Chapter 230: Laying the Trap Again, Adding Fuel to the Fire

The eerie shadow did not answer; it only slowly opened its mouth and emitted a piercing howl.

In the next second, the entire Burial God Platform began to shake, and countless black chains burst out from underground.

"Do it!"

Although Jiang Tianheng and Ying Wu Dao were suspicious of each other, they both attacked simultaneously when faced with a common enemy.

Flames and Saber Qi intertwined, slamming violently toward the eerie shadow.

Bang!

The eerie shadow was sent flying dozens of yards, but it quickly stood up again. Its wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the green flames became even more intense.

"It can't be killed?"

Ying Wu Dao's pupils constricted.

Jiang Tianheng also realized something was wrong: "The rules of Burial God Ridge are protecting it! We can't kill it here at all!"

"Retreat!"

The two Great Emperors, worthy of being battle-hardened veterans, did not hesitate and turned to flee at the same time.

The eerie shadow pursued them relentlessly, two black chains dancing in the air, constantly attacking the pair.

"Damn it! Split up!"

Jiang Tianheng growled low.

In the next moment, the two instantly transformed into two streaks of light and disappeared into the horizon.

The eerie shadow stood dazed for a moment before returning to its original spot and vanishing.

Seeing this, Zhou Chen became even more wary of the anomalies.

Even those in the true Emperor Realm had to run away, let alone him.

Zhou Chen's consciousness sank into the System and pulled up Ying Wu Dao's opportunity panel.

[Name: Ying Wu Dao]

[Fate: Ice Clan Emperor Fate (Gold), Heavenly Dao's Favor (Purple), Alchemy Genius (Purple)]

[Recent Opportunity: In half a day, Ying Wu Dao will discover an ancient teleportation array in a cave to the southwest of Burial God Ridge. It will teleport him deep into Burial God Ridge to the Crimson Ghost Ape's nest. He will defeat the First Layer of Emperor Realm Yao Beast, the Crimson Ghost Ape, and though heavily injured, he will obtain the Ghost Ape Monkey Wine, a Low Grade Imperial Rank spiritual wine kept by the Crimson Ghost Ape. After consuming it, his strength will increase greatly.]

Zhou Chen's eyes lit up.

"teleportation array? Imperial Rank spiritual wine?"

Zhou Chen's eyes sparkled, and he immediately stood up, flying toward the direction indicated by the opportunity panel.

To the southwest, there was a hidden cave.

Zhou Chen arrived before Ying Wu Dao and entered the depths of the cave.

Inside the cave, an ancient teleportation array lay quietly on the ground. The Formation was dilapidated, but one could still feel the residual spatial fluctuations on it.

"This is the place."

Zhou Chen did not destroy the teleportation array immediately. Instead, he took out a set of camouflage formation flags from his storage ring.

He had obtained these by intercepting a Jiang Family Disciple earlier, and they happened to come in handy.

Zhou Chen placed the Formation Flags around the perimeter of the teleportation array and casually placed a petal of the nine nether soul nourishing lotus on the Formation, as if it had always been there.

"This is perfect."

Zhou Chen retreated out of the cave, identified his direction, and left.

Half an hour later.

Jiang Tianheng had just escaped the pursuit of the eerie shadow and was resting in a valley.

His expression was grim, and his suspicions about Ying Wu Dao deepened.

Just then, a figure fled toward him in a panic.

It was a young man dressed as a Jiang Family Disciple, covered in blood and pale-faced.

"Old Ancestor, save me!"

The young man rushed over as if seeing a savior when he spotted Jiang Tianheng.

Jiang Tianheng looked closely and recognized him as a Half-Emperor Disciple of the Jiang Family.

"What happened?"

"Old Ancestor!"

The young man panted, saying in terror, "I was being chased by an anomaly and barely managed to escape. While running, I accidentally discovered… discovered…"

"Discovered what? Speak quickly!"

Jiang Tianheng urged him impatiently.

