Before long, Jiang Taichu walked in.
"What is it?" Chen Wen glanced at Jiang Taichu.
Jiang Taichu immediately said, "The matter you asked this lowly one to investigate has yielded results."
"Oh? Let's hear it." Chen Wen was instantly intrigued.
"Over the years, Chu Tianlong has used Young Master's identity to develop more than a hundred forces, both openly and secretly, large and small."
"Among them are thirty Royal Clans, fifteen imperial clans, five Sacred Clan forces, and two Hidden Forces."
"It could be said that the current Chu Tianlong has no rival in the entire Ancient Yuan Realm."
Chen Wen raised a brow. "Oh, he does have some skill."
"Also, Chu Tianlong is a very clever person. Even if his methods behind the scenes are less than honorable, he maintains his image extremely well in public."
"Take this Sacred Land, for instance. Nearly every disciple supports him, and they would even be willing to die for him."
"The Peak Masters and elders within the Sacred Land also think highly of him. Whatever he needs, it only takes a word from him."
At this point, Jiang Taichu paused, remaining silent for a long while.
"What is it?" Chen Wen could not help asking.
"This lowly one also discovered that Chu Tianlong is the only person able to enter Lou Lan Shengxue's residence—and not just once."
"But nothing can be seen from the way the two usually interact. Moreover, Chu Tianlong has publicly claimed that they are merely friends."
"The people of the Sacred Land believed that explanation as well. In their eyes, Chu Tianlong is not the sort of person who would deceive them."
Chen Wen's expression did not change. "I understand. Continue."
After speaking with Lou Lan Shengxue just now, he had already prepared himself for this.
Thus, Jiang Taichu's words did not come as much of a shock to him.
"Yes, Young Master."
Jiang Taichu answered, then continued, "Did Young Master not say that you intended to sweep away all of Chu Tianlong's forces in one fell swoop?"
"There happens to be an opportunity now. It depends on how Young Master wishes to handle it."
Chen Wen's eyes lit up. At last, something that interested him. "Oh? What opportunity?"
"It is like this. Chu Tianlong has an independent mountain range within the Heavenly Maiden Sacred Land, located in the very core of the Sacred Land."
"That mountain range is extremely unusual. Heavenly Thunder falls there year-round. It is said that above it lies a Gravity Heavenly Thunder Field."
"Rumor has it that if one can merge this Gravity Heavenly Thunder Field into one's body, at best it can alter the attribute of one's Spiritual Energy, and at worst it can transform one's physique."
"No one has been able to subdue it all these years. Later, Chu Tianlong used his status to claim it for himself."
"Yet despite racking his brains and exhausting every means, he has been unable to take it in."
"However, he is a clever man. Knowing that he cannot subdue the Gravity Heavenly Thunder Field, he turned it into a tool for winning people's hearts."
"Every year, he holds a tea gathering there, drawing talented individuals over under the grand pretense that whoever can subdue it may have it."
"Because of this, he gradually came to know quite a few geniuses, and through them connected with the forces behind them."
"Chu Tianlong himself bears the title of Emperor's Son, so those forces naturally wished to cling to the Emperor Clan as a backer."
"Back and forth, Chu Tianlong's personal power continued to grow."
"You mean I can make a move at this tea gathering?" Chen Wen finally understood.
Jiang Taichu nodded solemnly. "Yes. These past two days happen to be the period of the tea gathering, and the descendants of those forces have already arrived."
"But Chu Tianlong is absent this year. The ones receiving those descendants are Chu Tianlong's trusted subordinates."
"So this is absolutely an excellent opportunity."
"As for how to handle it, I ask Young Master to decide."
How could Chen Wen fail to understand Jiang Taichu's meaning? He said, "Lead the way. Since Chu Tianlong is not there, then I, the real Chen Wen, shall host this tea gathering in his stead."
"Young Master, please follow this lowly one." Jiang Taichu said nothing more and immediately led Chen Wen toward Heavenly Thunder Peak, where Chu Tianlong resided.
Before long, the sight of Chen Wen descending the mountain was noticed by disciples passing through the area.
"Why is that demon coming down the mountain again?"
"Could someone have offended him again?"
"Look, where is he headed?"
"This can't be happening, can it?"
"Come on, let's follow him first and see."
Quite a few disciples secretly followed after him, suppressing the unease in their hearts.
When they confirmed that Chen Wen was heading for the Heavenly Thunder Peak mountain range, the place instantly erupted.
Thinking of the enmity Chen Wen had formed with their Holy Son, their scalps went numb.
At this very moment, no matter how foolish they were, they knew Chen Wen was coming for their Holy Son.
No.
They could not let that brat destroy Heavenly Thunder Peak.
They had to inform Senior Sister Lou Lan and the Sacred Lord.
With that thought, many disciples took out their Sound Transmission Talismans and began sending messages.
Not long after returning to Heavenly Maiden Peak, Lou Lan Shengxue received Lou Lan Lü'er's report.
"Something terrible has happened, Miss! That brat is heading for Heavenly Thunder Peak!" Lou Lan Lü'er hurried to Lou Lan Shengxue's side.
As Lou Lan Shengxue's personal maid, she naturally knew of the subtle relationship between Lou Lan Shengxue and Chu Tianlong.
Thus, upon learning this news, she had rushed over at once.
Lou Lan Shengxue's brows furrowed, and her face turned cold. "It seems some people truly refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit."
Originally, she had thought Chen Wen would restrain himself somewhat after her warning.
Yet what she had not expected was that the moment she left, Chen Wen turned around and charged toward the Heavenly Thunder Peak mountain range.
Such monstrous audacity was nothing less than courting death.
At the same time, this utterly destroyed any favorable impression she had of Chen Wen.
"By the way, Miss, you met with that brat. Did you find out where he came from?" Lou Lan Lü'er suddenly asked.
Lou Lan Shengxue's expression tightened slightly, but she quickly returned to normal. "Not for the moment."
"Then should we ask Elder Wan to kill him?" Lou Lan Lü'er followed up.
In truth, she had a very favorable impression of Chu Tianlong.
Whether in appearance or talent, she believed he was worthy of her young mistress.
Therefore, she had often added fuel to the flames when the two spent time together.
Now that the mountain range where Chu Tianlong resided was in trouble, she naturally hoped her young mistress would help protect it.
"Killing him would take no more than the lift of a hand. Let us first see what he intends to do." Lou Lan Shengxue said indifferently.
"Understood." Lou Lan Lü'er nodded directly.
Elsewhere, in the Sacred Lord Hall.
"Reporting to the Sacred Lord, this lowly one has something to report." Not long after Ji Youyue sat down, she discovered that a servant had come to report again.
Ji Youyue could not help but sigh.
Too many things had happened these past two days. She had not even had time to catch her breath.
If this continued, she would surely break down.
Being saddled with a master like Chen Wen, yet she dared to rage but not speak, was truly unbearable.
"Come in." Only after Ji Youyue steadied her emotions did she speak.
Before long, a servant entered, half-kneeling on the ground as he said, "This lowly one greets the Sacred Lord."
"Enough. Just tell me what it is." Ji Youyue waved her hand.
"Reporting to the Sacred Lord, Young Master Ye is heading toward Heavenly Thunder Peak." The servant did not dare delay and hurriedly replied.
"What did you say?"
With a swish, Ji Youyue rose to her feet, undisguised shock flashing across her face.
The servant swallowed before repeating, "This lowly one said that Young Master Ye is heading toward Heavenly Thunder Peak."
"Damn it, does this never end?"
Ji Youyue threw out those words and hurriedly shot toward Heavenly Thunder Peak.
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