The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3316 - 3311: Feel Free to Let the Horses Gallop_1

Yang Chen paused briefly, his mind swirling with rapid thoughts. At first, the Ice and Fire Star hadn't caught his full attention. Yet, if it connected to the homeland of the Icefire Heavenly Phoenix, everything shifted dramatically.

Curiosity about Bao Lu's location had long gripped Yang Chen, leading him to question Heng Ye on the matter previously. Still, Heng Ye's reply came across as strangely unclear.

With no other option, Yang Chen set aside the issue for now and focused on future plans. All the same, he held onto thoughts of the Ice and Fire Star, hoping for an opportunity to explore it—and ideally uncover clues about Bao Lu's fate.

Upon hearing mention of the Ice and Fire Star now, interest sparked in him, prompting his question: "How many Jiyu Essence can be mined on the Ice and Fire Star?"

"Roughly 1.8 million," Linglong Fairy answered in a gentle tone. "The Ice and Fire Star boasts the largest quantity of Jiyu Essence among the first three options, but as Young Master Yang Chen just learned from me, the risks are extremely severe. Three mighty Heavenly Fate Realm experts guard the Ice and Fire Star. I truly believe it's not the best pick for Young Master Yang Chen."

Yang Chen brushed off deeper worries and responded, "No problem, just display the mini planet for me."

Linglong Fairy struggled to grasp Yang Chen's intentions.

While the Ice and Fire Star did offer a greater haul of Jiyu Essence, those three Heavenly Fate Realm experts posed a real threat—not mere decorations. Should Yang Chen head there, bringing reinforcements made sense at minimum. Venturing solo to the Ice and Fire Star raised serious alarms.

Yet she refrained from probing more and passed the mini planet over to Yang Chen.

Yang Chen accepted the mini planet, probed it with his soul sense, and quickly grasped its full contents.

"Killing the Four-direction Ghost Kings will reward 300,000 Jiyu Essence!"

"Killing the Wind-Thunder Ghost King will reward 240,000 Jiyu Essence!"

"Killing the Earthquake Palace Ghost King will reward 270,000 Jiyu Essence."

"Rescuing..."

These three Ghost Kings captured Yang Chen's keenest focus.

Just the trio of Ghost Kings promised a whopping 800,000 Jiyu Essence.

It stood to reason—these were Heavenly Fate Realm Ghost Kings, after all, justifying their hefty bounties. No surprise, then, that Linglong Fairy opposed selecting this realm. Slaying Heavenly Fate Realm powerhouses sounded outright impossible.

"Luckily, these three Heavenly Fate Realm powerhouses sit only at the early stage. Facing them, I stand a fighting chance," Yang Chen mused inwardly.

He weighed the advantages against the drawbacks. Ignoring Bao Lu, the earlier two realms suited him far better than the Ice and Fire Star.

But factoring in Bao Lu, Yang Chen clenched his jaw and resolved to gamble on the danger.

Even clashing with early Heavenly Fate Realm experts, he could hold his own without total defeat or failed escape.

"Has Young Master Yang Chen decided?" Linglong Fairy observed from nearby, sensing his resolve, and inquired.

Yang Chen gave a nod and declared, "Yes, I'll select the Ice and Fire Star."

Linglong Fairy felt a pang of distress she couldn't voice: "Young Master Yang Chen, your decisions puzzle me so much. Won't you think it over again? The Ice and Fire Star holds both attractions and perils for you. That 1.8 million Jiyu Essence tempts greatly, yet those three Heavenly Fate Realm Ghost Kings alone claim 800,000. What portion of Jiyu Essence could you truly claim?"

Yang Chen recognized Linglong Fairy's concern for his safety but offered little response. He affirmed simply, "I'm choosing the Ice and Fire Star."

Noting Yang Chen's firm stance, Linglong Fairy could only exhale deeply and concede, "Fine, with Young Master Yang Chen set on it, my advice falls on deaf ears. I'll proceed as you wish and handle the registration now."

"Thanks, Miss Linglong," Yang Chen expressed.

Linglong Fairy managed a wry smile: "Young Master Yang Chen, no thanks required. If you're set on gratitude, secure plenty of Jiyu Essence and return unharmed from the Ice and Fire Star—that would please me most."

"Hahaha, naturally," Yang Chen replied with bold assurance, arms folded behind him. No mere early Heavenly Fate Realm trio could halt his path.

Linglong Fairy wondered at the source of Yang Chen's unwavering confidence but chose not to delve. Softly, she added, "I'll take care of the registration; Young Master Yang Chen needn't trouble himself."

"No need. I'll join my companions there," Yang Chen stated.

Inwardly, Linglong Fairy sighed. Yang Chen remained modest and easygoing, even with his five-level merit badge. They meshed perfectly in most ways, save for his unyielding pride and drive, which proved frustratingly immovable.

"If Young Master Yang Chen wishes to come along, that's all the better," Linglong Fairy remarked with a warm smile.

Apparently, visitors to the sub-hall for four-level merits and higher stayed scarce.

The pair approached without queuing and soon arrived at the registration desk.

The Elder overseeing registrations bore a yellowish, gaunt face, hinting at his mastery of certain Dao techniques and laws.

This slender Elder knew Linglong Fairy well and greeted her with a light laugh: "Fairy Linglong, it's been ages. Looks like you've taken a new Dao companion under your wing. Which realm does this Dao friend plan to enter?"

Linglong Fairy responded steadily: "Young Master Yang Chen aims for the Ice and Fire Star. Kindly register him, Elder Xu."

"Ice and Fire Star? A perilous realm indeed, typically drawing powerhouses with six-level merits or more. Plus, not long back, a formidable Heavenly Fate Realm expert ventured there—their fate unknown, leaving the battle's outcome a mystery. Anyway, I wandered off topic. How many companions does Daoist Yang Chen bring? Seems Fairy Linglong arrived with just him. Are the rest absent?" Elder Xu probed.

Linglong Fairy offered a helpless grin: "Elder Xu, you've got it wrong. Young Master Yang Chen intends to tackle the Ice and Fire Star solo."

"What?" Elder Xu's brows shot up in shock as he blurted, "Alone?"

Linglong Fairy's mouth twitched faintly, and she sent a private message to Elder Xu: "This Dao friend has a quirky nature. Simply process the registration, Elder Xu."

Though taken aback by the transmission, Elder Xu held back further queries.

Yang Chen remained unaware of Linglong Fairy's whispered words and paid no mind. While completing his registration, his soul sense swept the surroundings, spotting over a dozen individuals approaching from behind.

This bunch turned out to be foes of Fu Xuanbing. Fu Xuanbing commanded the group of more than a dozen, featuring known figures like Hu Kui. Yang Chen's sharpest notice fell on Heng Ye, present among them.

Fu Xuanbing sneered mockingly: "Heading to the Ice and Fire Star as well?"

"What of it?" Yang Chen shot back casually.

Fu Xuanbing let out a haughty chuckle: "How fortuitous—we're bound for the Ice and Fire Star too, to scout it out. Hope we don't cross paths and steal the tasks you're eyeing, costing you heaps of Jiyu Essence. Don't let it sour your mood."

Yang Chen saw through Fu Xuanbing's taunting ploy and countered coolly: "If Daoist Friend Fu possesses the skill, feel free to attempt it. Truth be told, unlike Daoist Friend Fu, I sleep easy with a clean slate. After all, Daoist Friend Fu knows the sting of robbery firsthand."