" Jiangnan's reaction was really quick!"
Chen Zhuo looked at Ao Zhen, who was at the head of the group, with a charming smile on her face, "Indeed, based on my previous research on Chen Qing's behavior, he does have the ability to transmit messages over long distances."
Moreover, this method of transmitting messages is probably more powerful than the secret artifacts of some great families. The secret artifacts of great families can be interfered with by magic arrays when transmitting messages. For example, after the Chen Household entered Cloud Capital, the two sides basically lost contact, but Chen Qing still had a way to send out messages.
"I can't outrun you either," Wei Gongzhan coldly, looking at the other man. "You actually went after your mother; you really didn't hesitate for a second."
"Since you've already decided to do it, why hesitate?" Chen Zhuo looked at Wei Gongzhan: "Have you seen me before?"
"I originally had no chance to get close to Young Master Zhuo." Wei Gongzhan looked at the other party coldly. "Back then, when Chen Da was in the capital, just because you were insulted by the eldest son of the Ministry of Rites, she went to your door to stand up for you. Her reputation for loving her son spread throughout the capital. I was there at the time, and I was extremely envious of Young Master Zhuo back then."
"Envious of me?" Chen Zhuo chuckled. "Envious of me, a legitimate son without any talent for sorcery?"
"Why not?" Wei Gongzhan said quietly, "I was born into a family of military generals. In our family, bloodline determines everything. But I don't have the love of a father or mother. I only know that if my bloodline is not pure enough, my parents will dislike me. I even have two younger sisters who don't have bloodline, and my mother smothered them to death in a latrine."
"I don't envy those talented children who are cherished and pampered by their mistresses, because I know they are loved because of their talent, not because of so-called mother-son affection. But Young Lord Zhuo is different. Your mother was willing to risk her reputation and cause a scene at the Minister of Ministry of Rites' residence for your sake. Shouldn't that be envied?"
Chen Zhuo was taken aback; he couldn't quite remember this incident. How many years ago was it?
It seems like more than twenty years have passed, hasn't it?
It's amazing that someone still remembers this.
"After that, I happened to run into Young Lord Zhuo a few more times. Of course, given your status, you wouldn't even glance at someone like me. But to me, you are extremely dazzling. Every time I see your gentle smile and your dignified attitude when facing your blood relatives, I know in my heart that kinship does exist in this world. It's just that I'm unfortunate not to have encountered it, but you are very lucky."
As he spoke, he looked up at Ye Qing, who had turned into a desiccated corpse in the sky. At this moment, it was unclear whether the eye sockets and eyeballs of the other person had fallen out or withered, but the sorrow in them was clearly visible.
"Unfortunately, her son doesn't care about this good fortune!"
"Lucky!!!" Chen Zhuo's eyes turned icy cold. For the first time, a ferocious look appeared on his face, a stark contrast to his usual gentle and refined demeanor.
For some reason, a surge of resentment rose within him, and he felt extremely displeased with the young man who had spoken.
"You're not me, how do you know I'm lucky?" Chen Zhuo sneered. "Judging from that woman's one or two performances, you can't judge her. Outsiders can only see the surface."
"Given Madam Chen's status and position, there's no need for her to put on a show. Even if she were, it would be for you." Wei Gongzhan, " Young Master Zhuo was only nine years old back then, and he managed to get Lady Ye's most talented eldest daughter, the most valued matriarch of the Chen Household, to put on a show for you. Don't you think you're lucky enough?"
"Say what you will," Chen Zhuo stood up, raised his hand, the blood lines around him contracted, and the bewitching aura in his eyes intensified, an aura almost as powerful as Ao Zhen's immediately swept over you.
Ao Zhen stood at the forefront, shielding the others from the overwhelming force. Chen Zhuo glanced at her and asked, "Who are you?"
She is Ao Zhen!
A female voice emerged from Chen Zhuo's body. "The leader of the Four Great Generals of the West Sea, the only genius who can rival the Crown Prince of the East Sea, with few rivals below the Dragon King!"
"So it's the renowned Princess of the West Sea!" Chen Zhuo bowed. " The South Sea is indeed very cautious."
The message received yesterday indicated that the Ancient Demon lurking within Chen Yun had been removed, but it was not dead. Clearly, they hadn't obtained enough intelligence, and Cloud Capital was supposed to be protecting their Ancient Demon.
The fact that Jiangnan didn't send troops directly means that he was completely unaware of their plans and only had some suspicions, which is why he sent someone to investigate. Even so, the fact that he sent his ace soldier so quickly shows how cautious he was.
"Who exactly are you?" Ao Zhen looked at Chen Zhuo, but with her experience, she couldn't recognize what the thing inside his body was at all.
To instantly transform a mortal into someone with such power? This is practically stealing the power of creation itself.
It's important to know that even a method like Dragon Transformation, which can change one's innate talent, requires at least a certain level of aptitude. And based on the information Wei Gongzhan, Chen Zhuo is a complete mortal, with neither bloodline nor sorcerer talent.
Could it be Divine Path method similar to that of Lord Chen Qing?
But it doesn't look quite like it.
"It seems our clan has been gone for far too long. Back then, even the Demon Buddha Lord didn't look down on us, but unexpectedly, after only two Samsara, even the Dragon Palace's newest rising star has forgotten our name."
" Demon Buddha." Ao Zhen's expression changed drastically; that title was taboo in the Dragon Palace!
But as a member of the royal family, she knew some secret records. In ancient times, there were some extremely terrifying beings. Compared to them, the Dragon Palace was smaller than an ant. The Demon Buddha was such a being. Even the Dragon King dared not easily utter his name. This guy in front of her was indeed not simple. No wonder she felt extremely dangerous!
To attack or to retreat?
Ao Zhen looked around and assessed the situation. There Ghost Shark General outside and this guy inside. Once she got entangled with him, she would lose her last chance to retreat. But if she let this guy go, she had a feeling that something terrible would happen. Deep down, he was against her backing down.
This was the first time she had encountered such a situation. Her body was telling her that she was in great danger, but she wouldn't back down!
"Senior, that parasitic thing doesn't seem to have affected Young Master Zhuo's mind, right?"
Ao Zhen frowned. "Isn't it obvious?"
"Then it seems that he killed Madam Chen from his own heart."
"At a time like this, you're still dwelling on this?" Ao Zhen felt inexplicably irritated. Weren't humans sometimes a little too emotional?
"Should we retreat?" Murong Yunji asked cautiously, clearly sensing that if they were entangled, they would lose their last chance to break through.
No refunds allowed.
Just as Ao Zhen hesitated, Wei Gongzhan spoke up, "He must be killed!"
"Why?" Murong Yunji asked, puzzled.
She could already sense Ao Zhen's impatience. To be honest, if she didn't know Wei Gongzhan was a very reliable person, she would be impatient too. What kind of time is this to still be standing up for that so-called Madam Chen?
"He's already got his eye on us. Once the defenses outside are breached, that Ghost Shark General will definitely cooperate with him. At that point, there will be no way to escape. Only by holding this city can we survive!"
"Defend the city?" Ao Zhen looked at the other person in confusion. "With what?"
"The only chance lies with you, Young Master Zhuo." Wei Gongzhan looked at Chen Zhuo with a deep gaze. "Am I right?"
Chen Zhuo's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this, still sneering, but he was inwardly horrified.
How did this kid know?