The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3249 - 3244: Wan Huaruo’s Sound Transmission?_1

Just as he had guessed before, his travels only solidified his conviction in this reality even further.

Since those in the Heaven-appointed Realm are barred from entering, slipping past Wan Huaruo's vigilant gaze and sneaking inside with mere Heaven-separated Realm power would amount to nothing more than foolish hopes.

That Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag served merely as a ruse. Whoever had schemed to draw them to this spot clearly harbored ulterior motives.

"These two treasures must rank as the greatest prizes within the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower. All who venture into the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower set their sights on them." With hands clasped behind his back, Yang Chen declared, "Could it be that the one who lured us to the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower seeks these two treasures?"

Through his meticulous inspection, Yang Chen first uncovered the secret manual.

Once he delved into its contents, he discovered that the secret manual held the legacy secret art bestowed by the Snake Clan Ancestor.

Yet, to his disappointment, from Yang Chen's present viewpoint, it failed to impress him in the slightest. True, it contained a few worthwhile secret techniques, but weighed against the effort required to master them and their actual outcomes, they struck him as far from viable.

That said, the secret manual wasn't entirely without value. Still, given the grueling challenges of the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower, it hardly seemed worth the pursuit.

"It's improbable that these schemers targeted the secret manual. Scheming for its legacy yields no real gain. Then... could they be after this massive egg?" Yang Chen pondered inwardly.

Indeed, this enormous egg exuded an air of profound enigma. Even armed with his vast knowledge and insights, Yang Chen remained unable to unravel its origins.

Shaking his head, Yang Chen set aside his musings. He reached out with one hand to seize the giant egg, intending to seal it away in the Demon God Tower under the vigilant guard of his Emperor Divine Tools.

Yet, the instant his fingers closed around the giant egg, Yang Chen paused in surprise.

"Is this thing drawing in my laws?" Shock rippled through Yang Chen. Fortunately, his reserves of laws ran deep, or the rapid drain from the giant egg might have overwhelmed him entirely.

Now, Yang Chen harbored even deeper doubts regarding the giant egg's essence.

For the time being, just these two artifacts occupied the grand hall. Beyond them, nothing else caught the eye.

Yang Chen gave a casual shrug. With no further discoveries in sight, he wasted no time and swiftly departed.

Upon emerging from the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower, a multitude of gazes locked onto him intently.

All present were aware that Yang Chen had triumphed over the tenth level of the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower, claiming the prized inheritance.

In particular, the Wind Emperor, Crown Prince Modao, and Wan Huaruo now regarded Yang Chen with utterly transformed expressions.

"I never imagined that the treasure my clan has chased fruitlessly for generations would fall into a human's hands, Brother Yang Chen. I'm dying to learn what our ancestor bequeathed." The Wind Emperor let out a heavy sigh.

Modao's face hardened with chill. He swiftly masked his feelings, slipping back into his typical composed facade.

At that moment, the Grand Abyss Palace members appeared utterly dejected, their teeth clenched as they glared at Yang Chen. After all, their long-sought prize had been snatched by a foe right under their noses, and such a blow would sour anyone's mood.

"Yang Chen, did you locate the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag?" One Grand Abyss Palace cultivator couldn't hold back from inquiring.

Yang Chen offered no reply. He saw no point in acknowledging the Grand Abyss Palace folk.

He rejoined the group and shared a knowing look with Broken River and his companions.

Unable to contain his curiosity, Broken River posed the question via sound transmission to evade eavesdroppers, keeping it discreet.

"Brother Yang Chen, did you find the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag?" Broken River and his two allies inquired.

Yang Chen stayed composed, responding coolly, "No, it was all a trick. The Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag isn't inside the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower whatsoever. Those who pushed us to challenge the tower had hidden agendas."

"What!" Disbelief flashed across the faces of Broken River and the rest as they exchanged stunned glances.

Though irritation flickered in their eyes, the four maintained stoic exteriors, betraying nothing outwardly.

The Grand Abyss Palace onlookers grew restless, desperate to uncover the truth.

Whether Yang Chen had secured the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag remained an enigma to them all.

"Congratulations, Brother Yang Chen."

Suddenly, the Wind Emperor and Crown Prince Modao approached with broad smiles: "Brother Yang Chen proves himself exceptional once more, claiming the legacy treasure from our Snake Clan ancestor."

"Mere fortune smiled on me. With the trial concluded, shall we head back now?" Yang Chen remarked.

"Absolutely!" The Wind Emperor affirmed, "I'll see to the preparations at once. Elder Huaruo, we'll be on our way."

Wan Huaruo offered a subtle smile, her eyes lingering briefly on Yang Chen without intent.

Caught in Wan Huaruo's alluring stare, Yang Chen at first paid it no mind, until a private sound transmission from the enchanting woman echoed in his thoughts.

Hearing her words, Yang Chen's eyes sharpened as he shot a glance at Wan Huaruo, who feigned innocence, simply beaming and bidding them farewell.

This only deepened Yang Chen's confusion over Wan Huaruo's motives. Yet, intrigue toward the mysterious woman stirred within him, so he didn't dismiss her message outright but committed it to memory.

The Wind Emperor guided Yang Chen and the group on their return, harboring silent thoughts about the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag.

Noting Yang Chen's reluctance to discuss it, the Wind Emperor wisely dropped the subject, realizing further probing would only embarrass him.

Thus, the party pressed onward.

But midway through their journey back, a frigid gale assailed them. Yang Chen's keen instincts picked up on the anomaly at once.

"We're in trouble—an ambush!" King Ming Cheng swiftly caught on, alerting to the peril right after Yang Chen.

His warning jolted the assembled powerhouses. In a flash, icy blasts roared in from every side, as hordes of spectral Yin spirits leaped forth from the shadows.

These spectral Yin spirits wielded varying might. The feeblest among them had attained the Realmless stage, while the mightiest had ascended to the Heaven-separated Realm!

Mingled in their ranks were Heaven-separated Realm warriors from the Snake people.

By count, over twenty Heaven-separated Realm entities surged forward. Their collective strength rivaled that of Yang Chen, the Wind Emperor, and King Ming Cheng without much gap.

Panic drained the color from many faces at the horrifying display.

The unholy alliance of Snake Human Clan Tianwei Army and these Yin ghost horrors caught everyone off guard.

Who could have foreseen such a throng of Ghost King powerhouses lurking in the modest Nine Dragons World?

As the Ghost Kings materialized, they grinned with malevolent glee, encircling the entire group.

"You insolent raiders, how dare you strike within our Snake Clan domain. You're begging for annihilation!" Without a second's pause, Mo Dao lunged ahead, displaying his fearless spirit.

Still, this bold move only heightened Yang Chen's wariness. While the sudden assault stunned most, Mo Dao led the charge without flinching.

"These Netherworld Ghost Kings are surely after the prizes I claimed. No sooner had I left the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower's shadow than this swarm of Ghost King elites appeared. Do they intend to seize them by brute force?" Yang Chen uttered in a frosty tone.