The Summit of Cang Feng, Meng Ruoxue Leaves the Manor!

"Early morning, Cangfeng Mountain Range... choosing to meet here?"

"Could this be a trap?" County King Guanshan, Bei Song, asked with some caution.

"Even if he tries to trick us, what can he possibly do?"

"Are we really worried about a cultivator in the Golden Core Realm?"

"Besides, Xiao Yan doesn't even know who we are. He's willing to meet, most likely because of that Nirvana Realm Evil Infant. Therefore, the possibility of a trick isn't high."

Divine Sect's Third Elder, Wang Han Cuo, said with full confidence.

"Elder Wang makes a good point."

"Xiao Yan doesn't even know who we are. Choosing to meet in the Cangfeng Mountain Range might just be out of consideration for his own safety."

"I don't see any issue. What do you think, Your Highness?" The Crown Prince asked, looking at the Black Iron King.

"My thoughts are the same as His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Moreover, this matter has already been approved by Her Majesty the Empress, so we have no need to worry."

"Elder Wang, County King Bei Song, the three of us will head to the Cangfeng Mountain Range tonight."

"As for Your Highness the Crown Prince, you will remain in the Eastern Palace for now and await our news," the Black Iron King said.

"Understood."

County King Guanshan and Wang Han Cuo nodded in agreement.

Two Nirvana Realm experts and one Shattering Realm expert.

With the three of them going, even if Xiao Yan had any tricks up his sleeve, they wouldn't be afraid.

"Alright!"

"Then I will wait here for His Highness the King and the two elders' good news."

"Xiao Yan, please ensure you bring him back. Tell him that I have admired him for a long time."

Crown Prince Chu Rong raised his wine cup and toasted them.

Everyone raised their cups in return.

Late at night, the Black Iron King, Wang Han Cuo, and County King Guanshan all left the Eastern Palace, heading towards the city gates with extreme stealth.

At the same time, Meng Ruoxue received news in the Prime Minister's mansion.

"Miss, there's movement from the Eastern Palace."

"Divine Sect's Third Elder Wang Han Cuo, the Black Iron King, and County King Bei Song are leaving the Eastern Palace tonight and heading towards the city gates."

Meng Ruoxue looked at the woman and asked, "Which city gate?"

"The East City Gate!"

Swish!!

Meng Ruoxue vanished from the room in an instant, leaving only a lingering fragrance.

Cangfeng Mountain Range.

At this moment, Chu Yun, wearing a mask and with a changed hairstyle and clothes he had never worn before, stood on the mountain peak. He was with Venerable Wan Lei, who was also wearing a mask. The cold wind blew fiercely, and Chu Yun's long hair fluttered slightly.

Not long after, in the early morning hours.

Wang Han Cuo and the Black Iron King, along with the others, slowly flew up from the mountain path.

"They're here," Chu Yun thought to himself. In the darkness of the night, the mountain night was pitch black, but with the moonlight shining, Chu Yun could clearly see the faces of the three.

Wang Han Cuo and the Black Iron King arrived directly in front of Chu Yun and stood firm.

The two parties had officially met.

"Are you Young Master Xiao Yan?" the Black Iron King asked first.

Chu Yun lowered his voice and said calmly, "I am."

"How can you prove it?" the Black Iron King asked with a forced smile.

"There's no need to prove it."

"I believe that besides myself, no one in the entire Great Xia Dynasty dares to impersonate Xiao Yan."

Chu Yun clasped his hands behind his back, his gaze firm as he looked at them, speaking with composure.

Wang Han Cuo smiled faintly, "Young Master Xiao Yan is indeed an unparalleled prodigy."

"Indeed, at this sensitive juncture, only a fool would try to impersonate Young Master Xiao Yan."

"Since that's the case, let's start by seeing your sincerity," Chu Yun replied calmly.

Wang Han Cuo chuckled, "No problem."

Immediately after, Wang Han Cuo took out a box containing an Evil Infant from his storage ring.

"Sealed inside is an Evil Infant at the middle stage of the Nirvana Realm. While it's not as good as the one from Misty Rain Pavilion, it represents our sincerity in wanting to meet Young Master Xiao Yan."

Wang Han Cuo handed the box over.

After Chu Yun received it, he secretly used his Netherworld Divine Eyes to confirm. He verified that it was indeed an Evil Infant from the Nirvana Realm.

"I accept your sincerity."

"Now, let's get down to business."

"Which faction do you hail from?"

"And why do you wish to see me?"

After accepting the box, Chu Yun asked directly, without any further ado.

Meanwhile, on the peak of Cangfeng Mountain, there were more than just these two groups.

A Nirvana Realm elder from Misty Rain Pavilion, specializing in stealth and tracking, was hiding by the cliff edge, observing the situation.

Including Meng Ruoxue, she had followed Black Iron King and his group out of the city and was now hidden behind a large rock, concealing her aura. Her gaze was fixed on Chu Yun.

However, what disappointed her was:

This Xiao Yan was not a clone of the Sky Demoness.

She and the Sky Demoness had been mortal enemies for years. Meng Ruoxue could identify any of her clones with just a glance.

And this Xiao Yan before her was not her.

But since she was here, she might as well see what kind of background this Xiao Yan had.

Defeating a Golden Core Realm Peak cultivator while only being at the early stage of the Golden Core Realm was something even she, in her previous life as an Empress, had rarely seen in such a prodigy.

"Young Master Xiao Yan, allow me to introduce myself first."

"I am Wang Han Cuo, the Third Elder of the Divine Sect."

"These two are Black Iron King of the Great Xia Dynasty, and the County King of Guanshan."

The moment Chu Yun heard the identities of the three, the depths of his pupils shifted slightly.

They were from the Empress's faction!

Tonight was certainly going to be interesting.

If it were just the three of them, Venerable Wan Lei could likely deal with them all without any issues.

"Your identities are indeed a bit surprising to me."

"Elder Wang, what is it you wish to discuss with me?" Chu Yun asked with mild interest.

"Young Master Xiao, do you have a master? Or do you belong to any sect, clan, or power?" Wang Han Cuo inquired.

"I have no sect or affiliation. Please, say whatever you wish to say," Chu Yun replied.

"Good."

"In that case, we won't beat around the bush."

"Young Master Xiao, we are here on behalf of Her Majesty the Empress and His Highness the Crown Prince, to invite you to join the Eastern Palace."

"If you are willing to agree, Young Master Xiao, His Highness said the conditions are yours to name. He himself greatly admires you!" Black Iron King stated directly.

Chu Yun hadn't expected that it was the Empress and the Crown Prince who wanted to win him over.

At this moment, he could barely contain his laughter.

He wondered what their expressions would be if they knew Xiao Yan's true identity was the Ninth Prince they wanted to eliminate.

Chu Yun did not answer immediately.

He thought carefully in his mind and suddenly came up with a better idea.

"Join the Eastern Palace..."

"Please convey to the Crown Prince that I, Xiao Yan, appreciate his intentions. However, what I desire is likely beyond your capabilities, so let's not make things difficult for each other." Chu Yun said, employing a strategy of feigned retreat.

"We don't know what Young Master Xiao Yan needs, but please feel free to state it," Black Iron King said, looking at him earnestly.