Chapter 521: Me?

Chen Yan was taken to the Myriad Image Tower by the ancient divine beast.

The malice at the Myriad Image Tower was the most intense, yet Xia Hanzhou and the others were not worried about the malice.

Instead, they were worried about whether that ancient divine beast would actually pose a lethal threat to Chen Yan.

Xia Hanzhou nodded:

"Form the array!"

The Grand Bo nodded, a Star Ruler appeared in his hand, and he began to condense a god-level grand array.

Xia Hanzhou, meanwhile, continued to send a message to Chi Xun:

"What exactly is the situation over there?"

"Everyone saw with their own eyes that Bing Yi was taken to the Myriad Image Tower by the ancient divine beast; I don't understand, what exactly is Chen Yan trying to do?"

Even Chi Xun's voice over the transmission carried a hint of astonishment:

"If he killed Chen Yunyou, why would he insist on escaping immediately?

It would be better to wait inside the Brocade Palace; the Chen Clan wouldn't be able to enter the Brocade Palace for a while.

By flying out, he is instead giving the Chen Clan an opportunity."

Chi Xun kept speaking; he was no fool and immediately sensed where the problem lay.

Bing Yi is Chen Yan.

If he were Chen Yan, having killed Chen Yunyou and knowing he would be surrounded and killed by the Chen Clan,

then wouldn't the only place that could protect him right now be the damn Brocade Palace?

It would take a very long time for the Chen Clan to cultivate another genius capable of entering the Brocade Palace.

Chen Yan could continue to wait inside the Brocade Palace and let the Xia Clan prepare for a rescue.

But Chen Yan did not.

Instead, he obediently went out, was injured by the ancient divine beast, and was then taken to the Myriad Image Tower.

It makes no sense.

But if one thinks about it from another perspective.

If it were Bing Yi inside the Brocade Palace, and not Chen Yan.

He killed Chen Yunyou, knowing the Yu Tribe would not emerge and would not come to save him.

He had to leave the Brocade Palace before the Chen Clan's main force could assemble and surround it.

The Chen Clan might have someone in the future who could enter the Brocade Palace, but absolutely no one could penetrate deep into the Myriad Image Tower.

But he could; since he could even reverse malice, he could naturally go to the Myriad Image Island.

Bing Yi choosing to eliminate the danger and leaving the Brocade Palace immediately makes sense.

After all, when such a big incident happened to him before, the Yu Lord didn't show much of a reaction, at most just arguing with the Five Tribes.

The first way of thinking starts from the point that Bing Yi is Chen Yan.

The second way of thinking starts from the point that Bing Yi is not Chen Yan.

But the problem is, Bing Yi is fucking Chen Yan.

The Xia Clan will definitely take action to save Chen Yan.

"You suspect that there is a problem with this matter?" Xia Hanzhou asked.

"Otherwise? If you were Chen Yan, would you go out and take risks?"

Chi Xun asked.

Xia Hanzhou nodded; he also sensed the problem.

It was as if...

The Bing Yi who was snatched away by the ancient divine beast was a fake.

But he didn't want to gamble anymore.

He wanted to bring Chen Yan back right now.

Damn it, why bother?

Why suffer on the Myriad Image Island?

Just at this moment.

Chi Xun's voice came again:

"Wait a moment, Lu Jianxia sent me a message; Chen Yan is still inside the Brocade Palace."

Xia Hanzhou was startled:

"Lu Jianxia?"

"Yes." Chi Xun was also stunned:

"She..., I really can't say anymore; she knew it was Chen Yan a long time ago."

Xia Hanzhou was stunned for a moment:

"What else does she know? Tell me."

Outside the Myriad Image Island.

Chi Xun looked at Lu Jianxia; the latter pressed her red lips tightly together, staring fixedly at Chi Xun.

"Go ahead and speak." Chi Xun sent a message, his expression, however, very calm.

Lu Jianxia fell silent.

Chen Yan, to what extent are you going to harm me?

At the same time.

The border of Tie Province.

Xia Hanzhou fell silent.

His breathing grew rapid.

The tragedy of Ten Thousand Phases Island a thousand years ago was actually the work of the Chen Clan?

A surging rage erupted in Xia Hanzhou's heart; that murderous intent was almost impossible to conceal.

"Can we begin?"

The Grand Minister asked.

"Begin," Xia Hanzhou said quietly.

What Lu Jianxia said confirmed her and Chi Xun's guess.

The real Chen Yan was still inside the Brocade Palace.

The other party had been aware of the Chen Clan's attitude toward Ice Intent from the very beginning.

Therefore, Chen Yan had not necessarily lost.

