Chapter 088
Chapter 88: Almost Sent Me to My End
Wang Jie couldn’t understand why being ambushed had to be reported to the Berserk Clan, but he didn’t say much. He appreciated Jiang You Sheng’s attitude. And as for the Shadow Hunter Beast—such a useful creature, it was a pity he had accidentally killed it by stepping on it.
Jiang You Sheng also felt a lingering fear.
The greatest danger in the Thunder Well was usually the Thunder Well itself—the Heaven Thunder. Those who could come here had passed the Berserk Clan’s approval, and conflicts between them were rare unless there was some old grudge.
Who would have thought the Sharp Horn Beast would actually evade the Berserk Clan and come here?
After this ordeal, Jiang You Sheng would never again leave Wang Jie alone in the Thunder Well. He immediately escorted him back.
Wang Jie didn’t want to continue cultivating there. It was too dangerous.
On their way back, they received news—the war had begun.
The Eighth Star Chain Frost Radiance Sect had officially launched an attack on the Ninth Star Chain.
The Fifth Defense Line fell in an instant. Frost Radiance Sect had been preparing for this for too long. Though the Eight Prison Berserk Clan had noticed and prepared ahead, they still couldn’t hold them back.
Now, the battlefront was advancing toward the Fourth Defense Line.
“The Fourth Defense Line won’t be able to hold against the Frost Radiance Sect. Master, I suggest we return to the Seventh Star Chain,” Jiang You Sheng suggested.
Wang Jie replied, “Let’s first go back to the Puppet Master Tower. I need to buy something.”
Jiang You Sheng nodded.
…
Under the starry sky, battleships flew toward the distance.
Soon, they encountered countless cosmic giant beasts.
Beams of light rained down, tearing the beasts to shreds. Yet, more beasts broke through the beams and rushed toward the battleships, relentlessly attacking.
Occasionally, battleships exploded, taking tens of thousands of lives with them.
A similar scene unfolded outside the Fourth Defense Line of the Ninth Star Chain.
The number of battleships seemed endless. The explosions illuminated the starry sky, like fireworks blooming. Countless beast carcasses drifted through the void, their blood vaporizing in the heat of the explosions.
The entire universe, as far as the eye could see, had become a battlefield.
Aboard one of the ships, Yan Fu Yu stood respectfully before a figure, constantly reporting the battle status.
“Why hasn’t Zhen Bei Yi completed his mission?” The voice was deep and calm.
Yan Fu Yu replied respectfully, “It should have been an easy task. Zhen Bei Yi should have returned by now. I am unsure why there’s been a delay.”
Seeing the figure remain silent, Yan Fu Yu continued, “Domain Master, would you like me to rush into the Fourth Defense Line to assist?”
Frost Radiance Sect was known for its Three Peaks, Four Domains, and the figure before him was the Domain Master of one of those—Condensed Brilliance Domain.
Yan Fu Yu was also the Deputy Domain Master of Condensed Brilliance.
Condensed Brilliance Domain was the current strongest of the Four Domains, leading the charge against the Ninth Star Chain.
“The war has already begun. If you act recklessly, it’s tantamount to seeking death. Let’s wait. Even if Zhen Bei Yi fails to complete his mission, he shouldn’t die out there. We can assist him once we reach the Third Defense Line,” the Domain Master responded.
“Understood.”
…
Back in the Ninth Star Chain, on Green Square Star, Wang Jie had returned with Jiang You Sheng.
Before his return, Berserk Clan creatures were already waiting at the Puppet Master Tower. As soon as Wang Jie arrived, he handed over forty Star Artifacts to them. This result made them quite happy, and they left with the artifacts.
Jiang You Sheng marveled at Wang Jie’s speed.
Wang Jie could only explain that after encountering the Sharp Horn Beast, he had not resumed cultivating in the Thunder Well but had instead been refining in the Chen Lian until he returned.
