283: The flawed jade is the king (22).

Wang Yun's fingertips lightly tapped the tabletop, his gaze calmly watching the bustling crowd outside the window.

For these ten years, all his mind and spirit had been immersed in the mysteries of nurturing the Supreme Body; regarding the improvement of his cultivation base, he hadn't paid too much attention instead.

Now that the Supreme Body was successfully nurtured, his cultivation base had instead reached the Grotto-Heaven Realm Peak due to the feedback from the Supreme Body.

It was an unexpected pleasant surprise.

The Chen Family's Dao Discussion Assembly, and the Hongmeng Origin Qi serving as the prize, were undoubtedly timely help for him.

As long as he obtained that wisp of Origin Qi, he could break through the threshold of the God Realm in one fell swoop.

But Wang Yun was not blinded by this massive temptation.

The appearance of the Hongmeng Origin Qi was too suspicious.

The Chen Family, as one of the five major families of the Northern Plains, had a profound foundation.

Holding a Dao Discussion Assembly with such fanfare this time, even offering a Heaven-Defying divine object like the Hongmeng Origin Qi as a prize, the motive behind it was definitely not simple.

"Young Master, that Chen Family..."

Beside him, Luo Xi's face also carried a hint of worry.

Although she didn't know Wang Yun's true identity, having followed him for the past ten years, she had already witnessed the sinister nature of people's hearts.

"It's fine."

Wang Yun's voice was calm.

He closed his eyes, sinking his mind into his Sea of Consciousness.

Minds Eye, activate!

His Divine Thought transformed into an invisible ripple, instantly crossing the barriers of space and enveloping the entire Chen Family manor.

Pavilions, towers, guards, and servants—everything was clearly reflected in his mind.

He carefully searched every corner, looking for any possible anomalies.

However, after a round of investigation, he didn't find any traces of Formations, nor did he perceive any hidden killing intent.

The entire Chen Family manor appeared open and aboveboard, as if it truly were just preparing for a simple banquet.

"Am I being too suspicious?"

A trace of doubt flashed through Wang Yun's heart.

He knew that his Minds Eye could see through illusions and look directly into the human heart.

But if the opponent used some kind of supreme treasure capable of shielding the secrets of heaven, or if their cultivation base far exceeded his own, the Minds Eye was not omnipotent.

Wang Yun pondered for a moment and finally decided to attend the banquet.

Riches are found in danger.

That wisp of Hongmeng Origin Qi was crucial for his Breakthrough to the God Realm; he couldn't miss it.

Moreover, in the Great Nether Sacred Capital, with that Great You Sacred Ancestor protecting him, he presumably wouldn't encounter any mishaps... A few days later.

The Chen Family manor was brightly lit, with immortal music drifting through the air.

A grand banquet was underway.

Those invited were all elites of the younger generation in the Northern Plains.

They gathered in groups of three or five, either talking loudly or discussing Dao methods, the atmosphere warm and harmonious.

The arrival of Wang Yun and Luo Xi attracted the attention of many at the banquet.

Everyone's gaze fell upon them.

There was curiosity and inquiry, but more so, jealousy and disdain.

"He's that 'Remnant Jade'? He doesn't look like much."

"Hmph, just a lucky fellow relying on the legacy of the Grandmist Sage."

"I heard he's a coward who didn't even dare to accept Yu Tianheng's challenge; I think he's just a showy but useless spearhead."

Discussions rose and fell, filled with bitterness.

Wang Yun turned a deaf ear to this; he took Luo Xi to a secluded corner and sat down on his own, appearing indifferent to everything around him.

Just then, the Young Lord of the Chen Family, an extraordinary young man, walked over with a smile, holding a wine cup.

"I've heard of Brother Remnant Jade's great name for a long time. Seeing you today, your elegance is indeed extraordinary."

The Chen Family Young Lord acted extremely hospitable, maintaining a very low posture.

"My father has also admired Your Excellency for a long time and specifically instructed me to host you well."

He raised his wine cup and drained it in one go, showing great magnanimity.

However, Wang Yun just looked at him calmly, without the slightest movement.

The sense of unease in his heart had not disappeared; instead, it grew stronger.

Minds Eye, activate again.

This time, he concentrated all his mind on a single point, piercing through layers of disguise and shielding.

He wanted to see clearly what exactly was hidden beneath this peaceful surface.

Boom!

His Divine Soul world suddenly shook.

The scene of the banquet with singing and dancing instantly vanished.

In its place was a deep darkness.

And in the deepest part of that darkness, a pair of eyes filled with killing intent were staring fixedly at him.

