The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3254 - 3249: Implementing the Plan_1
Previously on The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms...
Wan Huaruo's brows lifted a touch, filling her with uncertainty. In the end, Yang Chen had dismissed her exchange proposal for the massive egg and outright rejected her intimate offer, leaving her a bit irritated and poised to decline.
Yet, as she glanced at the elixirs Yang Chen offered, she saw they were rare gems that could still provide huge advantages to her present cultivation realm, stirring doubt in her mind.
After weighing her options, she realized allying with Yang Chen could lead to kinder treatment for the giant egg. Thus, she stated, "Very well, I'll take these elixirs, and I'll allow Brother Yang Chen to borrow the Wheel of Destiny Mirror for one use. But just once."
With those words spoken, Wan Huaruo passed the mirror over to Yang Chen.
Yang Chen grasped the Wheel of Destiny Mirror, filled with shock, "Lady Wan, you trust me this much? What if I just grab the treasure and bolt?"
As her bond with Yang Chen warmed up, Wan Huaruo chuckled softly, her voice turning kinder. "Young Master Yang Chen, don't misunderstand. This item isn't a divine artifact, yet it's quite unique, bound solely to me as its owner. Without my say-so, you couldn't activate it at all. If you tried to claim it for yourself, the Wheel of Destiny Mirror might never assist you again. I'm sure Young Master Yang Chen wouldn't choose such a foolish path."
At those words, Yang Chen grasped the situation, aware of the safeguards involved.
"Haha, once I've used it, I'll give it back to Lady Wan. Rest easy," Yang Chen assured her.
Wan Huaruo responded, "Huaruo places full trust in Young Master Yang Chen."
Yang Chen didn't linger and soon clutched the Wheel of Destiny Mirror before jumping from the pool.
Wan Huaruo gazed after Yang Chen's departure and let out a heavy sigh, "It's all because of me. I can only stand by while you're whisked away by strangers, unable to lift a finger!"
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In the meantime, after exiting the pool, Yang Chen headed back.
During his journey, Yang Chen examined the Wheel of Destiny Mirror, deep in contemplation.
From his observations, Wan Huaruo held no ill will toward him and clearly wasn't linked to Huan Ye Ming Wang. Still, her true background remained puzzling.
Yang Chen even wondered if Wan Huaruo truly belonged to the Snake people, suspecting they served merely as a cover for her actual origins.
But the motives behind it escaped him for now.
All the same, he needed to stay wary of Wan Huaruo, refusing to let her allure cloud his judgment.
"Now, armed with this Wheel of Destiny Mirror, carrying out my scheme feels far less challenging..." A faint smile tugged at Yang Chen's lips.
Back at his dwelling, he spotted Broken River and the rest fidgeting in worry.
"Brother Yang Chen, where on earth have you been?" Broken River inquired, concern lacing his tone.
"What's the issue?" Yang Chen replied, puzzled.
"Here's what happened. Huan Ye Ming Wang left a hidden message scrawled directly on your quarters. We caught the noise and found it. Take a look at the scroll." Broken River pulled out a talisman and offered it to Yang Chen.
The moment Yang Chen took hold of the talisman and scanned it, a voice echoed straight into his mind.
"In ten days, we'll meet at the Desolate Snake Desert's edge for the exchange. Come with the treasure, and I'll deliver the captive!"
Hearing that, Yang Chen shattered the talisman, reducing it to dust.
"Got it. Ten days from now, I'll head there for the deal," Yang Chen declared.
"That's a relief," Broken River and his companions exhaled, tension easing.
With his strategy set, Yang Chen kept a straight face to calm Broken River and the group, then retreated to his quarters to prepare. Next, he triggered the Wheel of Destiny Mirror, vanishing from sight entirely.
"My owner promised aid just this once. After cloaking you now, expect no further help," a stiff voice abruptly emerged from the Wheel of Destiny Mirror.
Yang Chen could only smile wryly at that. "I get it. How long will this cloak hold?"
"It hinges on your Dao Intent and Law. Greater power in your Dao Intent and Law means longer duration. Based on your Law's might, sustaining it for half a month ought to be simple!" the Wheel of Destiny Mirror answered.
"Incredible!" Yang Chen exclaimed in delight.
Half a month gave him ample opportunity to carry out his intentions.
The Wheel of Destiny Mirror went quiet, its energies calming, with no further words.
Now unseen, Yang Chen strolled freely through the Royal Family's territory, evading all detection.
Broken River and his allies remained clueless that Yang Chen had come back and departed once more.
Bolstered by the Space-Time Law, his path stayed clear, ensuring a seamless trip.
"What a remarkable treasure. Not a divine artifact or World Embryo? Just what is it?" Yang Chen marveled aloud.
He felt a twinge of regret for not swapping for this item earlier. Had he done so, it would have bolstered his safety in coming ventures tremendously.
He was certain that even returning now to renegotiate, including her original bodily offer, Wan Huaruo wouldn't balk. Regrettably, his clear-headedness had stopped him from rushing in.
The urgent task at hand was rescuing Fairy Moon Fu.
Yes, his unfolding scheme aimed to free Fairy Moon Fu!
Cloaked by the Wheel of Destiny Mirror, Yang Chen made a beeline for Crown Prince Modao's domain.
With the Space-Time Law paired to his unseen state, the safeguards around Crown Prince Modao's area posed no barrier to Yang Chen.
Yang Chen even perched right next to Crown Prince Modao's training spot, silently observing.
He'd harbored doubts about Modao for ages, and it seemed certain Modao was scheming with Huan Ye Ming Wang. Yang Chen simply held back from striking too soon.
His reluctance to tip his hand early preserved his moves for the right moment.
He'd long believed Modao knew where Fairy Moon Fu was held. The reason? Fairy Moon Fu and her group had vanished without trace during their visit to the Heavenly Crystal Snake Spirit Tower.
Such a round trip, even with Netherworld ghosts in play, shouldn't have gone off without issues. Modao's hidden hand must have guided it as a covert ally.
Plus, in the sprawling Desolate Snake Desert, hiding spots were scarce.
Modao had to know Fairy Moon Fu's whereabouts.
Still, if trailing Modao would yield results, Yang Chen couldn't say.
For now, his approach was to linger and observe with patience.
Yang Chen endured like this over several days.
Yet Modao offered no hints.
Impatience crept into Yang Chen, as he worried that endless waiting might lead to Huan Ye Ming Wang arriving for the trade and finding him absent, sparking trouble.
Fortunately, his decision proved wise.
After days of meditative sitting, Modao rose at last, intent on some unknown errand, and slipped from his quarters.
He moved with stealth and caution, dodging notice as he slipped away. Soon, he reached a concealed underground chamber inside the Royal Family's domain.
A tunnel lay there, veiled by multiple seals, and without deliberate probing, no one would spot the hidden route.
Modao traversed the tunnel fully, oblivious to the unseen shadow trailing right on his heels!