The most noticeable change upon his return was that the four giant beasts guarding Green Mountain City had been removed. They were no longer stationed there.
It seemed the situation in the war was not favorable for the Ninth Star Chain.
“Tower Master, with our relationship with the Ninth Star Chain, if the Berserk Clan is defeated, will Little Round Lake take action?” Jiang You Sheng asked.
Wang Jie shook his head. “Unlikely. The situation in the Third Nebula is straightforward. Some star links are trying to rebuild the Star Cloud for more resources, while others are loyal to the Third Nebula.”
“This is the root cause of this war.”
“We of the Seventh Star Chain are allied with the Ninth Star Chain, but when facing another coalition, we must remain cautious. Acting rashly will only escalate the war.”
Wang Jie was confused. “What about the Nan family?”
The Nan family was the most powerful force in the Third Nebula, just as Frost Radiance Sect was the most powerful in the Eighth Star Chain.
The entire Third Nebula revered the Nan family.
Jiang You Sheng sighed. “We humble beings have no insight into these matters. The Nan family is unique, and they’ve been absent for a long time. The Nine Great Star Chains of the Third Nebula have been battling each other continuously, and everyone has grown accustomed to it.”
“In my view, the Fourth Defense Line won’t last much longer. Master, we should prepare early.”
Wang Jie nodded. “Understood.”
After Jiang You Sheng left, Zhen Bei Yi arrived, looking urgent. The war had already begun, and his mission was still incomplete. This task was crucial—it could change the course of the war.
Who knew why the Puppet Master Tower had kept them trapped for so long?
He had argued with the Puppet Master Tower several times, but it was useless.
“Brother, you’re back. This is great!” Zhen Bei Yi exclaimed upon seeing Wang Jie, looking like he had seen kin. He was nearly desperate.
Wang Jie gave him a strange look. Was this guy going mad?
“Yeah, I’m back. So tired.”
“Was this trip smooth for you?”
“Not exactly. The Star Artifact you gave me broke. It wasn’t durable.”
Zhen Bei Yi was taken aback. “That… the bell?”
Wang Jie stared at him seriously. “Look at the thing you gave me—a bell, a death bell. What a terrible name. I nearly died just getting back. Enough, you can go now. I need to rest.” His tone grew increasingly colder.
Zhen Bei Yi was furious. This bastard used his things and then spoke like this. If it wasn’t for his Star Artifact, this person would’ve been dead by now.
He clenched his teeth. “Brother, you can’t blame me. That’s a good Star Artifact.”
“Nearly sent me to my end.”
“Well, it did save you, didn’t it?”
“Nearly sent me to my end.”
Zhen Bei Yi ground his teeth. “Then, Brother, should I give you another Star Artifact?”
Wang Jie’s tone softened. “Don’t just give things away, or you’ll send me to my end.”
Zhen Bei Yi had never felt so humiliated in his life. As a Heaven’s Chosen Prodigy, a direct disciple of Frost Radiance Sect, he had always been praised and indulged. This task had been tailored to him—it wasn’t dangerous and would make a great contribution. He had expected to return in glory, but now this was happening, and he encountered this person who seemed to make everything more difficult.
He wanted to slap him to death, but now he had to rely on him to complete the task.
He cleared his throat, suppressed his anger, and spoke in a soft tone, “Brother, I have a two-tribulation Star Artifact here—a cauldron. It’s great for both defense and alchemy. An Alchemy Daoist once wanted to buy it, but I turned him down. Would you like it?” He emphasized the word ‘cauldron.’
Wang Jie frowned. “Why is it always a bell or a cauldron? One has a missing mouth, the other a missing top. Are you doing this on purpose?”
Zhen Bei Yi was nearly ready to kill him. “This is a cauldron for alchemy. It’s not an ordinary two-tribulation Star Artifact.”
“Fine, I’ll reluctantly take it.” Wang Jie placed the cauldron into his storage ring. “Is there anything else?”
