Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1442: Chapter 1441: [To the West, a Wasteland]

The fundamental reason Ye Tianchen painstakingly reached this Ancient Martial World of Penglai is but one: to locate the Blood Killing Organization’s hidden stronghold and obtain the third fragment of the Ancient Transmission Array. Using these fragments to reconstruct the Ancient Transmission Array is vital for Ye Tianchen, as it’s the sole route for him to leave Earth, this stifling place of cultivation, and enter the true Martial Arts World!

However, upon reaching Penglai Immortal Island, Ye Tianchen encountered many people and events, gaining considerably from them, making the trip worthwhile. Yet now, he feels he has delayed too long here and wonders about the situation in the Song Mountain Ancient Martial World, where he has friends, family, and a village he must protect. More importantly, the Martial Arts World seems to be heading towards chaos. He needs to promptly arrange people and affairs according to his plans and speed up his cultivation.

If the Earth’s Three Ancient Martial Worlds descend into chaos, it might affect the Mortal World, and nations could vanish, leaving Martial Artists as the true rulers of this world, unbeknownst to ordinary mortals. When ultimate disorder strikes the Martial Arts World Law, nobody knows how it will unfold. Ye Tianchen worries not about his survival but whether his loved ones will be affected.

”I’ve already agreed to help you. Tell me where the Blood Killing Organization’s stronghold is!” Ye Tianchen demands from Wang Luanxiang.

”At Ghost Cliff,” Wang Luanxiang replies, glancing at Ye Tianchen.

”Ghost Cliff?” Ye Tianchen frowns, hearing the name for the first time.

”Little girl, Ghost Cliff is an absolute no-go area. Any living being who ventures there will lose its life!” declares the fishing elder.

”Seems like the senior knows where Ghost Cliff is!” Wang Luanxiang remarks with a smile.

”Ah, anyone dwelling on this Penglai Immortal Island for some time knows of Ghost Cliff; it’s a death trap, venturing there is certain death!” the fishing elder sighs.

”Where exactly is Ghost Cliff, and what kind of place is it?” Ye Tianchen asks.

Wang Luanxiang glances at Ye Tianchen, then smiles and says, ”No one knows the exact location of Ghost Cliff because its position isn’t fixed; it exists while constantly moving!”

”Exists while moving?” Ye Tianchen frowns.

”Indeed, Ghost Cliff is essentially a cliff filled with lethal aura, but the Blood Killing Organization employed some secret technique that lets it float erratically, continuously changing positions, making tracking it difficult. Perhaps this is to prevent their hidden stronghold from being discovered!” Wang Luanxiang nods.

”What you’re saying makes finding Ghost Cliff nearly impossible; even searching for decades may not guarantee tracking it down,” Xiao Ling comments.

”For ordinary folks, that’s indeed the case. However, years ago, an elder from our Wang family discovered Ghost Cliff by chance while carrying the Red Cloud Treasure Mirror. With its Divine Power, he finally detected Ghost Cliff’s aura. If one takes the Red Cloud Treasure Mirror to the previously discovered Ghost Cliff location, it’s likely traceable.” Wang Luanxiang confidently smiles.

Ye Tianchen says little, hastily grabbing Wang Luanxiang’s hand and heading outside the bamboo house, leaving the fishing elder and Xiao Ling stunned. Wang Luanxiang is even more surprised and can’t help but ask, ”What are you doing? Where do you want to take me?”

”To the site where Ghost Cliff was previously discovered. I must find the Blood Killing Organization’s stronghold and retrieve an item!” Ye Tianchen answers seriously.

”What item?” Wang Luanxiang asks without thinking.

”The Ancient Transmission Array fragment!” Ye Tianchen unabashedly reveals.

”You... You want to retrieve the Ancient Transmission Array fragment from the Blood Killing Organization’s stronghold? Are you mad?” Wang Luanxiang exclaims in astonishment.

”I know it’s difficult, but I must get it.” Ye Tianchen resolutely declares.

Wang Luanxiang truly did not expect that Ye Tianchen’s reason for heading to the Blood Killing Organization’s lair was not because he held deep hatred towards the Blood Killing Organization, but because he wanted to obtain the fragments of the Ancient Transmission Array from the Blood Killing Organization. This, more than having any grudge against the organization, was shocking and unbelievable to Wang Luanxiang.

”If you had said you had a deep grudge against the Blood Killing Organization and wanted revenge, that would be understandable. But to take away the Ancient Transmission Array fragments from them, I wouldn’t dare. It is rumored that many strong individuals died when the Blood Killing Organization fought to secure the fragments from an elder’s hand. It has since become their prized possession, not something that anyone can just take,” Wang Luanxiang said.

