Meeting Yao Chen Alone

The sudden turn of events had stunned everyone in the Xiao Clan's reception hall.

They all stared at Tang Chen, who was sitting quietly in his seat, in disbelief.

This youth looked about the same age as them, yet his strength was so terrifying. That guy from the Misty Cloud Sect had at least been a Dou Zhe, yet he had not even managed to touch the corner of Tang Chen's clothes.

"This person... is so strong!" Xiao Yan swallowed hard, his voice trembling slightly.

Also a transmigrator, Xiao Yan possessed soul power far beyond that of ordinary people, so he could clearly sense Tang Chen's strength.

He felt that if Tang Chen wanted to kill him, a single glance would probably be enough to obliterate him without leaving even ashes behind.

Nalan Yanran was completely numb. She had actually just entertained the thought of recruiting Tang Chen into the Misty Cloud Sect.

Ge Ye was caught in a difficult position.

He had brought Mo Chuan here, and he bore great responsibility for Mo Chuan's death.

Moreover, Mo Chuan's identity was not simple. He was the only son of Mo Cheng, an outer sect deacon. Tang Chen had killed him just like that. By all rights, Ge Ye should have captured the culprit and given Mo Cheng an explanation.

But asking him to capture Tang Chen? What a joke. That move just now had clearly shown that Tang Chen was far stronger than him. Wouldn't going up against him be courting death?

Besides, Mo Chuan had been the one to attack first. They had no grounds to stand on.

That could only be dealt with after they returned. Right now, he needed to figure out how to calm Tang Chen's anger. Otherwise, they would not be leaving the Xiao Clan's hall alive today.

"My lord! I sincerely apologize! This lowly one failed to discipline him properly, which allowed him to offend you."

"This is a small token of my sincerity. I hope you will forgive us, my lord!"

Ge Ye hurried over to Tang Chen and bowed in apology. He skillfully took out a card from his Storage Ring and offered it to Tang Chen with both hands, hoping to earn his forgiveness.

"Your paltry offering is beneath my notice... Get lost." As the young valley master of Burning Flame Valley, Tang Chen had amassed enough wealth over the years to buy the entire Jia Ma Empire. Why would he care about such a trifling amount?

"Yes..." Seeing that Tang Chen did not pursue the matter, Ge Ye let out a sigh of relief and hurriedly withdrew.

Only after he returned to his seat did he suddenly realize that his back was already soaked in cold sweat.

"So this is strength..." Watching this scene, Xiao Yan yearned for strength more than ever.

After that little incident, the annulment ceremony continued. However, Nalan Yanran and Ge Ye no longer carried their earlier arrogance, speaking with extreme caution.

Xiao Zhan also finally vented some of his frustration.

Although Tang Chen had not stood up for them, seeing the Misty Cloud Sect suffer a setback eased much of the humiliation Xiao Zhan had felt.

Tang Chen was very familiar with what happened next.

Xiao Yan stepped forward, wrote the divorce letter, set the Three-Year Agreement, and declared, "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. Do not look down on a poor youth!"

Once everything was over, Ge Ye and Nalan Yanran did not dare look back. Carrying Mo Chuan's corpse, they fled the Xiao Clan in disgrace, terrified that Tang Chen would change his mind and kill them.

"Ge Ye seemed to say that guy was called Mo Chuan just now. His surname is Mo... I wonder whether he is related to Mo Cheng...

Never mind. Whether they are related or not, I'll find time to wipe out the Mo Clan."

Without caring whether the two were connected, Tang Chen decided the Mo Clan's fate in just a few words.

Mo Cheng still had no idea what a massive disaster his beloved son had caused for him. If he had known, he would have wished he had shot him onto the wall in the first place.

"My deepest apologies, my lord. We have kept you waiting..." Only after the people from the Misty Cloud Sect had left did Xiao Zhan hurriedly come over to apologize to Tang Chen.