The other party perhaps still wanted to continue staying on Ten Thousand Phases Island.

But Xia Hanzhou was unwilling to wait any longer.

"Chen Yan still hasn't considered his value to the world," Xia Hanzhou began:

"Even if the truth of the tragedy from a thousand years ago is important, I don't want to let him continue taking risks."

Xia Hanzhou's eyes were calm.

Chen Yan was only eighteen years old, after all.

Why must you take everything upon yourself?

He, Xia Hanzhou, was not yet dead, and the Xia Clan had not yet been extinguished.

It was not as if the entire Great Xia needed to rely on Chen Yan.

You indeed have great ambitions, but I am not a coward who only knows how to place his own responsibilities onto others.

The Mountain-Suppressing Divine General nodded.

And it was at this very moment.

Boom!

Within the distant Great Xia territory, in Yuzhou!

A crimson beam of Qi erupted from the earth, unstoppable, piercing straight into the clouds.

That radiance was as intense as fire, as if it had dyed the firmament through!

A black side-armor was brewing within the pillar of light.

At this moment, living beings throughout Great Xia exclaimed in shock.

Chen Yan had once again received the recognition of the Continent Brilliance!

Xia Hanzhou looked toward the horizon in astonishment.

Chen Yan's strength had grown stronger by another notch!

He...

Why did it have to be at a time like this?

Xia Hanzhou's expression was complex; was Chen Yan using such a method to explain his own thoughts to him?

…………

Above Ten Thousand Phases Island.

Lu Jianxia and the others also looked far away toward the direction of Great Xia.

Chen Yan had once again received the recognition of the Continent Brilliance.

This was the Continent Brilliance's recognition of his strength.

Chi Xun was stunned, and Chen Qi, who was still extremely furious over the death of Chen Yunyou, was also suddenly taken aback.

Lu Jianxia narrowed her eyes, looking toward the direction of the inner city of Ten Thousand Phases Island.

Chen Yan's strength had grown stronger by another notch.

This meant that the other party was still cultivating inside the Brocade Palace.

Suddenly, Lu Jianxia's shoulders relaxed, and a feeling she had never experienced before surfaced in her heart.

The emergence of this feeling made her even more conflicted.

Until a certain moment, Lu Jianxia closed her eyes.

This feeling caused her to give birth to another kind of intense desire.

A desire for strength.

She was already at the peak of the Creation Realm, yet had been slow to enter the Eighth Rank.

Only at the Eighth Rank could one truly influence the world and change the world.

She wanted to be even stronger.

And it was at this very moment.

A figure in green robes suddenly appeared beside Lu Jianxia.

"Principal Ji, Great Elder, Elder Chi, Jianxia."

The man in green robes had an excellent temperament, with long, narrow eyes and a high nose bridge, but his lips were very thin; at a glance, he gave people a feeling of immense pressure.

"Chen He, you actually came."

Ji Hai also spoke.

"Yes."

The Third Elder of the Chen Clan, Chen He, smiled and said:

"The Clan Head of Chen sent me to handle the aftermath. Bing Yi killed Chen Yunyou, so my Chen Clan must find a way to capture Bing Yi and hand him over to the Five Clans Law."

It was precisely at this moment.

Boom—

Chi Xun, who had been sitting cross-legged tightly, suddenly struck out with a palm; ice and fire Qi and blood suppressed the area, and surging power rolled outward.

Chen He also struck out with a palm.

Boom—!

Spatial rifts spanning a thousand miles appeared one after another.

"Elder Chi still likes such sudden tests."

Chi Xun sneered:

"I was just trying it out a little; brother-in-law, you have become stronger again."

Chen He was stunned, glanced at Lu Jianxia, and said:

"I will definitely find Xia Hanzhou and avenge Chi Mi!"

"That is good, but Xia Hanzhou is very powerful; a single slap might kill you, so take care of yourself," Chi Xun said with concern.

Chen He's expression was calm, and he nodded:

"Ten Thousand Phases Island is closed from this moment on; I ask everyone to return to their clans."

Turning, he looked at Chen Qi:

"Great Elder, you should return to the Chen Clan first; the Heaven's Pride Battle Platform will open in twenty days."

Chen Qi's expression was icy:

"If I do not kill Bing Yi, I will have no peace of mind."

"I will handle it; once Bing Yi is captured, he will be handed over to the Five Clans Law," Chen He said quietly:

"The Clan Head of Yu is still discussing with the Clan Head of Chen; he does not allow us to take action against Bing Yi, and everything is to be left to the Five Clans Law."

Chen Qi was speechless, then immediately spoke loudly:

"Ten Thousand Phases Island is closed from this moment on; all clan Heaven's Prides, come out! The Chen Clan will clear away all communication remnants within Ten Thousand Phases Island!"

