Jiang Ye uttered in a low voice, his tone indifferent.
Wang Hongtu and the others looked at Jiang Ye with complex and strange expressions.
How could the dignified Divine Son of the Jiang Clan take an interest in something from a chief Disciple's Storage Ring?
"You... you, give it back to me!"
Lin Chen was incredibly panicked.
But these were all the treasures he had painstakingly collected and accumulated over the years.
If he could survive today... then this would be the foundation of his resurgence, the capital to step back onto the Immortal path!
He couldn't understand.
Why would someone like Jiang Ye take an interest in his things?
Lin Chen stared intently at Jiang Ye, gritting his teeth, yet unable to conceal the panic and fear in his heart.
"I've placed a Restriction on the ring; you can't break it!"
Jiang Ye was as calm as water, and with another light flick of his finger.
A wisp of Restriction-breaking power, as blazing as the sun, instantly surged into the Storage Ring.
The Restriction-breaking Divine Radiance, imbued with Divine Soul erosion power, circulated, like a scorching sun melting frost.
The originally layered, intricate Restrictions instantly disintegrated under this single flick.
Jiang Ye's Divine Sense swept over it and immediately sensed the aura of treasures within.
The Three Lives Immortal Ganoderma, Qian Ling Plate, and Immeasurable Primordial True Classic were all inside.
In addition, there were various rare Medicinal Pills, spiritual materials, and Low Grade Treasure Artifacts piled up like a mountain, resembling a small treasure trove.
This Protagonist of Destiny truly had an extraordinary foundation.
Just these Medicinal Pills and spiritual materials alone, if placed in an ordinary Sect, would be enough to support a medium-sized force!
Especially the Three Lives Immortal Ganoderma, which was a Rank Nine Immortal Medicine!
Even with Jiang Ye's status, it was quite precious.
【Ding! The Protagonist of Destiny, Lin Chen, had all his treasures seized, losing a great Opportunity. Luck Value decreased by 3000 points!】
【Villain Value +3000!】
Jiang Ye's lips curved slightly, revealing a faint smile, and he finally spoke: "Immeasurable Primordial True Classic, combined with the Three Lives Immortal Ganoderma to forge an Immeasurable Dao Embryo. You have quite a few good things."
Lin Chen's heart pounded.
How could Jiang Ye know?
He had already condensed his True Spirit, and the Immeasurable Dao Embryo had already gestated one and a half tenths; it was impossible for him to succeed in soul-searching, right?
Lin Chen felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
An indescribable sense of fear surged wildly.
"Impossible! You couldn't have succeeded in soul-searching me! The Restriction on the ring isn't simple either; how could you break it!?"
Lin Chen's face was full of panic as he roared madly.
Jiang Ye's golden eyes held a hint of mockery: "My father is the True Spirit Great Emperor, quite skilled in various Dao like Divine Soul, Restriction, and breaking Formations to open realms. Your Immeasurable Dao Embryo, which you pride yourself on, is still too weak, so it naturally couldn't protect your little secrets."
"Thank you. Giving such a substantial gift upon our first meeting is quite troublesome."
"You... you, you!!"
Pfft!
Lin Chen's Qi and blood surged, and he immediately spat out a mouthful of old blood.
【Ding! The Protagonist of Destiny, Lin Chen, suffered a severe blow, his mental state shattered. Luck Value decreased by 500 points!】
【Villain Value +500!】
Jiang Ye shook his head.
If Lin Chen had a Cultivation above the Immortal Ascension Realm, having opened an inner Universe, it wouldn't have been so easy for him to seize treasures.
"Ahhh!! Jiang Ye, you despicable villain!"
"May you die a horrible death!"
Lin Chen collapsed to the ground, his eyes wide and bloodshot, his hands clutching his head, screaming hoarsely.
As if he had suffered an immense blow.
Slap!
Jiang Ye couldn't be bothered to listen to these Protagonist of Destiny's verbal attacks, so he raised his hand and slapped him.
"Ugh..."
Lin Chen groaned, immediately fainted, and fell headfirst like a dead dog.
Jiang Ye looked down at him, his expression noncommittal.
He didn't plan to kill Lin Chen yet.
The Immeasurable Primordial True Classic was an Immortal Rank Cultivation Technique. Although currently only a fragmented scroll, if he could gather the complete scroll... even his parents might take notice!
Jiang Ye's lips curved slightly, a plan already forming in his mind.
According to the novel tropes he had read in his previous life.
