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Lu Chen kept his return and the fact that he was injured a secret from Sun Zizhao for the sake of Yuyang City.
Since Lu Chen's last stand against Luo Yi's hundreds of thousands of troops in Qinghe City, he became famous overnight. Everyone knew the name Lu Chen. Now, Lu Chen was not only Sun Zizhao's trusted aide but also a symbol for Yuyang City and even the entire Sun Tzu Alliance. As long as Lu Chen was present, various strategies, military tactics, conspiracies, and martial arts techniques were at their disposal. With Lu Chen around, those with evil intentions and ulterior motives would lie low, hesitant to act. However, if Lu Chen were to suddenly disappear or be injured and retreat into seclusion, it would be difficult to guarantee that such situations wouldn't arise. After all, Yuyang City was just starting out, with a long and challenging road ahead.
Sun Zizhao understood the stakes involved. He would handle matters for Lu Chen to ensure everything was managed properly without any unexpected incidents. Although rumors might circulate from the Central Plains, as long as Sun Zizhao managed things well and silenced those who might speak out, the issues would be resolved.
Sun Zizhao was a formidable figure, wise and courageous, destined to become an emperor. It was impossible for him to lack means.
Lu Chen secretly notified Sun Zizhao and then directly entered his mansion, where he encountered the Treasure Guardian Beast.
The Treasure Guardian Beast was shocked by Lu Chen's injury. It had never expected that Lu Chen could be harmed, and it seemed that the situation was quite unusual.
Under normal circumstances, it was inconceivable for Lu Chen to be injured—this was merely the Treasure Guardian Beast's perspective. However, this time, Lu Chen truly had been hurt, shattering a myth; after all, Lu Chen was not a god.
Lu Chen had gone to the capital alone this time without bringing anyone along, including the Treasure Guardian Beast that had never left his side over the years. He had a more important responsibility: to oversee Yuyang City.
Although Lu Chen had left, the Treasure Guardian Beast remained. With a Void Immortal present, Yuyang City's safety could be assured.
Regardless of what happened in Yuyang City, the Treasure Guardian Beast could hold out for some time, giving Lu Chen a chance to respond. He could return before things worsened to take charge of the situation; this was his initial plan.
Fortunately, during this period, Yuyang City remained calm without any unexpected incidents. However, once news spread from the capital, it would be hard to predict the outcome. If something were to happen while Lu Chen was away, even the Treasure Guardian Beast might struggle to cope. Moreover, there was no guarantee that no one would plot against Lu Chen himself; hence he invited Su Mo Li and Xing Ru Xie to serve as protectors.
With Su Mo Li and Xing Ru Xie guarding him, the Treasure Guardian Beast could fully focus on overseeing Yuyang City.
If Yuanmo Laozu were present, Lu Chen wouldn't have to worry about anything. The Five Realms of the Void Immortal were equivalent to the original intent of Yin Yang Gate; with them stationed in Yuyang City alongside his own protectors, there would be no issues.
Yuanmo Laozu had already mostly recovered since concocting the Divine Medicine and had reached his peak state, capable of handling any heavy responsibilities. Lu Chen trusted him completely; however, he was not currently here.
On the Wasteland Continent side, it should be about time now. It wouldn't be long before Yuanmo Laozu arrived to assist Lu Chen in his endeavors in the Central Plains—just as Lu Chen had wholeheartedly helped him pacify the Demon Kingdom before. This was an emotionally charged transaction. The collaboration between Lu Chen and Ape Demon had already forged a friendship in secret; using Buddhist terminology, they had borne fruit.
The friendship between Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu had successfully endured numerous trials. What began as a transaction had transformed into one rich with friendship. Thus, Lu Chen believed that once Yuanmo Laozu dealt with matters on the Wasteland Continent, he would surely come over.
Lu Chen strongly supported his body and, after arranging everything, finally entered a state of seclusion with peace of mind.
His place of seclusion was very simple, located beneath the foundation of the house, in a lost area. Inside, he lit a calming incense to soothe his spirit, and then Lu Chen repeatedly used healing techniques to begin repairing his Yin Spirit.
This time, he was seriously injured. Unlike before, he was injured by the Mystic Fire Thunder right before his eyes, which was believed to be unprecedented in history. The distance was so short, and that Mystic Fire Thunder was enhanced by some secret technique.
