The last time Chen Yuan met this so-called Marquis Wen An, he remained restrained and was wary of the man’s presence. After all, he was in the belly of the Demon territory, making it unwise to tear faces, but he clearly drew a line at the Chu River Han Boundary.
Now, as this man continues to follow them, breaking the rules and proving his ill intentions, Chen Yuan carries the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers on his shoulders. Both Chuanzhong Pass and the Ninth Mountain are starting to take action. If something goes wrong at a critical moment, it’s not just a matter of his life but much more, so no mistakes are tolerated.
Anything that stands in his way or poses a threat must be eliminated early.
With that, Chen Yuan’s eyes turned cold, and the temperature in the air dropped sharply.
The three Grand Protectors in front of him perceived the unhidden killing intent from Chen Yuan, and their expressions turned stern.
Jade Qilin Jinyushan frowned slightly and stepped forward, his tone somewhat grave,
"Brother Chen, previously this ship could withstand an attack from a Dragon and Tiger, and this so-called Marquis Wen An was a Great Dragon Tiger Ability when alive. This man is mysterious and unfathomable, and since we shouldn’t reveal ourselves now, if we can’t dispose of him quickly, it will undoubtedly draw the attention of the Great Demons, making things more troublesome." Jinyushan was not being pessimistic but analyzing the current situation, thinking that killing Marquis Wen An was not worth it.
Kuang Dao Yu Wenguang remained silent on the side, while Hu Yanqing was somewhat impatient,
"What Great Dragon Tiger Ability? This person showed no Dragon and Tiger demeanor, sneaking behind us three. He must be plotting something shady. Brother Chen has alerted us, suggesting this person has reasons to be killed."
With that, the burly man turned to Chen Yuan, "But what Brother Jin said is not without merit. If Brother Chen wants to kill this guy, do you have a good plan?"
The words were straightforward, causing Chen Yuan to twitch an eyebrow, get up from the green stone, and slowly narrow his eyes, "It’s true this guy is mysterious, but have you thought that if he was truly capable, when we were on the ship, why would he keep his cabin door shut and not show up despite his injuries? And why now sneakily, afraid of us?"
"Perhaps he is also injured, or as a lingering spirit, he lacks the power to challenge the four of us." These words were meant to dispel the apprehension the three Grand Protectors from Taisui Mountain had about the ship, persuading them to act together.
These were not baseless words but were meticulously analyzed. The opponent claimed to have been a Dragon and Tiger for more than two hundred years, with only a lingering spirit in the world. Chen Yuan suspected these were merely diversions released by the opponent and might not even be the primary source. Even if they were, so what? It had been over two hundred years, and any remaining spirit must be barely surviving. It was known that the Northern Sea Dragon Girl within his Teapot Heaven Space, during their interactions, was very likely a Dragon and Tiger before her injury.
He had faced off against Dragon and Tiger entities and had strong support, giving him some level of confidence!
"Moreover, the few of us are already in a perilous place, and to fight our way out, who knows how much risk we must undertake. I have already arranged for the outside troops to be ready to with spells. There can be no error, or else the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers and the safety of the entire Shu land could be implicated with us, four men, so I absolutely will not allow any adverse factors against us to exist. This man must be killed, and it must be a one-strike kill. Otherwise, if he is prepared next time, it will be difficult!"
When Chen Yuan said these words, his tone was cold, and the pale golden pupils slowly scanned the three, making them involuntarily surprised, their breathing halted.
These words instantly made them feel the heavy responsibility on their shoulders, and they became solemn, with the hesitation and apprehension on their faces quickly fading away.
They followed Chen Yuan seeking a way out. The danger here involved Shu soldiers, and they couldn’t afford to fail at the crucial moment.
Listening to Brother Chen is necessary, no room for hesitation.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let’s do it!"
Hu Yanqing’s eyes turned ruthless, his tone rough.
"I also want to see what’s inside that ship."
Kuang Dao Yu Wenguang nodded in agreement.
Jade Qilin Jinyushan became earnest, bowing slightly, "I’ll follow Brother Chen’s lead."
"But there is still one problem to solve?"
"Where should we strike without attracting the Demons’ attention?" He said, his eyes filled with luminescence, looking at Chen Yuan. Considering his understanding of this Ninth Mountain’s Colonel, this person was meticulous. From the Fang Family Ancestor, it was clear that this General would carefully plan out his moves, so surely, he already had a plan in place.
"I believe Brother Chen should have a plan!"
Chen Yuan did not speak but simply raised his hand.
A wisp of Golden Fire emerged from his palm, spinning into a whirlwind, growing several feet tall, and then transforming into strands of golden sand, revealing a sand table above his palm.
The map of the Ten Thousand Mountains materialized!
Chen Yuan’s gaze fell to the southwest direction of the red dot representing their location, at a place on the border between Yin Mountain and Xiao Cishan, where his other hand pointed.
Immediately, a burst of golden light surged upwards, and instantly, a scene appeared within the mountain cave.
In the projection, clouds and mist swirled, with countless wind tornadoes towering a thousand feet, directly connecting heaven and earth, forming a magnificent spectacle. However, within this mysterious and splendid scenery, the danger amidst the storm could be imagined.
Amidst the clouds and mist, nothing was visible, and who knew what danger lurked within.