These events happening in the world seem like localized issues, but they actually harbor enormous crises. However, for Chen Yuan, the court's crisis is his opportunity.

He doesn't know what others are plotting; he only needs to know what he should do.

The more chaos, the better. Only when conflicts reach their peak will they erupt completely one day, and the chaotic era will truly arrive!

Chen Yuan didn't dwell on it too much, simply instructing Madam Xu to order an acceleration of troop expansion and grain purchasing. He also ordered the deployment of formations on all key roads in Tangshan, just in case!

He had already begun preparations when he decided to rebel, accumulating grain, building high walls, and training troops rapidly. But now that signs of trouble were emerging everywhere, he had to accelerate even further.

The disturbances in other places, such as overseas, Youzhou, and Lanzhou, were irrelevant to him, but the conflict between Liangshan in Xuezhou and the Seven Killings Hall was related.

He was preparing to take action against Liangshan, to harvest destiny from Song Lun's body.

Of course, this would have to wait until after he returned from Nanzhou!

After half a month of seclusion, Chen Yan Shu and the others had arrived in Tangshan. Chen Yuan specially set aside his cultivation to spend a few good days with Madam Xu and Chen Yan Shu.

His time was limited, and he couldn't be by their side at all times. In the limited time he had, he naturally wanted to make it up to them.

And with the surge in his physical body realm, his physique far surpassed what it was before. Even a threesome was no problem. Madam Xu and Chen Yan Shu were quite skilled in calligraphy, being daughters of wealthy families after all.

Chen Yuan, on the other hand, was much worse. So, after gaining their consent, he took their calligraphy and began copying it, copying for a whole night.

His brushwork greatly improved.

Although he couldn't be called a master calligrapher, he could definitely be considered extraordinary.

At first, Chen Yuan was just copying, copying furiously. Later, feeling that his own calligraphy skills were sufficient, Chen Yuan had the seal master open up and stamp his name.

After that, he began to write wildly in cursive script, with thick strokes and a sword-like tip. Each stroke seemed like a martial arts move. Such terrifying cursive calligraphy immediately shocked Madam Xu and Chen Yan Shu.

They were horrified and frightened by Chen Yuan's talent, and they each had to light a cigarette and smoke for half a quarter of an hour to recover.

At this time, Chen Yuan's rigid and powerful cursive script had already pierced through the paper below. He exhaled a breath of stale air, shook the black ink from his brush, and tied it around his waist…

Because Shangguan Hong and Yu Qingyan were still a bit shy and unwilling to let Chen Yuan copy their calligraphy, he could only give up. He had originally wanted to see the teaching levels of the Shangguan family and the Divine Maiden Palace.

It seemed that he would probably have to wait for a future opportunity to copy theirs.

His time was still relatively tight. He had previously promised Su Ziyue that he would go to Nanzhou to help her suppress the backlash of her cultivation technique, and she had given him a one-month grace period.

To date, more than twenty days had passed.

Chen Yuan naturally wouldn't arrive right on time. Su Ziyue said one month, but she could probably only last for a month at most. The sooner he went, the better he could help her.

After arranging some matters for Madam Xu, Chen Yuan was ready to leave again.

Madam Xu had a high reputation in Tangshan, after all, she had been in charge for a long time. Chen Yuan was at ease leaving things to her. In addition, Shangguan Hong and Chen Yan Shu didn't plan to leave in a short time.

Before coming to Tangshan, Shangguan Hong had already informed her father, Shangguan Tiehong, and the other party didn't say much, even happy to see it happen. Anyway, the marriage contract had been made, and if they really wanted to do something in advance, they could accept it.

As for Chen Yan Shu, it was even simpler. She hadn't seen Chen Yuan for a long time and missed him dearly. Before coming, she had also asked for leave from her master and elders, planning to travel in the martial world for a period of time.

And the Tangshan Prefecture was the martial world she had chosen.

Since they weren't leaving, Yu Qingyan was embarrassed to leave, so she didn't mention anything about leaving. It is worth mentioning that Chen Yuan had already given the Fire Kirin's body to Madam Xu.

She sent someone to the Hidden Weapon Valley to gather all the forging masters to create a top-grade spiritual weapon, or even a divine weapon, for him.

Although the Hidden Weapon Valley had declined, its strength had far surpassed what it was before in recent years with Chen Yuan's secret support. Relying on its profound heritage, it had now returned to being the number one weapon forging force in Shuzhou.

