Hearing Lu Chen's words, Xiyue Immortal Venerable let out a slight laugh, "How could the Demon Emperor be so kind-hearted? It's already a relief she hasn't actively released bizarre creatures to wreak havoc on the world."

Lu Chen said, "So what is the Nine Heavens Institute doing in the Southern Domain?"

Xiyue Immortal Venerable replied, "According to our intel, it seems the Nine Heavens Institute discovered the entrance to a Small World in the Chaotic Zone of the Southern Domain, which a Great Power once resided in. They are now sending people to seek opportunities there."

Lu Chen asked in confusion, "A Great Power?"

Xiyue Immortal Venerable continued, "Some speculate that the revival of Immortal Aura in recent years is because an Immortal Emperor has fallen, and the immortal power from the Immortal Emperor returned to the Tianyan Immortal Domain, causing the so-called revival of Immortal Aura."

"And the entrance to that Small World in the Southern Domain's Chaotic Zone is exactly where that fallen Immortal Emperor used to live."

"A place where an Immortal Emperor lived must contain numerous opportunities, so the Nine Heavens Institute is sending people to the Chaotic Zone of the Southern Domain to obtain the opportunities left by that Immortal Emperor."

Hearing Xiyue Immortal Venerable's words, Lu Chen pondered for a moment and suddenly felt that Xiyue Immortal Venerable's speculation was very reasonable.

The Immortal Aura in the Tianyan Immortal Domain would not appear without reason, so it might really be that the fall of an Immortal Emperor caused the revival of Immortal Aura.

After contemplating for a moment, Lu Chen came back to his senses, smiling as he looked at Xiyue Immortal Venerable, "The Nine Heavens Institute discovered the entrance to the Small World of an Immortal Emperor, what does it have to do with me? Why is Xiyue Immortal Venerable telling me this?"

Lu Chen had already guessed the purpose of Xiyue Immortal Venerable's visit. He knew that nowadays, many forces in the Tianyan Immortal Domain hope to have his clone with them, not because of bizarre creatures but to use him as a trump card.

The Chaos Spirit Ruins Sealing Heaven Array is not just capable of sealing bizarre creatures, after all, it's a Holy Tier Formation that can seal even Immortal Venerates if enough power is infused.

Xiyue Immortal Venerable most likely came here to have him join her Beast Alliance members in heading south to compete for opportunities.

Seeing the smile on Lu Chen's face, Xiyue Immortal Venerable knew he had certainly guessed her intentions. His smile seemed to say he was sure to have an advantage over her, which made her quite displeased.

However, she eventually restrained herself and said, "Aren't you interested in the opportunities of an Immortal Emperor?"

Lu Chen spread his hands and said, "Even if I'm interested, I'd need to survive to have a chance at them."

"Those opportunities are coveted by the Nine Heavens Institute, backed by an Immortal Emperor. Do you really think you can oppose an Immortal Emperor?"

Xiyue Immortal Venerable said, "Naturally, we won't oppose an Immortal Emperor, but there are so many opportunities left by an Immortal Emperor. The Nine Heavens Institute might not find all the treasures left by the Immortal Emperor."

"Moreover, the Small World where the Immortal Emperor lived must be filled with many restrictions and traps, and the Nine Heavens Institute needs people to scout for them."

"Do you think this information leaked because of our agents' probing? Clearly, it's because the Nine Heavens Institute intentionally released the information, aiming to attract other forces to send people and scout for them."

Although forces in the Tianyan Immortal Domain are all watching the actions of the Nine Heavens Institute, the most they could find out is that people from the Nine Heavens Institute are heading south.

The fall of an Immortal Emperor—such information was clearly disseminated by the Nine Heavens Institute; otherwise, other forces wouldn't know about the fall of an Immortal Emperor, let alone know about a Small World entrance in the Chaotic Zone of the Southern Domain.

Listening to Xiyue Immortal Venerable's words, Lu Chen thought for a moment and considered her speculation quite reasonable.

But truth be told, even if the Nine Heavens Institute allows other forces to enter the Small World of the "Immortal Emperor," he has little interest in the opportunities of an Immortal Emperor.

After all, he possesses a system, through which he can acquire Saint-level Immortal Techniques and Immortal Artifacts. There's no need to waste time exploring the Small World left by an Immortal Emperor.

Xiyue Immortal Venerable also mentioned that the Small World left by the Immortal Emperor is filled with many restrictions and mechanisms. Although his clone isn't worried about encountering unforeseen events, if the clone dies, it dies. However, entering it would surely be troublesome.

Lu Chen said at this time, "You know the Nine Heavens Institute released the information to let other forces scout for them. If there really are any good things, the people from the Nine Heavens Institute will just take them, leaving none for you. Better not waste your time."

Seeing Lu Chen having no interest in the Small World of the Immortal Emperor, Xiyue Immortal Venerable's expression turned slightly serious, "I have a premonition that there is an opportunity belonging to me inside that Small World."

Hearing this, Lu Chen observed Xiyue Immortal Venerable's beautiful face, trying to discern from her expression whether she was joking.

Indeed, Immortal Venerates can perceive some things; even without the ability to deduce the Heavenly Mechanism, they might foresee certain future events, like an impending crisis.

So the intuition of an Immortal Venerate is very important.

Lu Chen said with a smile, "Since you have a premonition of an opportunity that's yours, why not go with the Beast Alliance people? Why tell me all this?"

"Could it be you're worried that after you leave, the Beast Alliance would be unstable, so you want me to look after it for you?"

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Xiyue Immortal Venerable's brows furrowed tighter. This scoundrel clearly knew why she came today, yet he pretended not to know anything.

Xiyue Immortal Venerable straightforwardly said, "I want you to join me in exploring that Small World left by the Immortal Emperor."

Lu Chen immediately replied, "I won't go."

Seeing Lu Chen refuse without even a thought, Xiyue Immortal Venerable snorted coldly, "It's just a puppet physical body; are you afraid of death?"

Lu Chen said, "I just don't want to waste energy and time on meaningless pursuits."

"I'm not particularly interested in the opportunities of an Immortal Emperor. Besides, with people from the Nine Heavens Institute there, even if I did get some opportunity, it would likely be taken by them. It'd be a pointless trip."

"Without any benefit, why should I explore that Small World?"

Xiyue Immortal Venerable immediately caught Lu Chen's implied meaning—this scoundrel was asking for a benefit.

Xiyue Immortal Venerable directly asked, "What do you want? Just say it."

Lu Chen smiled slightly, looking at Xiyue Immortal Venerable's fair face, "What I want, Xiyue Immortal Venerable should already know."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Xiyue Immortal Venerable couldn't help but let her immortal power surge, and a pressure from an Immortal Venerate emanated from her.

However, in just a moment, Xiyue Immortal Venerable retracted the pressure and tried to control her emotions, "You should know that request is impossible, choose another."

Lu Chen, at best, is just an assistance, and even if she goes to the Southern Domain, she may not obtain the opportunity she anticipates. How could she offer her body for a favor from Lu Chen?

After all, she is an Immortal Venerate, not so cheap.

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