Chen Yuan was completely unaware of Wei Jinfeng and Xiang Qianqiu's discussion in Liangzhou City. At this moment, he was already far away, and was speeding towards the capital.

He didn't pass by Mount Wudang. He had already said goodbye last time, and it had only been a few days since then, so there was no need to meet again.

His attention was now focused on the capital.

Chen Yuan had a clear understanding of his current situation. With such a great achievement and Wei Jinfeng's memorial, there would be no mistakes in his being granted the title of Marquis.

But other aspects were hard to say.

Why did Jingtai send 300,000 elite troops to Youzhou instead of Liangzhou?

Anyone with a bit of intelligence could sense something was wrong with this.

If Chen Yuan put himself in Jingtai's shoes, he would immediately realize the danger involved. The Northern Barbarians invaded, but the court's reinforcements were delayed. This was clearly the emperor wanting to use the barbarians to weaken or even destroy the Northern Liang Army!

And Chen Yuan happened to save Liangzhou at the most critical moment!

Would Jingtai hold a grudge against him because of this?

Furthermore, before the war began, Jingtai had issued an edict to recall him to the capital, but he...disobeyed the edict and simply ignored it.

What would Jingtai's reaction be to these two offenses combined?

Wei Jinfeng had mentioned this to him before in the Northern Liang Prince's mansion, telling him to be careful, but not too worried.

Even if Jingtai was angry, he would definitely not attack him openly, otherwise, what would the people of the world think? What would the Northern Liang King think?

Therefore, Chen Yuan was both anticipating and apprehensive about going to the capital. After all, he still wanted to go to a remote area.

Upon returning to the capital, especially after meeting Jingtai, he would have to be extremely vigilant.

It would be best if nothing happened, but if things really reached the most dangerous point, he would not sit idly by and wait for death. With his Huayang cultivation, he had some self-preservation ability.

Harboring various thoughts and plans, Chen Yuan crossed the territory of Bingzhou in just a few days and arrived in the Zhongzhou region.

During this time, nothing dangerous happened.

Nor did anyone come to pursue or intercept him.

Of course, this was both good and bad.

The good thing was naturally peace. No one wants enemies constantly trying to deal with them.

The bad thing was that Chen Yuan had no way to collect destiny.

Looking back at Chen Yuan's journey from Ping'an County to the present, many times he collected destiny from those who came to intercept him. In his opinion, it was not just a coincidence.

The two types of destiny might have some mysterious changes, such as...mutual attraction, which is why there were so many coincidences.

Therefore, Chen Yuan was not too disgusted with interceptions and the like, and sometimes even looked forward to them!

With his Huayang cultivation, his physical body had reached the peak of the Vajra Realm, and with Senior Moro dormant in the Emperor Slaughter Saber, he was not afraid even if a True Lord descended.

As long as it wasn't a Sixth Realm Immortal who made a move.

Unknowingly, Chen Yuan had reached this point. It was indeed astonishing. It had only been about two years since he transmigrated on the first day of the sixth month of the seventh year of Jingtai.

In these short two years, he had walked out of Ping'an County, out of Nanling Prefecture, and into the world, becoming the Huayang True Man with a formidable reputation today.

First on the Hidden Dragon List, first on the Rising Cloud List. He had already occupied two of the three Immortal Ascension Lists. If he had the opportunity to be first on the Supreme List in the future, he would become one of the few people in history.

There were very few people who could be first on the Heaven, Earth, and Human Lists, and each of them was a figure who shook the world.

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Zhongzhou, the Divine Capital.

On the twenty-second day of the fifth month of the ninth year of Jingtai, Chen Yuan officially returned to the capital.

Exactly three months after his departure, neither more nor less. Chen Yuan had timed it perfectly. In just three months, he had undergone earth-shaking changes.

From initially entering the Celestial Core Realm to reaching the early stage of the Huayang Primordial Spirit.

Although it seemed to be only one major realm apart, the difference was enormous. Condensing the Celestial Core was called a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

Transforming the Primordial Spirit into Huayang was called a True Man.

This hurdle had stopped countless geniuses.

Therefore, Huayang True Men were so rare. He even felt that the total number of Huayang True Men in the world was only one or two hundred.

They were definitely the strong among martial artists!

The capital was still the same as before, with a surging crowd and many martial artists. Chen Yuan concealed his whereabouts and wandered around the capital, discovering an interesting thing.

