Chapter 484: Concealing Desire Only Amplifies It, Controlling Antares

Bone Armor remains as silent as before; evidently these purple electric crystals bear no malice.

Jiang Chen only feels a warm current surging inside his body, the faint electric tingling is not painful but rather a bit itchy.

Then system prompts flood in like a tide.

"Electric Element immunity ceiling increased by 1%."

"Electric Element immunity ceiling increased by 1%."

………

The same information pops up repeatedly, raising the Electric Element immunity ceiling by a total of 10%.

Jiang Chen recalls that in the Volcano region he endured countless bouts of flame, and his Electric Element immunity rose from 50% to 80%.

After that it had remained stagnant.

He knows that any element immunity at 80% seems like an insurmountable chasm.

Unless a special opportunity arises, the limit is almost impossible to break.

Yet at this moment the ceiling is broken, the Electric Element immunity leapt from 80% to 90%.

If he finds a suitable treasure, his Electric Element immunity can reach an astonishing 90%.

Jiang Chen understands this must be the reward for successfully crossing the plaza.

For a practitioner seeking the limit and yearning to become transcendent, this reward is undoubtedly priceless.

Besides his Electric Element immunity, Jiang Chen currently holds the spine of a venomous Jiao, which may also raise his toxin immunity ceiling.

But how much it can raise remains to be discovered through personal trial.

When all the crystals fully merge into Jiang Chen's body, the plaza's light quickly fades, and he smoothly arrives before the massive Crystal.

The Crystal towers majestically, standing five meters tall.

Jiang Chen can clearly sense that within this Crystal lies

an indescribable terrifying energy.

This energy seems to echo a power he previously encountered.

Through the transparent Crystal, a pearl lies quietly inside, emitting a faint glow.

At the instant he sees the pearl, Jiang Chen's memories surge like a tide; he instantly recognizes the source of the energy—identical to the pearl Jiang Yi gave him.

The two pearls, both in contained energy and appearance, are strikingly similar.

Back then Antares' deal with Jiang Yi was to seek such pearls.

Now Antares' deal with himself still aims to find such pearls.

"What importance does this pearl hold for Antares? What is its true purpose?"

Jiang Chen's gaze is full of doubt.

He knows nothing of the pearl's function, even the erudite Li Xueru has never studied it.

Antares clearly will not voluntarily reveal its secret.

But it is certain that this pearl is of extraordinary significance to Antares.

Jiang Chen stops probing, takes the fresh blood Antares gave him, and gently places it on the Crystal.

The thin membrane on the blood's surface ruptures at a touch, and a refreshing fragrance instantly spreads.

"How fragrant!"

Jiang Chen inhales lightly, feeling body and mind relaxed, as if he were floating.

Antares' fresh blood surprisingly emits such an enchanting scent.

Jiang Chen even feels an urge to taste a sip.

The blood quickly seeps into the Crystal, and then, under Jiang Chen's gaze, the Crystal slowly melts.

Jiang Chen had already prepared an exquisite box; when the Crystal fully melts and reveals the pearl inside,

at that moment he swiftly grabs the pearl firmly in his hand.

He once held the pearl Jiang Yi gave him; compared with the one before him, the two are identical, no difference.

Jiang Chen examined it carefully for a long time, yet remains baffled, unable to discern what secret it hides.

"Little brat, you found that Divine Pearl?"

Antares' voice suddenly sounds beside his ear.

The voice seems not from outside but reverberates directly in Jiang Chen's mind.

Within this space where sound cannot travel, Antares uses Spirit power to communicate with Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen is already accustomed to this; he knows Antares always finds a way to contact him.

He likewise responds with Spiritual Power, "That's right, I have already found it."

At that moment, the Divine Pearl suddenly emits dazzling light, and complex lines appear on its surface.

These lines intertwine, forming an obscure, incomprehensible rune.

Antares' voice sounds again, "Then return quickly; activate the Teleportation Array on the Divine Pearl, and you can go straight back to Upper Space."

Jiang Chen shakes his head slightly, "I still have matters to settle in Lower Space; I'll return after handling them."

Antares falls into a prolonged silence.

Jiang Chen, seeing this, lets a barely perceptible smile tug at his mouth.

"It seems this Divine Pearl holds extraordinary significance for Antares."

"Otherwise it wouldn't be so hesitant."

"However, it probably won't force me to return immediately. To appear more composed, it will let me schedule the time myself."

Jiang Chen silently speculates in his heart, imagining Antares' forthcoming reaction.

Surely, after a moment, Antares' voice sounds again

A voice sounded, "Fine, then you finish the matters in the Lower Space first and then come back. Remember, you can activate the Teleportation Array on the Divine Pearl at any time; it will take you back to the Upper Space."

"When you return, the things I promised you before will be fulfilled. This time you have also passed one of my quizzes; we can discuss properly and make a real deal."

Antares's answer was exactly the same as Jiang Chen's speculation.