He trusted the Hidden Weapon Valley with the Fire Kirin. In addition, he didn't know any other forging masters. If he were to go and find one, the time it would take would be even longer.

It was far more convenient to do it this way.

And if they could forge a divine weapon, it would also enhance the power of the Hidden Weapon Valley, allowing those forging masters to accumulate experience. Anyway, the materials were already the best in the human world, and it wouldn't be too bad.

On this day, Chen Yuan departed.

He didn't alarm too many people, only Madam Xu and Yu Qingyan and a few others knew, oh, and his cheap disciple Shi Yi and Yue Shan and others.

In addition to practicing calligraphy, he had also taken the time to meet these old subordinates, giving them a lot of pointers. He also hoped that Yue Shan and Mo Donghe and the others would grow up as soon as possible.

Their current cultivation was still too weak…

"Be careful when you're outside." A hint of love and worry flashed in Madam Xu's eyes as she whispered her instructions.

"Don't worry, Madam."

Chen Yuan patted Madam Xu and Chen Yan Shu's hands, winked at Shangguan Hong, and then made eye contact with Yu Qingyan, nodding slightly.

There were many things to say before parting, but at the time of parting, it seemed that there was nothing to say.

The atmosphere was quiet for a few breaths, and Chen Yuan turned to disappear into the void. Seeing his departing back, Yu Qingyan struggled for a moment and suddenly said:

"Wait…"

Chen Yuan looked back at her:

"Is there anything else, Fairy Yu?"

"I…" Yu Qingyan looked hesitant, and couldn't help but glance at Madam Xu and Chen Yan Shu. They immediately understood, and the corners of their mouths turned up, looking at Yu Qingyan with meaningful expressions.

"Well, I'm going to be busy, you guys say goodbye." Madam Xu smiled faintly, nodded to Chen Yuan, and turned to leave.

"I… I'm going too."

Shangguan Hong also noticed that the atmosphere in the courtyard was not right, and quickly followed in Madam Xu's footsteps.

In a blink of an eye, only Chen Yuan, Chen Yan Shu, and Yu Qingyan were left in the small courtyard. Chen Yan Shu looked at her always aloof senior sister with a slightly scrutinizing gaze.

The look in her eyes was the same as Madam Xu, full of deep meaning.

"Senior sister, then I'll leave first."

After saying that, she giggled and turned to leave.

After Chen Yan Shu closed the courtyard door, Chen Yuan continued to ask:

"What does the fairy want to say?"

Yu Qingyan felt a little uncomfortable under Chen Yuan's gaze, and said after a long silence:

"You said before that you wanted to use Taiyin Qi to improve your cultivation?"

"Yes."

"I owed you a favor before. If you really want it, I will repay you." After Yu Qingyan finished speaking, she quickly turned her head away from Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan raised his eyebrows:

"Didn't my cousin say it wasn't possible?"

"I… I don't like owing people favors… After thinking about it, it's better to repay it as soon as possible."

"This… You are my cousin, how can Chen take advantage of your kindness?" Chen Yuan said in a deep voice.

"You…" Yu Qingyan was dumbfounded. Clearly, these were all words he had said before. She had mustered her courage to say this, but Chen Yuan actually refused.

For a moment, she didn't know how to answer.

"Alright, fairy, go back first, let's talk about this another day." The corner of Chen Yuan's mouth curled up in a smile. It was boring to just do that kind of thing.

And he didn't need Taiyin Qi to improve his cultivation right now. His cultivation had just skyrocketed, and he was only stabilizing his realm. He couldn't be too hasty right now.

Furthermore, Yu Qingyan's current cultivation was too weak, and that Taiyin Qi would be of little use to him.

If she could break through to Huayang, then absorbing that power would be the best way to maximize the benefits. In addition, although his second uncle Chen Huaiyi had betrothed Yu Qingyan to him, if it were to happen so quickly, it was estimated that his father would not feel good about it.

"Chen Yuan!"

Yu Qingyan couldn't help but roar, seemingly a little angry.

When Chen Yuan said it before, she wasn't happy and resisted in her heart. After passing the barrier in her heart, when she personally opened her mouth, Chen Yuan was unwilling, and she was even more unhappy in her heart.

"Cousin, goodbye!"

Hehe smiled, Chen Yuan looked at Yu Qingyan, who was a little frustrated, turned and disappeared into the void, leaving behind only a Yu Qingyan with a shy and angry face, clenching her fists.

