Clang, clang, clang!

The Divine Lock Chain trembled violently, and waves of soul attacks swept toward the four Taishang Emperors.

The four Taishang Emperors gritted their teeth, resisting the soul attack with serious expressions.

The soul attack brought by the Divine Lock Chain was not something that ordinary Saint Realm Experts could withstand, and the faces of the four Taishang Emperors turned paler.

"Divine Dragon, devour this bastard's Soul Devouring Power!"

A furious shout rang out as Jiang Chen waved his hands, and a tricolored vortex appeared in front of him.

"Roar!"

"Roar!"

Two resounding dragon roars echoed, as the phantoms of the Golden Divine Dragon and Blood Fury Dragon emerged from behind Jiang Chen and dived into the vortex.

The moment the two Divine Dragons appeared, they opened their mouths wide, swallowing the Divine Lock Chain completely!

Boom!

The two Divine Dragons exploded instantly, transforming into gold, blood, and gray lights. The gray soul power within the lights scattered chaotically, quickly drawing out streams of black mist, while the golden and blood-colored lights slowly contracted, encircling the black mist tightly.

"Die for me!"

Jiang Chen shouted explosively, raising the tricolor longsword in his hand and slashing it fiercely at the gathered black mist.

Buzz!

Boom!

The black mist was struck by the longsword and vibrantly dissipated. The tricolor longsword suddenly burst, merging with the surrounding tricolor glow, and frantically devoured the dispersed black mist.

Buzz, buzz, buzz!

The space trembled violently, and soon, the black mist was devoured completely, while the tricolor glow gradually faded away.

After all the glow had dispersed, a ten-centimeter long fragment of the Divine Lock Chain, exuding a mysterious aura, remained in the air.

"This... isn't completely destroyed?"

"How is there still some left?!"

"No, this aura seems different from the original Divine Lock Chain, somewhat similar to Mr. Jiang's aura!"

The crowd nervously watched Jiang Chen unravel the Divine Lock Chain, and upon seeing the fragment left in the air, they exclaimed in surprise.

"This is..." The Taishang Emperor's eyes lit up, murmuring softly, "Mr. Jiang's aura?!"

Jiang Chen looked at the fragment of the Divine Lock Chain in the air, a flash of insight crossing his mind, and he forcibly spat out a mouthful of essence blood, spraying it onto the fragment.

Buzz, buzz, buzz!

The fragment of the Divine Lock Chain quivered, and a phantom figure emerged.

"Mr. Jiang!?"

"Greetings, Mr. Jiang!"

"Salutations, Mr. Jiang!"

The faces of the Taishang Emperor and others changed, and they all landed beside Jiang Chen, bowing deeply to the phantom figure. Even Zhou Wanchen, who had fallen to the ground unable to stand, forced himself to perform a salute.

"I didn't expect you to be born so late!"

A voice that only Jiang Chen could hear entered his ears: "Child, grow quickly, I'm looking forward to the moment we meet!"

As the voice faded, Jiang Wuqing's figure vanished, and the fragment of the Divine Lock Chain suddenly shot toward Jiang Chen's forehead.

"Young Master!" Yan Hu exclaimed urgently.

Seeing this, the Taishang Emperor and the others reflexively reached out to block the fragment of the Divine Lock Chain.

Whoosh!

Jiang Chen leaped forward, directly heading for the fragment of the Divine Lock Chain.

Buzz!

The Divine Lock Chain instantly shot into Jiang Chen's forehead.

Jiang Chen halted, closed his eyes to sense.

Within Jiang Chen's soul origin, an illusory figure the size of a thumb held a Divine Lock Chain many times larger than its soul origin, nurturing the chain with its own soul power.

After sensing it, a piece of information was transmitted into Jiang Chen's mind, and he was filled with joy.

This fragment of the Divine Lock Chain, from today onwards, belonged to Jiang Chen. After nurturing it for some time, Jiang Chen would be able to utilize the capabilities of the Divine Lock Chain!

With a slight smile, Jiang Chen opened his eyes to look at the Taishang Emperor and the others.

The Taishang Emperor and the others looked at Jiang Chen with concern, showing worried expressions in their eyes.

Jiang Chen smirked mischievously and teased: "Don't provoke me, alright? Soon I'll be able to wield the Divine Lock Chain too!"

"Huh?"

The group was momentarily confused, then suddenly realized, their expressions changed.

The Taishang Emperor said excitedly, "That fragment just now was..."

"It was the original Divine Lock Chain chopped off by the Eight-Headed Serpent, with the ancestor's soul consciousness imprint on it, but now it has become my Divine Lock Chain, and after nurturing it for some time, it will be usable!" Jiang Chen explained with a smile.

"Good heavens! You're becoming more terrifying by the day!" The Supreme Long Huang exclaimed.

"Wonderful! Great! The Divine Lock Chain is back, let's see if those Saint Realm experts from other countries still dare to provoke our Flame Dragon!" Ancestor Yue exclaimed with joy.

Jiang Chen smiled lightly, glanced at the anxious crowd in the distance, and said softly, "Elders, please disperse the Heaven and Earth Vital Energy."

"Alright!"

The Taishang Emperor and the others responded and then withdrew their control over the Heaven and Earth Vital Energy they had set up.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

The people from afar quickly leaped to their side, and the Supreme Phoenix Luan helped Zhou Wanchen up from the ground, looking at Jiang Chen with eagerness.

Jiang Chen chuckled lightly and announced, "The Divine Lock Chain over Zhou Ancestor is now completely removed, but his soul is a little weak at the moment. After resting for a while and treating his soul injuries, he'll be fine!"

"That's great! Thank you, Mr. Jiang!" The Supreme Phoenix Luan expressed joy and gratitude.

Thud!

Thud!

A large group of people knelt, and the members of the Zhou Family kowtowed to Jiang Chen in unison, shouting, "Thank you, Mr. Jiang, for saving the Zhou Family!"

"Please stand up!"

Jiang Chen hurriedly helped Zhou Dingguo to his feet, and the Zhou Family members also stood up.

Glancing at the Zhou Family members, Jiang Chen appeared somewhat melancholic and asked, "After the Zhou Family has suffered this calamity, what are your plans now?"

The Zhou Family members were momentarily stunned, exchanged glances, and all looked toward Zhou Wanchen, who was being supported by the Supreme Phoenix Luan.

"The Zhou Family has gone through this catastrophe, which can be seen as a chance for renewal. From now on, the Zhou Family will no longer establish a tribute group or recruit affiliated families, but will simply stay here in peace." Zhou Wanchen sighed, looking up at Jiang Chen, "Mr. Jiang, the Zhou Family will recuperate once again, and if there's any need, just speak out, the Zhou Family will assist at all costs!"

"From now on, the Zhou Family will form a life-and-death alliance with the Jiang Family of Jincheng, please allow it, Mr. Jiang!" Zhou Dingguo declared firmly.

"Welcome!" Jiang Chen responded with a light chuckle.

Elder Qing glanced at the Zhou Family members and appropriately said, "It is still necessary to keep affiliated families; there are some matters that the Zhou Family can assist with."

The Zhou Family looked at Elder Qing and then all turned their eyes to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen pondered for a moment and apologized:

"The Zhou Family has just faced a great misfortune, so it wouldn't be right to trouble you at this moment. However, there is an urgent matter that requires leveraging the Zhou Family's influence in the northwest; let's discuss it down the mountain!"

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