Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2261 - 2281: Fox Exploits Tiger’s Might, Who Dares to Make a Move?_1

Chapter 2261: Chapter 2281: Fox Exploits Tiger’s Might, Who Dares to Make a Move?_1

Over a dozen powerhouses dived into the water, all of them top-level powerhouses from the three great sects, with strengths that were all above that of a Daluo Ultimate Immortal. The strongest among them was a peak Daluo Ultimate Immortal, a terrifying lineup!

They had been there for quite some time and learned of Lin Chen’s existence from Qi Wuchang and the other two, knowing that he was a servant of True Person Tai Xu, guarding the Yin-Yang Spring here.

During the first dive, Qi Wuchang and the others, fearing the number of magical beasts at the bottom of the spring, chose to retreat, but Lin Chen charged towards the depths like a madman.

Qi Wuchang and the three saw the ferocious horde of magical beasts crazily pursuing Lin Chen, so they all felt that Lin Chen was most likely already dead, especially since at the bottom of the spring, thick with Demonic Qi, not just Lin Chen but even a Daluo Ultimate Immortal like them would certainly meet their end.

Lin Chen died out of greed!

That was their conclusion. Time flew by, and half a year passed. Just as everyone was nearly forgetting about the whole matter, Lin Chen appeared alive and well before them all, how could they not be shocked?

Just as the people were preparing to intercept Lin Chen to inquire, a figure loomed below him like a mountain range, with a horror-inducing presence that made everyone’s complexion change dramatically in an instant.

This must be the dreadful creature from the depths!

It really has come out!

Everyone, no longer concerned with intercepting Lin Chen, turned tail, flying upwards at a formidable speed that was much faster than their descent.

The people broke through the surface of the water and flew up towards the sky, while loudly commanding.

"Retreat from this place!"

"That big one has come up, leave this place!"

As the people were frantically preparing to retreat, Lin Chen parted the waters, appearing within everyone’s sight.

Qi Wuchang and the others were staggered by the sight of Lin Chen, unscathed.

What’s going on?

Wasn’t that huge dark shadow chasing after Lin Chen just now?

As the people escaped from the bottom of the spring, thick with Demonic Qi, and suspended themselves in mid-air, they felt much more at ease, especially since among them were powerhouses including a peak Daluo Ultimate Immortal.

Qi Wuchang spoke up and asked, "Friend Lin, what was that magical beast following you?"

Lin Chen answered honestly, "Chi Zai, Starry Sky Demon Beast, from which all the magical beasts in this world are born."

"Starry Sky Demon Beast!"

Everyone gasped in shock, their expressions full of astonishment.

They had naturally heard of the legends of Starry Sky Demon Beasts, terrifying creatures capable of traveling through the stars, powerful and enigmatic. It was precisely because of their special abilities that magical beasts, as a unique species, came into being.

The sheer number of magical beasts in this world was most likely due to the Starry Sky Demon Beast. What shocked the people was not this fact, but that this Starry Sky Demon Beast was actually alive!

Su Yanran couldn’t help asking, "Lin Chen, have you been at the bottom of the spring the whole half-year? Didn’t the Starry Sky Demon Beast attack you? On that day, we saw so many magical beasts from the depths hunting and killing you..."

Lin Chen explained, "The sword was stuck in Chi Zai’s body. Its owner, Shepherd Heavenly Monarch, had drawn a Sword Talisman on it. As long as the Sword Talisman was unraveled, it would release Chi Zai. This half-year, I’ve been trying to unravel the Sword Talisman under the water, and today, I finally succeeded."

Everyone widened their eyes, their faces full of disbelief.

Shepherd Heavenly Monarch!

Yet another name they had only heard in legends, belonging to a legendary big shot!

This sword actually belonged to Shepherd Heavenly Monarch!

The greed in everyone’s hearts seemed to be doused with cold water, and all their thoughts disappeared in an instant.

Steal Shepherd Heavenly Monarch’s sword?

Was it because they thought their lives were too long?

Zhong Shuyu looked at the figure flickering in and out of sight under the water and cautiously asked, "Friend Lin, Shepherd Heavenly Monarch suppressed Chi Zai here, won’t you offend Shepherd Heavenly Monarch by releasing him?"

A radiant smile appeared on Lin Chen’s face, "No, Shepherd Heavenly Monarch is quite familiar with my Master. Besides, Shepherd Heavenly Monarch had foreseen today’s events. After I disarmed the Sword Talisman, his projection appeared and even had a chat with me. He taught me the Way of the Sword Talisman, saying that we would meet in the future and he was preparing me with some knowledge in advance."

Listening to Lin Chen’s words, envy shone in everyone’s eyes.

Lin Chen, merely a Fairy, not only worked for True Person Tai Xu but also received recognition from Shepherd Heavenly Monarch, who personally taught him the Way of the Sword Talisman. This truly filled others with jealousy!

Seeing the envy, jealousy, and hatred in everyone’s eyes, Lin Chen chuckled inwardly. He dared to come up so openly because he knew that even if they envied him, they wouldn’t dare to lay a finger on him.

A servant of True Person Tai Xu, a pupil personally taught by Shepherd Heavenly Monarch—who would dare to provoke him?

If things went awry, provoking True Person Tai Xu or Shepherd Heavenly Monarch might mean the end of their entire sect.

Su Yanran said enviously, "Friend Lin is truly lucky to have such experiences. Now that you and Chi Zai have left the bottom of the spring, where do you plan to go?"

Lin Chen had been honest about the previous matters, as honesty would increase his safety. But he would certainly not divulge the truth about the Void Lotus Herb.

Even with Chi Zai by his side, it was still a question whether Chi Zai would actually help if he were in dire straits.

After all, it’s better to have less troubles.

"He has been suppressed down there for far too long and now wishes to just roam about. I am merely accompanying him..."