“Now I am a civilian. I would not dare to oppose someone in power like you. But I believe this is not your duty, so what is the purpose of your visit?” Kang Kung clearly understood the responsibilities within the palace. Each person had their own assigned role. Therefore, if this man had come, it was not to investigate the destruction of the Dong Clan, but merely to cause trouble.“I only came to inform you that, before Dong Lai’s death, he had taken part in treating the Empress Dowager, who is currently ill. Since you are the prime suspect, you must replace him!” Chen Chengdu said.“The Empress Dowager is ill? Replace him?” Kang Kung muttered. Ever since he had been removed from the imperial elite list, information no longer reached him.“I admit that I was the one who destroyed the Dong Clan. However, we cannot replace him. We are not a clan that comes from a Medical Clan!” Kang Kung said. Although he knew that Chen Nian was skilled in alchemy, so what? He did not want to concern hi

Beneath the rising sunlight, the heat began to intensify. Even so, there was a battle no less fierce than the blazing sun.The fight at the Kang Clan caused countless buildings to collapse. The trees that formed their orchard were inadvertently uprooted. Mountains crumbled, and even the river receded—as if unwilling to witness the grim scene within the Clan.The clashing of weapons rang continuously. Flashes of energy and intense sword auras dazzled the eyes, flickering and striking in all directions.Now, every building in the Kang Clan had been reduced to ruins. Blood was scattered everywhere. The metallic scent was overwhelming. But who cared about such things?Under the domination of Long Hai and Long Cai, the hundreds of people seemed like mere leaves that only needed a gust of wind to be blown away.Of the hundreds brought here, only a few remained, and all of them had eyes filled with fear. Before these two supreme entities—dragons in their perfect forms—they could not even tou

The tension in the Empress Dowager’s chamber grew heavier. Although the situation had already been dire before, now only three groups remained—including Chen Nian and Kang Kung.From the moment he arrived, Chen Nian had already examined her using his Golden Eyes. He had long discovered what the illness was, but he did not wish to interrupt those who hoped to stand out. There was no harm if one of these remaining groups succeeded. If that happened, he and Kang Kung could return peacefully.The reason he remained silent was simple: most of the people here possessed high reputations and great pride. If he were to speak without formally examining her, he would merely be accused of causing trouble. That was precisely what he wished to avoid. He would not lower himself only to be mocked or ridiculed. He was not that kind of person.Calmly, he pulled a chair over and sat down, waiting for his turn—which might take another hour and a half. Since that was the case, he thought it better to rela

“Your intentions are far too obvious, Elder Chen,” Chen Nian said with a smile when he heard the additional condition proposed by Chen Chengdu.“However, if you add something, then I can add something as well, can’t I?”“Just say it!” Up to this point, Chen Chengdu was still confident. No matter how harsh Chen Nian’s demand might be, he would accept it. In his mind, Chen Nian could not possibly accomplish the task.“I want your Chen Clan to submit to the Kang Clan. If that is not possible, then hand over the Chen Clan’s territory for the Kang Clan to reside in. How about that?”“No problem. I will guarantee it.” In order to obtain what he wanted, Chen Chengdu did not care much about Chen Nian’s conditions. “Begin. Within five minutes, if you cannot cure the Empress Dowager, you may die peacefully!” He smiled sarcastically.Chen Nian concealed the joy in his heart and put on a gloomy expression when he heard the time limit. For others, five minutes was not much. But for him, who alread

Chen Chengdu slammed his fist against the floor. In the next instant, he shot forward, attempting to flee when he noticed Kang Kung momentarily distracted.But Chen Nian teleported instantly, appearing in front of him and kicking him hard in the abdomen, sending him crashing to the ground.Thud!“You’re not thinking of going back on the wager, are you?” Chen Nian said coldly.Chen Chengdu struggled to rise, clutching his aching stomach. He immediately denied it. “Is there any proof that we made a wager?”“What a shameless man!” Kang Kung snapped from behind, furious at such blatant denial. If even his own words could not be trusted, then what could possibly be believed from someone like him?“I don’t care whether you admit it or not. In front of me, the wager stands!” Chen Nian’s hand shot out with terrifying speed. Before anyone could react, his arm had already pierced through Chen Chengdu’s heart.Only a choking cough mixed with blood escaped Chen Chengdu’s mouth. He likely never im