Chapter 1102: State-Level Teleportation Array

Jiang Fan, filled with worry, asked, "Brother Wang, do you have the courage to help me?"

Wang Chongxiao loudly patted his chest. "Don't worry!"

"I will definitely subdue that Yin Corpse and help you search for it."

"If we don't find it, I'll help you deal with the Black Bone Venerable and reclaim your supreme spiritual artifact from him!"

He added silently in his mind.

*At that time, the item will be mine.*

Jiang Fan showed gratitude, then reminded him, "Oh, by the way, that Yin Corpse isn't simple."

"It's an ancient giant, only approximately six zhang tall."

A hint of surprise flashed in Wang Chongxiao's eyes.

The Grand Yin Sect could even refine Yin Corpses of ancient giants now.

As soon as he heard it was only six zhang, he was completely relieved. A Yin Corpse of this level should be simple to handle, right?

"Alright, I've noted that," he said. "Do you know where the Black Bone Venerable is?"

Jiang Fan nodded. "Yes, I do."

"I heard he went to the Pillar Connecting Heaven."

"We're sure to meet him there."

Wang Chongxiao didn't doubt him. He was naturally aware of the investigation mission for the Pillar Connecting Heaven, which the Imperial Astronomical Bureau had widely publicized. The Grand Yin Sect would undoubtedly send powerful practitioners to participate in this mission. It was perfectly reasonable for the Black Bone Venerable to go.

"Then let's depart now!" Wang Chongxiao exclaimed, eager to try.

Jiang Fan nodded again and said, "Brother Wang, you can travel by cloud, and I'll make some preparations."

Wang Chongxiao didn't hesitate. He summoned a cloud and swiftly carried Jiang Fan away. He abandoned the idea of knocking Jiang Fan out and taking the Blood Coffin right then. It wouldn't be too late to deal with this guy after securing that supreme spiritual artifact!

Jiang Fan watched Wang Chongxiao's receding figure and smiled faintly in his heart:

"Humans perish for wealth, just as birds perish for food."

"Wang Chongxiao, if only you weren't so greedy, this blame would be hard to pin on you."

His gaze swept past Wang Chongxiao and turned towards White Horse Temple. If his calculations were correct, Venerable Xin Nie, unable to find him, would surely wait at a place Jiang Fan was bound to visit. And that place was the Pillar Connecting Heaven. That would be the first struggle for Jiang Fan and Venerable Xin Nie.

If he succeeded, Jiang Fan would be completely free. If he failed, Jiang Fan would die, and Venerable Xin Nie would be severely wounded or even perish under the black stone figurine; both would suffer heavy losses.

Seeing that there were still several days of travel remaining, he had an idea and secretly took out his Phantom Crystal. His gaze swept over the Black Bone Venerable, Xuan Xing Venerable, and Jiao Huangyin within it. The souls of the three instantly tensed up, filled with dread.

Jiang Fan paused on the Black Bone Venerable for a moment, revealing a meaningful smile. Then his gaze fell upon Jiao Huangyin. Finally, he had time to deal with this person from the White Bone Alliance.

He used his Silent Meditation technique and transmitted a thought: "Do you know what happens to the souls I capture?"

Jiao Huangyin shivered. He had heard Xuan Xing Venerable say that on that day, the sect leader of Mount Sanqing had led them to the Heavenly Secret Pavilion to cause trouble. All of them died. Even the soul of Mount Sanqing's sect leader was taken and used to refine medicine.

He hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Brother Jiang, our encounter at the Fire Worship Sect could be considered an acquaintance forged through conflict."

"Could you please spare my life?"

Jiang Fan said indifferently, "That depends on what value you possess."

Jiao Huangyin quickly said, "I'll give you all the cultivation techniques I've learned."

Jiang Fan shook his head. "Not interested."

Cold sweat dripped from Jiao Huangyin's forehead. The White Bone Alliance had only been in Taicang Great State for a mere three months and didn't have any powerful treasures. Seeing Jiang Fan's killing intent growing stronger, Jiao Huangyin's eyes lit up, and he said:

"Oh, right! I know a hidden inter-state teleportation array that can transport us to another great state!"

"Our White Bone Alliance used this array to come to Taicang Great State!"

"Is that so?" Jiang Fan's heart stirred slightly. Traveling to other states for refuge was Jiang Fan's last resort, but he hadn't had time to figure out how to get there.

"Which state are you from?"

Jiao Huangyin dared not conceal anything and replied, "Great Barren State."