The young man swallowed hard: "I saw Old Ancestor Ying Wu Dao of the Ying Family. He… he seems to have discovered some ancient teleportation array in a cave to the southwest!"

"teleportation array?"

Jiang Tianheng's eyes narrowed.

The young man nodded repeatedly: "Yes! I saw it clearly. Old Ancestor Ying Wu Dao was acting suspiciously; he must be trying to keep some secret treasure for himself!"

Jiang Tianheng's breathing became rapid.

He already suspected Ying Wu Dao of stealing the nine nether soul nourishing lotus, and now hearing that the other had discovered an ancient teleportation array, the fury in his heart instantly erupted.

"Well played, Ying Wu Dao!"

Jiang Tianheng gritted his teeth: "On the surface, you say we're teaming up to find Azure Lotus Sword Venerable, but behind my back, you're hunting for treasures in Burial God Ridge, are you?!"

"Old Ancestor, what should we do?"

The young man asked cautiously.

"Lead the way!"

Jiang Tianheng roared: "I want to see exactly what he's up to!"

That young man was, of course, Zhou Chen in disguise.

He put on a fearful expression while leading the way, but inside, he was overjoyed.

"This old fellow Jiang Tianheng really took the bait. Strong as an ox, but simple-minded."

The two soon arrived outside the cave.

Jiang Tianheng's Divine Sense swept through and indeed found spatial fluctuations in the cave.

"There really is a teleportation array!"

He lowered his voice and crept closer.

…

Inside the cave.

Ying Wu Dao had already arrived and was standing before the teleportation array, studying it.

"An ancient teleportation array?"

Ying Wu Dao frowned, carefully observing the patterns of the Formation.

This teleportation array had clearly been concealed by some means, with a layer of camouflage Formation placed on the outside. However, for a powerhouse of Ying Wu Dao's level, it wasn't difficult to break.

With a wave of his hand, the camouflage Formation instantly collapsed.

The teleportation array was fully exposed before him.

"Where does this lead?"

Ying Wu Dao was about to continue his research when he suddenly saw a black petal on the steps of the Formation.

He froze for a moment, bent down to pick up the petal, and sniffed it.

In the next second, a look of joy appeared on Ying Wu Dao's face.

"A petal of the nine nether soul nourishing lotus?!"

"Could it be that the place this teleportation array leads to has the nine nether soul nourishing lotus?"

Ying Wu Dao was incredibly excited. The nine nether soul nourishing lotus was a rare treasure; for him, it could not only nourish the Divine Soul but also provide a chance to enhance his Comprehension Ability for Law.

Just then—

"Ying Wu Dao!"

A roar came from outside the cave.

Jiang Tianheng, bringing along the Jiang Family Disciple disguised by Zhou Chen, burst into the cave.

He happened to see Ying Wu Dao holding the petal of the nine nether soul nourishing lotus with a joyful expression.

"It really is you!"

Jiang Tianheng was fuming with rage, flames surging around his body: "I knew you stole the nine nether soul nourishing lotus! Now the evidence is conclusive, what else do you have to say?!"

Ying Wu Dao was stunned.

"Jiang Tianheng, what are you talking about?"

"Still acting?!"

Jiang Tianheng pointed at the petal in his hand: "The petal of the nine nether soul nourishing lotus is in your hand, and you still want to deny it?!"

"I just picked it up!"

Ying Wu Dao hurriedly explained: "This petal was found on the teleportation array. I was just about to study it when you arrived!"

"Bullshit!"

Jiang Tianheng didn't believe him at all: "You knew I needed the nine nether soul nourishing lotus to treat my Dao injury, yet you tripped me up behind my back. You clearly stole the spiritual lotus. We agreed to find Azure Lotus Sword Venerable, but you secretly came here to find opportunities. Ying Wu Dao, you've gone too far!"

"I didn't!"

Ying Wu Dao was also angry: "Jiang Tianheng, don't go around slandering people!"

"Then explain why you are here? Why is the petal in your hand?"

"I… I…"

Ying Wu Dao was momentarily at a loss for words.