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At Chen An's sudden appearance, the expressions of the Shen Family members changed drastically. They lowered their already bowed heads even further, instinctively holding their breath.
When Shen Canglan saw Chen An appear, he had initially felt a flicker of relief. Yet upon hearing how Chen An addressed him, a complicated look flashed through his eyes.
He had not forgotten that merely a few days ago, this man—perhaps the youngest Martial Emperor Realm expert in Azure Origin Continent's history—had respectfully called him Great-Grandfather.
But now, that "Great-Grandfather" had become "Elder Shen."
Still, at this point, Shen Canglan did not dare flaunt his seniority before Chen An. He took a deep breath, forced an exceptionally genial smile onto his face, and cupped his hands in an exceedingly respectful salute. "Greetings, Emperor Chen. We have come uninvited today and disturbed you. I hope Emperor Chen will forgive us!"
"This old man has come today specifically to bring this wretch here to apologize in person!"
He turned sideways and pointed at Shen Qinghua on the ground, his tone carrying a trace of severity. "This wretch failed to recognize the immensity of heaven and earth and actually dared offend you. His crime merits ten thousand deaths. I have already crippled his cultivation and stripped him of his status as a direct descendant of the Shen Family. I have brought him here today to leave him at your disposal."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qinghua was frightened out of his wits. He repeatedly slammed his forehead against the ground, making the bluestone pavement thud loudly. With a sobbing tone, he begged, "Emperor Chen, spare my life! I—I know I was wrong. I won't dare do it again. Please, for Qinglan's sake, show mercy..."
"Wretch, shut your mouth!"
Hearing that Shen Qinghua still