Chapter 3666: Not Escape, But Counterkill

Wu Feiyan already had an ominous premonition in her heart.

It wasn't that she didn't believe in the Grand Elder's strength, but recently, facing a mysterious enemy, her fortune had truly reached the lowest point, and in countless covert skirmishes, her side had always been the one suffering losses.

Not only were all four marquises completely defeated, but even the garrisons of the death warriors were repeatedly uprooted, and what angered her most was that she had dispatched large amounts of manpower and resources to investigate everywhere, yet found no clues at all.

This time, Wu Bolin clearly had already engaged in a fight with someone in Antarctica, so she instinctively felt that Wu Bolin might be in more danger than safety.

After all, she didn't know how many people were on the other side, but she was very clear about Wu Bolin's situation—when he went to Antarctica, he was alone, and not long ago he had barely escaped being hunted and surrounded by the US military; these circumstances all indicated that Wu Bolin's situation was likely full of thorns, and now, having clashed with other cultivators, it was highly probable that he was in more danger than safety.

At this moment, Wu Tianlin said with a puzzled expression: "My Lord, the Grand Elder went to Antarctica alone, and even had the entire Japanese scientific expedition team assist him in surveying Antarctica—there are already many doubts here, and now it's proven that Antarctica isn't just the Grand Elder alone as a cultivator. You say, does Antarctica truly have something good attracting them?"

Wu Feiyan nodded, her expression solemn, and said: "You're right—Wu Bolin must know some legend about Antarctica, and very likely he knew it even before his seclusion, so this time I sent them out to seek opportunities, and that's why he unhesitatingly chose Antarctica."

Speaking, Wu Feiyan analyzed further: "It seems that those who know this legend are not just Wu Bolin alone, but other cultivators as well."

Saying this, Wu Feiyan's heart already felt somewhat anxious and restless.

Knowing that Antarctica must hold a great secret, but not knowing exactly what it was, she remained utterly confused, eager to find out what exactly was attracting Wu Bolin to Antarctica, and what was attracting other cultivators.

At this moment, Wu Tianlin also noticed Wu Feiyan's inner doubt, stepped forward quickly, and asked in a low voice: "My Lord, should we send the other two elders to Antarctica to investigate?"

Wu Feiyan furrowed her brows, pondered for a moment, shook her head, and said: "No, I estimate Wu Bolin is highly likely already met with misfortune; sending them would only disturb morale, and besides, it's now very difficult to break through the Devil's Westerlies—even if they went, they'd have to wait until after the Antarctic winter passes. Remember this: this matter must absolutely not be revealed to anyone. If, after the Antarctic winter passes, Wu Bolin still hasn't returned, I will personally go to Antarctica once. If he is truly dead, I will announce to the other two elders that he defected, and say nothing else."

Wu Tianlin's expression tightened, and he immediately said respectfully: "Yes, My Lord, I understand."

Wu Feiyan sighed, somewhat wearily saying: "Alright, you may go now—let me be alone for a while to calm down."

"Subordinate obeys!"

Wu Tianlin withdrew respectfully, and only then did Wu Feiyan let out a weak, long sigh, vigorously rubbing her nasal bridge.

Although she appeared calm and indifferent before Wu Tianlin, in reality she was deeply worried—Wu Bolin was the strongest under the leader of the Purging Clear Society, and if he truly died, it would not only be a major loss for the Purging Clear Society, but also prove that other cultivators in this world are stronger than him.

The only uncertainty remains whether the cultivator who fought Wu Bolin in Antarctica is the same one who has secretly opposed her all along, or belongs to the same faction—if so, that would truly be adding insult to injury!

……

Actually, the news about Antarctica did not spark widespread public attention.

The vast majority of people don't care what thunder and lightning signify, after all, they will never set foot on this continent in their lifetime.

This news merely appeared for a few hours on some news apps, then was buried by other news, and hardly anyone paid attention anymore.

Just as Lin Wan'er was still worrying about Ye Chen, Ye Chen finally returned to the Nordic research station.

When his figure appeared beneath the aurora in the research station courtyard, Lin Wan'er was overjoyed and immediately stood up, rushing toward the gate.

Yun Ruoyu and Song Ruoyu also noticed Ye Chen's figure, and, delighted, hurriedly followed Lin Wan'er toward the door.

When they saw Ye Chen, the three women's beautiful faces were all filled with shock and heartache.

No one expected Ye Chen to be in such a miserable state.

His clothes from head to toe were covered in wounds, almost like countless strips of cloth hanging on his body—fortunately, the front was slightly better, at least able to cover vital parts.

Lin Wan'er hurriedly grabbed Ye Chen's hand, anxiously asking: "Young Master, what happened? Are you injured?"

Ye Chen smiled: "I sustained some injuries, but I healed them with cultivation—just my clothes are beyond repair."

Lin Wan'er's face showed heartache openly, and she hurriedly pulled Ye Chen: "Young Master, come inside quickly—I'll prepare a bath for you and get you a new set of clothes."

Ye Chen nodded slightly, saying gratefully: "Then thank you, Miss Lin."

Lin Wan'er hurriedly said: "Young Master, what need is there for formality between you and me?"

After saying this, Lin Wan'er hurriedly turned and went to the bathroom.

Only a research station in a small-resource Nordic country could manage to set up a small bathhouse in such a scarce-resource place—most pragmatic countries at best just have a shower.

Ye Chen knew he currently looked quite disheveled and somewhat improper, so he first took a good bath, washed himself clean, changed into clean clothes, and then returned to the hall, where the three women were waiting, obviously very curious about his ordeal.

Lin Wan'er even brewed a pot of new tea, softly saying to Ye Chen: "Young Master, come have a cup of tea, and by the way, tell me and Miss Yun and Miss Song what exactly happened."

Ye Chen, while wiping his damp hair with a towel, nodded and smiled: "Good."

He sat down beside Lin Wan'er, took the cup of tea she handed him, took a sip, and then said to the three: "On my way south, I encountered that elder of the Purging Clear Society; we fought fiercely, and fortunately I survived."

Yun Ruoyu exclaimed: "An elder of the Purging Clear Society?! Any one of the three great elders has cultivation far surpassing the four marquises—Ye Mr. actually escaping from the elder's hands is truly unbelievable!"

Ye Chen smiled: "Not escape, but counterkill! That elder has already been killed by me!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Ruoyu and Song Ruoyu were even more shocked and terrified.

They knew the status and strength of the Purging Clear Society's elder, but never expected Ye Chen could actually counterkill him!

Lin Wan'er, however, was not surprised.

Because she clearly knew in her heart that in such a situation—when enemies meet on a narrow path, neither Ye Chen nor the other side would die without fighting to the end—and since Ye Chen returned alive, it proved the other side must have already been killed by Ye Chen.

Yun Ruoyu instinctively asked: "Ye Mr., why did the Purging Clear Society's elder come here? Was he also chasing the aurora?"

Ye Chen shook his head, smiling: "No, that guy came to look for spirit stones—there's a cave left by a cultivator from the Dharma-Ending Era, containing a batch of precious spirit stones; he must have accidentally learned of the legend of hidden spirit stones, so he came all the way here."