Although he was not in the capital, there were legends about him here.

Most of them were about the Liang-Barbarian War.

Perhaps the court was deliberately weakening Wei Jinfeng's reputation. In any case, he had become the protagonist in this war!

It was he who turned the tide and saved the people from misery.

It was he who raided the barbarian's grain supplies at night, forcing the Northern Barbarians to abandon their gradual annexation and resort to a hasty decisive battle.

It was he who planned everything, and everything was under his control!

Although some of this was true, it was a bit too outrageous. It was true that Chen Yuan made a move at a critical moment, but it was clear that Wei Jinfeng's contribution was actually greater.

Delaying layer by layer with absolute inferior forces, planning the Northern Barbarian's grain supplies, and controlling the battlefield situation.

These were all done by Wei Jinfeng.

But they all became his achievements!

Chen Yuan did not believe that there was no court guidance in this. Although it was more beneficial to him, he had to think more about it. The court's fear of Wei Jinfeng had reached its limit.

As long as there was an opportunity in the future, they would definitely try to harm Wei Jinfeng again.

After learning about the news and events in the capital, Chen Yuan let out a breath of turbid air. After thinking about it, he decided to go to Zhang Mansion to see Zhang Yantong before doing anything else.

Their relationship was very deep, and they were basically in the same boat.

When Chen Yuan revealed his true identity and appeared in front of Zhang Mansion, the entire Zhang Mansion was shaken. Chen Bo quickly invited him into the mansion and sent someone to notify the master.

Of course, in this way, the news of Chen Yuan's return to the capital would inevitably leak.

But it didn't matter. He was here to receive rewards, not to do things secretly. It didn't matter if the news spread.

Chen Yuan was respectfully invited by Chen Bo to the hall of Zhang Mansion and served with spiritual tea.

The treatment was very different from before.

More respect, but also a bit more alienation.

Even if Chen Yuan didn't care, he was already a strong person of the same realm as Zhang Yantong. Even if his official position and power were not as good as his, they were not too far apart.

Chen Bo had been a steward for decades and would not be confused.

Chen Yuan held the spiritual tea in his hands and was chatting with Chen Bo with a faint smile when Zhang Yantong's second daughter, Zhang Xuan's sister, 'coincidentally' came to this place.

When she saw Chen Yuan, she pretended to be surprised and asked:

"Chen...Chen Yuan, you're back in the capital?"

"Second Sister, it's been a long time."

Chen Yuan put down his teacup and smiled faintly, with an otherworldly temperament, quite like a graceful young master, causing a blush to flash across Zhang Second Sister's face unconsciously.

Chen Bo's wrinkled old eyes rolled slightly, as if he had thought of something. He stood up from his seat with a smile, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then left on the pretext of something.

Before leaving, he also took away several maids and guards, leaving the space for Zhang Second Sister and Chen Yuan.

This gesture made Zhang Second Sister even more embarrassed. After watching them leave, she moved her feet and came to Chen Yuan's side, asking with concern:

"The matter in Liangzhou City before made me worry every day..."

Chen Yuan opened his mouth, smiled unconsciously. Su Ziyue had told him about these things before. Not only Zhang Wanshu, but also Shangguan Yu's sister, Shangguan Hong.

They had all shown far more than ordinary concern for him when he was in danger.

As the saying goes, it is difficult to bear the favor of a beautiful woman.

In addition, the divine talisman that Zhang Wanshu had given him before he left made Chen Yuan hesitate for a while. Ordinary women were fine.

But Zhang Wanshu was Zhang Xuan's sister, Zhang Yantong's daughter. They had all been kind to Chen Yuan. They would definitely not agree to be a concubine.

But wife...Chen Yuan had no intention of getting married right now.

It was indeed more difficult to decide.

"It's my fault for making Second Sister worry." Chen Yuan shifted his gaze away from Second Sister's and said softly.

"No, it's good that you're safe. Don't go outside after returning to the capital this time. It's too dangerous. It's better to stay in the capital and take a job." As she spoke, Zhang Wanshu's face was a little unnaturally red.

This was already a bit too explicit.

"This...Chen is a court official, and His Majesty has to decide where I go."

He certainly couldn't stay. The capital was too dangerous. He could only thrive if he left the capital, but he couldn't say that. One was to take care of Zhang Wanshu's thoughts, and the other was to expose his ambition.

"A Xuan will also be transferred here soon."

