Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 691: Chapter 690 [A Place Called The Sun Never Sets]

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”Give it back to me, or I’ll kill you!” Tianshuang pouted cutely and sternly glared at Ye Tianchen with her beautiful eyes.

”There’s no need for that, you’re no match for me. Instead, you can answer my question, and then, as an exchange, I’ll return this item to you. That way, both of us will have what we need without owing each other anything, how about that?” Ye Tianchen said with a wicked smile, holding something he took from Tianshuang.

”You... You’re despicable and shameless!” Tianshuang cursed Ye Tianchen furiously.

”Don’t curse me, otherwise I might not be able to resist smashing this thing...” Ye Tianchen threatened with a fierce look on his face.

”Don’t...” When Tianshuang saw that Ye Tianchen genuinely looked like he was about to smash the object, she was somewhat afraid because what he held was a priceless treasure of the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect. If it were really destroyed by Ye Tianchen, she would be utterly unable to explain it to her master. So, it was natural for her to be nervous.

”Then answer my question. I only want to know, why did you go to Longteng University, and why are people from the Blood Killing Organization trying to kill you?” Ye Tianchen asked with a sly smile.

Tianshuang glanced at Ye Tianchen and wanted to bite a chunk of flesh out of this guy. If it were just torture or other means, she would never answer Ye Tianchen’s questions. However, this sect treasure was vitally important to the development of a sect. If it were destroyed, she, Tianshuang, would become the eternal sinner of the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect, which forced her to compromise.

”Sister Shuang’er, we really have no other ill intentions. If we did, we wouldn’t have rescued you. This ’Ancient Mirror’ is your Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect’s treasured artifact. It has also allowed the sect to establish its foothold in the Ancient Martial World, gaining favors from many other sects. It would be such a pity if it were destroyed,” Dongfang Meng earnestly said to Tianshuang.

”Nice talk, but this guy is simply a rogue. I really don’t know why you would stay with him...” Tianshuang said to Dongfang Meng with an annoyed look.

”Actually, Ye Tianchen is not what you think...” Dongfang Meng used to really dislike Ye Tianchen too, considering him a rogue, a man oblivious to affection. But after spending some time with him, she discovered that Ye Tianchen had a resolute personality and a calm mind, capable of remaining composed in the face of any difficulty or danger. His perseverance impressed Dongfang Meng.

”No need to say more, you have one last chance, or I really will smash it!” Ye Tianchen interrupted Dongfang Meng, smiling wickedly at Tianshuang.

”You... I will never let you off...” Tianshuang glared at Ye Tianchen fiercely.

The Ancient Mirror was a mirror passed down from Ancient times and was the treasure of the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect. Although the treasure did not possess great power, it did have a mysterious ability. In specific environments and depending on the holder’s level of cultivation, it could trace back to the events that occurred at a particular place and time, recreating the scene vividly. This could reveal many secrets about Ancient Earth or even locate some powerful inheritances and overwhelmingly powerful Divine Arts.

It was with this ”Ancient Mirror” that the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect uncovered many significant secrets of Earth from the ancient cultivation era and also obtained Divine Arts that others couldn’t possibly find. The founder of the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect was a Divine Calculator who could foresee events lost to the annals of history, and glimpse a corner of the future. Even the Great Elders of many long-standing sects wished to meet them and receive their prophetic insights.

”Looks like you’re willing to talk now, go on!” Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

”I went to the archaeology department of Longteng University and was chased by the Blood Killing Organization, all because of the Ancient Transmission Array Fragment!” Tianshuang said, looking at Ye Tianchen.

”Ancient Transmission Array Fragment? Did you get it?” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help asking.

”No, but I know where it is. The Blood Killing Organization is after me to get the information on the location of the fragment,” Tianshuang said, calming down.

What Ye Tianchen didn’t expect was that Tianshuang also had information about the Ancient Transmission Array. She went under the alias Qin Yaoyue, becoming a lecturer at the archaeological department of Longteng University, to probe for information about the Ancient Transmission Array. She narrowly escaped being killed by six experts from the Blood Killing Organization because of this very information. It seemed the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect was also investigating such matters, and as a sect that had access to the most secrets from the ancient age of cultivation, maybe they could provide faster and better information. That was what Ye Tianchen thought, only wondering if he could get Tianshuang to divulge more useful information.

At this moment, Ye Tianchen looked at Tianshuang seriously and then said, ”I’m quite interested in the Ancient Transmission Array myself, could you share some information about it with me?”

”Are you asking for my help?” Tianshuang looked at him with a coquettish smirk.

