In the void, a faint red streak of light streaked across the sky, fluctuating every few kilometers, but quickly rising from the ground.

This person was none other than Chen Yuan.

He was currently on his way to the Divine Firmament Hall's mountain gate. Originally, he had wanted to travel in a green robe on horseback, but after thinking about it, he realized he had never flown for a long distance before, so he decided to give it a try.

He also wanted to take this opportunity to practice the 'Wind Riding' technique that Tao Qingyuan had taught him.

Chen Yuan had already grasped the basics of this technique. During combat, it could instantly increase his movement speed within a short distance, catching his enemies off guard.

It had brought Chen Yuan much help.

And his current weakness was his footwork, so naturally, he needed to practice diligently.

A Profound Realm martial artist could convert his Gang Qi into Yuan Qi, which would increase exponentially, allowing them to fly for extended periods of time. Chen Yuan's current situation was just like that, with his feet not touching the ground for several kilometers, supported by Gang Qi beneath him.

If it had been during his previous Coagulating Gang Realm, Chen Yuan would only have been able to glide for about a hundred meters before losing control and falling. In aerial combat, he would only have a few breaths of time.

Unless he could use his opponent's body to extend his flight time.

This time, Chen Yuan did not bring anyone with him to the Divine Firmament Hall. He alone was enough.

It wasn't that he could already disregard Wei Xin, but his reputation as the 'God of Slaughter' was enough to bring immense pressure to the other party.

One man is an army!

Only a few people could be taken seriously by him. The rest were nothing but insignificant.

This was Chen Yuan's current power in Nanling Prefecture.

The power he had carved out in Nanling Prefecture with each and every strike of his blade, the immense power condensed from the corpses of forces like the Dragon Tiger Sect, the Azure Flood Dragon Society, and the Golden Mountain Temple.

Beneath his blade lay piles of white bones.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Chen Yuan was now the number one figure in Nanling Prefecture.

After all, he had annihilated three sects in just half a month, reducing the five major forces in Nanling Prefecture to just two. No one else could have done that.

Even Zhang Xuan, the newly appointed Azure Envoy, was inferior to him in terms of prestige in the short term.

He had spent more than half a year successfully growing from a constable in a small county to a big figure comparable to an Azure Envoy, and he was even ranked among the top 100 on the Hidden Dragon List, with his name known even throughout the world.

It would be impossible to say that he didn't feel a sense of pride.

Now, he was heading to the Divine Firmament Hall alone, and this came from his confidence!

Before long, Chen Yuan arrived before the mountain gate of the Divine Firmament Hall. The disciples guarding the gate seemed to recognize him, and their expressions suddenly became extremely terrified, as if they felt that this God of Slaughter had now set his sights on the Divine Firmament Hall.

This was not unfounded.

Previously, there had been news circulating in the Nanling Prefecture Jianghu that the imperial court seemed to be genuinely trying to solve all the Jianghu forces once and for all. Currently, the Chang Le Gang had basically become dogs of the Sky Survey Division.

With only the Divine Firmament Hall remaining, it was only a matter of time before they followed in the footsteps of the Golden Mountain Temple and were destroyed.

Moreover, this statement seemed to be quite popular, and many people readily believed it, leading to a sense of unease throughout the entire Divine Firmament Hall in recent days.

Even Wei Xin, the Hall Master, telling the disciples otherwise was of no use.

They only wanted to believe what they themselves had determined to be true.

Chen Yuan ignored the terrified gazes of the disciples and walked forward calmly, saying in a low voice:

"Quickly report to Hall Master Wei that Chen Yuan has come to visit."

The disciples exchanged glances, exclaiming in their hearts, "Disaster has arrived."

For a moment, they did not immediately respond to Chen Yuan. After being swept by his sharp gaze, they hurriedly nodded and said, "I... I will go report immediately."

After saying that, they immediately turned around, their speed reaching the highest it had ever been in their lives.

The news of Chen Yuan's arrival spread like a hurricane throughout the entire Divine Firmament Hall. Combined with the previous rumors, many people were prepared for battle, vowing to live and die with the sect.

But more people still prayed for peace in their hearts.

Facing Chen Yuan, the God of Slaughter, all the disciples of the Divine Firmament Hall had no sense of security, mainly because the previously spread rumors were too terrifying.

In just half a month, the situation in the entire Nanling Prefecture had undergone earth-shattering changes.

Even though some people clarified that the Hall Master and Chen Yuan were close friends and had even helped him destroy the Golden Mountain Temple together, obtaining many benefits, many people were still skeptical.

They felt that it was Chen Yuan's trick to first paralyze the people of the Divine Firmament Hall and then launch a surprise attack.

At this moment, Wei Xin, who was in the midst of cultivation, heard that Chen Yuan had come to visit him alone, and his heart sank slightly. He couldn't help but think of the conversation he had with Chen Yuan before.

After pondering for a few breaths of time, he finally stood up and personally went to meet Chen Yuan.

In any case, the Divine Firmament Hall currently had no intention of confronting the imperial court. With his strength, if he were to clash with Chen Yuan, it would be like hitting a stone with an egg.

He had to focus on appeasement. No matter what request Chen Yuan made, he had to agree to it. If he couldn't agree, he had to find a way to agree.

Now, the newly appointed Azure Envoy of Nanling Prefecture, Zhang Xuan, was on very good terms with Chen Yuan and had personally promoted him. If he angered Chen Yuan, the entire Divine Firmament Hall would not only fail to revive but would also face destruction.

