Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Chapter 392 Seeking Help

The bead in Wang Chen's hand was named the Evil Soul Bead.

It sounded like some sort of nefarious magic artifact, but in reality, it was a tool distributed by the West Sea Sect to Inner Sect Disciples to help them complete their tasks of exterminating Evil Wraiths.

The Evil Soul Bead could record the number and tier of Evil Wraiths slain by the task performer, serving as the proof for completing tasks and awarding Merit Points, without which their contributions couldn't be calculated.

As long as one took on the corresponding task, they would receive it free of charge.

But if it were lost or damaged, then one would have to compensate with Merit Points, and the price was quite steep.

Intuition told Wang Chen that the Evil Soul Bead was probably not just a simple recording tool.

Such an object was unheard of during his time in the Cloud Sun Sect.

The strength of the West Sea Sect was truly formidable!

As the saying goes, it's good to find shade under a large tree, and even if not for the purpose of fleeing to the Upper Realm, joining the West Sea Sect was the right choice.

What Wang Chen was curious about was whether the Evil Monster he had just eliminated with the Heaven-Ensnaring Punisher Net would be recorded by the Evil Soul Bead?

He felt it very likely wouldn't be.

That was a bit of a loss.

After thinking it over, Wang Chen put away the Evil Soul Bead and then began to sweep through Dark Rock Town.

With the key evil eliminated, he proceeded calmly and unhurriedly, house by house, conducting a search.

Under the investigation of Wang Chen's Clarify Technique, the Evil Wraiths hiding in the dark had nowhere to escape, and one after another, they were dragged out.

In the little town enveloped by night, bursts of Spiritual Light would occasionally bloom.

The darkness and evil receded bit by bit.

When the first ray of morning sunlight shone down on Dark Rock Town, this small town on the border of Central State was devoid of any Evil Wraiths.

Though it remained desolate and empty, it no longer gave off a sinister and terrifying vibe.

Facing the morning sun, Wang Chen took to the sky with Sword Control, flying towards the direction of Huai Mountain County.

Following the fierce battle last night, his harvest was quite spectacular, ultimately increasing his Human Virtue Points by more than fifteen thousand.

This allowed Wang Chen's total amount of Human Virtue to surpass the twenty thousand mark!

With this, Wang Chen no longer had to worry about the issue of adding points when refreshing his skills' proficiency in the short term.

To be honest, he had not expected to exterminate so many Evil Wraiths.

Despite the considerable gains, Wang Chen also saw that, as the central region of the West Sea Spirit Domain, Central State was no longer a land of peace and happiness!

With the strength of the West Sea Sect, suppressing a state would definitely not be a problem.

The issue was, Evil Wraiths could never be completely eradicated; the great calamity had already begun, and the future of Central State was truly unpredictable.

Even the West Sea Sect might not be safe!

The urgency to enhance his strength once again surged within Wang Chen's heart.

He flew swiftly and soon arrived at Huai Mountain County, landing directly at the Guarding Mansion.

"Senior Brother Wang!"

Guarding Envoy Zhao Hongyi came forward to greet him, asking with concern, "How did things go?"

Wang Chen had not returned all night, and if Zhao Hongyi said he hadn't been the slightest bit worried, that would have been impossible.

As an Inner Sect Disciple of the West Sea Sect gone missing on Zhao Hongyi's watch, he would have to bear great responsibility.

Now that he saw Wang Chen safe and sound, the Guarding Envoy also breathed a great sigh of relief.

Wang Chen sheathed his Glowing Light Sword and replied, "The Evil Wraiths in Dark Rock Town have been thoroughly cleansed."

"That's wonderful."

Zhao Hongyi was delighted, "Senior Brother Wang has worked hard!"

During this period, Zhao Hongyi had been under tremendous pressure.

