Chapter 443: Chapter 229: Golden Core’s Furious Roar, Ye Chen Gravely Wounded

Upon perceiving this scene, Vice City Lord Lin and Daoist Wei immediately set off, with Elder Qiu following closely behind in pursuit.

Wen Jiu didn’t dare to let the East Spring Undying Bone follow, as Pei Wuxing’s Golden Core Divine Sense was still hovering above the Little Demon Realm, seemingly watching Sikong Pei’s movements. Gradually, the waves caused by the furious shout slowly subsided.

The Loose Cultivators in the Little Demon Realm were pale-faced, hurriedly bowing towards the Tier Three Array, and then hastily retreating to their cultivation places.

Wen Jiu was no exception.

It was just a pity that Sikong Pei was being watched at this moment; otherwise, he could have let the East Spring Undying Bone seize the opportunity to play Old Six again.

The body of a Fake Pill Cultivator, if used for Corpse Nourishing, shouldn’t be much worse than the Fake Pill Demon Cultivator’s remains.

Bringing the pale-faced and extremely frightened Mu Chang’an and Wen Ya back to the Enchanting Forest, Wen Jiu gave them several Elixir Pills for stabilizing their aura before returning to his cave abode. As for the safety of their souls, with his protection, it was of no great concern.

However, today’s incident indeed left an indelible mark in their hearts.

Even when they are old and close to death, this battle scene would still remain vividly in their minds.

A single angry shout had such power.

How powerful could a true Golden Core Cultivator be?

After returning to the cave abode, Wen Jiu didn’t dare to keep an eye on Sikong Pei’s situation, worried that Pei Wuxing might notice something unusual, so he continued Corpse Nourishing and using the Gathering Yin Poison Technique to refine Yin Poison as if nothing had happened.

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Before long.

The Little Demon Realm returned to tranquility.

Pei Wuxing’s Divine Sense completely dissipated, and Daoist Wei, Vice City Lord Lin, and the others also returned, but seemingly empty-handed; ultimately, Sikong Pei had escaped.

After the three returned, they immediately went into the Tier Three Array, and from then on, the array protecting the heart of the Little Demon Realm never closed again. It was clear that they had guessed Sikong Pei’s purpose in coming.

In this battle, although Sikong Pei lost the Tier Three Soul-devouring Gu, and his soul was severely injured, requiring an estimated twenty to thirty years to fully recover, he managed to probe Pei Wuxing’s situation.

Pei Wuxing couldn’t appear in person and had to use a Divine Soul Technique to attack, indicating he was entangled in something absolutely unavoidable.

"It seems it won’t be long before the Golden Core Cultivators from the Three Life Gates or the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks arrive at the Little Demon Realm."

When immortals fight, mortals suffer.

Wen Jiu didn’t hesitate to instruct the East Spring Undying Bone to send Mu Chang’an and Wen Ya away on the same day, settling them in a smaller Independent Practitioner Immortal City in the Central Shen Yun Mountain Range, with the Purple Spirit Puppet Substitute left by their side.

The Purple Spirit Puppet Substitute might not have much combat power, but as a Tier Two Top Grade, while it couldn’t fight against Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it could serve as a protection.

Once the East Spring Undying Bone returned to the Little Demon Realm, Wen Jiu didn’t hesitate to find Gui Yanqiu, taking on an Honored Guest Elder task to hunt down a Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment Tribulation Cultivator who had killed and stolen treasures outside the Wind and Cloud Immortal City.

Wen Jiu planned to return once the Golden Core battle was over.

After taking on the task, Wen Jiu, along with his Three Corpses and Five Ghosts, headed to the Traceless Mountain Range, intending to find a Land of Death to continue Corpse Nourishing and cultivation. Though the efficiency wouldn’t be as high as in the Little Demon Realm, it was of no great concern.

However, before he could leave the Far West, Wen Jiu received a voice transmission from Li Yan.

Ye Chen was severely injured.

Three days ago, Loose Cultivators from the Celestial Demon Sea suddenly ambushed the rear logistics. Li Yan, Ye Chen, and others rushed to provide support, but among them was a Late Stage of Foundation Establishment Ghost Cultivator. The battle affected Ye Chen, nearly costing him his life.

The news was sudden.

It made Wen Jiu temporarily set aside his plan to go to the Traceless Mountain Range. Nowadays, Deadman Peak had completely fallen; both the main peak and side peaks had become possessions of others, regaining them was near impossible.