As his voice fell, Ji Hai and Chi Xun also stood up.

Chi Yuexi, Ji Chuxi, and other Heaven's Prides all flew out of Ten Thousand Phases Island, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

They had actually witnessed the birth of a legend.

However, that legend's life and death were currently unknown.

"Bing Yi has been taken to the Ten Thousand Phases Tower; forgive me for saying so, but even people from the Chen Clan cannot enter the Ten Thousand Phases Tower."

Ji Chuxi spoke.

"His name is still on the Five Clans Ranking, which means he is not dead yet; I wonder how long he can hold on," Chi Yuexi said with a complex expression.

"Now that Bing Yi is sealed in the Ten Thousand Phases Tower and Chen Yunyou is dead, I don't know if there is anyone among the Five Clans' Heaven's Prides who can defeat Chen Yan."

"Chen Yan has not yet ascended to the Sixth Rank; after all, the laws of heaven and earth have never been changed."

"Chen Yan is at the peak of the Fifth Rank; he should have the combat power to fight the top three of the first tier of the Five Clans Ranking."

"Top five, at most top five."

"Among the top five, Bing Yi is trapped in the Ten Thousand Phases Tower and Chen Yunyou is dead, so wouldn't that make him top three?"

The Heaven's Prides of the Five Clans Ranking looked at each other and discussed continuously.

After all, the Heaven's Pride Battle Platform was about to open.

At that time, who could face Chen Yan of the Great Xia directly had truly become a problem.

Among the top five of the first tier of the Five Clans Ranking.

Only Ji Chuxi, Lu Mingyuan, Lu Fukun, and Chi Yuexi remained.

Chen Yunyou was dead, so Chi Yuexi naturally entered the fifth position.

Whether these few could contend with Chen Yan was truly a problem.

Heaven knows how powerful Chen Yan has become now.

After all, just now, Chen Yan had obtained the recognition of another Continent Bright.

Originally, everyone thought.

Bing Yi might be able to suppress Chen Yan.

No.

The people of the Five Clans almost all insisted that Bing Yi was fully capable of suppressing Chen Yan.

But Bing Yi had now encountered this incident.

The other party did not lose to the Chen Clan; he lost to malice.

"Chen Yan of the Xia Clan has not yet ascended to the Sixth Rank; perhaps he will break through and ascend during the Heaven's Pride Battle Platform."

Chen He, dressed in green, spoke.

At this moment, everyone looked at Chen He.

This Chen He was the youngest elder of the Chen Clan.

Moreover, he was the Third Elder.

The other party was from the same generation as Lu Xunyang.

Back then, Lu Xunyang's radiance was too intense, overshadowing Chen He.

Later, Lu Xunyang ascended to the Eighth Rank.

Xia Hanzhou of the Xia Clan became the first on the Seventh Rank Ranking, and Chen He was second.

After Xia Hanzhou ascended to the Eighth Rank, Chen He briefly held the position of first on the Seventh Rank for a few years.

However.

No one would think Chen He is weak.

Back in the day, that batch of heaven-proud experts.

Not to mention Lu Xunyang.

The Xia Clan's King Xiayue is the current pillar of the Great Xia, and currently second on the Eighth-Order Ranking.

Of course, the first on the Eighth-Order Ranking is still Lu Xunyang.

Losing to these two, Chen He is not disgraced.

Chen He has the full ability to become the First Elder of the Chen Clan in the future and enter the top five of the Eighth-Order Ranking.

On the Eighth-Order Ranking, the masters of the five clans are not listed.

But if Lu Xunyang returns, holding the Xia Master Sword, no one in the world could contend with him.

At this moment, Chen He spoke, and the heaven-proud experts of the various clans listened quietly.

Chen He looked at everyone:

"If Chen Yan does not advance to the Sixth Order, the top five of the Five-Clan Ranking can suppress him; you must be careful not only of Chen Yan, but also of Zhang Ting."

"Zhang Ting?" Chi Yuexi frowned:

"The Acting Chief of Qinzhou?"

"Yes." Chen He nodded:

"The Heaven-Proud Battle Platform invites heaven-proud experts under one hundred years old from all over the world.

Zhang Ting, Lu Xunyang's foster son, Seventh-Order mid-stage, under one hundred years old."

As his voice fell, the heaven-proud experts of the five clans were all stunned in unison.

Zhang Ting...

This person has a reputation, but it is not large.

When he was young, his glory was not as great as his junior fellow apprentice Shen Yiwei.

After becoming Chief, he was overshadowed by Chen Changyuan, which quickly rose and covered his name.

