The Second Youngest Supreme Being in History

Guo Chen had actually noticed these people long ago.

After all, with Qingshang's good looks and natural talent, she was never short of followers, so it was perfectly normal for her to have a few young men accompanying her.

In the past, these people were nothing more than green leaves to set off the red flowers, and he never paid them any attention.

But today, things seem a little different.

The eyes of these people were too calm—not feigned composure, but genuine indifference as if he were nothing.

Even Xie Qingshang's subconscious action just now revealed a kind of... submissiveness he had never seen before?

"Who... are you people?"

His question seemed particularly abrupt amidst the crackling of the campfire, yet it was like a pebble thrown into a deep pool, failing to create even the slightest ripple.

Chu Wujiu was intently preparing the seasonings, Zhao Lingyun summoned several more Soldier Puppet, Yun Zexuan played with a few pebbles that shimmered with starlight, and Ye Lingchuan stared blankly at the campfire, lost in thought.

The black-clad youth, with his back to him, was gently sniffing another piece of thin flesh, seemingly oblivious to the commotion behind him.

This Deathly Stillness is more unbearable than any response.

It wasn't that Qin Wangchuan and the others deliberately looked down on them—it's just that mountains never care about the clamor of ants.

If these ants really get too noisy, just crush them with your hands.

Wasting time and effort on words only lowers one's standing.

Guo Chen then noticed the situation on the ground, and his expression changed drastically when he saw the corpse of the Youming Ao that had been split in two on the ground.

Even if he encountered such Demon Beast, a fierce battle would be inevitable.

These people before them were spotless, their breathing steady. Anyone with a modicum of sense should understand that this group was no ordinary person.

But what does this have to do with me?

It was mainly Xie Qingshang.

Guo Chen steadied himself and took a few steps closer, but didn't dare to get too close.

"Qingshang, with your ethereal beauty and cultivation, you are being secretly watched by countless people in this Secret Realm. I have prepared a camp not far from here, with everything you need. It's much better than staying here..." He stopped a few feet away and gently advised Xie Qingshang, who was squatting by the campfire.

Guo Chen actually spoke with considerable restraint.

If it weren't for the fact that these people were unpredictable, he would have already stepped forward and taken Xie Qingshang away.

After all, the situation was truly perplexing—deep in this treacherous Secret Realm, these people hadn't even taken the most basic precautions.

There were no warning formations, no defensive talismans, not even a proper tent; they just sat casually around the campfire in the open air.

If Demon Beast were to launch a surprise attack or a villain were to lurk, the consequences would be unimaginable.

In particular, the fact that a woman as beautiful and accomplished as Xie Qingshang was spending the night with them in this wilderness relying solely on a campfire seemed to him like a desecration of a beautiful jade.

Looking at Guo Chen's self-righteous and affectionate expression, Xie Qingshang felt a dull ache in his temples.

This person can never distinguish between different situations and always lives in their own imagination.

She suddenly stood up, her skirt trailing on the ground, and raised her hand in Guo Chen's astonished gaze—

"Smack!"

A crisp slap landed on his face.

"Roll."

Guo Chen stood frozen, covering his face. His attendants were about to move when he raised his hand to stop them. "Qingshang, listen to me..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xie Qingshang was suddenly enveloped in dazzling Lightning Light.

The Wanjie Thunder Furnace roared into operation, and her fist, crackling with violent lightning, struck Guo Chen's chest heavily.

"Bang!"

Guo Chen was sent flying several meters backward, landing awkwardly with his chest charred black and his face filled with disbelief.

"This punch is to save face for your Guo Clan." Xie Qingshang lightly brushed a stray hair behind her ear with her fingertips. This gesture, which should have been graceful, was made even more chilling by the undying Lightning Light in her eyes.

"If they get any closer... I won't be the one to strike next."

Elder Xu stepped forward at the opportune moment, his withered palm surging with Spiritual Power.

This is the final warning—out of consideration for the past relationship between the two families, his life will not be taken, but if he continues to act recklessly, he will surely suffer the consequences.

Guo Chen was helped to his feet. His gaze lingered on Xie Qingshang's resolute face for a moment, then he glanced warily at Qin Wangchuan and the others who remained seated. Finally, he gritted his teeth and led his men away.

But as he left, his eyes still held a hint of resentment and lingering attachment.

Yun Zexuan, who had been watching the show, suddenly chuckled and poked at the piece of meat with his finger, "The Thunder Furnace has spread quickly; even these people have mastered it."

"If it's useful, it will spread quickly. Whether it's Body Cultivator, Sword Cultivator, or other Dao Path, it's very useful. It's hard not to spread it." Ye Lingchuan replied calmly.

"Indeed ingenious." Zhao Lingyun manipulated the Paper Figurine to cut down trees. "It's just a pity it's a bit picky about who can play it; the lightning element clashes with mine." He then turned to Qin Wangchuan, "When will the improved version be released?"

Qin Wangchuan lowered his eyes to look at the sizzling chunks of meat, the firelight dancing on his face. "That's enough. If we want to go further, we need to find another way."

While everyone was discussing the essentials of the cultivation technique, Chu Wujiu gazed in the direction Guo Chen had left, a rare hint of melancholy on his face.

"Ah, youth... how I miss it."

These words immediately shattered the atmosphere of the discussion about cultivation techniques.

"Speaking of which, I heard you were getting quite close to a certain young lady before, but what happened after that?" Ye Lingchuan was turning the charcoal when he suddenly remembered this and looked up to ask.

"Oh, she's been interfering with my cultivation," Chu Wujiu replied readily.

Several pairs of eyes fell on him at the same time.

Xie Qingshang also approached at this moment, listening intently as he added firewood to the fire.

Under everyone's gaze, Chu Wujiu shrugged nonchalantly:

"Love and romance are indeed alluring. But I'm afraid—afraid of becoming too attached to tenderness, afraid of losing my edge, afraid that in the future, the name Chu Wujiu will not be found in the annals of history."

Chu Wujiu gazed at the flickering campfire, his voice lowering slightly. "Speaking of which, the day I broke things off with her was right after we came out of the True Dragon Secret Realm."

"I was woken up by someone kicking me on the head."

Qin Wangchuan tore off a piece of crispy, caramelized meat and handed it over. "So, it's my fault?"

"Of course it's your fault." Chu Wujiu took the piece of meat, a complicated look flashing in his eyes. "Sometimes I even hate you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had to go through all that trouble chasing after you, and I could have just indulged in pleasure."

He stroked the caramelized meat in his hand, "But without you, I certainly wouldn't have reached my current level. The title of the Second Youngest Supreme Being in History has fallen upon me, yet... I am still afraid."

"I fear being surpassed by those who come after, I fear that the world will forget my name, and I fear even more that everyone will only remember you, without knowing that there was once a speck of dust that shone alongside you in this world..."

Xie Qingshang was adding firewood with his head down when his fingertips suddenly trembled.

When she heard "the Second Youngest Supreme Being in History," her breath hitched slightly, and she couldn't help but glance at Chu Wujiu out of the corner of her eye—this seemingly carefree and unrestrained man actually had such an astonishing background.

Chu Wujiu took a big bite of meat as he spoke, then suddenly froze, his eyes widening in disbelief.

"You... you really have absolutely no talent for grilling meat!" He pointed at the piece of meat in his hand, his voice filled with exaggerated shock. "You're definitely the first person to grill such good meat so badly!"