Xu Qingji, having narrowly escaped death, said, "Chen Jiuyang, thank you so much just now. If it weren't for you today, my junior sister and I would likely have perished here."
Chen Jiuyang's mood was somewhat melancholic. He simply replied, "You're welcome. As you both heard, there are many people like Fu Niang in Suzhou and Hangzhou. I hope your Longhu Mountain Daoism can send some personnel to investigate Suzhou and Hangzhou to prevent a great disaster."
These two individuals were only at the late stage of the Xuan realm. If he hadn't arrived in time, they would have truly died at the hands of the out-of-control Fu Niang.
"I will report this matter to Longhu Mountain shortly. Cultivating the ghost path is a grave taboo!" Xu Qingji stated.
Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly, then turned and departed.
The matter of Wang Juyuan and Fu Niang had given Chen Jiuyang a significant shock.
Returning to the Chen family in Suzhou and Hangzhou, Chen Jiuyang collapsed onto his bed and fell into a deep sleep.
This time, there were no nightmares.
The next day, as the sun shone brightly, Chen Jiuyang slowly woke up. He checked his phone and saw it was already eleven o'clock.
Upon waking, Chen Jiuyang felt a heaviness in his heart. Images of many people subconsciously flashed through his mind.
Yao Zixuan, Lin Yuexian, Qiu Yihan, Ji Lengyue, Qin Rouyu.
His parents, Marquis Feng Han, and others.
Stepping out of his room, the Chen family patriarch was sitting on a wooden platform, drinking tea. He glanced at Chen Jiuyang, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, before slowly asking, "What happened to you last night?"
Chen Jiuyang replied indifferently, "Nothing much."
"You usually wake up at six or seven in the morning to practice martial arts, but today you slept until eleven," the Chen family patriarch said. "Your demeanor and spirit have also undergone a tremendous change."
Chen Jiuyang said, "Is that so?"
The Chen family patriarch continued, "The you of the past was like a sharp sword, always exuding its edge. To provoke you meant death. Overnight, this treasured sword seems to have been sheathed."
Chen Jiuyang replied, "Has it?"
The Chen family patriarch paused for a moment, then said, "As you wish."
Chen Jiuyang stated, "Tomorrow, I will accompany the soldiers of the Tianqi Legion to Japan."
The Chen family patriarch stared at Chen Jiuyang for a long time before finally saying, "Alright."
He couldn't comprehend how Chen Jiuyang's state of mind had undergone such a drastic transformation overnight.
The Chen family patriarch put down his teacup. "Before you head to Japan, there's a thorny matter that needs to be dealt with."
"What is meant to come will always come."
"The son of the Third King, Zhou Fangzun, Zhou Wushuang, has arrived in Suzhou and Hangzhou. He is currently on a yacht at our port. Once you step out of this door, he will find you. Have you thought about how to deal with him?"
Chen Jiuyang replied, "No matter, let nature take its course."
As he spoke, Chen Jiuyang raised his hand and beckoned. The Yan Sheng Blade flew out from inside the house and landed in his hand. Chen Jiuyang then strode out.
Watching Chen Jiuyang's retreating back, the Chen family patriarch felt both relieved and worried.
Chen Jiuyang's heart was calm, as if undergoing a subtle transformation.
"Creak—"
The gate of the Suzhou and Hangzhou villa district was opened, and Chen Jiuyang stepped out.
"Swish swish swish!"
Immediately, several Grandmasters of the Di realm flew through the air, walking on water from the port, and landed before Chen Jiuyang.
There were five people in total. Among them, four Grandmasters of the Di realm appeared to be middle-aged men, surrounding the young Grandmaster of the Di realm in the center like stars around the moon.
This Grandmaster of the Di realm had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, with a noble and extraordinary demeanor. He was no more than twenty-five or twenty-six years old and was dressed in a white, ornate robe.
Zhou Wushuang looked down at Chen Jiuyang, scrutinizing him carefully before speaking, "Your talent is comparable to mine, and you have the capital to oppose Xi Butui."
"Chen Jiuyang, I have come to find you today and offer you two choices."
"One, fight me today and die by my hand."
"Two, surrender and become my subordinate, and your grievances with Xi Butui will be settled."
Chen Jiuyang's eyes, as calm as a deep well, looked at Zhou Wushuang and asked, "We are both people of Long Country. Why should we kill each other?"
