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Chapter 1807: 1807

Ziju Min made an unexpected offer . “First Prime, I request to meet up with Shao Yuan . I’m interested in what his plans are, and whether he has more news regarding the outside world . ”



The first prime was quite pleased with the elder’s initiative . “I trust your abilities implicitly, Elder Ziju,” she nodded . “Still, make sure to take care out there . We will wait for your successful return . ”

……

In area sixteen, Jiang Chen was frantically preparing for the coordinated attack . He was roused, rather than restless after hearing the news . He had the feeling that this was a grand opportunity .

If he could make use of it, this might very well be the turning point in the entire war .

“Young master Chen, why did you refine so much Soulless Powder of Wind and Cloud? Can you be…” The Vermilion Bird looked thoughtful .

“Heh, you’ll find out in due time . ” A crooked grin hung at the corner of Jiang Chen’s mouth .

In addition to refining the powder, the young man spent each day studying the sacred land’s map and layout . He wanted to consider every detail .

The assault on the great formation depended on how much area it covered . An idea of how big the attack force might be was conducive to finding a solution .

On one of these days, Ziju Min came to area sixteen .

Jiang Chen was overjoyed to see the older man . “How did you get here, Elder Ziju?”

“Haha, you really are alright, Shao Yuan . Well done, really well done!” The elder was even more excited than the youth . “I came out to ask about what you’ve seen and heard . Is there a plan you’re putting into action? We’re more than happy to assist you in whatever capacity needed . ”

“Hehe, I’m planning to strike a vicious blow against the alliance . I want the cracks in it to expand so quickly that it shatters in the next moment . Right, Elder Ziju – please ask the first prime after you return to ready a group of experts for an opportunistic strike . You’ll get a chance to vent your pent-up anger on our enemies . ”

“What does your plain entail?” Ziju Min asked with some excitement .



“Simple . I’ll poison them with Soulless Powder of Wind and Cloud,” Jiang Chen smiled faintly .

“Isn’t that House Xiahou’s poison? It’s rather well known here in Myriad Abyss . I doubt they’ll lack a solution to it,” the older man commented worriedly .

“This powder has been improved with my secret sauce,” Jiang Chen laughed . “An antidote to the original won’t do much to help . In fact, it will only make the victim worse off . ”

“You… you improved the Soulless Powder of Wind and Cloud? That’s incredible . Wherever did you get its recipe?”

“I’ve killed plenty of people from House Xiahou, haven’t I?” Jiang Chen smiled . “I have my ways . Don’t worry, I can vouch for its veracity . ”

Ziju Min didn’t press on . He discussed the details some more with Jiang Chen, gaining confidence the more information he gleaned .

“Here’s a batch of antidote for this version of the powder, Elder Ziju . If you’re planning to send out a force while the poison is airborne, its members must take this beforehand . The Soulless Powder is a vicious poison . ”

Ziju Min took the medicine seriously . “Alright . I will give it to the first prime personally, and let her decide what to do . ”

“Sure,” Jiang Chen nodded . “How is the second prime?”

“Not great . If he’s not given the necessary medical attention, his condition will only worsen . Ah… the sacred land has never seen such an ordeal before,” Ziju Min remarked sadly .

“Don’t worry . As long as my plan is successful, the alliance will be all but broken . It’ll be our chance to stage a counterattack in tandem with the loyalists outside . I daresay the rebellion will be quashed before long . ”

“But Shao Yuan, even if your plan succeeds, we can’t crush the rebels unless the venerated forefather breaks free of the seal . The imperial family and House Xiahou both have divine cultivators . ”

“Haha, it’s impossible for their divine experts to participate in the coming battle . The most they can do is intimidate a bit . They need to stand guard over the venerated forefather, and thus have no energy to spare . In the case they do foolishly divert their attentions over here, the forefather will be given an opportunity in turn . ”



“You’re quite right . ” Ziju Min became pensive .

After seeing the senior off, Jiang Chen continued with his refinement of the poison .

The worsening situation meant that there was a roll call two or three times a day . It didn’t take long for Imperial Prince Shang to interrupt his work . There was nothing for it . He had to go .

“Greetings to the imperial prince,” he greeted with feigned respect .


“You lot are having a good time, eh? A real easy life of it . Before you, area sixteen was one of the hotbeds of fighting . After you went there, there hasn’t been a single fight . Don’t tell me you’ve been intentionally avoiding any enemies?”

