Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Bai Yuantian Strikes

Jiang Chen didn’t have much to do at the Alchemy Master Guild.

So he simply decided to study Alchemy Skill.

He also stopped by the Material Hall to see if there were any materials he needed.

And he actually managed to find a few useful items.

It was quite a decent haul.

Other than that, everything was quiet.

He spent the morning in the Alchemy Master Guild’s Scripture Pavilion, looking for some information.

Only then did he leisurely prepare to return to the Jiang Family.

"Master."

Zang Jun and Xi Feng followed behind him like a pair of bodyguards.

Jiang Chen thought for a moment and said, "While we’re at the Alchemy Master Guild, stay by my side."

"When we’re not at the Guild, you two should keep some distance from me."

Inside the Alchemy Master Guild, Zang Jun and Xi Feng’s movements were restricted. They were only allowed to pass when escorted by Jiang Chen.

The rules of the Alchemy Master Guild were extremely strict.

After all, Zang Jun and Xi Feng were outsiders and not members of the Guild, so naturally, they couldn’t wander around freely.

Furthermore, Jiang Chen considered that their current Cultivation wasn’t very high. If someone were to attack him outside, they would be completely useless unless they took a Bloodthirst Pill.

They might even suffer unnecessary casualties.

Thinking it over, he decided it was better for them to keep some distance.

It would be safer for them.

This was another source of frustration for Jiang Chen; for the time being, he couldn’t find any Death Warriors with higher Cultivation.

"But Master, if we separate, what about your safety?"

The implication in Zang Jun’s words was that they were meant to protect Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen waved his hand dismissively. "As it stands, you can’t protect me anyway unless you take those pills."

"Just keep some distance. If I run into an emergency, I will naturally call for you."

He had given his Death Warriors the Heart Control Pill, so he could command them even from a great distance.

"Yes, Master."

Zang Jun and Xi Feng obeyed Jiang Chen’s words, following behind him at a distance.

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen knew that the Bai and Ximen Families must be in a frenzy by now, ready to ambush him.

The killing intent he’d encountered before entering the Alchemy Master Guild was just the beginning.

Jiang Chen had a premonition that assassins were still lying in wait for him on the road back.

But he wasn’t worried.

He had already activated the Nine Heavens Spirit-Seizing Technique, which affected a ten-meter radius around him.

Within that ten-meter range, nothing could hide from him.

With long, steady strides, he walked out of the Alchemy Master Guild.

In a corner just outside the Alchemy Master Guild, a man stood without any attempt to conceal his face, his eyes fixed on the entrance.

Like a hunter watching for his prey.

It was none other than Bai Yuantian of the Bai Family.

He had been ordered to kill Jiang Chen.

’A mere Warrior Fourth Heaven... I, Bai Yuantian, can kill him in a single strike.’

’Once I’ve accomplished this for the Bai Family, my status will soar.’

He secretly mused on the benefits he would gain after killing Jiang Chen.

At a certain moment, Bai Yuantian’s eyes narrowed. He suddenly noticed a figure slowly emerging from the entrance of the Alchemy Master Guild’s main hall.

His eyes locked onto the man in the white robe, and a bloodthirsty glint flashed in them.

’It’s him.’

’Good, you brat. Today is the day you die.’

Bai Yuantian grew slightly agitated.

Seeing that Jiang Chen was alone, he shot into motion.

He didn’t strike immediately, but waited for the right opportunity.

He had to wait until Jiang Chen was some distance away from the Alchemy Master Guild.

Otherwise, if Jiang Chen got spooked and ran back into the Guild, his plan would be ruined.

It all happened in a flash. The moment Bai Yuantian saw his chance had come...

...his figure flickered, his fingers flashed, and a bizarre Magical Treasure—a gauntlet-like artifact—appeared.

It covered his hand and fingers.

The Bai Family’s Demon-Catching Hand technique channeled power through the palm.

