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As soon as Xing Ru Xie and Su Mo Li met, the atmosphere was charged with tension, and they glared at each other, almost ready to fight.
The reason for this animosity was that a treasure had been stolen from Xing Ru Xie's Star Gate, and it was the Su Family who was responsible. Xing Ru Xie had come to the capital not only to attend a gathering of heirs from various Major Sects but also to investigate the stolen treasure. If he couldn't retrieve it, he would lose face.
Of course, with Lu Chen present, he would not allow them to engage in a physical confrontation. Both Xing Ru Xie and Su Mo Li were considered friends of Lu Chen, and with him there, they had to show him respect. If they were to fight without cause, it would be a grave insult to Lu Chen.
Both Xing Ru Xie and Su Mo Li understood this social dynamic well. Their restraint was entirely out of respect for Lu Chen. He had inadvertently become a mediator, standing between them and preventing a major conflict from erupting.
Lu Chen did not speak or take action but was able to prevent the outbreak of war, which demonstrated his influence and authority.
Eventually, the three of them sat down. Although the atmosphere remained tense, they had not resorted to violence, indicating that there was still room for civility and that things had not escalated beyond control.
"Why don't you both sit down and talk about your issues? We haven't reached that point yet. Besides, we came to the capital not to settle personal grudges. It would be inappropriate for you both to end up mutually injured before anything has even begun," Lu Chen suggested as he looked at both Xing Ru Xie and Su Mo Li, speaking sincerely out of concern for the bigger picture.
"Hmph." Xing Ru Xie shot a glance at Su Mo Li and snorted coldly. Although there were no physical actions or clashes, his dissatisfaction was evident. "If it weren't for Brother Lu Chen's presence today, I would have already made my move."
Su Mo Li rolled his eyes at him and turned his gaze elsewhere, showing no intention of acknowledging Xing Ru Xie’s words. Their feelings were clear.
"Alright, you two. Let's discuss some serious matters now. Although this is a grand event, don't you find it strange that no one has shown up yet?" Lu Chen asked.
"Yes, I've noticed that too and have been investigating the reasons behind it. A gathering of heirs is indeed a significant occasion," Xing Ru Xie replied.
While it might seem that the meeting of heirs from various Major Sects lacked substance on the surface, understanding its true implications revealed otherwise. These heirs represented their respective Major Sects, much like establishing authority.
If someone could gain a good reputation and attract attention during this grand event, then their Sect and family would gain immense honor and establish credibility, making other forces think twice before interfering.
Moreover, for anyone, such a grand event is a great opportunity to make a name for oneself. Of course, as long as you have the skills and can achieve results during the event, congratulations, you will soon be famous. Those with talent and ability should come here to test themselves.
"I think this event is not that simple. After all, the fate of the Great Zhou Dynasty is likely to end within the next year or two. I suspect that the heirs are gathering here possibly for the sake of Imperial Authority," Su Mo Li stated bluntly, sharing his opinion without reservation.
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen and Xing Ru Xie both nodded in agreement, recognizing the validity of his point. The Great Zhou Dynasty was nearing its end, and everyone wanted to seize this opportunity to profit. Fundamentally, the Great Zhou Dynasty is a massive Sect, one of the largest families in the world, if not the largest.
If the Great Zhou Dynasty collapses, many will undoubtedly come to take advantage of it; those who gain power attract support, while those who lose it find themselves alone.
The Great Zhou Dynasty has already lost its way; aside from some special forces, no one would help them.
Of course, these special forces include Eastern Shaolin. With Eastern Shaolin supporting the Great Zhou Dynasty, its collapse would not be so easy.
"I believe that is indeed the case. If it were not aimed at the Great Zhou Dynasty, then the Defender of the Realm would not have returned home early. His purpose is simple; he surely wants to take this opportunity to strike at various Major Sect forces through these heirs meeting here," Lu Chen analyzed from the side.
The Defender of the Realm always considers what is best for the Great Zhou Dynasty. His significant actions are certainly not without reason; even an astute observer could easily guess what was happening.
"I heard that an heir from Shaolin Temple has also arrived, called Screaming Monk. I wonder what strategy the Great Zhou Dynasty is employing," Xing Ru Xie remarked, having heard about Screaming Monk on his way.
"Screaming is his Dharma name," Lu Chen replied, recalling his time at Eastern Shaolin when he had been given the Dharma name Evil.
