Urban Peerless Expert

The news of the Sacred Heart Fairyland's grand victory quickly reached the Crimson Immortal Domain's camp, causing a wave of cheers throughout the military encampment.

For the first time, everyone genuinely felt the hope of victory.

Soon after, more detailed information arrived, revealing that the catalyst for this drastic shift was a few pieces of Kryptonite, referred to as Cosmic Strange Stones—brought back from the depths of the universe by Lin Chen and Qingluan Immortal Monarch.

Lin Chen!

Once again, Lin Chen!

The name of Qingluan Immortal Monarch was almost subconsciously ignored by most people. After all, as the Immortal Emperor's direct disciple, he was exalted and aloof. Accomplishing such feats didn't seem to be particularly shocking for someone of his stature.

In contrast, Lin Chen—a Little Killing God who fought alongside everyone, grew beside them step by step, and ascended to the rank of Quasi-Saint—evoked a sense of closeness and authenticity.

Facing the crowd that came to congratulate and inquire, Lin Chen displayed great humility.

"The Kryptonite was brought back by Qingluan Immortal Monarch and me. I was merely helping out; the major credit belongs to Qingluan Immortal Monarch..."

"Honestly, I was just in charge of the journey, acting somewhat like a coachman—transporting Qingluan Immortal Monarch to the destination and then bringing him back."

"I happen to have a divine power for traveling quickly, so the task fell to me. Otherwise, with so many experts, how could it have landed on my shoulders?"

"In no way can I compare to Qingluan Immortal Monarch; he might even ascend to Sainthood one day."

Lin Chen's humility made the people admire and grow fonder of him, creating an exhilarating sense of shared pride.

Lin Chen was also delighted—this war, initially devoid of the prospect of victory, had finally seen the dawn.

In the previous battle, countless immortals had died. If the abyss demons could not be suppressed, it wouldn't just be immortals who perished. Billions upon billions of ordinary people would also face slaughter by the abyss demons, leading to a cataclysm across the Immortal and Demon Worlds.

Now six of the eight Lords had been killed in one fell swoop, and Saints possessed the capability to demolish the bases of the Purple Crystal Pillars at will. Victory was undoubtedly within reach.

Surely the Abyss Lord wouldn't personally descend, right?

If he could, he would have done so already—why bother having a group of Lords battle for so long? He could've descended directly, suppressed all Saints, eliminated all Quasi-Saints, and perpetually expanded his territory, devouring everything in his path.

Overall, the situation was promising, yet deep inside Lin Chen felt a growing unease—an unease he couldn't share with anyone.

If the war ended like this, without mounting pressure, would there be changes to the slots for opportunities in the land of fortune?

Suppressing his apprehension, Lin Chen continued to assist the Daluo Peak experts who visited, offering guidance to suitable individuals, introducing them to the Dao, and selecting appropriate candidates for observation.

After another session of observing a Breaking Realm Enlightenment, Gu Yuexi already had her own unique realizations. With further contemplation, she might soon attempt breaking into the next realm.

Although Shang Wenyao's progress was slightly behind Gu Yuexi's, her water attribute benefited equally from Lin Chen's guidance. Following two sessions of observation and direction, she also managed to touch the threshold.

In comparison to Gu Yuexi and Shang Wenyao's rapid progress, Yao Xuanji's advancement was slower. Her innate divine powers existed on a separate dimension from Lin Chen's.

Simply put, Lin Chen wasn't as familiar with Yao Xuanji, thus unable to guide her as directly as he did Gu Yuexi and Shang Wenyao. Nevertheless, Yao Xuanji still gained significantly, improving greatly.

With the frontline progressing smoothly and his wives safe from danger, Lin Chen naturally felt at ease.

While he was joyfully cultivating with his three wives, a guest suddenly arrived at the camp.

Chen Shimei.

Lin Chen, seeing Chen Shimei at his door, was quite surprised.

"Brother Chen, why have you come back?"

Chen Shimei smiled lightly. "I've returned under orders to handle some matters. Upon hearing you were here, I decided to pay you a visit."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "The frontline should be fine, right?"

Chen Shimei smiled casually. "What you really want to ask about isn't the frontline, but your wives, isn't it?"

Lin Chen chuckled. "I'm not worried. With victories at the frontline, they're naturally safe."

Chen Shimei laughed. "Indeed, but they entrusted me with something to bring to you."

Lin Chen asked curiously, "What is it? If it's troublesome, my apologies for burdening you."

Chen Shimei responded, "This isn't an item suitable for display here. Shall we move to a secluded place with no one around?"

Lin Chen, seeing Chen Shimei's mysterious demeanor, grew increasingly curious.

What sort of item would his wives ask Chen Shimei to bring him, something unfit for exposure within the camp?

"Alright, let's change the place."

Lin Chen readily agreed, taking Chen Shimei out of the camp. Transforming into streams of light, the two rapidly traveled far; within moments, they were thousands of miles away.

In the midst of towering mountains, Lin Chen stopped and surveyed his surroundings, smiling. "Here, there's no one around, and we're miles from the camp. Even if something happens, it will go unnoticed..."

Chen Shimei glanced around and smiled contentedly. "This place is indeed ideal. Good, let me fetch it. Hmm, for safety, I'll add a barrier to conceal us."

Chen Shimei retrieved an item from her spatial ring, pointing a finger at it. The object levitated, radiating Guanghua that stretched in all directions, instantly enveloping the area within a hundred miles in a spherical purple barrier resembling a bubble.

Lin Chen stared at the sudden formation of the barrier—a sense of intense unease surged in his heart as he recognized the purple glow.

He had seen this kind of barrier before!

Back when Seven-colored Immortal Monarch was captured at the Abyss Demons' headquarters, as Lin Chen escaped, he had witnessed this identical sky barrier!

Lin Chen's gaze fell upon the glowing object, which floated upward, revealing its outline.

A purple crystal.

An audible hum rang in Lin Chen's head as an invisible string was plucked within his mind.

Lin Chen clasped his hands behind his back and smiled lightly. "This barrier looks quite impressive."

As he spoke, he had already taken out the Immortal Emperor Order, gripping it tightly in his right hand. Meanwhile, his left palm held the blood-red bead gifted by Great Wilderness Saint, and his fingertips pinched the divine-power-filled leaf from Mixed Element Saint.

Lin Chen's actions clearly hadn't gone unnoticed by Chen Shimei. However, she did not stop him; instead, she smiled at him knowingly. "You seem rather tense."

Lin Chen, though his eyelids almost twitched uncontrollably, replied nonchalantly, "I'm just curious—what kind of object demands such caution, hidden from prying eyes?"

Chen Shimei stared intently at Lin Chen, her gaze unwavering, shifting with visible hatred.

"Looking at your guarded expression and taut body, have you already recognized me?"

Lin Chen sighed. "I'm just a negligible figure in the Immortal Demon Army—all I've done is struggle for survival. If you seek vengeance, it's better placed on the Five Saints. Why come after me? Even if you kill me, the current situation won't change. Wouldn't you agree, Lord Charm Erosion?"