Chapter 2549: Chapter 2552: Focus on Improving Your Strength

"Mr Jiang, let us escort you out of the Abandoned Plain!"

Kuang Long spoke softly after the two finished their conversation.

Although with Jiang Chen and others’ combat power, they could easily navigate through the Abandoned Plain with no force daring to target them, there’s no guarantee someone wouldn’t want to join forces against them.

After all, it’s human nature to covet what others have. Jiang Chen possesses Lei Yan’s Space Ring, and has twelve Semi-Saint level Necro Spheres that everyone tacitly acknowledges.

When slaying the Necro Spirits within the Formation Space, everyone was mindful of this. However, not a single Semi-Saint level Necro Spirit was spotted, and eventually, Jiang Chen completely shattered the Formation Space. Thus, everyone understood the ownership of those twelve Semi-Saint level Necro Spheres.

"Thank you, Kuang Long, but I need to use this formation to train here for a while. No need to trouble the brothers from Wind Thunder Valley!"

Jiang Chen cupped his fists respectfully.

"It’s alright, we’ll wait outside the formation. The Necrotic Tide is nearly over, and following Mr Jiang has brought us significant benefits. Let us help a bit, otherwise, we’d feel uneasy!"

Kuang Long looked sincerely at Jiang Chen.

"Indeed, Mr Jiang, don’t refuse. We couldn’t assist in the battle against the Four Great Forces, we already feel quite bad for that!"

"Yes, Mr Jiang, let us escort you out!"

"This time, if anyone dares to cause trouble, we’ll fight them to the death!"

Lu Xian and all the elite members of Wind Thunder Valley shouted out.

Jiang Chen glanced at everyone, chuckled softly and said, "Alright, then I leave it to all of you!"

"No problem."

"Let’s go, we’ll wait outside the formation!"

"Yes, yes, we’ll wait outside the formation!"

The Wind Thunder Valley members breathed a sigh of relief, they would indeed feel guilty and uneasy if Jiang Chen didn’t agree.

Watching the departing Wind Thunder Valley members, Jiang Chen smiled slightly, then suddenly thought of something and turned to Jin Wenhao: "Wenhao, why haven’t we seen your clan friends?"

"They all left!"

Jin Wenhao said softly, "When we reached Brother Pang Guang’s place, the Great Elder sent a message that aside from a few of us, everyone else has left the plain. People from the major forces in the Eastern Region have reached the town. The Family Head of Qingyang Prefecture has personally arrived with the Family Heads of the Four Great Families, seemingly to cause trouble for someone."

Looking around, Jin Wenhao continued, "Qingyang Prefecture has always been at odds with us. The Great Elder worries they might target some of our clan members, so he called the others back. Although we don’t fear them, they are from the Family Head’s office, something we are somewhat apprehensive about."

Saying this, he glanced at Si Huang’er, not making it too obvious, but everyone understood.

"Old Yun, Old Jin, dare to kill the Family Head?"

Jiang Chen turned to look at Yun Cheng and Jin Liang upon hearing this.

Everyone’s expressions changed, they looked at Jiang Chen in surprise.

"Why?"

Before Yun Cheng and Jin Liang could answer, Si Huang’er frowned and looked at Jiang Chen.

"The son of the Qingyang Prefecture’s Family Head and the direct descendants of the Four Great Families died by my hands."

Jiang Chen said softly, "They should already know this news, that’s why they’ve come to the Abandoned Town to block me. I can’t let myself be easily captured, right? So I have to find help first!"

"If that’s the case, I can kill!"

Yun Cheng spoke solemnly.

"Our Gold-devouring Rat Clan respects the Great Emperor, but that doesn’t mean we fear that mere Family Head. If he wants to move against Mr Jiang, then let him stay in the Abandoned Town!"

Jin Liang also voiced his stance.

Tang Jie and the others’ expressions changed slightly, they all turned to look at Si Huang’er.

Si Huang’er glanced at Yun Cheng and Jin Liang, pondered briefly, and said softly, "Jiang Chen, can you explain the reason and process of killing them?"

"Sure."

Jiang Chen gave a slight nod. He didn’t want to completely fall out with the officials, so he recounted the events during his entrance assessment and recent annihilation of the Four Great Families’ individuals.

"This is their own doing, personal grievances. I can’t plead on your behalf, but I can vouch for you. If the Family Head of Qingyang Prefecture takes the initiative to attack, you’ll not be wanted for killing him!"

Si Huang’er spoke softly.

"Thank you, Princess!"

Jiang Chen was momentarily stunned and quickly cupped his fists. Si Huanger’s action could be seen as compromising official dignity, being able to do this for him made Jiang Chen very grateful.

"No need to thank me. In a few months, improve your strength well, don’t lose to me then."

Si Huang’er waved her hand, looking at Jiang Chen with implied combat intent.

Jiang Chen smiled and nodded, it seems he provoked the young princess this time, she has already marked him as a target to defeat.

"We shall leave first, I will stay at the Forsaken Tavern and wait for your emergence."

Si Huang’er announced her departure.

"I will complete my training soon!"

Jiang Chen spoke softly.

Si Huang’er nodded and left the grand formation with her people.

"Brother Jiang, Ah Kai and I will head out first to gather intelligence. The Third Elder will stay to go out with you."

Jin Wenhao also announced his farewell.

"Thank you."

Jiang Chen expressed gratitude, of course, understanding the kind of intelligence Jin Wenhao referred to, considering the numerous grudges Jiang Chen has formed in the Abandoned Plain.

Musing for a moment, Jiang Chen said softly, "Wenhao, you and Senior Ye should leave together."

Turning to look at Lei Kai and others, Jiang Chen softly instructed, "Don’t stand on ceremony, Elder Su, Scholar Zhuo, Ling’er, Senior Brother, and Old Yun, Old Jin will stay and wait for me. You go out with Wenhao and the others. There won’t be any major battles ahead. With Kuang Long taking care of the escort, no one will dare defy us. Even if there is, it’ll be easier for us to disengage."

Lei Kai and several others hesitated for a moment, then nodded lightly.

Su Qingluan and others stayed to assist Jiang Chen, Yun Tao stayed as Jiang Chen was worried that the Four Great Forces might trouble him. Although it’s known that Hu Yiqiu is outside, the losses of the Four Great Forces were too significant this time, likely impossible for Hu Yiqiu to ward off.

Soon, only Jiang Chen and the six others remained within the grand formation.

"What are you planning to train?"

Only then did Su Qingluan inquire.

"I made an error in cultivating a certain Power of the Great Dao, I need to correct it."

Jiang Chen spoke softly.

"Indeed...this needs urgent correction; otherwise, it affects the foundation of cultivation."

Su Qingluan was startled, solemnly warning.

Shh shh shh!

A few exchanged glances and quickly moved to the edges of the grand formation. Knowing Jiang Chen needed to correct his Power of the Great Dao cultivation, they didn’t pry, instead helping with protection at the formation’s periphery.

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