Chapter 430: Dragon Yang Grand Elixir

In the capital.

Jing Yuheng received the news, stared at the message on the jade slip, and stood frozen for a long time.

"Has Baihu Cheng been taken over by the Chen Clan and the Shang Clan? Are they rebuilding it? Aren't they afraid that plague demon beast will return again?"

"Choosing to move into Baihu Cheng at this time is commendable."

She pondered the news for a long time, but still reported it truthfully to the Eldest Princess.

Princess Yushu also received the news, and like Jing Yuheng, she was stunned for a long time, seeming unable to believe its truth.

"Is this news true?"

"Your Highness, it's completely true; the news from Baihu Cheng has been verified and matches exactly."

Besides this news, Jing Yuheng also received several similar reports, all describing the same event; after comparing them, she could confirm its accuracy.

Hearing this, the Eldest Princess's expression grew complex as she said, "How could they act at this time? Aren't they afraid other forces will move against them?"

"Has the Heavenly Heart Sect shown no reaction?"

Baihu Cheng is a territory watched by many powers; those people dare not act recklessly. Among them, the Heavenly Heart Sect is the controller of Baihu Cheng—previously, Baihu Cheng had always been under its control. After this destruction, the blow to the Heavenly Heart Sect is enormous. The dynasty also considered taking over Baihu Cheng, but in the end they did not act.

It's not that they don't dare, but that they can't. For now, the dynasty does not want to antagonize the Heavenly Heart Sect, because if internal unrest arises, the sect can suppress it; outside, the Monster Race and the Yin Gui Sect are watching, and there are also people from Tianwai manipulating things. The situation's complexity exceeds the dynasty's control.

At such a time, we must not provoke the Heavenly Heart Sect, or the Great Qi Dynasty will be overthrown.

Princess Yushu also had to consider the Heavenly Heart Sect's stance and the Baihu Cheng issue; she dared not interfere casually.

Never did they expect that Chen Chuyang and his group would act directly, seizing Baihu Cheng.

Moreover, no faction objected, which is the most frightening problem.

The Heavenly Heart Sect neither objected nor intervened.

The Spirit Sword Sect tacitly accepted this approach, seemingly willing to watch Baihu Cheng fall under the Chen Clan's control.

The Yin Gui Sect also took no action, which is highly problematic.

The Monster Race, as well as the great clans within the dynasty, tacitly accepted this.

It seems letting Chen Chuyang take charge is better than letting anyone else do so.

There's no need to worry about the Chen Clan, nor about them rising too quickly—this is the result of the powers' maneuvering, and also because they dare not rashly offend Chen Chuyang.

"It appears they all tacitly accept the Chen Clan's control of Baihu Cheng."

"In that case, we have no objections either."

Princess Yushu lowered her head in thought; this outcome is actually the best—it gives neither enemies nor the surrounding clans an advantage.

With the Chen Clan in control, Baihu Cheng has come into Chen Chuyang's hands, granting him more resources.

Given Chen Chuyang's strength, the Chen Clan will rise swiftly and cannot be stopped.

Those people have greatly underestimated the Chen Clan, as well as Chen Chuyang.

"Soon they will realize this is the worst outcome."

In her heart, Princess Yushu felt contempt for their thoughts; the Chen Clan's rise is unstoppable.

Their indulgence will let the Chen Clan become a true colossus.

In pills, techniques, divine abilities, and every other aspect, the Chen Clan lacks nothing; what it lacked were resources and time. This time, the Chen Clan gained both development time and more resources, making its rise unstoppable.

Princess Yushu is pleased to see this; the stronger Chen Chuyang becomes, the stronger the Chen Clan grows, and the more she benefits.

Those whom they had pulled aside were already earmarked by her.

"Yuheng, keep an eye on things; don't let those clueless folks cause trouble for the Chen Clan."

"Chen Chuyang is our investment target; the stronger he is, the more advantageous for us."

"He will be our hope for a turnaround; Father the King surely never imagined how heaven-defying Chen Chuyang is."

Only those who have met him know how terrifying and monstrous that man is.

They all underestimated Chen Chuyang.

They also underestimated Chen Chuyang's talent.

Perhaps this will be their greatest advantage.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Jing Yuheng clasped her hands, having understood the Eldest Princess's intent, and will stand with Chen Chuyang.

They are investing in Chen Chuyang, not the Chen Clan, nor the Shang Clan.

Inside the palace.

Qihuang sat in his chair, his eyes fixed on the outside.

"The Chen Clan—interesting; taking over Baihu Cheng at this time is beyond anyone's expectation."

"They have gall and know how to read the situation."

"The timing was perfect; everything they did ended up benefiting the Chen Clan."

"Chen Clan, Chen Chuyang, do not let me down."

His voice was gloomy and sinister.

It gradually turned dark and cold.

At the Crown Prince's residence.

The Crown Prince, Qimingtian, sneered, "A mere Chen Clan dares to act so recklessly—hmph."

"Now I, the Crown Prince, cannot free my hands to deal with you; you won't last long, and once I take that seat, I will soon make you pay the price."

"Yushu, you watch over Chen Chuyang; I will let you see the fate of those who oppose me."

"Sima Da."

A middle-aged man stepped out from his side, clasped his hands, and said, "Your Highness."

"What do you think of the Chen Clan and Chen Chuyang?"

Sima Da said: "Your Highness, I believe it is not advisable to act against the Chen Clan. Chen Chuyang's strength is unknown; his taking over Baihu Cheng is not without benefit. Firstly, we can learn of the Heavenly Heart Sect's weakness — they are not as strong as imagined, and thus not invincible."

Secondly, it prevents the Yin Gui Sect and the Monster Race from seizing Baihu Cheng and continuing to threaten the dynasty's interior.

Thirdly, it prevents those aristocratic clans within the dynasty from gaining control, reducing their control.

For Your Highness, it brings a hundred benefits and no harm.

The Eldest Imperial Prince heard this, nodded slightly: "Indeed, letting the Chen Clan take over is certainly better than letting others take over."

Sima Da, have you found out where that plague demon beast went?

Sima Da replied: "Your Highness, we have not found it yet; that plague demon beast seems to have vanished, never appearing. I believe it is surely hiding somewhere, plotting."

Increase your search efforts; you must find it and kill it.

Yes.

……

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

On Longshe Shan.

Chen Chuyang held a pill in his hand; to be precise, five pills, each exuding a different aura.

Dragon Yang Great Pill, a third-grade pill, a modified Blood Burning Pill, a variant great pill, it enhances some trait of the Wild Dragon Snake, making this pill……more suitable for men; at the same time, it weakens the pill's explosive power, turning it……into something else.

The benefits for men are truly good.

Men who take it all say it's good.

"Dragon Yang Great Pill has finally been refined; this pill's grade is not low—it's a third-grade pill, with astonishing effects."

"However, we need to find someone to test its efficacy."

Although this is the first successful refinement, there are no concrete data yet; we are unsure whether this pill is effective, or whether it has side effects.