Two Realms: I Will Become the Immortal Emperor

Chapter 324: Chapter 296: Joining Forces to Seek an Opportunity

”What opportunity?”

Chen Xi’s interest was piqued, and he couldn’t wait to ask.

He wasn’t the only one. Lu Qinglian and Xiao Chan also looked over with curiosity.

”Everyone here and I have been through life and death together multiple times. We can trust each other. However, this opportunity is no ordinary matter. If word of it were to get out, it would undoubtedly bring fatal disaster upon the rest of us.”

Chen Che lifted his teacup, his gaze sweeping over the others as he said with a gentle smile,

”So, before we proceed, I must ask you to swear an oath. If you are unwilling, I won’t force you. Even if the deal falls through, the goodwill remains.”

Of course, no one was willing to leave.

’Even when we all teamed up to ambush Ye Jiuming and True Master Chilong, Chen Che wasn’t this solemn. This opportunity must be at the Golden Core level, at the very least. If we miss this, we’ll probably never get another chance like it in our entire lives.’

”Please, have a look.”

Seeing that no one was leaving, Meng Qianxun acted with a mere thought. Countless ethereal characters instantly poured down from the air, coalescing into a contract.

Everyone glanced at it and quickly summarized its contents in their minds:

The main clauses were to keep the subsequent discussion confidential and to never reveal anything that happened or was witnessed concerning this opportunity to any outsider. The penalty for violation ranged from damage to one’s Divine Soul to outright death and the annihilation of one’s cultivation.

There were no hidden clauses or demands for payment.

So, no one hesitated.

One by one, Chen Xi, Xiao Chan, and Lu Qinglian left their Divine Soul Marks on the contract. Secret Techniques for unilaterally breaking a Divine Sense contract were already rare; even if one had such a technique, it would be impossible to succeed without the help of two or three Golden Core cultivators.

With the contract sealed, Chen Che finally nodded and said,

”This opportunity concerns True Master Chixia’s Traveling Palace. I cannot get into it alone, so I’ve invited you all to assist me. However, since I was the one who discovered the location, and the Meng Family is providing a Golden Core cultivator, the Meng Family and I will take a seventy-percent share. The three of you will each get ten percent.”

!

Upon hearing this, none of the three had any objections.

’Ten percent might seem small, but there were many people involved, not to mention a Golden Core cultivator among them.’

’The only one who seemed unqualified was Lu Qinglian. But she had a good son. Although Lu Ping’an’s aptitude for Cultivation was poor, he seemed perfectly suited to the path of a Ghost Cultivator, and his potential was already becoming apparent. If even Chen Che was willing to place an early bet on him, they certainly weren’t going to object.’

Chen Yin picked up his teacup, then immediately set it back down. He asked with a hint of doubt,

”Forgive me for being blunt, but is this really True Master Chixia’s Traveling Palace?”

After all, not long ago, Ye Jiuming had used news of True Master Chixia’s Traveling Palace as bait. While they hadn’t acted on it officially, they had secretly sent people to investigate. A large group had gone all the way to Chu State, only to come back empty-handed.

And now Chen Che was bringing up the same news...

”You’ll know once you see for yourselves.”

Chen Che smiled and presented a Jade Pendant. As a light of True Essence flowed from it, a map materialized above the pendant.

Seeing the map, they all looked utterly astonished.

Taking in their expressions, Chen Che finally said with a smile,

”During the battle at Juejian Mountain, I acquired what I needed from the Wu Family to complete this Jade Pendant. My Spirit Pet has already scouted the location and confirmed that there is indeed a palace there. That’s why I remained unmoved when Ye Jiuming tried to lure me out of the valley with news of the traveling palace...”

Seeing that the Jade Pendant looked ancient and mysterious, clearly no ordinary object, they were already halfway convinced. Now, after hearing his explanation, they didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

’At the same time, they couldn’t help but marvel at how Ye Jiuming’s fate had been sealed:’

’He tried to frame Xiao Chan, not realizing Xiao Chan had deep ties to Jinyun Valley. He tried to use True Master Chixia’s Traveling Palace as bait, only to find his target already knew its real location. To have such rotten luck... his death really wasn’t a miscarriage of justice.’

However, if they were in Ye Jiuming’s shoes, they’d probably have done the same thing.

’After all, Xiao Chan was one of the most notorious Evil Cultivators of the last few decades, while True Master Chixia was the most famous Golden Core True Master in a millennium.’

