Chapter 333 - 187: Kill the Goddess! No Scruples

Chapter 333: Chapter 187: Kill the Goddess! No Scruples

’The Northern Barbarians... they’re really my lucky stars!’

"A Grotto Heaven war? I’d be more than happy for you all to come at me!"

He muttered to himself.

With his current strength, plus all his various buffs, he couldn’t think of a single reason to be afraid.

Chen Xuan got up and left, preparing to search the area again.

In the distance,

A group of Inner Realm masters, soaked to the bone and terrified beyond belief, struggled to breathe. They felt as if a heavy weight was crushing their hearts...

They couldn’t calm down until long after Chen Xuan had left.

"The Northern Barbarian Goddess is dead..."

"Yeah, killed by Yama Chen..."

"Yama Chen... he’s a Living Yama..."

Many people murmured.

Once word of today’s events got out, it was bound to shake the world!

The ’Grotto Heaven War’ was no longer just speculation; it was very likely about to happen for real.

Especially now, since those who had previously charged into the dark depths were already on their way back...

Once they returned, when the Sect Leaders and experts from the Northern Barbarians discovered that their Goddess and Outer Saints had all been killed—nearly wiped out—how could they possibly stand by and do nothing?

"It’s over. We need to go back and prepare immediately."

Chai Yunlong’s expression was grim as he whispered.

Before, when Chen Xuan killed Yundao and Elder Cang Er, some had said it might trigger a Grotto Heaven war. He had thought that was a bit of an exaggeration at the time.

After all, while Yundao and Elder Cang Er were Outer Saints, they weren’t considered particularly important figures among them.

But the one who died now was Su Lun!

The Six Paths Samsara Body, one of the nine great flawless Saintly Physiques!

A being revered like a deity by the Longevity Sect!

"We’re leaving right now?"

Chai Yuan’s face was filled with shock.

"You guys stay here. I’m going home first."

Not daring to delay for a single moment, Chai Yunlong scrambled to his feet, turned, and left.

It was better to prepare for this early than late.

If a Grotto Heaven war truly broke out, the Chai family would at least be able to formulate a counter-strategy.

Seeing Chai Yunlong dart away, the others snapped out of it and quickly followed, fleeing as well.

They weren’t even willing to continue exploring the ruins.

They only wanted to spread the news as quickly as possible...

This was destined to tear the heavens asunder.

"..."

Chai Yuan took a deep breath and looked forward again, his mind reeling. He said, his voice filled with shock, "Maybe... I should go up and say hello?"

Chen Xuan had become so powerful it felt unreal to them.

"Brother... let’s not..."

Chai Yu couldn’t help but turn pale.

"What’s there to be afraid of? Chen Xuan and I are friends. We’ve been through thick and thin together."

Forcing himself to stay calm, Chai Yuan climbed up from the ground and boldly walked forward, drawing shocked stares from everyone. They all seemed to be wondering if the guy had a death wish.

But to their surprise, Chen Xuan turned his head, immediately noticed Chai Yuan, and his eyes lit up. "Brother Chai, you’re here too!"

Chai Yuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, forced a smile, and hurried over.

’Thank goodness!’

’Chen Xuan still recognizes me!’

’He’s not the type to forget his brothers once he strikes it rich.’

’I must have been blessed for three lifetimes to know Chen Xuan. My luck was so good, my ancestors’ graves must have exploded.’

"Brother Chen, you’re just too savage,"

Chai Yuan said, still in shock after reaching him.

His younger siblings behind him quickly scrambled up and followed.

On the other side, Liu Tingquan, Liu Ben, and Zhangyun also looked conflicted, debating whether they should go and say hello.

But they soon gave up on the idea.

Their relationship with Chen Xuan was purely cooperative.

Chen Xuan had even said he wouldn’t protect them after entering this place...

If they shamelessly went over to cozy up to him, would it just annoy him?

"Forget it. Let’s not go. We should leave now."

Liu Tingquan whispered.

The few people beside him all nodded, immediately getting up and leaving.

"Are you all here seeking fortunate encounters too?"

Chen Xuan smiled and said, "How’s it going? Has it been smooth so far?"

"Don’t even mention it. We haven’t found a single fortunate encounter yet."

Chai Yuan shook his head lightly, then quickly gave a reminder. "By the way, Brother Chen, are you aware that the Outer Saints who went into the dark depths are now returning one by one? That includes the experts from the Northern Barbarian Grotto Heaven."

"I know."

Chen Xuan’s tone was indifferent.

Someone had told him about it earlier.

But so what?

He was already at the Outer Saint Second Layer and knew he possessed extraordinary methods.

If someone really wanted to use this matter to come after him, he would be more than happy to oblige.

"..."

Seeing Chen Xuan’s confidence, Chai Yuan’s heart surged with emotion. He couldn’t help but feel shocked, but he knew that Chen Xuan’s current strength and self-assurance were now completely beyond his imagination.

’Since he dared to kill the Northern Barbarian Goddess, he must have been prepared for all the consequences.’

He immediately stopped dwelling on it and said with a smile, "As long as you know. I was worried you didn’t."

"How are things on your end? Are people still giving you trouble?"

Chen Xuan asked.

"Not at all. Ever since last time, no one blind enough to challenge us has dared to cause trouble."

Chai Yuan replied.

"Alright then."

Chen Xuan nodded.

’I was thinking I could go squeeze them for another wave.’

’But it doesn’t matter.’

’If the ’Grotto Heaven War’ breaks out later, then my chance will come.’

"How much do you know about this area?"

Chen Xuan suddenly asked.

"It’s incredibly strange. I don’t know much myself; it’s all things I heard from my third uncle."

Chai Yuan’s tone grew serious. "This place was always located in the dark depths, a major landmark there. But for some reason, it was shaken out this time. Right, there are suspected to be creatures from the Dark World here.

"Those creatures are bizarre. They’re pitch-black all over, dislike sunlight, and often hide in the shadows as if they have no physical form. If they don’t reveal themselves, they’re extremely hard for us to detect. Moreover, those things are skilled at sneak attacks and can possess human bodies. Even an ordinary Inner Realm expert can suddenly fall prey to them if caught off guard. The only thing they fear... is this!"

He took a strange Crystal Stone from his person and handed it to Chen Xuan.

"Oh?"

Chen Xuan looked at it with suspicion, taking it in his hand to inspect it closely.

It was a palm-sized, reddish-yellow gemstone that felt faintly warm to the touch.

His mind suddenly flashed back to what he had seen behind the ancient corpse earlier.

Back when he cut open the ancient corpse to obtain the Dao Fruit, a large black shadow had suddenly shrouded his body. But after he had fully unleashed his power, the shadow let out a shrill scream and immediately shrank back.

Although he had checked again afterward, he ultimately couldn’t find it again.