But looking at Jingtai's indifferent gaze, Consort Yang did not dare to conceal anything and quickly said:

"Yes... there were some misunderstandings."

At this moment, Consort Yang dared not slander Chen Yuan again, fearing that Jingtai would reprimand her for it.

At the same time, she was also shocked, knowing that the Emperor's spies were everywhere in the harem.

"Really a misunderstanding? What朕 heard was not like this. You summoned Chen Yuan to Chunhua Palace, wanting to force him to give in and save your good younger brother." (朕：Imperial 'I')

"Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

Consort Yang's eyes showed some panic.

"Humph..."

Jingtai snorted softly:

"Yang Hu Cheng violated the laws of the court and will be dealt with by the Ministry of Justice and the Sky Patrol Department. When is it the harem's turn to make decisions? This is the last time. If there is a next time..."

He didn't say it too directly, but everyone knew the deep threat within.

Seeing this, the birth mother of the First Prince, Sima Ke, revealed a faint smile at the corner of her mouth. She and Consort Yang were always at odds, so she naturally felt extremely happy seeing her humiliated.

"妾身 know my mistake, I dare not... dare not interfere in this matter again." (妾身：Imperial Concubine 'I')

Sima Ke's gaze became slightly deep, and he hated Chen Yuan even more. In his opinion, it was all because of Chen Yuan that his mother was reprimanded by his father.

But what he didn't know was that the real deep-seated reason was still because of him.

Otherwise, Chen Yuan's confrontation with Consort Yang had already happened several days ago, so why would Jingtai bring it up on such an occasion?

It was entirely because he had some connections with Dongying (Japan) warriors, causing the court to lose face, and then he brought up Chen Yuan again, wanting to humiliate him. How could Jingtai not see through this?

It was to knock Sima Ke into line, but unfortunately, he didn't immediately sense it in this situation.

And on the other side, Chen Yuan was indeed chatting idly with an official from the Ministry of War. This person was quite interesting; he was so drunk on this occasion that he almost bumped into him.

"Are you the world-renowned Demon Blade Chen Yuan, Envoy Chen?"

"And who might you be?"

"I am Guo Peng, styled Zifeng, a minor official in the Ministry of War, not worth mentioning."

"Hehe..."

These were the few words they exchanged.

"If Envoy Chen attempts the trials, do you have confidence?" After seeing Chen Yuan, Guo Peng became much more sober and asked with a somewhat grave expression.

"This has little to do with Chen."

Although he had a premonition that he might be ordered to go up, he still didn't want to, not intrinsically. There were no benefits, and it was so dangerous. Winning was good, but what about losing?

Guo Peng shook his head and said:

"Currently, court officials and Jianghu warriors have repeatedly failed to pass the trials. His Majesty will definitely not let you continue to watch here. After all, Envoy Chen's talent is obvious to all."

"Moreover, since so many people have failed to pass the trials, if Envoy Chen can succeed, wouldn't your reputation soar? Coupled with Envoy Chen's appearance, I'm afraid... all the noble ladies of Shenjing City will be captivated."

Guo Peng chuckled.

Chen Yuan waved his hand dismissively:

"Chen's appearance is ordinary, not worth mentioning. It's Guo, Brother Guo… Brother Guo…"

Chen Yuan wanted to say a few flattering words, but looking at Guo Peng's appearance, he was momentarily speechless. His appearance was indeed not so pleasing, so he pondered for a moment and said:

"Brother Guo's appearance is unique, perhaps it will attract some attention."

Guo Peng laughed self-deprecatingly:

"My appearance is indeed different. When I was young, a physiognomist said that I had knife eyes and rebellious lines, and I would die in the streets before the age of thirty."

Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow and looked Guo Peng up and down, asking with a smile:

"How old is Brother Guo this year?"

"Almost thirty."

Chen Yuan: "......"

Before Chen Yuan could say anything more, he suddenly heard a familiar voice transmission in his ear, which was from Cao Zhengxian, the Superintendent of the Imperial Plant.

"Commander Chen, His Majesty summons you."

After speaking, the voice fell silent.

Chen Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, looked into the void. Before the Sumeru Illusion was even unfolded from the void, he had a feeling that today might be related to him.

If everything went smoothly, that would be fine, but if it didn't, Jingtai would definitely order him to fight.

And today, I am afraid it won't be that simple.

Not to mention, just those Jianghu warriors and court officials who failed the trials were enough for him to take seriously. Those people are not all incompetent.

