Chapter 43: Silent

Moreover, given the current situation, if he dares to have any contact with the Su family in private, tomorrow the Qianyang Sect will be labeled as descendants of the Heavenly Demon!

Since we've decided to cut ties, let's cut them completely.

Sect Leader Su Hao waved his hand: 'Throw this minor translocation talisman at him, send him on his way—I cannot possibly help him with what he seeks.'

Finally,

Su Chen also never received that ridiculous minor translocation talisman.

He merely glanced briefly at the Qianyang Sect's gate, curled his lip in derision, turned and left, heading straight for the Cheng Clan.

But just as he was about to transform into a rainbow and leave, he happened to run into the Imperial Princess blocking the middle of the road.

"Once the Xuandao Sect was the center of all admiration, but now it is shunned—how pitiful and lamentable!" The Imperial Princess raised her brows and smiled lightly, her narrow phoenix eyes full of allure as she locked eyes with Su Chen: "Who can say for certain that the Xuandao Sect, now avoided by all,..."

"There won't be a chance for a comeback, right? You agree, Young Sect Leader Su?"

The Imperial Princess spoke leisurely while sizing up Su Chen's expressionless face.

The young man before her, roughly of age twenty, had sword-like brows and starry eyes, a jade-like visage, a hint of heroism, and his dark pupils were like a deep pool—impossible to read.

Moreover, his composure wasn't feigned; it was genuine calm.

That shouldn't be!

This completely contradicts her expectations!

Seeing Su Chen like this, the Imperial Princess felt utterly perplexed.

"Your Imperial Highness," Su Chen glanced askance, too disdainful to offer pleasantries.

He asked bluntly: "Did you come here especially to wait for me? What do you want?"

With Su Chen's current Martial Sovereign Realm cultivation, a single thought is enough for nothing to escape his perception.

Besides, the Imperial Princess is Ye Xuan's dao companion; she surely sides with Ye Xuan and would love to kill him, but etiquette and status hold her back.

"You noticed me long ago?" The Imperial Princess flashed a hint of deep wariness in her eyes and gave a low laugh.

However, she showed nothing of it, nor did she blame Su Chen; instead she walked to face him, smiling: "This Palace is merely idly curious about what you, Young Master Su, will do before your death."

"You and Brother Ye Xuan had a three-year agreement, which he mentioned to me; you are someone he values greatly—don't let him down."

"As for contacting the extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon to seek outside power against the Stellar Pavilion and the Great Universe Dynasty, that's pure fantasy—the Wall of Gods and Demons has been sealed; you… have no chance."

"Oh? You're so certain I'll summon a Heavenly Demon with offerings?" Su Chen deliberately distanced himself.

The Imperial Princess lightly pursed her lips: "The Great Universe Dynasty and the Stellar Pavilion are supreme powers in Central Province; even the full might of the Eastern Wasteland cannot harm them in the slightest, let alone the Xuandao Sect."

"It's a pity you offended anyone, but you had to offend Brother Ye Xuan… This Palace is also powerless to help."

"Young Master Su, instead of debasing yourself to beg the powers that once exalted the Xuandao Sect, you'd be better off seeking someone more useful."

"After all, given the sects' and clans' wariness of the dynasty and the Stellar Pavilion, no one would dare wade into this muddy water."

"No one can dispel Brother Ye Xuan's hatred toward you and the Xuandao Sect; the more you ally with others, the more you'll ignite his fighting spirit."

"Do you think that's the reasoning I'm presenting?"

Hearing this, Su Chen finally grasped the Imperial Princess's implied meaning.

Rather than waste effort begging those who have offended the Xuandao Sect, it's better to seek someone who can speak with influence in the Great Universe Dynasty or the Stellar Pavilion.

And who is that?

Naturally, it's someone from the dynasty or the Stellar Pavilion.

The Stellar Pavilion can be ruled out, since Su Chen is already the Young Pavilion Master; no one besides the Pavilion Master has more authority than him.

So only the dynasty remains—only someone from the Great Universe Dynasty can have a say.

The answer is almost upon us.

Upon realizing this, Su Chen's magnetic voice rang out: "Imperial Princess, do you mean the person I should seek is you?"

"Ask you to speak well of me to Ye Xuan, so he dispels his hostility toward me and the Xuandao Sect? And have him proclaim to the world that the Xuandao Sect is not of Heavenly Demon descent?"

"But I have no prior connection with the Imperial Princess, and the Xuandao Sect could never hope to climb to the heights of the Great Universe Dynasty; why would you risk the world's condemnation to step forward now and speak for the Xuandao Sect on my behalf?"

"Or is it in what capacity, or simply because you can't stand to watch? Or do you have other conditions?"

The Imperial Princess lightly covered her lips and gave a charming laugh.

Eastern Wasteland cultivators all say Su Chen is a good-for-nothing who thinks only with his lower body, yet she looks nothing like the useless rumor describes!

Tsk—

The Imperial Princess's deep gaze fixed on Su Chen; she suddenly stepped closer with delicate steps.

They drew so close that less than a finger's width separated them, each feeling the other's breath.

She extended her soft hand, her smiling eyes lightly resting on Su Chen's waist, and whispered close: "This Palace has long harbored improper thoughts about Young Master Su, but before, his eyes held only Lin Jianran, leaving no room for other women."

"Now that Brother Ye Xuan isn't here, you needn't worry; This Palace merely wants to exchange a few friendly bouts with Young Master Su before the wedding."

"If you want This Palace to speak for you before Brother Ye Xuan, mere pleading won't do—you must conquer me, make me willingly… you say This Palace is right, Young Sect Leader Su?"

The final three words, spoken by the Imperial Princess with tenderness and affection, left endless room for imagination.

A fresh fragrance assailed his nostrils, yet Su Chen narrowed his eyes and countered: "Imperial Princess, don't you know I'm already betrothed to Holy Maiden Liu of the Ziyang Sect? It seems you too are allied by marriage to Ye Xuan, the heir of the Stellar Pavilion—we're both spoken for."

"That's why we should cherish the remaining free time we have, right? Or we could all call off our engagements…"

Heh!

This woman really is something—she thinks Ye Xuan's hatred isn't deep enough, so she'd give him a green hat.

But upon hearing the words 'call off the engagement,' Su Chen seemed to realize something, his lips curling in a sneer, already aware of what the Imperial Princess's strange behavior was for.

He immediately flicked her hand away, deliberately creating distance.

That flick came so suddenly the Imperial Princess had no time to brace herself and nearly fell to the ground.

And just then—

The Imperial Princess sensed a shadow, she immediately lunged back at Su Chen, grabbing his shoulders with both hands, her ample bosom pressing directly against his face.

Su Chen had no time to enjoy this, his mind blurting 'Holy shit!'

He couldn't afford this facial cleanser, so he immediately planned to use his hands.

"Ah Chen..." a familiar voice, tinged with a hint of chill, sounded from behind without any warning.

Su Chen's heart skipped a beat.

The scene he had feared still came to pass.

He reflexively pushed the Imperial Princess away, hastily turned his head, and happened to lock eyes with Liu Liyan, who forced a faint smile at the corner of her mouth.

"Liu Saintess, how did you come back here?" The Imperial Princess traced a graceful arc with her foot, steadied herself, instantly looked surprised, she glanced askance at Su Chen, then immediately put on an act as if she had been caught by the man's wife while on a date with the other woman.

She thought,

Now Liu Liyan will surely have a big showdown with Su Chen?

Perhaps this will create a rift between them.

Then Su Chen provoked the Young Sect Master's temper, and directly called off the engagement.

Then her promise to the Imperial Younger Brother would basically be fulfilled.