569: Chapter 569 The Four Prodigies

The three major forces that had grievances with Xiao Chen—the Yuntian Sect, the Wanxiang Temple, and the Gangli Clan—all lowered their heads, suffering in silence with no way to voice their grievances.

This meant Xiao Chen could kill them, but they were not allowed to retaliate; this was simply acting like a rogue!

Meanwhile, Ji Wushuang, Liu Luoying, Water Cloud Comfort, and the others were filled with joy. The unconditional protection of a Void Refinement Stage Cultivator meant absolute safety on this Cangxuan Star.

Beside her, Tang Xi showed an expression of disbelief, but the talent and strength displayed by this young man indeed made him worthy of such protection.

Even Xiao Chen himself looked surprised.

He had completely unexpected that a casual duel where he hadn't even used his full strength would yield such a reward.

However, he still had to be on guard; people as ruthless and unscrupulous as Wan Juechen and Yun Canghai would inevitably try to sabotage him in secret.

“Fourth match: Yun Zhiyi of the Yuntian Sect versus Liu Wushang of the Eastern Emperor Divine Sect. Will both competitors please enter the arena!”

There was no suspense in this duel. Due to the gap in cultivation level and divine bodies, Yun Zhiyi won easily.

The Heavenly Pride Battle reached its final stages. Those who advanced to the top four were:

Chi Zhongtian at Nascent Soul Stage Perfection, Xiao Chen at Nascent Soul Stage Ninth Level, Yun Zhiyi at Eighth Level of Nascent Soul Stage, and Dan Rui at Nascent Soul Stage Fifth Level.

Dan Rui, with her incredibly powerful Soul power, was undoubtedly the dark horse of this Heavenly Pride Battle, breaking into the top four in an unexpected manner.

“The semi-finals of this Heavenly Pride Battle will take place in seven days. Will the four contestants please strive to recover and maintain their Peak state!”

...

Inside a luxurious Immortal Cave.

Tang Youlan walked over slowly, her jade-like hand resting on Xiao Chen's shoulder as a beam of profound light was released from her palm.

She had intended to dispel the Exquisite Thousand-Mechanism Array within his body, but her wrist suddenly trembled. The blood-colored array formation residing in Xiao Chen's Dantian was clearly visible.

“You... you are...” Tang Youlan’s beautiful eyes widened. A flicker of fear actually shimmered in the depths of this Void Refinement Stage super-expert's gaze.

“It is the Blood Demon Curse.”

“Which Blood Yao?”

“The Ancient Yao, Blood River.”

“What!”

Tang Youlan's pupils constricted. “How could you have encountered the Primeval Yao Race... Could it be... the Eerie Mountain Forest!”

“Yes.”

Xiao Chen nodded calmly. “I also didn't expect that the severed limb of the Ancient Yao Blood River would be entrenched in that place.”

“Blood River...”

Tang Youlan murmured to herself, “After the end of the Age of Gods, these primeval beings were unwilling to perish just like that.

Some have only a wisp of a remnant Soul left, yet they still linger on in every corner of the Chaos world, attempting to regain control of the Chaos.”

As the Saintess of the Spirit Realm who had read many ancient texts, she naturally knew the status of Blood River within the Ancient Yao Race.

He was one of the two Ancient Yao among the Primeval Yao Race who controlled the Law of Devouring; the other Prehistoric Beast that controlled the Law of Devouring was the Heaven-Swallowing Python.

“No wonder.”

Tang Youlan seemed to remember something. “Tang Xi once said he sensed Demonic Qi of an extremely high level there. I once had my Primordial Spirit Leaving the Body to investigate, but I found nothing.”

“It hides very deeply. Perhaps it sensed your aura and immediately went into hiding.”

“What type of curse is this?”

“A Lifespan Curse, planted by Blood River burning the last of his Soul. According to him, I only have three years to live.”

“...”

Tang Youlan was completely stunned, the light in her eyes instantly dimming. According to ancient records, even Blood River himself could not dispel his Lifespan Curse.