The Eight Great Commanders, General Yu, Shu Mountain disciples...

None of these are ordinary people.

"What's wrong, Brother Chen?"

Guo Peng looked at Chen Yuan's solemn expression curiously.

"Brother Guo guessed right, His Majesty has already summoned me."

Hearing these words, Guo Peng's expression suddenly became much more serious, and he said in a deep voice:

"Today's trials are related to the face of our dynasty. We rely entirely on Brother Chen."

"Be sure to be cautious and careful. When Brother Chen returns in triumph, if you don't mind, I will treat you to a drink."

"Okay, then I will wait for Brother Guo's wine."

After speaking, Chen Yuan turned and left.

Guo Peng bowed deeply to show his respect.

Everyone knew how difficult this was, and if he failed, he would suffer serious injuries.

In fact, many people were paying attention to Chen Yuan. When those experts fell from the void one by one, many people naturally wanted to rely on the strongest person.

Chen Yuan is that strongest person!

This is not to say that his power is already invincible, but that his talent is unmatched.

At least within a century, this is the case.

His every move naturally attracted the attention of many people: Li Hongshuang, the Four Great Divine Envoys, officials from the Sky Patrol Department, concubines of the harem, and disciples of noble families – their eyes all moved with Chen Yuan's steps.

Passing by Zhang Yantong, he heard several voice transmissions in his ear again.

"Be careful and cautious."

"It's up to you."

"Don't be careless."

These words were from the Four Great Divine Envoys.

He quickly arrived in front of Emperor Jingtai, bowing and clasping his fists:

"This humble subject greets Your Majesty."

The eyes of several princes, princesses, consorts and empresses also converged on Chen Yuan at the same time. The Fourth Prince Sima Ke smiled, as if they were good friends.

The First and Second Princes nodded with solemn expressions.

"Rise."

Jingtai said.

Chen Yuan straightened his body and asked with a calm expression:

"I wonder what matter Your Majesty has summoned this humble subject for."

"The Sumeru Illusion, are you confident you can pass through it?"

Jingtai did not beat around the bush and asked directly.

"This humble subject doesn't have much confidence."

"So that means you still have some confidence?"

Chen Yuan:

"No one dares to speak rashly before the results are out."

"Today's matter concerns the face of the court. I am entrusting this important task to you today. I hope you will not disappoint me."

"Understood."

"If you can pass through this gate, I will reward you handsomely and grant you a title."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Whether you can become my pillar of strength depends on your performance today. Go."

"This humble subject obeys!"

Then Jingtai nodded towards Cao Zhengxian, who was beside him.

"Silence!"

Cao Zhengxian's voice echoed for tens of thousands of meters, and everyone heard the sound, their eyes converging towards the center of the inner court. Ito Shin Makoto in the void remained unchanged and did not speak.

Only the smile on the corner of his mouth showed his current mood.

He felt extremely comfortable watching the low morale of the people below.

This time, the Dongying (Japan) people finally breathed a sigh of relief.

From now on, who would dare to insult Dongying (Japan) warriors as dwarfs?

"Envoy Chen, begin the trials."

Cao Zhengxian said lightly.

As soon as his words fell, those Jianghu warriors who were discontented and wanted to rush in to try the trials stopped in their tracks, turning their eyes to Chen Yuan and sizing him up.

"It's Chen Yuan!"

"It's him!"

"He's finally going to try the trials!"

"Who is Chen Yuan?"

Someone asked, puzzled.

"You don't even know Chen Yuan? He's a rare genius from the Central Plains in a century, who topped the Hidden Dragon Rankings before, defeated all the heroes in the world, and formed an Heavenly Phenomenon Core!"

Someone explained.

"It seems that the old emperor can't sit still either."

"That's natural. If everyone fails today, it will not only be the face of our Central Plains warriors that is lost, but also the face of the imperial court."

"With him going into battle, I am afraid we can rest assured."

"Yes! Yes!"

The shadow of a man, the name of a tree.

Chen Yuan is still very capable in the hearts of many people. If even he can't pass this Sumeru Illusion, then I am afraid that warriors below Huayang in the Central Plains will have no hope.

"Not necessarily. So many experts have failed, Chen Yuan probably also....."

In addition to most of the warriors who had confidence in Chen Yuan, there were some who had doubts and felt that Chen Yuan might not be able to successfully pass this Sumeru Illusion.

