Chapter 706: Cannibal Valley

Stroking his chin, Jiang Chen watched Ao Xi leave.

He fell into a thoughtful silence.

He already had a good idea who Ao Xi was, so he was surprised she had come to warn him.

However, as for Ao Xue’s revenge, Jiang Chen was well aware of it but paid it no mind.

Whether it was Tian Ci, Ao Xi, or the others, they were all still searching for the Angel.

Jiang Chen noticed that Tian Ci’s group had already turned Xingyuan City upside down, yet they still hadn’t found anything.

For Little Xixi’s safety, Jiang Chen decided to gather Tian Ci and the others.

Inside a great hall in the City Lord’s Mansion.

Jiang Chen sat in the seat of honor, with Tian Ci, Ao Xi, Hai Xunyi, and Tang Yuan seated on either side.

Though some of them didn’t accept his authority, Jiang Chen was currently their representative.

Clapping his hands, Jiang Chen said in a low voice, “Everyone, have you heard any news about the Angel recently?”

Everyone shook their heads.

Hai Xunyi complained, “There’s been no news of the Angel whatsoever.”

“I’m starting to suspect the information was fake.”

But Tang Yuan said firmly, “Since the news came down from the Divine Wind Empire, there’s no way it could be false.”

Only Tian Ci suddenly looked toward Jiang Chen.

“Brother Jiang, do you have a good idea?”

Everyone’s eyes turned to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen said quietly, “Everyone has searched all over Xingyuan City and found nothing.”

“In that case, I suggest we all go search outside the city. Perhaps the Angel is out there.”

Tian Ci nodded. “Brother Jiang has a point.”

“We should go search outside the city.”

Everyone agreed.

They each went their separate ways.

Jiang Chen also left the City Lord’s Mansion.

They had been wasting their time like this lately, playing a game of cat and mouse.

Jiang Chen didn’t mind continuing to mislead the others.

Meanwhile, Tang Yuan returned to a secret chamber in the City Lord’s Mansion.

At that moment, there were two people inside the chamber.

One was Tang Yuan’s younger sister, Tang Li, and the other was the Tang Kingdom’s National Preceptor, the Six-Fingered Demon.

As soon as he entered, Tang Yuan asked, “Sister, how is it? Any leads?”

Tang Yuan had brought his sister Tang Li to Xingyuan City for a reason, of course.

His sister Tang Li possessed a special ability that allowed her to foresee certain events.

During this time, Tang Li had been constantly trying to predict clues about the Angel.

And she was gradually starting to make some headway.

Tang Li nodded. “Brother, don’t worry. I will definitely be able to find the Angel.”

“Based on my ability, I can tell that the Angel is right here, within Xingyuan City.”

Tang Yuan was instantly overjoyed.

He suddenly let out a few laughs.

“Haha, those fools couldn’t find the Angel in Xingyuan City, and now they’re all preparing to search outside.”

“They’d never imagine the Angel is actually inside the city.”

The Six-Fingered Demon, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke. “Prince, since the people from the Five Nations Alliance have all arrived…”

“…shouldn’t we make our move as well?”

Their Tang Kingdom had long since had a plan in place.

This time, using the matter of the Angel as a pretext, they were going to deal a severe blow to the other four nations.

Tang Yuan thought for a moment, then shook his head. “No rush. I’ll play with them for a few more days.”

“Then we’ll make our move. We’ll ensure that none of those so-called ‘geniuses’ make it back alive. As long as their geniuses are dead, the other four nations will have no successors. Our Tang Kingdom can become the sole power, and unifying the Five Nations Alliance will then be within our grasp.”

“However, in the next few days, have someone make arrangements in Cannibal Valley. I want them all to die in Cannibal Valley.”

Their goal was not only to find the Angel, but also to kill the geniuses from the Five Nations Alliance who were participating in this search.

It could be said that this conspiracy had been in the works for a long time.

For the next few days, Tang Yuan also followed the others around outside the city, pretending to search for the Angel.

「One day.」

Jiang Chen also pretended to be searching for the Angel outside the city, leaving early and returning late, looking very diligent.

However, news arrived.

It was from Tang Yuan.

Tang Yuan called everyone together.

He said to the group, “Everyone, searching like this isn’t getting us anywhere.”

“Perhaps the Angel is hidden somewhere.”

“Based on my knowledge of the area around Xingyuan City, the only place that could possibly hide an Angel is Cannibal Valley. Why don’t we go into Cannibal Valley and have a look?”

Hearing Tang Yuan mention Cannibal Valley…

…Jiang Chen frowned slightly.

It was because Cannibal Valley was an extremely dangerous place.

Even the people of Xingyuan City rarely went there.

The others, however, clearly didn’t know much about Cannibal Valley.

After hearing Tang Yuan’s words, they all expressed their agreement.

Hai Xunyi said, “We don’t have any leads anyway, so we might as well go check out Cannibal Valley.”

“Who knows, we might actually find the Angel there.”

Ao Xi and Tian Ci had no objections.

Tang Yuan looked at Jiang Chen.

“Brother Jiang, what do you think?”

“You’re our leader now. Whether we go to Cannibal Valley is your call.”

Jiang Chen had no choice but to speak up. “Cannibal Valley is somewhat dangerous.”

“But I don’t know much about it either.”

“If everyone insists on taking the risk, I have no objection.”

Unexpectedly, Tang Yuan chuckled.

“Don’t worry. Cannibal Valley is within the borders of my Tang Kingdom, so I, Tang Yuan, know a thing or two about it.”

“I’ll lead the way into Cannibal Valley this time.”

And so, the group made their decision.

Immediately, Tang Yuan led the group straight toward Cannibal Valley.

On the way, Tang Yuan explained to everyone, “Cannibal Valley is a bit special.”

“Those with a Cultivation higher than the Martial Arts Sect Sixth Layer Heaven will be restricted from entering.”

“Oh, and each person can bring one other person with them at most. So, everyone, be prepared.”

Ao Xi snorted coldly.

“It’s just Cannibal Valley. What’s there to worry about?”

“I won’t be bringing anyone. If you’re afraid of dying, then bring an extra person.”

Following Ao Xi’s statement, the others thought about it and also decided not to bring anyone into Cannibal Valley.

“Young Master, why don’t I go with you? I can watch your back.”

Huo Wu had been following and assisting Jiang Chen.

She wanted to join Jiang Chen on this venture.

But Jiang Chen refused.

“Forget it. You should just wait outside.”

Since no one else was bringing anyone, Jiang Chen didn’t plan to either. Huo Wu’s Cultivation was only at the Martial King Eighth Layer Heaven, and he was genuinely worried she would become a liability.

Huo Wu had no choice but to stay behind.

The group arrived at a secluded valley.

Looking at the valley, Tang Yuan said, “The entrance to this Cannibal Valley has a natural seal. Ordinary people can’t get in.”

“In a moment, you’ll each need to use your Cultivation to forcibly break the seal in order to enter.”

“Follow me.”

Tang Yuan took the lead. Standing in the valley, he stretched out his hand and pressed it against the empty air.

VMMMM…

At that moment, a light did indeed flash in the valley.

The seal had been activated.

Without hesitation, Tang Yuan’s Cultivation Power surged forth, slamming violently against the seal.

A crimson ray of light struck the seal.

BOOM!

An opening was immediately blasted into the seal.

In a flash, Tang Yuan’s figure slipped through the broken seal and vanished.

After Tang Yuan disappeared, the seal flashed once more and restored itself automatically, its speed astonishingly fast.

Though surprised, Hai Xunyi, who was right behind Tang Yuan, followed his example, opened the seal, and dove inside.