Chapter 1453: Chapter 898: Ye Fan: I’ll Investigate When I Return

Jiang Hui looked at Gu Chen, feeling somewhat puzzled.

The other’s character had been steady since childhood, rarely revealing such an obvious expression of panic.

Especially now that Gu Chen had already stepped into the ranks of a Quasi-Immortal Emperor, he ought to be as composed as ever.

“My lord, strange beings of Immortal Emperor level from Above the Upper Heaven are gathering and preparing to attack the Immortal Domain!”

Gu Chen had meticulously rehearsed how to succinctly report this matter to his lord on his way back, cycling through countless iterations in his mind.

Thus, upon hearing Jiang Hui’s inquiry, Gu Chen did not hesitate for an instant and spoke with grave seriousness, word by word.

“!”

“Are you certain of what you’re saying?”

At these words, Jiang Hui’s expression shifted imperceptibly. Truth be told, he had never expected such news to relate to the Immortal Domain.

“My lord, I am absolutely certain.” Gu Chen nodded with utmost conviction.

During his eavesdropping, he had almost been discovered by the speaking Immortal Emperor-level strange being, making the memory deeply etched in his mind.

Jiang Hui hardly needed Gu Chen’s guarantees; he already knew the report was true.

His earlier question had only been reflexive.

Still, he hadn’t anticipated the lad to return with such explosive news–worthy of praise.

Having forewarning was ideal for preparation; otherwise, if the Bizarre Clan were to invade suddenly, the Immortal Domain would suffer catastrophic losses.

After all, the Bizarre Clan could not be compared to those lower-tier dark beings.

With his current strength, as long as it didn’t involve the Bizarre Clan or the Tai Sui Meat beneath the Boundary Sea Dam, there should be no one in the Ten Thousand Realms who could stand against him.

As for Above the Upper Heaven, he was naturally not unfamiliar with it. Although he hadn’t been there, the legends concerning it had been extensively quoted in the texts he once read.

Above the Upper Heaven was said to be a world larger and more sacred than the Immortal Domain.

Its laws were complete, its Spiritual Energy and Immortal Qi abundant to an unprecedented degree, presenting a supreme cultivation environment.

The Immortal Domain, while being the primary domain, was still incomparable to Above the Upper Heaven, whose unique Spiritual Energy environment nurtured countless powerful beings.

The creator of the Hua Fen system during the Era of Sacred Ruins had originated from there.

Yet at present, endless wars seemed to be raging across Above the Upper Heaven.

Native inhabitants of the realm, alongside strong figures from various temporal dimensions–such as Ye Fan, the Cruel Man, and Wushi–were fiercely resisting the invasions of dark beings and the Bizarre Clan.

Jiang Hui’s thoughts turned quickly, and he instantly comprehended why the Bizarre Clan had suddenly set their sights on the Immortal Domain.

It was likely connected to the Immortal Emperor-level strange being he had slain not long ago.

Even within the ominous plateau, Emperors were valuable resources; an extended absence would undoubtedly provoke scrutiny.

Jiang Hui had considered this before making his move.

However, the circumstances at that time had been exceptional; without his intervention, Shi Hao would have unquestionably been in mortal danger, leaving no room for alternatives.

An Immortal Emperor strange being attacking relentlessly and escalating a realm higher–even the future Emperor Huang Tian couldn’t possibly withstand it.

In the original trajectory of the story, events shouldn’t have unfolded to this extent. Jiang Hui felt his actions had caused certain developments to diverge from what was supposed to be.

As for whether everything would eventually return to its rightful path?

He was uncertain.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have acted so decisively at the time. Though it might seem opportunistic to harvest experience points, the ultimate result was that Shi Hao had been saved.

“Gu Chen, the news you brought is timely!” Jiang Hui expressed satisfaction and praise.

Although Gu Chen had been somewhat reckless in entering Above the Upper Heaven, if not for this, Jiang Hui likely wouldn’t have learned about the matter in advance.

Such circumstances were fickle; gaining knowledge even a minute earlier could significantly impact the impending battle.

“My lord, what should we do next?”

Having been praised, Gu Chen scratched his head sheepishly before quickly straightening his face to ask again urgently.

The Immortal Domain was their cornerstone, and his lord had poured immense effort into it–it could not, under any circumstances, be breached by external enemies, especially the Bizarre Clan.

Jiang Hui didn’t answer Gu Chen immediately; instead, he dismissed him for now, as the matter required deeper deliberation.

The strength of the Bizarre Clan was overwhelming. Beyond the Ten Great Ancestors, the other Immortal Emperor-level ancestors were an unknown quantity. It wouldn’t take many–not more than three–to utterly shatter the Immortal Domain in an instant.

After Gu Chen left the mountain, Jiang Hui’s thoughts stirred.

Somewhere in the void, ripples emerged, revealing a pitch-black, unfamiliar space.

This scene was visible only to Jiang Hui.

Within the darkness, the first thing to appear was a raised platform.

On the platform, heavy iron chains clanged loudly, stretching taut toward the end, where they appeared to bind the midnight itself.

Jiang Hui maintained a calm expression and lightly hooked his finger toward the platform.

“Clang… clang…”

At that moment, the previously rattling chains surged with sound, pulled by an invisible force toward the platform.

Quickly, the other end of the iron chains came into view.

Bound tightly was an elegant and handsome man.

The man’s physique was slender, his eyes closed, yet he looked utterly disheveled at this moment.

His armor had disintegrated, hair disheveled, and the scapula on his back was pierced through by the Divine Order Chain.

“Clang… clang…”

The black chains writhed alive, straightening like a venomous snake flaunting its chest as they dragged the man to Jiang Hui’s side.

The man slowly opened his eyes, just about to speak, but upon seeing Jiang Hui, his entire body trembled in fear.