I’m Definitely Taking This Power-Fantasy Protagonist Role! Chapter 86

Jiang Baiyu was jolted awake from a nightmare, suddenly opening his eyes and sitting up, the chilling screams still echoing in his mind. The dream felt too real, as if he had been watching the entire process from a third-person perspective, and the memories lingered vividly even after waking up.

It was heart-wrenching to witness; one of the protagonists was screaming in agony, their voice hoarse, and the scene was utterly tragic. After a moment of daze, Jiang Baiyu abruptly threw off the covers, grabbed the shoes that were by the bed, and hurriedly slipped them on, urging, “Hurry, we need to say goodbye to the Feng family right away, there’s an emergency!”

The person beside him, Lin Zhaoren, was still half-asleep, yawning lazily, leaning against Jiang Baiyu’s back, feeling soft and heavy, “Why the rush… what did you dream about?” His voice was laced with drowsiness, slightly muffled, as if he wanted to lean against Jiang Baiyu even more, enjoying the comfort.

“Luo Yuzhu and Bai Xianzhu are in danger!” Jiang Baiyu exclaimed.

“Hmm?” Lin Zhaoren squinted his eyes open a bit, “What kind of danger?”

“I’ll tell you on the way, we need to move quickly!”

Jiang Baiyu swiftly put on his outer clothing. He hadn’t bothered to undress much before sleeping, which turned out to be quite convenient now. The fabric of his clothes was indeed good; despite the rush, they didn’t wrinkle at all, remaining smooth and soft, flowing elegantly as he stood up.

He stood up so suddenly that Lin Zhaoren almost tumbled off the bed. Without hesitation, Jiang Baiyu helped Lin Zhaoren get dressed, moving quickly and decisively, then put on his shoes, took out a comb to tidy his hair, tying it into a high ponytail. He casually tied his own hair with a hair tie, patted his clothes to ensure he looked decent, and then pulled Lin Zhaoren along as they rushed out.

In such a hurry, he really didn’t want to waste a single moment. If it weren’t for the rudeness of leaving without saying goodbye, he would have just dashed off, racing to save someone in need.

Lin Zhaoren was being dragged along, having to adjust his pace to keep up with Jiang Baiyu’s frantic steps, “Don’t be so hasty, slow down.”

Jiang Baiyu was burning with urgency, “No time to slow down! Hurry, hurry!”

As they walked, he continued, “The Feng family should be fine now; they can handle the rest themselves. We can always deal with the aftermath later. Once the Feng family cleans up the mess in Quxianze, we can play together again. Right now, they probably don’t have time to entertain us, so it’s best to say goodbye. If we delay, we might miss the chance to save them. Seriously… both of them seem to be carrying bad luck!”

Jiang Baiyu didn’t want to feel like he was rushing from one event to another. Just after participating in the Feng family’s battle against the imperial cultivators, helping them out, he barely had a moment to catch his breath before he had to rush off to the next crisis. Jing Yanhang was having a rough time; he had taken a break, traveled all the way back to Quxianze, only to stumble into a major battle, and before he could even leave the city, he was hit by the God-Slaying Needle. Luo Yuzhu and Bai Xianzhu had gone out to find their junior uncle and ended up being taken hostage, with one of them even having their head chopped off and sent to their junior uncle.

The bond between the two brothers was deep; after the Tianji Sect was wiped out, they relied on each other for survival, going in and out together. If one died, the other would naturally be heartbroken, and their darkening emotions would spike dramatically.

If they missed this opportunity, the consequences would be severe!

Did they plan this big event during their break???

Just as the Feng family was finishing up, the two brothers were about to unleash their fury, counting down to death.

“Oh right, we need to take a look at Jing Xuedi. We haven’t seen him at all since we got back, and now that we’re leaving, we should at least check in!”

Jiang Baiyu, feeling like his butt was on fire, dragged Lin Zhaoren forward, and halfway there, they bumped into Feng Handeng and Feng Qingshuo.

“You came at the right time!” Jiang Baiyu hurriedly approached Feng Qingshuo, “How is Jing Xuedi now? Is he out of danger? Does he need help?”

He fired off a barrage of questions, and Feng Qingshuo was momentarily taken aback, noticing how rushed they were, especially Jiang Baiyu, “Aheng is fine for now; thankfully, he’s safe.”

Jiang Baiyu sighed in relief, “That’s good!”

Feng Handeng noticed his urgency and asked cautiously, “What happened? If there’s anything we can help with, please let us know.”

“My senior brother and I have urgent matters to attend to, so please relay our goodbyes to the Feng family. We’ll definitely come back to Quxianze to play next time, and we’ll make sure to enjoy ourselves without any reservations!” Since they ran into the two of them, it was easier to have them convey the message rather than seeking out the two elders of the Feng family to say goodbye. They could skip over Jing Yanhang too; Feng Qingshuo wouldn’t spread any nonsense.

As he spoke, Jiang Baiyu pulled Lin Zhaoren and was about to leave, visibly anxious.

How could he not be anxious? The images from the nightmare were swirling in his mind, crystal clear, with bloody heads wide open, refusing to close their eyes.

Lin Zhaoren nodded to the two, “Sorry for the rudeness; we truly have no choice in this matter. Please convey our regards to the Feng family.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the two of them transformed into a streak of spiritual light and shot into the sky.

In the rush to find Luo Yuzhu and Bai Xianzhu, it might be difficult for others, but for Jiang Baiyu, it was easy; he just had to follow the direction indicated by the divination.

However, it was a bit far from Quxianze, so they needed to hurry.

