Chapter 994 – Lovers Prattle Beneath the Celestial Tree (1/2)

Chapter 994 – Lovers Prattle Beneath the Celestial Tree

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

The girl in black was naturally the little Black Dragon.

As a Protector, she shared a mental connection with Chen Changsheng that was extremely difficult to cut, so even though she was silently hidden away all this time, Chen Changsheng had still been able to confirm that she was safe. But since this connection was being screened by the Wildfire of the Celestial Tree, Chen Changsheng had found it impossible to determine her specific location. With Bie Yanghong's clear directions, though, such a task was now extremely easy.

The Celestial Tree was so high that even one of its hollows could hold a room. As a result, the little Black Dragon's figure seemed even more tiny and weak.

Chen Changsheng's gaze fell on her ankle. When he saw the chain, he couldn't help but recall that common sight in New North Bridge, causing his heart to sink.

The little Black Dragon asked, ”Why did you come so late?”

Chen Changsheng was deeply apologetic, but didn't know how to explain.

The little Black Dragon looked over his shoulder at the White Crane and her face instantly turned cold as ice.

Chen Changsheng did not notice this change in her mood, and even if he did, he wouldn't understand why.

He walked up to Zhusha and kneeled down, beginning to inspect the chain that imprisoned her here.

A dense clattering of swords rose from under the tree.

In an extremely short span of time, ten-some famous swords, the Stainless Sword included, came down one after the other, but none of them could break the chain.

Unlike the chain from under New North Bridge, there was no divine Qi on this chain blocking all attacks. But this chain seemed to be one with the cliff, imbued with some type of array that transferred all the attacks on the chain to the cliff.

In other words, if one wanted to snap this chain, one first had to destroy the cliff.

Destroying the cliff was not actually impossible for the current Chen Changsheng. The problem was that such an action could possibly sway the Celestial Tree's foundation. What would he do if this caused Wildfire to surge out from underground? He could escape on the White Crane, but could he just stand by as the Black Dragon was swallowed up by the Wildfire?

Since he could not, he could only think of another method to break the array.

He recalled the name of this seal and wondered if there was possibly some saying about it.

The little Black Dragon tersely said, ”The White Emperor clan were white tigers in the first place, and this toy is meant for imprisoning members of their own tribe, so isn't it only right for it to be named as such?”

Chen Changsheng answered, ”Luoluo is looking for the key, though I worry that it will take too long… If the Tiger Cage is also an array, I plan to write a letter to Yourong and invite her over. She could probably think of a way.”

At the time, he had requested Xu Yourong to teach him how to break the seal beneath New North Bridge. Although it was ultimately the previous Pope that ended up doing the deed, Xu Yourong was still very formidable in this aspect.

The little Black Dragon's frosty visage instantly dissolved as she angrily roared, ”Riding another girl's crane to save me, and you can even do something like this!”

Startled, Chen Changsheng asked, ”Do what?”

The Black Dragon grew even angrier, rebuking, ”You even want her to come and save me! And save me twice! Just what sort of brain do you have in there!”

Chen Changsheng felt like his brain truly was not working properly, as he simply had no idea why the little Black Dragon was so angry or what her words meant.

He had lived together with the Black Dragon on the northern frontier for three years, eating, working, and living together. They were extremely close, but there were still many times when he could not understand her mind.

Riding another girl's crane? Having her come and save her twice? Just what was this thing she was talking about?

He subconsciously explained, ”She's my fiancée; there's no need to be courteous.”

The Black Dragon resentfully retorted, ”You're my first man, so why have you been acting so courteously with me all these last few years?”

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The highest point of the Celestial Tree was far above the cloud layer.

The sunlight fell amongst the branches, a beautiful scene awash in golden light.

A pair of white wings slowly furled. Xu Yourong stood on the tip of a branch, swaying with the wind.