974: Block the road at midnight

In the secret chamber of the City Lord’s Mansion.

Vast Treasure True Lord suppressed the fear he felt upon hearing about Wang Chen’s strength and, under Kaen’s gaze, began to explain his plan.

“That Wang Chen wants to find flame earth. I had my subordinates prevaricate and prevent him from getting it.”

“Coincidentally, tomorrow, there will be an auction in Linhe Town, outside Wanshou City. I will release a portion of flame earth at the auction and have my subordinates send an invitation to Wang Chen, changing the time of the auction to the evening.”

“At that time, I will arrange for people to destroy the magic dispelling array in Linhe Town. Your Excellency, the City Lord, along with the many powerful individuals from Canglan City, will act together and directly kill Wang Chen in Linhe Town.”

Vast Treasure True Lord narrated his plan, completely disregarding the terrible fate the residents of Linhe Town would suffer after the magic dispelling array was destroyed.

“This plan is quite good.”

Kaen nodded upon hearing this, but then immediately raised a question:

“But how can you guarantee that Wang Chen will attend this auction? With his strength, instructing a few errand runners shouldn’t be difficult.”

“This is simple.”

Vast Treasure True Lord calmly explained in response to Kaen’s question:

“Besides the flame earth that Wang Chen needs, I will also prepare two rare Demonic Beast cubs at the auction. These two Demonic Beast cubs both possess the Bloodline of ancient exotic beasts, and their numbers are quite rare in the Netherworld.”

“Wang Chen has been spending a large amount of crystal stones collecting various Demonic Beast and Spirit Beast cubs, but it seems that none of those collected during this period were what he wanted. Now, with two Demonic Beast cubs appearing at the auction, along with the flame earth he urgently needs, I am ten parts confident that he will personally participate in the auction.”

For Vast Treasure True Lord, who controlled the entire Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, Wang Chen arranging for Bai Yuliang to collect various Demonic Beast and Spirit Beast cubs within the sphere of influence of Xuantian Holy Land was no secret at all, not to mention that many of these Demonic Beast and Spirit Beast cubs were acquired through the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce’s channels.

“Is that so?”

Kaen nodded, a fierce killing intent flashing in his eyes.

If Vast Treasure True Lord could truly deceive Wang Chen into Linhe Town outside Wanshou City, and preemptively disable the magic dispelling array in Linhe Town, then he, leading Ogre and other Ninth-Order powerful individuals from Canglan City, would absolutely be able to encircle and kill Wang Chen.

After all, such a lineup would be more than enough even to ambush an ordinary Human Race Ninth-Order Late Stage Great True Lord.

“Then let’s proceed according to Your Excellency Wanbao’s plan.”

“As long as you can destroy the magic dispelling array in advance, preventing Wang Chen from detecting any movement beforehand, this seat, leading our people, will easily be able to kill him.”

Kaen said, letting out a cold laugh, the ferocious killing intent emanating from him making him appear even more terrifying.

“Kaen City Lord, rest assured, I guarantee there will be no mistakes.”

Hearing Kaen’s words, Vast Treasure True Lord said solemnly, the expression on his face becoming somewhat relaxed as he spoke.

Although Wang Chen had already established the reputation of being invincible below the Great True Lord, Vast Treasure True Lord was still full of confidence in his ability to succeed.

After all, Wang Chen’s invincible reputation below the Great True Lord was only achieved by slaying a Divided Soul of Supreme Elder Hua Teng Great True Lord of Four Symbols Holy Land, but a Divided Soul is just a Divided Soul; how could it compare to Kaen, a Real Ninth-Order Late Stage?

Not to mention, the powerful Dead Spirit Race individuals from Canglan City would act together with Kaen, and he, a Ninth-Order Middle Stage, would also assist from the shadows.

With such a lineup, if Wang Chen participated in the auction, there would absolutely be no possibility of him surviving.

“Since that’s the case, then I ask Kaen City Lord to lead the powerful individuals from Canglan City to ambush around Linhe Town tomorrow night. After I destroy the magic dispelling array, I will send a signal to the City Lord to guide you to Wang Chen’s location.”

Vast Treasure True Lord said, cupping his hands.

“Your Excellency Wanbao, rest assured, this seat will do his utmost in this matter.”

Kaen nodded gravely.

The plan was discussed and finalized, and both parties were greatly pleased.

Seeing this, Vast Treasure True Lord stood up and took his leave.

After Vast Treasure True Lord left, Kaen summoned the powerful Dead Spirit Race individuals from Canglan City and began to brief them on the actions for tomorrow night.

To avoid any accidents, Kaen decided to bring all the Ninth-Order Undead from Canglan City, aiming for a decisive victory to eliminate Wang Chen, this major hidden danger.

However.

Kaen did not know that all the schemes he and Vast Treasure True Lord had devised had been relayed to Wang Chen’s ears.

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The Dead Spirit Race’s Canglan City is over three hundred li away from the Human Race’s Linhe Town.

After leaving Canglan City, Vast Treasure True Lord galloped all the way towards Linhe Town.

With his strength, a distance of over three hundred li would take less than a quarter of an hour.

“The auction must strive for Realism; Wang Chen cannot be allowed to see any flaws. Besides the various auction items, there must be no abnormalities among the participants either.”

“Tomorrow, have Old Zhao send invitations to all the frequent attendees of the auction. With them there, Wang Chen will be even less suspicious of this auction.”

During his flight, Vast Treasure True Lord reviewed his plan, cold light constantly flickering in his eyes.

Tomorrow night, once Dead Spirit Kaen and the powerful individuals from Canglan City make their move, the entire Linhe Town will be wiped off the map, and everyone participating in the auction, along with the residents of Linhe Town, will undoubtedly face a catastrophic disaster.

But for these things, Vast Treasure True Lord felt no emotional fluctuation whatsoever.

As long as his revenge was complete, he didn’t care how many innocent people died.

“Heavenly Gift, just wait. Tomorrow, your father will send that Wang Chen to Hell. You can rest in peace in the Netherworld.”

After confirming that there were no oversights, Vast Treasure True Lord thought coldly to himself.

Soon.

In his line of sight, the light emanating from Linhe Town’s magic dispelling array was faintly visible.

However, just then, Vast Treasure True Lord suddenly stopped abruptly in mid-air, staring at the ground below with an extremely solemn expression.

His gaze fell on the branch of a tall tree.

On this tree branch, a slender, handsome youth, like a banished immortal, was leaning against the trunk, a playful smile on his face.

“Dragon-Slaying True Lord Wang Chen?”

Upon seeing the youth’s appearance, Vast Treasure True Lord’s pupils constricted, and his face couldn’t help but change drastically, as if he had seen the most incredible thing in the world.

He had imagined countless times the scene of meeting Wang Chen, mostly with him having achieved his great revenge, cutting off the opponent’s head amidst Wang Chen’s fearful pleas for mercy, to commemorate his deceased son.

However, Vast Treasure True Lord had never imagined meeting the other party in such a desolate wilderness, and the other party clearly had ill intentions, as if he had come specifically for him.

“Zhenjun, instead of resting in Wanshou City, why have you come to this wilderness?”

“Could it be that the Disciples of the Holy Land branch did not serve you well? When I return to Wanshou City, I will certainly admonish these Disciples.”

With a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind, Vast Treasure True Lord remained outwardly calm, asking with a faint smile.

At the same time, his Divine Thought spread out, surveying the surroundings to find an escape route for himself.