In another stone chamber, Chen Yan also stood up.

The two met in the empty area of the cellar.

"Young Friend Xia, the aura within you is becoming more stable, and there's even a mysterious feeling that makes even me tremble."

This was Chen Yan's impression upon seeing Xia Liu again after several days.

There was an indescribable mysterious aura about Xia Liu.

Very strong.

He seemed like a different person compared to before.

"Senior, you're joking. How could I have any mysterious aura? It's just a show."

Xia Liu said with a bitter smile.

"You're being modest. It seems that this retreat has brought you great gains!"

"Yes, indeed, I've gained a lot, and it should give Chen Beixuan a surprise."

Xia Liu had great confidence in his current strength.

The surging power gave him the confidence to face Chen Beixuan!

As for whether he could defeat Chen Beixuan, it would depend on the actual battle.

"Haha! A hero emerges among the young!"

Chen Yan burst into laughter.

At this moment, although he did not dare to say he could defeat someone at the Golden Pill Mid-Stage.

He was still confident he could be evenly matched with someone at the Golden Pill Mid-Stage.

"Let's go, give Chen Beixuan a surprise!"

"Indeed, it's time to give him a big gift!"

Chen Yan nodded and triggered the mechanism.

Opening the secret door to the cellar.

Intense light flooded into the cellar.

After getting used to it for a while, the two leaped up to the ground.

Leaving the abandoned courtyard, the two headed straight to the Purple Gold Palace.

That was Chen Beixuan's stronghold!

Along the way, Xia Liu and Chen Yan didn't see anyone.

It felt as if all the palace guards were dead.

They used their Divine Sense to probe the situation and realized.

Most of the palace guards had been sent out by Chen Beixuan to search for them all over the place.

"Haha! Chen Beixuan is indeed thoughtful."

Xia Liu couldn't help but laugh.

He didn't know how long he had been in retreat, but it was certainly more than a day or two.

Yet Chen Beixuan still hadn't given up.

He was still sending people to search.

"With talent as terrifying as yours, of course, he wouldn't want to give up."

Chen Yan also laughed heartily.

Clang!

Just as Xia Liu was about to speak, suddenly, a crisp sound came from behind.

Turning to look.

A streak of light was swiftly flying from the distance.

It was Princess Qingwu!

"Xia Liu! Where have you been these days? We've been going crazy looking for you!"

As she approached, Qingwu said with a sob.

"Princess Qingwu."

Xia Liu crossed his arms and quietly observed Qingwu, curious about what she wanted to say.

"Xia Liu! Get away from him, he's a criminal of the Chen Kingdom! Don't believe anything he says!"

Seeing Chen Yan by Xia Liu's side, Qingwu became anxious.

She gratefully reminded Xia Liu.

"Xia Liu! Don't believe his words! He's lying to you!"

Remembering her father's warnings, Qingwu had to pull Xia Liu away from Chen Yan.

"Princess Qingwu, no need to waste your effort. I already know everything. You just want to stall for time until Chen Beixuan arrives, don't you?"

Xia Liu shook his head helplessly.

Did this woman think his mind had gone rusty?

Even at this point, she still wanted to fool him.

"Xia Liu! He must have said something to you, right? He's a liar trying to split the Chen Kingdom! You must not believe him!"

Qingwu's expression was very convincing.

Trying to make Xia Liu believe her.

"Qingwu, haven't you woken up yet?"

Chen Yan shook his head with resignation.

When he was sealed back then, this girl was still innocent.

Now, she was like a drama queen.

She was truly ruined by Chen Beixuan.

"Third Uncle! You're the one who needs to wake up! The only reason the Chen Kingdom has developed so much is because of my father! The common people live in peace and prosperity, why would you want to come out and destroy it?"

Qingwu howled.

"Don't deceive yourself. Using the prince consort selection as bait to devour the best cultivators' foundations, even if it can really enhance power, how is it different from being an evil cultivator?"

"Ha, deceive all you want; Xia Liu has a righteous heart and will never be fooled by you!"

Qingwu's sharp eyes kept signaling Xia Liu.

"Haha, Princess Qingwu, even now you still don't give up?"

Xia Liu chuckled.

"Xia Liu! I'm your fiancée; you'll be the Prince Consort of the Chen Kingdom later. Don't believe his nonsense! No one will harm you, no one!"

"From the first moment I met you, I knew you were full of lies, reaching even the highest level of deceit."

"Yes! I didn't immediately reveal my identity the first time we met, but that was just to test you, and you showed me the demeanor of a gentleman."

Qingwu declared with certainty.

"No, that was already our second meeting. The first time we met was when you were in your boudoir washing up..."

Thunk!

Chen Yan almost spat out.

Especially considering the gentleman remark; Xia Liu said the first meeting was in her boudoir while she was washing...

"It was you..."

Qingwu finally realized that the person in the black robe was Xia Liu!

But she had hidden it well that day, how could Xia Liu have seen through it?

"At that time, I hadn't obtained the Golden Origin, so I didn't expose your lies, but today I've come to destroy Chen Beixuan! To let the Chen Kingdom have a wise ruler!"

"Haha! Let the Chen Kingdom have a wise ruler! Such bold words!"

Suddenly, a bright laugh echoed from the sky.

Looking up.

A majestic figure was rapidly descending, riding on a Heavenly Thunder Tiger.

The visitor was none other than the ruler of the Chen Kingdom, Chen Beixuan!

After Chen Beixuan appeared, more figures with high-strength auras emerged.

They appeared from all directions.

Their powerful auras fluctuated faintly from their bodies.

Their cultivation had all reached the Golden Core Stage!

Ten early-stage Golden Core experts!

One mid-stage Golden Core expert!

Faced with such a lineup, Xia Liu was undeterred.

He even seemed eager to try!

Chen Yan looked around and fell silent, pondering something in his heart.

"Prince Consort Xia, Third Brother, you've really been hard to find!"

Seeing Xia Liu again, Chen Beixuan was overwhelmed with excitement.

Five Elements Origin! Earth Spirit Root talent!

Simply a walking super Pill!

If he could devour him, his cultivation would greatly increase!

He might even transfer his talent to himself!

"Big Brother, in good health?"

Chen Yan cupped his fists in greeting.

"Tsk tsk! Indeed, in good health! Third Brother, if you're not fishing properly, standing against Big Brother, do you want Big Brother to cut down his own flesh and blood?"

"If you can even harm our father, what do I matter?"

Chen Yan didn't give Chen Beixuan any face at all.

"Hmph! Nonsense, our father's death had nothing to do with me. It's your weakness and lack of ambition that infuriated him to death!"

"Chen Beixuan! If it weren't for you, our father wouldn't have left this world so early!"

Chen Yan was a little angry, as Chen Beixuan was deliberately causing trouble.

Who knows how much he'd smeared himself over the years!