Wang Chen listened to Chu Yan’s story without interrupting even once. His expression changed repeatedly, filled with both shock and admiration. Chu Yan had already become capable of facing a rank six beast equivalent to a Martial Emperor and had even managed to win.That was truly extraordinary. Chu Yan’s strength had already surpassed Wang Chen’s expectations.“After that battle, I recovered some of my injuries and energy before returning to the sect. Of course, I brought the beast’s corpse back with me as well.”Chu Yan let out a soft sigh before continuing. He explained that he reported the incident, but naturally, he did not reveal the fact that he was the one who defeated the giant serpent. A Martial King defeating a rank six beast alone was something beyond common sense.So Chu Yan claimed that a Martial Emperor cultivator had appeared when the beast emerged, saying that he had been searching for that serpent in the eastern mountains for a long time.A battle broke out, and Chu

The next day, Wang Chen intended to go directly to the Imperial Palace.“That woman still hasn’t appeared. I wonder where she went, but that’s good too.” Wang Chen, who had just stepped out of his residence’s gate, glanced toward the direction of Xiang Yue’s residence.Without wasting any time, he headed straight to the imperial capital, intending to visit the Imperial Palace and meet Qin Liu Yin.‘Hopefully she’s there.’Wang Chen used the forest route that was the closest. He ran through the air, allowing him to avoid crossing difficult terrain on the ground. Wang Chen still couldn’t truly fly unless he used his full armor, but that would be too conspicuous. Because of that, he chose to use an air-running technique instead.Upon arriving at the imperial capital, Wang Chen immediately headed toward the palace built right at the center of the city.Even from outside, Wang Chen could already see just how magnificent the Imperial Palace was.He noticed that the palace gate was guarded b

Wang Chen did not expect to receive such extraordinary gifts from Qin Liu Yin. He was deeply grateful to Qin Hutian for sending him the invitation to come to the palace and even arranging an opportunity for him and Qin Liu Yin to meet.“Thank you, Princess. All of these gifts are truly remarkable.” Wang Chen stored away all the treasures.“Haha, they are nothing compared to your contributions. You risked your life to save us. To be honest, those gifts are still not enough, but they are all I can offer as a princess.” Qin Liu Yin could not casually take treasures from the Imperial Treasury without a clear reason, unless she revealed Wang Chen’s identity to her father.So in truth, everything she had given him belonged to her personally. And Qin Liu Yin did not feel that she had suffered any loss. Besides, she could build a good relationship with Wang Chen.“Ah, right. Actually, there’s something I need to tell you as well.”Wang Chen’s expression immediately became serious, causing Qin

Wang Chen returned to the Starry Sky Sect. Ever since he was on the road, he had been thinking about the Star Dust Crystal. That extremely valuable treasure would be highly beneficial for someone like Wang Chen, a Rune Master.However, to obtain it, one had to at least achieve third place in the sect tournament, or become a sect Elder in order to receive an annual supply of Star Dust Crystals.Of course, Wang Chen could also obtain Star Dust Crystals by stealing them from the sect’s treasure vault—something he absolutely would not do. It was far too dangerous.Well, Wang Chen rejected the idea not because he was unwilling to steal, but because the risk was too high and the task too difficult. If the risks weren’t significant, he would definitely do it.After arriving at the sect, Wang Chen immediately heard excited discussions among the disciples.“Have you heard? Xiang Yue, the Bamboo Martial Courtyard Master, has broken through to the Mid-Stage Martial Emperor realm!”“Haha, yes, I

Wang Chen spent his time creating numerous Rune papers.Rune papers were single-use items, unlike artifacts that could be used repeatedly and were long-lasting. However, Rune papers were more flexible—they could be formed into any Rune formation as desired, so Wang Chen wanted to make many of them as preparation for whatever battles he might face in the future.Naturally, in the upcoming tournament, he would not use Rune papers or any of the artifacts he had created, because those were his secret weapons.Making Rune papers was also simple. Wang Chen only needed a sheet of paper and to draw Runes using his energy. But Wang Chen also created Runes using a Rune brush and special Rune ink so that the quality of the Runes he made would be better and possess special abilities.After spending two full days creating Rune papers, Wang Chen received a visitor he was somewhat familiar with.“Gu Mei Lin?”Wang Chen recognized the aura as Gu Mei Lin, one of the group members who had previously pa