Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor-Chapter 1200 - 1197: Winds and Clouds Surging

The auction concluded successfully, and Li Chen acquired the Phoenix Flame Grass and the Beichen Emperor Cave Scroll fragments for a total of six million top-grade Spirit Stones, both of which were the centerpiece treasures.

Fortunately, before this, he had raided the Spiritual Spring Sect and the City Lord Manor of Pu Yinglong.

Otherwise, he truly couldn’t have come up with so many Spirit Stones at once.

After completing the transaction on site, Avanti handed over a purple-gold crystal card from their Golden Cauldron Hall.

It’s equivalent to a black card from banks like Citi and Switzerland on Earth, offering VIP-level services at all branches of the Golden Cauldron Sect.

Moreover, it allows for credit with a current limit of one hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones.

Li Chen did not decline and accepted it directly.

That night, he and Ji Lingling stayed in the VIP guest room arranged by the Golden Cauldron Hall.

Ji Lingling blinked her large eyes and looked at Li Chen, asking, "Young Master, what should we do next?"

Li Chen responded indifferently, "Go nowhere, just stay here in Golden Cauldron City and wear down the patience of those ants!" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"Ants?"

Ji Lingling suddenly widened her eyes, with ripples of confusion in her watery gaze.

Li Chen casually responded, "Just referring to that Wang Chao and Zhao Ang!"

"Hiss!"

Ji Lingling instinctively took a deep breath.

Whether Wang Chao or Zhao Ang, they are figures who dominate regions and command influence.

How did they become ants in Li Chen’s perspective?

If Wang Chao and Zhao Ang heard this, they’d likely be infuriated to the point of spitting blood.

Li Chen guessed correctly that Zhao Ang, the Deputy Sect Master of the Black Cloud Sect, along with Wang Chao, were urgently preparing.

Zhao Ang first used a Secret Technique to transmit the news back to the sect.

First: To have Sect Master Hei Bulin investigate Li Chen’s background to see if he is a Heavenly Pride of the nine Holy Sects.

Second: To request reinforcements to ensure no mistakes.

As for Wang Chao, his preparations were more straightforward.

He didn’t investigate Li Chen’s background; instead, he directly contacted a few friends he considered life-and-death allies, urging them to come and support.

Meanwhile, at the Zhou Family:

The auction had just ended, and Zhou Ao, full of complaints, questioned Chen Xuanli as to why he wasn’t allowed to bid for the Beichen Emperor Cave fragments.

Chen Xuanli shot him a look filled with disappointment and angrily said, "Before the situation is clear, the Beichen Emperor Cave fragments are a hot potato. Whoever gets them will become the target of everyone."

"Furthermore, given the enmity between Li Chen, Wang Chao, and Zhao Ang, this affair will certainly not end here. They will eventually have a life-and-death duel. When two tigers fight, one will be injured. By then, we can reap the benefits as a bystander. Isn’t that delightful?"

Hearing Chen Xuanli’s words, Zhou Ao suddenly felt enlightened and exclaimed, "I see!"

"By the way, Elder Chen, what should we do?"

Chen Xuanli shook his head and solemnly said, "Do nothing. Just keep an eye on Zhao Ang of the Black Cloud Sect and Wang Chao of the Spiritual Spring Sect. If they don’t move, neither do we!"

Currently, Zhao Ang, the Deputy Sect Master of the Black Cloud Sect, and Wang Chao, the Sect Master of the Spiritual Spring Sect, are closely watching Li Chen.

Meanwhile, the Zhou Family and other families hoping to fish in troubled waters, as well as Loose Cultivators, are watching these two families.

For a time, Golden Cauldron City was a whirlwind of activity.

Yet Li Chen, sitting at the eye of the storm, acted as if nothing had happened, going about his business unaffected.

During the day, he went to the Book Collection Room of the Golden Cauldron Hall to find ancient texts about the Greedy Wolf Star and the Beichen Emperor.

At night, he studied the two turtle shell fragments, trying to see if he could glean any valuable clues.

Aside from that, he also practiced meditation to raise himself to his peak condition, ready to handle any unexpected situations.

After staying in Golden Cauldron City for half a month, Li Chen felt there was no point in staying longer and decided to leave to handle some personal vendettas.

As soon as Li Chen and Ji Lingling left the city, it caused quite a stir.

The first person who couldn’t sit still was Wang Chao, the Sect Master of the Spiritual Spring Sect.

At this moment, he was no longer a lone commander, having gained two followers.

Wang Chao sent messages to seven people, but only two came, while the others made various excuses.

After all, Wang Chao’s situation is not what it used to be.

A phoenix that fell into the water is worse than a chicken, just as the saying goes.

Those old monsters, one by one, are crafty, and they wouldn’t rashly come to this murky water for the sake of a fallen phoenix.

Moreover, even the two who came didn’t have high cultivation, both being only at the Nascent Soul Early Stage.

Still, it’s better than nothing.

In a valley, Wang Chao cupped his hands in greeting to the two people before him.

"Fellow Taoists Du Chen and Ge Yang, I am deeply grateful for your coming!"

"After killing Li Chen, apart from the fragments of the Beichen Emperor Cave turtle shell, I will take none of the other Magical Treasures or Spirit Stones; they will be split between the two of you!"

Du Chen and Ge Yang, hearing Wang Chao’s words, were excited, their eyes gleaming, nodding fervently.

Suddenly, Wang Chao’s ears twitched, and he urgently said, "Li Chen is here!"

Before the words could fall, the three of them transformed into streams of light, rushing forward.

Li Chen, who was leisurely strolling, suddenly stopped, looked up at the azure sky, and said leisurely, "They’re here!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Lingling’s heart tightened, and she blinked her large eyes, asking, "Who?"

But just as her words were about to come out, Wang Chao led Du Chen and Ge Yang, forming a triangular attack formation, encircling Li Chen and Ji Lingling.

Wang Chao glanced at Li Chen and sneered coldly.

"Li Chen, you’re finally willing to come out. I thought you’d stay in Golden Cauldron City like a turtle forever!"

Li Chen did not reply but watched Wang Chao with a calm demeanor, seeing him jump around as if he were a monkey.

Seeing himself ignored by Li Chen, Wang Chao couldn’t help but become furious and shouted sternly.

"Li Chen, if you are sensible, hand over the turtle shell fragments and Phoenix Flame Grass obediently. Perhaps I might be pleased enough to leave you a whole corpse. Otherwise, hmph, I’ll make you unable to live or die!"

Li Chen cast a disdainful glance at Wang Chao and sneered coldly.

"So noisy. If you want the turtle shell fragments and Phoenix Flame Grass, come and take them yourself. Stop barking like a wild dog!"

Wang Chao was infuriated to be insulted as a wild dog by Li Chen.

"Arrogant brat, you’re courting death!"

Immediately, he signaled with his eyes to the ones beside him and shouted sternly, "Go on, kill him!"