"Why did Xi Butui attack ordinary people and plot to take the lives of hundreds of the Yao family?"
"If you can give me a satisfactory and reasonable explanation for these two questions, I will spare Xi Butui's life."
Zhou Wushuang frowned, then said, "It's a matter of secrecy, and I don't know. I saw that your talent is indeed quite good, which is why I developed a desire to recruit you."
Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly, then drew the Yan Sheng Blade. "You seem like a decent person. For the sake of being fellow countrymen, I will spare your life."
"But you shouldn't have appeared before me and interfered in this matter."
"How dare you be so presumptuous towards the heir of the Southern King!" A Grandmaster of the Di realm beside Zhou Wushuang shouted sternly, striking first. He directly unleashed his divine intent technique and slapped Chen Jiuyang with his palm.
"Rumble!"
Chen Jiuyang raised his other hand and pointed it at this Grandmaster of the Di realm, softly uttering two words: "...Instant Annihilation."
"Bang!"
Vast and terrifying Three Revolutions Pure Yang True Qi erupted from Chen Jiuyang's body instantly. This move directly shattered the Grandmaster of the Di realm's divine intent technique, and then half of his body was blown to pieces by this move. This Grandmaster of the Di realm died on the spot.
"Whoosh!"
Zhou Wushuang and the remaining three Grandmasters of the Di realm had their expressions change drastically. Immediately after, the three Grandmasters of the Di realm beside Zhou Wushuang simultaneously attacked Chen Jiuyang.
"...Soul Severance."
Chen Jiuyang's voice sounded again.
"Roar!!"
Chen Jiuyang's eyes seemed to glow. A nascent form of divine might, like a scorching sun, erupted from his body. Terrifying pressure emanated from Chen Jiuyang.
The Yan Sheng Blade was aimed at the three Grandmasters of the Di realm who were attacking simultaneously. Cold light flashed, and black flames erupted, sweeping outwards.
"Plop—"
The bodies of these three Grandmasters of the Di realm who were attacking simultaneously stiffened in mid-air and then fell to the ground, motionless. They had lost their lives.
"Nascent Divine Might!!!" Zhou Wushuang's face turned pale. As the son of a Heavenly King, he knew very well that this move by Chen Jiuyang was the unique divine might of a Heavenly King, although Chen Jiuyang's move was a nascent form of divine might.
Once this move was unleashed, unless one had also comprehended the nascent divine might or possessed an extremely powerful divine soul, Grandmasters of the Di realm could contend with Chen Jiuyang. Otherwise, anyone who touched it would die.
Unseen and seen observers alike witnessed this scene, all of them astonished.
Chen Jiuyang, this peerless genius, truly lived up to his reputation. At the Xuan realm, he comprehended the nascent divine intent of the Di realm, and at the Di realm, he comprehended the nascent divine might of the Heavenly realm.
Chen Jiuyang glanced sideways at Zhou Wushuang and asked, "Do you still intend to attack me?"
Zhou Wushuang's face was pale, and cold sweat dripped from him. Meeting Chen Jiuyang's calm, bottomless eyes, he felt a chill in his heart and instinctively retreated.
Seeing Zhou Wushuang's reaction, Chen Jiuyang smiled faintly, sheathed the Yan Sheng Blade, and slowly walked step by step to Zhou Wushuang. He gently patted Zhou Wushuang's shoulder and said, "Although I won't kill you, your life is spared, but you cannot escape punishment."
"You dare to come and hold me accountable, relying on the fact that you are the son of a Heavenly King. I find it pathetic."
"Take a message to Zhou Fangzun for me. If he wants to live, then he must write a confession of guilt and make it public, and cripple Xi Butui. Only then can I overlook this matter."
"Otherwise, when I reach the pinnacle in the future, hehe, hehe..."
With that, Chen Jiuyang turned and left the scene. He did not return to the Chen family in Suzhou and Hangzhou but walked away into the distance. No one, openly or secretly, dared to stop him, allowing Chen Jiuyang to leave.
Subsequently, the scene erupted into shockwaves. Chen Jiuyang dared to threaten and challenge a Heavenly King.
After Chen Jiuyang left, Zhou Wushuang felt as if ten thousand insects were gnawing at him from within. Disregarding his dignity as a Grandmaster of the Di realm, he cried out, "Help! Help me!"
Countless people, both seen and unseen, rushed out, and the scene descended into chaos.