Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2492 - 2512: From Saint Child to Prisoner, How Miserable You Are!

Chapter 2492: Chapter 2512: From Saint Child to Prisoner, How Miserable You Are!

Yao Xuanji, Chu Jiaxue, and others stayed at the Blue God Sect, where Yao Xuanji prepared to stay for a while longer to spend time with his father.

Chu Jiaxue originally wanted to accompany Lin Chen to the Sea God Sect, but after some hesitation, Lin Chen politely declined.

The purpose of visiting the Sea God Sect was twofold: first, to resolve the hidden fluctuations of the Primordial Xuan Water Technique, and second, to see if there was an opportunity to obtain a Cultivation Technique that could absorb wishes. Not to mention the delay in time, the journey might not be safe all the way.

Although Chu Jiaxue was stronger than Lin Chen, if anything were to happen, she probably wouldn’t be able to help much. Besides, with the Dark Ancestral Dragon in the Linglong Tower, who possessed the strength of a Daluo Ultimate Immortal and was on par with Chu Jiaxue, there was no need for her to take risks by following him on his adventures.

Perhaps Lin Chen had a bit of male chauvinism, but when it came to dangerous matters, he genuinely did not want to take his wife with him on such risks.

Chu Jiaxue didn’t insist, but she had her own plans in mind.

She learned from Master Floating Cloud that Nalan Wushuang and Gu Yuexi had returned from exploring the Secret Realm with great rewards, and immediately headed to Eastern Brilliance, seeking items that could enhance their strengths.

Clearly, they were eager to improve their own strengths, wanting to quickly become more powerful to eventually be of help to Lin Chen.

She should also make an effort.

There were shortcuts to improving strength in the Only I am Supreme Ten Thousand Emperors Method, which were quite dangerous. Chu Jiaxue had not planned to try them, but after a period of rapid promotion, she suddenly hit a bottleneck. To break through this bottleneck, she could either spend a long time slowly wearing it down or find an alternate path.

Chu Jiaxue chose to take the risk!

She didn’t even mention this to Lin Chen because she knew he would never agree if she did!

She would go in secret!

With Lin Chen and Shang Wenyin leaving, she could find an excuse to leave as well.

Although the shortcut was not easy and bore significant risks, Chu Jiaxue wanted to give it a try. The path Lin Chen trod was different from ordinary Cultivators; the enemies he faced were always far beyond his own strength, so she must grow quickly.

Even if she couldn’t grow strong enough to shield him from the storm, she at least wanted to be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with him in battle.

Even if she did encounter an unforeseen mishap, there were others like Yue Yue by Lin Chen’s side who would comfort him, accompany him, and prevent him from being too heartbroken.

Little did Lin Chen know of Chu Jiaxue’s secret thoughts; if he had, he would rather have taken her with him to the Sea God Sect.

Lin Chen and Shang Wenyin flew for several months, finally arriving at the headquarters of the Sea God Sect.

The headquarters of the Sea God Sect was located on Sea God Island, which though called an island, was actually a continental mass at sea with countless cities and inhabitants.

After the battle between the Three Sects and the Sea God Sect, both sides set some ground rules. Although they were opponents, there was no warfare, and they were not deadly enemies. Thus, by declaring his identity, Lin Chen could openly visit Shangguan Wenyin.

However, Lin Chen did not do this because the last time he visited Shangguan Wenyin, he happened to encounter him being troubled, and his visit seemed like pouring oil on the fire, inadvertently harming Shangguan Wenyin.

Seeking the headquarters now, wouldn’t that just provide fodder for gossip?

Furthermore, Gui Xu Sect had already approached Shangguan Wenyin and even inquired about Lin Chen’s identity from others, knowing about the "kidnapping" of Shang Wenyin. Showing up in person might just invite more trouble.

Lin Chen quietly entered Jihai City, which was the closest to the Sea God Sect headquarters. It was bustling with disciples of the Sea God Sect.

With some Spirit Stones, Lin Chen found a small leader of the Sea God Sect, and with some Spirit Stones, he had him deliver a Jade Slip to Shangguan Wenyin, clarifying that he was Shangguan Wenyin’s friend with a prior arrangement.