That gaze was like seeing the most delicious prey.

It was a pure, undisguised desire to swallow him alive.

Heavenly Venerate!

Wang Yun's heart sank.

The Chen Family had a Heavenly Venerate spying on him in the shadows.

"Xi'er, you're not feeling well. I'll take you back to rest first."

Wang Yun made a prompt decision. He stood up, grabbed Luo Xi's hand, and prepared to walk out.

The Chen Family Young Lord's expression instantly changed.

"Why is Brother Remnant Jade in such a hurry?"

The Chen Family Young Lord's smile vanished, his face turning cold.

"The banquet isn't over yet. My Family's Ancient Ancestor still wishes to meet you."

Before his voice even faded.

Boom!

Boom!

Two terrifying auras belonging to the God Emperor Realm erupted from both sides of the banquet.

Two Chen Family Old Ancestors with white hair and profound auras appeared like ghosts in front of and behind Wang Yun and Luo Xi, blocking all their paths of retreat.

"Little friend, our Ancient Ancestor requests your presence."

One of the Old Ancestors spoke with a raspy voice, devoid of any emotion.

"We hope you will grace us with a conversation."

Everyone at the banquet had long been stunned by this sudden turn of events.

The Chen Family... what on earth are they doing?

Wang Yun looked at the two God Emperors before him and felt the Heavenly Venerate pressure coming from the deepest part of the Chen Family, locking down the entire space, and his heart skipped a beat.

Without any hesitation, he directly activated the space jade pendant that had long been repaired.

Buzz!

A powerful force of space erupted with him as the center.

The Void Realm in front of him began to distort violently, and a pitch-black crack was about to form.

However, at that moment.

"To think it's the Law of Space; I truly underestimated you."

An aged and contemptuous cold snort came from the direction of the Chen Family Forbidden Ground.

Along with the voice, a supreme will belonging to a Heavenly Venerate, far exceeding a God Emperor, came crashing down.

Crack!

The space crack that had just formed, which would have been enough for them to escape, actually let out an overburdened wail under the forced intervention of this will, crumbling inch by inch and dissipating into nothingness.

The Law of Space was forcibly destroyed!

The path of retreat was completely severed.

A giant hand condensed from Laws descended from the sky with overwhelming power, slowly reaching out to grab Wang Yun.

"Junior, come here."

Under that giant hand, Wang Yun felt incredibly small, barely able to even conceive the thought of resisting.

However, in this instant of life and death.

Wang Yun's eyes were filled with madness and determination.

He pushed all the power within his body—the heart of flora and the Supreme Bone—to their absolute limits.

"Sever Self!"

A weak yet supreme Sword Intent, containing the power to sever all Karma and fate, slashed out fiercely from between his brows.

The Heavenly Venerate's giant hand paused slightly.

It seemed he hadn't expected this person would actually dare to resist.

The next moment, the giant hand descended with a power that crushed everything.

The moment that determined Sword Intent touched the giant hand, it instantly shattered and was annihilated.

Like a mantis trying to stop a carriage.

Utterly powerless.

The massive gap in strength made all resistance seem so laughable.

At the very moment the "Sever Self" Sword Intent burst forth and was then ground away.

In the distant Great Nether Sacred Capital.

In the deepest part of the imperial palace, within that Forbidden Ground shrouded in layers of saintly might.

Atop an ancient altar, a simple-looking, even somewhat dilapidated ancient scabbard floated quietly.

Buzz—!

At this moment, this mysterious scabbard, which had been silent for countless tens of thousands of years, began to vibrate violently without any warning.

"Hmm?"

Guarding beside the altar, that Ancient Ancestor of the Saint Realm of the Great You Sacred Dynasty suddenly opened his eyes.

He looked with uncertainty at the scabbard that was emitting bursts of clear sword chimes.

This was a relic left behind by Ancestor Chen, the national treasure of the entire Great You Sacred Dynasty.

"Is this... resonance?"

The Sacred Ancestor was startled.

Before he could even react.

Whoosh!

That ancient scabbard actually broke free from all the Restrictions on the altar by itself.

It turned into a streak of light, ignoring all the defensive Formations of the Sacred Capital, and with a supreme sword might, pointed straight in the direction of the Chen Family manor!

In the entire Great Nether Sacred Capital, all the powerful experts in seclusion were awakened by this terrifying sword might at this moment.

They looked up in horror at the streak of light streaking across the sky, their minds trembling.

"What a terrifying sword Dao aura..."

"That... what is that?!"