Chapter 256: Looking for Trouble?

Although Wang Jianqiang had already recognized Jiang Xuan, he remained outwardly composed.

Looking at Jiang Xuan with a look of confusion, he asked, "And who might this Daoist Friend be?"

"Daoist Friend Wang, although you have never seen me, I have already seen you," Jiang Xuan said.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianqiang's expression grew even more puzzled.

Seeing this, Jiang Xuan smiled lightly, "My name is Jiang Xuan; surely Daoist Friend Wang must have some impression of this name?"

Hearing this, a look of surprise appeared on Wang Jianqiang's face, "The Jiang Xuan who is second on the Shenfeng City Battle Stele?"

"That is correct." Jiang Xuan nodded with a smile, "I was secretly observing your earth-shattering battle in the North City District back then, and I admire Daoist Friend Wang's strength very much."

"Daoist Friend Jiang is joking." Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "For a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator like you to hold me in such high regard truly makes me feel ashamed."

Nascent Soul Stage!

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Yang Wanxin revealed a look of astonishment.

Although there is only a one-step difference between Golden Core Stage Perfection and Nascent Soul Early Stage, they are two completely different realms.

Within the current Desolate City.

There are many cultivators whose Soul Power has reached the limit and possess the ability to form a Nascent Soul.

But among these cultivators, very few have the confidence to survive the Heavenly Tribulation.

At this point in time, a cultivator who can successfully form a Nascent Soul can already squeeze into the very top tier of the Imperial City.

I never expected this Jiang Xuan to be so strong!

"Can Daoist Friend Wang see through my cultivation?"

Jiang Xuan looked at Wang Jianqiang in surprise.

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "I once obtained a special treasure that can sense the Spiritual Power intensity of others."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Jiang Xuan suddenly understood.

Wang Jianqiang's heart stirred, "Since Daoist Friend Jiang's strength is so formidable, why did you not compete for the first place on the Shenfeng City Battle Stele back then?"

Jiang Xuan shook his head, "I only made my breakthrough after entering the Desolate City. In fact, over ninety percent of those who have successfully formed a Nascent Soul in the Desolate City now are just like me—they only formed their Nascent Soul after entering the Desolate City."

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang revealed a look of realization.

"Daoist Friend Wang, this is not the time for reminiscing. Daoist Friend Jiang asked me to bring him to find you because he has an important piece of news to tell you."

At this moment, Yang Wanxin suddenly spoke up.

Hearing Yang Wanxin's words, Wang Jianqiang was startled and looked at Jiang Xuan, "What matter does Daoist Friend Jiang have to tell me?"

Jiang Xuan was silent for a moment, then waved his palm. A mass of Spiritual Power appeared in mid-air, and after a surge, it transformed into the faces of four women.

"Daoist Friend Wang, do you recognize these four people?"

Wang Jianqiang looked and discovered that the four people Jiang Xuan had depicted with Spiritual Power were none other than Mu Lingxi, Wang Yu Yao, Su Yutong, and Xing Li.

His brows immediately furrowed, "Naturally I recognize them. These are all Junior Sisters from my sect with whom I have a very close relationship. Is the matter Daoist Friend Jiang wishes to tell me related to them?"

Jiang Xuan nodded, "I encountered them previously, and at that time they were being hunted by a masked woman..."

Jiang Xuan told Wang Jianqiang everything that had happened in the Desolate Realm in front of the Floating Pavilion.

After listening to Jiang Xuan's account, Wang Jianqiang took a deep breath, "In other words, when you left, they had temporarily hidden inside the Floating Pavilion?"

"That is correct."

Jiang Xuan nodded, "However, it seems that Ji Ruan and the others, along with that masked woman, have not given up and have been waiting outside the Floating Pavilion."

"No one knows when the gates of the Floating Pavilion will open again, so your Junior Sisters could face danger at any moment."

"It was only from the words they spoke after entering the great hall that I learned of their relationship with you, Daoist Friend Wang, so I hurried back."

"After returning to the Desolate City, since I did not know your residence, I could only wait at the City Center Plaza, hoping to see if I could run into you."