As a result, looking at it now.

This Zhang Ting seems to be the most terrifying one in terms of strength among the Xia Clan's heaven-proud experts.

Seventh-Order mid-stage!

Everyone was shocked.

Many people didn't even consider Zhang Ting as a contemporary to compare with.

As a result, once Chen He said it, everyone reacted.

Zhang Ting is actually not even one hundred years old yet.

This...

How did this person manage this?

I heard he is treated poorly in Qinzhou, and even the Military Martial Guards don't give him face, so how is he so powerful?

Ji Chuxi felt cold sweat running down.

A little scared.

The more one thinks about this person Zhang Ting, the less simple he seems.

"Moreover, according to news from Jizhou, Shen Yiwei entered the Sixth-Order peak in one step previously.

Just a few days ago, he entered the Creation Realm."

Ji Haiyi also spoke, filled with deep emotion:

"It is not simple; this child, during the battle for the First of the Fifth Order, was slashed down in realm by Chen Changyuan and was almost crippled.

As a result, he has now climbed back step by step, and his realm has surpassed Chen Changyuan."

Ji Haiyi's voice fell.

Ji Chuxi and the other heaven-proud experts were even more astonished.

Shen Yiwei...

This person has a bigger reputation than his senior fellow apprentice Zhang Ting.

When he rose, it was twenty years later than Ji Chuxi's generation, with Drip-Water Sword Intent, invincible among his peers.

Now, he has actually reached the Sixth-Order peak in one step and entered the Creation Realm again.

This person...

Heaven-defying!

Lu Fukun said with a complex expression:

"Uncle Xunyang's group of people are all not simple; Zhang Ting and Shen Yiwei are both his disciples.

Chen Yan was discovered and cultivated by Shen Yiwei, and he also walks Xunyang's path; he is even more of a monster now."

Ji Chuxi and the others were silent.

Lu Xunyang, a giant mountain pressing down on the heads of the five clans.

The other party has already been sealed by the Ancient God Forbidden Land.

As a result, the legacy left behind still has to press down on the heads of the five clans.

"The remaining one is Jiang Yuan; this person is the head of the Xia Clan's Second-Order General Stars who has never appeared before. He once lurked in Jizhou, and his strength is comparable to the first in line of the second echelon."

Chen He continued:

"Among the Second-Order General Stars, there are also Xi Congyun, Extreme Dao Martial, and Li Muyun; these people also have the strength of the second in line of the second echelon, though they are a bit weaker.

However, there is another Second-Order General Star, the older sister of the Xia Clan's ruler, Princess Shao'an; this woman once erupted with combat power, perhaps..."

Chen He sighed softly:

"He might even be stronger than Jiang Yuan, comparable to the first rank of the first tier among our Five Clans.

The reason Jiang Yuan can be the head of the Second-Rank General Stars is because of his age; he is only twenty-two years old to this day."

Following Chen He's words.

The prodigies of the Five Clans broke out in a cold sweat.

It was not without reason that Great Xia could contend against the Five Clans with the power of a single nation.

Only now did they see that geniuses were everywhere in Great Xia.

"There is one more person you may not have heard of," Chen He continued:

"Chen Min, the son of Chen Changyuan."

The prodigies of the Five Clans were silent, listening only to Chen He's account at this moment.

Chen Min, the son of Chen Changyuan, isn't this a member of the younger generation?

"His strength is not too great, only at the third rank, but he arrived at the Ji Province battlefield a few days ago, joined the Xia Clan, and declared that he would definitely slay his father, Chen Changyuan.

He once slew a Sixth-Rank with one sword, erupting with..."

Chen He said quietly:

"Immortal Will!"

Silence.

Hiss...

The air stagnated like iron, with only floating clouds sweeping across the firmament.

The information Chen He possessed could not be called anything but vast.

Now.

Even the fourth person in the world to awaken Immortal Will had appeared.

Chi Yuexi and the others became more silent the more they listened.

"I feel that if we don't have Ice Intent, our chances of winning are very small."

A prodigy of the Five Clans spoke in a low voice.

What kind of monsters and freaks are all these people in Great Xia?

Wasn't it said that their destiny was about to perish?

Chen He swept a faint glance at that person and smiled:

"However, you must still pay close attention to Chen Yan; Chen Yan might break through his realm during the Prodigy Battle Platform, and at that time, Ji Chuxi."

Chen He looked at Ji Chuxi.

"Please speak frankly, Elder Chen, it is fine."

Chen He spoke:

"You must advance to the mid-stage of the Creation Realm as soon as possible to suppress Zhang Ting and Chen Yan."

Ji Chuxi was stunned:

"Me?"