In his eyes, Gu He's body shimmered with an extremely rich cyan light. That was the glow of destiny, the Son of Destiny had finally arrived!

His arrival was so sudden and unexpected that it filled his heart with joy.

He estimated that this instance of destiny was likely related to Core Formation because the most pressing need he faced was precisely that: Core Formation!

The only pity was that they were currently in Martial Emperor City, making it inconvenient to act for the time being. Otherwise, he would definitely have made the other party contribute their destiny to fulfill his long-cherished wish.

"Mm."

Chen Yuan didn't show any unusual expression, giving a slight nod, neither warm nor cold.

But this attitude directly displeased Gu He, making him feel that Chen Yuan was looking down on him, comparing him to those guys after the top ten on the Hidden Dragon List.

No matter what, he was the direct descendant of the Gu family, a former top five on the Hidden Dragon List, but now he was being ignored. How could that leave him calm? If it were any other time, he would have tolerated it.

But Yu Qingyan was by his side, so he couldn't be too patient.

Otherwise, how would he capture the beauty's heart in the future?

"I've long heard that Brother Chen is extraordinarily strong. Seeing you today, I can see it's true. Brother Chen alone can hold off everyone present. Gu is most impressed." Gu He forced a smile onto his face, wanting to dig a pit for Chen Yuan.

But how could Chen Yuan not see through that?

He gave Gu He a faint glance:

"Chen has also long heard of Brother Gu, who used to be in the top five of the Hidden Dragon List."

"You..."

Gu He's tone faltered. These words were practically stabbing him in the heart. This was his shame, being repeatedly pushed out of the top five, and now he could only rank seventh.

On ordinary days, none of the guards around him dared to mention this!

Yu Qingyan's beautiful eyes flickered, and her lips parted slightly beneath her veil as she asked telepathically:

"Does Brother Chen have a feud with Gu He?"

"What's it to you?"

Yu Qingyan: "..."

This was the first time a man had spoken to her like this. Usually, when those men saw her, they would try to curry favor with her. She didn't expect Chen Yuan to be like this.

It was just as she had sensed in Dream Swamp Mountain before.

This person was arrogant and aloof, seemingly polite but keeping people at arm's length.

Yes, that was Chen Yuan's intention. He was being polite to Yu Qingyan because of Shen Yanshu, but the other party was sending a telepathic message like this. Without thinking, he knew there must be trouble.

And he didn't want to get involved in any trouble.

Even if she was stunningly beautiful, if he didn't want to sleep with her, then she wasn't that important in his eyes, and he wouldn't do anything for her.

Taking a deep breath, Yu Qingyan suppressed her discomfort and continued:

"If Brother Chen also has a feud with Gu He, could you do me a favor?"

"Heh... no."

"It's just a matter of lifting a finger."

"Fairy Yu makes it sound simple, but I hope you understand that we don't have that deep of a friendship. Why should Chen help you?"

"Is it possible because of Junior Sister Shen?"

"Are you threatening me? Do you know what price those who have dared to threaten me have paid?"

"That's not what I meant, Brother Chen. Please don't misunderstand. It's just that Junior Sister Shen and I are like sisters. Helping me is also helping Junior Sister Shen."

Yu Qingyan knew very well the relationship between Chen Yuan and Shen Yanshu.

Those few days when Junior Sister Shen left, she definitely hadn't been doing anything good.

"How Yanshu entered the Goddess Palace, you and I both understand. Don't use that to threaten me, understand? If you really want me to help you deal with this trouble, Gu He, you can.

But after I kill him, you help me resolve the Gu family's trouble."

Yu Qingyan was shocked. She didn't expect Chen Yuan to want to kill Gu He at the drop of a hat. Good heavens, she just wanted Chen Yuan to help her get rid of Gu He.

But she wasn't thinking of killing him!

If she really could kill him, there would be no need to ask Chen Yuan for help.

"This... I can't agree to that. I just..."

"Then there's no need for you to say anything."

Chen Yuan gave her a faint glance.

If she couldn't help him with anything, why should he help her?

Everything in the world is an equal exchange.

"I..."

"Unless you can offer something that moves my heart, otherwise, we're not related in any way. Why should I help you?"

"I can offer Yuan Crystals."

"Do you think I lack that?"

"Then what does Brother Chen want?"