Was the peerless Genius she had finally found going to fall just like this?

Xiao Chen asked with a calm expression, “What is Blood River's true form?”

“The Heaven-Devouring Rat.”

Xiao Chen's expression tightened slightly. Was that thing that looked like a tentacle actually its tail?

Tang Youlan took a deep breath, her jade hand resting on Xiao Chen's shoulder as a wisp of seven-colored profound light covered him.

Xiao Chen was startled, feeling only a moist spring breeze brush through his entire body. The Exquisite Thousand-Mechanism Array inside him instantly disintegrated.

“Feeling surprised?” Tang Youlan tilted her head.

“Aren't you afraid I'll run away?”

“Everyone you care about is here, where could you run to? Moreover...”

Xiao Chen didn't speak, turning his head with a smile.

“Do you want me to help you wipe out the Yuntian Sect? Consider it as me granting you one condition.”

“It's not that simple.”

Xiao Chen's gaze swept across her exquisite profile. “It's a condition from a Void Refining expert after all, how could I use it so easily!”

“Could it be that in your eyes, wiping out the Yuntian Sect is very simple?” Tang Youlan glanced at him sideways, her lips curving into a slight arc.

“It's hard if you say it's hard, and simple if you say it's simple.”

“Think carefully, you only have three years of Lifespan left. That Yuntian Sect has three high-level Soul Transformation Stage experts. Are you sure you can wipe them out in three years?”

“Why would I need three years?”

Xiao Chen turned his head slightly, his eyes cold. “After the Heavenly Pride Battle ends, I want there to be no more Yuntian Sect on the Cangxuan Continent.”

“Oh?”

Tang Youlan showed a puzzled expression. “I am truly curious how you, a Nascent Soul Stage Ninth Level, intend to wipe out a Sect that possesses three high-level Soul Transformation Stage experts.”

“Before I appeared, hadn't you also never seen a Golden Core Stage defeat a Nascent Soul Stage in an instant?”

“This is different. You cannot imagine the escape Divine Abilities of the Soul Transformation Stage. Once he escapes, your Qixia Sect, Nangong Family, Liang Clan, Ice Cloud Palace, Holy Sun Sect, Bishui Palace, and other Sects will face a catastrophe.”

Xiao Chen showed a slight surprise. “It seems that during this time, Your Highness Saintess has investigated me quite thoroughly.”

“Naturally.”

Tang Youlan raised her eyebrows and admitted it quite frankly. “Since you are my Cauldron, I of course have to find out everything about you!”

“Then what else did you find out?”

“I found a great pervert who is obsessed with Beauty and can't live without women. As long as they are beautiful, whether they are young girls or young married women, you haven't let any of them go.”

“...”

Xiao Chen stared at her with wide eyes for a moment.

“What, did I say something wrong?”

“How is it as exaggerated as you say? It's just a few dozen Dao Companions. Besides, what man doesn't love a Beauty?”

“Hmph!”

Tang Youlan rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, “Just making excuses for your own promiscuity!”

Xiao Chen gave a sheepish smile and hurriedly changed the subject. “Your Highness Saintess didn't travel all the way to the Lower Realm just to investigate the cause of the deacon's death, right?”

“You will find out soon.”

...

A desolate mountain Peak.

“Greetings, Commander.”

Tang Feng flew down and bowed to the black-robed man in front of him.

Captain Tang Yan turned around and smiled slightly. “Daoist Heir of Piaomiao, there is no need for such mundane etiquette between us.”

“I wonder what the Commander called me here for?”

“I only just heard about that Xiao Chen stealing your Dao Companion. An ant from the Lower Realm actually dares to be so arrogant!”

“It was my own lack of skill; I cannot blame others.”

Tang Feng lowered his head, his expression gloomy. “My Soul Transformation Stage Ninth Level strength was for nothing. Even though I have such a large gap over him, I am still not his match.”

“You are wrong!”