Chapter 1498 - 1495: Forced by Circumstances

Chapter 1498: Chapter 1495: Forced by Circumstances

For Chen Tianlong, every second counts now. The Outer Border army cannot hold on for much longer. After all, their supplies are secretly smuggled from the inland. If the Sabina people discover their supply route, and mount a siege, it could mean complete annihilation.

Thinking of this, Chen Tianlong hurriedly said, "Alright, let’s sign up first, then make a trip to the Otherworld. As long as we can get back in time to participate, it’ll be fine."

"Alright, I’ll handle the registration for you. Don’t worry, Chen Tianlong. It’s just you and Miss Mengting, right?" Master Wuchen went out of his way to ensure that Chen Tianlong could head to the Otherworld with peace of mind, even handling their registration personally.

"Yes, it’s just me and Mengting. Thank you, Master."

Chen Tianlong said gratefully, "Once the clothes are ready tomorrow, please help us open the Gate of the Otherworld, Master. We would be extremely thankful."

"Haha, Chen Tianlong, it’s no trouble at all. You’re my guest. Opening the Gate of the Otherworld is well within my capabilities; no need for thanks." Wuchen replied outwardly, but in his heart, he thought: Hmph, you’re eager to meet your fate; I’m happy to assist you in opening the Gate of the Otherworld.

After handling things, Chen Tianlong finally felt at ease in his room. The two chatted for a while, and as evening approached, Chen Tianlong planned to have dinner and then talk to Wu Guangzu about how to deal with Kuang Chenggong.

The food was personally arranged by Master Wuchen, which made Chen Tianlong feel quite flattered. In fact, Wuchen was worried that if Chen Tianlong was running around too much, it might delay his plans. If they then decided not to go, it would all fall apart.

So, Master Wuchen arranged everything carefully to prevent any accidents.

Chen Tianlong didn’t think much of it. He believed Master Wuchen’s actions were concerns about the Divine Sword Sect. Chen Tianlong didn’t understand why the Divine Sword Sect was so formidable; they could make a disciple be revered by thousands, all of whom were masters above the Celestial Dao Seven-Star Great Perfection.

The two didn’t give it much thought and devoured the delicious food. After tidying up the plates and bowls, someone knocked on the door.

Chen Tianlong opened the door and saw it was the person who brought up the meals, coming to help clean up the dishes.

Chen Tianlong chuckled bitterly. Master Wuchen was indeed too considerate. Shaking his head, prepared to close the door, he suddenly saw someone through the crack—it was Wu Guangzu.

Chen Tianlong hurriedly opened the door wider, smiling as he stepped out to greet, "Senior Brother Wu, you’re here. Please, come in."

"Hmm."

Wu Guangzu nodded and entered the room, where the three sat around the guest table. Wu Guangzu didn’t delay and immediately broached the topic, "Chen Tianlong, why did you come here?"

In fact, Chen Tianlong had anticipated this question. First of all, they didn’t even know when the Kunlun Sect would conduct trials—it was impossible for that to be their purpose in coming. As for the rest, Wu Guangzu truly hadn’t expected it.

"It’s like this: not long ago, I accidentally discovered a secret about the Dragon Slayer Sword. They said that a trip to the Otherworld was necessary to dispel the sword’s Otherworldly aura. As for the Otherworld, didn’t our master Ye Feng or Fang Yan tell us, years ago, that it’s in the Kunlun Mountains? Do you remember?"

At this point, Chen Tianlong started reminiscing about the days with Ye Feng.

"Yes, I remember. Master took us to many places back then and taught us many things." Wu Guangzu also followed Chen Tianlong’s train of thought into those memories, though he quickly realized they were straying off-topic, as Wu Mengting smiled wryly beside him.

"However, I heard the Otherworld is very dangerous. Are you sure you want to go? Will you be back in time for the trial assembly?" Wu Guangzu, having heard rumors, was unsure of the true situation in the Otherworld, though only Master Wuchen fully understood the horrors inside.

"Senior Brother, don’t worry. We’ve prepared protective armor. Elder Feng Zou said that Mengting’s and my constitution are fine; there’s no need to overly worry."

Chen Tianlong shared the truth with Wu Guangzu, which finally put Wu Guangzu at ease. He didn’t want something bad to happen after just meeting, only to separate again. It would be too painful.

"Alright, by the way, Kuang Chenggong is also here for the trials. He brought two masters of Celestial Dao Seven-Star Great Perfection with him, likely attempting to seize this opportunity to break through to the Extreme Dao. So, we must find a way to stop him. Otherwise, if he breaks through first, vengeance will be out of reach. And it’s not just that—even Huaxia will see no more days of light."

Wu Guangzu suddenly remembered the villain Kuang Chenggong, expressing his worries.

Chen Tianlong frowned. Wu Guangzu’s concerns were justified; if Kuang Chenggong accidentally broke through first, it would spell disaster for the Central Plains Martial Arts.

Though everything seems peaceful and respectful now, it’s all a matter of power.

Although Kuang Chenggong is currently at the Great Perfection Limit of Celestial Dao Seven-Stars, there are always greater forces out there. Even the mysterious woman encountered that day at the Celestial Pill Sect was enough to make him tremble, which made Kuang Chenggong feel he’s still lacking in strength, making it imperative for him to seek continual breakthroughs to secure his absolute position.

In this world where the strong reign, he can only protect himself by constantly increasing his power to obtain supreme authority. While his forces may be many, without the strength to absolutely overpower everyone, they could quickly be crushed and trampled underfoot.

"Alright, once I return from the Otherworld, we can plan further to see if we can eliminate him during the trials." Chen Tianlong gritted his teeth, deciding this person must be removed, or there’ll be endless trouble, jeopardizing Huaxia’s foundation.

Wu Guangzu nodded. With the matter concluded, he didn’t wish to linger in the couple’s private space. So, he soon bid farewell to Chen Tianlong and Wu Mengting.

With the two remaining, they retired early for their trip to the Otherworld the next day, as they didn’t know what more challenges they might face.

As long as they maintained good physical strength and mental alertness, they could better face whatever was to come.

The night passed without incident. Since the protective gear crafted by Feng Zou required fifteen hours, Chen Tianlong calculated that there was no rush, so he and Wu Mengting took the opportunity to sleep in until the sun rose high before going out.

Master Wuchen’s arranged breakfast had already arrived. They quickly finished and headed directly to Elder Feng Zou’s residence.

Just as they stepped into Feng Zou’s courtyard, an old man with long white hair and beard emerged, holding two rather peculiar-looking garments.

These clothes, though simple in appearance, were the result of day-and-night labor by Feng Zou—it was the Golden Silkworm Armor. As for the material, we don’t need to delve into it, for its purpose is to defend against the invasive aura of the Otherworld, reducing harm.

"The clothes are ready. They are one size fits all and will automatically adjust according to your specific height and body shape, forming a most intimate protective layer on your body."

Feng Zou handed the protective gear to them, earnestly explaining the attire’s functionality.

"Haha, thank you, Elder Feng Zou. I’m deeply grateful," Chen Tianlong expressed his gratitude.

"Haha, there’s no need to thank me. Since it’s the Sect Leader Senior Brother’s command, I will do my utmost to fulfill it. It’s just my duty," Feng Zou replied with a smile.