Whenever a Protagonist obtained a fragmented scroll, they would inevitably, by coincidence, gather the complete scroll later on.
This time, he would treat him as a leek to be cultivated.
Even if Lin Chen's Cultivation was now completely Waste , his Luck Value was still 500. Perhaps he could still stumble upon some good fortune and rise again.
His Luck Value could also increase.
Just like Shen Lian and Lin Hongyan.
When Lin Chen's Cultivation once again reached a certain level.
Jiang Ye would appear again, snatch all the treasures from him, then cripple his Cultivation, each time leaving only a tiny bit of Luck Value.
Beneficial for long-term development.
"Let's use this Lin Chen as an experiment first."
Jiang Ye made up his mind.
At this moment, Wang Hongtu cautiously stepped forward, a hint of respect on his face, and whispered:
"Divine Son Jiang, how should we deal with this Lin Chen?"
"Put him in a dog cage. Just make sure he doesn't starve to death."
...At that time, Jiang Ye arrived at the Peach Garden Grotto-heaven.
Peach blossoms bloomed brilliantly all around, and the sunlight fell like a vibrant tapestry.
However, a corner deep within the Grotto-heaven was tightly enveloped by a chilling, murderous aura.
Su Qingmeng had already made the arrangements.
Soul-capturing Formations encircled her, their radiance surging ceaselessly.
Half of the Formation diagram was crimson like blood, with monstrous killing intent, while the other half was adorned with blooming peach blossoms and misty spiritual Qi, resembling a marvelous scroll interwoven with killing and life, death and spring.
At the center of the Formation.
You Sha's body trembled violently, cold sweat streaming down his forehead.
After all, a faint, pure killing intent permeated the Formation.
That was left behind by Empress Hongye herself in the past.
Even a mere trace of its afterglow could scare him, a Supreme Realm expert, out of his wits.
"Aunt Meng, your Formation... it's truly beautiful."
Jiang Ye spoke casually, his tone relaxed, as if chatting about everyday matters.
Su Qingmeng, dressed in white as snow, smiled sweetly: "As long as Ye'er likes it. This old dog You Sha also has some use; how to deal with him afterward is up to you."
Jiang Ye nodded slightly, lazily turning his gaze to You Sha.
A Supreme Realm expert, and the Second Hall Master of the Hidden Killers Pavilion.
To Jiang Ye, it wasn't particularly rare.
But looking across the Myriad Domains of the Heavens, Supreme Realm experts were still extremely rare.
"Honestly release your Divine Sense and pledge allegiance to me from now on. If you perform well, This Divine Son can use the Jiang Clan's Grand Void Profound Soul Lamp to repair the damage to your Divine Soul, and even help you advance further!"
You Sha's expression instantly changed upon hearing this.
An Immortal Artifact! The Grand Void Profound Soul Lamp!
It could repair Divine Souls and also nourish them!
That was something even Great Emperor powerhouses would be moved by.
According to rumors, Empress Hongye had once killed three Great Emperors because they coveted this item!
A heaven-sent Opportunity lay before him.
You Sha said without hesitation: "From this day forward, this old man swears to serve Your Highness, the Divine Son, with all his might and follow your lead!"
Boom!!
The Formation suddenly burst into brilliant light.
Killing intent and gentleness intertwined in the heavens and earth, the aura strange and profound.
You Sha's body shook violently, feeling as if an invisible blade tore through the depths of his Divine Soul, and the subtle Restrictions that had long been entrenched were all forcibly stripped away.
He groaned, his face pained, yet he dared not resist in the slightest, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.
Half an incense stick later.
All the slave marks and soul-searching Restrictions hidden in You Sha's Divine Soul were completely annihilated.
Long-lost freedom!
You Sha revealed a smile.
At this moment, Su Qingmeng's expression turned stern, and she said in a deep voice: "Release your Divine Sense and let me plant a slave mark! Otherwise, how can I be at ease letting you follow Ye'er?"
You Sha's old face instantly crumpled again.
But he had no choice, so he simply completely opened his mind.
A moment later, a slave mark was planted on You Sha.
Su Qingmeng's expression softened slightly, and she calmly reassured him: "Don't worry, when Ye'er achieves the Dao and becomes a Great Emperor in the future, he will naturally restore your freedom."
You Sha dared not voice any objection.
At this time, Jiang Ye casually leaned against an ancient peach tree, propping himself up on his knee, his posture relaxed and casual, his gaze indifferently cast towards You Sha.
"Let's take one question at a time. First, tell me everything about the destruction of Lin Chen's clan back then."
