Yan Song, the Prime Minister with power over the Imperial Court and a Seventh-Layer of Unity Realm Cultivation, died under Ye Chen's sword; the Prime Minister's Mansion, which had been glorious for decades, was reduced to ruins, and the Kyoto Jiu Long City of the Great Zhou Dynasty was thoroughly shaken!

The news spread like a tempest.

Everyone who heard it felt waves of shock and awe in their hearts.

At Celestial Dry Academy, where Zhou Chengqian was, the Ninth Prince of Great Zhou, Zhou Chengyun, hurried over with a large group of powerful guards.

"Sixth Brother, this is a great opportunity!"

Upon meeting Zhou Chengqian, Zhou Chengyun immediately said: "Yan Song was a major minister of Great Zhou, and Ye Chen killed him, challenging the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.

Moreover, Ye Chen held Hua Qianxue's hand in front of everyone, challenging you, Sixth Brother!

Yan Song's roots were deeply entrenched in the Imperial Court; as long as we rally, we're sure to gain the support of numerous ministers. Killing Ye Chen would be easy, and not even Cangxing Martial Arts Academy would dare utter a word against it!

Furthermore, once Ye Chen is killed, I can gain the allegiance of those loyal to Yan Song.

This opportunity is one in a thousand years, we must not miss it!"

Zhou Chengqian's face was grim.

As for the struggle for the throne, he didn't care at all. His future wouldn't be confined to this small Great Zhou Dynasty, so he couldn't be bothered with Yan Song's life or death.

But tonight.

Hua Qianxue was always with Ye Chen.

Especially since, after killing Yan Song and destroying the Prime Minister's Mansion, Ye Chen and Hua Qianxue left hand in hand!

In front of all of Jiulong City, Ye Chen had put a green hat on him, and Zhou Chengqian couldn't wait to chop Ye Chen into pieces!

He wanted Ye Chen dead even more than Zhou Chengyun did!

But he... didn't dare!

"If you don't want to die, now, don't do anything!" Zhou Chengqian glared at Zhou Chengyun, although they were of the same parents, Zhou Chengqian looked down on Zhou Chengyun from the bottom of his heart.

Dumb fool, driven crazy by the thought of the throne.

"Sixth Brother, why? Cangxing Martial Arts Academy has only He Dong in the Capital City right now, besides He Dong, who else would dare to protect Ye Chen? Even if Cangxing Martial Arts Academy values Ye Chen, would they risk opposing the entire Great Zhou Dynasty for him?!

Moreover, Ye Chen is only valuable alive; if he is killed, would Cangxing Martial Arts Academy really do something foolish for a dead man?!"

Zhou Chengyun was very eager, almost wanting to kill Ye Chen right away.

Zhou Chengqian stared at Zhou Chengyun. Although he didn't want to deal with this fool, they were of the same blood, and he had to give a reminder: "That strike which killed Yan Song and destroyed the Prime Minister's Mansion wasn't Ye Chen's own power. It was probably a method given to him by Yang Tianji or Ouyang Shang for self-defense.

And since Yang Tianji and Ouyang Shang gave Ye Chen such a powerful trump card, they must have anticipated that he would use it to create an upheaval in Jiulong City.

Would they be unprepared?

I suspect that one of them, Yang Tianji or Ouyang Shang, is already in Jiulong City, hidden in the dark, probably waiting to see who will surface to attack Ye Chen.

Anyone who reveals themselves will die!

Cangxing Martial Arts Academy is determined to take this opportunity to clear obstacles for Ye Chen!"

Hearing Zhou Chengqian's analysis, Zhou Chengyun was suddenly drenched in cold sweat, but he was still unwilling, saying, "Sixth Brother, are we going to do nothing?"

Zhou Chengqian thought for a moment and said: "Don't show up personally; arrange for some people to incite Yan Song's party members to take action. When Cangxing Martial Arts Academy escalates the situation, father will be enraged and activate the Nine Dragon Array. Whether Ouyang Shang or Yang Tianji comes, they will be trapped with no way out.

