Chapter 188: I, Jiang Changkong, Can Make You All Coil Up Too!

The mineral vein area was a river of blood.

Corpses lay in pools of gore, long devoid of life.

Starlight intertwined, illuminating the surroundings, as blades and swords flashed, cold gleams crossing one another—all fighting with their lives on the line.

Several groups of Martial Artists clashed together, solely for the ownership of the mineral vein.

“Why not cherish your own lives?”

A soft sigh echoed as the blazing sun rose, warm and gentle. A figure, crowned by the sun, strode through the air.

With the figure’s arrival, Star Power stirred, and boundless pressure swept through. The fighting crowd felt their bodies grow heavy, as if crushed by a mountain.

“Jiang Changkong?”

The Martial Artists looked up, their gazes filled with shock and fear at the newcomer.

Treading through the air!

“Have you truly broken through to the high rank?”

One Martial Artist asked with a grave expression, tinged with a hint of fear.

“The high rank is still far off.”

Jiang Changkong spoke indifferently, descending through the air. Boundless Star Power rippled out, forcing the Martial Artists to retreat repeatedly, with the weaker ones being flung away outright.

“You want this mineral vein too?”

A Star Spirit Martial Artist retreated over ten meters before barely steadying himself.

“Naturally.” Jiang Changkong withdrew his Star Power, his demeanor aloof. “I believe you understand that with your strength, you cannot lay claim to this mineral vein.”

“Even if we cannot claim it, it cannot be taken by outsiders from other provinces,” a middle-aged Star Spirit said coldly.

As soon as he finished speaking, discontent arose. A young man sneered, “Everyone competes based on their own abilities. Anding Province has no right to control a large mineral vein.”

“Outsiders?”

Jiang Changkong frowned slightly, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. “I agree with him. It should be based on ability.”

The middle-aged Star Spirit’s expression darkened, his face cold. “Jiang Changkong, you’re alone. Do you really think you can oppose Anding Province?”

“Exactly, you may be strong, but you’re just one person.”

“Our Anding Province has plenty of Star Spirit Peak experts.”

The Martial Artists from Anding Province clamored defiantly.

“As if your Anding Province is so impressive,” the young man scoffed. “The real competition hasn’t even begun yet. When the Star Spirit Peak experts from the Major Provinces arrive, what can your Anding Province do?”

“This brother speaks sense. The real contest hasn’t started yet, so why fight among yourselves?”

Jiang Changkong said lightly, “Moreover, determining the ownership of the mineral vein is a matter for Star Spirit Peak experts like us. You’re overthinking it.”

“Such boldness. Do you truly intend to claim the mineral vein alone?” the young man asked, surprised and doubtful.

“Is there a problem?” Jiang Changkong countered.

“Then you’ll face not only Anding Province but also the Star Spirit Peak experts from our Major Provinces,” the young man said gravely.

Jiang Changkong asked calmly, “Which faction are you from?”

“Yaoguang Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Martial Arts Association, Xu Yuan. I’m merely a pawn.”

The young man clasped his hands. “President Yao Meng has mentioned you. Truly worthy of being an expert she admires.”

“Yao Meng? I heard she’s here too. I wonder if she’s arrived?” Jiang Changkong said indifferently.

“She’s already here, currently visiting Heng Yongxing and Li Changtian,” Xu Yuan replied.

“Hmm, I should go see an old friend as well,” Jiang Changkong nodded slightly, waving his hand. “Disperse. This meaningless fighting only wastes lives.”

“Jiang Changkong, do you really think you’re someone important?” the middle-aged man sneered. “Intervening alone—be careful you can’t retreat!”

“Ha.” Jiang Changkong chuckled softly, rising into the air, his expression indifferent. “Back then, a single Yun Bugui could suppress Anding Province. Today, I, Jiang Changkong, can make all of you bow as well!”

With that, he wasted no more time, transforming into a golden light and leaving the mineral vein area.

“Arrogant, utterly arrogant!”

The middle-aged man was hopping mad with rage, and the other Martial Artists also looked extremely displeased.

What did he mean by saying that if a single Yun Bugui could suppress them, he could make them all bow down as well?

