Chapter 1018: Azure Dragon Daoist Appears, Zhuge Gui Leaves

Over the next few days, Chen Chuyang stayed with her at Shang Hongchen's place, until Shang Hongchen grew weary of him and pushed him away; only then did Chen Chuyang leave her room and go to accompany Hongxue, naturally needing to thoroughly examine the little girl's body, a series of issues concerning the Cultivation, all of which must be carefully checked, with no part overlooked.

Hongxue could indeed be said to have suffered, experiencing the same happiness as Shang Hongchen.

"Husband, what does Shang Hongchen say? Is she willing to bear a child for you?"

"Was that your rotten idea?" Chen Chuyang raised an eyebrow.

There's no such thing; it's she who wants to bear a child for you, of course, and I also gave some suggestions. She wants to leave this world and go to Tianwai; I said you wouldn't agree. If she gave you a child, she would naturally have leverage over you, and then you would naturally help her advance her cultivation, perhaps even take her away.

Who knew Shang Hongchen would actually believe it? That's not my fault; I was just fooling her.

Hongxue smiled, "Husband, don't you think it's wonderful?"

Chen Chuyang didn't deny it, gave the girl a pat, and thought up some twisted schemes. He said why Shang Hongchen was so proactive this time, and so obedient, employing methods that even Chen Chuyang could not refuse or had never seen before—truly exhilarating.

Of course, he couldn't admit it to her face, lest the little girl cause more trouble next time.

What he wanted most hadn't been achieved; it seemed this girl couldn't fool Shang Hongchen, who remained very traditional and never consented.

"Shang Hongchen always pretends to be aloof; even in front of me she puts on airs. Naturally I won't let her show off."

"Brother Chuyang, from now on, you must give her a good thrashing; I love seeing her get bullied, heh heh heh."

Chen Chuyang was at a loss, "You really are blood‑related after all."

Hongxue rolled her eyes at Chen Chuyang, saying, "Will you just say you like it?"

Chen Chuyang smiled and nodded, "Of course I like it. The program my lady arranged for me, how could I not enjoy it? It's just that I wonder whether my lady can accomplish the thing she intends for me."

Hongxue's face flushed as she fidgeted, "Brother Chuyang, the problem isn't with me, it's with Shang Hongchen. She refuses, and I can't do anything."

"If you want, you can start from Shang Hongchen's side; that will depend on your strength, husband."

Chen Chuyang heard this, lifted his head, and bragged, "Is my current strength not enough?"

Saying that, he was about to pick up Hongxue, letting the girl experience his great power again.

Hongxue saw this, immediately pressed Chen Chuyang's hand, pleading, "Brother Chuyang, I know you're formidable, okay? Please don't torment me."

The coquettish voice made everyone feel weak.

Chen Chuyang lowered his head, gazing at the woman in his arms; it naturally could not end there.

Three days later.

Chen Chuyang encountered the same treatment and was driven out.

Both women ignored him; Chen Chuyang felt helpless and awkwardly said, "These two truly are sisters; their tactics are identical."

"Ah, when will my dream of having a lover on each side finally come true?"

With a sigh, Chen Chuyang arrived at the mountain peak, entering the core location of the spiritual vein.

He saw the clone; after days of nurturing, the clone increasingly possessed sentience.

Upon sensing Chen Chuyang's arrival, the clone opened its eyes; the surrounding spiritual energy was instantly drawn clean, all flowing into the clone's body. After devouring the massive spiritual energy, the clone stood up like an ordinary person, walked to Chen Chuyang, and bowed, "Azure Dragon has seen the true self."

Its consciousness became whole, gaining a fragment of soul and developing independent awareness.

Chen Chuyang, seeing this, couldn't help but rejoice; it was far faster than he had imagined. The person before him was not a clone but another version of himself.

The self that is different in every way is the soul core itself; when he goes to Tianwai, no one has ever penetrated his soul's depths, making it impossible to uncover this.

A brand‑new soul, everything… is new, having no connection to Chen Chuyang.

In this alone, it already differs from the vast majority of clones.

Chen Chuyang nodded, "I've met the Azure Dragon Daoist."

Saluting oneself—strange, eerie.

But it's also acceptable.

Chen Chuyang looked at the clone before him, the Azure Dragon. Its Dao title "Azure Dragon" originates from the bloodline of the Azure Dragon Clan, naturally being Azure Dragon.

Chen Chuyang approved this Dao title.

The two exchanged smiles; Chen Chuyang looked at the clone and tossed him some primordial essence and vitality, along with some Azure Dragon Clan flesh and blood.

The Azure Dragon clone accepted everything, wanting even elixirs; these are resources for him to advance his cultivation.

After obtaining the resources, the Azure Dragon clone resumed cultivation, taking elixirs, training; his cultivation continuously rose, and his bloodline kept advancing. Chen Chuyang reinforced the surrounding Formation, sealing any breath from escaping.

Having done this, Chen Chuyang sighed, "At this rate, we can soon send the Azure Dragon clone to Tianwai; staying here serves no purpose, and I should explore the world of Tianwai."

The clone will go first, exploring step by step; once it steadies its footing, then it's my turn, followed by those beside me.

This step will likely take a long time; Chen Chuyang lacks nothing but time. Ideally, the people of Tianwai haven't noticed his existence, and the forces guarding this world remain unaware of their plan, buying more time for cultivation.

"We must speed up; Tianwai's resources are abundant, far broader than this world."

"The Azure Dragon clone has reached Tianwai, poised for great deeds."

The spiritual vein is what Chen Chuyang desires most.

Tianwai's spiritual veins should be numerous, especially the mid‑to‑high‑level ones, which Chen Chuyang needs most.

After checking the surroundings, Chen Chuyang began a retreat, cultivating right where he stood.

Time slipped by; a month passed.

On this day, Zhuge Gui left this world and went to Tianwai.

A group of people went with him; it wasn't just him departing.

Chen Chuyang looked toward the passage, squinting, "Zhuge Gui went to Tianwai so quickly; indeed he managed to take this step. There are few strong ones left in this world. Xinran Zhanglao, when will you go to Tianwai?"

Basically, those strong ones have all gone to Tianwai; the only one left is Xinran Zhanglao of the Spirit Sword Sect, who shows no intention of going to Tianwai.

Chen Chuyang didn't know her thoughts; that woman is extremely powerful, and aside from him, she has become the strongest in this world. Her cultivation of the Heart‑Sword Dao has reached a profoundly deep realm, so even in Tianwai she wouldn't be in great danger.

The premise is that she doesn't go looking for trouble, calmly cultivates and improves her cultivation, lives a few decades, and even strong ones from Tianwai would find it unlikely to kill her.