That was why Bai Yuantian had specifically purchased this powerful Dharma Artifact.

Worn on the hand, its lethality was immense.

Then, in an instant, he shot forward.

His speed was incredible.

He made no attempt to hide his intentions. His one and only goal was to kill Jiang Chen.

The main hall of the Alchemy Master Guild was already somewhat remote, and the nearby street was sparsely populated, making it an extremely suitable place to make a move.

In any case, the Bai Family was going all out.

Even if they killed Jiang Chen, a member of the Alchemy Master Guild...

...the Bai Family wasn’t afraid. They had the Xiaogu Elder Council behind them to suppress the matter. Even if Jiang Chen died, the Alchemy Master Guild wouldn’t do anything to the Bai Family.

It was precisely because of this that the Bai Family was determined to kill Jiang Chen without any scruples.

SWOOSH!

Bai Yuantian’s speed was extraordinary.

He practically became a series of afterimages.

He was almost flying.

When a Martial Cultivator reached the Martial King Realm, they could traverse the sky and walk on air.

Bai Yuantian couldn’t do that yet, but his speed had already reached its peak.

It was no exaggeration to say he ran as if flying.

’Hm?’

’There’s killing intent.’

Jiang Chen had been keeping a close watch on his surroundings. Just outside the Alchemy Master Guild was an open area with few residents.

Normally, many people would be visiting the Guild’s main hall, but today, there were very few pedestrians in sight.

In that instant, Jiang Chen felt the killing intent appear once more.

He immediately frowned. With the perceptive abilities of his Nine Heavens Spirit-Seizing Technique, he was especially sensitive to killing intent.

Just then, he saw a figure speeding toward him.

The killing intent was emanating from that very figure.

It was an expert at the Martial Master First Heaven.

’Courting death.’

’Martial Master First Heaven? I’ve already killed countless experts at that level.’

As Jiang Chen circulated the Nine Heavens Spirit-Seizing Technique, a flash of light appeared in his hand, revealing a white feathered fan.

The Divine Wind Fan.

Seeing his opponent charge at him, Jiang Chen didn’t retreat in the slightest.

With a sharp glint in his eyes, he suddenly charged forward to meet his attacker.

Waiting for death was not his style. He would meet this threat head-on.

SWOOSH!

His agile figure was like a sprinting cheetah.

Both sides reacted in an instant.

"Well, kid, instead of running for your life, you’re charging to your death."

Bai Yuantian sneered. He was surprised that Jiang Chen had discovered him so quickly.

But the fact that Jiang Chen wasn’t trying to escape and was instead charging him made Bai Yuantian feel as if the boy was just delivering himself to be killed.

He was full of confidence.

As they grew closer, Bai Yuantian suddenly swung his hand, activating the Demon-Catching Hand.

With a wave of his palm, terrifying streams of black light erupted, releasing a bizarre, ink-black killing aura.

It shot straight toward Jiang Chen.

’The Bai Family’s Demon-Catching Hand. Just as I thought.’

Jiang Chen recognized the Bai Family’s technique and immediately waved his Divine Wind Fan, unleashing a howling, icy gale.

He met the Demon-Catching Hand head-on.

BOOM!

A massive explosion rang out.

The terrifying icy wind from Jiang Chen’s Divine Wind Fan collided with the black light from the Demon-Catching Hand.

In that moment, Bai Yuantian felt a tremor run through his fingers as a frigid energy enveloped his palm.

The heart-stopping chill caused his Demon-Catching Hand to become sluggish.

But that wasn’t all. The cold energy carried a violent, trembling force that slammed into his hand.

And in just a moment...

CRACK!

The Dharma Artifact on his hand, which had claimed countless lives, let out a sharp sound and shattered completely.

"No, impossible!"

Bai Yuantian’s face went pale with shock.

His Dharma Artifact was so powerful, yet Jiang Chen had shattered it with a single wave of his fan.