Chapter 3301: Chapter 3321: Prison Grounds?
"Not dead?"
The Seven-colored Immortal Monarch furrowed his brows, his expression somewhat surprised: "It seems that you really did encounter a descendant of Luo Qinghe. He had a close relationship with Gu Yue. When Gu Yue got into trouble, he sought help from him, and later he investigated the truth, which explains everything."
The Seven-colored Immortal Monarch’s speculation about Luo Hongdan’s identity was all met with silence from Lin Chen, as he was actually well aware but pretended not to know.
"Brother Cong, if it was really Qingluan Immortal Monarch who acted, wouldn’t it mean that the Heavenly Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Tower ended up in his hands?"
The Seven-colored Immortal Monarch consoled: "For such a long time, I haven’t seen him use the Heavenly Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Tower. Besides, he’s assisting you this time. Master specifically instructed, so you don’t have to worry too much."
After a pause, the Seven-colored Immortal Monarch laughed to himself: "You are now also a Quasi-Saint, your strength might not necessarily be inferior to Qingluan. You even have a Great Divine Power like Starry Sky Jump, unless Qingluan has gone mad, he wouldn’t harm you."
You trust him so much, yet you preemptively prepared a magical treasure to counter the Drunken Immortal Pot?
Lin Chen internally remarked with sarcasm, and said with a laugh: "Isn’t this just idle talk, hey, Brother Cong, if Gu Yue is really not dead and is secretly imprisoned by Qingluan, where would he be held?"
The Seven-colored Immortal Monarch thought for a moment and said: "If he is personally imprisoning him, and if Qingluan really acted, then he would certainly imprison him in the Water Moon Cave Heaven."
"Water Moon Cave Heaven?"
Lin Chen felt somewhat exhilarated, having gone through so many detours to finally get an answer.
"What is that place?"
The Seven-colored Immortal Monarch replied: "It’s Qingluan’s personal Secret Realm. He holds the key to the realm, and under the heavens, only he himself can enter it; no one else can get in."
Lin Chen suddenly understood: "Even a Saint can’t do it?"
Such a secret realm, Lin Chen had also seen it in the Demon World. As a direct disciple of an Immortal, Qingluan Immortal Monarch held a high position with great power, having his own personal Secret Realm was normal.
The Seven-colored Immortal Monarch laughed: "Of course not. It’s like a locked box, only someone with the key can open it without breaking it. If violence is used, the most likely result is the box would end up completely broken."
Lin Chen silently noted to himself that if it was indeed Qingluan Immortal Monarch who acted against Gu Yue, and if Gu Yue was still alive, Gu Yue would most likely be imprisoned here in Water Moon Cave Heaven. Given that under heaven only he himself can enter, there would be no leak of information with Gu Yue imprisoned there.
How to enter the Water Moon Cave Heaven?
Qingluan Immortal Monarch voluntarily?
That’s impossible; once this matter is exposed, it would cause a huge commotion.
For a direct disciple of the Immortal Emperor to lead an attack on a Quasi-Saint on the verge of a breakthrough to snatch their magical treasure, do they think Quasi-Saints are pigs to be fattened at their whims?
Just kill them and directly take what they want?
Use violence to threaten Qingluan?
Qingluan’s power, Qingluan’s status, it’s nearly impossible to deal with him violently.
If he dealt with Qingluan, would the Immortal Emperor appear before him in the next second?
Through a round of indirect inquiry, Lin Chen finally obtained the answer he wanted, and the subsequent conversation relaxed, no longer having any specific focus.
After drinking for a while longer, Lin Chen expressed his satisfaction, bade farewell to the Seven-colored Immortal Monarch, and left.
The Seven-colored Immortal Monarch did not try to keep him further, but sincerely said in the end: "Originally, I thought of going with you, jointly completing the task for some credit, but since it isn’t feasible, I wish you a safe journey and smooth return. We’ll drink together again once you’re back."