It seems that this Screaming Monk is a contemporary disciple of Lu Chen's, likely not too old—just a few years younger or older than him. It appears he might even be his senior or junior brother, Lu Chen thought with interest.
"Should we do something in response to any schemes from the Great Zhou Dynasty? What if we fall into their trap?" Su Mo Li added anxiously, her brows furrowed with concern over potential plots from the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Lu Chen shook his head and said, "The power of the Great Zhou Dynasty is immense, especially with Eastern Shaolin's cooperation involved. Our strength compared to theirs is like an egg hitting a rock; we are in their territory here in the capital and cannot compete with them. Besides, among these heirs, each one is scheming against one another; they are not united at all. Even if we want to do something, it would be quite difficult and not so easy. We can only remain unchanged amidst change and try to stay away from that Defender of the Realm."
Lu Chen elaborated extensively, analyzing the situation of both sides. Their enemies now included not only other successors but also the Great Zhou Dynasty. Those successors were hardly a concern; the Great Zhou Dynasty was the real threat, like a massive tiger lurking nearby, ready to pounce at any moment.
"Lu Chen is right; adapting to changes is key. This matter might even be an omen. When I arrived, I heard from Master that this Successor Gathering is a sign," Xing Ru Xie said mysteriously.
When he came, his master had instructed him that the Successor Gathering was indeed an omen, indicating that significant events were about to unfold.
"Oh? What kind of omen?" Lu Chen asked, turning to look at Xing Ru Xie along with Su Mo Li.
Xing Ru Xie's master was an extraordinary figure, far superior to individuals like Huang Mei and White-Browed Daoist. His words were highly prophetic and based on solid reasoning derived from the observation of fate and fortune.
Especially among the people of Star Gate, the elders and experts had a profound understanding of celestial observations and the flow of fate, far beyond what ordinary people could grasp. Thus, when Xing Ru Xie mentioned this, both Lu Chen and Su Mo Li became intrigued and attentive.
"The omen of the downfall of the Great Zhou Dynasty," Xing Ru Xie stated succinctly before falling silent. His master had only said this one line, leaving the deeper implications unknown.
Lu Chen blinked and murmured to himself, repeatedly pondering this statement: the omen of the downfall of the Great Zhou Dynasty coinciding with the start of the Major Sect's Successor Gathering. Was it really so? No one could tell.
Most high-level figures who sought insights into fate could only capture a few clues; their observations were often incomplete. They would then conduct their own deductions to form a complete framework and final outcome, which was extremely time-consuming and exhausting. Moreover, revealing their deductions to others could be seen as leaking secrets, which would invite condemnation.
Since Xing Ru Xie's master had only shared one line that encompassed some insights without revealing everything, it did not constitute a leak and would not cause them significant harm.
From this statement, Lu Chen vaguely grasped something important. However, he did not express it directly; in such a setting, doing so would be pointless. He chose to keep it to himself and ponder it further.
Later, the three engaged in deep discussions at Fengcuilou until late at night, focusing on the topic of the Successor Gathering, exploring many aspects related to it, including matters concerning the fate of the Great Zhou Dynasty. It wasn't until the early hours that they gradually dispersed.
As Lu Chen left Fengcuilou, he walked toward his residence. Before long, the butler came to open the door for him. Upon returning to his room and before he could settle down, he immediately sensed something was off; his instincts warned him that an unfamiliar visitor had arrived—and that this person was a formidable opponent.
Who is this visitor, arriving at such an hour in the middle of the night?
Lu Chen remained vigilant and pushed open the window, flying out and landing on a taller building nearby.
There, two figures were already waiting for him. Their presence felt somewhat familiar, and Lu Chen recognized them at a glance.
They were the Yuan Family's twin brothers, Yuan Rang and Yuan Yi. Lu Chen had previously locked onto their auras using mysterious techniques at Fengcuilou, so he was very familiar with them.
He had entered the Void Immortal state, which allowed him to lock onto others' auras and remember them for a long time. When they met again, he could easily identify them.
Lu Chen's method of locking onto their auras was quite mysterious; he would hide in the shadows and directly lock onto them without them noticing.
This ability could be summarized in mundane terms as "easy to dodge an open attack, but hard to guard against a hidden one."
"It’s you two; you’ve been following me," Lu Chen said, slightly surprised. How could they have targeted him?
During the day, he clearly saw those two leave, and they had genuinely walked far away without revealing any flaws.
But now they suddenly appeared here, so calmly and accurately—were they prepared for this?
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