Seeing Xie Lingyun Again

With trump cards in hand, there was no panic in his heart.

Zhang Chen possessed Sun True Fire capable of harming Twelfth-Order powerhouses, an Innate Spiritual Treasure to protect him, and the God Smashing Whip was soon to be forged. By then, he would fear those gods even less.

Seeing Zhang Chen's calm demeanor, Tu Shan Qing knew that he had things well in hand and must have a trump card. He gradually relaxed.

"Enough. I need to continue my journey. I heard the news midway and feared you were unprepared, so I came ahead to warn you. Now that you know the secret, I won't linger any longer." Tu Shan Qing had come in a rush and left in a rush, turning away and departing, leaving Zhang Chen to gaze silently at his retreating back.

Zhang Chen returned to the Exquisite Pagoda and continued comprehending mysteries. The days seemed to quiet down, but seven days later, Chongzheng Academy received someone Zhang Chen was most unwilling to see: Zhang Gaqi.

When Ma Jiu, the academy steward, came to report that someone was seeking him at the foot of the mountain, Zhang Chen was somewhat surprised, wondering which old acquaintance it could be. But when he arrived at the academy gates, he saw Zhang Gaqi.

"Fourth Uncle!" Zhang Chen stepped forward and greeted him.

"I've come to take you away." Zhang Gaqi's voice was solemn.

"Take me away?" Zhang Chen looked at Zhang Gaqi in surprise.

Zhang Gaqi said gravely, "The Pacifying Border King has submitted a memorial to the Great Victory Son of Heaven. So long as you are killed, he will lead the northern lands in surrender. He has even submitted a memorial to our Zhang Family: as long as the Zhang Family hands you over, we may choose