Xu Yuan’s expression was also grim, because those words included their group from the Major Province.

But what could they do?

Charge up and fight Jiang Changkong?

Just last night, this guy had just cut down a Star Spirit Peak-level expert—he had the capital to be arrogant!

Jiang Changkong flew through the air to the research institute’s outpost. The door was open, and Professor Yun was having tea with two assistants.

“Sister Ruoxi,” Jiang Changkong entered the institute with a smile.

“Changkong, you’re back.” Tang Ruoxi was overjoyed and quickly greeted him. “Please, have a seat. Let me pour you some tea.”

Jiang Changkong took out the battle armor and returned it to Professor Yun. “Thank you, Professor Yun. I’m returning it today.”

Professor Yun accepted the armor and said with a faint smile, “You didn’t even use it, so there’s no need to thank me.”

“These are the Star Stones I’ve obtained these past few days. I’ll have to trouble you again to process them.”

Jiang Changkong took out the Star Stones, once again imposing on them.

Professor Yun nodded and accepted the stones. “Are you planning to participate in the mineral vein competition next?”

“Yes, but it’s probably not time yet. The key players haven’t all arrived,” Jiang Changkong said calmly.

“Your strength is sufficient, but your influence isn’t. Even with Jiang Changyue, it’s still lacking,” Professor Yun remarked.

Jiang Changkong nodded. “I’m not worried about influence. Once I secure the mineral vein, people from Jianghai will come to manage it.”

Professor Yun shook her head with a smile and changed the subject. “Did Jiang Changyue really not make a move against Heng Xueyue?”

“There was no need. What would I gain from targeting her?” Jiang Changkong frowned. “Do you have any clues, Professor Yun?”

“I have some thoughts, but they’re just suspicions. Besides, this doesn’t concern me, and I’d rather not get involved,” Professor Yun replied with a slight smile.

“If you can find out who was behind it, please let me know. This matter involves Jiang Changyue, so there needs to be an explanation.”

Jiang Changkong said.

If someone dared to scheme against him, he’d kill them if possible. If he couldn’t find out who it was, he’d have to let it go.

His own strength was still insufficient.

If he could reach the mid-stage of Star Spirit, he’d likely have the power to dominate the entire situation.

Professor Yun pondered for a moment before saying, “Let’s wait until I have more clues.”

“Professor Yun, how much do you know about the Sin Domain?” Jiang Changkong asked.

The poison from Yuntian Mountain originated from the Sin Domain, and Xu Xinghe now had a request for him that also related to the Sin Domain.

He was very curious about what made this Sin Domain worth noting.

Professor Yun fell silent for a long time before finally saying:

“The Sin Domain… this isn’t something that can be easily disclosed. If you truly manage to seize the mineral vein, the Federation will invite you there. I’ll discuss it with you in detail then.”

“Very well. I’ll go see Heng Yongxing first and meet an old friend.” Jiang Changkong cupped his hands in farewell and stood up to leave.

“Changkong, Heng Yongxing now sees you as an enemy. Be careful,” Tang Ruoxi cautioned.

“Don’t worry, Sister Ruoxi. As long as no High-Rank Martial Artists appear and Professor Yun doesn’t turn hostile, no one can keep me here.”

Jiang Changkong said confidently.

The reason he included Professor Yun was that he didn’t know what tricks this professor might have up her sleeve.

If she brought out something like a mecha or high-grade battle armor, he really wouldn’t have a way to deal with it.

Professor Yun smiled and tossed something over. “Take this with you, don’t let anyone notice. I have a use for it.”

Jiang Changkong caught it—it was a monitoring device. He left the research institute and headed straight for the Heng family’s outpost.

Heng Yongxing had now also established an outpost here. Li Changtian, Nantian Pang, and Yao Meng had all set up their bases at this location as well.

Apart from them, people from the Major Province had also established outposts here, separate from those of Anding Province.

When Jiang Changkong arrived, a group of people were sitting outside the house, discussing Heng Xueyue and the mineral vein.

With sharp eyes, he also spotted an old acquaintance—Ji Chengming!