Upon hearing that he was a friend of the Saint Child, the small leader did not dare to be careless. Besides, there were Spirit Stones to be earned, so he happily went to send the message.

Lin Chen waited calmly in the city, and soon enough, the small leader came back.

The young woman who came with the little leader was not Shangguan Wenyin, but a young woman who wore a veil and dressed unassumingly.

The woman was beautiful, dignified, and graceful. Seeing Lin Chen, her eyes lit up, and she bowed, "Your Excellency, may I ask if you are the Lin Chen from the Dragon Mountain Sect?"

Lin Chen was puzzled. Hadn’t he identified himself in the Jade Slip? Why had a woman arrived asking, appearing uncertain?

Lin Chen returned the greeting, "I am Lin Chen. Who, may I ask, are you?"

The young woman said gravely, "I am Li Yunruo, fiancée to Shangguan Wenyin..."

Lin Chen’s eyes widened in surprise.

Fiancée?

Shangguan Wenyin never mentioned having a fiancée before?

"Miss Li, it’s a pleasure. Is Shangguan Wenyin not with you?"

Li Yunruo’s expression grew solemn, her eyelashes drooped, and her voice was low, "He has gotten into trouble."

Lin Chen asked in surprise, "What happened to him?"

Li Yunruo lowered her voice even further, "During the last sectarian conflict, the Sea God Sect lost the competition. Upon returning, the Vice Sect Hierarch slandered Big Brother Shangguan for colluding with the Dragon Mountain Sect, alleging he lent the sect’s treasure to the enemy, causing the Sea Tide Pearl to lose all its power and diminish our combat strength, which eventually led to our defeat. The Sect Hierarch was enraged and has sentenced Big Brother Shangguan to labor in the Kutuo Sea..."

Lin Chen, curious, inquired further, "What sort of place is the Kutuo Sea, and what does it mean to ’labor’ there?"

Li Yunruo looked worried, "The Kutuo Sea is a region where spiritual power is chaotically violent. Throughout the year, there are currents of spiritual power tides, and any lower-level cultivator caught in them would be utterly destroyed in an instant, not even remnants would survive. Higher-level cultivators might reduce the damage and withstand the spiritual power tides but must still endure excruciating pain."

"As it often goes in the world, a curse may be a blessing in disguise. While the Kutuo Sea has a harsh living environment, it is also the source of Clam Pearls, which greatly increase the chances of advancing and surviving during tribulation transitions. These pearls are extremely valuable."

"The Sea God Sect sends those who have committed crimes there, especially those with grievous offenses, to the Kutuo Sea, to endure boundless agony. They also have to venture into the deep sea to find Clam Pearls."

"Lesser offenders can lessen their punishment by harvesting a certain number of Clam Pearls, potentially even regaining their freedom, while those with more severe crimes can reduce their term through pearl discovery."

"The Kutuo Sea is like a prison, with the spiritual power tides serving as the punishment. Life there is hard, even worse than death. Many don’t survive until they regain freedom."

"Big Brother Shangguan has been thrown into the Kutuo Sea for many years. I have constantly been seeking ways to rescue him, but the Sect Hierarch refuses to relent..."

Lin Chen frowned. Shangguan Wenyin, as the Saint Child, was actually punished by the Sect Hierarch?

"What is his alleged crime, and how long is he supposed to stay in the Kutuo Sea?"

Li Yunruo answered, "His charge is negligence and poor command; he has been punished to dwell in the Kutuo Sea for a hundred years..."

Talking about Shangguan Wenyin’s charge, Li Yunruo’s eyes reddened, and tears gleamed, "He is innocent. It was all a setup by others!"

Shangguan Wenyin, you’ve truly had it rough.

To have ended up in prison yourself.

From Saint Child to prisoner, the disparity is as vast as the difference between heaven and earth.

Lin Chen asked, "Did you come to see me just to relay this message?"

Biting her lip and mustering courage, Li Yunruo bowed deeply to Lin Chen, "I would like to request Friend Lin’s help to rescue him from the Kutuo Sea!"