Free Web NovelChapter 300: Chapter 298: Each With Their Own Agenda
Phew!
Seeing the Flame Dragon suddenly leave, Jiang Chen collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.
The atmosphere just now had been far too oppressive.
Even if he used every trick up his sleeve, he stood no chance of defeating the Flame Dragon at his current level.
That was why he hadn’t dared to move a muscle. All that mattered was that the Flame Dragon didn’t attack him.
WHOOSH!
The Flame Dragon immediately transformed into a streak of fire and vanished into the sky.
The roars of the beasts in Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain also temporarily fell silent.
’Dammit, how did I run into a Beast King?’
Jiang Chen got up from the ground, his expression grim.
He glanced at the Celestial Brown Ridge Python beside him, which had also been trembling in fear just moments ago.
Now, it finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Master, the Flame Dragon is gone," the Celestial Brown Ridge Python said to Jiang Chen in his mind, still wary.
Jiang Chen nodded. "We weren’t its target."
But when he recalled the Flame Dragon’s parting words, Jiang Chen’s expression turned ugly once more.
’I never expected the emergence of the Black Fire to alarm even a Beast King like the Flame Dragon.’ frёewebnoѵēl.com
’The Flame Dragon wants the Black Fire, too.’
At this point, Jiang Chen understood that the fight for the Black Fire would be even more treacherous than he’d imagined.
He even had a sneaking suspicion that the Blood Light Mercenary Corps was also here for the Black Fire.
’This is a huge problem.’
Trying to snatch the Black Fire from the Flame Dragon would be incredibly difficult.
Jiang Chen began to ponder his options.
He then looked at the woman’s body in front of him—the corpse of Yuan Xi.
It lay there, cold and still.
Not daring to linger, Jiang Chen quickly left with the Celestial Brown Ridge Python.
He was sure it wouldn’t be long before the body became food for Demon Beasts.
RUMBLE...
Not long after Jiang Chen had left, the entirety of Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain suddenly began to shake violently.
Jiang Chen stopped in his tracks not far away and looked back in renewed surprise.
SWOOSH!
A pillar of black light shot up into the sky from the core region of Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain.
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In an instant, it seemed to set half the sky ablaze.
The clouds recoiled.
The sky darkened in an instant.
’The Black Fire... it’s the Black Fire!’
Jiang Chen’s heart pounded the moment he saw that light.
He recognized it as the Black Fire.
A thrill of excitement shot through him.
For an Alchemist, the Black Fire was simply too important.
If he missed this chance, he had no idea when he might find another Fire of Heaven and Earth.
His hands clenched into tight fists.
CRACK, CRACK...
His knuckles cracked from the force of his grip.
A blazing fire ignited in Jiang Chen’s eyes.
The anticipation of obtaining the Black Fire was making him tremble with excitement.
Meanwhile, with the Blood Light Mercenary Corps.
One-Eyed Wolf’s expression was grim. "Why isn’t Yuan Xi back yet?"
"Did she run into trouble?"
He had waited for a long time, but there was still no sign of Yuan Xi’s return.
This gave One-Eyed Wolf, the captain of the Blood Light Mercenary Corps, a bad feeling.
’Yuan Xi is dead.’
In Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain, it was all too common for Martial Cultivators to die.
However, Yuan Xi was a master at the Sixth Level of Martial Master. Her chances of survival were extremely high, even in a perilous place like Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain.
"Boss, Yuan Xi’s Cultivation is at the Sixth Level of Martial Master. She should be fine."
"Something probably just delayed her," one of his men said, offering the only plausible explanation for her absence.
One-Eyed Wolf snorted coldly.
"Anything is possible here."
"I’ll use the Celestial Eye Technique to take a look."
He immediately used the Celestial Eye Technique again, looking toward the location where Meng Xing and the others had fired the Signal Flare.
But there was nothing there.
One-Eyed Wolf even scanned the entire area, but he couldn’t find Yuan Xi.
"Dammit, where did she go?"
