Mo Donghe nodded in agreement:

"Indeed, my lord always acts prudently."

Although Chen Yuan acted ruthlessly, often destroying families and exterminating clans, he was generally quite prudent, rarely taking risks.

"Moreover, even if my lord encounters some danger, what can we do with our strength? We would only be a burden..." Mo Donghe was well aware of his own limitations.

Chen Yuan was a genius ranked among the top ten on the Hidden Dragon List, acting without restraint, and few could rival him. If he faced any danger, their Coagulating Qi cultivation would only be sending them to their deaths.

He knew his current position well, which was equivalent to a servant, solving some minor matters for Chen Yuan. To say that he could help would be somewhat useful, but the usefulness was definitely not as great as imagined.

The gap between Coagulating Qi and Profound Connection was too vast!

Even Yue Shan, the strongest among them, was only at the Coagulating Fiend level, still some distance from Celestial Qi.

Yan Qing could only nod upon hearing this, suppressing the curiosity in his heart.

In the void, Chen Yuan slowly descended to the side of the group.

"My lord."

"My lord, are you alright?"

"I'm fine," Chen Yuan shook his head, not explaining further.

Yue Shan and the others exchanged glances, knowing that there was a secret involved, and dared not ask.

"My lord, has your cultivation improved again?"

Mo Donghe was the first to notice Chen Yuan's abnormality. His aura was even more condensed and powerful, and even unintentionally, it caused him great pressure.

And before he went up the mountain, it was not like this.

"Slight improvement."

Chen Yuan's tone was very bland, as if this was just a small matter.

But Yue Shan and the others couldn't help but feel some envy. They also wanted to have a 'slight improvement'.

The one who felt this the most was Yue Shan, after all, he had watched Chen Yuan rise step by step, and now he had reached a realm he could only look up to.

However, it was limited to envy and awe. Jealousy was absolutely impossible.

When a person's achievements far exceed their opponent's, all that remains is to look up to them.

Moreover, they were not opponents, and Chen Yuan had already convinced them to follow him.

Chen Yuan didn't explain too much about his cultivation, just said a few words casually.

After coming down from Mount Emei, Chen Yuan and the others slowed down slightly, rested for a few days, and then began to head towards the location of Hidden Weapon Valley. The other party was not too far from here.

Time was still abundant, so he was no longer in a hurry.

He was in a hurry before because Chen Yuan was not sure how much time he would be delayed on Mount Emei, but now it was different. He stayed on the mountain for less than an hour in total.

It was equivalent to just taking a stroll.

With plenty of time, the group's pace began to slow down.

On the one hand, Chen Yuan wanted to cultivate. Having just broken through, he was still very interested in the Celestial Palace, and spent most of his time on cultivation.

He didn't need to stabilize his realm. In that alien space, the sounds of Daoist scriptures ringing in his ears had already saved him this process.

Although he didn't have the help of a golden finger now, Chen Yuan's speed in cultivating 'Spirit' couldn't be considered slow. He had accumulated a lot before, and now that he had broken through, he still had some foundation.

On the other hand, Chen Yuan was also guiding Yue Shan and the others in their cultivation. This was a customary practice in the past, and as long as it wasn't too urgent, he would take some time to guide them.

As his trusted subordinates, Chen Yuan very much hoped that their strength would increase greatly.

Unfortunately, it was still far from enough.

Their talent was considered good, but they couldn't compare to those geniuses in the top fifty of the Hidden Dragon List. Moreover, Chen Yuan's speed of cultivation was indeed too fast.

The gap would only widen.

When Chen Yuan went to Hidden Weapon Valley, news of the Divine Weapon Gathering finally spread, but it was only limited to a few nearby prefectures.

With the current strength of Hidden Weapon Valley, not many people would give them face.

With the spread of the Divine Weapon Gathering, the Hidden Weapon Valley, a force that had been somewhat out of the limelight, was also being mentioned at an extremely fast speed. Although Hidden Weapon Valley had not disappeared.

But without a Core Realm Grandmaster guarding it, it had declined a lot after all, and its power had gradually shrunk to the scope of a prefecture.

And when mentioning Hidden Weapon Valley, what everyone talked about the most was the number one beauty of Shu Prefecture back then, the current Mistress Xu of Hidden Weapon Valley. It was said that this woman's attractiveness was so great.

That she had to wear a veil all day long, but even so, she still attracted many pursuers.

As for whether they were pursuing Mistress Xu herself, or the Hidden Weapon Valley she now controlled, it was up to each individual to judge.

Perhaps some people wanted to have both the person and the wealth.

Hidden Weapon Valley is located in Xiping Prefecture. Although it is currently limited to this due to the reduction of its power, it still has its foundation and can almost be called the overlord of Xiping Prefecture.

Even stronger than Jinshan Temple in Nanling Prefecture back then.

