Chapter 285: Chapter 283: Qing Xun and Blood Hand

After Jiang Jichen killed twelve people on the fifth layer, including Nangong Jinjie, his points rose once more.

But for Jiang Jichen, who already possessed a massive number of points, their combined total was just a drop in the bucket.

As Blood Hand had pointed out, Jiang Jichen was the only variable, and he was the one most likely to be teleported into the Exquisite Treasure Tower’s... Seventh Layer!

How could the other disciples from the Noble Families and Sects not understand this?

The Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother, Cang Lengshan, Ling Dong, and the others had already been communicating secretly. Even if they couldn’t kill Jiang Jichen here, they absolutely could not let him snatch a Light of Teleportation. They had to prevent him from getting a chance to enter the Seventh Layer of the Exquisite Treasure Tower.

Even without them saying a word, Jiang Jichen knew what Ling Dong, the Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother, and the rest were plotting. But he didn’t care.

He had recovered ninety percent of his cultivation. As long as he could get Yee Youmeng and Hua Xiaoling into a Light of Teleportation first, he would have nothing left to worry about.

Besides, Hua Xiaoling and Yee Youmeng’s point rankings weren’t low. Plus, entry into the Nine Great Mysterious Realms and Three Secret Realms also depended on luck and one’s bloodline.

Therefore, as long as they managed to grab a Light of Teleportation, they all had a chance.

The Little Meteorite Flying Ship flew onward, charging through the gates of the Ancient Hall before finally landing on a Teleportation Altar in the center.

After they landed, the Little Meteorite Flying Ship flew away on its own.

The final thirteen people landed in different spots.

The Teleportation Altar was massive, and the space itself was incredibly vast, spanning dozens of miles in every direction.

On this great altar, Lights of Teleportation would descend from the sky at random times, landing in various spots. It would all come down to who could snatch one the fastest.

Generally, the closer you were to a Light of Teleportation, the greater your chance of snatching it. Proximity gave you the upper hand.

But it wasn’t guaranteed. For example, before you could even make a move, several people might team up to attack you, allowing someone else to swoop in and claim the prize.

That’s how it usually was. But now, with the addition of Jiang Jichen and his purple mark, everything was uncertain. Anything could happen.

The moment they landed on the great altar, Qing Xun’s voice suddenly rang out. "Little Brother Jichen, how about I team up with you?"

Before Jiang Jichen could even respond, Blood Hand walked over and said, "I’ll join you too!"

This left Jiang Jichen stunned. ’What are Qing Xun and Blood Hand up to?’

In contrast, the Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother, Cang Lengshan, Ling Dong, and the others suddenly seemed to realize something, and their expressions changed drastically.

"Miss Qing Xun, Blood Hand, did you two hit your heads or something?"

Jiang Jichen said, pointing to his own head.

"Hit my head my ass! You’re the one who hit your head. Your whole family hit their heads! Hmph... Cut the crap. Yes or no? Give me a straight answer!"

Qing Xun snapped, her tone direct and blunt.

Jiang Jichen looked at the ever-changing Qing Xun, feeling rather speechless.

But regardless of their reasons, having Qing Xun and Blood Hand join him was to his advantage.

Besides, Ling Dong, Cang Lengshan, the Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother, and the others wouldn’t dare make a move against them.

Never mind Blood Hand, who had already achieved Heavenly-level Dao Platform Foundation Establishment; even the unfathomable Qing Xun was not someone to be trifled with.

On top of that, Jiang Jichen’s own strength was enough to make them wary. They absolutely wouldn’t dare to provoke such a lineup.

"Er... well, if you two are set on it, I certainly don’t have a problem."

Jiang Jichen replied with a shrug, though his mind was still filled with doubt.

’I really don’t get why Qing Xun and Blood Hand are so eager to join my group.’

And when he saw the incredibly ugly expressions on the faces of the Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother, Ling Dong, and the others—the way they were gritting their teeth—

—he felt even more baffled.