"No matter. Which one is Xiao Yan? Come forward and let me take a look." Tang Chen asked despite already knowing the answer.

"Yan'er! Come here quickly!" Xiao Zhan waved excitedly at Xiao Yan, urging him to hurry over.

"This junior is Xiao Yan. Greetings, my lord." Xiao Yan knew that Tang Chen had come to examine his body, so he did not dare neglect proper manners and respectfully bowed to him.

"You have a decent bearing, though your strength is somewhat lacking," Tang Chen said.

Tang Chen symbolically used his soul power to inspect Xiao Yan's body before saying, "All right, I've found the problem."

"Really?!" Upon hearing Tang Chen's words, not only Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan became incredibly excited; Xun Er did as well.

"The problem lies with this ring." Tang Chen pointed at the ring on Xiao Yan's hand.

"How is that possible?! This is a keepsake left by my mother. How could my mother harm me?!" Xiao Yan found it hard to believe.

"Try cultivating again." With a flick of his hand, Tang Chen directly removed the ring from Xiao Yan's finger.

"This..." Xiao Yan was somewhat reluctant to part with the ring after it was taken away, but cultivation was more important at the moment, so he quickly sat cross-legged and began cultivating.

After cultivating for a while, Xiao Yan opened his eyes and shouted in delight, "It isn't disappearing! It really isn't disappearing! I can cultivate again!"

"My lord, thank you!" Xiao Yan bowed deeply to Tang Chen in gratitude.

His eyes had even reddened. Over the past three years, he had suffered too many scornful looks and mocking remarks because he could not cultivate. Now that Tang Chen had allowed him to cultivate again, the kindness was no different from saving his life.

Xiao Zhan was also overwhelmed with emotion. No one knew how much he had sacrificed over the past three years to help Xiao Yan restore his talent. Fortunately, none of it had been in vain. With Xiao Yan's talent restored, the Xiao Clan would surely rise again in the future.

"Thank you very much, my lord. This is your reward." He immediately ordered his subordinates to bring over all kinds of Xiao Clan treasures, practically all the wealth the Xiao Clan had accumulated over the years. Naturally, this included the box containing the Tou She Ancient God Jade.

"No need. It was nothing more than a casual favor."

Tang Chen waved his hand and refused. He truly had no interest in the Xiao Clan's possessions, not even the ancient jade.

He had Source Qi and had no need to seize the opportunity within the Ancient Emperor's Cave Abode. Keeping it in his hands would only bring disaster. It would be better to let Xiao Yan keep it and draw the Soul Clan's attention while he developed in secret.

Xiao Zhan was even more moved. No matter what, he wanted Tang Chen to stay in the Xiao Clan for a few days so that they could properly host him.

Tang Chen was not in much of a hurry to leave anyway, so he agreed to stay for a few days.

He also sent Xiao Yan a voice transmission, telling him to come to the Xiao Clan's back mountain that night.

Although Xiao Yan was puzzled, he still agreed. With Tang Chen's strength, if he wanted to harm him, he could simply act directly. There was no need to beat around the bush.

Led by Xiao Zhan, Tang Chen arrived at the residence the Xiao Clan had prepared for him.

"You may leave," Tang Chen said to Xiao Zhan.

"Yes... My lord, if you need anything, please summon us at any time." With that, Xiao Zhan departed.

Tang Chen closed the door and set up an isolation barrier before taking out Xiao Yan's ring.

"Are you still not coming out?" Tang Chen said to the ring.

"Good kid, your soul perception is remarkably sharp." An aged voice rang out as white light radiated from the ring.

A transparent elderly figure appeared before Tang Chen.

"This aura... You must be Venerable Yao of Starfall Pavilion." Tang Chen went straight to the point.

"Who are you?!" Having his identity exposed in a single sentence, Yao Lao could no longer remain calm. He stared at Tang Chen with an exceptionally grave expression, already considering how he could escape.