“Um… want to go for a walk?”
“No, I’m tired.”
“What about me?”
“You want to go out? Then go by yourself. Don’t come looking for me. I’m not a woman.”
Zhen Bei Yi’s voice was dry. “I can’t go out.”
Wang Jie laughed. “So you want me to take you out again? But the rules…”
Zhen Bei Yi gritted his teeth. “The Star Artifact just now.”
“That was compensation.”
Zhen Bei Yi had never been so furious in his life. He nearly couldn’t contain it. His teeth were grinding.
But now, he couldn’t push too hard. It was clear that he had a problem. In fact, going out last time with the Star Artifact had been a risky move.
Wang Jie seemed to understand this, saying, “Alright, we’re all family. I was just joking. Don’t take it to heart, Brother.”
Zhen Bei Yi exhaled, not daring to show it, and tried to act humble. “Shall we go out then?”
Wang Jie nodded. “Let’s go. But I’ll say this, Brother Bei Feng, you can’t stand loneliness. That’s not good. As cultivators, we must…”
Zhen Bei Yi kept agreeing with Wang Jie’s words, and once they left the Puppet Master Tower, he finally let out a sigh of relief, subtly guiding Wang Jie toward the task location.
Wang Jie found it odd. “Brother Bei Feng, I remember we’ve walked this path before. Why are we walking it again?”
Zhen Bei Yi casually responded, his gaze fixed on the task location in the distance. Great, the contact person hadn’t left yet. He had to act quickly.
Behind them, Jiang Cai watched Zhen Bei Yi, his words reminding him—why did this person insist on going out? Why take the same route?
Soon, the three returned to the Puppet Master Tower. Just as they parted ways, Wang Jie went out again, claiming he needed to buy some materials and equipment, as he had used up what he had in the Thunder Well.
Jiang Cai didn’t suspect anything. He planned to bring Wang Jie, but was rejected.
In fact, if not for Wang Jie, the Puppet Master Tower would have been opened long ago.
So, when Wang Jie went out alone, no one stopped him.
And where Wang Jie went was the very task location.
Knock knock knock
“Come in.”
“Give me the things.”
“I don’t know what you mean.”
“I’ll be clear. Frost Radiance Sect sent us to be scapegoats, to cover for others, but the person meant to meet you has already been killed by me. You either give me the things, or the mission fails. Choose.”
There was silence on the other side.
Wang Jie could only gamble that this unknown creature was indeed working with Frost Radiance Sect, and that this mission was critical enough that even if it was risky, it had to succeed.
“Why did you find this place?” The voice spoke.
Wang Jie said in a low voice, “The mission location, the markers, were all wrong. Frost Radiance Sect used us as scapegoats. But I found this place and told you this. You should know I’m being honest. Otherwise, it won’t be me who you’re waiting for, but the Eight Prison Berserk Clan.”
“Now, you either give me the things, and I’ll complete the mission and return to Frost Radiance Sect. It doesn’t matter to you who finishes the task, right?”
Another pause. Then, a storage ring was tossed to Wang Jie, and the figure immediately left.
Wang Jie looked at the storage ring, unable to open it. If this item was real, he couldn’t open it, which meant someone inside Frost Radiance Sect could.
That meant the person really didn’t care who completed the task, as long as the item reached Frost Radiance Sect.
After all, the war had begun. Frost Radiance Sect couldn’t afford to wait, and neither could this person.
But if it was fake, carrying it back would mean certain death.
And just a few hours later, Green Mountain City plunged into darkness.
The Puppet Master Tower—Zhen Bei Yi stepped out.
Once leaving the Puppet Master Tower, he would be quickly noticed. But he had no choice; with the Fourth Defense Line about to fall, the task had to be completed.
He quickly arrived at the task location. What was this? The marker was gone?
He rushed inside. Nothing.
Suddenly, coldness filled the air. He turned around just in time to see a huge figure appear, swinging a hammer straight at him.