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The reason for the grand spectacle organized by the Defender of the Realm was merely to teach a lesson to these younger generations and to warn those behind them not to have any ill intentions towards the court, or they might not know who would end up as the victor. Indeed, the ultimate goal of the Defender of the Realm was to strike fear and caution among the Major Sects and other forces, reminding them not to underestimate the court.
It seems that the Defender of the Realm has achieved its purpose. By setting up such a massive event and investing heavily, it intentionally lured many disciples in, only to then ensnare them, resulting in a heavy blow to Lu Chen, severely injuring this rising star who had only recently emerged.
Even the State Axe from the Yin Yang Gate was drawn out, exposing several elder ancestors from various Taoist Sects. This meticulously planned scheme was a victory for the Defender of the Realm, successfully outsmarting everyone involved.
At this point, it became clear that there was no Earth Book inside the Palanquin; the real Earth Book had already been secretly taken back to the court by an undercover practitioner, without anyone being aware.
Given this situation, the treasure hunt had lost its significance, and many disciples began to leave.
Now that things had come to this point, staying any longer held no meaning for them; they were truly the losers in this battle.
At this moment, within the Jun Bell, Lu Chen, Xing Ru Xie, and Su Mo Li were quickly making their way back. Their destination was not the capital but rather Lu Chen's current base in Fishing Yang Province of Eastern Seven States.
For them now, the so-called Successor Gathering held no significance; whether they participated or not was irrelevant.
The key issue now was Lu Chen's Yin Spirit, which had been injured by the Mystic Fire Thunder from the Defender of the Realm. This was definitely not a good sign.
Fortunately, Lu Chen reacted swiftly and managed to hide inside the Jun Bell at a critical moment, escaping with Xing Ru Xie and Su Mo Li.
The most crucial task now was for Lu Chen to return to Yuyang City for urgent healing. Inside the Jun Bell, Lu Chen was already seated on the ground, rapidly conducting healing by consuming Yin Yuan to repair his damaged Yin Spirit.
Xing Ru Xie and Su Mo Li anxiously waited nearby. In this situation, there was nothing they could do but silently watch and pray that Lu Chen would be alright.
After about a quarter of an hour, Lu Chen suddenly opened his eyes and let out a long breath; he appeared normal on the surface.
"Lu Chen, how are you? Are you seriously injured? Have you fully recovered?" Seeing Lu Chen awaken, Xing Ru Xie and Su Mo Li rushed over and asked.
Lu Chen shook his head, his eyes somewhat vacant. "Not yet. The Defender of the Realm is too ruthless; he actually used such a scheme against me. The illusions set up inside the Palanquin deceived even me—how infuriating," Lu Chen said.
The illusions arranged by the Defender of the Realm inside the Palanquin had indeed fooled Lu Chen despite his probing; he believed there was no issue. However, in reality, Lu Chen had fallen into a trap set by the Defender of the Realm. The illusions must have originated from a Void Immortal within the imperial palace because only a Void Immortal could deceive Lu Chen.
With events having unfolded this way, Lu Chen could only accept his fate. Reflecting on how he had navigated through challenges for so many years without encountering an opponent made him feel somewhat relieved; after all, if one lacked ability, how could they aspire to be Defender of the Realm?
"The Mystic Fire Thunder is specially crafted using unique techniques, specifically designed to deal with Yin Spirits. I believe that must be the case; otherwise, how could I have been injured as well? It seems that within the palace, there truly are Hidden Dragons and Crouching Tigers, with experts everywhere," Lu Chen recalled the moment he was blasted in front of the Palanquin, a memory that remained vivid and thrilling.
"Where are we going now? Aren't we returning to the capital?" Su Mo Li asked from the side, concerned about everyone's destination.
"We definitely can't go back to the capital. Fengcuilou is certainly not safe. If it weren't for the Defender of the Realm wanting to avoid alarming the snake, I estimate Fengcuilou would have been cut off long ago. All these appearances of safety are likely just a facade to facilitate the Defender of the Realm's schemes. If I'm not mistaken, my house near Fengcuilou has probably already been taken over."
Standing within Jun Bell, Lu Chen suppressed his injured Yin Spirit for the time being. He thought about his house and what would happen to Old Butler and the others; they would surely be captured as traitors. From the surface, everything seemed fine, but in reality, it was likely a ruse meant to lull Lu Chen and his companions into complacency, making it easier for the Defender of the Realm to execute their plans.
