Jiang Chen thought to himself, ''By leveraging my influence, I can certainly prevent any potential discord among ck Wood Ind''s cultivators.''


    ''Gu Ran is likely to leave ck Wood Ind in search of new opportunities elsewhere.''


    ''Considering his current cultivation base, he''ll probably avoid the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect and opt for the fringe regions instead.''


    ''The fact that Feng Liu remains a supporting character is likely rted to uing events in the plot.''


    ''Exploring these peripheral areas should be my next priority.'' After a period of thoughtful consideration, he reached this conclusion and proceeded to meticulously examine the inds surrounding ck Wood Ind.


    In doing so, he unveiled a multitude of newly emergent supporting characters!


    Among these was the You n.


    ''The You n, recognized for their strong bond with the Feng n, should logically be part of the supporting characters'' group.''


    ''As per the initial storyline, they were expected to be adversaries with Gu Ran following Feng Hongbo''s murder by his hand. Gu Ran would likely have been med for the demise of You Dan.''


    ''But now, having disrupted the plot on ck Wood Ind, Feng Liu remains alive. Through Feng Liu, the You n is still set to be Gu Ran''s enemy, establishing the stage for the next part of the narrative.''


    ''However, akin to the You n, the Cai and Gan ns are also home to supporting characters. These three ns should all y supporting roles within the same subplot.''


    ''Yet, it''s probable that the subsequent Cai and Gan ns won''t directly engage in enmity with Gu Ran, which leads to the question, what part of the storyline will they be entangled in?'' As he ruminated, Jiang Chen didn''t interrupt his divine sense.


    Instead, he persisted in his search for the other supporting characters in the vicinity.


    Suddenly, a formidable figure entered the radar of Jiang Chen''s divine senseit was Wu Qian.


    Wu Qian''s cultivation base resided at the Late-stage Dao Pce realm.


    However, hecked Gu Ran''s protagonist halo, nor did he harbor anything akin to the ''Endless Dark Blood Moon'' bloodline.


    He was merely an ordinary person.


    Boosted by Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, Jiang Chen''s soul had already ascended to the Transcendence realm.


    Furthermore, Jiang Chen had mastered numerous cultivation methods associated with soul power.


    Due to his careful demeanor, Wu Qian remained oblivious to the fact that he was under surveince.


    ''Wu Qian... Previously, his Fate Value stood above six thousand, and now it''s unexpectedly surged to seven thousand. Could it be that the forting plot concerning Gu Ran has ties with him?'' Jiang Chen appeared thoughtful, slowly solidifying his hypothesis.


    If Wu Qian, a cultivator at the Dao Pce realm, didn''t possess a special justification, why would he seclude himself in such a secluded sea region?


    Hence, Wu Qian must harbor a secret.


    This secret, as per the original storyline, might be a significant boon that Heavenly Fate had arranged for Gu Ran.


    ''The You n, the Cai n, the Gan n, and the Dao Pce realm great powerhouse, Wu Qian!''


    ''Next, Gu Ran will first cross paths with the You n!'' Forming his own conjecture, Jiang Chen began to attentively observe the unfolding events.


    Time gradually ebbed away.


    Sequestered within a humble dwelling on ck Wood Ind, Gu Ran sat cross-legged on a bed, absorbed in his cultivation.


    After a while, he gently exhaled a breath of turbid qi, marking the end of his practice session.


    Feeling a sense of relief, Gu Ran thought, ''The adverse effects of the ''Ageless Spirit - Extinguishing Origin'' have been resolved.''


    ''The teleportation formation on ck Wood Ind has also been fixed and is nearly ready for activation.''


    ''The moment has arrived for me to leave ck Wood Ind and venture elsewhere to hunt demonic beasts and enhance my cultivation base.'' Rising from the bed, he cloaked his presence and set off towards ck Wood Ind''s Teleportation Hall.


    He quickly approached the teleportation array and paused.


    The repair work was in its final stages, with several cultivators in the vicinity.


    These cultivators all sought to capitalize on this opportunity to exit ck Wood Ind, Feng Liu among them.


    Yet, a considerable number also chose to stay. The rise of Zhang San as a new power on ck Wood Ind had ushered in a wave of fresh opportunities, a gamble many were willing to take.


