"Uncle, you really have a sharp eye. I have indeed fused with the Dragon God's Fury." Dragon Esteem's presence was majestic and sanctified, capable of seeing through all illusions. Naturally, Ye Chen dared not hide anything.

"Not only did he seize the Dragon God's Fury, he also took the Dragon God's Boots. Father, kill him quickly!" Long Chan just wanted Ye Chen dead. She couldn't kill him herself, so she wanted Dragon Esteem to do it.

"Chan'er, stop causing trouble. I have some questions to ask!" Dragon Esteem's attitude was somewhat subtle, as if he didn't intend to hold Ye Chen accountable.

"Father, how can you do this!"

Dragon Esteem was her biological father, yet at this moment, he was not favoring her but instead leaning towards Ye Chen, making Long Chan a bit angry.

"Chan'er, don't worry. Uncle won't harm me!" Ye Chen said with a silly grin.

"Who is your uncle? What relationship does my father have with you? Can you stop claiming false associations?" Long Chan said hatefully.

Ye Chen was absolutely trying to tarnish her reputation, attempting to create ambiguity and thus escaping Dragon Esteem's punishment.

However, if Ye Chen escaped punishment, her honor would be lost!

"Are you called Ye Chen?" At this moment, Dragon Esteem approached Ye Chen and asked.

"Nephew Ye Chen." Ye Chen bowed and respectfully replied.

Dragon Esteem's cultivation was supreme with a sanctified presence. Even with Ye Chen's achievements, he was nothing in front of Dragon Esteem, so he was respectful and humble appropriately.

"The Dragon God's Fury is the strongest will, born at the beginning of the world, its power rivaling the Dragon God's Spear. However, the Dragon God's Fury had long been dormant, never showcasing its peak strength." Dragon Esteem turned to Ye Chen. "Your ability to subdue the Dragon God's Fury speaks volumes about your extraordinariness!"

"Thank you for the praise, Uncle!"

Ye Chen was somewhat apprehensive, not daring to be arrogant at all. Dragon Esteem's attitude was enigmatic, making his situation quite precarious.

The Dragon God's Fury was a Divine Artifact of the Dragon Clan. Ye Chen had fused with and possessed it; who knows if Dragon Esteem would reclaim it?

If Dragon Esteem wanted to reclaim the Dragon God's Fury, Ye Chen would be utterly powerless to resist. Moreover, if that happened, his combat power would plunge!

"You don't need to be excessively cautious. I harbor no ill intentions towards you," Dragon Esteem said calmly.

"..."

Dragon Esteem's words left Ye Chen dazed. Dragon Esteem bore him no ill will? He had forced a kiss on Long Chan, and Dragon Esteem was just letting it slide?

"Father, what are you talking about? Ye Chen's crimes are immeasurable, and you're just letting him off?" Long Chan was incredulous. Dragon Esteem adored her the most, and now that she was bullied by Ye Chen, Dragon Esteem wasn't standing up for her?

"Chan'er, you have someone you like, and I won't ruin your relationship." Dragon Esteem looked at Long Chan. "Besides, with the Dragon Clan in decline, having someone you care about is also a good thing."

"..." Long Chan was dumbfounded. What happened to her father? What happened to this world?

"Ye Chen's talents are passable, barely matching yours." Dragon Esteem sighed. "If you marry him, I can be at ease."

"What?!"

In just a few words, Dragon Esteem was discussing marriage, making Long Chan's eyes widen and even Ye Chen was stunned. What was going on?

"Your bond came about with difficulty. You must cherish it!" Dragon Esteem said.

"Father, what are you talking about?" Long Chan collapsed. "Who has a bond with him, who wants to marry him!"

Ye Chen was despicable, shameless, and loathsome. Long Chan couldn't despise him more. How could she like him, let alone marry him?!

"Uncle, Long Chan and I have just held hands; we have done nothing forbidden. There's no rush regarding marriage, right?" Ye Chen said with an awkward smile.

It seemed that Dragon Esteem believed Ye Chen, wanting to fulfill him and Long Chan. This left Ye Chen shocked, trembling, and completely dumbfounded.

Long Chan was a fearsome figure, her hands stained with much blood, undoubtedly a cold-blooded female demon. If Ye Chen married her, he wouldn't sleep soundly at night.

"One of you is from the human clan, the other from the Dragon Clan. If you marry and have children, you will certainly face rumors and slanders!"

"I know you have concerns, but since you are already in love, you must endure all of this together!"

"Moreover, I will protect you both, ensuring that you live a good life, free of any harm!"

While speaking, Dragon Esteem looked at Ye Chen and Long Chan with eyes full of hope and blessing.

"Uncle, Long Chan and I have just started, our feelings are not yet stable, discussing marriage now is somewhat hasty." Ye Chen tactfully declined.

"Feelings can be nurtured over time, I trust you completely, knowing you won't disappoint me!" Dragon Esteem said.

"But..." Ye Chen was genuinely panicking.

Dragon Esteem's attitude was too mysterious, making him feel both flattered and terrified.

Long Chan was a tempestuous figure; if he married her, wouldn't his home be in constant chaos?

"Ye Chen, what do you mean? Don't you want to marry me?" Long Chan suddenly asked.

Initially, when Dragon Esteem was about to betroth her to Ye Chen, Long Chan vehemently resisted. But in her agitation, Dragon Esteem secretly transmitted a message to her... then she calmed down and had an inexplicable change of heart.

"I am willing to marry you. Are you willing to marry me?" Ye Chen bitterly smiled.

"I'm willing!" Long Chan's demeanor completely changed, agreeing to marry Ye Chen?!

