For now, it seemed that these groups were all waiting for the candidate holding the third key to appear. If he went out now, things would still be relatively safe. If he waited until more forces arrived, that would be truly dangerous. Even the imperial family might not be able to protect him then.
As things stood, he had already reached the Golden Venerate Stage and possessed considerable ability to protect himself. Even if the imperial family abandoned him and turned against him, he had more than enough means to escape.
He needed to step forward and open the third treasure chest.
With that thought in mind, Yang Chen threw caution to the winds. He removed the Invisibility Talisman and stepped out from a corner of the Grand Hall of Proving the Dao, one step at a time.
Because he had taken the Formless Pill, not a trace of his aura could still be sensed. However, everyone could hear his footsteps clearly. When he emerged, they all saw his appearance.
"Yang Chen, why are you here?" Elder Xieyun and Emperor Chang Sheng asked in astonishment.
Hua Wanru narrowed her eyes as well.
Even the Winged Silver Corpse could not help but be shaken. He had just searched the entire hall from top to bottom. He could confirm beyond all doubt that there had been no one else in the hall. Yet who would have thought that Yang Chen had been hiding inside?
Li Huang and Luo Xu were utterly shocked, but they seemed to realize something. "I understand now. If nothing unexpected happened, the third key should be in this brat's hands, right?"
They knew full well how troublesome Yang Chen was, which was why they made such a guess.
Their guess was correct.
Yang Chen said coldly, "You are