Though he was a Purple Mansion cultivator, practicing the West Sea Sect's handed down cultivation techniques with considerable strength,

being unable to leave his post guarding Huai Mountain City and only able to watch as the villages below were afflicted was truly agonizing.

Wang Chen's arrival could be described as a lifesaver in a time of utter urgency.

"Senior brother, there's no need for formalities."

Wang Chen waved his hand and said, "I'm also here to earn Merit Points."

Zhao Hongyi laughed heartily.

He invited Wang Chen to take a seat in the living room, ordered the maidservant to serve tea, and then asked, "Senior Brother Wang, what are your plans next? Will you continue with the tasks?"

The eyes of the Guarding Envoy from Dark Rock Town were gleaming with eagerness.

Having finally awaited a Purple Mansion cultivator with formidable combat prowess from the sect, he was reluctant to see Wang Chen leave so soon.

"Mm."

Wang Chen nodded, "Please continue to hold down the fort in the county town, senior brother, while I go on to purge the surrounding villages."

The task of eliminating Evil Wraiths had no upper limit; the more Evil Wraiths one killed, the more Merit Points one would be rewarded with.

Earning merits was a pressing need for Wang Chen at the moment, and having traveled such a long distance, he naturally wouldn't leave lightly.

He had to make a thorough sweep in one go!

"Good!"

Zhao Hongyi clapped his hands in approval, "We truly owe you one this time, senior brother."

He exhibited a contemplative look.

Wang Chen noticed this and said with a smile, "Senior Brother Zhao, we are from the same sect; if there's anything on your mind, please speak frankly."

Zhao Hongyi said sheepishly, "There's another matter for which I would like to ask for senior brother's help."

The main reason Zhao Hongyi was confined to defending the county town and unable to assist the villages ravaged by Evil Wraiths was that for the past six months, there were mysterious evils haunting Huai Mountain County.

In just a few months, dozens of families in the town had been wiped out and hundreds of people had died after being drained of their blood, leaving behind grisly scenes.

Among these were also families of cultivators!

Zhao Hongyi had used all his resources to investigate but had failed to find even the slightest clue to the whereabouts of the Evil Wraiths.

The enemy was extremely well-hidden, even beyond the reach of the Defensive Drums!

"I suspect it could be the work of Evil Cultivators."

Zhao Hongyi's expression was grave; "That's why I dare not leave the county town, fearing that if I go out, the entire population will become sacrificial offerings!"

An Array was set up inside the Guarding Mansion, which could only exhibit its greatest power under Zhao Hongyi's control.

He surmised that this might be the reason why the Evil Wraith or Evil Cultivators continued to hide in deep cover.

Once Zhao Hongyi left the town, and if the Array lacked the presence of a high-tier cultivator, it would be natural for the enemy to break through.

Evil Cultivators slaughtering the entire population of a town for a blood sacrifice had happened time and again, allowing no room for negligence from Zhao Hongyi.

After all, this was where his roots were!

Zhao Hongyi hoped that Wang Chen could help him root out this Evil Cultivator or Evil Wraith first and eliminate the calamity threatening the county town.

Then he could muster the strength to support the villages below and rescue the common people from dire straits!

"I can."

Wang Chen thought for a moment and then agreed to Zhao Hongyi's request.

Not only because of the fellowship between sect members but also because Huai Mountain City now served as Wang Chen's mission base, and if there was a great threat lurking within this base, it would not be favorable for him either.

Most importantly, the county town housed the largest population, and should an event of Evil Cultivators performing a blood sacrifice occur, the consequences would be unimaginable!

However, rooting out the disaster was not a simple matter. The issue that Zhao Hongyi had been unable to resolve despite expending a great deal of manpower and resources was not something Wang Chen could easily handle upon his arrival.

After a lengthy discussion, the two formulated and refined a plan.

"Senior Brother Wang."

At the end, Zhao Hongyi took out a Storage Bag and pushed it towards Wang Chen, "This is a little token of my appreciation, I hope you will accept it."

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