[Name: Wu Qian
Realm: Late-stage Dao Pce
Status: Supporting character
Fate Value: 6879]
''Wu Qian?'' Jiang Chen pondered. ''A Late-stage Dao Pce realm...Ah, I understand, this individual is set to be an ally of Gu Ran!''
''If a Dao Pce realm demon like E Tianjiu enters the war, how would ck Wood Ind stand a chance of surviving unscathed? And how could Gu Ran continue to best his adversaries on ck Wood Ind?''
''This Wu Qian is supposed to be E Tianjiu''s primary adversary, but he certainly can''t defeat E Tianjiu. At best, it would be a stalemate.''
''In this scenario, Wu Qian also stands a chance to vanquish the surrounding menacing demonic beasts, sparing ck Wood Ind from annihtion, and enabling Gu Ran to thrive.''
''It''s probable that Gu Ran woulde to appreciate this Wu Qian, leading to a close-knit friendship between them regardless of their age difference. Essentially, Gu Ran gains another potent defender.''
''I wonder what position this Wu Qian holds. His name wasn''t mentioned by the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect.''
As these thoughts yed out, Jiang Chen began strategizing - should he seek to control Wu Qian or eliminate him?
Naturally, the optimal course of action would be to bring him under control!
So, without hesitation, Jiang Chen surged ahead. His immediate objective was to thwart the formation of a karmic bond between Wu Qian and Gu Ran.
''By the heavens!'' Wu Qian gazed at the ocean through his divine sense, immediately noticing its deviation from what he remembered. ''What in the world is transpiring here?''
''Why would such an event ur in this part of the sea?''
''This wouldn''t interfere with the underwater cavern dwelling I''ve discovered, would it!?'' he wondered, filled with a measure of concern.
He was a famed expert in the Immortal Martial Continent many years ago, but his pursuit of a breakthrough caused him to gradually recede from the public eye.
Eventually, Wu Qian serendipitously obtained a map that pointed to a location suspected to be the cave dwelling of a Transcendence realm great powerhouse.
However, the cave dwelling was peculiar and no matter what method he tried, it wouldn''t yield.
Moreover, he refrained from using brute force to break in, fearing he might damage it.
After all, it was potentially a cave dwelling of a Transcendence realm great powerhouse.
There could be remnants inside that could help one achieve a breakthrough!
If that were the case, he, Wu Qian, could ascend to be a Transcendence realm great powerhouse!
Now, this scarcely inhabited marine area was suddenly in turmoil, creating a substantial upheaval.
He was genuinely concerned that the cave dwelling he had discovered might be destroyed.
Just as Wu Qian was anxiously deliberating his next move, his divine sense abruptly detected an incredibly formidable presence!
''That''s... a Peak-stage Dao Pce realm! A True Dragon Bloodline!!'' he realized.
''How can this be? How could a True Dragon Bloodline exist on the Immortal Martial Continent!?''
''Could it be that he''s not from the Immortal Martial Continent!?''
''He''s approaching!!'' The sight of Jiang Chen''s figure made Wu Qian''s scalp tingle with unease!
Confronting a Peak-stage Dao Pce realm cultivator possessing a True Dragon Bloodline, and uncertain if he was an ally or adversary, how could he not feel on edge?
By this point, Jiang Chen had already arrived by Wu Qian''s side, his elongated dragon eyes observing himposedly.
"May I know the distinguished name of my Daoist friend?" Although Wu Qian was internally on edge, he maintained a serene facade, offering a fist and palm salute in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing.
"Jiang Chen. Holy Son of the Purple Heaven Holy Land." Jiang Chen responded with a faint smile and reciprocated the salute, "And you, Daoist friend?"
"Wu Qian." Wu Qian chose not to use an alias, "I am a solitary individual living in seclusion nearby."
After speaking, he examined Jiang Chen from top to bottom, his eyes filled with surprise.
In Wu Qian''s perception, the Purple Heaven Holy Land didn''t have a Holy Son, only a Holy Lord named Ji Mingxiu, who wasn''t a Peak-stage Dao Pce realm cultivator.
And yet, the person standing before him imed to be the Holy Son of the Purple Heaven Holy Land!
Had the Holy Sons of today be so powerful??
"It is indeed fortuitous to encounter you today. Surely, it is the work of fate," Jiang Chen stated.
"My master, Ji Mingxiu''s cousin, is Ji Yn. Thus, I came to visit the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect. I noticed a peculiar urrence in this region of the sea and decided to investigate."
