C2651 No Chance
C2651 No Chance
Six figures flew directly toward the Mountain of Gods, remaining silent. The royal clan cultivators were left exchanging bewildered glances.
"What on earth has happened over in the Nine Desolations? Six experts from the Ancient God Clan, including one at the peak of the Reincarnation Stage and two at the eighth level of the Reincarnation Stage, have fled back here. Has the Nine Desolations undergone some massive change?"
"They were all injured, clearly having suffered a significant defeat. It seems the rumors from the Green Bat Clan were true; the Nine Desolations are no longer what they used to be."
"I need to get this news back to my clan. If anyone is still considering making a move on the Nine Desolations, they need to think twice."
...
Inside the grand hall of the Mountain of Gods, the clan leader took a healing pill, using his spiritual strength to suppress his injuries. Fortunately, everyone had suppressed their cultivation to just below the Reincarnation Stage; otherwise, he wouldn't have been confident in escaping alive from that woman's grasp.
Looking at the others, they all appeared shaken. If that woman had destroyed the spatial rift and Jiang Fann had summoned another group of experts, they might have met their end in the Nine Desolations.
The clan leader noticed the silence and spoke up, "What do you all think?"
"The Nine Desolations are unfathomable. We don't know how many experts are still out there. I just sensed it myself—the power of that great world is active, almost at the breakthrough point to a higher level. For some reason, it hasn't completed the breakthrough. Maybe that's why some experts within the Nine Desolations seem to have awakened. Strangely, I don't recognize any of them."
The elder of the Purple Jade Eagle Clan added, "This test gave us a clearer picture. What do you think our chances are of capturing Jiang Fann if we send all our top experts together?"
The clan leader replied, "Unless we have overwhelming strength and set up precautions to prevent his escape, there's no chance of capturing him with that woman protecting him."
The elder was clearly frustrated, "Damn it, how am I supposed to reclaim my spiritual body?"
The Purple Jade Eagle elder said, "I won't give up either."
"As things stand, if you want to reclaim your spiritual body, there's only one way: negotiate with Jiang Fann. Whether it means offering resources or making other promises, otherwise, given the situation in the Nine Desolations, no other group will want to get involved in this mess with you."
The clan leader had regained his composure. From the moment Jiang Fann appeared and issued his commands, he exuded confidence, showing no pressure in front of the six of them. He finally understood why the powerful clan's cultivator had delivered a message for Jiang Fann that day—Jiang Fann's style was indeed assertive.
The two who had lost their spiritual bodies were deep in thought, and the other cultivators left them undisturbed.
...
After the rift closed, Jiang Fann used his Golden Eye of Fire to locate and destroy the hidden space imprint. Once Gu Xie reached Jiang Fann, he vanished without a trace. Mo Jiuyou turned to Jiang Fann and asked, "Who was that senior you mentioned earlier? Do we really have more allies?"
Jiang Fann shook his head, "I don't have any other allies. Everyone I have is right here. I was just bluffing them. Last time, only one person showed up, and we scared them off. This time, with six of us, they won't act anytime soon. Let's not wait around here; we should head back to Myriad Clouds Mountain."
Jiang Fann took to the sky, leading the group toward the teleportation array that would take them to Myriad Clouds Mountain in the Southern Rain Continent.
Mo Jiuyou glanced at Wan Chengfeng, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. "This kid's aura feels familiar. He must be from the Upper Heavens, right?"
Wan Chengfeng nodded, aware of the other's identity and choosing not to hide it. "I'm Wan Chengfeng, from the Valley of Immortals."
Mo Jiuyou suddenly realized, "Oh, so you're from the Wan family. No wonder you felt familiar. Your Valley of Immortals has always been decent; you didn't join in the siege against us back then. I wonder how many generations your family has passed down now..."
Back at Myriad Clouds Mountain, Jiang Fann arranged for Mo Jiuyou to stay at the Back Mountain. He had already visited the Nine Desolations Palace, and judging by his current state, his mood seemed quite good.
Wan Chengfeng returned to the restricted area with the old master of the Wan family. He was clearly eager to converse with the old man. Since he was a friend of Jiang Fann, the old master was open with him, sharing not only cultivation tips but also some special techniques. Wan Chengfeng was more than happy to stay in the restricted area to learn diligently.
Xiao Mo approached Jiang Fann and said, "Master, should I head over to the Greater World and take care of those two guys myself? I tested the stronger cultivator today, and his bloodline power and cultivation aren't much different from those of the Upper Heaven cultivators. If needed, I can eliminate him too, but I'll need some time."