Just then, the Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother couldn’t help but speak out. "Blood Hand, you are a prodigy of one of the Three Major Sects. Are you not ashamed to be siding with a Loose Cultivator, an enemy of all Noble Families and Sects?"

Ling Dong also chimed in, "Qing Xun, you are one of the foremost representatives of the current Qing Family. If word of this behavior gets back to your family, I fear it will bring them great shame."

Hearing the accusations, Qing Xun was the first to speak. Her gaze suddenly locked onto Cang Lengshan, her body erupting with Killing Intent. She seemed to transform into a different person, like a slaughter demon emerging from Hell. Where was the sweet, harmless girl from before?

"Ling Dong," she began, her voice chillingly cold, "since when are you qualified to question me or the affairs of my Qing Family? Try saying one more word. See if I don’t kill you right here and now."

At that moment, Cang Lengshan seemed to recall something. His face instantly paled, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

Perhaps he had just remembered Qing Xun’s nickname: the Cold-blooded Fairy, who was rumored to have once slaughtered three thousand people.

Ling Dong’s expression turned ugly, but in the end, he truly didn’t dare to utter another word.

Jiang Jichen watched from the side, completely dumbfounded. ’She can shut Ling Dong up with just a few words? This Qing Xun is far more mysterious than I thought.’

Blood Hand said nothing, but he was even more direct. With a flick of his finger, a ray of blood-red light tore through the void, aimed straight at the Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Faced with the approaching ray of blood-red light, the Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother’s expression changed in alarm. Without a moment’s hesitation, he thrust his Surprise Rainbow Sword forward with a light tap.

BOOM!

The Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother managed to block the ray of blood, but his body shuddered violently. His face paled, and he was forced to take three steps back.

A casual flick of Blood Hand’s finger had forced the Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother to draw his Surprise Rainbow Sword, and he was still knocked back three steps.

Jiang Jichen had said it before: once Blood Hand achieved the Heaven-level Dao Platform, he and the so-called geniuses would be worlds apart, like mortals and Celestial Humans.

Those words... were no exaggeration. This was the true power of a Heavenly-level Dao Platform Foundation Establishment!

Only after experiencing it firsthand did the Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother truly understand how powerful and terrifying a Foundation Establishment Cultivator with a Heaven-level Dao Platform was.

’Just now,’ he thought, ’if Blood Hand hadn’t held back even a little with that ray of blood, I might not have... been able to block it at all!’

Both Qing Xun and Blood Hand were unbelievably domineering, showing not an ounce of respect for Ling Dong, the Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother, or any of the others.

"When I, Blood Hand, do something, I don’t need others telling me what to do," Blood Hand said, his calm voice suffused with absolute dominance. "Speak again, and you die."

Watching from the sidelines, Jiang Jichen suddenly had a thought. ’With these two on my side, it feels like there’s nothing left for me to do.’

Now, Jiang Jichen, Hua Xiaoling, Yee Youmeng, Qing Xun, and Blood Hand stood together on one side. Several dozen meters away stood their opponents: the Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother, Ling Dong, and the rest.

After hearing Blood Hand’s threat, even the Flowing Cloud Sect’s Second Senior Brother didn’t dare make a peep. He knew Blood Hand was a man of his word; it was no empty threat.

Just then, the void suddenly trembled. A Teleportation Array, glowing with white light, appeared behind Ling Dong and his group.

"Ah! A Teleportation Array! It... it appeared right beside us! HAHA...!"

Nangong Tao and the others cried out in delight.

The words had barely left his mouth when two more Teleportation Arrays drifted down slowly, also appearing near Su Hao and his companions.

"Ha! The heavens are truly on our side! The Teleportation Array Light appeared right next to us! Quick, get in the array!"

Wei Xiaolang shouted with glee.

However, before their cheers could fade, the three Teleportation Arrays that had just appeared beside them suddenly moved. Like streaks of light, they shot over to Jiang Jichen’s side.

What...?!

Ling Dong and the others were utterly dumbfounded, their minds completely blown.