”Precisely because of this, I must take them away!” Ye Tianchen said earnestly.

”You...really want to go?” Wang Luanxiang asked surprisedly, looking at Ye Tianchen.

”Not only will I go, but I will take the fragments of the Ancient Transmission Array and destroy the Blood Killing Organization’s lair!” Ye Tianchen said resolutely.

”Great! I’ll go with you, and we’ll stir up some trouble!” Wang Luanxiang said, her demeanor suddenly changing, laughing mischievously.

Ye Tianchen was somewhat stunned by Wang Luanxiang’s sudden change. Just moments ago, she appeared afraid and unwilling to join him in searching for the Blood Killing Organization’s lair. Now, she had suddenly changed, becoming bold and seeming excited to destroy the Blood Killing Organization’s lair. Ye Tianchen found it hard to understand the thoughts of this woman!

”Weren’t you just afraid?” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but ask Wang Luanxiang.

”That was then, this is now. I was testing you earlier, to see if you had the resolve and determination. You must know, the Blood Killing Organization is not easy to deal with; their influence spreads across the entire Martial Arts World. The lair on Earth is just a branch, but it’s still extremely powerful, so if you aren’t resolved, it’s pointless to go,” Wang Luanxiang said with a righteous air.

”Alright, then lead the way. Let’s go to where the Red Cloud Treasure Mirror once discovered Ghost Cliff!” Ye Tianchen sighed and said.

”You don’t need me to lead the way; just carry me on your flight, and I’ll direct you. This way, I can save some Martial Arts True Power!” Wang Luanxiang said cheekily, looking at Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen shook his head, unable to fathom Wang Luanxiang’s character. Sometimes she was calm and composed, sometimes mischievous and unpredictable. Women are the most troublesome creatures in the world, he thought. Rather than wasting words, he should focus on finding ”Ghost Cliff,” exploring the Blood Killing Organization’s lair, and seize the fragments of the Ancient Transmission Array. This matter was urgent and could not be delayed!

Using Qi Manipulation Flight, Ye Tianchen carried Wang Luanxiang to the western part of the Penglai Ancient Martial World. Being unfamiliar with the terrain of the Penglai Ancient Martial World, Ye Tianchen felt increasingly isolated as they advanced. Soon, they found themselves in a vast desert, scorching sun overhead, heating the air to a boiling point. Every so often, they saw skeletal remains of animals, now turned to white bones and on their way to becoming ashes.

Ye Tianchen looked ahead; sand was all he could see, no end in sight. Not to mention ”Ghost Cliff,” he couldn’t even spot a tree or a blade of grass. This was a boundless desert—how could they possibly find the location of the Blood Killing Organization’s lair?

”This is all desert, extending hundreds of miles in every direction. Not a single blade of grass to be seen—can we even find Ghost Cliff?” Ye Tianchen stopped and asked worriedly.

”I can’t guarantee we’ll find it. Hundreds of years ago, our family’s elder carried the Red Cloud Treasure Mirror here and unexpectedly discovered Ghost Cliff. It was just a fleeting moment, but the Red Cloud Treasure Mirror’s powerful divine ability retained the remnant aura of Ghost Cliff, which we can track. Whether there will be any substantial discovery, I cannot guarantee,” Wang Luanxiang replied, furrowing her brow.

”Then bring out the Red Cloud Treasure Mirror and try; we might find something,” Ye Tianchen suggested after thinking.

Wang Luanxiang nodded, focused her mind, and from her embrace, drew out a shimmering treasure mirror. It was the first time Ye Tianchen had observed the Red Cloud Treasure Mirror up close. He found the mirror palm-sized, with nothing particularly different from ordinary mirrors, except for the red glow emanating from it. What surprised Ye Tianchen most was that the Red Cloud Treasure Mirror, with its strong divine light, seemed like it could have truly been refined from the heart of a true phoenix.

”I’ll channel some power now, letting the Red Cloud Treasure Mirror recreate the scene of discovering Ghost Cliff back then. Watch carefully; I may not be able to sustain it for long!” Wang Luanxiang said.

”Alright!” Ye Tianchen nodded.

Wang Luanxiang began to weave Sealing Skills, and the Red Cloud Treasure Mirror floated into the air. Soft power struck the mirror, and gradually, an eerie image formed within it—a desert, exactly the one beneath Ye Tianchen and Wang Luanxiang’s feet. A cliff suspended in mid-air slowly floated up from the ground, filled with ominous energy. The dark aura swept across the desert, shaking the very void, as though a supreme evil demon was about to emerge...(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote at Qidian (qidian.com) with your recommendations or monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)