Chen Yuan's expression was stern, radiating a dangerous killing intent. This time, it was indeed a close call. If it weren't for the Blood Fiend Blade, he would have been in some real trouble.

This was contrary to his original plan.

Chen Yuan didn't like this kind of duel. He preferred all the Emissaries to attack together, quickly and decisively injuring Liu Changkong, and then personally dealing with Liu Changkong's life.

In order to absorb destiny!

But this was clearly not something he could control. Even Tao Qingyuan and Military Preparation Commandant Lu Yuan could only exert pressure.

A clash between Condensing Qi warriors attracted several Profound Connection warriors to support them, and the people below were on high alert, ready to act. This kind of scene was rare in Qingzhou.

The name of the Azure Cloud Sword Sect was indeed useful. The Azure Flood Dragon Society and the Golden Mountain Temple responded, and even Shi Yunlong of the Chang Le Gang might help.

How many forces with Profound Connection experts did Nanling Prefecture have in total?

Three came at once.

Chen Yuan thought that if the Dragon Tiger Sect and the Divine Firmament Hall weren't so far away, they would have intervened to put pressure on the government...

These Jianghu forces usually fought endlessly, but when faced with unwarranted oppression from the imperial court, most of them would come forward to help, or at least say a few words.

Because the imperial court and Jianghu were inherently opposed.

The stronger the prestige and strength of the imperial court, the more inevitable the threat to the Jianghu forces, and vice versa.

Fortunately, the Jianghu forces were not monolithic. Buddhist, Taoist, demonic, sword dao... various forces and factions fought each other, and the relationship between the Buddhist forces and the imperial court was even somewhat deep.

Otherwise, the world would be even more turbulent.

As for the reason behind all this, Chen Yuan vaguely understood some of it. He hadn't had much contact with it before when he was stuck in Ping'an County, but after coming to Nanling Prefecture and entering the Jianghu, Chen Yuan consciously tried to understand the whole world.

And the more he understood, the more he could feel the reasons for the decline of the imperial court.

Ultimately, it came down to two words: interests!

From fragments of information in some files, Chen Yuan learned that the founding of the Great Jin Dynasty was not so glorious. The first Jin Emperor was originally an important minister of the former Chu Dynasty, wielding great power, but he was still far from overthrowing the imperial court.

So he joined forces with various Jianghu forces...

How could these Jianghu forces not want benefits after contributing their efforts?

And the Great Jin Dynasty, in its early days, did not dare to break its promise, and ceded many benefits as agreed, which has led to the current situation after more than two hundred years.

Especially the introduction of Western Region Buddhism to preach in the Central Plains...

These are not recorded in official or unofficial histories, but are deduced and speculated by Chen Yuan. Having been influenced by so much in his previous life, it was easy to think of these connections.

Of course, the truth remains to be seen, but Chen Yuan felt that his speculation should be partly correct.

Gu Hao glanced at Chen Yuan, as if engraving this guy in his mind, lightly moved his feet and slowly landed beside Chen Yuan, making him a little vigilant.

A Profound Connection expert, a top disciple of the Azure Cloud Sword Sect, facing such a master, it was impossible for Chen Yuan not to be afraid with his current strength. What if he suddenly attacked with a sword?

Chen Yuan didn't have much confidence to take it now.

Therefore, when Gu Hao made a move, Chen Yuan immediately pulled the Blood Fiend Blade. Perhaps this was the only trump card he had now to compete with a Profound Connection expert.

After all, the difference in strength between them was indeed too great.

It couldn't be made up for just by practicing a body refining divine art.

After Gu Hao landed, Tao Qingyuan, out of other considerations, also descended beside Chen Yuan to guard against unforeseen circumstances.

"Azure Envoy Gu doesn't need to be like this. I said before that I would not interfere in the fight between the two of them..." Gu Hao said lightly.

"Heh."

Tao Qingyuan just smiled at this.

"Since this matter is over, then there is no need for me to stay any longer. However, before I leave, I want to bury my junior brother. I hope Chief Envoy Tao will allow it."

After Liu Changkong died, Gu Hao no longer had his previous aggressive attitude, but began to speak in a negotiating tone. Although he was not afraid of the Sky巡天 Division, he did not want to rashly offend them.

Before, he had no choice but to do so because of Liu Changkong's request.

"Chen Yuan is the winner. Liu Changkong's body is at his disposal. If Young Hero Gu wants Liu Changkong's body back, he needs Chen Yuan's consent. I will not interfere."

Tao Qingyuan glanced at Chen Yuan and said.

Gu Hao was a little surprised, but after thinking about it, he understood. Tao Qingyuan's love for Chen Yuan was overflowing. He almost made a move directly.

"Chen...Emissary, is it possible?"

Then, he turned his gaze to Chen Yuan.

After a moment of silence, Chen Yuan shifted his gaze away from Liu Changkong's body and smiled:

"Although Liu Changkong is guilty, he was also a decent person in life. Since Brother Gu wants to bury him, Chen will naturally not refuse. Please..."

According to his original plan, he would naturally cut off Liu Changkong's head and hang it in front of the Sky巡天 Division as a warning, but since Gu Hao had spoken, he would not offend him now.

Even though they already had a feud.

The main reason was that Chen Yuan's current strength was too weak to compare with Gu Hao. There was a big realm difference between them.

