Sovereign of the Three Realms - Chapter 1959

Chapter 1959: 1959

“Little White, this vein is the perfect place for you to cultivate . Do you think it’s unfair for us to take it away?” Jiang Chen asked .

The tiger flashed a toothy grin . “I like the atmosphere here, but I need the crystals much more . As long as you give me plenty of those, there’s no problem going anywhere else .

Jiang Chen thought about it for a moment before deciding to go ahead .

He knew that the powerful experts who’d escaped from the Boundless Prison wouldn't rest idle . Right now, they were already traveling the world and surely looking for resources to plunder .

If one of them took an interest in this place, the vein wouldn't be spared . Moreover, his furry friend would be caught up in the trouble . An Astral White Tiger was an ideal beast for these experts to subjugate or enslave .

Jiang Chen didn’t want to lose both the crystals and a friend .

Under Little White’s guidance, the quartet began to execute the vein harvesting plan .

In about half a month, it was completely ransacked . No crystals were left where the vein once was .

The Vermilion Bird and Long Xiaoxuan were equally excited . Quite a few of the crystals were appropriate for their cultivation as well . The red ones, for example, were perfect for the bird . Similarly, the green ones particularly suited Long Xiaoxuan .

Jiang Chen was delighted at the tremendous yield . “Let’s split up the loot later . This isn’t a good place to stay . Our commotion might very well have alerted others to our presence . Thankfully, all the crystals are stowed away . Even if someone came now, they wouldn’t know it was us . ”

The three sacred beasts nodded cheerily .

Jiang Chen and company arrived on the surface . As they were about to leave, a powerful consciousness from the distance blasted in his general direction .

He braced himself . “So there was someone!”

He had a feeling that his lengthy delay would garner undesirable attention . It was just as he’d expected .

A strange chariot broke through the northern clouds . Instead of horses, eight exotic beasts drove it . They were ferocious and imposing in their own right .

The chariot was lavishly decorated with gold and jewels . Its body was brilliantly etched, its design classical and ostentatious .

A man sat upon the chariot, his visage as handsome as an emperor . His very appearance gave off the impression of wealth . Five servants flanked the vehicle, all of them every bit First Wind and his comrades’ equal .

This was obviously another divine expert . These servants of his were demigods .

It was no longer a good time for Jiang Chen to leave .

He wasn’t planning on sticking around for long though . A single glance was enough to spur his departure .

“Halt . ” A voice full of authority sounded from the chariot .

Jiang Chen’s footsteps tarried . “Are you talking to me?” he shot back coolly .

“Who else is there but you?” The god upon the chariot spoke with a slow, measured gait . It was almost enchanting to listen to .

Even someone as capable as Jiang Chen felt his grip on reality slip a little . He shook it off in an instant though, and laughed .

“I don’t recall making your acquaintance . There’s no reason for me to stop . ”

The wealthy god smiled faintly . “Young man, I am more experienced than you could possibly hope to comprehend . Do you think it wise to try to trick me?”

“Why do you say that?” Jiang Chen replied evenly .

“Don’t play the fool . Hand over the goods you found here . After that, I promise I will allow you to leave peacefully . ”

A highwayman, as expected .

The young man shrugged, returning an equally detached smile .

“I did acquire a few spirit stones . However, this territory belongs to me . I don’t believe you have the right to interfere in my affairs . Why should I give what is rightfully mine to you?” Though his tone was lighthearted, his response was rather serious .

“Heh…” the divine cultivator broke into booming laughter . “Interesting, interesting . I’ve always thought that pathetic excuses for cultivators abounded in Myriad Abyss . I didn't expect a youth with your spine to be in such a remote place . Regardless… you’re too naïve . Do you think I’m reasoning with you?”

“What does that matter?” Jiang Chen frowned slightly .

“Alright . Tell me, young man, what faction do you belong to?”

“I’ve told you already that I see no reason to give you anything . That includes my identity . ” Jiang Chen wasn’t scared of this adversary .

The Vermilion Bird was more than capable of putting up a real fight .

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen, Long Xiaoxuan, and the Astral White Tiger could handle the god’s servants . Slaying one or two of them in the process wasn’t out of the question .

The divine cultivator furrowed his brow . He could no longer maintain his dignified veneer .

One of his servants was a bushy-browed man . He took this opportunity to step forward, raging . “My master is a supreme god, kid . The fact he’s talking to you is a blessing unto itself . What reason do you have for your rudeness? You clearly have no interest in living any longer . ”

“A god, is he?” Jiang Chen chuckled . “Gods are remarkable beings, but they’re hardly supreme . ”

He had seen countless of them in his previous life . Many had bowed down and offered him their simpering smiles . In fact, some had served as his house guards . Thus, his attitude was different from everyone else’s . He didn't have an innate fear of gods .

Jiang Chen’s retort enraged the demigod servant .

He cupped a fist toward his master . “Sir, please allow me to take down this imbecile kid . You may do what you like with him . ”

“Go . Myriad Abyss Island is such a stale place . Young people these days don’t know what’s good for them . Bah, humbug,” responded the god, as if lamenting the state of the world .

Jiang Chen snapped his fingers . The Vermilion Bird erupted from the void of space, its maw opening to release a scorching fireball .

Its flames seemed to burn the very air, filling the sky with a terrifying crimson .  

The hellish blaze spread like wildfire .

The bushy-browed demigod was blasted in the face by a powerful heat wave . His breathing was stifled from the lack of air, and his eyebrows were instantly singed .  

The fire was so powerful! The demigod didn’t dare rush headlong into danger . The fire before him was far more fearsome than anything he knew . Only death awaited him ahead .

The divine cultivator sitting within the chariot glowered . He looked warily at the Vermilion Bird . He could see that the bird was a god as well!

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