This secret technique was extraordinary, originating from the Void Immortal. Its power was immense and specifically tailored for the Void Immortal.
Thus, there was a reason for Lu Chen's severe injuries. In such circumstances, it was believed that no one could easily escape. Fortunately, Lu Chen was alert and quick to react, barely managing to save his life; otherwise, he would have likely been reduced to ashes. He could hardly believe what would happen if he were to die just like that or disappear from the world.
While Lu Chen entered seclusion, Su Mo Li and Xing Ru Xie moved into Lu Chen's house. Although there were some minor conflicts between them, after this life-and-death alliance and with Lu Chen mediating, things were not as tense.
Even if they still had their own thoughts, they could not cause chaos in Lu Chen's presence; otherwise, it would be disrespectful to him.
Of course, Lu Chen deserved respect. Regardless of their thoughts or intentions to fight each other, they could only set those aside for later.
Moreover, even if they had such intentions, they did not have the courage. After all, the Treasure Guardian Beast was still present; it was also a Void Immortal and had a deeper cultivation than Lu Chen. Although it did not have as many thoughts as Lu Chen, its cultivation and background were enough to intimidate both Su Mo Li and Xing Ru Xie.
During this time, Sun Zizhao also visited and briefly got to know Su Mo Li and Xing Ru Xie. Since they were all friends of Lu Chen, Sun Zizhao was happy to make acquaintances. Occasionally discussing matters went very smoothly.
Time passed like this; Sun Zizhao went from visiting every few days to almost coming regularly.
He seemed quite anxious; it was clear that significant changes were happening in the situation below. He eagerly awaited Lu Chen's emergence to start planning major events; it was time for changes in the overall situation.
Naturally, Sun Zizhao was very anxious about this. However, after coming once or twice without seeing Lu Chen, his impatience was understandable. Fortunately, after three months, Lu Chen finally emerged from seclusion.
Amid everyone's anticipation, the door of the secret chamber where Lu Chen resided opened. Immediately, a colorful light surged upward into the sky, shocking the universe as if it were an auspicious omen that spread throughout Yuyang City and several dozen miles around.
Then, Lu Chen's graceful figure walked out from within. At this moment, his complexion was rosy and full of vitality, giving people a sense of renewal; in Buddhist terms, it could be described as rebirth through nirvana.
Indeed, Lu Chen now resembled someone who had been reborn through nirvana. He had shed his previously somewhat youthful appearance and looked like a standard young man in his twenties. After grooming himself and changing into new clothes made of silk material that fit him well—his old clothes had been tattered due to corrosive substances leaking from his body—he looked entirely refreshed.
As soon as everyone saw Lu Chen, their eyes lit up, as if they barely recognized him.
When Sun Zizhao saw Lu Chen come out, he was naturally very anxious and hurriedly pulled Lu Chen to discuss important matters.
Lu Chen waved his hand and said, "Han Dynasty, there's no need. I already know what has happened. While I was in seclusion, I divided a part of my Divine Sense to calculate the overall situation and have already deduced the outcome. The Great Zhou Dynasty has only one last breath left. We should prepare to mobilize our troops and take down the Eastern Seven States first."
Upon hearing this from Lu Chen, everyone was stunned, thinking that he had reached a level of divine calculation, able to grasp the mysteries of the world.
However, in reality, grasping the mysteries of the world means leaking secrets, which would shorten one's lifespan. But what Lu Chen did was not that.
The reason Lu Chen could know what had happened while in seclusion was that he combined some information he had previously gathered and made deductions to arrive at his conclusions; it was not some kind of divine insight.
While this may seem easy, it is actually not so simple. Achieving such results demonstrated Lu Chen's control over the overall situation and his understanding of the characters and strengths of those who could influence it. He was well aware of these aspects, showing his extraordinary grasp over the entire situation.
Sun Zizhao listened to Lu Chen and immediately nodded in satisfaction, saying, "Brother Chen, I have been waiting for your words for a long time. You made me continue to wait for changes in the overall situation. Now I believe our opportunity has come. Seeing your confidence makes me truly happy."
"Han Dynasty, we can mobilize our troops immediately, raise the banner of the Han Dynasty, and choose a time to hold a ceremony. We can take down the surrounding provinces at any moment," Lu Chen said.
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