Chapter 18: Red Immortal Venerable
Zhang Ruochen's figure flickered as he appeared on the deck of the divine ship. His gaze swept across the starry sky, and he saw a massive crimson planet floating in the distance. The planet's surface was covered in red clouds, like a burning fireball, exuding a terrifying aura.
"Red Immortal Venerable..." Zhang Ruochen muttered to himself, a flicker of surprise passing through his eyes.
This planet was the territory of the Red Immortal Venerable, one of the top powerhouses in the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain. It was rumored that the Red Immortal Venerable had already reached the Supreme Realm Great Saint level, and his strength was unfathomable.
"Master, this is the Red Immortal Star. The Red Immortal Venerable is an old monster who has lived for countless years. Even the Immovable Bright King Great Venerable holds him in high regard." Xiao Hei's voice came from the side.
Zhang Ruochen nodded slightly. He knew that the Red Immortal Venerable was an extremely dangerous figure, but he had to take this risk. The Space Teleportation Array on the Red Immortal Star was one of the few ways to quickly leave the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain.
"Let's go down and take a look." Zhang Ruochen said calmly.
The divine ship slowly descended, passing through the thick red clouds and finally landing on the surface of the Red Immortal Star. The ground was covered in red sand and rocks, as if stained with blood. The air was filled with a pungent sulfurous odor.
"Who dares to trespass into the territory of the Red Immortal Venerable?" A deep voice sounded, and a figure emerged from the red mist.
It was a middle-aged man wearing a red robe, with a fierce look in his eyes. A powerful aura emanated from him, clearly a Great Saint-level expert.
"I am Zhang Ruochen, and I wish to meet the Red Immortal Venerable." Zhang Ruochen said calmly.
"Zhang Ruochen?" The red-robed middle-aged man's expression changed slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "You are the Zhang Ruochen who killed the Ninth Prince of the Rakshasa Clan?"
"Exactly." Zhang Ruochen nodded.
The red-robed middle-aged man fell silent for a moment, then said, "Follow me."
He led Zhang Ruochen and the others through the red mist and finally arrived at a magnificent palace. The palace was built from red divine stones, exuding a mysterious and ancient aura.
Inside the hall, a figure sat on a throne. He was an old man with white hair and a youthful face, wearing a red robe. His eyes were deep and unfathomable, as if containing the mysteries of the universe.
"Red Immortal Venerable." Zhang Ruochen clasped his hands in salute.
"Heh heh, Zhang Ruochen, you actually dare to come to my Red Immortal Star. Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?" The Red Immortal Venerable let out a strange laugh.
"If the Red Immortal Venerable wanted to kill me, he would have done so long ago. There's no need to wait until now." Zhang Ruochen said calmly.
"Smart." The Red Immortal Venerable nodded slightly, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes. "I know why you've come. You want to use the Space Teleportation Array on my Red Immortal Star to leave the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain, right?"
"Exactly." Zhang Ruochen said.
"The Space Teleportation Array can be used, but you have to pay a price." The Red Immortal Venerable said slowly.
"What price?" Zhang Ruochen asked.
"Help me kill someone." The Red Immortal Venerable's eyes turned cold. "The Lord of the Darkness Temple, a member of the Dark Abyss Yan Clan."
Zhang Ruochen's brows furrowed slightly. The Lord of the Darkness Temple was one of the top powerhouses in the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain, with strength comparable to the Red Immortal Venerable. Killing him would be no easy task.
"Why does the Red Immortal Venerable want to kill the Lord of the Darkness Temple?" Zhang Ruochen asked.
"Hehe, that's a long story. In short, he and I have an irreconcilable grudge." The Red Immortal Venerable's tone carried a hint of killing intent. "If you agree, I will activate the Space Teleportation Array and send you out of the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain."
Zhang Ruochen fell into deep thought. The Lord of the Darkness Temple was indeed powerful, but he had no choice now. If he couldn't leave the Dark Great Triangle Star Domain, he would face pursuit from all sides.
"Alright, I agree." Zhang Ruochen finally nodded.
"Good, bold and decisive, worthy of being the one who killed the Ninth Prince of the Rakshasa Clan." The Red Immortal Venerable laughed heartily. "But I have to remind you, the Lord of the Darkness Temple is not easy to deal with. You'd better be fully prepared."
"I understand." Zhang Ruochen said.
"Very well, I'll give you three days to prepare. After three days, I will send someone to take you to the Darkness Temple." After the Red Immortal Venerable finished speaking, his figure gradually faded away and disappeared from the hall.
Zhang Ruochen stood in the hall, his gaze deep. He knew that this mission was extremely dangerous, but he had no choice but to go.
"Master, this Red Immortal Venerable is clearly using you as a pawn." Xiao Hei said worriedly.
"I know, but this is our only chance." Zhang Ruochen said calmly. "Besides, the Lord of the Darkness Temple is not a good person either. Killing him is also eliminating harm for the people."
"Master is right." Xiao Hei nodded.
Zhang Ruochen turned and walked out of the hall, his gaze firm. No matter how dangerous the road ahead, he would keep moving forward.