Chapter 815: Chapter 486: Return to the Capital, Divine Envoy in Shock! (Part 3)
To say that today’s success is entirely due to one’s own efforts… is that too much?
“Indeed.”
Zhang Yantong was silent for a moment, then still offered some encouragement.
Putting aside his previous thoughts, how is it just ‘indeed’ for Chen Yuan to break through to the Heavenly Core Realm at such a young age? It’s downright terrifying. Throughout history,
how many people have reached such a realm through their own cultivation at this age?
There are probably very few!
With such a terrifying cultivation speed, breaking through to Yang Transformation is only a matter of time. It won’t be long before his cultivation catches up with his, making him feel somewhat… bewildered.
When Chen Yuan first came to visit him, although he valued him, his main focus was on Jiang He, hoping to win him over for his own use.
As for Chen Yuan, he thought he needed more time to sharpen and grow.
Unexpectedly, Chen Yuan’s growth speed was too fast, unbelievably fast. His cultivation level was already catching up with Jiang He, and his potential seemed even more frightening than Jiang He’s.
The court is indeed lucky to have attracted such a remarkably talented genius.
If Chen Yuan matures further, the court’s top combat power will be strengthened by another notch, almost making up for the loss of the previous Royal True Monarch.
And the Zhang Family might also be able to leverage Chen Yuan’s momentum!
In just a short moment, Zhang Yantong thought about many things. After he came back to his senses, his gaze turned to Second Sister Zhang and he instructed:
“Wanshu, you step outside. I have things to discuss with Chen Yuan.”
“Understood, father.”
Zhang Wanshu huffed faintly, glancing coyly at Zhang Yantong, but still maintained her graceful and gentle demeanor in front of Chen Yuan. She then stepped back slightly and smiled:
“Green Envoy, I shall take my leave.”
“Please, Second Sister.”
Chen Yuan was also very courteous. As the saying goes, one should not bully a friend’s sister, and truly, he had no other intentions; avoiding women was his true inclination.
After Second Sister Zhang left, Zhang Yantong motioned for Chen Yuan to sit down and asked:
“Tell me about your travels this time.”
Chen Yuan nodded with a smile and relayed the events he had prepared in advance, mixing truth and lies; the false parts were about his travels, while the truth was about the battle with the Tang Sect in Jiangdu Prefecture.
This matter was known throughout the world and couldn’t be concealed.
Fortunately, the affair with the Blood Lake hadn’t spread, otherwise, it would have been difficult for him to explain how he managed to kill a Refining God Realm Yama from the Seven Killings Hall.
The matter of the Chen Family Army must absolutely not be leaked.
If it were to leak, the court would never tolerate him.
How could they allow someone who was of the last direct lineage of the former Chu emperor, and his direct grandson, to hold a high court position? That would be asking for trouble with his wolfish ambitions?
Regarding suddenly becoming a ‘remnant of a former dynasty,’ Chen Yuan had no way to refuse; he had to accept it passively, as it was beyond his control.
In his narration, Chen Yuan explained that after leaving the Capital, he headed south, passed through Qingzhou City, then turned to Nanling Prefecture, where he met Zhang Xuan and conveyed some words between them.
He then entered Shuzhou, witnessed some famous mountains and rivers, and after the Tang Sect affair, one day while observing the world, he suddenly gained enlightenment, which naturally led to a breakthrough.
After stabilizing his cultivation, his two-month leave was almost over, so he started his return journey.
There was nothing much else to discuss; Chen Yuan focused on the battle with the Tang Sect, mentioning the strangeness of the Illusion Realm inside and implying that someone might be plotting something.
The process of killing Tang Xianzhuo was also reversed a bit. He said that Liu Zhenzong, who wielded the Four Symbols Divine Arrow, had helped him, which led to the successful slaying of Tang Xianzhuo.
After listening, Zhang Yantong pondered, gently stroking his beard, and after a long time, he said:
“If it’s as you say, Tang Xianzhuo inviting many Grandmasters from Shuzhou to set an ambush is indeed suspicious. It makes me think of a certain force.”
Chen Yuan feigned surprise and asked:
“Oh, what did Uncle think of?”
Zhang Yantong tapped his fingers on the table, speaking in a deep voice:
“Have you heard of the remnants of the former Chu?”
Chen Yuan’s eyes flickered; of course, he had heard of them. He not only heard of them but also could see one every time he looked in the mirror — because he himself was one!
Of course, on the surface, he appropriately showed a touch of puzzlement, slowly shaking his head:
“It’s the first time I’m hearing about it, Uncle.”
“If it’s as you say, then it’s likely the remnants of the former Chu are causing trouble. These people have never been exterminated for over two hundred years and have always been seeking to restore their kingdom,
having done bigger things in the past that exhausted the court.”
“The remnants of the former Chu have such strength?”
“Eight hundred years of accumulation is extraordinary; they’re not so easily eradicated. This is also a chronic ailment of the court, even more grave than the threat of the Northern Barbarians and the chaos in the Jianghu.”
“If that’s the case, does it mean these remnants are about to incite disturbances again?”
Chen Yuan immediately agreed.
“It is possible.”
“These remnants causing chaos in Shu Central could indicate a bigger move. First eliminating some Jianghu elites, then… when thinking along these lines,
it occurred to me that perhaps the court’s experts over there might also be targeted.”
Chen Yuan slowly voiced the words he had long planned to say.
Guiding…
Making the court pay attention to this matter; if the Golden Envoy in Shuzhou were to meet an unexpected fate, then it must be the remnants of the former Chu causing trouble! Otherwise, if the investigation by the court targeted him, it would not be a favorable choice for him.
Framing is the best way to dispel suspicion.
“You make a good point. Perhaps the remnants of the former Chu have deeper schemes; it seems we need to strengthen Shuzhou’s power.”
“The court commands dozens of thousands of miles of territory, millions of elite soldiers, and innumerable strong warriors. This nephew personally believes that with the strength of these former dynasty remnants, they can’t stir up too large a storm.” Chen Yuan smiled faintly, as if he had great confidence in the court.