My gorgeous wife Chapter 1956 - 1925: Li Chen’s Ambition

That’s right!

It’s all a sham, a complete fabrication!

This entire scheme was a carefully orchestrated plan by Li Chen.

With the Little Secret Realm just ahead, and the unknown rewards and dangers within, Li Chen saw an opportunity for significant profit.

This was his primary motivation.

Subsequently, the so-called 'Tiangang Dour Gold Formation' was revealed. In reality, it was a Grand Formation meticulously crafted by Li Chen, drawing upon his profound understanding of Formation Paths and the insights provided by the Bagua Array Diagram.

However, one aspect Li Chen was truthful about.

Given his current cultivation level, the formation he constructed could at most achieve level eight. Yet, its defensive capabilities genuinely reached the ninth level.

As for the inclusion of treasures... that was where the deception lay.

The individual who 'vouched' for the Tiangang Dour Gold Formation was, naturally, Li Chen himself.

The supposed eighth-rank expert was none other than Zhang Shutong, and the few 'companions' accompanying him were previously captured individuals under Li Chen's control.

When Li Chen pitched his plan, he stipulated that the eventual treasures would be distributed based on the number of participants, implying these four captives would also receive a share of the spoils.

The four considered their choices. As captives, they had no agency, but presented with a potential benefit, they readily agreed.

Li Chen included them not only for their assistance in spreading the word and acting their parts but also to ensure their silence. He disdained the crude method of eliminating witnesses to prevent disputes over loot.

Observing the continuous stream of treasures being poured into the formation, Li Chen and his cohorts maintained solemn expressions, yet their hearts swelled with delight.

The more treasures were contributed, the greater their eventual share, a prospect that filled them with glee.

"Finally, I must reiterate a crucial point. Anyone who has not contributed any treasures will be considered our enemy should we encounter them within," Zhang Shutong declared, addressing the cultivators lingering at the back who had yet to offer any contributions.

His words immediately caused the cultivators who had already offered treasures to turn and fix their gaze upon those still hesitant.

A fierce glint appeared in their eyes.

While the formation had indeed weakened considerably, appearing on the verge of opening, it had not yet fully materialized.

With the formation not yet breached, the obligation to contribute treasures persisted. This shared pressure fostered a terrifying sense of camaraderie against perceived outsiders.

It was easily imaginable that upon entering the Little Secret Realm, any cultivator who had not contributed would face a brutal fate.

Under the predatory stares of the contributors, even the wavering martial artists stepped forward, reluctantly parting with their accumulated wealth and casting it into the formation.

Li Chen, secretly orchestrating the gradual dissipation of the formation's power, silently commended Zhang Shutong for his shrewdness.

As time wore on, it became apparent that many had little left to give, yet a contingent of onlookers remained indecisive.

Lufa, Bette, Li Xiu, and Sword Ghost watched with racing hearts and immense elation as valuables were unceasingly fed into the formation.

"Damn, we're going to be rich this time!"

They even mused that with the spoils from this venture, foregoing entry into the secret realm and finding a secluded spot to cultivate before resurfacing might be a more prudent plan.

Although the war of the Four Realms raged across the land, some individuals joined out of necessity, while a greater number recognized it as a lucrative opportunity.

What was the most profitable kind of venture?

Naturally, it was profiting from the demise of others!

Especially those powerful cultivators who had reached the Domain Realm or beyond – were they not invariably individuals of considerable wealth?

And when engaging in such perilous conflicts, who wouldn't fully equip themselves, bringing along their entire fortunes?

In such circumstances, eliminating even one such individual promised immense gains.

It was precisely this mindset that propelled countless cultivators to risk their lives within the Ancient Battle Realm.

Their participation wasn't born of sheer obstinacy, but rather the primal, innate desire within all living beings... greed!

"This time, we should definitely recoup the expenses incurred purchasing items in Starry Sky Immortal City," Li Chen remarked, feeling quite content. While his previous encounter with an Immortal Emperor had yielded substantial recovery, who would ever decline excessive wealth?

Moreover, a nascent plan was already taking shape in Li Chen's mind.

Upon his return to the Heaven Realm, he intended to establish his own organization.

More precisely, he aimed to create a haven for those he held dear, ensuring they would no longer be without a place to call home.

This aspiration had long resided within Li Chen, yet circumstances had never previously allowed him the time or the means to bring it to fruition.

However, a surge of confidence now filled him, a belief in his own capability!

"The Palace of the Nether King... in the Heaven Realm!" Li Chen’s lips curled into a faint smile. That audacious ambition, once too wild to even contemplate, now seemed within his grasp, as he finally possessed the qualifications to pursue it.

His goal: to establish the Palace of the Nether King within the Heaven Realm!

What he urgently required now was capital!

He needed more treasures, more spiritual medicine, more cultivation manuals – the more, the merrier!

"So many treasures have been poured in, yet this formation still hasn't opened?" As time wore on, the onlookers began to notice that despite the continuous weakening of the formation, its opening remained elusive, causing their expressions to darken.

After all, the accumulated resources they had contributed from the very beginning amounted to an astronomical sum.

Within the throng of cultivators were individuals from the Domain Realm and Soul Realm. The items they had surrendered, though largely insignificant to them, were nonetheless valuable treasures!

Li Chen mused silently for a moment, deciding that enough was probably sufficient. To rely solely on this formation to coerce these powerful experts into relinquishing their most precious treasures felt a tad too audacious. Who would willingly offer their prized possessions for an uncertain outcome?

"Tian Yi, how are things proceeding on your end?"

Since Li Chen was the architect of the formation, he possessed the means to communicate with those inside it.

"Almost complete. We've just finished collecting the treasures that were recently thrown in," Bai Tianyi replied, casting a glance at Yang Xin and Christina beside him. They exchanged nods.

"Prepare to activate the formation, then. At that juncture, all of you should briefly conceal yourselves, merge with the crowd, and enter the Little Secret Realm together," Li Chen instructed.

"Understood," Bai Tianyi affirmed.

Li Chen exchanged a knowing glance with Zhang Shutong and a few others before giving a nod.

"The formation has cracked open!" a voice suddenly boomed from amidst the crowd.

A ripple of surprise went through the assembly. Even the cultivators who had been grimly preparing to contribute more treasures quickly halted their actions.

Indeed, in the center of the once-impenetrable Great Formation, a fissure, resembling an unfolding gateway, slowly materialized before their eyes.

"Opportunity rarely presents itself twice, charge!" Li Chen roared, plunging in first. Zhang Shutong and the others followed, feigning tearful excitement as they rushed into the breach.

The surrounding cultivators, whether influenced or perhaps lamenting the treasures already invested, were swept along. With bloodshot eyes and fierce cries, they too surged into the Great Formation.