Including Mistress Xu and Ouyang Zhi, there are three Profound Connection cultivators guarding Hidden Weapon Valley, such a strong force, it can almost be said to be the pinnacle of Profound Connection forces.

From the moment Chen Yuan stepped into Xiping Prefecture, his ears were basically filled with news about the Divine Weapon Gathering.

According to the news released by Hidden Weapon Valley, this time, they have taken out a total of three Spiritual Weapons refined by the previous Valley Master, Ouyang Ke, a Spiritual Saber, a Spiritual Sword, and a Spiritual Spear.

A total of three high-grade Spiritual Weapons have attracted quite a few people.

After all, although this thing cannot be said to be something that can only be encountered and not sought after, it is definitely rare...

When he arrived in Xiping Prefecture, there were still three days before the Divine Weapon Gathering opened. Hidden Weapon Valley opened its mountain gate wide, inviting participants to enter the valley and stay.

Hearing this news, Chen Yuan was no exception, and directly took Yue Shan and the others straight to the direction of Hidden Weapon Valley.

......

......

Hidden Weapon Valley occupies a large area. Although it is said to be a valley, its internal structure is more like a manor.

Young Valley Master Ouyang Zhi is dressed in white, with an extraordinary temperament and a handsome face. Coupled with his ranking among the top fifty on the Hidden Dragon List, he can be said to be 'promising at a young age'.

At this moment, he is guarding outside Hidden Weapon Valley, welcoming the martial artists who have come to participate in the Divine Weapon Gathering.

Of course, those who are worthy of being welcomed by this young Valley Master are all Profound Connection experts. As for those at a lower level, they are not qualified to be treated with courtesy.

There is a threshold to participate in the Divine Weapon Gathering. Coagulating Qi martial artists can enter the manor to observe, and Profound Connection experts are the ones who compete for the Spiritual Weapons.

Hidden Weapon Valley will not let those people come for nothing. They will sell the treasure weapons to the participants at a low price. In fact, many people come for this cheap price.

"Young Valley Master, do you want to go back and rest for a while?"

A Hidden Weapon Valley disciple whispered.

"I'll wait another hour and then go back." Ouyang Zhi said with a light smile.

There are still three days before the Divine Weapon Gathering opens, but basically everyone who should come will come early, without waiting until the last day.

"Have those distinguished guests been properly arranged?"

"In response to the Young Valley Master, the nine Profound Connection experts have all been arranged in the upper courtyard." The man said respectfully.

"Nine..."

Ouyang Zhi shook his head, unable to help but sigh in his heart.

When his father was the Valley Master, how strong was Hidden Weapon Valley? Even Core Realm Grandmasters often came and went, but now there are only a mere less than ten Profound Connection martial artists to support the event.

It is indeed a decline...

But fortunately, Hidden Weapon Valley is about to overcome the difficulties, and one day he will revive Hidden Weapon Valley again, so as not to disappoint his mother.

Ouyang Zhi thought to himself.

As the two were talking, he suddenly focused his gaze. A group of four people was walking straight towards him from a distance. For some reason, even though they were more than a hundred meters away, he felt an inexplicable sense of dread.

The person in the lead was dressed in black, with simple patterns embroidered on his body. A somewhat familiar long saber hung on his waist, and his temperament was extraordinary.

Behind him were three people, one of whom was burly, like a small mountain, carrying a heavy saber on his back, which was extremely oppressive. The other two were also dressed in black, with long sabers at their waists.

Court officials!

Soon, Ouyang Zhi judged the other party's identity.

The person who came was none other than Chen Yuan.

Although he was a member of the imperial court, Ouyang Zhi did not dare to neglect him, mainly because the person in the lead looked extraordinary, causing him to guess in his heart.

Walking forward quickly, Ouyang Zhi cupped his hands with a smile and said:

"I am Ouyang Zhi of Hidden Weapon Valley, may I ask who you are, sirs?"

'Ouyang Zhi...'

Chen Yuan looked at the other party a few times, his temperament was indeed outstanding, but unfortunately he did not possess luck. He nodded slightly and said: "This official is Chen Yuan, here to participate in your valley's Divine Weapon Gathering."

"Chen Yuan..." Ouyang Zhi was frantically thinking about this name in his heart. Suddenly, he had an idea and thought of the person who had been making a lot of noise in Shu Prefecture recently, and quickly asked:

"Could it be the Demon Saber Chen... Sir Chen, who is ranked seventh on the Hidden Dragon List and was evenly matched with Bai Changqing not long ago?"

"If there is no other person, then it should be Chen."

Chen Yuan smiled lightly.

"So it is Sir Chen in person, Ouyang is being rude." Ouyang Zhi bowed quickly.

