Leaving the lake, Chen Yuan was completely unaware of the events that followed, nor did he know that his uncle had not actually perished. On the contrary, because he had broken the secrets of heaven earlier, he had noticed Wu Daozi's trail.

After a search, he pinpointed the location to Chenjia Village.

Then... he found him.

And through Wu Daozi's words, he was informed that someone intended to harm him, and... he was given a foolproof solution.

Of course, his primary focus was not on the uncle he had never met. Most of his mind was preoccupied with his own background.

He himself was a remnant of the previous dynasty!

It had to be said that this definite news came as a considerable shock to him.

In addition to this, the vague memory of the monk Xu Yan from Ci'en Temple also planted a seed of doubt in his heart. His father, the former Crown Prince,

also entered his field of vision for the first time.

He was not dead!

Then, where was he?

What was the truth behind the Xiang family's pursuit of him and his mother?

These questions all planted seeds in his heart.

He had learned many answers, but at the same time, many more questions had arisen.

However, at least his thoughts were clear now!

The reason he did not go to the Sunken Blood Lake to seek opportunities first, but came to Chenjia Village to explore his origins, was not only because it was closer, but also because this matter had become an obsession.

This obsession had been planted when he first sensed something was amiss in Ping'an County.

If he knew the answer and did not seek to understand it, it would inevitably affect his cultivation.

In the three realms of Condensing Unity, the first two realms, the Hollow Core and Solid Core, could increase cultivation through practice, but the Heavenly Core level was different. One needed to understand the meaning of heaven and earth before a more stable breakthrough could be achieved!

And to understand the meaning of heaven and earth, one must first have clear thoughts.

Everything he did was ultimately for the sake of cultivation!

His Dao had already been understood at the Tongxuan Heavenly Palace: to advance bravely, without fear of anything. There must be no flaws in this path.

This trip was to mend that flaw.

When Chen Yuan came, he encountered Chen YouTie and his wife. Coincidentally, when he left, he saw their figures in a farmland again. He did not appear but silently sensed, confirming that the ailment on Chen YouTie's wife had been mostly removed, and only then did he reveal a smile.

Chen Family Army, Chen Family Village, Chen YouTie...

This could be considered one of the few times he released benevolence.

This was also a subtle change in his state of mind.

As early as when he had broken into the Sumeru Illusion in the capital city and destroyed it with the power of the masses, his state of mind had already changed. When facing enemies, he was still vengeful and would annihilate their entire families.

But when facing harmless people, especially those at the bottom, he had a touch of kindness. That was why he had specifically sent a message to Tangshan to treat the people kindly.

Chen Yuan could not control other places; he did not have that much power. But Tangshan was his established base, and it had to be stable, and the people were the foundation.

Perhaps he had other purposes, but as the saying goes, judge by actions, not intentions; by intentions, no one is a saint.

A few days ago, when he was asking Wu Daozi about some matters, the other party also mentioned the people, saying that the most ordinary and common people under heaven were the foundation of a dynasty.

When the former Chu dynasty was overthrown, there were still many people who cherished the grace of the Taizu and did not recognize the Sima family. It was only after two hundred years of their rule that the people gradually forgot the previous dynasty and the situation gradually stabilized.

But according to his observation, for various reasons, the Sima family was not very popular among the people today. The people only had fear of the court, not respect.

After hearing this, Chen Yuan was thoughtful. Perhaps it was precisely because the court was unpopular that he was able to have such a solid reputation in Tangshan, almost like a living god.

At the same time, Wu Daozi also told Chen Yuan that the masses of people were one of the important sources of national fortune.

He did not expect Chen Yuan to become a saint, but he still wanted him to be clear about this.

When the hearts of the people are aligned, that is the true moment when the time is ripe.

Because when the hearts of the people are aligned, it is often the starting point of the Jianghu...

In Chen Yuan's view, perhaps this was part of the way of the emperor. After his uncle saw his ambition, he had been deliberately giving him pointers.

In short, he gained a lot during the half month in Chenjia Village.

It was a worthwhile trip!

......

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Jiangdu Prefecture City.

Chen Yuan returned here, concealing his whereabouts. The storm from the battle with the Tang Clan had not completely dissipated. After all, a prefecture city was different from the vast Jianghu.