The Primordial Sect had deep ties to True Master Chixia. Every disciple of the sect viewed him as a legendary figure. Xiao Chan asked impatiently,

”When do we leave?”

”In that case, we shouldn’t delay. I can leave at any time.”

As he spoke, his gaze swept toward the others.

’Originally, he had planned to spend four or five years slowly and patiently unraveling the secrets of the traveling palace.’

’But the Ye Family had moved too quickly. They had sealed their mountain gate immediately after the tournament, and according to reports, Grand Elder Ye Juming, Fourth Elder Ye Wuchang, and Fifth Elder Ye Xiuyu had all chosen to enter seclusion simultaneously to prepare for Core Formation.’

’Clearly, they were preparing to risk it all.’

’If even one of them succeeded, the advantage Meng Qianxun gained from his own Core Formation would be instantly nullified, and the Ye Race would undoubtedly continue to suppress the Meng Clan and Jinyun Valley. This was especially true for Jinyun Valley; once its soaring momentum was broken, regaining it would be incredibly difficult.’

’He had originally intended to split True Master Chixia’s Cave Mansion evenly with the Meng Family. However, a few days ago, Meng Qianxun had visited the traveling palace and discovered that breaking in with his power alone would not be so easy.’

’So, after much thought, he decided to bring Xiao Chan, Lu Qinglian, and Chen Yin into the fold.’

’He wanted to see if they could use this opportunity to nurture a few more Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Cultivators to contend with the Ye Race in the future.’

”Then let’s set off today.”

The others exchanged glances, all speaking up eagerly.

’Such a massive opportunity was right in front of them; who would want to delay? Besides, after their experiences at Juejian Mountain and the recent tournament, they all had enough Pills and Talismans on hand to sustain a fierce battle.’

’Furthermore, it wasn’t as if the traveling palace could be breached in a single day. If they couldn’t get in this time, they could always return after a while.’

”Then let’s go.”

Chen Che rose to his feet.

Meng Qianxun, Lu Qinglian, Xiao Chan, and Chen Yin each left the valley separately. After all, a large group like theirs leaving all at once would be far too conspicuous. For a matter of such great opportunity, it was naturally best that as few people as possible knew about it.

...

「More than half a day later」

The five of them regrouped in Ze State.

With the Little Chick perched on his shoulder, Chen Che led the way. Though he had never been to the traveling palace himself, he knew the route like the back of his hand. The group of five ventured deep into the Marsh Forest without alerting any of the surrounding Demon Beasts.

After a while, however, Meng Qianxun took the lead. ”The path ahead gets difficult,” he said in a low voice. ”Many Hundred-Eyed Marsh Dragons live here, as well as some of their natural enemies. Everyone, stay close to me, and don’t startle them. If we get spotted, failing the mission would be a minor issue; getting wiped out would be the real disaster.”

Back then, the Little Chick had stopped at this point. After Meng Qianxun took over, he had found a relatively safe path through the packs of beasts.

As he spoke, a clamorous croaking sound echoed through the forest.

The sound was incredibly piercing.

Each croak carried a soul-shaking power that seemed to affect their very minds, making their hearts pound in their chests. Peering toward the source of the sound, they couldn’t see the creature itself, only a mountain-like silhouette squatting within the forest.

With each croak, the leaves of the forest undulated back and forth, like a turbulent tide.

”That’s a Three-legged Golden Toad. Its bloodline originates from the Ancient Snow Clam... It feeds exclusively on poisonous creatures, is immune to all toxins, and its blood acts as an antidote.”

Averting his gaze, Chen Yin explained,

”An adult can reach the Golden Core Great Perfection realm, and its cry has the power to attack the mind and seize the soul.”

This species had long been extinct on the Earth Element Star.

Chen Che had been about to probe the area with his Divine Sense, but upon hearing that it might be a Golden Core Great Perfection Demon Beast, he instantly retracted it.

The others felt a chill run down their spines when they heard this.

Lu Qinglian subconsciously held her breath, terrified of drawing its attention. She had previously thought Meng Qianxun’s warnings were an exaggeration, but now she saw he hadn’t been exaggerating in the slightest. All of them combined wouldn’t even be enough to get stuck in the Three-legged Golden Toad’s teeth.

WHOOSH~

Just as this thought crossed their minds, Meng Qianxun came to a halt and pointed at the swamp at their feet:

”The traveling palace is right here, beneath this mire.”