Hearing this, Jiang Fann immediately shook his head, rejecting her suggestion. "I'm afraid if you show up in the Greater World, the Ancient God Clan might not resist coming over to check us out. If a few top-tier experts from other clans arrive, how could I stop them? After all, Senior Mo hasn't fully recovered yet. It's best for you to stay in the Nine Desolations. As for the little ones' issue, it's not over yet, and there will definitely be another chance to resolve it."
Xiao Mo nodded, "I'll follow your lead then."
At that moment, the old dragon spoke up, "The news of my presence in the Nine Desolations is likely spreading across the world. I wonder what challenges my kin will face next."
Jiang Fann replied, "They've been in seclusion, with the Dragon Realm being its own world. There's nothing to worry about as long as they keep a low profile. Although the Ancient God Clan still has several groups, their numbers aren't that large; it's just that their individual strength is formidable. With the Dragon Princess's potential, she might reach your level in the future, and your clan could rejoin the ranks of the Ancient God Clan."
The old dragon nodded, "I hope so. I didn't intend for my kin to know I was still alive, but it seems I can't keep it hidden anymore."
Jiang Fann said directly, "Take a look in the mirror. You're not the same old dragon you once were. The dragon crystal has reshaped your body, and you've been reborn. As long as you don't reveal it yourself, no one will know your identity. You're not the only four-clawed golden dragon out there. I even saw a fire qilin in the upper heavens."
Hearing this, the old dragon's eyes lit up. "A fire qilin? Didn't you try to get some qilin blood, scales, or a horn from it?"
The old dragon was clearly eager, while Jiang Fann seemed to remember something.
"Are you sure those things are useful to you?"
Old Long's interest piqued when Jiang Fann asked, "Of course they're useful. Not just the power of the Qilin, but other holy beasts' strengths are like supplements to me. But then again, I'm also a supplement to them..."
Hearing this, Xiao Mo chimed in, "How about this?"
With that, a massive figure appeared beside her, letting out a low growl. The demonic beasts in the entire back mountain heard the sound and immediately cowered, clearly terrified.
Old Long was stunned by the lifelike Qilin, as its aura was much stronger than his own. However, he quickly realized the issue.
"You've slain a holy beast!"
Jiang Fann quickly clarified, "Don't jump to conclusions. I'm not that ruthless. I just happened to come across this body. There's still some Qilin blood inside. If you can use it, I can find a way to get it to you."
Without hesitation, Old Long nodded eagerly. He wasn't shy at all and said directly, "If it's not too much trouble, why not just give me the Qilin's body? Eating it would definitely boost my powers significantly."
Before Jiang Fann could respond, Xiao Mo firmly interjected, "No way. This is my master's gift to me as a mount. Don't even think about it."
At this moment, the old dragon noticed that the qilin's body was already under Xiao Mo's control. However, unlike typical dark practitioners, Xiao Mo retained much of the qilin's original power.
"It seems like a waste to use it as your mount. Even though you can control it, you're not even utilizing a third of its strength," Jiang Fann remarked with a smile. "Having this old dragon as your mount would make a more impressive entrance."
Xiao Mo replied directly, "No way, I really like this qilin. Besides, this old lizard is underestimating me. If it weren't for the constraints of the natural order, I'd show you just how powerful my qilin is. Do you really think you can handle it with your minor abilities?"
The old dragon felt a bit frustrated. If anyone else had spoken to him like that, he might have lost his temper. But this woman was at the peak of the Mortal Separating Stage, and even the leader of the God Clan was subdued by her. Her power was terrifying, and he knew he wasn't stronger than her.
Jiang Fann suggested, "Removing a few scales and some qilin blood shouldn't harm its body. You can take some back to absorb. I'm curious to see what effect it will have on you."
Xiao Mo didn't refuse the suggestion, and the old dragon didn't hold back, starting to extract the blood right away.
As for Jiang Fann, he didn't get involved in this matter. Instead, he went to find his three disciples, intending to continue guiding them in the art of alchemy.
Jiang Fann was racing against time. He knew he couldn't stay at Myriad Clouds Mountain for long, so he had to lay a solid foundation for the three of them before he left. He had a good relationship with Myriad Herbs Valley, where there were master alchemists, and he also had disciples there. Before leaving, he planned to introduce them to Myriad Herbs Valley, so if they encountered any difficulties in alchemy, they could seek guidance there.
These three newcomers had a lot of questions, but they were quick learners with exceptional talent in alchemy. Even Wang Wuyin, who was usually reserved, was eager to ask questions, clearly wanting to make the most of this opportunity.