Da Jin Jianye, Year 1, January 26th.

The great chaos in the human world continues, from the East Sea to the East, the grasslands to the North, the Western Regions to the West, and the Southern Border to the South.

Southeast, Northwest, all are spent in chaos.

In addition, there is the Central...

Currently, the situation in the entire Central Plains is that the borders are strong and the core is weak. Apart from forces like Chen Yuan, who commands hundreds of thousands of soldiers and several True Lords, the rest of the rebel kings are only holding a title.

Some, even a mere Huayang True Person dares to declare himself king and wreak havoc in one area.

However, there are a few forces that are still worthy of attention. One is the aristocratic alliance led by the Gu family, the second is the former Jin general of Bingzhou, and the third... is the Sima imperial family, whose power is now waning.

Since the Battle of Zijin Mountain, the fate of the imperial court has been sealed.

Its elite troops are lost, and its strongmen have fallen. It is like a tiger with its teeth pulled out.

Anyone can come up and touch it.

However, before the true Lord of the World has emerged victorious, everyone, every force, is selectively forgetting the central Da Jin court in Zhongzhou.

And Emperor Jianye, Sima Ke, is well aware of his current situation. Since he cannot resist, he might as well adopt a better posture.

After Chen Yuan repelled the million-strong demon army, Sima Ke 'suddenly' opened up channels and transported a large amount of resources, grain, and armor to Chen Yuan.

This time, he is determined to help his adoptive father ascend the throne!

If Chen Yuan ascends the throne, his relationship with his mother's fellow Daoist will be enough to guarantee his family's wealth. If others ascend the throne, he may be wealthy at first.

But in a few years, he will definitely 'suddenly die'!

Inside the imperial city, on the Star-Observing Tower.

Specks of snowflakes fell from the heavens, and the entire world was dyed white. Covered in silver, the world was exceptionally quiet and peaceful at this moment.

Emperor Jianye, Sima Ke, dressed in a white fox fur coat, reached out to catch a snowflake. The temperature of his palm quickly melted the snowflake, and his palm became slightly moist.

His gaze, however, was somewhat... dazed, frozen in place.

"Shasha..."

Behind him, the faint sound of footsteps rang out. Sima Ke did not turn his head, as if he already knew who was coming, and softly asked:

"Royal Sister, do you think this heavy snow is falling for the demise of our Sima family? I always feel that this is the last time I will enjoy the snow in the imperial palace..."

Princess Pingyang was also dressed in a white fox fur coat. The only difference was that she had some ornaments on her body, and her temperament was also very different from ordinary people, noble and elegant.

Unlike Sima Ke, who would occasionally feel sentimental, she was always able to recognize herself. The demise of the Sima clan could not be stopped.

Why bother sighing like a daughter?

"What makes Your Majesty say that?"

"The Northern Barbarians have raised hundreds of thousands of troops and invaded again in less than a year. The overseas dwarfs have unified the various countries and attacked the East Sea. The coalition of thirty-six countries in the Western Regions has captured Lanzhou.

Although the demon race in the Southern Border has been repelled, its power is still terrifying and has not been severely damaged. The situation of the various forces in the world has become clear. In the future, the winners will be no more than the four forces in the Southeast, Northwest.

Currently, the four sides are all under pressure, hostile to each other, and war is only a matter of time. As long as a single battle can determine the outcome, it will basically determine the future trend of the world.

Sometimes... it's really fast."

Sima Ke let out a long breath. It wasn't that he was unwilling, but just a sigh. If he really had the strength, he felt that he couldn't fight against those existences.

"Your Majesty, you see clearly."

"Hehe... It is precisely because I see clearly that I said that the Da Jin court may not see the next heavy snow. More than two hundred years of foundation will soon be given away."

"Don't worry, with the Empress Mother, you can still get a carefree prince and a lifetime of wealth."

"Then what about you, Royal Sister? I heard that Chen Yuan has already established the Princess of Yan. In the future..."

"My affairs are not Your Majesty's concern."

Princess Pingyang said lightly.

"Royal Sister, don't blame me, I have overstepped..."

Princess Pingyang did not answer him. She walked slowly to the railing of the Star-Observing Tower, looked at the heavy snow in the sky, and whispered to herself:

"This heavy snow may not only be announcing the demise of the Sima imperial family..."

......

......

Compared to Zhongzhou, the snow in Yunzhou, tens of thousands of miles away, was even heavier. A figure in black was walking in the snow, without leaving a footprint. If you looked closely, you would find that the black figure's legs were always suspended in the air, about half a finger away from the snow below.

The man in black raised his head, his eyebrows were like swords, his eyes were bright, his appearance was handsome, and he was surrounded by an invisible sense of oppression. It was... Chen Yuan.

Since Xiang Qianqiu had already made his move, he naturally had to accept it. After preparing everything, he began to move.