"Long Chan, we are not suitable for each other. It's better to separate." Ye Chen said weakly.

"Bastard, if you don't like me, why did you treat me that way?" Long Chan shouted angrily.

"I have poor eyesight and mistook you for someone else!" Ye Chen replied.

"Despicable coward, dare to act but not to take responsibility!" Long Chan shouted angrily.

"..."

Ye Chen looked at the angry Long Chan and the coercive Dragon Esteem, feeling completely flustered. What on earth was happening?

"Ye Chen, the Dragon God's Fury is a Divine Artifact of the Dragon Clan. If you are unwilling to marry Long Chan, then return the artifact to the Dragon Clan!" At this moment, Dragon Esteem spoke calmly.

Dragon Esteem's words made Ye Chen's face darken. Dragon Esteem was trying to force him into submission!

"Uncle, I..."

Ye Chen hesitated for a moment, wanting to say something, but was interrupted by Long Chan.

"Who are you calling uncle!" Long Chan shouted. "You ruined my purity and don't dare to take responsibility. How dare you still call him uncle?!"

"Long Chan, did a donkey kick your head? What relationship do I have with you?" Ye Chen said.

"I have no relationship with you, but do you remember what you did to me?!" Long Chan glared.

"I suffered a loss too, who will take responsibility for me?" Ye Chen said shamelessly.

"Fine, I'll take responsibility. I'll marry you!" Long Chan said.

"..."

What kind of situation was this? Long Chan despised him to the core, so why was she suddenly throwing herself at him?

"Chan'er may be a bit headstrong, but she has a good heart, is kind and obedient," Dragon Esteem said. "Moreover, Chan'er is my daughter, the only princess of the Dragon Clan. If you marry her, you will become the Dragon Clan's son-in-law, your fate will be prosperous!"

"I..." Ye Chen said.

"Let me finish first!" Dragon Esteem interrupted him.

"..."

Dragon Esteem seemed resolute in his decisions, determined to marry his daughter to him. This made Ye Chen both anxious and extremely puzzled.

Dragon Esteem seemed to see him favorably, placing great hopes on him, even willing to marry off his daughter. But why?

Ye Chen and Dragon Esteem were practically strangers, they had never met or heard of each other before. Where did Dragon Esteem find the courage to marry his daughter to a stranger?

"Senior, I greatly admire you, respect you, and have always regarded you as my life's pursuit," Ye Chen said to Dragon Esteem very solemnly. "Long Chan is a heavenly beauty, extraordinary, but I do not wish to marry her!"

"..."

"Given the situation, let's be frank. What exactly are your intentions, Senior?"

Dragon Esteem marrying Long Chan to him was undoubtedly a show of goodwill, an expression of friendly intentions.

However, there is no such thing as gratuitous goodness in the world. Dragon Esteem surely harbors some intentions towards him!

It was not that Ye Chen was overthinking, but reality was as such! Human nature is the most elusive thing ever!

"I know your identity as the Emperor of Heaven!" Dragon Esteem looked at Ye Chen and spoke slowly. "Not only do I know you are the Emperor of Heaven, but I also know you come from beyond the heavens, that you've been hiding in Baihua Palace, and that your ancestor is Ye Tianshi..."

"I know everything about you!"

Dragon Esteem revealed all of Ye Chen's secrets with a face devoid of any emotion, his eyes full of wisdom, seemingly able to pierce illusions and uncover the essence of things.

All of Ye Chen's efforts to hide his secrets appeared laughable to Dragon Esteem; his secrets were like bubbles, ready to burst at a touch.

"This..."

Ye Chen's face showed incredulity. Every word from Dragon Esteem felt like a heavy hammer, striking his very soul, bringing an unimaginable shock.

Your biggest secret is your identity as the Emperor of Heaven, and your ties to the Ye Family's plans for Baihua Palace...

However, to Dragon Esteem, his greatest secret was not worth mentioning, being casually revealed, causing Ye Chen to feel a bit flustered.

"Do not panic. I previously said I have no ill intentions towards you!" Dragon Esteem seemed to have noticed Ye Chen's distress and spoke to reassure him.

"Haha." Ye Chen laughed bitterly. Having all his secrets exposed, how could he not be panicked!

"In fact, the resurrection of the Seven Sages of the Dragon Clan is thanks to you!" Dragon Esteem said. "You reinvigorated Yu Jizi's remnants, allowing him to return to the world and oversee it."

"Yu Jizi appeared in the Ten Thousand Temple, witnessing our struggle between life and death, and out of compassion, saved us. This allowed the Seven Sages to rebuild their true forms and return to the world!"

"So, in a certain sense, you are the benefactor of our Seven Sages, and also the benefactor of the entire Dragon Clan!" Dragon Esteem spoke with extreme solemnity, even a hint of gratitude.

Saints share their lifespan with the heavens, eternal and indestructible. Even if their physical bodies decay, their True Spirits will not perish.

The Dragon Clan's Seven Sages' True Spirits were undying, but they had been unable to resurrect, always stuck between life and death, wandering.

However, Ye Chen reinvigorated Yu Jizi's remnants, enabling this invincible master to save them!

Therefore, Ye Chen is the benefactor of Dragon Esteem, the Seven Sages, and the entire Dragon Clan!

It is precisely because of this that Dragon Esteem treats Ye Chen with extreme goodwill, even wanting to marry Long Chan to him.

"Uncle, since I am the benefactor of the Dragon Clan, then please keep my secret and let me leave!" Ye Chen said.

"Impossible!" Dragon Esteem said calmly.

"..."

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