Zhang Wanshu continued.

Chen Yuan raised his eyebrows when he heard this and asked:

"Brother Zhang...has broken through?"

"Father said not yet, but it will be soon. It's not suitable to stay in Qingzhou. With him taking care of him in the capital, the breakthrough will be foolproof." Zhang Wanshu told Zhang Xuan's situation without reservation.

As if to say, your good friend has been transferred to the capital, and you won't be alone in the future. It's better to stay in the capital, with a respected position and a promising future.

"That's a good thing."

Chen Yuan exchanged one sentence with Zhang Second Sister.

Overall, it was quite harmonious.

The only unusual thing was that Zhang Wanshu's face turned red easily, which was very different from before. Chen Yuan thought it was because he had received the other party's divine talisman, which led her to mistakenly believe that their relationship was closer.

And the fact that he immediately came to Zhang Mansion after returning to the capital also made her misunderstand a lot.

After chatting for a while, just when Chen Yuan didn't know how to deal with it, Zhang Yantong came back!

Chen Yuan's cultivation soared, his status rose, and the treatment was naturally very different, not only reflected in Chen Bo and some servants of Zhang Mansion, but also in Zhang Yantong.

If Chen Yuan had come to Zhang Mansion to see him before, he would usually have to wait until dark or until the other party finished his work. But now, it was estimated that after the servants of Zhang Mansion had just finished notifying him, the other party rushed over.

"This official, Chen Yuan, greets the Divine Envoy."

Chen Yuan looked at Zhang Yantong, clasped his fists, and bowed slightly.

Zhang Wanshu pursed her lips, seemingly unhappy that Zhang Yantong came back too quickly and disturbed her good deed.

Zhang Yantong looked at his daughter's expression, coughed lightly twice, stepped forward, looked Chen Yuan up and down, and nodded with a smile:

"Not bad, not bad. This time you survived a near-death experience in Liangzhou and broke through Huayang as a blessing in disguise. It can be regarded as a blessing in disguise. It's good that you're safe."

"What the Lord says is true."

"Wanshu, you go down first. I have something else to say." Zhang Yantong said.

Zhang Wanshu nodded slightly, glanced at Chen Yuan, greeted him, and then bowed and retreated.

After she left, Zhang Yantong's face gradually changed. He sighed and said:

"The great achievement in Liangzhou is enough to raise your title by another level, but you have to be careful about your previous disobedience to the edict and His Majesty."

"Thank you for your guidance, Lord."

Chen Yuan certainly understood what Zhang Yantong meant.

As a high-ranking official of the court, he must have seen Jingtai's plan, but Chen Yuan disrupted it. He may not be appreciated by him. After all, this was a once-in-a-century opportunity to weaken Wei Jinfeng's strength.

"But don't worry too much. No matter what, you are now a Huayang True Man, and your status is completely different from before. His Majesty will not be too excessive."

Then, Zhang Yantong changed the subject.

Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes and said with a light smile:

"His Majesty is the Supreme of the Nine-Five, with the world in his heart. I believe he has the magnanimity to tolerate others."

"You this time..."

Zhang Yantong chatted with Chen Yuan, asking mostly about the great battle in Liangzhou. He also had a strong curiosity. No matter how much intelligence there was, it could not compare to Chen Yuan, the person involved.

That was a major event that had not occurred for many years. If he could witness it with his own eyes, it would definitely not be in vain to come to this world.

Barbarian God of the Royal Court!

What kind of strong person was that?

Completely an existence that Huayang martial artists looked up to. Such a person was forcibly cut off by Chen Yuan with the power of the True Martial Sword. One could imagine how strong he was.

Thinking about Chen Yuan's reputation for fighting beyond his level.

Zhang Yantong felt that Chen Yuan's strength in the early stage of the Primordial Spirit Realm was completely comparable to the existence of the Primordial Spirit Peak. If he was given some time to grow, he would probably catch up with him soon!

Horrifying, amazing!

He originally wanted to use Chen Yuan to win over Jiang He, but Chen Yuan had now surpassed him, which made him sigh. Chen Yuan, who suppressed an era, was indeed terrifying.

Fortunately, this person had a deep relationship with him. He was not of the Zhang family, but he was better than the Zhang family.

In the future, there would inevitably be places where he could rely on him.

"You have been promoted to Huayang, and the position of Golden Envoy of the Celestial Patrol is no longer suitable for you. What are your thoughts?" Zhang Yantong was preparing to help Chen Yuan one last time.

