Chapter 185 The World Shakes

On the fifteenth of November, in the battle of Yellow Dragon Mountain, Yan Chu achieved a complete victory.

Not only did he slay the old Marquis of Annan, Sima Tao, but four other Supreme Grandmasters, including the Joyful Buddha, also died at Yan Chu's hands.

The news spread across the world; Cangzhou Prefecture was shocked, and the whole world was shaken!

...

Within the World Society, Yan Chu saw off Yan Xuan and Daoist Priest Xuan Tong.

Both wore smiles, their expressions filled with a sense of urgency.

Having stayed at the World Society for two days, they discussed martial arts with Yan Chu and received much guidance. Many martial arts problems they previously couldn't grasp were resolved, and they were now eager to return and enter closed-door cultivation to contemplate their findings.

Yan Chu's cultivation was not only far beyond theirs.

Everything he had learned was instilled through the System's empowerment, making him a walking textbook for various martial arts principles.

Often, just a word or two of guidance could explain complex issues in simple terms, resolving problems that had plagued them for years.

This great kindness surpassed the favor of their recent assistance.

Thus, the two were now immensely grateful to Yan Chu.

After seeing them off and returning to the main hall, Tong Zhiyuan was waiting outside.

By now, the World Society had moved out of Lanjiang Valley and was located on Purple Bamboo Mountain, over two hundred miles outside Longhua Prefecture.

The newly built halls stretched out in a grand and magnificent display, already possessing the aura of a major sect.

Following the battle two days ago, several more powerful Loose Cultivators had joined the World Society.

Now, including Song Xingwu, the World Society had as many as ten Grandmasters and one Great Grandmaster.

Furthermore, Song Xingwu's cultivation was on the verge of a Breakthrough.

Once he emerged from seclusion, the World Society would have another Great Grandmaster.

Despite this, the World Society's top-tier combat power remained weak, relying almost entirely on Yan Chu alone.

If he were absent one day, these people alone would likely be unable to hold the fort.

"I'm leaving!"

Tong Zhiyuan narrowed his eyes as he sized up Yan Chu and said,

"After this battle, you have truly established a firm foothold in the entire Great Jin Dynasty!"

"Once the palace learns of your achievements, the Empress Dowager will likely grant you further rewards!"

"However, don't celebrate too early."

"Since the Empress Dowager has bestowed many treasures upon you, she will inevitably require you to perform tasks for the imperial court."

Yan Chu said indifferently,

"If the tasks requested of me are within my capabilities, I wouldn't mind making a trip."

In any case, his current strength was unrivaled in Cangzhou Prefecture. He would eventually have to venture beyond Cangzhou to meet the heroes of the world.

Perhaps in the future, he would even have to visit the palace in person to thank the Empress Dowager.

He had heard that she was once an peerless beauty on the beauties ranking list, and he had long admired her...

"Lord Tong leaving already? Why not stay at the World Society for a few more days? I still have some martial arts knowledge I'd like to exchange with you."

"No need!"

Tong Zhiyuan shook his head with a smile.

He called it an exchange, but it was actually just Yan Chu's one-sided guidance.

His gains over the past two days were far greater than those of Yan Xuan and the other.

After all, their relationship was closer; as Zhao Jiyao's Master, Yan Chu naturally wouldn't hold anything back from him.

"By the way..."

Tong Zhiyuan's eyes suddenly narrowed as he said,

"There's something I must tell you!"

"Please, go ahead!"

"You know that Yao'er is a daughter of the Six Doors' Zhao Family. But do you know she had a fiancé arranged before birth?"

Yan Chu's expression didn't change at all as he nodded.

"I know!"

Zhao Jiyao had no more secrets from him.

He naturally knew that her Family had arranged for her to marry the Han Family's direct son, Han Yue. It was precisely to escape her Family's forced marriage and Han Yue's persistence that she had come to Cangzhou and founded the Four Seas Pavilion.

However, Yan Chu didn't care about such things.