He raised his head and looked at the majestic Goddess Mountain in front of him. A faint smile appeared on the corner of Chen Yuan's mouth.

The scenery... is not bad.

This was his first time to the Goddess Palace. He had only heard of it before. Now, it seems that the scenery is indeed good. It is a good place for leisure. Of course, this only refers to the scenery.

The heavy snow was still falling, and Chen Yuan's figure was also getting higher and higher. There seemed to be steps under his feet, and he climbed towards the heights step by step, his aura restrained, and no one noticed.

When he reached the high altitude, Chen Yuan looked down at the silver-covered fairy mountain and said loudly:

"Chen has come as invited. Please, Prince Ning, show yourself!"

The mighty voice was like thunder, spreading for dozens of miles. All the disciples of the Goddess Palace subconsciously raised their heads and looked towards the sky.

"It is an honor for my Goddess Palace that Prince Yan has come in person."

Feng Jiuge's clear voice followed.

Jade Bamboo Forest.

This place was different from the outside world. It was still lush green. The green jade bamboo swayed slowly in the cold wind. Li Suqing raised her head with a solemn expression and looked at the high altitude.

The snow... stopped.

When Feng Jiuge shouted that sentence, the heavy snow in the sky melted by itself, and was replaced by endless colorful petals, falling like snowflakes.

A series of graceful figures rose up. Dozens of disciples of the Goddess Palace twisted their graceful figures, wearing very cool clothes, and came to welcome Chen Yuan with a performance of celestial maidens.

Celestial maidens... welcome guests.

Dozens of disciples of the Goddess Palace stood in a row, with faint smiles on their faces and beautiful appearances. The weakest among them was at the Tongxuan realm, and they were not at all timid in front of Chen Yuan.

Feng Jiuge, wearing a large red robe, with a slender figure, squeezing her big melons into semicircles, slowly appeared, with a powerful aura, confidently looked at Chen Yuan, pointed at the disciples of the Goddess Palace behind her, and asked:

"Brother Chen, what do you think?"

Chen Yuan stared at her and shook his head:

"Change a batch."

Feng Jiuge: "......"

Her original intention was to ask Chen Yuan to evaluate the qualifications of the true disciples of the Goddess Palace. She never expected that he would say such a thing. Although she didn't quite understand it.

But she always felt a little awkward.

Like...

Like a man in a brothel choosing a courtesan.

"Brother Chen, it has been several months since we last met, and your demeanor is even better than before."

"The demeanor of His Highness Prince Ning is the same. Tell me, what do you want to talk about by inviting Chen here?"

"This is not the place to talk about things. Why doesn't Brother Chen enter my Goddess Palace and discuss it further?"

Feng Jiuge smiled faintly.

"No need. Chen has many things to do. Your Highness Prince Ning, please speak directly. Being roundabout is not something that a contemporary queen can do."

Feng Jiuge frowned. She always felt that Chen Yuan's words had a hidden meaning. She stared at him for a moment, and seeing that he remained calm, she waved her hand at the disciples of the Goddess Palace behind her, signaling them to go down.

After everyone had left, only the two of them were left in the thousand-foot-high sky. Feng Jiuge waved her hand and set up a barrier around them. She bowed and said apologetically:

"The Goddess Palace has gone too far today. Forcing Prince Yan to come is a last resort. I hope Brother Chen is magnanimous and does not argue with a woman like me.

Jiuge has already asked someone to invite my little sister Suqing. Brother Chen, don't blame me."

"Hehe, since I have already come, Your Highness Prince Ning, let's talk about the conditions you want to discuss with Chen." Beneath Chen Yuan, a dragon-patterned chair was quickly formed with the vitality of heaven and earth.

He sat down slowly, looking directly at Feng Jiuge, his aura was very strong.

"Brother Chen is straightforward. Jiuge admires you."

"Speak."

"The current world situation lies in the five princes of the Southeast, Northwest. They are powerful, command hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and have strongmen like clouds and masters like rain. They occupy prefectures and dominate one side.

My Goddess Palace is located in the heart of the Central Plains, connecting Zhongzhou, Qingzhou, and Dongzhou. Since ancient times, it has been a strategic location for military strategists. What do you think, Brother Chen?"

Chen Yuan smiled:

"Apart from Jiaozhou, which is not a strategic location for military strategists, the twelve prefectures of the Central Plains are all strategic locations for military strategists."

Among the thirteen prefectures of the Central Plains, Jiaozhou has the lowest presence and the most barren resources. It is located close to Xuezhou, in a remote area, and has almost no external channels except for its border with Lanzhou.

It has always been nominally subject to the king's rule, but in reality, it is semi-autonomous.

Unlike other prefectures, which are either rich in resources and trade with the outside world, such as Liang, You, Dongzhou, and Nanzhou, or are located in the heartland and are the foundation for the survival of the Central Plains people.

