"Enough! But that little drunkard probably has the same idea."

Elder Feng replied softly, eyes filled with deep meaning.

Cheng Huang’er nodded without saying anything more and closed her eyes.

Yuan Chong patted Tang Jie on the shoulder and said softly, "Do you still think it’s wrong for me to admire him? Do you want me to tell Brother Jiang, and you can have a go?"

"Get lost!"

Tang Jie glared at Yuan Chong in embarrassment and anger, then turned to look at Jiang Chen, a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"This Jiang Chen..."

The people around looked at the cross-legged figure, their hearts unable to calm from the shock.

Slashing down hundreds from the Four Major Forces, killing a Semi-Saint level expert Qi Shan, slaying students from Changling Academy—such feats were unimaginable to the people.

As these events unfolded, everyone could imagine the immense upheaval it would cause in this inner ring area, involving three great sects of the twelve in the inner ring, two of the Six Great Families in the Eastern Region, and the behemoth Changling Academy in the Central Region.

It’s one thing to offend all these forces at once, but any one of these forces alone, even the Eight Great Villages, wouldn’t easily want to antagonize them. Yet Jiang Chen has managed to make enemies with all except Changling Academy, and those that remain are now sworn enemies!

While they were shocked, a sense of anticipation welled up in their hearts. Looking at Jiang Chen, who seemed to show no signs of crisis, did he really have the confidence to walk out of the Abandoned Town alive after offending so many forces?

Time slowly passed amidst the anticipation and waiting of everyone.

Even though this is the central part of the Domain of Abandoned Plains where Night Necro Spirits frequently roamed, the elite warriors from the Eastern Region were all present. Aside from the five major forces destroyed by Jiang Chen and a few others, practically all of the top-tier forces from the Eastern Region had gathered, and those Necro Spirits posed no threat.

Buzz!

As the second day’s morning sun rose, the enormous formation spanning nearly a hundred miles began to tremble slightly, and the scene within the formation became illusory.

Where there was nothing, illusory buildings began to appear within the formation, and they gradually solidified with the trembling of the formation.

"The formation is about to break!"

"The Saint’s Relic is about to appear!"

"Huh? How does it look like a mansion!?"

"Whoa! It really is! Such a huge mansion!"

Exclamations rang out as everyone stood up to look at the gradually manifesting scattered buildings within the formation. Judging by the outline, it seemed that beneath the entire formation lay a mansion!

Jiang Chen’s eyes revealed a trace of astonishment. He glanced around and then took a step toward the left.

Without thinking, Yan Hu followed his step, and Jin Liang and the others, stunned for a moment, also followed.

Jiang Chen and his companions’ movements immediately attracted everyone’s attention, and all eyes were on them.

Not far away, Lei Yan’s expression changed slightly. He frowned slightly, looking at Jiang Chen and his group with a hint of apprehension, as they were walking in their direction.

"Chief!"

Pang Tong grew nervous. They had troubled Jiang Chen multiple times, and it wouldn’t be unreasonable for Jiang Chen to seek revenge. Given Jiang Chen and his companions’ battle strength, Lei Yang Village would be unable to resist.

It seemed everyone realized something, and their eyes showed a hint of interest. Was another big battle about to break out?

Cheng Huang’er and her group followed Jiang Chen and his group, and upon seeing the Lei Yang Village group in front of Jiang Chen and his companions, they all showed surprise.

"Is this guy planning to resolve all grievances before entering the relic?"

Tang Jie asked in confusion.

"Probably not. Brother Jiang isn’t the type to press aggressively. The grievances between Lei Yang Village and him were almost over with the deaths of Lei Ying, Gui Ying, and others. He likely wouldn’t carry out a vendetta completely,"

Yuan Chong spoke softly.

"The existence of the Domain of Abandoned Plains is mainly to let people here contribute to the Extraterritorial Battlefield. After all, this special place resembles the battlefield there. If he truly intends to destroy Lei Yang Village, should we stop it?"

Leng Ling asked quietly, looking at Cheng Huang’er.

"No!"

Cheng Huang’er said calmly, "One Lei Yang Village can’t match one Jiang Chen; the entire Eight Great Villages can’t match him. If he wants to annihilate them, let him. However..."

If you are such a narrow-minded person who easily destroys others’ sects, I’d be disappointed.

Cheng Huang’er added a thought in her heart.

Under the gaze of everyone, Jiang Chen and his companions arrived beside Lei Yan and his group. Lei Yang Village’s people gathered behind Lei Yan, watching Jiang Chen and his group with caution, a trace of fear in their eyes.

"Please step aside!"

Jiang Chen glanced at Lei Yan and spoke blandly.

"Step aside?!"

"What does he mean?"

"Did I hear that wrong?"

The crowd around them spoke in astonishment, and upon closer look, they were left speechless.

The formation and the closest forces had a certain distance, but due to Jiang Chen’s movements, Lei Yang Village’s people gathered nervously beside Lei Yan, blocking the original path.

"Is he just passing by?"

"Whoa, isn’t there going to be a battle?"

Among the crowd, some realized and showed disappointment. They were expecting a big fight; it didn’t matter who won, as when the Saint’s Relic opened, everyone would be competitors, and fewer people alive would be better.

Lei Yan was taken aback, looked around, and understood the situation. His eyes locked straight onto Jiang Chen, "Want to pass? Return Lei Ying’s things!"

"Do you think this is the only road in the Domain of Abandoned Plains? Or do you think I’m afraid of your Lei Yang Village?"

Jiang Chen’s eyes turned cold, and he spoke with a chilling voice.

Buzz!

A fierce killing intent surged into the sky. A brilliant Great Dao Divine Light burst from Jiang Chen, six Great Dao Wheels of Light circled around him, and a Spirit Treasure Level Divine Weapon appeared in his hand.

Buzz buzz buzz!

An overwhelming aura erupted instantly. Jin Liang and the others all unleashed their Great Dao Divine Light. The splendid brilliance colored the freshly brightened sky with vibrant hues. Everyone took a step forward, coldly eyeing the Lei Yang Village people.

Lei Yan’s expression subtly changed. He looked at Jiang Chen with a grim face, a flame of anger roaring in his heart.

"Chief, small impatience will spoil great plans!"

Chen Tongjiang pulled at Lei Yan, speaking in a low voice.

A trace of resentment flashed in Lei Yan’s eyes as he glared at Jiang Chen, but eventually, he held back.

With Jiang Chen’s current lineup, they might not be opponents. Even if he himself possessed the strength of a Saint, he could at most withstand the joint force of Yun Cheng, Jin Liang, and Mu Ling’er.

And the others were enough to slaughter everyone on his side. Moreover, there was Jiang Chen, whom he wasn’t confident in defeating.

He was afraid!