He was even a bit excited...

Speaking of which, the rumors circulating about him didn't seem to be entirely slanderous?

...

Tong Zhiyuan said in a heavy tone,

"Not long ago, after your battle at the Yang River, Yao'er returned to the capital with me to report. Consequently, the Zhao Family placed her under house arrest within the Family."

"They likely found out about you and Yao'er. Now, they won't let her leave the capital and have already planned to choose a date to hold the wedding for Yao'er and Han Yue."

"What do you plan to do?"

Hearing this, Yan Chu's expression remained unchanged as he asked,

"What does Senior want me to do?"

Yan Chu's demeanor made Tong Zhiyuan frown slightly. He didn't mention a specific plan, nor did he even show an attitude?

At this thought, his voice couldn't help but turn a bit cold.

"Yao'er's heart is entirely on you. She's been pulling strings everywhere in the imperial court for your sake. The only reason I came to Cangzhou was because of her."

"I don't want to interfere too much in the affairs of you young people!"

"But if you don't plan to do anything, then this old man will be truly disappointed!"

Yan Chu smiled indifferently and asked,

"What is the strength of the Han Family?"

Only then did Tong Zhiyuan's expression soften slightly.

"The Han Family is a top-tier clan in the Great Jin Dynasty. Their Old Ancestor, Han Tianzong, is one of the two Purple Robe Divine Constables of the Six Doors, a supreme powerhouse in the Heaven-Man Realm."

"Besides Han Tianzong, the Han Family has two other Supreme Grandmaster powerhouses. One is the head of the Han Family, Han Long, who is in the Late Stage of the Mountain Shaking Realm. The other is the Red Robe Governor of the Six Doors, Han Song, who is in the Early Stage of the Mountain Shaking Realm."

"If you want to take Yao'er back, the best way is to plead with the Empress Dowager."

"With your talent and cultivation, the Empress Dowager might help you and grant a marriage between you and Yao'er."

"No need!"

Yan Chu flatly refused. Ignoring Tong Zhiyuan's ugly expression, he asked,

"When is the wedding date they've set?"

"In February of next year! It's an auspicious day the Han Family specifically requested from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau!"

Yan Chu nodded.

"Good! Rest assured, Lord Tong, I know what to do!"

"When you return to the capital, please give Jiyao a message. Tell her to just wait peacefully at home!"

"What? Do you have another way?"

Tong Zhiyuan looked at him skeptically.

Although he had long heard that Yan Chu had a backer, he had never seen them during his many days at the World Society.

If there truly was someone behind him, they were likely a being in the Heaven-Man Realm.

However, the Han Family was backed by the imperial court. Even for a Heaven-Man, it wouldn't be easy to disregard the Han Family's Face.

"Lord Tong needn't ask for specifics; I will resolve it when the time comes!"

Yan Chu shook his head.

Could I tell you that February is too late?

There are still three months until then.

Do you have any idea how much I can accomplish in three months?

Right now, you're speaking to me in this lecturing tone, and I won't hold it against you. But in three months, try speaking to me in this tone again?

You'll have to call me Senior when you see me, you know?

"Fine!"

Seeing Yan Chu's confidence, Tong Zhiyuan stopped advising him.

"Then this old man will take his leave. I hope you're as good as your word!"

He had also gained many benefits from Yan Chu. After returning to the capital, a period of closed-door cultivation might allow his cultivation to advance further.

Watching Tong Zhiyuan depart, Yan Chu withdrew his gaze.

He now had another 250,000 experience points. He also needed to go into seclusion to raise his cultivation another level.

There were still many things waiting for him to do!

News came from Yao Chuan and Zhu Qiming that an Elder from the Red Lotus Lineage of the Holy Lotus Sect seemed to be arriving in Cangzhou soon.

During this time, they had been concealing Xu Chuo's death, pretending to be Xu Chuo while communicating with their superiors.

It seemed they could no longer keep it a secret.