The meeting with Jiang He went overall very well.

For the first time, Chen Yuan formally displayed his ambition, and Jiang He expressed full support, being the first among the Taoist Divine Palace Daoists to support his ascension.

The remaining ones are Chu Changfeng and Li Suqing.

Yang Huatian naturally dislikes rules, has a bad reputation, and is too notoriously fierce, making him unsuitable as a ruler put forth by the Taoist Divine Palace. The only ones who can compete with Chen Yuan are Chu Changfeng and Li Suqing.

Among them, Chu Changfeng's attitude is crucial.

He follows his own path, establishing his own school and lineage, inherently ambitious. He might not support Chen Yuan's ascension, and only when Chen Yuan's strength surpasses his can he officially confront the Taoist Divine Palace.

Gather the entire Taoist Divine Palace's strength, along with his own forces, to consolidate them and aid his rise!

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Nanling Prefecture, within the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.

The Green Envoy Zhang Xuan closed his eyes and breathed, surrounded by a Gathering Essence Array formed by more than ten Primordial Crystals. These are very precious below, and a faction may only be able to gather a few.

But Zhang Xuan is different, after all, he has a background.

As Zhang Yantong's most talented son, he has undergone training since childhood, never lacking resources. To smooth his future path, he was specially sent to the state below to accumulate experience.

But practicing cannot be neglected.

Because this is of utmost importance; if he had the cultivation like Chen Yuan, Zhang Yantong wouldn't bear to send him out, but would first enhance his cultivation.

Because in the last session, many strong individuals have already broken through, Zhang Xuan has now reached the front of the Hidden Dragon List, earning a nickname of Cold Blade, similar to Demon Blade.

He used to be called Cold-faced Zhang Xuan, now he is called Cold-faced Cold Blade.

His reputation is great in Qingzhou.

The world does not revolve solely around Chen Yuan; he is growing, and his friends and enemies are also growing.

He is already close to the Core Realm, now polishing his cultivation, his transfer to the Capital is settled, just waiting for the decree from above, then he will return to break through.

The road ahead is paved; Zhang Yantong will fully assist him to ascend to one of the Eight Great Commanders' position, and when his cultivation reaches the maturation point, he will be sent out as a Golden Envoy for a state.

Though his growth speed is quick, compared to his good brother Chen Yuan, there is inevitably a considerable distance.

Marquis, Heavenly Divine Envoy.

Each position is one that commands the admiration of thousands.

The reason he pushes himself desperately in cultivation, achieving Peak Reach Profound in less than two years is largely because he was driven by Chen Yuan.

It's okay to have a gap, but it shouldn't be too large.

Primordial Energy streamed into his flesh, Chen Yuan's figure silently appeared behind him, observing for a while before calmly saying:

"Reached the limit; if you continue practicing, your acupoints will not be able to withstand."

"Who!"

Startled by the sudden voice, Zhang Xuan instinctively reached for his Ice Cold Blade in front of him. But as he looked closely, his tense expression relaxed, giving a light snort:

"Coming quietly, what are you trying to scare me for?"

"Just giving Zhang Xuan a surprise."

Chen Yuan was informal, not putting on airs, seemingly unchanged from before.

Yet, with a flicker in his eyes, Zhang Xuan bowed:

"Underling Zhang Xuan, salutes the Marquis!"

"Before, when Chen was a commander, why didn't you salute? Let's skip it now."

"Sure, this is what the Divine Envoy himself said, so don't blame me for being rude." Zhang Xuan sheathed his Spiritual Sword and casually hung it on the wall.

"Why would Chen blame you for being rude? You're being overly formal."

"Haha, indeed, what am I supposed to call you now?" Zhang Xuan smiled looking at him.

"Brother-in-law."

Chen Yuan laughed as well.

He used to be Zhang Xuan's subordinate, often saluting, now it's considered returned, and after all, he will be his brother-in-law, although not by blood yet.

"Aren't you not interested in women? So, what, got charmed by my second sister?" Zhang Xuan glanced at him.

He intended to introduce his second sister to this fellow, but he kept refusing, thinking there'd be no chance, only to find hope anew, unexpectedly.

A few days ago, his sister's letter arrived, subtly mentioning her progress with Chen Yuan, advising him to act respectfully to Chen Yuan in the future.

"Wanshu is indeed exceptional, whereas you fall short."

With a wave of his sleeve, Chen Yuan instantly conjured a jar of Spiritual Wine on the table, something brought from the Capital, considered superior.

Zhang Xuan stepped forward, opened the wine jar, sniffed it, eyes brightening:

"Good wine."

"I specially brought it for you."

"You, a Marquis, only brought a jar?"

"Care to drink?"

"Drink!"

Four small dishes paired with a jar of priceless Spiritual Wine, Chen Yuan and Zhang Xuan started sipping in the room in Nanling Prefecture, together finishing three jars.

Without using True Yuan to dissolve, Zhang Xuan's face already flushed slightly.

He told Chen Yuan somewhat regretfully that he just transferred to the south, and now he must return to the Capital for duty, making it hard to meet again. If possible, working under his command would be fine too.

Having a decisive boss, who in Jianghu would dare to provoke?

Nonetheless, Chen Yuan merely smiled; once a boss, now a subordinate, an awkward change for most, it was regarded just as Zhang Xuan's drunken words, not taken to heart.

With the elevation of status, fewer have the qualification to become Chen Yuan's friends; above, most weigh interests, not as pure as during weaker times.

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