As the crowd discussed, those people also gained a lot of recognition of Chen Yuan.

The eyes they looked at Chen Yuan with were full of excitement and hope.

If he loses again, the disappointment in the hearts of the capital's citizens will be even greater.

And Ito Ichito in the sky, seeing that Chen Yuan finally appeared and was ready to start the trials, could not help but raise a faint sneer on his face, preparing to completely destroy him.

"Envoy Chen!"

Suddenly, someone shouted.

Then there were continuous sounds echoing one after another.

The tone was full of confidence and support.

Chen Yuan's expression did not change, he took a step, and his aura instantly exploded, soaring into the sky. The clouds in the sky began to stir. Even before entering the Sumeru Illusion, he was already fully armed and prepared.

Black clouds covered the top, and thunder was blasting.

Seeing that Chen Yuan was so mighty, just like an immortal or god, the people below could not help but have more confidence in him.

"When the wind and clouds of the world emerge from my generation, entering the Jianghu ages a person. Discussing grand plans and great achievements with laughter, nothing surpasses being drunk in this world!" Chen Yuan would chant a poem with every step he took.

The 'intent' he was gathering on his body was also gradually rising.

Such bold poems also made the people who had previously shown signs of decline extremely excited, clenching their fists and staring at Chen Yuan in the void.

Jingtai took a deep breath and nodded slightly.

He saw Chen Yuan's plan: First, to gather his own momentum to the peak, and second, to sweep away the people's decline and rekindle their confidence.

Although the poems he wrote were a bit out of line, he did not care at this time.

As long as Chen Yuan can restore the face of the court, he will still reward him greatly!

As soon as this poem came out, it immediately attracted everyone's attention. Those noble ladies subconsciously clamped their legs together, and their eyes looking at the very handsome figure in the void were full of various expressions.

Princess Pingyang took a deep breath and suppressed the excitement in her heart.

Yes, excitement.

These bold and atmospheric verses, just hearing them in the ears, made people feel extremely excited.

Sima Ke's expression was gloomy and he snorted softly.

Consort Yang narrowed her eyes and felt very uncomfortable. She hated Chen Yuan very much, but for some reason, when she looked at this dashing figure.

The old field that had been dry for many years now actually had a little nectar falling...

"Why do I feel like my brain is trembling non-stop just from imagining it? What... what's going on?" Yu Jiang, who was below, looked at Chen Yuan's domineering figure and his face was ferocious.

This feeling of being in the limelight is what he is pursuing!!!

"Master, this is the Chen Benefactor from before."

Among the crowd, the young Taoist priest of Qingyun Temple looked excitedly at the old Taoist priest's hand and said.

"I know."

The white-haired old Taoist priest said with a smile.

"Is this the might of Envoy Chen?"

"So strong!"

"Truly worthy of being the former top of the Hidden Dragon Rankings."

Guo Peng, the official from the Ministry of War who had previously chatted with Chen Yuan, could not help but sigh as he looked at Chen Yuan's figure:

"Heaven does not give birth to Chen Yuan, eternity is like a long night!"

There was endless discussion below, but Ito Ichito's face was a little displeased. He snorted and said:

"Chen Yuan, it is said that you are the strongest genius in the Central Plains in a hundred years. Let's verify it in this Sumeru Illusion today."

Ito Ichito was very unhappy with the boasting of Central Plains warriors. He was also the number one genius in Dongying (Japan), so how much worse was he than Chen Yuan?

If it were not for the Dongying (Japan) plan, he would have challenged Chen Yuan long ago.

Hearing this voice, Chen Yuan turned his head and glanced at the Dongying (Japan) man. A trace of green light subconsciously flashed in his eyes, and the Heavenly Eye Pupil Technique was activated!

And the feedback he got was very good.

There was destiny on this Ito Ichito.

Chen Yuan raised his chin and said in a deep voice:

"Pass through the Sumeru Illusion and cut off your head for fun!"

"Hmph, boasting without shame, Ichito is waiting for you!" Ito Ichito said coldly.

Then Chen Yuan ignored this person. Although he wanted to kill this person and seize his destiny, the most important thing right now was to pass through the Sumeru Illusion.

Since Jingtai has made a decree, he must save the face of the court.

I just don't know if this Sumeru Illusion will also make him suffer.

Chen Yuan's momentum soared to the sky, and he said loudly:

"Chen Yuan, the Imperial City Commander of the Sky Patrol Department, is ordered to pass the trials!"