There were not many new things happening here every day, and the destruction of the Tang Clan was a thorough piece of big news for the people of Jiangdu Prefecture.

It would take at least a few months for it to completely dissipate.

However, precisely because of this, Chen Yuan learned a lot about himself, including the surge in his ranking on the Wind and Cloud List, directly rising to twenty-first place.

Just one step away from entering the top twenty of the Wind and Cloud List.

He did not find this too surprising. He had already anticipated this step after he had killed Tang Xianzhuo. At that time, he was still wondering if the Ascending Immortal Tower would directly place him in the top twenty.

Now it seemed that the ranking was done according to normal circumstances, nothing surprising.

What really surprised and speechless him was that some people in the Jianghu were praising him too highly, especially Zuo ChengZong, Wei WuQue, Bai ChangQing, and some former opponents who took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire.

They almost shaped him into a peerless genius who dominated an era.

Living in the same era as him was both a blessing and a tragedy.

He had the qualifications of a True Lord...

What?

Why not say that he was the Human Emperor who suppressed all enemies in the world?

Did they really not know the saying "a tree that stands out from the forest will be blown down by the wind"?

He had already been in the limelight so much, but they still did this. If Zuo ChengZong, Wei WuQue, and the others were in front of him, he would really say to them:

"I really ** thank you!!!"

With such a great reputation, why worry about enemies not coming to kill him?

Did they really think that the other party would be so foolish as to keep sending shrimp to him one by one to help him grow?

He looked at the wooden box containing a painting, pondering for a long time. Perhaps his uncle's divination skills were really a little bit amazing.

In this situation, it was impossible for him to have a smooth journey.

The Eastern Ying dwarfs, the Gu family's experts, and even the remnants of the previous dynasty could all attack him.

In that case, he could only use a ruse and, according to his uncle's instructions, actively lure them to the Sunken Blood Lake and put an end to it there!

Of course, Chen Yuan did not place all his hopes on his uncle's methods. His true reliance was still on Senior Moro, who was recovering his primordial spirit within the Imperial Slaughter Saber.

This was his greatest trump card.

And his uncle was not aware of this at all.

When Chen Yuan returned to Jiangdu Prefecture City, the aftermath here had been completely resolved. According to the news he had gathered, there were very few Tang Clan remnants left,

and they were being pursued by the martial artists of Shu Prefecture.

The benefits had also been completely distributed. The Tang Clan's industries and mountain gates in Shu Prefecture had been sold by the ShangGuan family and the Liu family through some means, gaining another considerable profit.

And these benefits were shared equally among the three parties, without the share of those Jianghu martial artists. They had only taken some of the floating wealth accumulated by the Tang Clan.

Liu ZhenZong and ShangGuan Yu were also very clever, each taking two and a half shares, and the lion's share was given to Chen Yuan, who was not present.

ShangGuan Yu was out of brotherly affection, and Liu ZhenZong really wanted to use this to deepen his relationship with Chen Yuan. These aristocratic families had very sharp eyes. Even though it could still be called peaceful now, they were already preparing in advance.

And these were just aristocratic families in the Jianghu that could not be called decisive. Were the immortal sects that had stood for thousands of years also aware of the current situation?

Chen Yuan did not know this, but he thought they should be.

Because there were no fools in the world.

When you treat others as fools, you yourself are the complete fool in the eyes of others!

After understanding some of the current affairs, Chen Yuan embarked on the road to the Sunken Blood Lake. In order to lure those who were hostile to him there, Chen Yuan deliberately revealed some of his tracks while concealing his whereabouts.

Not much, but enough for people to notice that his inevitable destination was the Sunken Blood Lake!

This time, he would have to start a killing spree again!

Enemies were like chives, which had to be cut every once in a while. Now, he only hoped that among the enemies who came, there would be someone who could bring him destiny.

In that case, he would like it even more!

On the way, Chen Yuan also obtained some information about the Sunken Blood Lake through some means, so as to understand the general situation in advance.

This place was located on the border of Shu Prefecture, adjacent to Xue Prefecture. In addition, the lake water was red, hence the name Sunken Blood Lake...

