The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Capítulo 2086: Chapter 2086: Hunters and Their Game of Hide-and-Seek

With so many cultivators gathered here, naturally, a massive market has formed.

Many people are setting up stalls on the plains outside the Heavenly River Valley, selling magical treasures, various functional talismans, all sorts of elixirs, and strange objects with peculiar functions—everything needed for combat, survival in dire situations, and escape.

Although the Heavenly River Secret Realm is a few days away from opening, most of those intending to come have already arrived ahead of time.

In the area closest to the mouth of the Heavenly River, there are five giant flying boats docked like fortresses, resembling five great mountains.

Each of the five giant ships has distinct features, grand and majestic, with demonic beasts pulling them that are increasingly splendid—Golden Dragon, Phoenix, Kylin, and others—all roaring and howling with extraordinary presence.

These five giant ships each occupy a spot, docked outside the entrance of the Heavenly River Valley. They haven’t set up any prohibitions or formations to block the surroundings, but it’s as if there is an invisible pressure around them; even though there are countless flying boats and cultivators behind them, no one dares to approach within a thousand meters of these five ships, nor does anyone dare to step across them.

Carson Flores watched this scene from afar, feeling greatly shocked within his heart.

These must be the traveling carriages of the Five Directions Immortal Sect, right?

The Five Directions Immortal Sect is the pinnacle of the entire God Immortal Domain, essentially standing at the top of the food chain—who would dare provoke them?

That would be like the Old Longevity hanging himself—fed up with life!

Carson’s gaze fell on the black giant ship near the left side of the valley entrance, where there was a massive pattern emblazoned on it.

Beneath the heavenly dome, a person stands atop the mountain peak, hands behind his back, looking skyward.

Though the pattern is straightforward, the figure on it is just a simple and somewhat blurred silhouette from behind, yet the whole image projects a vibe of ‘I, alone, reign supreme.’

Heaven One Sect!

I wonder who from Heaven One Sect has come this time—shall it be Lord Sosa, who rules the Enforcement Hall with great power?

Carson withdrew his gaze; the gap between him and Lord Sosa’s strength is like heaven and earth—if not for the Ethereal Pagoda protecting him, Carson could easily meet a swift death on a mere whim of Sosa.

Curiosity is curiosity, but reality is reality. Whether Heaven One Sect has sent Lord Sosa or others, when truly confronted by them, it’s safer to take a detour.

Carson wandered casually through the crowd, like a passerby attending a fair. His ordinary appearance and plain attire were so unremarkable that even when others swept their eyes over him, they wouldn’t linger.

On the long immortal path, there are many elderly folks with a similar appearance to Carson at this moment.

Bound by the limitations of cultivation resources or personal talent, unable to advance further, as their appointed time draws near, these individuals gradually age, yet they refuse to resign to fate. Thus, whenever a secret realm promising opportunities opens, such people can often be seen.

These people have no hope left in their cultivation, placing their hopes instead on elusive opportunities, or some extraordinary elixir capable of extending life.

Carson strolled around and found the flying boat of the Three Saints Sect.

The flying boat of the Three Saints Sect was impressive, yet compared to the massive fortress-like ships headed for the Five Directions Sects, it was like small fry before a Great Witch.

Carson leisurely walked up to it, boldly approached, observed casually for a while, and then walked away without concern.

Apart from a few celestial horse knights, Carson didn’t spot any Great Land Sovereigns; presumably, they enjoy a quiet rest within the flying boat.

“Delarosa, can you manage a tracking mark on them without any issue?”

Delarosa responded, “No problem up close, but doing it from afar might easily get noticed.”

Carson chuckled, “I’ll wait then.”

As Carson wandered around, keeping an eye on the flying boat, unexpectedly, after waiting about half a day, there was movement on the boat.

Three celestial horse knights suddenly flew off the flying boat, heading towards the distant market, seemingly planning to shop.

Opportunity has arrived!

Carson’s eyes brightened slightly, he stood up, following them towards the market.

At the market, the three celestial horse knights laughed and chatted as they browsed the elixir stalls, haggling for prices, each purchasing a bottle of elixir.

Carson confidently walked up to the booth where they were stationed, casually picked up a cheap bottle of healing elixir and inquired about the price.

The three celestial horse knights glanced at Carson, briefly scanning the low-grade elixir he held, their eyes showing mocking smiles.

A poor, almost dying cultivator!

Silently, Delarosa had already placed marks on each of them.

Delarosa’s technique was ingenious; he didn’t directly mark them, given that they were quite powerful and upon scanning with their divine sense might easily notice something odd. Hence, he left the marks in the most concealed spots of their armor.

Each celestial horse knight donned the uniform armor of the Three Saints Sect, built with various formations inside for defense and attack enhancements, maximizing their combat power in battle.

“It’s done; as long as they don’t find and remove the marks on their armor, I can always keep track of their positions.”

“Good!”

Carson breathed a sigh of relief; his journey to the Heavenly River Secret Realm was primarily for exploration and seeking opportunities, but he also planned to give the Three Saints Sect a surprise.

Now that he has left them marks, he can locate and follow them at any time, essentially gaining the upper hand.

These celestial horse knights are bound to explore the secret realm, tracking them would lead him to the Three Saints Sect’s Great Land Supreme.

Should these Great Land Supreme stay together, Carson might still have little chance, but if they disperse, his opportunity will present itself.

While Carson patiently awaited the opening of the Heavenly River Secret Realm, he suddenly noticed that numerous celestial horse knights from the Three Saints Sect began to emerge.

They roamed in pairs, seemingly browsing the market, yet upon closer inspection, it was clear they weren’t merely shopping.

These individuals, with hawk-like vision, scanned and searched everywhere, subtly but persistently investigating, forming an intricate web that gradually sifted through the crowds.

Carson abruptly became alert—they must be searching for him and his company!

Because of Sergio Wilkins’ connection, Carson certainly knows about the Heavenly River Secret Realm, and as a typical cultivator, hearing of such a chance, who wouldn’t want to come by and try their luck?

What if they genuinely encounter a major opportunity?

The Three Saints Sect dispatched celestial horse knights to covertly scrutinize everyone, seeing if they could find trace of him and his group!

Realizing this, Carson couldn’t help but count his blessings once more.

The Ethereal Pagoda is truly a superartifact!

Ever since it’s been by his side, Carson’s tasks—be it fighting, fleeing, or hiding—have become exceedingly effortless. Even the Windroll Banner and Palace of Seven Beauties are seldom needed now.

As Carson kept an eye on the celestial horse knights’ activities, a vibrant voice suddenly called from behind, “Hey, brother, all alone? Want to team up?”