Harboring various thoughts, Wei Xin flew to the mountain gate and saw Chen Yuan standing with his hands behind his back, looking calm and composed. His eyes flickered, and he descended from the void.

A hearty laugh rang out, and he said loudly:

"Envoy Chen has graced us with his presence. This old man has been negligent and hopes for forgiveness."

With Wei Xin's strength and status, showing such respect to Chen Yuan undoubtedly meant he was lowering his posture significantly, as if Chen Yuan's arrival had brought great honor to the Divine Firmament Hall.

Raising his head, Chen Yuan chuckled and cupped his hands, saying:

"Senior Wei is too kind."

"Envoy Chen, shall we talk in the hall?"

"Alright."

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Inside the Divine Firmament Hall's main hall, Wei Xin did not sit in the main seat but sat parallel to Chen Yuan in the lower seat. Several beautiful and slender female disciples poured tea and served them.

Their demeanor showed a sense of closeness to Chen Yuan, seemingly following Wei Xin's orders.

However, Chen Yuan was not one to be swayed by beauty. His expression did not change. After chatting for a few words, Wei Xin introduced the most promising disciple in the sect to Chen Yuan.

He said that he hoped the Sky Survey Division could take care of them in the future.

After saying a few words, seeing that Chen Yuan had not stated his intentions, Wei Xin couldn't help but ask.

"I wonder if Envoy Chen's visit is because the Divine Firmament Hall has done something wrong?" Wei Xin watched Chen Yuan carefully, trying to discern his purpose from his face.

"The Divine Firmament Hall has made contributions before, how could there be anything wrong? To be honest, I have come here to ask for something." Chen Yuan tapped his fingers on the table.

Unlike the attitude of someone asking for help, Chen Yuan appeared very calm and collected, without any intention of bowing down or flattering.

Wei Xin secretly thought to himself, "As expected." Chen Yuan's visit must have been to say something, but he didn't expect that he was actually here to ask for something. He wondered what it was that was worth Chen Yuan coming to his door.

Thinking in his heart, he said with a smile, "Envoy Chen, don't mention asking for help. As long as the Divine Firmament Hall can help you, just say the word."

Wei Xin spoke very frankly on the surface.

"Alright." Chen Yuan nodded and no longer concealed anything, directly stating his intention:

"The matter I am asking for is not small. It is your sect's Hall Master Token. I wonder if Hall Master Wei can bear to part with it?"

After saying that, Chen Yuan looked at Wei Xin intently, his face calm.

As soon as he spoke, the entire hall fell silent. The female disciples serving them held their breath and subconsciously looked at the Hall Master, while the disciple frowned imperceptibly, as if dissatisfied.

The Hall Master Token was extremely important in any sect, as it was an item passed down from their ancestors. Sometimes, even if the Hall Master died, the token could not be damaged.

Wei Xin's fist clenched under his sleeve, but his expression did not show the slightest displeasure. He asked in a deep voice, "I wonder what Envoy Chen wants to do with the Divine Firmament Hall's Hall Master Token?"

"This matter is really impossible to explain in detail. Hall Master Wei only needs to know that this item is useful to me." After a pause, as if feeling that his tone was a little harsh, Chen Yuan added:

"I know that this matter is abrupt, but I have no choice but to do so. I hope Hall Master Wei can understand. The Golden Mountain Temple still has many benefits left, and these things can be considered as the conditions for my exchange."

Wei Xin stared directly at Chen Yuan: "You really can't tell me?"

"If I were to say it, I'm afraid the Divine Firmament Hall would face annihilation."

Chen Yuan said very seriously.

The Destiny Altar was his biggest secret and reliance. If he were to really reveal it, it would indeed be a catastrophic disaster for the Divine Firmament Hall.

But in Wei Xin's eyes, these words were undoubtedly a naked threat.

His heart sank, and the disciple Wei Xin valued the most spoke up:

"Envoy Chen, what if my Divine Firmament Hall is unwilling to hand over the Hall Master Token?"

Smiling, Chen Yuan said indifferently, "Then... it doesn't matter. It's just that another major event will happen in Nanling Prefecture, it's not a big deal."

"When is it your place to speak here?" Wei Xin scolded his disciple with a gloomy expression, then looked at Chen Yuan and smiled: "The Hall Master Token is just an inherited item. Anyway, it's not of much use. Since Envoy Chen finds it useful, I will naturally offer it with both hands. As for any compensation conditions, forget it."

"Let's just say that Wei has gifted it to Envoy Chen. I have to thank Envoy Chen for the many benefits the Divine Firmament Hall has received before. If you mention any compensation, you will be slapping this old man's face."

Wei Xin smiled faintly, as if the Hall Master Token was just an insignificant trinket.

But in his heart, he suddenly understood why Chen Yuan had fought for so many benefits for the Divine Firmament Hall when distributing the spoils before. It turned out that it was for this item.

And he knew without thinking that he could not refuse Chen Yuan's request, otherwise... it would really be a catastrophic disaster.

Even if it cost him some face, it would be better than the disaster of being destroyed.

Besides, if he offered the Hall Master Token without asking for compensation, even if Chen Yuan's heart was made of stone, he would have to accept this favor, and it might be of great use in the future.

It had to be said that Wei Xin was a very smart man who knew how to protect himself. After thinking about it, he knew what choice to make that would be most beneficial to the Divine Firmament Hall.

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