The next moment, his body moved, and he suddenly entered the gate of the Sumeru Illusion.

......

......

Inside the Sumeru Illusion.

Chen Yuan's eyes slowly opened, shooting out a gleam of light.

In his perception, this place was like a real world, but beyond reality, there was also a feeling of illusion. He raised his head and looked at the hundred-foot-high mountain in front of him.

He took a deep breath and took a step towards the steps.

When Chen Yuan took action, everyone below was also concentrating on watching Chen Yuan, not even blinking, for fear of missing any exciting scene.

As soon as he stepped onto the steps, Chen Yuan felt an unusual fragrance enter the tip of his nose. Even if he held his breath, he could not prevent this fragrance from permeating his mind.

In a daze, the scene in front of Chen Yuan suddenly changed.

What appeared before him were mountains of corpses and seas of blood, with endless broken limbs immersed in the sea of blood. It was so realistic that, at this moment, Chen Yuan forgot everything.

He forgot that he was trying to pass the trials.

All that came to his ears were the howls of wronged souls and the voices of ghosts.

Looking up, a golden dragon chant appeared above the mountains of corpses and seas of blood, swirling with a noble aura. Chen Yuan's eyes suddenly narrowed.

A trace of greed flashed in his eyes.

The dragon chair, the throne, a word that carries weight, above hundreds of millions of people!

This is his pursuit!

His steps involuntarily moved forward, and he soon stepped over the mountains of corpses and seas of blood to come before the throne.

In the dark, a majestic voice sounded:

"Sit down and you will be the Lord of the World!"

"Sit down and you can enjoy wealth and glory!"

"Sit down and you can transcend the Six Realms, reach the pinnacle of martial arts, and be indestructible!"

After these words fell, graceful women immediately appeared all around, striking seductive poses. He took a closer look and saw Su Ziyue, Shen Yanshu, Yu Qingyan, Li Suqing, and Madam Xu.

There were also Princess Pingyang, Consort Yang, the current Empress, and even Xiao Qingmu.

All the beauties he had ever seen now appeared before his eyes.

Their eyes were full of charm, and they seemed to be able to steal people's souls with a gentle blink.

These people surrounded him, laughing and tempting Chen Yuan.

In addition, many familiar people also appeared before him.

The Four Great Divine Envoys of the Sky Patrol Department, the various Dao Lords of the Dao Divine Palace, Ye Xiangnan, the Lord of Wudi City in the East Sea, several princes and princesses of the current dynasty, and... Emperor Jingtai.

These people all respectfully bowed before him, calling him Heavenly Emperor!

Moreover, an unparalleled mysterious power suddenly surged within his body, which was a means capable of destroying the world. He felt that he could now reverse rivers, flood seas, and transform mountains with a wave of his hand.

It was as if he could shatter the sky and change the wind and clouds with a single punch.

But for some reason, he felt in his heart that these were not yet the absolute peak. Only by sitting down could he break through the shackles of the Six Realms, achieve immortality, and be indestructible.

These temptations were as real as they could be, causing a struggle to appear on his face, and he clenched his fists tightly.

At the same time, inside the Sumeru Illusion, Chen Yuan had already walked nearly a hundred steps, and many people's eyes had some confidence. But before he could recover,

Chen Yuan's speed suddenly slowed down, as if every step was extremely difficult.

This immediately made countless people's hearts sink.

Because the previous people were all like this. As long as they stopped, they would be expelled from the Sumeru Illusion with their minds injured.

Can't Chen Yuan withstand it either?

Jingtai's gaze gradually became dignified, and his brow furrowed slightly.

The eyes of the Four Great Divine Envoys contained worry.

Li Hongshuang held her breath and stared intently at the figure that was gradually slowing down.

A sneer appeared on the corner of the Fourth Prince Sima Ke's mouth.

A sneer appeared on the corner of Ito Ichito's mouth.

A sneer also appeared on the corner of Ito Shin Makoto's mouth. He didn't know what Chen Yuan had experienced, but at this moment, the power of the Sumeru Illusion was fully activated, far exceeding the previous times when those Central Plains warriors tried the trials.

If he couldn't pass it, it wouldn't be as simple as spitting blood and injuring his mind.

......

Born with knife eyes and rebellious lines.

Trials, when the wind and clouds of the world emerge from my generation.

Discovered destiny.

Ordered to try the trials.