…

…

After leaving Tangshan again, Chen Yuan went straight back to Shuzhou City and met the Jin envoy Lu Renyi. The other party had done a good job during this time, maintaining order on the one hand, and fully investigating the traces of the Wusheng Sect demons on the other.

And because he had surrendered to Chen Yuan before, Lu Renyi was even more respectful to Chen Yuan. After seeing him, he immediately reported the previous gains of the Guangming Temple and the movements of the court as if he was familiar with all of them.

"You've done well." Chen Yuan sat at the head and gave a word of praise.

"It is an honor for this subordinate to be praised by the lord." Lu Renyi had a look of joy on his face. Although he was a little flattering, it didn't seem fake, but like words from the heart.

"Renyi, you are too modest."

"Lord… You…"

Lu Renyi laughed, and was about to compliment Chen Yuan a few words when a patrol guard entered the Xuntian Hall and bowed:

"Divine Envoy, Bai Changqing of Mount Shu is requesting an audience."

"Bai Changqing?" Chen Yuan's eyes moved. Since the last time after the Ascension War, he had not seen this person again. In addition to him, there were many old acquaintances, such as Xuanming of Lingshan and Wei Wuyai of the Heavenly Demon Palace.

It was said that they were all in retreat.

Unexpectedly, he came now. As for the meaning behind it, if he guessed correctly, it should be the meaning of Mount Shu. After all, he was now the highest official in the three southern states in name.

Well… except for Prince Zhennan, Nangong Lie.

"Invite him in."

Chen Yuan ordered.

"Yes."

The patrol guard bowed and quickly retreated.

Bai Changqing was an old acquaintance, but their friendship was not very deep. Therefore, Chen Yuan did not personally get up to greet him, but simply waited in the hall.

Not long after, Bai Changqing, dressed in white and with a dust-free temperament, walked into the Xuntian Hall led by a Xuntian Guard. At a glance, he saw Chen Yuan sitting at the head.

His eyes were a little complicated. Compared to their previous meeting, the gap between them was too great now. Even the identity of the contemporary senior brother of Mount Shu did not qualify him to sit on an equal footing with him.

The Dan realm and the Huayang were not on the same level at all.

Chen Yuan's current status was comparable to that of the Five Elders of Mount Shu.

And just a year ago, they had fought each other, their cultivation levels were similar, only his strength was slightly stronger than his.

"Bai Changqing of Mount Shu, greets Marquis Wu'an!"

Bai Changqing quickly sorted out his thoughts and cupped his fists in greeting.

"Brother Bai is too polite, come, please…" Chen Yuan nodded.

Lu Renyi was very sensible. Seeing that someone was visiting, he didn't disturb them. He immediately cupped his hands and took his leave, nodding to Bai Changqing as he left, greeting him.

"Long time no see, Brother Bai's demeanor is even better than before." Chen Yuan could sense Bai Changqing's current approximate cultivation level, which should be at the peak of the virtual Dan and below the real Dan.

His cultivation speed was actually considered very fast.

Bai Changqing shook his head:

"Compared to Brother Chen, Changqing's meager cultivation is really not worth mentioning." Bai Changqing gave a wry smile, but it was also the truth.

Chen Yuan smiled, not continuing to say more on this topic. He had heard enough compliments, he had already won too much. He turned and asked, "Brother Bai, are you here today because of something important?"

He had been in Shuzhou for some time, but there had been no movement from Mount Shu. Now that he had come, he estimated that there must be something, so he directly got straight to the point.

"There are indeed some things. Some time ago, Bai was in retreat, otherwise he would have come to Shuzhou City to see Brother Chen long ago. This trip is entrusted by my master to deliver an invitation to Brother Chen."

Bai Changqing responded.

"Invitation?"

Chen Yuan was a little surprised. He had been quite busy recently and had not paid attention to the movements of Mount Shu.

"More than a month later, it will be the Sword Tomb Festival of Mount Shu, held every ten years. I am here to invite Brother Chen to watch the ceremony." Bai Changqing quickly explained to Chen Yuan.

"Who will be participating?"

"All real people above Huayang in Shuzhou will be sent an invitation. In addition, all sword practitioners in the world, as long as their cultivation reaches Tongxuan and above, can come…"

In Bai Changqing's narrative, Chen Yuan also had some understanding of this Sword Tomb Festival. The Sword Tomb was the place where the protective swords left behind by the disciples of Mount Shu after their death were stored.

There were ordinary precious weapons, rare spiritual weapons, and top-grade divine weapons.

