Chen Jiuyang possessed extraordinary talent. Following a three-day banquet, Chen Fengge held high hopes for Chen Jiuyang, intending to vigorously cultivate this descendant of the Chen family.
Fate, a marvelous thing.
Chen Jiuyang was, astonishingly, the Dao companion of the Saintess of the Han family, who possessed the Heavenly Charm Physique of the Demonic Path's True Demon lineage. This delighted Chen Fengge immensely.
"For thousands of years, I never imagined that a descendant of our Righteous Path's Shu Mountain would share such a destiny with the Demonic Path."
"In a few days, you will likely need to journey to the Demonic Path's secret realm again. Perhaps you might gain another protector."
Chen Jiuyang had provided him with no shortage of surprises.
The three days had passed, and the Chen family had cleared away the banquet. This feast was only for those who had dealings and relationships with the Shu Mountain Chen family, and strict secrecy was enforced.
Nominally, Chen Biandao had stepped down as patriarch, with Chen Fengge taking over. However, Chen Fengge was out of touch with the times, and all matters of the Chen family were still managed by Chen Biandao.
Chen Biandao said, "Ancestor Fengge, the God of Slaughter Hall and the Longevity Alliance have set their sights on Jiuyang, believing he is connected to fragments of the Nine Provinces Cauldron."
"Previously, they dispatched two half-step Heavenly Realm assassins to attempt to assassinate Jiuyang."
"Furthermore, before the start of the Martial Ranking, several aristocratic families and sects ambushed Jiuyang from a thousand miles away, wishing to prevent Chen Jiuyang from participating in the Martial Ranking, thereby denying our Chen family great fortune."
Chen Biandao had not forgotten this matter. However, his cultivation was at most at the half-step Heavenly Realm, and he was powerless against their combined treachery.
But now, with their Venerable Realm ancestor emerged and in good health, moving freely, how could they not seek revenge and vent Chen Jiuyang's anger?
"God of Slaughter Hall and Longevity Alliance?" Chen Fengge sat on a wooden chair, tapping the armrest. "It's beyond my expectation that these two cowardly opportunists have not had their lineages severed."
"It matters not. They are currently unaware that I have returned to the mortal world. When they come to ambush, I shall give them a surprise." Chen Fengge looked at Chen Jiuyang and said, "Jiuyang, I have reviewed your information. This time, I shall teach you a lesson."
"When facing enemies, you must strike them hard enough that they will kneel and submit."
"Think back countless years ago, when the Sacred Emperor and the Great Emperor were alive, they suppressed the myriad races and forcefully slew the demon race, driving them from Earth. Only then did our human race have the opportunity to flourish and multiply on this land."
"To lay a thousand-mile killing array in the Qinling Mountains, intending to prevent you from participating in the Martial Ranking, *heh*, how amusing. I have returned to the mortal world and have not seen the mountains and rivers of our human race for many years. This time, I shall accompany you on this journey."
"The way of Shu Mountain has always been to persuade with reason, and to retaliate with an eye for an eye!"
Chen Biandao's expression showed some excitement. "What the Ancestor says is absolutely correct. I shall immediately send someone to prepare the visiting cards!"
"A teachable youth," Chen Fengge nodded slowly.
Chen Jiuyang, however, felt little. For the past few days, he had been contemplating the matter of 'observing precepts.'
His thoughts and explorations on the path of invincible divine abilities led him further down that road.
What kind of precepts should he observe to wield his power with freedom?
Chen Jiuyang fell into deep thought.
Watching Chen Jiuyang ponder, Chen Fengge said, "Jiuyang, observing precepts is the foundation of will for the martial path of invincible divine abilities. The foundation cannot be attained through mere contemplation."
"If the path of invincible divine abilities were so easily walked, the world would be filled with invincible divine ability users, not those who tread the path of divine might like a prison."
"I have calculated your timing. Accompanying me on this journey through the mountains and rivers, and visiting the Demonic Path's secret realm, you will return around the Spring Festival. Then, you will join the national team for the Martial Ranking, compete in the Asian Martial Ranking, and subsequently the World Martial Ranking."
Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly, then smiled, "Then it shall be as the Ancestor has said."
He was somewhat fixated on the matter of observing precepts.
Upon reflection, since entering the martial path, he had advanced by leaps and bounds, rising like a meteor, with almost nothing posing a challenge.
To explore a path on his own might truly require the tempering and witnessing of time.
Once some matters were decided,
Qiu Yihan and Elder Han found Chen Jiuyang. "Jiuyang, my grandmother and I will return to the Han family first. We will await your arrival there."
The Han family had also gained a considerable portion of fortune from this event. They were curious whether Chen Jiuyang could bring back a Venerable Realm ancestor from the Demonic Path's secret realm.
Such a significant matter involved many interests, and Qiu Yihan and Elder Han could not make a decision alone; they needed to return and consult with the Demonic Path's higher echelons.
"Alright," Chen Jiuyang nodded.
Before leaving, Qiu Yihan whispered into Chen Jiuyang's ear, "When you come to my Han family again, I, your Saintess, can cultivate with you and help your martial cultivation advance."
Then, without waiting for Chen Jiuyang's reaction, Qiu Yihan departed with Elder Han.
Chen Jiuyang's expression was stunned, followed by a surge of hormones he hadn't felt in a long time.
It seemed he had been so preoccupied with martial matters that Qiu Yihan's Heavenly Charm Physique had momentarily captivated him, bringing Chen Jiuyang back to a more normal state.
Qiu Yihan's Heavenly Charm Physique was something countless men coveted, yet Chen Jiuyang had obtained it.
However, although they had been engaged for some time, Chen Jiuyang had not yet touched Qiu Yihan's body. He hadn't expected Qiu Yihan to take the initiative this time.
It made Chen Jiuyang's heart flutter.
Chen Fengge laughed heartily. "My young man, while martial arts are important, mortal life is also extremely important. Otherwise, when you lose someone important, you will have no time for regret."
Chen Jiuyang suddenly recalled the previous master of the Blade of Aversion to Life in the Han family's forbidden area, who seemed to have met a similar fate.
Chen Jiuyang rubbed his nose and said, "I will pay attention to this matter in the future."
Lin Yuexian had gone abroad with her father on business. Ji Lengyue had accompanied him to Shu Mountain and returned to the Emei Sect to cultivate martial arts. Now that Qiu Yihan had left, only Yao Zixuan remained.
In the evening, after Yao Zixuan had showered, she lay on the same bed with Chen Jiuyang. Chen Jiuyang put his arm around her waist and asked, "Tell me, if I didn't practice martial arts."
"What would our lives be like after we met?"
Yao Zixuan wrapped her arms around Chen Jiuyang's arm, her eyes narrowing into crescent moons. "Then it would probably be about making money, protecting my Yao family's assets, and dominating the business world, while you, Jiuyang, would become a globally renowned divine doctor."
Chen Jiuyang's expression was somewhat dazed. "I never thought we'd known each other for so long in the blink of an eye."
"Yes," Yao Zixuan giggled. "If it weren't for you back then, I might have jumped into the river and committed suicide. Fortunately, I met you."
Chen Jiuyang's heart warmed slightly. He flipped over and pressed Yao Zixuan beneath him, whispering in her ear, "Zixuan, do you want a child?"
Yao Zixuan's eyes were watery, and her pretty face was flushed with shyness. "Don't just talk about it, you have to sow the seeds, otherwise how can I have a child."
"Hahahaha!"
Chen Jiuyang let out a light laugh, lifted her smooth chin, and said mischievously,
"Then let's cultivate more."