After all, his Celestial Eye Technique had a limited number of uses; he couldn’t keep it active indefinitely.
Unable to find Yuan Xi, he had no choice but to stop searching.
He also found no trace of the person who had killed Meng Xing and the others.
Just then, Lord Wangu, who was standing beside him, watched the signs of the Black Fire’s emergence reappear in the sky and said coldly, "Don’t worry about the life or death of a single team member."
"If you want to achieve great things, you must disregard life and death."
"I suggest you focus. Helping me obtain the Black Fire is what’s important."
Although Lord Wangu’s Cultivation was only at the Martial Master Fifth Heaven, he was exceptionally arrogant.
He spoke with an air of authority.
One-Eyed Wolf was furious.
He retorted, "The Blood Light Mercenary Corps has gotten to where it is today precisely because we stand united and never abandon any of our members."
"Losing a member significantly impacts our strength."
Lord Wangu sneered. "What does that have to do with me? You took my money, so you work for me. You follow my rules."
"Understand?"
His cold gaze locked onto One-Eyed Wolf.
Although One-Eyed Wolf and his men were angry, Lord Wangu was right. After all, they had taken his money to do a job for him.
Furthermore, this Young Master Jun before them was a Senior Steward of the Alchemy Master Guild in Guyue City.
He had come specifically for the Black Fire.
His status was anything but simple.
One-Eyed Wolf didn’t want to argue further.
He nodded. "Even if we have to risk our lives, we will help you get the Black Fire."
"You can rest assured."
Young Master Jun was very satisfied with One-Eyed Wolf’s attitude.
"Very good. The signs of the Black Fire’s emergence have appeared again."
"It looks like it’s in the core region. Follow me now. I must obtain the Black Fire."
This time, Lord Wangu had paid a huge price to get his hands on the Black Fire.
He had hired the Blood Light Mercenary Corps for ten million to help him acquire it.
But after they entered Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain, the Black Fire had suddenly vanished, only to reappear now.
His eyes burned with fervor.
One-Eyed Wolf had no choice but to lead his team, put Yuan Xi out of his mind, and follow Lord Wangu toward the location where the Black Fire was erupting.
「At the same time.」
In the core region of Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain.
Amidst a mountain forest, a large army clad in Flame Armor appeared with great fanfare.
The man leading them, also clad in armor, looked up at the place where the Black Fire was erupting.
He was overcome with excitement. "The Black Fire! The signs of the Black Fire have appeared again!"
"Hahaha! This time, the Black Fire will belong to me, Wen Shixuan!"
His name was Wen Shixuan, and he was from the Fire Sparrow Kingdom.
Moreover, he was the son of the Fire Sparrow Kingdom’s Sovereign—the Crown Prince, Wen Shixuan.
He had also come for the Black Fire.
A burly, armor-clad man beside him radiated a powerful aura.
He boomed, "Crown Prince, with the Fire Sparrow Kingdom making a move this time, we will definitely obtain the Black Fire."
"Anyone who dares to compete with us for it will die," he said coldly.
As he spoke, his killing intent boiled over.
Around them stood an army of several thousand, each one a warrior as vigorous as a dragon and fierce as a tiger.
Their equipment was immaculate, and even the Demon Beasts of Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain dared not approach.
"That’s right. The Black Fire belongs to me."
"Anyone who dares to snatch it will die."
A cold smirk played on the lips of the Crown Prince, Wen Shixuan.
He was determined to obtain the Black Fire.
"KILL! KILL! KILL!"
As Wen Shixuan’s words fell, the army behind him immediately let out a series of deafening roars.
The sound shook the wilderness, and the Demon Beasts retreated in fear.
"Grand General Ming Zhe, I’ll be counting on you this time," Wen Shixuan said to the general-like man beside him.
"Crown Prince, I will give it my all."
Grand General Ming Zhe was one of the most celebrated generals of the Fire Sparrow Kingdom.
His fame was widespread throughout the Fire Sparrow Kingdom.
Furthermore, he shared an excellent relationship with the Crown Prince.