"However, I waited for over a month and did not see you."

"Fortunately, although I did not run into you, I did see Fairy Yang, who had returned from the Desolate Realm."

"Back then, outside the Desolate City, I saw you and Fairy Yang testing together and entering the city together, so I was certain that the Fairy would know your residence."

"Thus, I told the matter to Fairy Yang."

"Fortunately, I did not guess wrong; Fairy Yang truly knew your residence."

Hearing Jiang Xuan's words, Wang Jianqiang nodded, "For this matter, I thank you, Daoist Friend Jiang. I will surely reward you heavily in the future."

"Daoist Friend Wang is too polite." Jiang Xuan smiled, "The most pressing matter is for you to decide how to rescue your fellow sect members."

Wang Jianqiang nodded. With a thought, his consciousness entered his Soul Sea, and his Soul Power permeated toward Mu Lingxi's Attribute Panel.

The next moment.

An image appeared in his mind.

It was a dim, grand hall.

An ancient stone book was suspended in mid-air.

Beneath the stone book sat three figures.

They were precisely the Three Lives Body of Mu Lingxi.

Within the stone book, rays of Spirit Light emerged, then descended like tentacles, continuously merging into Mu Lingxi's Three Lives Body.

Seeing this familiar scene, Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted.

He thought of the Floating Pavilion he had encountered in the Ancient Battlefield during the second round of assessments.

After coming back to his senses, he continued to look at the image.

He then saw three figures at the edge of the image.

They were none other than Wang Yu Yao, Su Yutong, and Xing Li.

It seems the Floating Pavilion has not yet opened again, and the four of them are still safe.

Furthermore, that girl Mu Lingxi seems to have gained quite a few benefits again.

"Daoist Friend Wang?"

Just at this moment, a voice suddenly reached Wang Jianqiang's ears.

His thoughts stirred, and his consciousness withdrew from his Soul Sea.

"Daoist Friend Wang, are you alright?"

Thinking of the dazed and distracted appearance Wang Jianqiang had just displayed, Jiang Xuan looked at him with a hesitant expression.

"I'm fine, just thinking about some things."

Wang Jianqiang smiled and continued, "Next, I will have to trouble Daoist Friend Jiang to lead the way for me."

Jiang Xuan smiled, "Daoist Friend Wang is too polite; just let me know whenever you are ready to set off."

"There is no time to lose, let us set off now," Wang Jianqiang said.

Jiang Xuan was taken aback.

"Set off now?"

"Is Daoist Friend not planning to find some friends to help?"

"Although I am very willing to help Daoist Friend Wang, that masked woman is extremely powerful, and I have no certainty of defeating her."

"Moreover, even if I could block that masked woman for you, the side of Ji Ruan alone has three Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivators, and although the other three have not formed a Nascent Soul, they are still quite formidable; how will you deal with them?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "That Daoist Friend Jiang is willing to lead the way for me is already a great help; there is no need for you to risk taking action for me."

"As for everyone else, just leave them to me."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Jiang Xuan was shocked, "Daoist Friend Wang, you aren't joking, are you?"

"Ji Ruan and the others are not comparable to those ordinary Cultivators from the outside world who only barely reach the Nascent Soul Stage after cultivating for most of their lives."

"That masked woman's combat power is even more incomparably strong."

"Are you sure you want to go alone?"

He knew Wang Jianqiang's combat power was very strong.

But among those who could persist until the Third Round Assessment, which one was not a genius among geniuses?

Wang Jianqiang could fight above his level, but others could too.

With Wang Jianqiang's Golden Core Stage cultivation, he might not even be able to defeat Ji Ruan alone.

How could he possibly save people from the hands of several Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, including that masked woman?

When the time comes, I fear even Wang Jianqiang himself will be dragged into it.

The reason he tipped off Wang Jianqiang was because he was clear about Wang Jianqiang's attainments in Alchemy.

A genius Alchemist, if able to use favors as bargaining chips, could certainly summon quite a few experts to help.

Wanting to rescue his fellow sect members would not be considered difficult.

But...

He actually wants to go in by himself!

Isn't this just looking for trouble?