Therefore, once he calmed down, he decided to find a way to lure Chen Yuan out.

As long as he leaves the city, his opponent is bound to die.

He also wants to throw Chen Yuan's head into the Capital to vent this anger!

And let the court know that the Xiang Family... is not to be trifled with.

Two hundred years of accumulation has already brought the strength for turmoil.

The number one prodigy of the Central Plains, overshadowing an era, invincible in the same realm, the youngest Marquis, these titles are fitting for him to accompany Lingtian on the road to the Netherworld.

"Chen Yuan, cherish these days well, because... you are about to set off." Xiang Qianfeng sneered, muttering to himself.

Back then he was also one of the promising young descendants of the Xiang Family, otherwise, he couldn't have broken into the Refining God Realm or given birth to a Double Pupils son like Xiang Lingtian.

Usually, he wouldn't rashly charge into Shangjing City, not being exactly wise, but the death of Xiang Lingtian has completely triggered him, as if a thought inside him was urging him to kill Chen Yuan.

"Humph."

Xiang Qianfeng squinted his eyes, letting out a faint chill.

Turning around, he disappeared into the night.

...

The next day, morning.

Unlike the last time, before daybreak the Noble Consort limped away from Duke Wu'an Mansion with her mouth covered, clearly her chronic ailment had been somewhat treated.

"Phew...."

Sunlight poured through the window, spilling onto the windowsill; Chen Yuan exhaled a mouthful of turbid air.

This time's cultivation overall was very good.

Besides Entering Dao, he also went down an unconventional path, not just following the common route.

Considering this time, the Noble Consort pushed to her limits must still need a few days to recuperate.

Chen Yuan's prediction was indeed correct, in just a day's time, news of events in the palace swiftly spread to the Capital, triggering quite a reaction compared to before.

The Emperor greatly appreciated Chen Yuan, even mentioning him specifically at a family banquet, and Princess Pingyang also had a favorable impression of him, leaving many of the Noble ladies heartbroken.

Only able to gaze at pillars with tears streaming.

And no one felt more bitter than Zhang Wanshu, who upon hearing this news, did not eat all day, restless in spirit, which made Zhang Yantong's heart ache dearly.

But the Emperor's affair, who would dare to cause trouble?

The Zhang Family had not reached the point where they could make the Emperor back down.

But compared to another matter, the rumors between Chen Yuan and Princess Pingyang seemed insignificant, yes, it was Jingtai's intention to appoint the Crown Prince.

Stirring up a great storm in the Capital.

This was the first time since Jingtai ascended the throne for decades that he actively brought up this matter, allowing many civil and military officials to breathe a sigh of relief; they were truly worried Jingtai only wanted longevity, disregarding state affairs.

Pursuing longevity they did not oppose and dared not oppose, but at least, state affairs should be prioritized, wanting longevity, wouldn't it be better to directly abdicate and become the Supreme Emperor?

But anyone with some sense, even those with nine clans, would not dare to speak out.

In the Capital, rumors buzzed; after leaving Wu'an Mansion, Chen Yuan learned about it, but he did not bother and directly headed to Qingyun Temple.

Moluo had been silent for a long time, and unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn't disturb him, and the one in Taixu Palace was apparently also knowledgeable; he intended to consult a bit.

If consulting yielded nothing, he could perhaps only try to awaken Moluo senior.

Soon, Chen Yuan rapidly reached Qingyun Temple, and under the smiling reception of a young acolyte, he once again saw the cross-legged meditating Tianxu Old Daoist in yesterday's grand hall.

The other opened a slit of his eyes, gently smiled and said:

"Chen Benefactor rushed here so early, there must be something troubling him."

"Senior's foresight is remarkable; Chen indeed came here with a matter seeking your advice."

"Is it the matter of the marriage proposal with the Princess?"

A glint flashed in Tianxu Old Daoist's eyes.

"Indeed, can Senior tell me the pros and cons among them?" Chen Yuan asked gravely.

As for why the other guessed the matter, he was not surprised or shocked; many in the Capital were spreading the matter, it was no wonder Tianxu knew.

This was not the main point.

Tianxu Old Daoist pondered for a moment, nodded and said:

"Regarding this matter, for you, it is by no means advisable to agree."

Chen Yuan's face tensed:

"And the reason?"

"I know this Emperor quite well; his eager promotion of this matter shows an extensive scheme, wanting you thoroughly merged into the Sima Family, forever loyal to the Royal Family."

"Simply through a marriage proposal?"

"Of course not," Tianxu shook his head and continued,

"The marriage proposal is just the beginning, hmm.... If my inference is correct, once you marry, you will have karmic ties with the Sima Family.

Jingtai will use the Exotic Treasure to make you swear an oath to the great Dao, an oath you cannot break, otherwise... you will struggle to glimpse a higher realm for life."

"What if I refuse to swear?"

"Princess Pingyang is the Emperor's eldest daughter, inherently paramount, with the Emperor linked to national fate; once you get involved, it will be nearly impossible to disengage, and afterwards... perhaps you won't be able to stop it.

But that's not the most important part, if you were eternally loyal to the Sima Family, this would work in your favor, given your talent and potential, the Emperor would also support your cultivation fully.

But you have a fatal issue...."

"The Xiang Family bloodline?"

"Exactly, once linked to national fate and with the oath sworn, the Emperor will see through the Xiang Family bloodline in you using the strength of national fate, and then... even if you swear any pledge, the Emperor wouldn't spare you."

"What you know isn't much, unaware of the Xiang Family's terror, the Grand Ancestor had reached the Human World's pinnacle back then, imprinting into the bloodline, hence the descendants of the Xiang Family always possessed exceptional cultivation talent.

It is because of this, the Sima Family has consistently aimed to eradicate the Xiang Family, preferring to kill mistakenly than to let any survive."

"Do you think once your identity is exposed, Jingtai would allow such a considerable threat to remain? After all, the Xiang Family, stubborn as a centipede even after its death, wouldn't it just harbor techniques to dissolve the oath after eight hundred years of lineage?"

"He wouldn't bet, nor dare to."

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