Hearing these words, the corners of Chen Yuan's mouth turned up in a smile. As expected, under his guidance, the other party had asked this question. He sent a telepathic message:

"Then you must promise me one request."

"What request?"

"This matter is to be determined and cannot be refused."

"This..."

"Otherwise, there's no point in discussing it."

Yu Qingyan stared at Chen Yuan:

"In that case, then forget it."

"Then let's forget it."

Hearing these words, a look of surprise flashed in Yu Qingyan's eyes, and she quickly said:

"I can promise you, but it must be within my capabilities."

"That's fine."

He had gotten a request for free, so it wasn't a loss.

Because no matter what, since Gu He possessed destiny, he had to die. That was the price he had to pay. Moreover, this enmity seemed to be able to help her share some of the burden.

If Gu He didn't have destiny on him, then he would never have helped Yu Qingyan.

It was just that he wanted to kill Gu He, and Yu Qingyan also wanted to get rid of Gu He's pursuit, it was just a convenient side effect.

He had always been very purposeful in his actions and wouldn't change his character because of a woman.

"How does Brother Chen want to help me solve this trouble, Gu He?"

"You just want to get rid of Gu He's entanglement. Just push it all onto Chen. You can..."

Yu Qingyan hesitated for a moment and nodded imperceptibly.

Gu He, who was on the side, watched Chen Yuan and Yu Qingyan flirting with each other, and a burst of anger couldn't help but rise in his heart. If the other party wasn't Chen Yuan, then he would definitely teach him a good lesson.

Yu Qingyan was his possession, how could he let someone steal his love?

As the direct descendant of the Gu family, a favored son of heaven, what kind of woman couldn't he find? The reason why he had been tirelessly pursuing Yu Qingyan was not only because of her stunning beauty but also because she possessed the Taiyin Physique!

This news was obtained by the Gu family at a huge cost from the Ascending Immortal Tower. There were definitely no more than five people in the world who knew this news!

And he possessed the Sun Physique, the two were complementary physiques. If they cultivated together, the Yin and Yang would harmonize, and he could hope to see his cultivation skyrocket in a short period of time.

He was planning to save it for when he stayed in the Transformation Yang Realm.

Therefore, he had always wanted to obtain her, and in his eyes, Yu Qingyan would be his sooner or later. He would never allow anyone to desecrate her.

As for the Goddess Palace disciples never marrying out, that was just because no one had paid a huge price.

If she was fond of him, the Gu family would definitely pay the price for this, making the Goddess Palace satisfied...

"Fairy Yu, then let's meet again another day."

Chen Yuan smiled faintly.

"Okay."

Yu Qingyan smiled brightly, and her bright eyes curved.

After speaking, Chen Yuan said "Let's go" to Zhang Xuan and the others behind him, and then directly ignored Gu He and turned around and left, causing the Hidden Dragon List talents who were watching to laugh.

They had also long been displeased with Gu He's superior attitude, but most people's strengths weren't that strong, or they weren't willing to form a feud with the Gu family because of a woman.

That was why they had been enduring it all along.

Now that they saw the domineering Chen Yuan directly ignoring Gu He, many people felt much more comfortable. Some of them were afraid of the Gu family's power, but some weren't.

This person had always acted without restraint, killing even people from the five great families, and had considerable power behind him.

If they couldn't deal with him, it was good to have someone who could.

Shangguan Yu glanced at Gu He, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Like the others, he also disliked Gu He's behavior very much. Relying on the Gu family's power, he was arrogant and needed someone to teach him a lesson. Brother Chen was indeed Brother Chen.

He didn't give him any face at all.

Gu He's face turned pale, and after Chen Yuan walked away, he said in a low voice:

"Fairy Yu, Chen Yuan's actions are too ruthless and arrogant. Gu thinks it's best for Fairy to avoid getting too close to such a person, otherwise, you may get burned."

Yu Qingyan, thinking of Chen Yuan's words before, looked straight at the distant void and said faintly:

"Young Master Gu should not follow me anymore, I'm afraid Chen Yuan will misunderstand."

"What!!!"

Gu He's eyes were shocked!

......

......

Walking to the edge of the top floor, Ye Chenbai pointed to the scene below and smiled:

"Brother Chen, how is the scenery here?"

"Not bad, commanding a view of all the mountains."

Chen Yuan stood with his hands behind his back and glanced around below.

Looking down on all living beings, like an immortal god.