"Alright, Brother Cong, wait for my return!"
Lin Chen readily agreed and returned to his own residence.
Lin Chen released the Linglong Tower, entering it instantly.
Qi was meditating cross-legged in the main hall, unmoving. Upon hearing footsteps, Qi slowly opened her eyes.
"I just met the Immortal Emperor, and he instructed Qingluan Immortal Monarch to accompany me to the ancestral land of the Starry Sky Demon Race to inquire about the Abyss Demon from their Clan Chief."
Qi furrowed her brows: "Qingluan Immortal Monarch, the Immortal Emperor’s second disciple, the likeliest suspect?"
Lin Chen nodded, revealing all the information he had gathered. After hearing it, Qi’s eyes lit up.
"We must enter the Water Moon Cave Heaven!"
Qi’s tone was firm, yet her eyes were filled with pleading.
Lin Chen nodded decisively: "I will find a way, rest assured, Xi Jie, as long as Senior Gu is still alive, I will certainly save him."
Qi gazed at Lin Chen, eyes full of gratitude: "Thank you!"
Qi naturally knew how difficult it was to enter Qingluan Immortal Monarch’s exclusive Secret Realm, but finally obtaining news of Gu Yue, how could she not be excited?
Lin Chen fully understood Qi’s sentiments and thus promised decisively.
The difficulty level might be high, but through his past experiences, which task hadn’t been immensely difficult, which hadn’t been like scaling the heights to the skies for Lin Chen at the time? Yet, in the end, hadn’t they all been completed one by one?
If worst came to worst, they could gather Chu Jiaxue and others, find an opportunity to besiege Qingluan, capture him, and force him to open the Secret Realm. Afterward, they could think of ways to cover up or evade the issue.
The following day, Lin Chen drafted a list and handed it to the Shepherd Heavenly Monarch. The list contained various top-tier medicinal pills.
No gain without demand. This is, after all, an official trip!
Food and fuel allowances, they had to be claimed sufficiently, no?
The enormous energy consumed by executing the Starry Sky Jump, wasn’t it for Lin Chen to decide that?
Anyway, the Immortal Realm was vast with endless resources, what did it matter for Lin Chen to request some resources for himself?
It’s not even a drop in the bucket, right?
The Shepherd Heavenly Monarch certainly didn’t argue and promptly allocated enough top-tier medicinal pills for Lin Chen.
Once everything was in order, Lin Chen prepared to set out.
Though Chu Jiaxue and others were concerned, as they were already exposed and currently involved in the war, it was naturally inconvenient for them to leave.
Lin Chen, now possessing Quasi-Saint strength with a combat power surpassing all the women, no longer needed to hide a Quasi-Saint inside the Linglong Tower to fend off strong foes or solve his challenges.
Chu Jiaxue and the others did not insist on accompanying Lin Chen, only repeatedly reminding him to be careful and prioritize safety while watching out for Qingluan Immortal Monarch.
Based on the incident involving Gu Yue’s attack, Lin Chen and the others viewed Qingluan Immortal Monarch as the hypothetical adversary. This time, with the two of them traveling alone, if Qingluan Immortal Monarch harbored any ulterior motives, he would likely target Lin Chen.
Lin Chen assured them that he was prepared, stating that if Qingluan Immortal Monarch did not harbor any ill intentions, it would be fine; but if he did, Lin Chen would surely beat him severely, perhaps even resolving matters related to Water Moon Cave Heaven in the process.
Before departing, Lin Chen sought out the Shepherd Heavenly Monarch again.
The Shepherd Heavenly Monarch looked at Lin Chen, his expression one of resignation: "Why are you here again? Didn’t I already give you everything exactly as you requested?"
Lin Chen chuckled: "The Hall Master has taken great care of me, and I am filled with gratitude, so I’ve come to bid you farewell. By the way, I just wanted to ask about the Great Opportunity you mentioned last time..."