The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3249 - 3244: Wan Huaruo’s Sound Transmission?_1
Previously on The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms...
Just as he had guessed before, his path only solidified this realization further.
Since those in the Heaven-appointed Realm were barred from entry, slipping past Wan Huaruo's sharp vigilance with mere Heaven-separated Realm power would prove utterly futile.
The Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag served merely as a facade. Whoever had purposefully drawn them to this spot harbored ulterior motives.
"These two treasures must be the greatest prizes within the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower. All who venture into the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower seek them out." With hands clasped behind his back, Yang Chen remarked, "Could it be that the one who intentionally guided us to the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower covets these two treasures?"
Through Yang Chen's meticulous inspection, he first uncovered the secret manual.
As he perused it, the secret manual revealed the legacy secret art bequeathed by the Snake Clan Ancestor.
Yet, to Yang Chen's current insight, it held little appeal. While it did include some solid secret techniques, the cultivation time required and their overall impact made them far from viable.
That said, the secret manual wasn't entirely without value. It simply didn't justify the challenges posed by the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower.
"It's improbable that these folks targeted the secret manual. Scheming for its inheritance yields no real gain. Then... do they seek this massive egg?" Yang Chen pondered inwardly.
This massive egg exuded an eerie mystery. Even with his vast knowledge and background, Yang Chen couldn't pinpoint its origins.
Shaking his head, Yang Chen set aside his musings. He seized the massive egg with one hand, intending to seal it away in the Demon God Tower, assigning his Emperor Divine Tools to guard it.
Yet, the instant his grip closed around the massive egg, Yang Chen paused in surprise.
"Is this thing drawing in my laws?" Yang Chen exclaimed inwardly, startled. Fortunately, his reserves of laws were abundant; otherwise, the egg's absorption rate would overwhelm him.
Yang Chen's doubts about the massive egg deepened even more.
Currently, the main hall held just these two treasures. Beyond them, nothing else remained.
Yang Chen shrugged indifferently. With no other finds in sight, he wasted no time and departed swiftly.
Exiting the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower, he drew the intense stares of many onlookers.
All were aware that Yang Chen had conquered the tenth level of the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower, claiming the inheritance treasure.
In particular, the Wind Emperor, Crown Prince Modao, and Wan Huaruo now regarded Yang Chen with markedly altered expressions.
"To think the treasure my clan has chased for ages has fallen to a human like you, Brother Yang Chen. I'm dying to learn what our ancestor bestowed." The Wind Emperor lamented.
Modao's face hardened with chill. He swiftly masked his feelings, reverting to his typical composed state.
For now, the Grand Abyss Palace members appeared dejected, gnashing their teeth at the sight of Yang Chen. After all, their competitors had snatched the prize right out from under them, and that stung deeply.
"Yang Chen, did you locate the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag?" One Grand Abyss Palace cultivator blurted out, unable to hold back.
Yang Chen offered no reply. He saw no point in engaging the Grand Abyss Palace crowd.
He rejoined the group, sharing a knowing look with Broken River and his companions.
Broken River couldn't resist inquiring. To evade eavesdroppers, he astutely employed sound transmission for a private exchange.
"Brother Yang Chen, did you discover the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag?" Broken River and the other two queried via transmission.
Staying composed, Yang Chen responded coolly, "No, we've been tricked. The Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag isn't inside the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower whatsoever. Those who pushed us to challenge it had hidden agendas."
"What!" Broken River and the rest exchanged stunned glances.
Though their faces betrayed subtle annoyance, none of the four let any overt emotions show.
Observing this, the Grand Abyss Palace folks grew restless, desperate for clarity.
Whether Yang Chen had secured the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag remained an enigma to them.
"Congratulations, Brother Yang Chen."
At that juncture, the Wind Emperor and Crown Prince Modao approached with grins: "Brother Yang Chen proves himself exceptional, securing the treasure our Snake Clan ancestor left."
"Mere fortune on my part. With this concluded, shall we head back now?" Yang Chen suggested.
"Absolutely!" The Wind Emperor affirmed, "I'll handle the preparations at once. Elder Huaruo, we'll bid farewell for now."
Wan Huaruo offered a subtle smile, her eyes lingering briefly on Yang Chen without intent.
Caught in Wan Huaruo's enchanting stare, Yang Chen initially brushed it off, but then a private sound transmission from the alluring woman echoed in his thoughts.
Hearing the transmission, Yang Chen's eyes narrowed as he shot a glance at Wan Huaruo, who acted oblivious, simply smiling and waving them off.
This left Yang Chen even more perplexed about Wan Huaruo's aims. Still, he found the woman intriguing, so he didn't dismiss her message outright and committed it to memory.
The Wind Emperor guided Yang Chen and the group on their return, silently mulling over the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag.
Noting Yang Chen's reluctance to discuss it, the Wind Emperor dropped the matter with regret, aware that pressing would only embarrass him.
Thus, the party proceeded onward.
Yet, during their return journey, a chilling gust assailed them. Yang Chen's keen senses picked up an anomaly right away.
"We're in trouble—it's an ambush." King Ming Cheng responded swiftly, detecting the threat almost as quickly as Yang Chen.
His warning jolted the assembled powerhouses. In a flash, icy gales surged from every side, and hordes of spectral Yin spirits leaped forth from the shadows.
These spectral Yin spirits possessed varying might. The feeblest had attained the Realmless stage, while the mightiest had advanced to the Heaven-separated Realm!
Intermingled were Heaven-separated Realm powerhouses from the Snake people as well.
Tallying them up, over twenty Heaven-separated Realm entities were present. Their collective strength rivaled that of Yang Chen, the Wind Emperor, and King Ming Cheng.
Faces drained of color at the horrifying display.
The fusion of Snake Human Clan Tianwei Army forces and these Yin ghost entities formed an unforeseen nightmare alliance.
Who would have foreseen such a horde of Ghost King masters lurking in the modest Nine Dragons World?
As these Ghost Kings materialized, they grinned malevolently, encircling the entire group.
"Audacious thieves, how dare you stir trouble in Snake Clan lands. You're begging for annihilation!" Without pause, Mo Dao surged ahead, displaying bold resolve.
Still, this only heightened Yang Chen's wariness. While others reeled from the assault, Mo Dao led the charge without a hint of fear.
"These Netherworld Ghost Kings clearly target the items I claimed. No sooner had I left the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower's area than this swarm of Ghost King elites appeared. Do they intend to seize them by force?" Yang Chen uttered icily.