Chapter 748 Chiyan Mountain - I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

Despite being busy with wedding preparations, Wang Haoran didn't need to concern himself with any of the details. Wang Haoran returned from the mundane world, notifying both Tan Tai Yao Yue and Feng Xuan Su, among others, about the shared wedding plans. He then brought them to the Wang family estate in the Eastern Domain. Afterwards, Wang Haoran turned his attention to matters concerning the Jin Yan Sect. He tasked Wang Tong with gathering intelligence on whether any young geniuses had recently risen to prominence within the Jin Yan Sect. More precisely, Wang Haoran was interested in Su Xuan's situation there. Although Wang Tong hadn't yet heard anything about Su Xuan, he did pick up on the emergence of a young powerhouse in the Jin Yan Sect area. This figure had clashed with a local family, and, despite numerous assassination attempts, ultimately annihilated the entire family using a bizarre, terrifying sorcery. This young power's name was intriguing—Ye Xuan Tian, with an alias now known as Ye Shashen, or "Ye the God of Slaughter." "Even Ye Fan has come to the Sacred Domain," Wang Haoran remarked, surprised at first, but quickly accepting it as a natural occurrence. After struggling in the imperial capital, it was only logical for Ye Fan to seek strength and adventure in the Sacred Domain. Judging by Ye Fan's experiences upon arriving here, his power must have grown significantly. Otherwise, transforming from the hunted to the hunter capable of annihilating an entire family seemed improbable. Wang Haoran could even speculate on the terrifying sorcery used—undoubtedly, it was the Bloodline Curse. With so many opportunities in the Sacred Domain, letting Ye Fan continue to grow unchecked would be quite problematic. It was imperative to curb Ye Fan's rise. "Emperor, Su Xuan and I discovered traces of the Extreme Fire Essence, but we've encountered trouble." Just as Wang Haoran resolved to head to Jin Yan Sect, a voice suddenly transmitted through to him. It was Gu Hong Yi. Already set on visiting Jin Yan Sect, Wang Haoran immediately set off with a formidable escort upon receiving Gu Hong Yi's message. These "bodyguards" weren't from the Wang family but were elite warriors from the Jiang clan. As a high-level alchemist and future son-in-law of the Jiang family, Jiang Qing Kui's father was particularly wary of any harm befalling Wang Haoran, thus dispatching top-tier protectors for him. They naturally accompanied his travels. The group hurried to mid-domain Jin Yan Sect territory, reaching the area within half a day's journey. Utilizing jade slip localization, Wang Haoran found Gu Hong Yi and Su Xuan in a place called Chi Yan Shang within the sect. Su Xuan was momentarily stunned upon seeing Wang Haoran. "Master, is he the old acquaintance you mentioned?" Su Xuan asked Gu Hong Yi. When Gu Hong Yi mentioned seeking help from an old friend, Su Xuan imagined a different expert, not expecting it to be Wang Haoran. "Yes," Gu Hong Yi replied simply to Su Xuan before addressing Wang Haoran: "Within the magma at the top of this Chi Yan Mountain lies the Extreme Fire Essence. However, too many eyes are on it now." "Who are they?" Wang Haoran inquired. "Most are top forces from Jin Yan Sect, including the Wuchang Palace and Xuanyin Temple," Gu Hong Yi listed off a series of factions. Wang Haoran paid no heed to these names. These local forces, however powerful they appeared, could never seize an opportunity tailored for the protagonist. Such forces, no matter their strength, served only as minor obstacles, eventually being overshadowed by the protagonist's prowess. However, due to Wang Haoran's interference, Su Xuan's narrative trajectory drastically altered. At present, Su Xuan lacked the power to resolve the existing predicament. "Oh, besides these groups, there's one more person who isn't simple," Gu Hong Yi suddenly exclaimed as if remembering something. "Who?" Wang Haoran asked. "He's young, with an unremarkable appearance and modest spiritual power, yet his soul is unusually mysterious. When I probed with my own soul, he perceived me easily, and in our soul duel, my attacks were utterly ineffective," Gu Hong Yi recounted. Listening to her description, Wang Haoran suspected this individual might be a protagonist, nearly identifying them as someone specific. "Is his name Ye Xuan Tian?" Wang Haoran asked. "You know him?" Gu Hong Yi was taken aback. "Of course, we've crossed paths often," Wang Haoran remarked, his words laced with a deeper implication. Gu Hong Yi discerned the underlying tone. Anyone whom the Emperor dubbed an old rival likely belonged to the reincarnated immortals faction, explaining why her soul attacks proved futile. "Ye Xuan Tian's methods are extraordinary. Recently, he used terrifying sorcery to eradicate an entire family within Jin Yan Sect. From what I've gathered, it seems to be a dreadful curse related to bloodlines,” Gu Hong Yi mused. "It's his signature technique," Wang Haoran casually noted. Aware that Su Xuan was there for the Extreme Fire Essence, Wang Haoran had anticipated Ye Fan's involvement too, guessing his motives accurately. Ye Fan's exceptional celestial art, the Red Flame Golden Eye, fascinated Wang Haoran. Mastering it to its pinnacle transformed the practitioner's eyes into colossal stars, capable of incinerating an entire starry domain. Initially, mastering this technique required the Extreme Fire Essence. Ye Fan needed the Extreme Fire Essence, as did Su Xuan. Clearly, these two protagonists' storylines had converged once more. This marked the second time Ye Fan collided with another protagonist. The last was with Chu Tian, and now it's Su Xuan. Previously, Wang Haoran had ingeniously pitted Ye Fan against Chu Tian, leading to a fierce confrontation with highly satisfying results. Now, with another chance at convergence, Wang Haoran intended to intervene again, though he lacked a proper trigger. Chu Tian's destabilization stemmed from Jiang Yun Er. Finding a similar trigger for Su Xuan proved tricky. Could Gu Hong Yi serve this purpose? Yet, Gu Hong Yi wasn't a weak damsel like Jiang Yun Er; with her considerable combat ability and spiritual form, forcing such a scenario appeared unlikely. "Su Xuan, you dare venture into Jin Yan Sect without paying me a visit? Are you itching for trouble?!" While Wang Haoran pondered, he heard a woman's mock scolding voice. Returning to his senses, he turned towards the noise. A petite figure with a whip at her waist and a fiery presence approached, exuding a unique charm reminiscent of a flame sprite. Though her tone held a seemingly harsh edge, it resonated with a different kind of closeness. Wang Haoran immediately pegged her as the female lead, chuckling inwardly. Just moments ago, he puzzled over a decisive trigger, and now, it presented itself perfectly. (End of Chapter)