"The Glazed Glass Kingdom?" Jiang Chen received the secret intelligence from the Gold-Munching Mouse clan almost immediately.
After undergoing bloodline evolution after bloodline evolution, the Gold-Munching Mouse clan had now produced several spirit beings comparable to human Saint-level experts.
The Gold-Munching Mouse King, in particular, had nearly reached the level of an Earth Saint powerhouse.
Their rate of progress was no less impressive than Jiang Chen's own.
However, Jiang Chen didn't feel envious. For ancient divine beast clans, such bloodline enhancements were simply outrageous. By comparison, aside from the advantage of his past-life memories, Jiang Chen had no edge whatsoever when it came to bloodline.
Moreover, the strength of the Gold-Munching Mouse clan was growing thanks to bloodline evolution and the awakening of inherited memories.
The only pity was that the Gold-Munching Mouse clan was limited by resources, so their overall progress still wasn't fierce enough. Otherwise, once the entire clan completed its evolution, they would truly be a stunning trump card.
Never mind tens of millions—even a few hundred thousand Gold-Munching Mice mobilized together would generate a sweeping force like a vast ocean, enough to overwhelm countless experts.
Even an Emperor-realm powerhouse would have no choice but to flee at the mere sight of such a frenzied horde.
Of course, Jiang Chen wasn't in a hurry. He was cultivating the Gold-Munching Mouse clan as a long-term investment. When the time was right, they would surely become a devastating trump card.
For now, the Gold-Munching Mouse clan served perfectly well as his eyes and ears.
When Gong Wuji gathered the Thunderclap and Giant Kun sects at the border of Dan Qian Palace, Jiang Chen received the news through the Gold-Munching Mouse clan immediately.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen was both shocked and furious.
What enraged him was that the Crimson Cauldron Central Domain was actually trading the people of Dan Qian Palace like goods! And it was clear that these people would be taken away to serve as slaves.
What shocked him was the Glazed Glass Kingdom—from the book "Records of Mountains and Rivers," he had learned enough about this mysterious power and its standing among the Upper Eight Domains.
A force that even Gong Wuji didn't dare provoke—rescuing that group from the Glazed Glass Kingdom would likely prove far more difficult than extracting them from the Crimson Cauldron Central Domain.
"The Crimson Cauldron Central Domain!" Jiang Chen clenched his fist in silent fury.
"Young Master Jiang, the Glazed Glass Kingdom is extremely far from here. Even flying without stopping day and night, it would take several months. If we're going to rescue them, we should set out as early as possible." Upon hearing that Gouyu and the others had been sold to the Glazed Glass Kingdom, Huang'er felt deeply concerned.
Jiang Chen nodded. "We do need to leave immediately. Gong Wuji and those bastards from the two sects want to scheme against me? I'll have to teach them a lesson they won't forget."
After pondering for a moment, the outline of a plan slowly took shape in his mind.
"Miss Huang'er, I'll need your help with something this time." Jiang Chen smiled with a meaningful look.
"Sure." Huang'er didn't even ask how.
"Take Gong Qi with you and create some commotion—ideally, get the little bastard to scream his lungs out. That should lure Gong Wuji and those other experts away. Then I'll charge in, kill a few of those Thunderclap Sect and Giant Kun Sect dogs, and collect a bit of interest."
This posed no difficulty for Huang'er at all. With her powerful escape talismans, even Gong Wuji might not have the confidence to catch her.
And even if he caught up, with hostage Gong Qi in hand, there would be no need to worry about Huang'er's safety.
"After we pull this off, we'll rendezvous at these points. The first day, here. If we can't meet on the first day, then here on the second... here on the third..."
Jiang Chen pointed at the map of the Myriad Phenomena Domain, patiently laying out the arrangement.
Huang'er was exceptionally sharp and understood Jiang Chen's plan at a single glance.
"Young Master Jiang, be careful. Your own safety comes first above all else." Before departing, Huang'er offered this rare piece of advice.
"So do you," Jiang Chen replied solemnly.
After they parted, Jiang Chen waited for Huang'er to leave first. Once he had calculated the timing, he suddenly shifted his figure like a phantom and vanished into thin air.
At the border of Dan Qian Palace, Gong Wuji and the people from the two sects had nearly finished laying out their plan to ambush and kill Jiang Chen. Clearly, they were determined to succeed this time.
"Lord Gong, please rest assured. Once your drug takes effect, capturing this Jiang Chen will be a piece of cake. When that happens... hehe." The Thunderclap Sect Master laughed sinisterly.
"Don't underestimate him. The drug is only one part of the plan. If the first plan fails, we move to the backup plan immediately. All of you must be prepared for anything." Gong Wuji had devised three plans, and if one didn't work, the next would be activated at once. Absolutely no mistakes would be tolerated.
While the few of them were still discussing, a scream suddenly tore through the air.
The scream carried the unmistakable voice of a young man—recognizable at first listen. It was none other than Gong Qi's voice.
Gong Wuji's expression turned cold. "Qi'er?"
The Thunderclap Sect Master and the Giant Kun Sect Master exchanged a glance—they had clearly recognized the voice too.
The atmosphere on the scene instantly became suffocating and grave. Then— Another desperate cry echoed through the void: "Jiang Chen, you son of a bitch! Don't you ever fall into my hands—argh!"
This time, everyone recognized it—it was unmistakably Gong Qi's voice.
Everyone's expressions froze. Wasn't Jiang Chen at Dan Qian Palace? That was extremely far from here—how could his voice possibly carry all the way to this place?
Could it be... that their plan had been exposed?
Had Jiang Chen deliberately brought Gong Qi out to make a show of force?
How could Gong Wuji sit still? He rushed straight out, saying, "Let's go check."
The Giant Kun Sect Master glanced at the Thunderclap Sect Master. "Let's go."
Though the two suspected there might be a trap, with Gong Wuji heading out, they didn't dare stay behind. If they didn't follow to investigate, Gong Wuji would be even angrier when he returned.
However, both were cautious men, and they warned, "Everyone, stay on high alert! This might be a ploy to lure the tiger from the mountain!"
The elders from both sects chuckled and said, "Sect Master, don't worry. If that little brat dares to come, we'll make sure he never leaves!"
The elites of both sects had gathered here—powerhouses as numerous as clouds. A mere Jiang Chen held no fear for them.
In their view, Jiang Chen had managed to capture Gong Qi through trickery and ambush. In a head-on confrontation, unless Jiang Chen had gone completely mad, he would never dare charge their elite force.
Unless he was looking to die!