Therefore, what Feng Jiuge said is not true at all.

"The Goddess Palace is one of the top ten immortal sects, with a profound foundation and powerful strength. Although it is not as good as Prince Yan, it is definitely among the top forces in the world. I wonder what conditions Prince Yan is willing to offer to win us over.

If possible, Jiuge can consider surrendering."

Feng Jiuge continued.

Chen Yuan shook his head again:

"Among the top ten immortal sects in the human world, the Goddess Palace ranks at the bottom. Whether in terms of power or strength, it is far inferior to other immortal sects. In terms of strength, it seems that only Fellow Daoist Feng is a Yangshen True Lord. How can you talk about being among the top?

As for the foundation... Having been suppressed by the imperial court for so many years, Chen is really not sure what foundation the Goddess Palace has. Now it is not Chen who wants to win over the Goddess Palace.

It is you who is using Suqing as a threat to force me to come. Originally, Chen did not want to come.

You want to rely on me, want to revive the Goddess Palace, and are willing to offer what conditions? Tell me, if possible, Chen can also consider accepting."

Feng Jiuge's face stiffened, and then she smiled and asked:

"So, Brother Chen looks down on my Goddess Palace?"

"Yes."

"This is a bit too blunt, isn't it?"

"Chen is straightforward, just not willing to waste time between you and me. Tell me, what confidence do you have that can make Chen accept you?"

Chen Yuan leaned back, seemingly not taking Feng Jiuge seriously.

"First, after the Goddess Palace helps Brother Chen take the Jiangshan, the imperial court needs to support the Goddess Palace and make it the state religion. Second, the Goddess Palace is willing to give half of its resources to Brother Chen, but after Brother Chen succeeds, he needs to return it twice.

Third, Brother Chen is a contemporary hero, favored by destiny, and has no upper limit in the future. Therefore... I hope that Brother Chen can accept the disciples of my Goddess Palace or Elder Li Suqing as his legal wife.

In this way, the Goddess Palace and the Chen family can be one, never betraying each other. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"Hehe..."

"The female disciples in the Goddess Palace can be chosen by Brother Chen at will, no matter who it is. Of course, it doesn't matter if Brother Chen takes a fancy to several of them.

Anyway, there are many female disciples in the Goddess Palace."

"As far as Chen knows, the disciples in the Goddess Palace are not married out, right?"

"That also depends on who it is. Ordinary people are naturally not worthy of marrying my Goddess Palace disciples, but Brother Chen is different. With your strength and status, no one dares to say anything."

"Goddess Palace disciples, Li Suqing, elders... um... Does Fellow Daoist Feng count among them?"

Chen Yuan raised his eyebrows, looking at Feng Jiuge with a smile.

"Hehe, I didn't expect my ordinary appearance to catch Brother Chen's eye. Um... If Brother Chen insists, Jiuge can't refuse.

It's just that the conditions have to be added."

"Why?"

"The Goddess Palace raised me and taught me to cultivate. Naturally, I have to strive for more things for the palace. Moreover... Jiuge doesn't like serving one husband with other women.

If you want me, you can, first abandon your wives and concubines, and..."

"Stop."

Chen Yuan raised his hand, stopping the other party from continuing.

"Um?"

Feng Jiuge stared at Chen Yuan.

"I just asked casually. Fellow Daoist Feng doesn't need to say so much and waste your breath."

"So, Brother Chen doesn't want Jiuge to serve you?"

"Not only you, Chen doesn't agree to any of the conditions you just mentioned."

"So, Brother Chen doesn't want to talk properly?"

Feng Jiuge frowned.

"There is really nothing to talk about with you. You woman overestimates yourself and overestimates the Goddess Palace. What are you... what are you, to be worthy of talking to me about conditions?"

Chen Yuan chuckled.

"Saying this in front of my Goddess Palace, is Brother Chen not afraid that Jiuge will take action and leave you here?"

"Are you... capable?"

Chen Yuan leaned forward.

"Jiuge is naturally not capable, but it doesn't mean that others are not capable. Brother Chen overestimates yourself too much."

"Do you know why I talked so much with you?"

"Why?"

"Because I have been waiting for Xiang Qianqiu to make a sneak attack. As a result, after saying so much, he is still able to hold his breath. If I'm not mistaken,

He should be setting up a formation now, right?"

Feng Jiuge's face suddenly changed, and she looked at Chen Yuan in horror:

"You... knew it long ago?"

"Of course."

"Then... you still dare to come and seek death?"

"It's seeking death, but it's just sending others to death."

"Hehe... Hehe..."

A hearty laugh came from the void. A man in a black robe, with three points of resemblance to Chen Yuan, slowly solidified in the void, surrounded by a powerful aura, staring at Chen Yuan, and said with a faint smile:

"Father and son, we meet again."