Chapter 683 - 372: The Pursuer—Nine Inches versus Nine Inches!

As the names of the Great True Monarchs who fell in the Kunlun Demon Realm surfaced in everyone's minds, none present could avoid feeling quite shocked.

Figures such as the Great True Monarch of Ancient Spirit, Great True Monarch Snow Dragon, and Great True Monarch of Zircon Jade could all be considered among the stronger Great True Monarchs.

Especially Great True Monarch Snow Dragon, who possessed a Tier Four Upper Grade Demon Beast, the Frost Snow Spirit Flood Dragon, which could count as having the combat power of two Great True Monarchs.

Yet, even such formidable beings perished in the Kunlun Demon Realm. It is conceivable that those present, except for Great True Monarch Nine Inches, relied on a bit of luck to survive.

"Are these people devoured by Tier Four Upper Grade Demons, or were they slain by other Great True Monarchs?" some internally speculated.

However, this question can only remain as a permanent mystery in everyone's hearts.

Qi Chuan was also observing the Great True Monarchs who appeared around him.

He was not particularly surprised to see that ten Great True Monarchs perished in the Kunlun Demon Realm.

After all, he alone slew three Great True Monarchs.

The others combined totaled just seven, which was actually not much.

Suddenly, a figure caught Qi Chuan's eye.

"Is it him? He also did not perish in the Kunlun Demon Realm..."

Qi Chuan's gaze fell on a figure resting with closed eyes, exuding the pressure of Great True Monarch Nine Inches from his body! Yes, it was the Taiyan Great True Monarch from Celestial Star Palace.

Previously, before entering the Kunlun Demon Realm, this person harbored a trace of killing intent towards Qi Chuan.

Unfortunately, they did not have the chance to meet in the Kunlun Demon Realm, thus no conflict erupted.

Given this person's power as a Great True Monarch Nine Inches, it was natural for him to return alive from the Kunlun Demon Realm.

What Qi Chuan was mindful of, however, was the trace of killing intent this person had towards him.

Now, though having left the Kunlun Demon Realm, in future dealings with this Taiyan Great True Monarch, he must remain vigilant and cautious.

"Fellow Daoist Qichuan, congratulations on your triumphant return!"

At this moment, a voice sounded not far away.

Qi Chuan looked up to see Great True Monarch Qing Gang approaching and smilingly addressing him.

"Fellow Daoist Qing Gang, thank you, and congratulations on your triumphant return as well!" Qi Chuan replied with a smile.

"I'm curious about Fellow Daoist Qichuan's gains in the Kunlun Demon Realm; I suppose they must be quite bountiful?" Great True Monarch Qing Gang asked curiously.

"Well, they're decent." Qi Chuan did not deny it.

"It's truly a pity that we didn't have the chance to meet in the Kunlun Demon Realm; otherwise, with Fellow Daoist Qichuan backing me, my gains might not have been just one Tier Four Upper Grade Demon Pearl." Great True Monarch Qing Gang expressed his regret.

Qi Chuan shook his head: "A single Tier Four Upper Grade Demon Pearl may not be much, but didn't Fellow Daoist Qing Gang notice those ten Great True Monarchs who didn't emerge?"

Upon hearing this, Great True Monarch Qing Gang paused, quickly realizing that he was indeed fortunate to return safely, especially with the gain of a Tier Four Upper Grade Demon Pearl. He chuckled: "Fellow Daoist Qichuan is correct; I have been too greedy."

"Fellow Daoist Qichuan, welcome back."

While Qi Chuan and Great True Monarch Qing Gang were speaking, not far away, Great True Monarch Nebula, Great True Monarch Huang Yu, and Great True Monarch Celestial Fall came forward, with Great True Monarch Nebula cupping his hands toward Qi Chuan and speaking.

"It's regrettable we haven't met; otherwise, we might have joined forces to accomplish a significant feat." Great True Monarch Huang Yu also said with a smile.

"Congratulations to the three Fellow Daoists on your return, and indeed, our unmeeting within the Kunlun Demon Realm is a matter of regret..." Qi Chuan cupped his hands toward the three Great True Monarchs.

Great True Monarch Nebula and the other two didn't fall within the Kunlun Demon Realm, which didn't surprise Qi Chuan.

All three were Great True Monarch Nine Inches, able to live well even if dispersed.

After a brief conversation, Great True Monarch Nebula and the others took their leave, and Qi Chuan naturally did not retain them.

And around them, approximately thirty Great True Monarchs began departing as Escape Lights after brief exchanges with their friends.

"Fellow Daoist Qing Gang, let's leave as well." Qi Chuan said to Great True Monarch Qing Gang.

"Alright." Great True Monarch Qing Gang nodded.

Thus, with a movement, Qi Chuan and Qing Gang transformed into two Escape Lights, leaving this place of trouble.

On the way, as Great True Monarch Qing Gang headed back to Cyan Gang Sect and Qi Chuan returned to Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, they parted ways at a certain point.

"Fellow Daoist Qichuan, until we meet again," Great True Monarch Qing Gang cupped his hands towards Qi Chuan with a smile: "I suspect next time we meet, you will have become a Great True Monarch Nine Inches, right?"

"Fellow Daoist Qing Gang, until we meet again."

Qi Chuan also cupped his hands toward Great True Monarch Qing Gang.

But regarding the latter's final remark, he merely smiled without a clear response.

After the farewell, Great True Monarch Qing Gang transformed into an Escape Light and went off. Qi Chuan glanced meaningfully at the rear before moving as an Escape Light, gradually and naturally, making his way back to Beihua State.

A period later, Qi Chuan was about to leave the range of the Chaotic Demon Sea, stepping into the Endless Sea's territory.

At this moment, sensing a concealed aura accelerating from behind, Qi Chuan calmly halted his Escape Light, turning to face the direction with a serene countenance, waiting.