After a frantic rush, they finally arrived at their destination. Jiang Baiyu kicked the roof open and dropped straight down into the underground prison, pinning the jailer to the ground.

Facing two pairs of stunned and bewildered eyes, he casually released his grip, and the jailer lay motionless.

Two seconds later, Luo Yuzhu and Bai Xianzhu were both shocked.

Luo Yuzhu exclaimed, “What are you doing here? Hurry and run!”

Bai Xianzhu added, “Don’t worry about us, just go!”

Of course, Jiang Baiyu wouldn’t run away; he had rushed over to save them from danger.

In such a large prison, there wouldn’t be just one jailer. It wasn’t that they were slow to react; it was that they simply couldn’t react. The moment Jiang Baiyu burst in, the pressure in the area had been released, rendering them immobile.

These small fry tasked with guarding the prison might not be very strong, but their commotion would definitely attract others.

Jiang Baiyu had no intention of lingering in the prison to take out all the small fry before swaggering out with the two of them. Without a word, he directly pulled them both to retreat, executing a lightning-fast rescue and escape.

Lin Zhaoren was a step slower than him and didn’t follow him into the prison. When Jiang Baiyu flew out with the two of them, he saw a group of people waiting outside.

It was clear they had set a trap.

Lin Zhaoren was facing off against one person, while the others took their positions, exuding a murderous aura.

No wonder the defenses in the prison were so weak; it was clearly a deliberate setup to lure them in.

The two brothers were not surprised at all. Luo Yuzhu said, “They captured us just to lure our junior uncle here.”

Bai Xianzhu added, “This has nothing to do with you; you shouldn’t be involved.”

Jiang Baiyu was blunt, “If I hadn’t rushed over, one of you would have had your head chopped off and sent to your junior uncle!”

Both of them turned pale; this was indeed something the enemy could do.

To provoke their junior uncle and draw him in.

They didn’t want the other to die; just imagining the scene of a head being severed made them feel suffocated.

Luo Yuzhu lowered his head, “I’m sorry for dragging you into this.”

Jiang Baiyu replied, “I didn’t rush over just to hear your apologies.”

No more chit-chat, no unnecessary beats; the people surrounding them decisively attacked, showing no mercy. Regardless of who came to rescue the brothers, they would be killed without question.

They were like ruthless assassins, well-trained and decisive in their actions.

But against the disparity in strength, it was utterly useless.

Jiang Baiyu didn’t even need to lift a finger; Lin Zhaoren single-handedly swept through them all, taking them out effortlessly.

Then, with a flick of his sleeve, the four of them left without a trace.

It was all very straightforward.

After escaping, they found a place to let the brothers tidy themselves up. Having been caught in the prison, the two of them were in quite a mess.

Having personally shattered the nightmare, Jiang Baiyu let out a deep breath, the lingering frustration and discomfort in his heart dissipating completely.

Rushing over to save the day was indeed meaningful.

They didn’t stop in a crowded area but chose a remote mountain, where they built a fire that crackled and popped.

Lin Zhaoren poked the fire with a stick, “The ones who captured them are imperial cultivators; this won’t end simply.”

Jiang Baiyu’s eyes reflected the flickering flames, “The imperial cultivators attacking Quxianze is something we’ve stumbled into. It’s just two people; can the situation really be worse than that? Since someone already wants to kill me, adding more debts doesn’t matter.”

“In such a short time, encountering these kinds of events consecutively, the imperial court… seems to be quite unstable.”

Lin Zhaoren said casually, “The imperial court acts tyrannically and without regard; there have always been those who are dissatisfied. It may seem flourishing on the surface, with the world bowing to it, but underneath, there are turbulent undercurrents. Families and sects that appear to be obedient to the imperial court may not be so respectful behind closed doors. The existence of resistance forces surviving in the cracks is closely related to the imperial court itself.”

Jiang Baiyu looked up at him, “What’s the other you doing?”

Lin Zhaoren replied, “Going out for a walk with the dean, gaining some experience along the way.”

He stared at the bonfire, “How long do you think the imperial court’s peace can last?” As he spoke, he poked the fire, making it burn even brighter, “Probably not for long. Ambition and desire are swelling, resentment and dissatisfaction are accumulating. The human emperor has been consciously suppressing the families and sects over the years, depleting their strength to solidify his own rule. He applies the same tactics used in the court to the imperial court, winning over some, suppressing others, and splitting apart. The backlash will eventually come.”

Jiang Baiyu pondered; it seemed that the tall Lin Zhaoren had gained a lot from following the dean around, and they got along quite well.

Jiang Baiyu asked, “Is it the dean?”

This question seemed a bit out of the blue, but Lin Zhaoren understood.

Lin Zhaoren replied, “Previously, there were concerns about the Immortal Court, but it’s different now.”

Jiang Baiyu immediately thought of the ancient divine realm that had been taken by the dean.

Previously, being trapped in the lower realm made it hard to know the true face of the upper realm. Perhaps he had really believed the propaganda, thinking the Immortal Court was the orthodox of the upper realm. But after visiting the upper realm, the lies of the Immortal Court had been exposed. They were not the so-called orthodox of the upper realm; they were merely one of the forces in the upper realm that happened to discover this small world.

After breaking through the illusions, it didn’t affect the strength of the Immortal Court, but looking back, it felt completely different.

What the dean referred to as going for a walk might just be a façade, secretly maneuvering behind the scenes, pulling the wool over everyone’s eyes.

Using the excuse of dealing with the forces that had intruded into the Immortal Academy, he might be secretly contacting them, revealing the truth about the Immortal Court.

If that’s the case, then the peace of the imperial court truly wouldn’t last long.

A storm was brewing.