Chapter 498: 381 - Second on the Hidden Dragon List! _3

Chapter 498: Chapter 381 – Second on the Hidden Dragon List! _3

The woman leading the group wore a light veil across her face, clad in a plain white long dress, her long hair gathered up with a phoenix hairpin. Her figure was graceful, resembling a fairy stepping out of a painting.

The shadows of more than ten beauties followed her, each with their own charm. From a distance, it looked as if they were competing in splendor.

Chen Yuan’s gaze swept around the room and suddenly fixated on one particular figure—it was none other than Miss Shen Yanshu, whom he had not seen for nearly a hundred years.

When his gaze paused, Shen Yanshu’s eyes brightened, as if seeing a long-lost lover, and she couldn’t help but whisper softly, “Brother Chen.”

Shen Yanshu’s address immediately startled the female disciples around her, including the woman in white at the front.

“Junior Sister Shen, you…”

“Junior Sister Shen…”

The several fellow disciples beside her asked with concern, casting their gaze upon Chen Yuan. They looked at each other, seemingly trying to guess the relationship between Demon Sword Chen Yuan and Junior Sister Shen.

“Miss Shen.”

Chen Yuan nodded slightly with a smile on his lips.

Shen Yanshu quickly blinked several times, signaling Chen Yuan not to say too much and to wait until after the event to talk. Only after joining the Goddess Palace did she realize how important the rules were here.

No affiliations with men were permitted, else one must face the punishment of the palace’s rules.

As for herself, she wasn’t worried, but she did not want Chen Yuan to be implicated. After all, the Goddess Palace was one of the top ten Immortal Sects of the world. Even though it had experienced some decline in recent years, it was still highly regarded.

Although Brother Chen indeed made a name for himself after their separation, compared to the Goddess Palace, his fame was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

“Senior Sister Yu, Brother Chen is an old acquaintance of mine from many years ago,” Shen Yanshu explained to the woman in front of her, Yu Qingyan.

Yu Qingyan’s beautiful eyes furrowed slightly, taking a deep look at her junior, who was always different from the ordinary disciples. Although she had not experienced worldly affairs, she was no fool—

how could she be deceived?

Anyone could feel the affection imbued in that call of ‘Brother Chen’ a moment ago.

But she did not say much, for Shen Yanshu was the last female disciple taken in by her master. Her master had instructed her to take special care of Shen Yanshu.

That was why she often took Shen Yanshu out of the palace with her.

Turning her gaze back, Yu Qingyan addressed Chen Yuan and Xuanming, saying:

“I am Yu Qingyan, and I greet you both, fellow Daoists.”

Xuanming’s brow furrowed as he brought his hands together and said:

“Greetings to Yu devotee.”

“Miss Yu.”

Chen Yuan shifted his gaze away from Shen Yanshu, giving her a deep look, and also realized in his heart that either Su Ziyue was from the Goddess Palace,

or, other powerhouses from the Taoist Divine Palace were in the Goddess Palace.

If there were not solid connections, it would likely not suffice to arrange for female disciples to enter.

This was no ordinary arrangement, for knowing his potential, the Taoist Divine Palace would surely cultivate the women around him well.

“Fellow Daoists are not contesting for the Grandmaster’s inheritance but instead stay here, may I ask why?” Yu Qingyan’s pleasant voice resonated beside them.

But whether it was Chen Yuan or Xuanming, their expressions remained unchanged.

Xuanming still maintained his indifferent demeanor, murmuring softly:

“Devotee Chen, Devotee Yu, this place is not suitable for a prolonged stay. I hope you both depart quickly. As a Buddhist monk, I prefer not to resort to violence.”

Yu Qingyan replied softly:

“This is Yun State, not the Buddhist Western Regions. If we are to speak of leaving, it should be Master Xuanming who departs. As for resorting to violence, heh… The Goddess Palace fears no threats.”

The aura around him flowed slowly, and he also achieved the Reach Profound Peak level. His presence was even more domineering than that of Chen Yuan’s good brother, Shangguan Yu.

In his heart, he knew that the rankings of the Hidden Dragon List, especially the top ten, were not always accurate at every moment.

“Does Master Chen also think so?”

Xuanming’s gaze was solemn when facing Chen Yuan from start to finish.

It was not because of the reputation of the Hidden Dragon Four Extremes, but rather he had also sensed a very dangerous Qi from Chen Yuan and knew he was a formidable opponent.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have wasted so much breath talking.

He would have simply had his junior brother who accompanied him drive Chen Yuan away.

Only strength can earn one respect.

“Master Chen advises all of you to leave; otherwise, as I’ve said before, today someone will spill their blood on the Falling Immortal Platform!” Chen Yuan’s warning was not just for Xuanming, but also for the group from the Goddess Palace.

He had a connection with Shen Yanshu, but he had no relationship with Yu Qingyan and the others.

Out of respect for Su Ziyue, as long as they did not block his path, he would not strike first, but if they were clueless, then he would have no choice but to feign ignorance and deliver a painful blow.

Anyone who stood in his way was an enemy.

And under his sword, there was no distinction between man and woman!

Comparatively speaking, under Chen Yuan’s Emperor Slaughter Saber, true gender equality existed!

Yu Qingyan frowned slightly and snorted softly,

“People say the Demon Sword is arrogant and fierce; today, I have indeed witnessed it.”

“Does Master Chen insist on this course of action?”

“Do I need to repeat it a third time?”

Xuanming’s lips curled with a smile as he said,

“No need for a third time. Since Master Chen has already made his choice, this monk can only request a lesson or two from Master Chen. If the monk wins, he hopes Master Chen will leave.”

“And if Master Chen wins?”

“The monk will leave.”

“No need. Master Chen will kindly see you off on your journey to the Western Regions!” Though the other party had always maintained politeness, anyone could sense that these monks from Spirit Mountain exuded a sense of supremacy.

As if whatever they said must be executed by others, or else it would be a transgression against Buddhist teachings.

And to such people, he never catered.

Xuanming did not get angry. His gaze remained calm as he nodded and said,

“Master Chen, please.”

In an instant, a roaring sound erupted from within Xuanming’s physical body.

Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound.

Blood Qi like a dragon!

The opponent had always been renowned for his strong physical body, one that shook the world with its might.

“Please!”

Chen Yuan’s Blood Qi surged around him, and a terrifying roaring sound followed, trembling and resonating.

Both of them, without exception, ignored Yu Qingyan. Even if she had some strength and could rank in the top ten of the Hidden Dragon List, neither Xuanming nor Chen Yuan had sensed a dangerous Qi from her.

This also meant that they were not opponents of the same level!