    Soon, joyous shouts resounded from up aheadthe teleportation array had been sessfully reactivated!


    ted, someone eximed, "Fantastic!"


    "Finally, we can leave this cursed ind!"


    "We''re too near to the origin of the demonic beast tide here, it''s dangerous. I must find a way to reach Ageless Spirit Heavenly Ind!"


    "Count me in! I''m also aiming for Ageless Spirit Heavenly Ind. Let''s go together!"


    A lively chatter erupted among the assembled cultivators, who swiftly moved toward the newly operational teleportation array.


    In an instant, the teleportation array was teeming with people.


    "Spirit stones!" A voice shouted, tinged with urgency, "Anyone who wishes to teleport must offer up spirit stones!"


    "We''ve spent a substantial amount of resources repairing the teleportation array, and using it requires spirit stones. If you''re not willing to part with them, step aside!"


    These stern derations came from several cultivators.


    At this, a handful of cultivators paled and reluctantly withdrew from the teleportation array.


    Subsequently, the teleportation array was set in motion, and the cultivators who had parted with their spirit stones were instantaneously teleported away.


    Pensive, Gu Ran thought, ''Ageless Spirit Heavenly Ind... With my current power, I wouldn''t be able to defend myself there. I need to reach the Dao Pce realm before heading to Ageless Spirit Heavenly Ind.


    Otherwise, if a Dao Pce realm powerhouse from the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect were to find me, I''d be annihted with a mere flick of their finger.''


    ''Additionally, I''m not sure if the recent demonic beast tide has fully subsided. I should first explore the surrounding inds...'' After a brief period of consideration, he discreetly took his position on the teleportation array.


    In a burst of light, he disappeared!


    Simultaneously, one of Jiang Chen''s death warriors, tasked with tracking Gu Ran, was likewise teleported.


    "Proceed with the teleportation at once!" Feng Liu handed a significant number of Spirit Stones to the cultivator overseeing the teleportation array, his voiceced with urgency.


    The cultivator shot him an understanding nce and shook his head.


    He was indifferent to others'' plights, his sole focus was on collecting his dues for the service rendered.


    As such, he promptly initiated the teleportation array, transporting Feng Liu to the same destination as Gu Ran.


    Three Mountains Ind, this was an ind significantlyrger than ck Wood Ind.


    It boasted three colossal peaks, interspersed with a multitude of smaller mountainsit was akin to a mini continent adrift in the sea.


    The three primary forces on Three Mountains Ind were the You n, the Cai n, and the Gan n.


    These were the three ns of supporting characters Jiang Chen had earlier identified.


    As per the original plot progression, they were all probably destined to be decimated by Gu Ran.


    Jiang Chen had entertained the idea of leveraging the power of the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect to either directly eradicate or relocate these three ns, thereby depriving Gu Ran of his potential targets for unting his prowess.


    However, such a move would invariably lead to changes, and crucially, the plot surrounding the You n could likely implicate Wu Qian.


    The reason Wu Qian, a cultivator in the Late-stage Dao Pce realm, would opt to reside in such an isted location, was most probably due to the presence of some sort of treasure.


    If a treasure couldpel a Late-stage Dao Pce realm cultivator to remain in such a deste spot for numerous years without any inclination to depart, then that treasure might be of the Transcendence realm.


    What Jiang Chen needed to ensure was not only thwarting Gu Ran''s chance at seizing opportunities, but the ideal strategy would be to appropriate Gu Ran''s opportunities!


    Treasures of the Transcendence realm were immensely valuable to Jiang Chen at this juncture, especially considering that he was presently incapable of acquiring them from the System Mall.


    ''One step at a time,'' Jiang Chen thought to himself, ''First, let''s determine whether Gu Ran and the You n will opt for direct conflict or subtler tactics.''


    ''Back on ck Wood Ind, the approach was more shrouded in secrecy, but now they are more likely to confront each other openly. A protagonist''s journey is, after all, varied, not monotonous...'' With this in mind, he signaled the death warriors on Three Mountains Ind to stand by for orders.


    Indeed, he had already sent the remaining death warriors to infiltrate the ranks of the three ns on Three Mountains Ind!


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