The Sword Tomb Festival was to worship these swords. In addition, qualified disciples would be allowed to enter and choose a sword for their own use. Although Mount Shu disciples raised swords from a young age, if they were accidentally broken, or if they had other ideas, they could also have the opportunity to go to the Sword Tomb again. If they were compatible with the sword, the elders of Mount Shu would take action to help the disciple eliminate some of the obstacles within it.

Making the disciple more handy.

The Sword Tomb Festival was held every ten years, with a grand event every hundred years. Usually, only the centennial grand festival would invite the strong from all over the world, while the decennial small festival would invite masters from Shuzhou.

Sword practitioners could also enter the Sword Tomb, and if they had the opportunity to be compatible with a sword, Mount Shu would directly give it away.

It could be called the well-deserved holy land of swordsmanship, the immortal gate that all sword cultivators in the world yearned for.

And this time, it was a small festival.

Logically speaking, such a small festival was not worth Chen Yuan's personal visit, but he was in charge of Shuzhou, and was the upstart of the world today. Mount Shu would send an invitation for both personal and rational reasons.

As for whether to go or not, that was secondary.

Chen Yuan was silent for a moment and replied:

"If there is nothing else, Chen will go and take a look, but if I can't get away, I will not be able to go to Mount Shu at that time."

He had too many things on his hands, and it was not necessary to go specifically for a Sword Tomb Festival.

"It doesn't matter, Brother Chen is an important official of the court and is busy with official duties. Bai is just sending an invitation, and everything will depend on whether Brother Chen has any free time at that time."

Bai Changqing smiled faintly.

For the first immortal gate in Shuzhou, and even the top force in the entire world, Chen Yuan actually valued it very much. He placed his future foundation in Shuzhou, and was bound to be involved with Mount Shu.

If he could build a good relationship, it would be beneficial and harmless in the future.

If he became hostile, with his current strength, he would still be far from being able to overthrow an immortal gate.

"I have long heard of the name of the immortal mountain of Mount Shu, with strange places such as the Demon Suppression Tower, the Sword Comprehension Stone, and the Nine-Story Sword Pavilion. Even if I don't go during the Sword Tomb Festival, I will personally visit one day."

Chen Yuan said to Bai Changqing, which was also a release of goodwill.

"Okay, if Brother Chen goes to Mount Shu in the future, Bai will definitely take Brother Chen to see it…" Bai Changqing then smiled.

"Then it's settled."

…

In the Xuntian Hall, Chen Yuan and Bai Changqing chatted a lot, mainly about their respective cultivation, and the experiences after the Ascension War. Before long, they returned to their previous state, and the estranged atmosphere was reduced a lot.

Bai Changqing's experience was relatively ordinary. After returning to Mount Shu at that time, he cultivated hard, preparing to break through to the Dan realm, and then he did not encounter any difficulties.

Under the care of the elders of Mount Shu, he broke through the realm in Mount Shu.

Chen Yuan asked him if he had caused any visions at that time, and Bai Changqing did not hesitate, nodding in acknowledgement, saying that when he broke through, the Sword Tomb of Mount Shu was restless.

A river of sword energy was condensed in the void, which could be called a river of sword energy!

However, this matter was silenced by the elders of Mount Shu and was not spread outside, but in front of Chen Yuan, there was no need to hide it, because he was also a vision-forming Dan.

After talking about Bai Changqing, they talked about Chen Yuan again.

Compared to Bai Changqing, Chen Yuan's experiences were simply too many. Wielding a knife to suppress the capital, destroying the Tang Sect in Shuzhong, and slaying the Barbarian God in Liangzhou, one by one, they had long been widely spread throughout the world.

In terms of reputation, the top ten on the previous Hidden Dragon Ranking added up were not as good as Chen Yuan. The saying of suppressing an era was really not said randomly.

Now he was even more noble as the Marquis of Ten Thousand Households, the Heavenly Character Divine Envoy of the Xuntian Division, and the governor of the three southern states. Even a force as strong as Mount Shu valued him very much.

This could be seen from the fact that the one who sent the invitation was Bai Changqing, the eldest disciple of Mount Shu.

The two talked happily, and the atmosphere was harmonious. It was not until the sky gradually darkened that this chat ended. Chen Yuan also personally sent Bai Changqing out of the door.

After sending him away, Chen Yuan arranged some things for Lu Renyi, and then took advantage of the night to leave Shuzhou City and head to Nanzhou…