Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed through Si Huang’er’s eyes, and she came to some realization.

No wonder he was willing to auction off the combat skills of those two major forces so openly; he was already prepared for a frontal confrontation!

"Alright, I hope we can meet again!"

Si Huang’er gently nodded. Her status was somewhat special, and even if she wanted to help, it wasn’t easy to do so openly.

After pondering for a moment, Si Huang’er extended her hand, taking out a round jade and handed it to Jiang Chen: "This contains one attack from my father. Consider it a reward for enlightening your Great Dao. Don’t refuse — you don’t like owing favors, and neither do I!"

Jiang Chen was stunned for a moment, his heart trembled violently.

An attack from the Canglan Great Emperor — just how powerful could that be?

Looking at the round jade, Jiang Chen wasn’t excited or thrilled; instead, he was a bit hesitant. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Rest assured, no matter what happens, it won’t affect my father, and no one would dare question him about anything,"

Si Huang’er knew what Jiang Chen was worried about and gently comforted him, her words full of confidence.

"Thank you!"

Jiang Chen nodded solemnly, reaching out to accept the round jade.

Jiang Chen understood that this was Si Huang’er’s means of ensuring his safety, against being besieged by the Spirit Sword Sect and Lei Yang Village. Once this was used, any force would be wary.

After all, getting an attack from the Canglan Great Emperor already spoke volumes.

In the desolate plains, Jiang Chen could disregard those forces, but outside of it he couldn’t just ignore them. His targets were not just the Spirit Sword Sect and Lei Yang Village but also the Yuanling Sect and the other four major factions. If these six forces truly became unrelenting, his last-minute alliances might not be able to stop them, and he couldn’t let Yan Hu and others follow him into peril.

"I thought I would have to say more,"

Watching Jiang Chen store the round jade into his space ring, Si Huang’er spoke softly.

"If it were just me, I really wouldn’t take it, but this time I’m with a group of friends who are loyal to me, so I can’t lead them into a grim situation!"

Jiang Chen smiled lightly, speaking calmly.

"My brother said your pride is even stronger than his. I didn’t believe it at first, but now I’m starting to see it. I hope the next time we meet, you won’t disappoint me."

Si Huang’er replied softly, stood up, and walked towards the door.

Jiang Chen watched Si Huang’er’s departing figure, smiling slightly, not rising to see her off, nor saying anything further. Instead, he turned toward Yan Hu, who was in cultivation.

At this moment, the Great Dao Wheel of Light around Yan Hu was almost solidified, and a majestic aura was rising from him, clearly preparing to break through to the Void Refinement Realm.

Buzz!

Under Jiang Chen’s watchful gaze, Yan Hu’s aura suddenly skyrocketed, followed by a grand force between heaven and earth locking onto Yan Hu.

"Hu Zi, return immediately after crossing the tribulation,"

Jiang Chen gently instructed.

"Yes!"

Yan Hu opened his eyes to respond, and his figure flashed as he leapt out of the room.

Outside the auction house.

Gui Ying, Qi Shan, Elder Qiu, Elder Liu, and over a hundred people surrounded the auction house. They’ve been here for three days, and everyone in the small trading town knew what they intended, staying in town to watch the spectacle.

Swish!

A flash of lightning flickered as a figure shot out from the auction house, hovering in the air.

Rumbling!

A peal of thunder sounded as streaks of lightning appeared above Yan Hu, and a thundercloud slowly gathered.

"Is he about to cross a tribulation? Crossing it in this desolate plain, this..."

"Who is that? Is he from the Canghai Trade Alliance?"

"No, he seems to be with that Jiang Chen!"

"Really? And he still dares to cross the tribulation here? The people from Lei Yang Village and the Spirit Sword Sect are watching!"

The surrounding crowd started to whisper, their gazes toward Yan Hu full of astonishment.

"It’s the young guy beside Jiang Chen; he’s about to cross a tribulation!"

Chen Rui’s eyes flickered, and he spoke coldly.

"Hmph! Crossing a tribulation? He still dares to cross it?"

Qi Shan shouted coldly and moved, intending to attack Yan Hu.

Swish, swish, swish!

Dozens of figures leapt out of the auction house, blocking Qi Shan’s path. It was Jiang Chen and his group.

After the auction, Jin Wenhao and his two companions found Jiang Chen and were chatting with Yun Tao and others. Sensing Yan Hu’s aura surging, they all leapt out together.

"Little bastard, how dare you come out? Not hiding anymore?"

Qi Shan looked coldly at Jiang Chen at the forefront, his eyes revealing an icy chill.

"Don’t want your other arm?"

Jiang Chen sneered, glancing at Qi Shan’s severed arm, and laughed mockingly.

"You... scoundrel! Today, let’s see what you’re capable of!"

Qi Shan’s face darkened, shouting angrily, and moved to charge forward. Chen Rui and others also prepared to attack.

"Stop!"

A booming voice sounded as Yan Li, Lu Xian, and others rushed over from the direction of the town gate.

After the auction ended, Yan Li had left the trading town to find Lu Xian and others who were already in the central region, but knowing that Gui Ying was here, they didn’t bring Jin Hu along.

"Yan Li, Lu Xian, don’t meddle in other’s business. Do you want Wind Thunder Valley to be destroyed?"

Pang Tong coldly looked at Yan Li and Lu Xian, shouting.

"Your Lei Yang Village doesn’t have that capability,"

Lu Xian glanced at Pang Tong, then turned toward Qi Shan and others: "Folks, the trading town has explicit rules against fighting here; otherwise, it’s a provocation to the eight great villages. I hope you all think twice!"

"Think twice? Heh! Lu Xian, do you think Wind Thunder Valley can represent the eight great villages?"

Gui Ying spoke coldly, mocking Lu Xian.

"Deputy Chief Gui Ying, do you intend to break the rules of the eight great villages?"

Lu Xian narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Gui Ying with cold light, showing no fear though Gui Ying was a Semi-Saint expert.

"Lu Xian, don’t use rules to pressure me; desperate times call for desperate measures. Today, Jiang Chen must die here."

Gui Ying spoke coldly, his figure flashing into a shadowy streak of light, charging toward Jiang Chen directly.

"Gui Ying, if you want to play, I’ll play with you!"

A booming voice sounded as a burly middle-aged man suddenly appeared in front of Jiang Chen, delivering a fierce punch toward Gui Ying.

Bam!

The sound of an energy explosion spread as a violent Qi Force expanded, causing the surrounding people to step back several paces, staring in shock at the suddenly appearing burly figure.

"A Saint!?"

"A Saint expert is here!"

"Is that the Valley Master of Wind Thunder Valley?"

"It looks like Wind Thunder Valley is determined to protect Jiang Chen!"

The surrounding people exclaimed in astonishment.