CHAPTER 209: CHAPTER 209: HOSTAGE

However, Ji Chen ignored everything, pulling Yu Yuanshan along as they continued to stride forward, wanting to leave this place as quickly as possible.

"Swish!"

A cold snort sounded, reaching their ears. In the blink of an eye, an old man flashed and blocked the path in front of Ji Chen and Yu Yuanshan.

"Why is the young friend in such a hurry to leave?" The old man spoke with a faint smile on his face.

Ji Chen’s brow furrowed as he looked at him directly. "Senior, you have stopped us, is there something you need from us?"

Before the old man could respond, the voice of the Hidden Dragon Saint Heir came from behind them, smiling as he spoke, "The Profound Yellow Sacred Stone was discovered by everyone together; it should be divided equally. But now Brother Ji wants to take it all for himself—isn’t that unreasonable?"

"Fortune favors the capable. You all cannot take the Holy Stone, only I can. Now that it has fallen into my hands, it naturally becomes mine. How could there be any reason to share it with you?" Ji Chen had long guessed that these people would not easily let him leave.

After all, the value of a Profound Yellow Sacred Stone is too astonishing.

It carries tens of thousands of Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi.

With this Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi, it’s no exaggeration to say that it could even cultivate an Unparalleled Divine Body.

Or perhaps, within the major Sacred Lands and families, the Holy Weapons and even Emperor’s Items that have been passed down for years, any damage could be repaired using this Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi.

To anyone, it’s a piece of fat meat, and who would willingly watch it be taken away by someone else?

"Young friend, your words are mistaken. Since the Profound Yellow Sacred Stone was discovered together, we have reason to divide it equally. Your desire for sole possession shows disregard for us." The old man from one of the Sacred Lands spoke.

Their words were polite, but it was merely for appearance’s sake. Given their background and status, if they were to openly rob, it would undoubtedly attract criticism.

"What kind of logic is this?"

Yu Yuanshan couldn’t hold back, stepping forward, "Whoever has the ability to obtain it owns it. How can merely looking at it suffice for equal division? If that’s the case, then I have seen your Hidden Dragon Sacred Land’s scripture recently—do you intend to share your Ancient Scripture with me?"

"This matter has nothing to do with the Yu Family. Young friend, why meddle?" The old man from Hidden Dragon Sacred Land snorted coldly. He recognized Yu Yuanshan, the son of the current Patriarch of the Yu Family, someone with significant status, hence he didn’t dare to make things too difficult.

Although he didn’t understand why Yu Yuanshan was on good terms with Ji Chen, at this moment, with only Yu Yuanshan stepping forward, it would be impossible to protect Ji Chen.

"Brother Ji, you should hand over the Profound Yellow Sacred Stone. Let my Hidden Dragon Sacred Land take it back, and there will be a share for you." The Hidden Dragon Saint Heir spoke, stepping in front of Ji Chen, showing intent to act at any moment.

Saintess Qing Ling and others also gradually approached without realizing, blocking Ji Chen’s path.

Seeing this, Ji Chen glanced at the crowd and then spoke calmly, "I advise all of you not to act rashly. If something happens later, don’t blame me."

"Young friend, though you are of the age, your words are grand. Despite possessing the Hongmeng Body, your cultivation is merely at the Second Layer of the Celestial Essence Realm. What waves can you stir before us?" The old man from Hidden Dragon Sacred Land couldn’t help but mock.

"Enough of the chatter, just take him down." A strong figure from a family spoke, then strode toward Ji Chen.

"Buzz!"

At the same time, a powerful aura surged within him. This person was at least at the Void Realm level, pressing forward with terrifying force, intending to capture Ji Chen immediately, leaving him no room for resistance.

"Swish!"

Seeing the situation, Ji Chen no longer hesitated. He waved his large hand and retrieved the Ancient Coffin he had just put away, then without hesitation, opened the coffin lid.

Instantly, the oppressive feeling enveloped the entire scene.

The surging aura within the family strong figure began to subside, suppressed by an invisible Forbidden Power.

"Bang!"

Ji Chen placed the Ancient Coffin at his side, leaving the lid open, allowing the Forbidden Power to spread across the scene, suppressing everyone’s strength.

His gaze swept across the crowd, coldly snorting and saying, "The Profound Yellow Sacred Stone is here. If anyone thinks they have the skill, come and take it."

"Young whelp, don’t be arrogant."

An old man made a move. Although his cultivation was suppressed fully, he wielded a Magical Artifact—an ancient Iron Sword—in hand, striding toward Ji Chen and swinging the sword down to push him back.

"Buzz!"

Yet, unexpectedly, Ji Chen didn’t dodge the attack at all; instead, he reached out with his hand and directly grasped the Iron Sword.

"Snap!"

Ji Chen exerted a little force, and the elder’s Ancient Sword was directly torn into pieces, falling to the ground as several scraps of iron.

"Bang!"

Ji Chen wasn’t polite, delivering a fierce kick that sent the old man flying, his body crashing onto a distant rock, coughing blood violently and fainting immediately.

"With such pitiful skills, how dare you contend for the Profound Yellow Sacred Stone?"

Ji Chen coldly snorted, scanning the crowd before finally fixing his gaze on the Hidden Dragon Saint. "I didn’t wish to be your enemy, but now it seems..."

Without finishing his sentence, his eyes flashed with light, and he then strode toward the Hidden Dragon Saint.

"Be careful, Saint Heir. This person possesses the Hongmeng Body. Though without cultivation, he shouldn’t be underestimated," an elder from Hidden Dragon Sacred Land warned.

"Swish!"

However, while he was speaking, Ji Chen had already reached the front of the Hidden Dragon Saint, reaching out his hand.

The Hidden Dragon Saint immediately panicked, instinctively retreating, but his reaction was slightly slow, as Ji Chen grasped his collar.

"Buzz!"

Then, as if lifting a chick, Ji Chen picked him up and tossed him into a Dharma Pearl.

This Dharma Pearl was originally Ao Tian’s hiding place, capable of accommodating and sealing living beings.

Ji Chen’s thought was simple; if he wished to leave safely, he’d have to take hostages.

"Where is the Saint Heir?"

"Ji Chen! How dare you, release the Saint Heir at once!"

The Hidden Dragon Sacred Land’s strong figures realized the seriousness, their expressions turning visibly grim.