Tao Qingyuan was supporting him, but he would not always support him. It was better to comply with these minor details. Anyway, he had already obtained destiny from Liu Changkong.

All the meridians in his body were broken, his internal organs were shattered, his heart meridian was broken, and his left chest was directly pierced with a bowl-sized hole. Even immortals could not save this kid.

Whether to cut off his head or not was not a big deal.

Moreover, Tao Qingyuan's meaning just now was actually to let Chen Yuan stop while he was ahead and not anger Gu Hao now. However, due to his status, he was not easy to back down, so he said that Chen Yuan had the final say.

Otherwise, as a dignified Azure Emissary of the Sky巡天 Division, Chen Yuan's immediate superior, couldn't he control him?

Chen Yuan understood all these meanings!

"Okay, thank you very much. The grudges between Liu Changkong and you are personal grudges and have nothing to do with the Azure Cloud Sword Sect. No one will come to retaliate against you afterwards, don't worry."

Gu Hao nodded and directly stated his position to Chen Yuan.

Then, he looked at Tang Qian and the monk Fanan and said:

"Thank you both for today's matter. If there are any difficulties in the future, you can send a message to me, and I will definitely help."

Tang Qian's face finally showed a smile. Wasn't this his purpose?

Immediately he smiled and said:

"Okay, Tang remembers Young Hero Gu's words."

Monk Fanan put his palms together:

"Benefactor Gu is too polite. This poor monk is just upholding justice."

Gu Hao nodded, then grabbed Liu Changkong's body, jumped onto the magic sword, and broke through the air.

Leaving everyone with a back view.

"Catch up with Gu Hao and say that Ye has the intention to invite him for tea, to see if he will give me the honor..." Ye Chenbai looked at Gu Hao's departing figure and said to the old servant beside him.

"Yes, Tower Master, don't worry, I will definitely bring this person back."

After saying that, the old servant's figure jumped off the roof and disappeared without a trace in an instant.

"Sir, your subordinate did not disgrace his mission."

Chen Yuan cupped his hands and smiled.

"Well done, this Emissary will remember your contribution!" Tao Qingyuan's face showed an expression of appreciation.

"Benefactor Chen, this poor monk has something to ask and hopes you will answer truthfully."

Fanan took a step forward, jumped onto the high platform, about five or six Zhang away from Chen Yuan, with a solemn expression.

Behind him, the martial monks of the Golden Mountain Temple, including Xuan Nu, followed him.

Tang Qian on the side watched Fanan and Chen Yuan with great interest. He had already prepared to leave. With the matter concluded, there was no need for him to stay any longer.

But looking at it now, it seems... there is still something going on.

The common people below also began to whisper, discussing whether the Golden Mountain Temple was going to fight Chen Yuan as well?

There was another good show to watch!

But there were also some people who cared about Chen Yuan who felt that it might not be that simple.

Those Azure Cloud Sword Sect disciples placed their hopes on Chen Yuan because most people had not heard of the Azure Cloud Sword Sect's reputation, or did not know how strong they were.

But the Golden Mountain Temple was different. This was a top force in Nanling Prefecture, with many believers. Very few people in Nanling Prefecture did not know the name of the Golden Mountain Temple.

It could be said that its prestige was deeply ingrained!

And although Chen Yuan had the Sky巡天 Division behind him, there was still some gap between him and the Golden Mountain Temple. At this moment, they were not only worried for Chen Yuan.

Tao Qingyuan frowned upon hearing this, glanced at Fanan and then turned his gaze to Chen Yuan, somewhat puzzled. Could it be that Chen Yuan and the Golden Mountain Temple had some grievances?

Could it be about the matter of repelling Xuan Nu with a punch before?

The Golden Mountain Temple should not be so petty.

Hearing the words of the old monk Fanan, Chen Yuan was also a little puzzled, but he did not show it on his face. He just asked in a low voice:

"What does Master Fanan want to ask?"

Fanan's gaze was fixed on Chen Yuan, and he said in a deep voice:

"This poor monk wants to know if the body refining technique that Emissary Chen used before is a Buddhist technique!"

"Buddhist technique?"

Tao Qingyuan recalled the previous scene and pondered.

"So it's about this?"

Chen Yuan understood in his heart.

He had thought about hiding his strength when he practiced this technique before, but the Vajra Glazed Body technique was too conspicuous. As long as it was activated, the whole body would seem to be coated with a layer of gold paint.

It was much better now, but it was still a dark golden streamer. Under the refraction of sunlight, it was difficult not to attract attention. He had deliberately concealed it before, but since entering the Condensing Qi realm, he had the initial self-protection ability, so he did not consciously try to hide it anymore, because this thing could not be hidden.

However, he did not expect that the monks of the Golden Mountain Temple would be so attentive and pay so much attention to him? Did they want him to hand over this technique? Or did they want to ask him for advice?

Soon, he dismissed the latter idea. Judging from his attitude just now, these monks did not come with good intentions. Looking at Xuan Nu again, Chen Yuan suddenly understood...

I'm afraid that in Qinghe County, this guy had already paid attention to him. Maybe that bet was Xuan Nu testing his technique.

This monk is really insidious.

"This matter concerns the reputation of my Buddhism, and I hope Benefactor Chen will answer truthfully."

Monk Fanan said lightly.

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