”No, I want to cooperate with you, to work with the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect to find the Ancient Transmission Array and rebuild it as much as possible, because it’s also very important to me,” Ye Tianchen said earnestly as he looked at Tianshuang.

”Cooperate, why should I cooperate with you?” Tianshuang asked disdainfully.

”Because with just your own power, with just the power of the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect alone, you won’t be able to face the Blood Killing Organization. There’s even a high chance of being annihilated,” Ye Tianchen said bluntly.

”You... To speak so little of the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect is too disrespectful,” Tianshuang said, displeased.

”It’s not disrespect, but the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect is inherently a sect that calculates the past and future as its strong force. Even if you’ve obtained some Divine Arts left from the ancient times, they are not your own. Your strength is still not strong enough. It will undoubtedly be very difficult for you to obtain the fragments of the Transmission Array. I just want to use the Transmission Array to travel to other cultivation places. The rest will be under your control,” Ye Tianchen explained as he looked at Tianshuang.

”Other places of cultivation? Could it be that you really intend to enter the Martial Arts Great World?” Tianshuang asked in surprise.

”That’s right, I have my own affairs to attend to, and as a cultivator, I have no choice. Since I have become a Martial Artist, reaching the Martial Arts Peak is the goal I pursue!” Ye Tianchen declared resolutely.

Tianshuang was startled, not expecting Ye Tianchen, this unreliable guy, to have such ambition and determination. But Tianchen was right; the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect was primarily a sect that revered the Divine Calculation, and in terms of the sect’s power, it couldn’t compare to other ancient sects with long lineages. The reason it could survive in the cruel Ancient Martial World was firstly because the sect kept to itself and secondly, because the sect had a Supreme Elder who was a Divine Calculation master, able to foresee and rapidly avoid danger. Now, with the Blood Killing Organization re-emerging in the Ancient Martial World, they would surely target the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect. Without substantial power, it would be hard to avoid catastrophe forever.

”There’s nothing for us to talk about. You saved me, and I’ve told you some things; we’re even now. Give me back the Ancient Mirror!” Tianshuang demanded as she looked at Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen thought for a moment and returned the Ancient Mirror to Tianshuang. He knew that if Tianshuang was unwilling to cooperate with him and Dongfang Meng, forcing her would be useless. What would it achieve even if he killed Tianshuang?

Having received the Ancient Mirror, Tianshuang headed out of the cave. Dongfang Meng hadn’t expected Tianshuang to be so stubborn, unwilling to cooperate with them even now. Dongfang Meng had information about the fragment of the Ancient Transmission Array, which the Blood Killing Organization was aware of. They wouldn’t let the matter rest, and a great crisis loomed for both Tianshuang and the entire Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect.

A sect with an ancient heritage that even other peak organizations dared not provoke—how could the weaker Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect, which didn’t rely on absolute strength to survive in the Ancient Martial World, handle them?

”I can tell you that the fragments of the Ancient Transmission Array were broken into three major pieces long ago. The Blood Killing Organization ambushed and killed Senior Qing Song to acquire one piece, and two are left, one of which might be within Sun Never Sets Mountain...” Tianshuang, standing at the cave entrance, finally looked back at Ye Tianchen. Perhaps moved by Tianchen’s sincerity or to repay the lifesaving grace of Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng, she revealed this piece of information.

”Sun Never Sets Mountain? Is that... really?” Dongfang Meng’s expression changed as she questioned Tianshuang.

”I’m not sure if it’s true, but there’s a possibility. You, being from the Ancient Martial World, should know that this place is not just deadly for you and me, but even for someone of Master Fang Zheng’s immense combat power, it’s a place to be treaded very cautiously. Any interference with this place might not only cost lives, but could also bring catastrophic disasters,” Tianshuang said icily.

Watching Tianshuang leave the cave, Ye Tianchen frowned, surprised to learn that the Blood Killing Organization had indeed acquired one of the Ancient Transmission Array fragments. And one of the remaining two fragments might be in Sun Never Sets Mountain—a place he was hearing about for the first time.

”Where is Sun Never Sets Mountain? What kind of place is it?” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but ask Dongfang Meng.

”Sun Never Sets Mountain is a place one must absolutely avoid. Anyone who has gone there, no matter how powerful, has never survived...”

Dongfang Meng spoke with a trembling voice. However, before she could finish speaking, a loud boom came from outside the cave, followed by the overwhelming surge of Martial Arts True Power. Ye Tianchen rushed out almost immediately. It seemed someone had caught up to this place, and Tianshuang was in danger...(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it with a recommendation ticket or monthly ticket at Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to continue reading.)