Chapter 646
by fanqienovelChapter 646: A Narrow Path for Enemies
Wang Chen’s attention was instantly diverted.
Thus, he failed to notice the peculiar expression on Old Demon Han’s face at that moment.
Under Wang Chen’s gaze, the rubble obstructing the underground passage began to crack, with fissures spreading across its surface.
This was clearly an unusual occurrence.
But the truly astonishing part was yet to unfold.
Streams of fresh water began to seep from the crevices in the rocks, resembling tears welling up from within.
The water seemed to possess a life of its own, creeping over the rocks and swiftly weaving a dense network that enveloped all the scattered stones.
Then, the water lines transformed into ice lines!
Accompanied by a surge of cold air, the large stones started to crack and disintegrate. The once indestructible rock body began to melt away at an astonishing rate, like snow under the blazing sun.
A fairy’s technique indeed!
Wang Chen couldn’t help but glance at Old Demon Han, only to find him in a daze.
Boom!
The topmost rock suddenly crashed to the ground, shattering into pieces.
The passage leading to the underground was once again open.
In the next moment, several graceful figures swiftly approached!
Wang Chen was momentarily stunned.
He had assumed that the passage was cleared by a strong figure from the Forbidden Prison Office, amazed by their swift response.
But he was entirely mistaken!
The newcomers were three strikingly beautiful women, one of whom Wang Chen recognized immediately.
Yu Fei.
The female cultivator from the Hehuan Sect was clad in a simple white gown, her features as delicate as a painting, devoid of any makeup, resembling a fairy from a grand sect, with no trace of coquetry.
Yu Fei and another similarly attired female cultivator flanked a palace-dressed woman on each side.
This palace-dressed woman exuded an air of elegance and authority, with sharp phoenix eyes and finely arched brows, emanating an aura that was hard to describe.
Just a single glance at her caused Wang Chen’s eyes to sting, as if his Spirit and Will had been struck with a heavy blow, nearly shattering them!
A Nascent Soul true immortal!
Wang Chen’s heart was filled with awe, and he dared not scrutinize her further.
“Han!”
The palace-dressed woman’s deep voice rang out, “How long do you intend to hide here?”
“Alas~”
Old Demon Han, who usually carried himself with a carefree and unrestrained demeanor around Wang Chen, now showed a hint of timidity, forcing a smile as he replied, “I merely sought a quiet retreat, wishing to stay out of your sisterly quarrels.”
“You still have the nerve to speak!”
The palace-dressed woman grew even more furious. “If it weren’t for you, would my sister and I have ended up in such a state? If you don’t want to take responsibility, just say so outright!”
Wang Chen, who had quietly retreated to the corner, nearly spat out a mouthful of blood upon hearing this.
What kind of soap opera is this? Just a few lines of dialogue, yet so rich in implications; upon closer reflection, it’s utterly melodramatic!
He never expected her to be such a Demon Lord!
Old Demon Han also looked as if he were about to spit blood. “Can you not… say such things in front of your disciple?”
The answer, of course, was no!
Old Demon Han had no choice but to play his ace in the hole. “Fine, I’ll go with you. If we don’t leave now, the Yongle True Monarch will arrive soon!”
The Yongle True Monarch referred to the ruler of Yongle Immortal City, the only transforming into a spirit Strongest.
Though the True Monarch might not be significant in the grand scheme of the Haotian Realm, within the territory governed by Yongle Immortal City, he was undoubtedly the supreme authority!
No matter how confident Old Demon Han was, the thought of working overtime left him looking utterly miserable.
The name of the Yongle True Monarch carried immense weight, and the palace-dressed woman finally fell silent, ceasing her sharp taunts toward Old Demon Han.
Just as Old Demon Han was about to leave, the palace-dressed woman noticed Wang Chen sitting in the corner. Her gaze turned icy as she commanded, “Yu Fei, go deal with him.”
The atmosphere in the underground froze instantly!
No one expected the palace-dressed woman to act with such ruthless decisiveness, ordering a kill without a moment’s hesitation.
Yu Fei pressed her lips together and immediately summoned her flying sword, lunging toward Wang Chen to strike!
In the next moment, an almost translucent giant hand materialized out of thin air, seizing Yu Fei’s flying sword and rendering it immobile!
“This is my young friend, Wang Chen.”
The one who intervened was Old Demon Han. “Don’t take your anger out on him; direct it at me instead!”
The palace-dressed woman snorted coldly but said nothing more.
In her eyes, Wang Chen was no different from an ant; she could kill him if she wished, or spare him if she didn’t, as there would always be someone careless enough to handle it.
Seeing this, Yu Fei retrieved her flying sword and refrained from attacking Wang Chen further.
She even cast a subtle glance in Wang Chen’s direction.
Wang Chen understood her meaning.
“Let’s go.”
With Old Demon Han agreeing to accompany her, the Nascent Soul true immortal’s mood visibly improved.
She had arrived with an icy demeanor, but when she departed, the sun seemed to shine brightly!
Yu Fei and another female cultivator followed her out.
In the blink of an eye, the vast underground was left with only Wang Chen, all alone.
After a moment’s thought, he quickly decided to leave the place.
Wang Chen had no intention of fleeing, but staying in this deserted prison was certainly not a wise choice!
He swiftly made his way through the passage.
Suddenly, he came to a halt.
Ahead appeared several figures, all dressed in prison guard uniforms.
However, when Wang Chen saw their faces, he could hardly contain his frustrations!
As the saying goes, enemies meet on a narrow path; today, he had run into three of them!
Old Knife, Hu Qi, Zhu Jiu!
Wang Chen saw the three of them, and they, of course, noticed his presence, their faces changing at once.
“Ha ha!”
Old Knife sneered, “Today, it’s your turn!”
After being humiliated by Wang Chen in the inn, Old Knife had been brooding over it, struggling to find a way to confront him and wash away his shame.
Now, the opportunity had come!
Old Knife felt that the heavens themselves were favoring him.
“You’re dead meat!”
This former battle cultivator lunged at Wang Chen like a roaring tiger spotting a plump piece of prey, opening his bloodthirsty mouth and charging in!
His killing intent and Qi surged to their peak!
Old Knife possessed extensive combat experience and understood well the principle that in a narrow encounter, the brave prevails.
He never underestimated his opponents, nor did he look down on the young Wang Chen; thus, he used all his strength from the very beginning.
Moreover, he unleashed a close-combat secret technique from his battle camp!
However, Old Knife could never have imagined that his proud close-combat technique would be a joke to Wang Chen.
Facing the opponent’s assault, Wang Chen didn’t dodge or evade; he suddenly struck out with a palm.
In mid-air, Old Knife, with his energy, spirit, and mind at their peak, gathered all his power into his claws, ready to strike Wang Chen.
But Wang Chen’s Diamond Palm arrived first, striking heavily against his chest!
Boom!
With a dull thud, Old Knife’s chest suddenly caved in, and he flew backward.
His claws only managed to brush against Wang Chen’s sleeve, leaving light marks on the fabric.
But he hadn’t even touched Wang Chen!