35: Chapter 35 The Ancestor of the Eastern Lin Empire, Possession

A gaunt, skeletal old man strolled out from the distance.

"Little friend, you've had your fight; how about we end this farce here?"

The old man said with deep, calm eyes.

Chu Chen watched the old man before him with a guarded gaze; although the old man spoke plainly, he gave him a feeling like a sword hidden within its sheath.

He was like a fierce beast, ready to bare its fangs at the slightest misstep.

Seeing the newcomer, Zhang Long said joyfully, "Ancestor, you have finished your seclusion."

Then he looked fiercely at Chu Chen.

"Ancestor, this is the one. He not only wreaked havoc on the Dongxuan Imperial Family but also killed all my elite subordinates. Please, Ancestor, avenge me."

However, the old man glared at Zhang Long, "Shut your mouth! Do you think you haven't caused me enough trouble already?"

Seeing the old man's expression, Zhang Long didn't dare say another word, no matter how aggrieved he felt.

A medicinal pill was tossed into his arms, "This medicine will help you recover from your injuries."

Zhang Long hurriedly thanked him, "Thank you, Ancestor," and then began to tend to his injuries.

Only then did the old man look at Chu Chen, "Truly young and promising. To possess such strength at this age, it would be no exaggeration to call you a peerless prodigy."

Chu Chen looked at the old man before him, his brows tightly furrowed, "Did I ever say I would let him go?"

Hearing this, the old man's withered voice rang out, "Little friend, you jest. What just happened was merely a small scuffle; why must it escalate to a life-and-death struggle?"

"How about this: I will have him compensate you with something, how does that sound?"

Chu Chen said with a cold gaze, "Fine. Then I want the Dragon Vein Essence from beneath the ground."

While still tending to his injuries, Zhang Long nearly spat out a mouthful of blood when he heard this.

Fearing that his ancestor might agree, he hurriedly spoke up, "Brat, don't push your luck!"

The old man's expression was not very pleasant at this moment, but then he seemed to think of something.

"Then as you say, little friend, how about we use the remaining Dragon Vein Essence to compensate you?"

Hearing this, Chu Chen immediately felt a sense of unease. The old man had given up the Dragon Vein Essence so easily; he likely had a greater scheme in mind.

"You're giving it to me just like that?!"

Zhang Long said excitedly, "Ancestor, you absolutely cannot!"

"The Dragon Vein Essence is the foundation of the East Xuan Empire. How can you give it to this brat? Please, Ancestor, reconsider."

"Shut up!" the old man roared.

Then he looked at Chu Chen with a smile, "That is only natural. I can certainly make the decision regarding this Dragon Vein Essence."

Then, a terrifying aura erupted from the old man's body, and he reached out a hand.

The entire Dragon Vein began to shake, and a golden source orb, larger than the previous one, flew out from underground.

It then floated in front of Chu Chen.

"Little friend, this is the Dragon Vein Essence!"

Chu Chen did not stand on ceremony and immediately stored the Dragon Vein Essence away.

"Very well, I will give you some face today."

"Hua Xuan, let's go." Chu Chen took Hua Xuan's hand, preparing to leave this place.

The old man before him gave Chu Chen a terrifying feeling; he estimated that he was a powerful expert above the Cave-Heaven Realm.

"Little friend, wait a moment. I have a presumptuous request, and I hope you can agree to it."

In an instant, a terrifying aura locked onto Chu Chen. If Chu Chen were to walk away on his own, the old man would definitely attack him.

Hua Xuan also noticed that something was wrong, clutching the demon sealing stone tightly in her hand, ready to undo the seal at any moment.

Chu Chen turned back, "Is there something else? Could it be that there are more rare treasures you want to compensate me with?"

The old man stared at Chu Chen greedily, like a bloodthirsty beast.

"Little friend, you jest. I merely see that you have extraordinary talent. I have a secret technique here that I have studied for a long time but have never been able to comprehend."

"Since your talent is so superb, why not help me comprehend it? When that time comes, I will also bring out treasures to gift to you."

Hearing this, Chu Chen couldn't help but curse inwardly, 'Old fox, I knew you wouldn't let me go so easily.'

This so-called secret technique was likely a trap, but if he didn't agree, it would be difficult to leave this place today.

"What kind of secret technique? Your cultivation realm is higher than mine; if even you cannot comprehend it, how could I?"

"Little friend, that is incorrect. How can one compare talent and cultivation?"

"I have achieved what I have because I have lived for a long time, whereas with your talent, little friend, I fear you will surpass me before long."

Then, a black scripture drifted into Chu Chen's hand.

"Little friend, this is the secret technique. If you can comprehend it, you may choose any heavenly treasures you desire."

"And if I cannot comprehend it?" Chu Chen countered.

Hearing this, killing intent surged in the old man's eyes, "I believe you will certainly be able to comprehend it, little friend."

'You old fox, you actually dare to threaten me. If I have the chance, I will definitely refine you into the ten thousand soul banner.'

"Fine, I agree, but you must also agree to one condition of mine," Chu Chen said.

"Please speak, little friend. As long as it is within my power, I will certainly help you accomplish it."

Chu Chen looked at Hua Xuan, "Let her go first!"

The old man looked at Hua Xuan and nodded, "As long as you stay here to comprehend the secret technique, your Dao companion may naturally leave; I will certainly not stop her."

"Chu Chen... I'm not leaving. If we go, we go together," Hua Xuan replied.

'Foolish woman, can't you see that this old fox is up to no good? Your presence here will only distract me,' Chu Chen sent a voice transmission.

After hesitating for a moment, Hua Xuan replied, 'Actually, there is another way. I just need to undo the seal on this demon sealing stone!!'

'Alright, foolish woman, why don't you trust me? Once you leave, I will have my own way to get out and meet up with you.'

Seeing that Chu Chen was so insistent, Hua Xuan did not continue to press the issue.

"Alright, then take care. I will wait for you in the Donglin Mountain Range."

Immediately after, the two ended their voice transmission.

Chu Chen looked at the old man and threatened, "Do not think about intercepting her halfway. I have a means of connecting with her."

"If she meets with any misfortune, I will be able to sense it, and I fear I will not be able to comprehend this secret technique."

The old man thought to himself, 'What a little fox. However, that is not my goal, so letting that little girl go is fine.'

"Naturally. I am old, and I would certainly not attack a little girl. You may rest assured, little friend."

Then Chu Chen gave the Dragon Vein Essence to Hua Xuan, "You go first; I will come to find you very soon."

Hua Xuan nodded, turned to look at Chu Chen, and said, "I will wait for you."

Then she transformed into a streak of light and left this place.

She had already decided that if Chu Chen truly met with any misfortune, she would undo the seal and make the old man and this entire Dongxuan Imperial Family pay with their lives.

"Little friend, your Dao companion has already left. Shall we begin to comprehend the secret technique?"

Chu Chen did not reply; he only casually flipped through the black scripture in his hand.

Seeing this, a wicked smile curled the corners of the old man's withered mouth.

In a short while, Chu Chen had finished reading the entire black scripture, but he had not yet begun to comprehend its mysteries.

"Chu Xiaozi, you're done for. This cultivation technique is incomplete; the old man didn't give you the complete version."

"And looking at the content, it seems to be a possession technique. If you succeed in comprehending it, I fear this old man intends to possess your body," Ming Yuan sent a voice transmission to Chu Chen.