"I plan to temporarily return to Yuyang City and recuperate for a while. I estimate that this time the Defender of the Realm has turned against everyone, which will surely provoke great anger among those high-ranking members of various sects. The Great Zhou Dynasty won't be able to reverse its fate of collapse just because they obtained an Earth Book. Just wait and see. Once I've recovered my Yin Spirit, it will also be about time to launch an attack on Central Plains," Lu Chen stated.
Lu Chen's current plan was to return to Yuyang City and fully recover his Yin Spirit, preparing himself for participation in the offensive against Central Plains.
Since this time the Defender of the Realm had turned against everyone, it would undoubtedly incite anger among those high-ranking sect leaders who would not tolerate such humiliation. The Defender of the Realm's apparent victory was actually playing with fire and would not end well.
As a result, if the high-ranking members of various sects were enraged, they would inevitably vent their anger on the battlefield and even reach a consensus with the grassroots forces they secretly supported in launching a major campaign against Central Plains.
Once Lu Chen had healed his body, he would naturally have the opportunity to join this great army, strengthening his own power while jointly hunting in Central Plains to help Sun Zizhao establish a vast territory—something Lu Chen had dreamed of countless times and was determined to achieve.
"I definitely need to return to Yuyang City now. I don't know what you all think; if you're willing to come with me, I'd be happy to take you for a visit. After all, we don't seem like enemies at this point. Although we might become enemies in the future due to our differing positions, that's something for later. I, Lu Chen, am willing to be friends with you."
Lu Chen spoke with a strong and compelling tone that moved Xing Ru Xie and Su Mo Li; they nodded in agreement, expressing their willingness to visit Yuyang City. Regardless of their motives, it was a positive development.
Lu Chen was principled in his actions, thanks in part to his past experiences in Eastern Shaolin Cultivation, which instilled some Buddhist values within him.
Every action Lu Chen took was carefully considered; he would never do anything he didn't want to do or anything that went against his principles or incurred losses. Even when it came to killing, he only targeted those who deserved it; he would not indiscriminately harm innocents and had his own bottom line—this was Lu Chen. The reason he had so many enemies everywhere was precisely because of this principle.
However, it was also because Lu Chen had principles and boundaries that he could always make loyal friends—friends who were absolutely faithful and not those who forgot righteousness for profit.
One's true nature can often be discerned from their appearance; there is truth in saying that one's demeanor reflects their heart.
"Alright then, since you've put it that way, we'll go back with you for a look. To be honest, I did have matters here because this Successor Gathering has lost its significance. I need to hurry back to report the situation at Su Family. But now it seems there's no need for that," Su Mo Li pondered before speaking to Lu Chen.
Xing Ru Xie also nodded beside him. He was similar to Su Mo Li, having come specifically to the capital for the Successor Gathering. Unexpectedly, things turned out this way, so he was also preparing to leave. However, with Lu Chen's warm invitation, he had no choice but to go.
"Alright, since that's the case, it’s settled. After returning to Fishing Sun, I will need both of you to help me guard the law so that I can focus entirely on my retreat and restore my Yin Spirit. At that time, you can decide whether to stay or leave," Lu Chen said.
Lu Chen's purpose was aimless; he and Su Mo Li and Xing Ru Xie were friends who had formed a deep bond through a life-and-death alliance. Lu Chen invited them to Fishing Sun not only as guests but also hoping they would help him guard his law.
Currently, Yuyang City appeared safe on the surface, seemingly without any major incidents, and Sun Zizhao's rule was temporarily stable.
However, Lu Chen's Yin Spirit had suffered significant damage this time, and his retreat might take a bit longer. After all, he had already vaguely anticipated some outcomes after his retreat.
Afterward, Lu Chen wholeheartedly controlled Jun Bell, and in just half an hour, they arrived at Yuyang City.
A streak of light fell from the sky, and Lu Chen directly arrived outside a residence. This residence was also granted by Sun Zizhao, and Lu Chen had the right to use it freely; the servants inside had already been arranged.
Lu Chen first sent someone to notify Sun Zizhao that he had returned. The gist of the message was that he had sustained some injuries and would need some time to recuperate, so Sun Zizhao didn’t need to visit him for now. Additionally, the news of his return should be kept confidential for the time being.
This was mainly because as long as Lu Chen was present, he was the pillar that could ensure nothing went wrong in Yuyang City. However, if something happened to Lu Chen and the news spread, there would be no guarantees.
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