"What does Uncle mean?"

Chen Yuan was faintly moved.

There were indeed True Man powerhouses in the Celestial Patrol Division who were in the Huayang realm, but they could not be called Divine Envoys, but their status was only below the Divine Envoys, and they were considered candidates.

This position was not low, but the power was different.

Some were only a little stronger than the Golden Envoy of the Celestial Patrol, but some directly approached the power of the Four Great Divine Envoys. Chen Yuan subconsciously thought that Zhang Yantong would plan a good position for him.

However, although this was good, it was not as good as going out to a remote town.

However, the other party was also doing it for his own good, and he did not refuse immediately.

Zhang Yantong's eyes flickered, and he said in a low voice:

"The power of the Celestial Patrol Division is too great. His Majesty has long wanted to weaken it, but the Grand Protector's return to seclusion stabilized it once. But I heard some rumors before that His Majesty seemed to have discussed this with the Grand Protector,

Perhaps he will be transferred away from the Celestial Patrol Division and become a transcendent existence. The position of Grand Protector will naturally be selected from the Four Great Divine Envoys, so there will be a vacancy."

In Jingtai's vision, the status of the Celestial Patrol Division was a little stronger than that of the Imperial Supervisory Division, but not too much, otherwise it would threaten the imperial power. The Imperial Factory Supervisor Cao Zhengxian was at the peak of the Refining Spirit, but the Grand Protector of the Celestial Patrol Division was indeed at the peak of the Yang Spirit, which was completely unequal.

Naturally, he had to find a way to balance it.

Only by removing Gu Tianqiong's position as Grand Protector could it be considered a true weakening. Of course, without this position, it did not mean that the other party lost power. With his strength, he could be called the current pillar of the court, the Golden Beam of the Sea.

He could completely be like Grand Marshal Li Kuangxiu, called Grand Marshal, but actually decentralize power and become a transcendent existence.

Concentrate power on the emperor.

"Does Uncle have any hope of taking the position?" Chen Yuan changed the subject and asked about the other party.

If Zhang Yantong could become the Grand Protector of the Celestial Patrol Division, then he would be able to do things with half the effort, which would be good news.

Hearing this, Zhang Yantong shook his head and sighed lightly:

"Cultivation, merit, power, I am inferior to Xiao Jing in all aspects. If you want to take the position, this person is the first choice."

Chen Yuan nodded slightly. He also had some understanding of the status of the several Divine Envoys of the Celestial Patrol Division. Zhang Yantong's chances were indeed not great. Among the four Divine Envoys of Heaven, Earth, Xuan, and Yellow.

The Heaven-Character Divine Envoy Xiao Jing was transcendent and had previously been in charge of the Celestial Patrol Division on behalf of the Grand Protector. His status was a little stronger than the other three, and his strength was indeed extraordinary. He was a little far from the Yang Spirit, but he was already very close.

The other three were ranked equally, each with its own merits.

Indeed, he was thinking too much.

"If Xiao Jing takes the position, the position of Heaven-Character Divine Envoy will be vacant. If you have some ideas, I can help you and say a few words in front of the Grand Protector."

"If it can really be done, then thank you, Uncle."

Divine Envoys could also go to a remote town, and it was even more convenient. If there was a chance now, Chen Yuan would definitely fight for it. Even if he failed, it didn't matter.

"Okay, I'll plan for you on this matter."

Zhang Yantong showed a smile.

He could not get his hands on the position of Grand Protector, but if Chen Yuan ascended to the position of Heaven-Character Divine Envoy, it would also indirectly enhance his strength, which was a win-win situation.

He really had no other candidates on hand.

As for the other Divine Envoys, it was thought that they were all planning for other candidates.

Chen Yuan did not leave Zhang Mansion, but had some food with him. During the period, he also dropped some spiritual rhyme essence given by the God of Cookery, which made the taste of the dishes even better.

It was not until late at night that Chen Yuan and Zhang Yantong's conversation came to an end. Zhang Second Sister sent Chen Yuan to the outside of the mansion. After saying goodbye, he returned to the Wuwei Marquis Mansion.

Then, he saw Sima Ke.

The other party smiled mysteriously and told Chen Yuan that what he had said before had been done.

After a few days, when the limelight passed, he could go to his hometown for a stroll.

Chen Yuan: "......"

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Asking for a monthly ticket.

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