novelE2F Chapter 285: A Potential Ally Turned Foe
Chapter 285: A Potential Ally Turned Foe
After infusing the Fate Chasing Kite Pupils with Liu Xiong’s aura, Jiang Chen channeled a small amount of Dao Origin Power into them.
Almost immediately, a strange sensation spread from the pupils to his mind. It felt as if he had gained a new kind of vision, one that was both mysterious and powerful.
"This way!" Jiang Chen declared, turning his head sharply in a specific direction before speeding off.
"Wait for me, Holy Son Jiang Chen!" Wu Qian called out, abandoning the nearby cultivator inheritances to follow him without hesitation.
As they raced forward, Jiang Chen glanced back at Wu Qian. "Wu Qian, there might be a time when I can’t handle everything myself. Would you be willing to help me with certain tasks?" he asked tentatively, not elaborating further.
"Of course!" Wu Qian agreed straight away.
"Thank you." Jiang Chen gave him a slight smile before grabbing his arm. Together, they pushed forward at maximum speed.
Wu Qian was stunned by the sheer swiftness of their movement. This speed is incredible! Holy Son Jiang Chen’s cultivation level is far beyond what I imagined! His view of Jiang Chen shifted entirely, filling him with awe and deep respect.
In that moment, Wu Qian resolved to follow Jiang Chen wholeheartedly. His doubts vanished, replaced with unwavering loyalty.
As they continued their rapid flight, Jiang Chen suddenly heard system notifications echoing in his mind.
[Ding! You have successfully influenced a potential ally of Protagonist Gu Ran. Gu Ran’s Heavenly Fate Value has decreased by 1500 points!]
[Ding! You have gained 3000 points of Villain Value!]
Securing Wu Qian as an ally... not a bad outcome, Jiang Chen thought with a faint smile, maintaining his rapid pace.
By this point, Jiang Chen was no longer wandering aimlessly. The influence of Heavenly Fate on him had become minimal.
Before long, Jiang Chen’s divine sense detected Gu Ran, Liu Xiong, and others within range.
At that moment, Liu Xiong was locked in a fierce battle with a demonic cultivator at the Dao Comprehension realm. Surrounding him were other demonic cultivators from the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect, attacking him relentlessly.
Gu Ran, however, was not their target. He had skillfully hidden his presence, waiting patiently on the outskirts for the right moment to strike. His plan was to ambush the demonic cultivators when they least expected it.
Liu Xiong, fully focused on his battle, had no time to notice Gu Ran or prepare for his actions. Unlike Jiang Chen, Liu Xiong also lacked the foresight to compete with Gu Ran for targets.
Taking advantage of this, Gu Ran had already eliminated five or six demonic cultivators. These demonic cultivators, especially the weaker ones, had lost much of their intelligence after becoming corrupted, making them easy prey for Gu Ran’s quick and deadly strikes.
"There they are!" Jiang Chen said, stopping abruptly about a hundred kilometers from Gu Ran.
Could this Dao Palace powerhouse be one of their people? And if so, how high-ranking must he be? Gu Ran’s thoughts spiraled into anxious speculation.
Initially, everything had been under control. When they encountered the demonic cultivators of the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect, Gu Ran had crafted a careful plan.
While Liu Xiong fought the Dao Comprehension realm demonic cultivator, Gu Ran intended to pick off the weaker underlings one by one. This would let him build enough power to assist Liu Xiong in defeating the stronger opponent.
Then, in a moment of chaos when Liu Xiong least expected it, Gu Ran planned to launch a decisive attack, killing Liu Xiong and claiming his head.
In Gu Ran’s eyes, with no other Heavenly Gu Society members present in this Cave Heaven, eliminating Liu Xiong would leave him unchallenged. He could act freely, take control, and dominate the secret realm.
After that, Gu Ran intended to clear the entire Cave Heaven of its demonic beasts and cultivators. With their deaths, he would rapidly grow in strength, ascending to the Dao Palace realm. This would give him the power to confront the Heavenly Gu Society and challenge their authority.
But reality had crushed his ambitions.
Before he could even eliminate many of the weaker cultivators, a Dao Palace realm expert had intervened, shattering his carefully laid plans.
As the harsh reality sank in, Gu Ran felt a wave of nausea and frustration.
Those wretched members of the Heavenly Gu Society! he thought bitterly. They’ll stop at nothing to ruin my plans.
But he knew there was nothing he could do for now. With his current strength, challenging a Dao Palace realm powerhouse was impossible. He had no choice but to bide his time.
Suppressing his anger, Gu Ran turned his frustration into action. Channeling all his energy, he launched himself into a furious assault, slaughtering the remaining demonic cultivators of the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect with ruthless efficiency.
Within moments, the entire group of demonic cultivators lay dead, wiped out completely.
Meanwhile, Jiang Chen issued a calm instruction to Wu Qian through his divine sense. "Wu Qian, stay close to Liu Xiong and Gu Ran. Gu Ran is one of my juniors. Ensure his safety and keep him out of danger."
"Understood, Holy Son Jiang Chen! Even if it costs me my life, I will protect Gu Ran from harm," Wu Qian replied resolutely.
It was then that Wu Qian caught his first glimpse of Gu Ran.
For some reason, he felt a strong sense of connection with the young man, as though he had reunited with a long-lost family member.
But what Wu Qian didn’t realize was that while he felt good about Gu Ran, the feeling was not the same from Gu Ran’s side.
To Gu Ran, Wu Qian was now an enemy. By siding with Jiang Chen, Wu Qian had turned from a potential ally into a clear threat.
He was already on edge because of Heavenly Fate, and Wu Qian’s sudden interference, which had completely messed up his plans, only made him more cautious.