Meeting Offline: Are You Senior So Handsome They Chop Me?

"Whether Chen Xun had faked his death and gone into seclusion, or truly returned from the dead, his reappearance in the world is now an indisputable fact."

The Star Luo Emperor's voice was low:

"This means that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will have a Level 99 Peerless Douluo standing behind them."

"Add to that the alliance they have maintained with the Heaven Dou Empire for many years..."

His gaze was especially grave as he spoke each word slowly:

"Our Star Luo Empire is facing a crisis unlike any it has encountered in centuries."

The imperial palace fell silent, as though even the air had frozen solid.

A Level 99 Peerless Douluo was an unstoppable weapon of mass destruction on the battlefield.

Even ordinary Titled Douluo were no different from regular soul masters before a Peerless Douluo.

They simply were not on the same level in terms of strength.

There was no need to mention Spirit Hall. Great Worship Qian Daoliu was a Level 99 Peerless Douluo, while the weakest among the other worships was still a Level 96 Peak Douluo. Their foundations were so deep they were suffocating.

Yet the Star Luo Empire happened to lack precisely this kind of peak combat power capable of turning the tide of a battle.

"If that man from the Clear Sky Sect were still around... why would I be in such a predicament?"

The Star Luo Emperor let out a soft sigh, his tone carrying a rare trace of melancholy.

The man he spoke of was Tang Chen, once the strongest expert of the Clear Sky Sect.

As the number one sect in the world, the Clear Sky Sect naturally possessed formidable strength and foundations.

Yet no matter how powerful the Clear Sky Sect was, it was still insignificant compared to a colossal force like an empire.

Therefore,

The vast majority of sects chose to attach themselves to one empire or another, seeking protection and cooperation.

Just as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had chosen to ally with the Heaven Dou Empire.

The Clear Sky Sect had always been closer to the Star Luo Empire.

Only the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had remained neutral all along, because most of its members were arrogant and proud.

They would never bow their heads and submit to any faction.

But factions that refused to choose a side often died the fastest.

In the later plot, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan became the first sect to be completely wiped out.

Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen's proud spirit was ultimately crushed, and even his soul bones were forcibly ripped from his body.

His pride made him, and his pride destroyed him.

Ten years ago, the Clear Sky Sect had also been forced into seclusion due to the incident involving the former Pope, Qian Xunji, and had never interfered in worldly affairs since.

If Tang Chen were still here,

Then all of this would be reversed.

Such was the power of absolute strength.

"Forget it. Rather than fantasize about the impossible, I should do something practical."

"The Star Luo Empire must never fall in my hands."

Sharpness flashed in the Star Luo Emperor's deep eyes.

Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, the crown prince's residence.

Xue Qinghe sat at his desk, reviewing memorials.

The exhaustion between his brows was impossible to hide, while the bloodshot veins in his eyes showed that he had gone many days without rest.

"Grandfather... actually lost..."

When Qian Renxue received the news that Qian Daoliu had been defeated by Chen Xun, she felt as though she had been struck by lightning. She stood there in a daze for a long time, unable to recover.

Ever since she could remember, her grandfather had stood high above the clouds. In her heart, he had been the continent's invincible strongest expert.

Yet this time, he had actually lost.

Fortunately, Qian Daoliu's life had not been endangered.

Otherwise, even if it meant abandoning years of planning and throwing away everything before her, she would have immediately returned to Spirit City just to see him once.

"Chen Xun..."

Xue Qinghe rubbed the bridge of her nose in frustration.

She felt that there was something deeply wrong with Chen Xun. Something was amiss.

Judging by the strength Chen Xun displayed when he defeated her grandfather in the end, he clearly could have challenged her grandfather directly from the start.

Why had he challenged the various elders of the Worship Hall first?

A Level 99 expert challenging Level 96 and Level 97 soul masters one-on-one?

Was he deliberately seeking fame?

No. According to Spirit Hall's investigation, Chen Xun did not seem like someone who would do such a thing.

Moreover, Chen Xun, a man who should have died many years ago, had suddenly reappeared in the world. That alone was the greatest point of suspicion.

There were too few known clues,

So nothing could be inferred at all.

"Is it already evening?"

Xue Qinghe looked at the darkening sky beyond the window, her expression briefly dazed.

She had not rested properly these past few days.

Come to think of it, it was all the fault of that copy of The Return of the Condor Heroes.

Ever since seeing what Yin Zhiping did to Little Dragon Girl, Qian Renxue had been unable to sleep through the night. The moment she closed her eyes, all sorts of images flooded her mind.

It had left her severely drained and listless.

"I really should rest for a few days. I can visit the boss while I'm at it."

"Uncle She, prepare a carriage for me."

"Yes, Young Master."

Meanwhile, outside Unrestricted Bookstore.

Chen Xun paused at the entrance, took a deep breath, and only then pushed the door open.

"Creak—"

The hinges turned, producing a faint but distinct sound.

A cool breeze brushed against his face, carrying the fresh scent of plants.

The windows were lined with lush greenery, their leaves and branches gently swaying in the breeze.

The entire bookstore was steeped in a tranquil, airy atmosphere that refreshed the mind.

Chen Xun turned toward the front counter and saw a handsome young man quietly reading.

"Strange?"

"Why is there only one young man here?"

"Could it be that Senior isn't here?"

A trace of confusion crossed Chen Xun's face.

At that moment, Chen Luo also raised his head and looked at Chen Xun, asking calmly:

"Oh? You're here?"

Chen Xun was slightly startled by this, unable to make sense of it.

Seeing Chen Xun's bewildered expression, Chen Luo said:

"Are you Apprentice Yearning for the Way of the Sword?"

Chen Xun's body trembled as he cautiously asked back:

"So Handsome They Chop Me?"

Chen Luo nodded without denying it.

For a moment,

The room fell silent.

Meeting offline, and the first thing they did was call each other by their usernames.

This development was just a little awkward.

Chen Luo was fine with it,

But Chen Xun had not yet recovered from the shock.

He had thought that the senior he admired from behind the screen would be some old monster who had lived for centuries. Otherwise, how could he possibly be so knowledgeable?

But the gap between reality and expectation was rather enormous.

No wonder the other party had chosen that username.

Well, he was a little handsome.

"Se... Senior, hello. I'm Apprentice Yearning... no, you can just call me Chen Xun."

Chen Xun now understood the torment of being called by his username in person.

Seeing that Chen Xun was still somewhat reserved, Chen Luo smiled lightly.

"Have a seat. No need to stand on ceremony. Since we are friends from the God Domain group, I'll call you Fellow Daoist Chen from now on."

"Fellow Daoist Chen has now defeated Qian Daoliu. Calling you the number one person on the continent would not be an exaggeration."

Chen Xun hurriedly waved his hands.

"You flatter me, Senior. If not for your guidance in purchasing Enlightenment Tea, I would never have been a match for Qian Daoliu."

"Enlightenment Tea is not a treasure that simply boosts one's strength. It also requires one's own comprehension to bring out its effects."

"This is the result of your own hard work. I merely gave you a direction."

Chen Luo served some fine tea, and the two sat across from each other, chatting freely.

Chen Xun was somewhat reserved at first, but after a few exchanges, he gradually relaxed.

"Senior, I came this time because I still have a question in my heart. I wonder whether Senior could answer it for me?"

Chen Xun's tone was especially sincere.

"You need not be so polite, Fellow Daoist. If I know the answer, I will share everything I know."

Chen Luo said.

Chen Xun's expression turned serious as he slowly asked:

"Senior, do you know how to break through to the God Realm?"