If there is anyone in Shu Prefecture who has been in the limelight the most recently, then it is naturally Chen Yuan, who is evenly matched with Bai Changqing. His goal is to become someone like Chen Yuan.

"Brother Ouyang is too polite, just a little bit of fame." Chen Yuan was unmoved and waved his hand.

He is not the kind of person who would lose his way just because others praised him a few times. The other party's enthusiasm made him suspicious instead.

"Brother Chen's name is like thunder to Ouyang's ears, please come in quickly." Ouyang Zhi smiled heartily and gestured.

Then, regardless of what he had said about waiting another hour, he directly led Chen Yuan to Hidden Weapon Valley, and was quite enthusiastic along the way.

Ouyang Zhi enthusiastically introduced Chen Yuan to the situation inside Hidden Weapon Valley, and while talking, he also mentioned the situation of some distinguished guests who had come to Hidden Weapon Valley today.

Among them, the most emphasis was placed on introducing Yun Han.

Saying that he was the direct son of the Yun family, his strength was extraordinary, but he had not yet made a name for himself in the martial arts world and so on.

As the group was walking, a Hidden Weapon Valley disciple dressed in blue saw Ouyang Zhi and quickly bowed and said:

"Young Valley Master, the Mistress asked this disciple to look for you."

"What does my mother want me for?"

Ouyang Zhi frowned, thinking that something had happened.

"She said that a few distinguished guests who came to participate in the Divine Weapon Gathering have all been invited to the main hall, and she wants you to go over and accompany them." The disciple whispered.

"I understand, you can go down first."

"Yes."

The disciple bowed and turned to leave.

Ouyang Zhi had a apologetic look on his face:

"Brother Chen, I was planning to take you to see my Hidden Weapon Valley, but now..."

After some conversation, the two sides had become much more polite and addressed each other as 'brother'.

"It's okay, since they are all friends who have come to the Divine Weapon Gathering, it's good to get to know each other." Chen Yuan curled the corner of his mouth. He came to Hidden Weapon Valley mainly for the next child of luck.

Naturally, he wanted to see him as soon as possible, so as not to waste time.

"Okay, Brother Chen, follow me."

Ouyang Zhi smiled heartily and continued to lead the way ahead.

The area inside Hidden Weapon Valley is not small. Halls and houses are connected together, and from time to time, Hidden Weapon Valley disciples dressed in uniform are rushing around busily.

And the council hall that Ouyang Zhi mentioned is located in the front.

Ouyang Zhi took the lead in walking in, cupped his hands, and bowed to the Profound Connection experts sitting on both sides, saying polite words such as neglecting them.

Chen Yuan followed behind, his eyes slowly scanning over the crowd in the room. Most of them were mediocre, but there were also a few who made him pause his gaze.

The first was an ordinary-looking man in blue clothes, carrying a long sword, and his cultivation was not outstanding. He was truly ordinary, and the reason why he noticed him was because he had met this person a few times before.

This person was none other than the rogue cultivator Han Yu, who had participated in the Yuan Sky Realm with him before. Chen Yuan had even thought about taking him for his own use, but he had not seen him since.

The second person he noticed was a gloomy old man with triangular eyes and gray hair. The other party was sitting at the head of the table, wearing a blood-colored robe, and exuding a powerful Profound Connection peak aura.

And the third was a young man in white, holding a folding fan, with a cold temperament, and quite unsmiling. As he was looking at the other party.

The other party also fixed his gaze on him.

Of course, what really made Chen Yuan pay attention to him was that the other party... possessed luck!

Yes, after entering the hall, Chen Yuan silently opened his Celestial Eye, and the other party's body was covered in an extremely rich cyan light.

Child of Luck!

He... is here again!

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Chen Yuan calmly withdrew his gaze.

Han Yu, who was next to him, stood up quickly and cupped his hands after Chen Yuan came in and said:

"I didn't expect Sir Chen to come to the Divine Weapon Gathering too."

"It's been a long time since I've seen Brother Han, your cultivation has improved again." Chen Yuan said with a light smile.

"Not as good as Sir Chen."

Han Yu had a smile on his face, but he was very shocked by Chen Yuan in his heart.

He had known that Chen Yuan was not an ordinary person, but he did not expect that after only a few months of not seeing each other, the other party had undergone such a big change, and now he was ranked seventh on the Hidden Dragon List.

Entering the 'Hidden Dragon' ranks made him quite envious.

As soon as Han Yu said 'Sir Chen', the hall, which was originally full of discussions and laughter, suddenly became silent, and everyone turned their attention to Chen Yuan.

There was curiosity, disgust, and flickering in their eyes, with all kinds of expressions.

Ouyang Zhi's eyes moved, and he introduced:

"Everyone, this is the famous and prestigious Chen Yuan, who is now shaking Shu Prefecture. He is here today to participate in the Divine Weapon Gathering. I believe everyone has heard of him, right?"