In fact, Jiang Chen could already feel that Antares's regard for the Divine Pearl far exceeded his imagination.

But it deliberately acted relaxed and casual, describing this transaction as a quiz.

Jiang Chen sneered inwardly; such a clumsy cover‑up was obvious to him.

Jiang Chen replied softly, "Alright, I'll come back after I finish the matter."

Having said that, he carefully put away the Dragon Pearl.

With the Dragon Pearl in hand, it undoubtedly added an extra layer of security for him.

Now, he can choose to return to the Upper Space or explore that profound Abyss World.

The retreat route has gained another option.

After the Crystal fully melted, a Cave Entrance emerged, which had been tightly concealed by the Crystal.

Jiang Chen sensed a strange aura emanating from deep within the cave; he was not unfamiliar with it, as it seemed linked to some mysterious power.

Recalling the various signs in Zang Lei Canyon, Jiang Chen gradually formed a conjecture in his mind.

He did not hesitate much, ordering several Skeleton Berserkers to clear the way ahead, and he followed closely, stepping into the cave.

At the same time, somewhere in the Deep Space of the Ancient Battlefield, a sharp howl suddenly rang out.

The howl was as sharp as a blade, directly slashing

the bounds of space, breaking into the Abyss.

In the Abyss's core, the Demon Emperor's palace began to quake violently, as if struck by a powerful impact.

The Demon Emperor's phantom emerged in the Abyss's darkness, its voice cold and majestic, echoing throughout the Abyss.

"Check! Who has been to the Ancient Battlefield, the Lower Space, Zang Lei Canyon these past days!"

The voice thundered through the Abyss like a startling bolt, reverberating again and again.

The contained fury made every Demon in the Abyss feel fear.

The cowardly Demons had already knelt on the ground, trembling all over, daring not to move a muscle.

The Black Sky Demon King furrowed its brows; it realized the Demon Emperor was after Jiang Chen.

Its own Clone had been poisoned to death outside Zang Lei Canyon, and this incident had already spread wildly throughout the Abyss.

Especially the Enchantress Demon King, who broadcast Jiang Chen's deeds in Zang Lei Canyon far and wide; now many Demon Kings already know of it.

However, this time the Black Sky Demon King chose silence. It knew the Demon Emperor would soon receive the news, for there were people who would report Jiang Chen's whereabouts to the Demon Emperor.

The Enchantress Demon King was one of them; she would certainly not miss this chance.

As expected, within minutes the Demon Emperor had learned the truth.

"At any cost, be sure to exterminate Jiang Chen! Whoever succeeds will be rewarded with a Law Artifact!"

The Demon Emperor's new decree thundered across the entire Abyss, shaking every Abyss Demon King.

Once the Demon Emperor's order is issued, it means a bounty on the whole Abyss has begun.

Such events are rare in the Abyss's history.

Demons cannot imagine what Jiang Chen did to provoke the Demon Emperor to issue a lethal

order.

The Black Sky Demon King shivered, a strong desire rising within, "They're using a Law Artifact as the reward…"

It knows the Law Artifact's rarity and power, having coveted it for a long time.

The nearby Rotting Demon King let out a cold laugh, "Demon Emperor Sir is really generous this time, but Jiang Chen is not easy to deal with. I doubt that Law Artifact isn't that easy to obtain."

The Black Sky Demon King sneered, "Indeed, Jiang Chen is truly hard to handle. Rotting Demon King, are you interested in giving it a try?"

The Rotting Demon King shook his head, "I prefer to study my path of deadly toxins; such killing business is better left to others."

The Black Sky Demon King's gaze grew gloomy, plotting that if an opportunity arose, he would definitely take Jiang Chen's life.

But he also knew Jiang Chen's strength was not to be underestimated; killing him would not be easy.

In the Enchantress Demon King's palace, she lounged lazily on the throne, her posture alluring and seductive.

Shadai respectfully stood aside, "Demon King Sir, shall we also join this operation?"

The Enchantress Demon King snorted, "Send them to their death? What Jiang Chen did in Zang Lei Canyon could make the Demon Emperor so furious. The more it does, the harder he is to deal with."

"Believe me, we cannot kill him. Opposing him would only bring danger."

"Now it's fine as it is; let those guys go to their deaths."

Shadai wholeheartedly believed the Enchantress Demon King's words; she also knew Jiang Chen's strength and methods.

In her heart, the thought of killing Jiang Chen had long vanished.

Now the Enchantress Demon King had not ordered a pursuit, and she felt much more relaxed.

She no longer wanted to experience Jiang Chen's terrifying side a second time.

The cave interior was not as dark as imagined

as imagined.

Faint electric sparks continuously flowed along the cave walls, bringing a sliver of light inside.

Jiang Chen noticed many fist‑sized crystals embedded in the cave wall.

He stepped forward to examine closely, and saw information inscribed on the crystals:

"Electric Element Essence: Contains the purest Electric Element energy of heaven and earth, capable of permanently enhancing the holder's immunity to Electric Element."