"Unexpectedly, it turned out to be an assault by the Nether Demon n!"
"Among the demons, there was a formidable being at the Peak-stage Dao Pce realm. I had to expend all my might to barely decapitate him." As he spoke, he revealed the body of E Tianjiu.
Even though the qi and blood had been drained from E Tianjiu''s body, the distinctive aura of a Peak-stage Dao Pce realm Nether Soul Demon n member remained.
The moment it was unveiled, Wu Qian''s eyes first widened in shock, then quickly shifted into a look of awe, tinged with a measure of veneration!
After all, this was a being at the Peak-stage Dao Pce realm!
The supposed pinnacle ofbat strength in the Immortal Martial Continent!
This was utterly astonishing!
Simultaneously, Wu Qian harbored doubts about this alleged Nether Demon n invasion.
Since his birth until now, he had never once encountered a member of the Demon Race. How could they abruptly appear?
Jiang Chen noticed the skepticism in Wu Qian''s eyes and said, "In truth, this isn''t the first incursion by the Nether Demon n. The inaugural, or rather the previous one, urred during the outbreak in the Bottomless Abyss of the Purple Heaven Holy Land..."
Soon after, Jiang Chen narrated the entire episode in detail.
With every word, Wu Qian grew more astonished.
The Nether Demon n had actually opened a spatial channel with the intention of invading and seizing the Immortal Martial Continent!
This was an issue of profound importance to the entirety of the Immortal Martial Continent!
In the Nether Demon n''s first invasion, a colossal force like the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Pce had been reduced to a shadow of its former glory!
This underscored the formidable strength of the Nether Demon n!
Moreover, Wu Qian had deep admiration for Jiang Chen after learning how he had seen through the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Pce''s conspiracy and allied with everyone in the Purple Heaven Holy Land to thwart the initial wave of the Nether Demon n''s incursion.
Witnessing this, Jiang Chen couldn''t help but feel a sense of relief.
Indeed, first impressions yed a crucial role in meeting individuals!
Consequently, Jiang Chen decided to have this dialogue with Wu Qian.
For characters that might be allies of the protagonist, their character and personal morality were generally impable. While there could be a few exceptions, they were scarce.
Thus, Jiang Chen was confident that after hearing his tales, Wu Qian would hold a positive perception of him.
As expected, that indeed proved to be the case!
[Ding! You sessfully created a positive first impression on the protagonist''s supporting character, Wu Qian, and the Heavenly Fate Value of the protagonist Gu Ran has decreased by 200 points!]
[Ding! You have rued 400 Viin Value points!]
As the system notifications echoed in his mind, Jiang Chen''s smile became even more genuine and warm.
Subsequently, Jiang Chen proceeded to converse with Wu Qian.
Simultaneously, at a distant coral reef within the sea, the figure of Gu Ran gradually materialized.
''Has the wave of demonic beasts entirely passed? he wondered.
''There ought to be a swarm of demonic beasts besieging ck Wood Ind. If I can continue to y these creatures, my cultivation base could ascend even further!''
Gu Ran clenched his fist. He had now advanced to the Middle-stage Heavenly Origin realm!
In a brief span, his cultivation base had experienced a considerable surge.
This instilled tremendous confidence in Gu Ran.
He was deeply convinced that he could be the mightiest in the Immortal Martial Continent and then seek higher realms on the Cultivation Path.
Shortly thereafter, he summoned his flying artifact, hastening towards ck Wood Ind.
Jiang Chen vigntly observed the entire sequence.
Yet, Wu Qian observed none of this, as Jiang Chen''s divine sense enveloped a much wider area.
Jiang Chen wasmitted to intercepting Wu Qian to prevent him from forming any rtionship with Gu Ran. Why would he allow Wu Qian to see Gu Ran at this juncture?
As for the future, well, that would hinge on the unfolding circumstances.
After conversing aloft for a while, Wu Qian initially proposed to assist Jiang Chen in dealing with the remaining demonic beasts, but Jiang Chen politely declined.
Indeed, such lesser demonic beasts didn''t warrant the focus of two Dao Pce realm cultivators.
Concerned about the Transcendence realm cave dwelling, Wu Qian cheerfully took his leave.
''Next on the agenda, persist in stealing Gu Ran''s targets and thwart his plot of grandstanding and confuting others!'' A smirk edged onto Jiang Chen''s face as he promptly headed towards ck Wood Ind.
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