A strong threat laced with chilling killing intent filled the air.
Upon hearing this, including Chen Sheng, the more than ten upper domain cultivators of the Jiang family all had a cold look in their eyes.
The old woman in front of them was strong, but she was not unbeatable.
After a moment of thought, Chen Sheng cast an inquiring glance at Jiang Chen in white.
Jiang Chen in white took a step forward, seemingly wanting to communicate with the old woman, but due to the ‘silence’, he couldn’t utter a single word.
Helplessly, he gently stroked his spirit ring, and an ancient imperial bell floated out and hovered in front of Chen Sheng.
Chen Sheng instantly understood Jiang Chen’s intention and struck the imperial bell with all his cultivation.
“Dong——!”
In an instant, the ancient bell sound broke through the ‘silence’, its toll echoing across heaven and earth.
The sound waves of the bell spread slowly.Wherever they reached, the grass and trees bowed down, and many demon kings were struck by lightning, unable to move!
“A superior-grade spiritual weapon? No, that’s not right! This is an ancient artifact!”
Seeing this, the old woman was shocked.
“Old fox, if it comes to a head-on confrontation, we are no match for you. But if we use the young master’s ancient bell, although we can’t defeat you, we can exhaust your lifespan! We will wear you down to death!” Chen Sheng said.
“…”
This time, the old woman did not retort, and her expression lost the calmness of before.
The situation changed in an instant.
Just a second ago, the old woman wanted to use her absolute power to swat Jiang Chen and the others like flies. But the next second, she might be the one to die.
What turned everything around was that floating ancient bell!
An ancient treasure that couldn’t be measured by grades!
The old woman couldn’t understand. How could such a treasure appear here and in the hands of a cultivator who wasn’t even at the upper four realms? Was the Jiang Family really that powerful?
The old woman wasn’t foolish. She knew the situation was unfavorable for her.
Yet she could not compromise.
For her clan, and for herself.
“Bring it on, then!”
Taking a deep breath, the old woman’s aura soared, her six tails swinging in all directions behind her.
A great battle seemed imminent.
“Senior, allow me to uproot the tree and dig out its roots, and I swear I will ensure this three-tailed white fox grows up safely!” Jiang Chen suddenly spoke up.
The old woman was taken aback.
“No!”
Chen Sheng hurriedly interjected, “Young Master, the Nine Heavens Mystic Fox bewitches all creatures! A slight mishap, and you could be charmed, becoming a puppet willing to sacrifice everything for it!”
Jiang Chen did not respond but simply looked at the old woman.
Seeing the old woman’s puzzled expression, he added, “Senior, your granddaughter has awakened.”
“What?!”
The old woman was shocked and quickly looked over.
Sure enough, the previously sleeping three-tailed white fox had woken up and was now rubbing its sleepy fluffy eyes with its furry paws.
Suddenly, the white fox leaped down.
It came to Jiang Chen with a puzzled expression and asked, “Human, you smell really nice, what is your name?”
“!!!”
At these words, everyone was astonished!
The Nine Heavens Mystic Fox understands the human heart and discerns good from evil.
This meant… In the eyes of the Nine Heavens Mystic Fox, Jiang Chen represented great virtue!
Jiang Chen did not answer the three-tailed white fox but turned to the old woman and said,
“Senior, your life is not long, and you cannot protect it forever. But if you let me uproot the tree, I will protect it until its death.”
“…Why?” the old woman asked, puzzled.
“Because the roots of the Enlightenment Tree are very important to me.”
Jiang Chen suddenly picked up the three-tailed white fox at his feet and continued,
“I’m destined with it.”
“…”
The old woman fell silent again.
She did not doubt Jiang Chen’s words, for the approval of the Nine Heavens Mystic Fox was the greatest persuasion.
As Jiang Chen said, her life was not long, so she could not protect her granddaughter forever.
And this young man in white before her, not only with a formidable background but also recognized by her granddaughter, was indeed a suitable candidate.
“What’s your name?” the old woman asked.
“Jiang Chen.”
“Jiang Chen, you are not my granddaughter’s fated person, for I do not have a good impression of you.”
“I know.”
“Our clan’s three-tailed state is very unstable. Even if she has seen you now, she may forget you if it doesn’t see you for a while.”
“I know.”
“To be precise, not just at this moment, but no matter what you do, my granddaughter will always forget you.”
“I also know.”
“Even so, you still wish to protect my granddaughter for a lifetime?”
“A lifetime is too long, but as long as I live, I will surely protect her.”
The old woman fell silent once more.
After taking a deep look at Jiang Chen, she waved her sleeve.
In the next instant.
The three-tailed white fox was enveloped in a white light and floated from Jiang Chen’s arms into hers.
The white fox struggled for a moment and then fell asleep again.
“Come here in ten years and take her.”
With those words, the old woman disappeared from the spot.
She didn’t mention the consequences of not coming, because there was no need.
A human recognized by the Nine Heavens Mystic Fox would not break their word.
The departure of the old woman allowed Chen Sheng and the others to breathe a sigh of relief.
Thinking back on Jiang Chen’s promise, Chen Sheng wanted to say something but eventually gave up.
The decision of the young master was not for him to refute.
Soon, the Enlightenment Tree was felled and its roots dug out.
The moment Jiang Chen took out the roots, the body of the Enlightenment Tree withered rapidly and disappeared.
At the same time, countless demon kings affected by the aura of the roots came from all directions, attempting to snatch them.
With the help of Chen Sheng and others, Jiang Chen fought until his white clothes were stained with blood.
The deepest part of the Hengduan Mountain Range, known as the forbidden area for humans, is home to countless demon kings.
Among them, there are many who could contend with Chen Sheng.
It was only after several days later that the group successfully left the Hengduan Mountain Range.
Although no one fell, everyone was injured to varying degrees.
Especially Chen Sheng, who had fought against demon kings on par with himself, was seriously injured.
Without Jiang Chen’s ancient bell, they would have likely become food for the beasts.
“Everyone, this journey has been hard on you, return to the Jiang family to heal,” Jiang Chen said as they left the Hengduan Mountain Range.
The other Upper Domain cultivators nodded and disappeared in a flash of light, leaving only Chen Sheng behind.
He was Jiang Chen’s protector and could not leave no matter what happened.
“Elder Chen, you need to return to the Jiang family quickly, or you risk a fall in cultivation,” Jiang Chen spoke again.
Chen Sheng remained silent, like a stubborn old man.
“If you don’t return, then I’ll have to ask my father to bring you back!” Jiang Chen took out a jade slip and said.
“No don’t!”
Chen Sheng hurriedly stopped him, “I’ll go back, is that enough? The family head cannot leave the Upper Domain on his own because the Imperial Dynasty is watching closely! I’m leaving now, young master, be careful.”
With that, he too disappeared in a flash of light.
Seeing this, Jiang Chen shook his head, took two healing pills, and also prepared to return to his sect.
However, he had only traveled about ten li after leaving the Hengduan Mountain Range when an unexpected incident occurred!
“Jiang Chen, without your protector, you will surely die today!”
Several Upper Domain cultivators appeared and surrounded him.
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