Jiang Chen vehemently denied wrongdoing . “Your Highness, why are you so unfair? We dream of doing big things every day, but the sacred land is scared and won’t come out . We can’t do anything about that! We can’t charge into the great formation, can we? I’d like to, but I’m not good enough to break it open . ”

His tone was even-handed despite the imperial prince’s admonishment .

Imperial Prince Shang harrumphed . He found it strange why area sixteen had suddenly quieted down as well . However, there had been a trend of decreased activities from the sacred land in general as of late . It seemed that total defense was the new strategy that’d been settled on .

Seeing the imperial prince in thought, Jiang Chen ventured, “Your Highness, I hear that the sacred land is defending the great formation rather than coming out anymore . If that’s the case, we’ll just keep this siege up for a decade to run ‘em out of stuff . ”

“A decade? Who would possibly have the time for that?” The imperial prince was thoroughly displeased . The proposition was utter nonsense .

Jiang Chen pretended to be upset . “They’re not coming out themselves though . My brothers and I want to lead the charge to win some glory for ourselves, but it’s hard . ”

“You? You want to lead the charge?” The imperial prince’s eyes darted about in their sockets .

“Yes, Your Highness . Send us anywhere there’s a battle,” Jiang Chen put on a forthright expression .

“You want to fight, do you?” the imperial prince asked again .

“I do, I really do!” Jiang Chen’s answer was loud and clear .

“Alright . I’ll give you a chance for then . If you can accomplish something here, you’ll win ten times the usual credit . ”

“Really?” ‘Greed’ flashed through Jiang Chen’s eyes .

“Of course . Do I sound like I’m joking?” Imperial Prince Shang snorted .

“Tell me, Your Highness . What chance is it?” Jiang Chen probed hurriedly .

“We’re planning to organize an offensive that we need a lot of men for . We’re looking for warriors unafraid of sacrificing their lives . Are you sure you want to join?”

“Yes, yes, we want to join! How would we not for a chance like this? But don’t forget your promise, Your Highness . What prize will we win if we achieve something?”

“Much more will be yours! There will be quite a bit of pillaging to be done after the great formation opens up . The brave warriors at the forefront will have first choice for it . How about it?”

Jiang Chen’s eyes lit up . “It’s a promise then!” he roared with laughter .

“A promise!” Imperial Prince Shang chuckled as well, but he had only disdain for the idiots he was speaking to . These empty promises meant absolutely nothing . People who didn’t realize they were cannon fodder wouldn’t possibly survive the offensive .

Jiang Chen could guess what the imperial prince was thinking from his smile . Though he was none too pleased about it, he put on an eager demeanor . He needed to grasp this chance to participate . How else could he pull off his grand sabotage?

Ideas swirled around in Jiang Chen’s head . The imperial prince enjoyed petty tricks . Having spoken to him several times, Jiang Chen largely knew what he was planning .

“Alright, you go back first . Make sure you’re ready to go in the next two days . Wait for my orders . No mistakes, you hear?”

“Yes, Your Highness . ” Jiang Chen responded fervently . “I’m at your service . ”

Coming out of the imperial prince’s pavilion, the young man was quite happy with his performance . He was one step closer to his goal . Next came to the setup .

That wouldn’t be an easy thing to accomplish . If he was discovered in the process, all his preparation and effort would be for naught .

But he had no room for second-guessing now . The string was taut, and the arrow had to be loosed .

More and more Soulless Powder was refined, enough to incapacitate more than ten thousand . Jiang Chen supposed that no more than two would actually participate in the offensive . Even so, such numbers were astonishing in themselves .

After all, only empyrean experts were eligible for the attack . Over half of the factions’ strength was now invested into this battle . If something bad happened to these two thousand men, the alliance would crumble without trying .

It was finally the day of the offensive . Early in the morning, Jiang Chen received notice to abandon his defense area and go to a predesignated meeting place .

“Now that we’re here, Ah Hong, you can leave . We believe you won’t cause any problems and won’t stop you from leaving for safety,” Jiang Chen declared somberly . “You should know that we’ll be in serious danger if my plan fails . ”

Ah Hong was completely impassionate . “I’ve nowhere to return to . Plus, I trust you . Finding out you were Shao Yuan helped quite a bit, actually . Eternal Divine Nation has barely had any heroes in recent years, and I guess you’re one of them . Xiahou Zong used to be one as well, but his death was too pathetic, so he’s off the list . If there’s anyone worth trusting for me, you’re in the top three . ”

“You sure? You’re staying?” Jiang Chen intoned in a low voice .

“I’ll live and die alongside your company,” Ah Hong stated bluntly .





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