Moreover, based on Li Yan’s voice transmission, along with the arrival of the Three Life Gates Cultivators’ army, the pressure was mounting. It wouldn’t be long before the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks would abandon the entire Far West and retreat to the Central Shen Yun Mountain Range.

At this point, holding on had no meaning. Wen Jiu didn’t want to concern himself with others; after all, he’d helped Deadman Peak enough to repay his debts until they were even.

As for past acquaintances, Wen Jiu had already arranged with Li Yan to settle them at the Fang Family Trading House.

No matter how long this war would continue, given the Fang Family’s capabilities, providing them with a safe cultivation environment was achievable. In the future, these people’s accomplishments were bound to surpass the old comrades, hence he had done his utmost.

But for his master Ye Chen, being the first mentor to pass on the path of cultivation, and perhaps the last, Wen Jiu couldn’t bear the thought of him dying and his Dao dissipating.

Thus Wen Jiu planned to visit Ye Chen once more.

"Where are you now?" Wen Jiu transmitted his voice asking, while using the Corpse Fate Technique to divine his location.

A few breaths later, Li Yan responded, "I am now with Ye Chen at the eastern edge of the Far West, in Lihe Market. I have already administered a Tier Two Healing Elixir to him, and his life is no longer in danger."

Wen Jiu glanced at the result of the Corpse Fate Technique, finding no difference from Li Yan’s transmission. In Lihe Market, there were only some injured Foundation Establishment Cultivators, with the strongest being just a Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

To be completely safe, Wen Jiu took a Tier Two Top Grade Concealment Yin Pill obtained from Donghe Li and others, then used the perfected Hidden God Technique to conceal his cultivation, maintaining it at Qi Cultivation Perfection.

After completing the disguise, Wen Jiu didn’t forget to change into the clothes of the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks, and boldly headed to Lihe Market.

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Lihe Market.

This was originally an Independent Practitioner Market, but after the war began, it was designated by the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks as one of their rear camps.

Injured Cultivators from the battle would be sent here, and once their condition stabilized, they would be sent back to the Central Shen Yun Mountain Range. However, many uninjured Cultivators were here, each pretending to be seriously injured.

Meanwhile, in a wooden house in the market, Ye Chen lay on a bed with his eyes closed, his aura as weak as a Late Stage of Qi Cultivation Cultivator.

His right arm had been completely severed, and his Spirit Body severely damaged. By his side was a young Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer Cultivator attending to him. Though seemingly just over twenty years old, having reached Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer, he was considered extremely talented even within the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks.

If Wen Jiu were present, he would instantly recognize him as one of the prodigies who entered Deadman Peak’s main peak with him — Wang Xianzhi.

At this moment, Wang Xianzhi no longer had the vibrant brilliance of a youthful genius; the worries on his face could weave into a sweater. In his anxious eyes, one could vaguely see traces of fear.

Ye Chen slowly raised his left hand, patting Wang Xianzhi’s hand resting on the bed, speaking earnestly, "Don’t worry, even if your master is gone, you still have this old man. With such a minor injury, I won’t die."

"Uncle-master Ye, you don’t need to worry about me; with you here, I am not afraid of anything." Wang Xianzhi quickly responded, forcing a smile.

But seeing this, how could Ye Chen not know that Wang Xianzhi was forcibly smiling? With Deadman Peak becoming history, his master and his junior martial brother Bai Jianxin had also perished to protect the sect, how could Wang Xianzhi, this child, not be afraid?

In truth, he was scared too.

He was very lost.

Deadman Peak was history, old friends had fallen in battle, and his senior brother Dongfang Tiancheng was gravely injured and missing.

Where was his path now?

"Since I promised Junior Brother Bai to take care of you, I will not break my promise. Everything will pass." Ye Chen softly said, a name flashing in his mind, but he decided against it.

Deadman Peak and they had already received too much help from Han Li.

Owing another favor.

He feared he couldn’t repay.

As for where to go, he would decide once he recovered.

Moreover, who could say for certain if he could live to see the day he gets out of bed?

The Far West, full of uncertainties.

The Three Life Gates Foundation Establishment Cultivators were particularly adept at ambushes.

If the Hidden Kill Sect Cultivators found out about such a market, they would undoubtedly come to attack first.

"In a few days, go with Senior Li Yan to the Central Shen Yun Mountain Range, he will definitely arrange things for you properly. Once this old man’s injuries heal, I will surely come to find you." After thinking for a moment, Ye Chen spoke again.

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