As for Ye Chen, he will have no chance of survival.

If... Ye Chen still doesn't die this time, it doesn't matter, the trip to Lingyun Mountain is about to start, then there will be countless opportunities to remove Ye Chen!"

......

Outside Jiulong City, in a dilapidated Mountain God Temple.

Yang Tianji came out from the temple, standing on the ruined steps.

An old Taoist in ragged clothes sitting on the steps had a complex expression, saying: "Since you've come here, it means Cangxing Martial Arts Academy has already made preparations, but Ouyang Shang hasn't come. I want to know, what is he doing?"

Yang Tianji did not conceal anything, saying: "The Great Zhou Dynasty has a dragon vein."

"What?!"

The ragged old Taoist exclaimed in surprise, instantly standing up, "Has Ouyang Shang identified the location of the dragon vein? With the dragon vein, and you countering the Nine Dragon Array, do you two really intend to completely overturn the Great Zhou Dynasty?!"

Yang Tianji looked calmly at the ragged old Taoist and asked back, "Daoist, you know the situation of the Great Zhou Dynasty better than we do, how could it give birth to a dragon vein?"

The old Taoist flickered his eyes as if realizing something, said: "The birth of a dragon vein signifies the descent of heavenly fortune, it's elusive. The terrain of the Great Zhou Dynasty indeed makes it unlikely for a dragon vein, but the Heavenly Dao is inscrutable, and there could be exceptions.

However, if the Great Zhou Dynasty really had fortune favor it to produce a dragon vein, we wouldn't have been plagued by internal and external troubles for decades.

Inside, Yan Song's faction and the Sect Alliance have sinister intentions, and demon caves are increasing, with the Demon Race becoming more and more of a threat!

Great Qin, Great Shang, and Great Ming, the three empires repeatedly allied, taking countless rivers and mountains from Great Zhou!

Could it be that this dragon vein doesn't bring fortune to us, but instead devours the fortune of the Great Zhou Dynasty?

Yang Tianji, tell me where Ouyang Shang has located the dragon vein. I need to see for myself!"

"No need to bother, Daoist. Everything will be answered tonight," said Yang Tianji.

The ragged old Taoist nodded, sighing deeply again, "Alright, I'll wait for your answer!"

......

Within Jiulong City, atop a high tower.

Hua Qianxue and Ye Chen stood at the top.

Tonight, the stars were hidden, the night dark, yet Jiulong City was brilliantly lit, myriad voices clamoring, chaotic and disordered.

"Girl, do you still have any of that milky-white Spiritual Liquid?"

Ye Chen gazed at Hua Qianxue eagerly.

"That's called Earth Marrow!" Hua Qianxue glared at Ye Chen, as if sparks were about to fly from her eyes!

"Oh right, Earth Marrow. Do you have any left? If you do, give me a bit more; after taking that bottle just now, I feel pretty much recovered."

Hua Qianxue's forehead was marked with dark lines.

Even she had to take the Earth Marrow slowly.

Ye Chen just gulped down a whole bottle in one go.

However, thinking about it made sense, as before, Ye Chen was not even at True Essence Realm but swallowed three drops of Earth Marrow at a time without any issues…

"I've been staying in the Capital City lately and haven't been out much, so I don't have much with me. If you need more, should I take you home to get some?"

Ye Chen immediately shook his head, showing a slightly sheepish expression.

Meeting the parents is quite nerve-wracking!

Seeing the fearless Ye Chen like this, Hua Qianxue couldn't help but laugh, "So you do have times when you're scared."

Ye Chen snorted, "It's just that I'm not ready with the betrothal gift. If I go, I have to take you away!"

"So confident? You think I'd definitely leave with you?"

Ye Chen grabbed Hua Qianxue's hand, pulling her closer, "Aren't you already with me now?"

Ye Chen's breath brushed against Hua Qianxue's cheek.

Hua Qianxue's cheeks instantly flushed like a ripe peach.

So tempting... what to do?

Hua Qianxue turned her head, met Ye Chen's eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering, filled with tension and anxiety…

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