Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 1278 - 1298: The Hidden Secret_1

Chapter 1278: Chapter 1298: The Hidden Secret_1

"Are there other newcomers here besides me?"

Acting clueless, Lin Chen asked, "The one who can undergo the Immortal Ascension Ceremony, they must have a good Immortal Fate, right?"

Without much thought, Guo Jia casually replied, "That person was found outside by my command from the immortal. The test results of her Immortal Fate are very good, a strong red light, but it is still much less than yours."

"The Immortal Ascension Ceremony can only be performed on one person at a time, consuming countless resources. And it should be given first to the most suitable person with the best Immortal Fate. So, by the rules, you’ll go first."

With a surprised look, Lin Chen said, "That’s great, thank you, envoy!"

Guo Jia looked at Lin Chen with an admiring gaze, his eyes filled with obvious envy.

"No need for such formalities, in the future we’re all in this together. Continue your drinks, I need to report back."

After Guo Jia left, the originally quiet scene suddenly became lively.

"Two consecutive red lights for the Immortal Fate, such good luck."

"Congratulations, Brother Lin!"

"When you become an Immortal, don’t forget about us, okay?"

The crowd kept raising their glasses to Lin Chen, the scene was lively, but Lin Chen always felt that there was a hint of strangeness.

They indeed were celebrating, but they didn’t seem to be doing it for him.

Although their mouths were congratulating him, there was a strange mutual understanding in their eyes, as if everyone understood except for Lin Chen.

Lin Chen obligingly played along, his mind ardent with thought, speculating that all the peculiarities and changes must be related to the Immortal Ascension Ceremony.

Substantial increase in power?

Becoming an Immortal?

Bringing people in from the outside, helping others increase their strength, and assisting them in becoming Immortals?

Such a good thing — surely it doesn’t exist!

That night, everyone was intoxicated with joy. Li Wu drank the most, his whole person looking incredibly excited.

"I’ve waited so long, finally it’s happening. This time, as long as the boss succeeds, we should also be able to leave here, I’m so happy today..."

Li Wu hadn’t finished speaking when the faces of the people around him suddenly changed.

The man beside Li Wu quickly glanced at Lin Chen, grabbed Li Wu, and loudly said, "Who doesn’t want to leave? But leaving would cause amnesia and life expectancy would decrease. Are you willing...?"

Li Wu’s face was startled as if he had come to his senses. He laughed, "Indeed, one cannot have both fish and bear’s paw. Ah, I drank too much. You guys drink, I’m going."

Lin Chen acted as if he had heard nothing and was having a great time chatting with Qian Yi and Zhao Ding. However, great doubts began to rise in his heart.

The boss?

Success?

Leaving here?

Who are their boss?

Lin Chen felt more and more that this place was filled with strangeness. Everyone seemed to be very enthusiastic about him, appearing as warm-hearted people living in a Paradise on Earth. However, they all seemed to have an unspoken agreement to hide something from him.

Unfortunately, Lin Chen couldn’t leave!

He still had to find an opportunity to rescue Chu Jiaxue!

Even if he knew there was a conspiracy here, he could only stand firm. After all, everyone here is half Immortal, and although he possessed powerful combat power, he couldn’t defeat a single one.

Lin Chen kept all his doubts at the bottom of his heart and settled down in Wuyou Village.

Nothing happened that night. The next morning, Zhao Ding came to him.

"The Immortal Ascension Ceremony will start in three days."

Lin Chen confirmed, "Will it be me first, or the other person?"

"The immortal said, you have great hope of becoming an Immortal, and resources will be prioritized to be used on you."

Lin Chen’s smile was radiant, "Thank you so much!"

Zhao Ding laughed, "Your Immortal Fate is, even if you aren’t an Immortal yet, you’re already a half Immortal. We’re all part of the same family. No need for such formalities."

Lin Chen wandered around Wuyou Village, but found that the people who were very enthusiastic the day before seemed to suddenly become busy and disappeared. Occasionally when he ran into someone, they would greet him and hurry off.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, three days had passed. Early in the morning, Guo Jia and Zhao Ding came to him.

"The Immortal Ascension Ceremony is ready. Come with us."

"Alright, sorry for the trouble."

Lin Chen followed the two men as they rose into the air, crossing Wuyou Village, heading towards the back mountain.

As Lin Chen was looking down, his scalp suddenly turned numb.

All the people who had disappeared before suddenly appeared. They were standing at the entrance of their houses, looking at him with almost eerie smiles.

Keep the fright in his heart, Lin Chen laughed, "Why is everyone outside?"

Guo Jia glanced around and frowned, then turned to laugh, "They’re all envious of you, including me. We’re all half Immortals, but not really Immortals. But you have a great chance of becoming a true Immortal to transcend this world."

Lin Chen rubbed his hands together, "Thank you for the auspicious words."

Guo Jia laughed, turned around, and continued leading the way.

In that instant, Lin Chen saw a trace of subtle mockery in Guo Jia’s eyes.

Lin Chen felt heavy-hearted as he had a growing sense of him heading towards an abyss. However, thinking of Chu Jiaxue, a great courage surged in Lin Chen’s heart.

Even if he was entering a dragon’s lair or a tiger’s den, he had to take a chance!

When the three arrived at the back mountain, a giant cave entrance that was over a hundred meters high appeared in front of Lin Chen.

"Follow me."

Lin Chen nodded his head, took a deep breath, and flew towards the giant cave, as if he was flying into the bloody mouth of a beast.