"Great Barren?" Jiang Fan frowned. Why did that sound familiar? After pondering for a long moment, he suddenly realized, "Does your Great Barren State have a Great Barren Forbidden Zone?"

Jiao Huangyin looked surprised and bewildered. "You actually know about the Great Barren Forbidden Zone?"

Jiang Fan continued, "And within the Great Barren Forbidden Zone, is there a Venerable Wutong?"

This time, Jiao Huangyin was truly astonished. "Have you been to our Great Barren State?"

Jiang Fan didn't respond, but waves rippled in his heart. If Jiao Huangyin hadn't mentioned it, he would have almost forgotten a promise. When he first acquired the "Brahma Saint True Spirit Art," it was in the birthplace of the Giant Sect. That place was the dwelling of Lu Jiulin, a prodigy with both human and demonic bloodlines. When he found the "Brahma Saint True Spirit Art," it came with a message. It hoped that the person who received his cultivation legacy could make a trip to the Great Barren Forbidden Zone on his behalf, to find Venerable Wutong and convey a message to him:

"Lu Jiulin cannot keep his appointment..."

Jiang Fan had benefited from Lu Jiulin's legacy, and if the opportunity arose in the future, he would certainly visit the Great Barren Forbidden Zone.

"Brother Jiang, Brother Jiang?" Jiao Huangyin reminded him twice, "Activating an inter-state teleportation array requires supreme-grade spirit stones."

"Please prepare them in advance."

"Supreme-grade spirit stones?" Jiang Fan was surprised. Intra-state teleportation arrays within Taicang Great State required high-grade spirit stones, but inter-state ones required supreme-grade. He nodded slightly. "Alright, I'll spare your life for now, to see how you perform."

Jiao Huangyin's heart, which had been in his throat, finally settled. He cupped his hands repeatedly in thanks.

Finally, Jiang Fan looked towards Huaxin, who was already slumped over the table, her head seemingly steaming from exhaustion. This woman, he finally had a way to manage her.

"Is the translation book for the infernal script all written?"

Huaxin abruptly woke up, angrily grabbed the translation book, and threw it over. "Here, take it!"

Jiang Fan caught it and unfolded it. It contained infernal script with each character translated into human language beside it. Jiang Fan's face showed delight. However, given Huaxin's past experience of teaching him incorrectly, he called out the little Qilin.

"Look for the infernal characters you recognize and check if there are any translation errors."

The little Qilin had received brief instruction from Huaxin and could recognize several hundred infernal characters. It immediately held the translation book and turned its small paws page by page. It paused whenever it saw a character it recognized.

Soon after, it nodded and said, "Master, they are all correct."

Jiang Fan also secretly compared the translations with the golden bamboo slips given to him by the North Sea Prince. He confirmed that the infernal characters he knew had not been taught incorrectly. He was completely relieved. This time, Huaxin had been honest.

Of course, she still had some reservations. Specifically, the characters on the infernal desolate beast bronze artifact. She hadn't taught him a single one!

Never mind. He would master what was in front of him first.

Several days later, in front of the Pillar Connecting Heaven, Venerable Xin Nie sat cross-legged, his eyes closed in wait.

Wei Wuji ran out from White Horse Temple and said, "Reporting, Venerable, Jiang Fan is not among this group of people who arrived via the teleportation array."

Venerable Xin Nie gazed into the distance. Wei Wuji continued, "I have already mobilized the martial artists nearby."

"Should Jiang Fan approach from any direction, they will immediately inform me," he said, "ensuring he has no way to escape!"

A hint of malice flashed in his eyes. Since he had provoked Jiang Fan, he would go all out to destroy him. Otherwise, when Jiang Fan recovered, it would be his own demise!

Venerable Xin Nie opened his eyes, a slight hint of appreciation in them. "You handle matters quite thoroughly."

"If we capture Jiang Fan, I will record it as a great meritorious deed for you."

"You won't be lacking in rewards."

Wei Wuji's heart swelled with delight. The Venerable's generous reward was comparable to an immense stroke of luck.

"Jiang Fan, oh Jiang Fan," he thought. "Come quickly to your demise, so I can benefit from your misfortune! Then I'll take your head to the East Sea and ask the Demon Empress Yizhu if she still wants you."

"Hehehe."

Beep beep! At that moment, his communication jade pendant chimed. He picked it up and looked, his pupils constricting in shock, and he exclaimed with delight:

"Venerable!"

"Jiang Fan has appeared!"