This place was usually deserted and rarely visited, because it was a bit strange. According to legend, this place was an ominous place, and ordinary people who passed by it would hardly survive.

As time passed, the strangeness about this place became even more daunting.

Of course, these were just rumors and not credible.

In order to get more accurate information, Chen Yuan made a special trip to the Ascending Immortal Tower and used his authority to truly understand the situation here. Those strange legends were basically false.

In fact, this place was the mountain gate of a demonic sect hundreds of years ago, but it was destroyed by a great power, who forcibly collapsed this place and formed a depression.

Later, someone dug a river here, so it could be called a lake, but it was still relatively small at that time.

Two hundred years ago, when the Sima family usurped the throne, a troop of soldiers was transferred from Southern Border to defend the king, and fought against a cavalry of the Sima family here.

Unfortunately, they were eventually destroyed by the court.

And the killing and伐 of the two armies forming a battle formation also fought to the point of darkness and chaos here, expanding the lake several times. According to the situation recorded by the Ascending Immortal Tower,

On that day, hundreds of thousands of soldiers fought on both sides, and the blood that flowed out dyed the lake water red.

Later, the blood-red lake water never dissipated. Someone suspected and came to investigate, only to find that there was a red sand mine at the bottom of the lake.

It was knocked out in the process of the battle, and it has been dyed red ever since.

The source of the name "Sunken Blood Lake" is largely due to this. As for the other small part, it is because this place is indeed a bit strange,

Even a leaf will sink quickly.

A warrior once refused to believe it and wanted to walk on the water, but eventually drowned here.

Since then, the evil legend of the Sunken Blood Lake has gradually spread.

Overall, there was nothing too surprising. Chen Yuan did not delay after understanding, but continued to move forward, and continued to deliberately reveal some traces.

After several days, Chen Yuan finally crossed half of Shu Prefecture and arrived at his destination, the Sunken Blood Lake!

On the way, some nearby people persuaded him to take a detour and not take the risk, saying that this lake had buried a lot of people, but Chen Yuan refused with a smile.

Looking at the Sunken Blood Lake, which could not be seen to the end, Chen Yuan took a deep breath.

This place was indeed as recorded by the Ascending Immortal Tower, completely red. At first glance, it really had the meaning of being dyed red by blood, but he did not smell the slightest bloody smell.

Chen Yuan squatted down and put his hand in the lake water, his eyes slightly pensive.

According to the situation indicated by the previous opportunity, the so-called spiritual wood that could help him understand the meaning of heaven and earth was in the lake, so... should he take it now,

Or wait a little longer?

After thinking for a moment, Chen Yuan finally suppressed his impulse and prepared to take his opportunity after solving the coming enemies.

Otherwise, if he really fell into enlightenment and happened to encounter the coming enemies, it would be a bit bad for him.

Cultivation, especially when comprehending, it is best to be single-minded and undisturbed.

After suppressing his excited mood, Chen Yuan was even looking forward to the people who wanted to kill him appearing as soon as possible, not too procrastinating, so as not to delay his time.

But to his surprise, he waited until the sky gradually darkened, and there was no movement around.

Seeing this situation, Chen Yuan thought about it and decided to wait a little longer...

The next day, the dim sky regained its daylight. Chen Yuan sat cross-legged alone on a blue stone by the Sunken Blood Lake all night. When he opened his eyes, his eyes were inevitably a little disappointed.

Why... isn't he here yet?

My reputation is already so great, why not hurry up and attack me, what are you waiting for?

This day happened to be the second day of the second month of Jingtai's ninth year, the day when the dragon raises its head.

Seeing that no one was disturbing him, Chen Yuan continued to immerse his mind in cultivation. He would wait another day. If the other party still did not show up, then he would not wait.

He would directly take away the opportunity and then quickly conceal his whereabouts.

He, Chen, still had many things to do, and he did not have the leisure to play with them here.

Time passed slowly. At noon, when the Yang energy was at its most prosperous, Chen Yuan, who was meditating, heard the long-lost voice of Senior Moro in his ear.

He said:

"Here they come."

'Here they come!'

Hearing this sentence, Chen Yuan immediately opened his eyes, and his eyes instantly lit up.

