jiang Chen's wisdom that Wu Qian found himself nearly lifting his jaw off the ground in astonishment. So captivated was he that he almost felt compelled to kneel before Jiang Chen in sheer reverence.
What began as a mutual exchange soon transformed into a one-sided tutorial, steered masterfully by Jiang Chen.
With his incisive guidance, Wu Qian found his years-long, puzzling questions seamlessly resolved, touching him to the extent that he nearly became emotional.
While these resolutions wouldn't catapult Wu Qian into the Transcendence realm instantly, they undoubtedly accelerated his journey toward the Peak-stage Dao Palace realm and edged him closer to achieving the Transcendence realm.
...
Just as Jiang Chen was using his cultivation expertise and insights to influence Wu Qian, back on Three Mountains Island, Gu Ran was mercilessly wiping out the remaining You Clan cultivators.
His actions were devoid of compassion.
After completing the slaughter, he took over an empty inn in You Clan City for his ongoing cultivation, choosing to isolate himself from the outside world.
Despite the carnage, Gu Ran's cultivation base failed to achieve a significant breakthrough, leaving him far from reaching the Middle-stage Inquiring Journey realm.
If not for Jiang Chen's surreptitious meddling, Gu Ran might have already advanced to the Middle-stage Inquiring Journey realm and perhaps even been on the brink of progressing to the Late-stage.
Aware that Gu Ran's prowess in concealment outstripped their ability to monitor him, Liu Xiong chose not to assign anyone to keep an eye on him.
Only Jiang Chen, the Holy Son, had the ability to pierce Gu Ran's cloak of invisibility.
As such, Liu Xiong directly ordered his death warriors to clear the battlefield and recover any valuable cultivation resources they could find.
Even the tiniest fragment was considered of worth.
Collecting these resources for the sect's treasury would undoubtedly contribute to the growth of the sect.
With the battlefield restored to its original condition, the saga on Three Mountains Island reached its definitive conclusion.
...
At the same time, a system alert resounded within Jiang Chen's sea of consciousness.
[Ding! You have successfully altered the plot slightly. Protagonist Gu Ran's Heavenly Fate Value has decreased by 500 points.]
[Ding! You have gained 1000 points of Villain Value.]
Upon receiving these notifications, Jiang Chen wore a faint smile, unfazed by the results.
Originally, Gu Ran was fated to eradicate the You Clan's cultivators entirely. However, in this last showdown, he was prevented from eliminating several of the You Clan's Heavenly Origin realm experts.
Consequently, his avenues for advancement were inevitably limited.
Time surged forward at a relentless pace, and almost twelve hours had flown by in the blink of an eye.
Deep beneath the ocean, far away from Three Mountains Island, the spatial fluctuations that heralded the appearance of the mysterious cave dwelling were on the verge of manifesting.
Both Jiang Chen and a revitalized Wu Qian stood up, their spirits elevated, ready to initiate the cave dwelling's opening.
'This is undeniably a victory on my part,' Wu Qian thought exultantly. 'I've not only gained invaluable wisdom but also established a valuable alliance with Jiang Chen.'
'Given Jiang Chen's remarkable talents and keen insight, his ascent to the Transcendence realm is inevitable!' Filled with these thoughts, his anticipation continued to grow.
Nonetheless, as a Dao Palace realm powerhouse, he had his own dignity to uphold.
It was not in his nature to immediately yield to Jiang Chen, simply because he had derived some benefits.
Suddenly, an anomalous spatial fluctuation rippled through the area, causing a subtle distortion in the environment that was visible even to the naked eye.
"It's happening," Jiang Chen murmured, narrowing his eyes.
He was no stranger to spatial fluctuations.
He had encountered similar phenomena in the Everflowing Truth Northern Domain, specifically within the Cave Heaven Secret Realm of Immortal Tian Cui.
From his first entrance into that spatial channel, up to the moments when the Cave Heaven was unstable and on the brink of collapse, the spatial fluctuations he had experienced were much more intense than the current ones.
This was also a primary reason why the mysterious cave dwelling here had remained undetected by the general populace for such an extended period.
"Indeed, it's about to happen! Holy Son Jiang Chen, soon a unique entrance to the cave dwelling will manifest right here!" Wu Qian said, his excitement now more controlled, as he pointed toward a small reef ahead.
Jiang Chen nodded subtly, silently watching the unfolding changes.
After a few moments, the spatial fluctuations grew a bit stronger.
Then, a soft golden light began to appear at the spot Wu Qian had indicated, gradually solidifying.
Finally, a distinct golden-red door materialized within Jiang Chen's line of sight.
Impervious to divine sense scans, this golden-red door was only visible to the naked eye.
It looked somewhat illusory, reminiscent of a mirage.
'Could this be the entrance to the mysterious cave dwelling?' Jiang Chen pondered, intrigued.
Curiosity and surprise filled him, yet he remained composed as he took several steps toward the golden-red door.
Wu Qian followed closely behind, keen to see whether Jiang Chen could successfully unlock the door.
"Wan'er, Ning'er, what technique do you think was used to create this entrance?" Jiang Chen inquired via divine sense, addressing Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning directly. "Is there a way to unlock it?"
Unfazed, Nangong Wan replied, "The entrance to this cave dwelling appears to be a fusion of Illusion Great Dao and spatial-related techniques."
"The person who created this must be, at a minimum, a practitioner in the Transcendence realm. Generally, with the exception of immortal tools, only those who have reached the Transcendence realm can start to grasp the nuances of spatial cultivation methods. There are very few exceptions," she added, seemingly unimpressed by the cave dwelling.
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