Enter the Yuluo Immortal Mansion to escape disaster.
Marry into the Mishan Qiao Clan and rely on its support.
Or else.
Make a journey to Qiaoming Gorge and fight for that possible thirty-percent chance?
Chen Heng's eyes flickered. Though he had already settled on a plan, he still bowed deeply toward the seat of honor in the hall and said:
"Forgive my presumption, True Lord, but please explain the advantages and disadvantages once more, and guide this junior out of his confusion!"
Upon the jade dais.
Qiao Yubi chuckled and spoke gently:
"This choice concerns your very life, after all. A single misstep might well become the cause of eternal ruin. Seeking advice before weighing your options is a sign of maturity and prudence. How is that presumptuous?
"Very well.
"Let us begin with the Yuluo Immortal Mansion.
"From what I said earlier, you should already have learned something about Chen Runzi and Chen Yuanji."
Chen Heng nodded at this and answered in the affirmative.
Like Chen Xiangxian, neither Chen Runzi nor Chen Yuanji had a known mother.
It was said that after Chen Jade Pivot arrived in Xudu Heaven, he secretly fathered them with a divine maiden. Before they were old enough to remember anything, they were fostered with the Carp Tribe of the Southern Sea.
Even as youths, they possessed celestial bearing and talent for cultivation, winning the favor and trust of the Carp Tribe's ruler.
Disregarding the differences between humans and the Demon Race, the Carp Ruler entrusted them with important affairs of state and repeatedly sought their counsel at court. He even appointed them as generals on overnight palace duty, placing his life and safety entirely in their hands as a sign of his closeness to them.
During their service to the Carp Tribe, the