Jiang Qifeng did not know that he had truly guessed almost perfectly. Yang Chen had not come for anything else—he had come for the Yueyang Essence.
With the Yueyang Essence in hand, there was no need for him to continue challenging further.
He still had strength to spare to pass the Twelfth Level, and after passing it, he would receive a hefty reward of Cosmic Essence. However, from his current perspective, keeping a relatively low profile was more worthwhile than Cosmic Essence.
He would not hide his strength too completely, but he did not want anyone to understand his peak condition.
At the very least, there was no need for him to display it for Yincheng and the Nine Star King.
Soon, after withdrawing from the Pure Spirit Secret Realm, Yang Chen completely stepped out through its gates.
The moment Yang Chen emerged, he caused an enormous uproar.
Everyone turned their eyes toward him, and Yang Chen undoubtedly became the central focus of attention.
The entire venue fell silent in a remarkably orderly manner. Everyone was focused only on looking at Yang Chen, forgetting what they should say or discuss.
Yang Chen walked out just like that and arrived before Jiang Qifeng.
Jiang Qifeng rose to greet him and laughed heartily. "Daoist Friend Yang Chen, you have truly opened this old man's eyes. Not bad, not bad. How about this: I can make the decision regarding your Cosmic Essence reward, but for the Yueyang Essence, I will have to apply to the Dao Ancestor himself. You know as well that Yueyang Essence is no ordinary item."
"Yes, I know." Yang Chen was not worried. Given Mountain Forging Dao Ancestor's lofty status, he would not lower himself by doing anything unbecoming over a piece of Yueyang Essence.
After all, many people