He finally understood why some people liked to stand on high places and watch below. The scene was indeed very shocking, and a sense of ambition would inevitably arise.

It was like stepping on everyone under his feet.

Shangguan Yu exclaimed:

"Entering Martial Emperor City, one can truly know the essence of the world."

"This place is even better than the capital." Zhang Xuan echoed.

Ye Chenbai nodded and smiled:

"Ye went to the capital a year ago. In comparison, it's indeed not as good as this place, but this is also human nature. Counting it, my Martial Emperor City has been established for nearly a thousand years.

And the imperial court is only over two hundred years old..."

"Brother Ye, the Ascending Immortal Battle is about to begin, can you reveal some inside information? What will the rules be for this year's Ascending Immortal Battle?" Shangguan Yu turned his gaze and said in a low voice.

Ye Chenbai hesitated for a moment and suggested:

"It is said that this year's Ascending Immortal Battle is not just a ring battle. It's very different from previous years. Everyone should be careful."

"How so?" Zhang Xuan asked.

"Ye's position is still too low after all. I only have a half-baked understanding of the specific situation. Saying too much would only be misleading. In short, everyone should be careful."

"Envoy Chen."

Just as a few people were talking, someone approached from behind.

The few people turned their heads at the same time. The man's long hair was casually tied back, and he was wearing a black python-patterned robe with a light gold belt with patterns around his waist.

His face was handsome, with sword-like eyebrows and peach blossom-like eyes. A temperament that was different from that of the martial artists of the Jianghu surrounded him.

"Who are you?"

Chen Yuan's gaze shifted slightly. He actually felt a faint sense of danger from this person. Although it wasn't as strong as Xuan Ming, it wasn't far off.

Moreover, his appearance was also very unfamiliar, as if he had just come to the top floor.

He came straight to him as soon as he came up, that's interesting.

The handsome man smiled faintly, held a folding fan, and cupped his hands:

"Wei Wuque from Northern Liang."

As soon as these words came out, the gazes of several people, including Chen Yuan, instantly froze.

The Prince of Northern Liang, Wei Wuque!

"So it's His Highness the Prince." Chen Yuan returned the salute with a cupped hand.

Zhang Xuan and the others also announced their names one by one.

As a powerful regional official and the son of one of the two great kings with different surnames in the current dynasty, his status in the imperial court was indeed inferior to that of the crown prince, but it was still much higher than that of some unfavored princes.

Moreover, the other party came forward to speak politely, and the few people would naturally not be rude.

Wei Wuque didn't only care about Chen Yuan and ignore Shangguan Yu and the others. He also cupped his hands one by one and smiled:

"Wei has also long heard the names of several of you. It is a great honor to meet you today."

"His Highness the Prince is too kind." Shangguan Yu then smiled.

Wei Wuque had a faint smile on his face, and his gaze gathered on Chen Yuan:

"Even in the wild land of Northern Liang, I have long heard of Brother Chen's name and admired him very much. Starting from humble beginnings, he has directly entered Qingyun in just over a year, ranking first on the Hidden Dragon List. This is truly an unprecedented feat. To be honest, a large part of my coming here this time was for Brother Chen."

"Oh?"

"Wei has no friends these years and just wants to make friends with Brother Chen, with no other intentions."

"Brother Wei is joking. How can someone of Your Highness's status look up to Chen's mere first place on the Hidden Dragon List?"

"Brother Chen is the one who is really joking. Brother Chen has done an unprecedented feat, killing two Grandmasters in the Profound Realm. This year's Ascending Immortal Battle is even called the most difficult battle in nearly a hundred years. How can Wei not admire you?"

"As for status, everyone knows their own affairs. Northern Liang is trapped in a corner of the land and has the great enemy of the Northern Barbarians. To be honest, it's really not as carefree as a few of you brothers in the Central Plains."

Wei Wuque said in a deep voice.

Chen Yuan smiled and didn't say much.

After that, Wei Wuque found some topics, and they chatted quite happily. The other party didn't put on the airs of the Prince of Northern Liang and treated him equally.

After all, although the backgrounds of the few people present weren't as good as Wei Wuque's, they basically all had strong backgrounds.

After chatting for a while, Wei Wuque walked to Chen Yuan's side imperceptibly. Then, his gaze looked down and said casually:

"Such a scene deserves the reputation of the number one city in the world."

"Brother Wei, just say whatever you have to say."

