Chapter 384: Encirclement

Chapter 384: Encirclement

"How many days do you need?" asked Fang Chen, glancing at his pursuer.

The situation hadn't critically escalated yet. Even though his pursuer was on his tail, he couldn't find him, so his attacks wouldn't be able to reach him; however, if they carried on like this for a few more days, things could grow problematic.

The Shadow Buddha Technique consumed a lot of spiritual energy. Even though Fang Chen's spiritual energy reserves were much deeper than that of an ordinary 12th stage Qi Refining Realm cultivator, he still had his limits. He will inevitably be forced out of the shadows for a while.

Fang Chen didn't fear a grand completion stage Foundation Building Realm cultivator. What he feared was the personal intervention of the Demon Cloud Emperor. That was a Golden Core Realm cultivator, it would only take him a moment to kill Fang Chen.

Profound White Divine Monarch was confused. "What kind of concealment technique is he using?"

He could sense that he had caught up to the opponent, but he couldn't find him.

Was this a hidden technique? An Illusion technique? No, he didn't believe he would fall for an illusion technique that a Qi Refining Realm cultivator employed. He simply couldn't have that kind of ability.

"Doesn't matter."

Profound White Divine Monarch pointed in a certain direction.

A flying sword pierced through the air and plunged deeply into the ground before soaring into the sky a few breaths later.

Profound White Divine Monarch was sure that he had pierced where the opponent was; however, strangely his sword hadn't managed to hit anything and only slashed through the air.

Profound White Divine Monarch's brows locked.

This was the first time he encountered such a situation. The opponent would've already managed to escape by now if he hadn't had the spiritual material of the Demonic Suppression Wheel.

"What kind of technique is so elusive?" Profound White Divine Monarch pondered incessantly.

In the end, Profound White Divine Monarch decided to ignite a voice transmission talisman.

“Your Majesty, I have failed in my task. Although I can sense the whereabouts of this individual, I cannot pinpoint his exact location.His technique is extraordinary. If possible, I request your personal intervention."

What Profound White Divine Monarch did was generally taboo, as it meant that he was admitting to his inability. However, every action he did was carefully considered. After all, if he really lost track of the enemy, he wouldn't end up with just a few reprimands. Not only was the Demonic Suppression Wheel priceless, but the enemy's technique held immense value as well!

"You continue following him for now. I am already on my way," transmitted the Demon Cloud Emperor.

Profound White Divine Monarch immediately felt relieved. He had been following Fang Chen all along, and although the opponent's movements were elusive like a ghost, he wasn't fast, so it was quite easy for him to follow behind.

Unknowingly, two days passed.

Fang Chen was getting closer to his destination.

"S-senior brother, we're saved!?" said the young girl in disbelief.

The young man nodded heavily. "Yes, we've been saved. If I'm not mistaken, the one who helped us should be the same person who killed the Divine Monarch outside Dragon Ridge City. He's also that person who participated in the auction with us."

"I thought we were going to die here...." muttered the young girl, relieved and grateful to make it out alive from this calamity.

"We guessed correctly back then. This senior intentionally saved those three hundred boys and girls," said the young man, his eyes showing respect. He bowed in the direction where Fang Chen had disappeared.

The young girl and others also bowed in respect.

After a while, the young man lowered his voice and said, "Let's take their belongings and leave this place. There's something wrong with that Heavenly Treasure Pavilion. They might have colluded with the demon cultivators here."

"No way!"

The young man sneered. "How else would they know we had the Snake Spirit Fruits? Let's wait until Master's injuries are healed, we'll see how he handles this."

"We must ask him to help us vent out our frustrations!"

The young girl and others looked full of resentment.

Several more days passed.

Profound White Divine Monarch's brow scrunched up. "I can't sense him anymore. Does that mean that he completely destroyed the Demonic Suppression Wheel?"

The Demonic Suppression Wheel was a peak-grade, yellow-rank treasure. Even a Foundation Building Realm cultivator would find it very difficult to destroy it, right?

Yet, strangely, this person had been able to destroy it in just a couple of days. This was completely unheard of!

"The Demonic Suppression Wheel has been destroyed," a voice sounded near Profound White Divine Monarch.

Profound White Divine Monarch turned around and bowed without any hesitation.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

The newcomer was an old man wearing a pair of straw sandals. He had hair like a crane, a youthful face, and a very kind and benevolent demeanor.

The old man nodded gently. "This is where the aura last was. I believe this person shouldn't have fled too far. I have deployed several Divine Monarchs to come out and search for him."

Profound White Divine Monarch nodded slowly. "In that case, he won't be escaping from your grasp."