Finally... here they come!

And when they came, it was not a small movement.

Black clouds came from all directions, carrying a surging killing intent, and the terrifying aura made people palpitate.

"The scene is not small."

Chen Yuan looked up and looked around, understanding the other party's plan. This was to block all his retreat routes, and a large formation had been formed around him without him noticing.

And... it was a siege!

"Chen Yuan, you made me look for you, hiding in this place!"

A hoarse voice resounded from the black clouds in all directions, carrying a huge pressure.

Chen Yuan smiled, hide?

He had been waiting here for a long time!

"Chen has also been waiting for you for a long time."

Chen Yuan did not show any fear, and faced the black clouds directly.

In the void, the black clouds in all directions converged into one, and a ghost face the size of a hundred feet slowly appeared, looking down at Chen Yuan indifferently.

Like looking at an ant.

That was a contempt from the bone.

"Very good, worthy of being the number one genius in the Central Plains, with extraordinary courage. It's a pity, what I like to kill the most are those so-called peerless geniuses,

You... are no exception."

"This place is a good place to be buried, Sunken Blood Lake, Chen Yuan, not bad, not bad..."

The hoarse voice came from within the ghost face black cloud.

"Yes, this is indeed a good place to be buried, but who will be sunk here is still unknown. You are too happy too early."

Chen Yuan smiled lightly.

"I know you have some reliance, otherwise you wouldn't be so calm, but I have searched every inch of the land within a hundred miles, and no one is hiding here.

With yourself alone, can you resist a Transformation Yang True Person?

Who gave you the confidence, you might as well say it, maybe, I really will be afraid." The ghost face mask smiled, looking a little neurotic.

"It's easy to say, but you have been hiding your head and showing your tail, which is a bit too unfashionable. What kind of sacred being are you, dare to show yourself and let Chen have a look?"

Chen Yuan stared at the ghost face and said loudly.

He really wanted to know which party the people who came from were.

A Transformation Yang True Person showing up to intercept and kill him was indeed enough to look up to him, knowing that with the means of a Grandmaster, even the top ten in strength could not recklessly say that they could kill him.

"I really don't know whether to admire your courage or despise your ignorance. Okay, since you want to know my identity and be a knowing ghost,

Then I will satisfy you."

"I am the Fourth Yama of the Seven Kill Hall, Reincarnation. Someone specifically approached the Seven Kill Hall to buy your life, and for this, they did not hesitate to ask me to come out of the mountain. How is it, are you satisfied?"

The hundred-foot ghost face announced his name.

Chen Yuan nodded very seriously:

"Satisfied."

Although he was a little surprised that it was the Yama of the Seven Kill Hall who took action, he was not too shocked. With Senior Moro here, even if the legendary Palace Master of the Seven Kill Hall came in person, he would not be afraid.

Let alone just a Yama.

It was the person who bought his life who was a little strange. After all, the price of the Seven Kill Hall was very expensive, and it was completely better to do it yourself, unless he didn't want to reveal his identity.

Could it be... who?

Who wants him to die so much?

"Dying in my hands, you can be considered worthy of the name of the number one genius in the Central Plains. It's a pity that if you had joined the Seven Kill Hall, you wouldn't have this disaster today."

Reincarnation Yama said.

"Just you alone?"

There was some disappointment in Chen Yuan's eyes. Under his Sky Eye, there was no luck revealed. He had been waiting for so long in vain.

"What?"

Reincarnation Yama was a little surprised. Could it be that Chen Yuan had lost his mind?

"It's nothing, just a little disappointed. I've been waiting for so long in vain."

"Want to scare me away? You can't do it with just a mouth."

"Scare you away? There's no need. Since you're here, then send your life here. Speaking of which, I was also intercepted and killed by people from your Seven Kill Hall when I was in the Condensing Gang Realm.

I have always kept these grudges in my heart. Today, let's temporarily settle them. Presumably, the fall of a Yama is enough to make the Seven Kill Hall feel pain."

"Arrogant, I'd like to see what kind of ability you have to dare to utter such arrogant words in front of me!"

In an instant, a huge pressure enveloped Chen Yuan.

"Okay, then let Yama see!"

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