If there's nothing to be gained, one won't go to the temple. The other party said he wanted to make friends, but Chen Yuan estimated that there must be something else, otherwise, why didn't Wei Wuque go to make friends with the other Hidden Dragon List talents?

So he went straight to the point.

A look of surprise flashed in Wei Wuque's eyes, but he quickly reacted and couldn't help but say:

"Brother Chen is really quick to speak."

"I just don't want to beat around the bush."

"This... Brother Chen is indeed as rumored, with a strong personality, oh well, then Wei will state his intentions. To be honest, Wei wants to do a deal with Brother Chen this time."

"Tell me about it."

"The reason why my father sent Wei here this time was for the Ascending Immortal Fruit. This thing is of great use to my father. If Brother Chen can win the first place in the Ascending Immortal Battle,

Wei hopes to exchange this thing. Brother Chen, don't worry, Wei knows how precious this thing is and will definitely not let Brother Chen suffer. Although the Northern Liang Royal Mansion is not as good as the imperial palace's inner treasury,

It can also be considered to have some rare and exotic objects, including treasures that enhance the soul that are better than the Ascending Immortal Fruit, and spiritual objects that can assist in Core Formation.

As long as Brother Chen is willing to agree, you can choose one of these... no... three. If Brother Chen is not satisfied in the end, then Wei will never force it."

Wei Wuque's tone was very sincere, and he didn't use the power of the Northern Liang Royal Mansion at all, and he clearly knew Chen Yuan's character.

"With the power of the Northern Liang Royal Mansion, it doesn't seem too difficult to exchange for the Ascending Immortal Fruit from Martial Emperor City, right?" Chen Yuan asked.

The reason why Dao Shrine placed their hopes on him was because their own identities needed to be kept secret, and it was not good for them to come forward. Furthermore, the price on the Martial Emperor City side was probably also very high.

It was not worth the loss, so it was better to use Chen Yuan.

"There are indeed other Ascending Immortal Fruits in Martial Emperor City. It is impossible to only produce one fruit every ten years, but the price to be paid is too great, and it is not worth the loss."

This was Wei Wuque's answer.

"If this thing is not useful, then it wouldn't be a big deal for Chen to give it to Brother Wei, but the cultivation technique Chen practices urgently needs this thing, so I'm sorry to disappoint Brother Wei."

Wei Wuque smiled and said:

"Since that's the case, then Wei can't possibly take what's not mine, so let's just forget about it. I do hope that Brother Chen can win this thing."

"Thank you for Brother Wei's kind words."

After that, the two talked for a few more words. Suddenly, a powerful aura came from afar, and two figures flew through the air and headed straight for Ascending Immortal Tower.

Standing on the top floor, everyone present could feel this terrifying sense of oppression.

But soon, another powerful aura directly blocked the aura of that powerhouse, and a thick male voice sounded:

"I wonder which True Person has come?"

The person who released the aura laughed heartily, and the deep demonic energy around him slowly dissipated, revealing his true face. He was wearing a black robe, with simple patterns embroidered on his chest.

With his long hair scattered, his eyes were bright, and his thick eyebrows, combined with his square face, gave off an extremely domineering aura:

"Song Zhilun from Heavenly Demon Palace greets Tower Master Fang!"

"So it's the famous Imprisoning Heaven Demon Venerate, Fang has failed to welcome you from afar, please come in for a chat."

The voice inside Ascending Immortal Tower directly stated the identity of the person who came.

Chen Yuan's gaze shifted and gathered on the two figures standing in the void.

Imprisoning Heaven Demon Venerate, Song Zhilun, the head of the four great Demon Venerates of Heavenly Demon Palace!

He had naturally heard of him, as he was also a well-known powerhouse in the Jianghu.

And the other figure next to him should be the current Holy Son of Heavenly Demon Palace, Wei Wuyai, who ranked third on the Hidden Dragon List!

When Chen Yuan's gaze gathered on Wei Wuyai and Song Zhilun, Wei Wuyai also looked at Chen Yuan. The two sides looked at each other, and their gazes froze slightly.

He was wearing a mysterious black armor, with his long hair tied up. His appearance was no less than Wei Wuque's, the only difference being that he didn't look handsome, but rather domineering!

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The supporting role of the leader Black Duke, Song Zhilun, the head of the four great Demon Venerates of Heavenly Demon Palace, Imprisoning Heaven Demon Venerate, is presented!