Chapter 79

Then, Chen Xuan, with the resources from those elders, went to find Chen Chang'an.

......

Inside the cabin.

Chen Chang'an sat by the table, leisurely sipping tea.

Beside him, the incomparably beautiful Princess Ji Mingyue was brewing tea for him.

If the people of the Great Zhou Empire saw this scene, they would surely be shocked.

A princess of the realm was actually brewing tea like a servant.

However, Ji Mingyue did not show any displeasure; instead, she looked even happier.

All of this made Chen Xuan feel that it was only right.

His elder brother was so awesome that even if a princess brewed tea for him, what was the big deal?

"Big Brother, Sister Princess."

Chen Xuan respectfully bowed to both of them.

"Hey, Chen Xuan, no need to be so formal." Ji Mingyue smiled sweetly and then brewed a cup of tea for him as well.

"Sit down."

Chen Chang'an looked at him and smiled.

Chen Xuan sat down slightly awkwardly, then carefully picked up the tea Ji Mingyue had brewed for him and took a small sip.

"Ah, right, Big Brother, these are the spatial rings from those dozen or so Holy Emperor-level experts. There are also some things you asked us to collect in the secret realm."

Seemingly remembering the purpose of his visit, Chen Xuan took out a large number of spatial rings and placed them on the table.

Instantly, a strong wave of spiritual energy emanated from these spatial rings.

The storage spaces of Holy Emperor-level experts contained countless treasures, the value of which was incalculable.

And these were from Holy Emperor-level experts of the Holy Land!

Even Ji Mingyue looked at the spatial rings on the table with surprise, but there was no greed in her expression.

Chen Chang'an took out two-tenths and returned them to Chen Xuan, saying seriously, "Chen Xuan, you and the other brothers from the family should divide these."

"No, no, no... Big Brother, this is too much, we don't deserve it!"

Chen Xuan waved his hands hurriedly.

"If I give it to you, you must take it!"

Chen Chang'an said sternly, "The enemies we have provoked are increasing. You are the ones I trust the most. You should cultivate well so that you can help me when the time comes."

Hearing this, Chen Xuan had no choice but to accept it and nodded heavily, "Big Brother, I understand. I will definitely tell those rascals to work hard in their cultivation!"

"Also, take these two-tenths back to the family to show respect to the elders. Although they may not value them, it is still a sign of our filial piety, isn't it?"

Chen Chang'an continued, "In the future, when we need help, they can support us."

Chen Chang'an took out another two-tenths, saying they were for the nine elders and the family head.

Hearing this, Chen Xuan took them with a grin.

He thought this was a good idea.

After all, having the support of the elders was important, and showing filial piety was necessary.

Keeping six-tenths for himself would be enough to advance to the Holy Emperor realm.

Thinking of this, Chen Chang'an looked at Ji Mingyue.

Ji Mingyue blinked, "Chang'an, what do you want to say?"

Chen Chang'an smiled, "You are already the Crown Princess. This time when you return to Chang'an City, I hope you can learn to win people's hearts. Don't be too naive, and learn to gather more followers to expand your own power."

"If anyone dares to speak ill of the Chen family or me in the future, it will be your time to strike hard and sweep everything away."

"Moreover, I don't trust your father, but I trust you. I hope you won't let me down."

Chen Chang'an thought for a moment and continued, "I hope that in the near future, you will be the great Empress of the Great Zhou Empire, revered by all!"

Ji Mingyue was someone he had known since childhood. The little girl who used to follow him around calling him "big brother" had finally grown up.

When the Chen family first moved to Chang'an City, the strength they displayed made countless people wary.

Especially the nine elders, who swept through other families in various fields.

At that time, Ji Wentian wanted to ally with the Chen family.

The Chen family elders took Chen Chang'an to the palace several times.

Ji Wentian also brought Ji Mingyue to the Chen family.

Later, Chen Chang'an showed the talent of a genius.

To gain the friendship of the Chen family, Ji Wentian bestowed the name "Chang'an" on him, derived from the name of Chang'an City.

Chen Xuantong thought the name "Chang'an" was quite fitting.

So, Chen Chang'an's original name, "Chen An," was changed to "Chen Chang'an"!

Thinking of the past, his eyes reflected the cute and innocent Ji Mingyue.

Chen Chang'an was silent.

His stage was the broader world... the Holy Land, the Yanhuang Domain, the legendary Imperial Continent... the vast starry sea that Coffin Lord spoke of...

The young girl before him, though infatuated with him, might not necessarily become his partner.

He only hoped that everything would be well in the future.

After all, she was a childhood friend, and she had always been good to him.

Almost to the point of blind adoration.

Hearing Chen Chang'an's words, Ji Mingyue was stunned for a moment, then nodded dumbly.

"Hehe, I won't let Chang'an down!"

"My father said he will cultivate me well."

After speaking, she suddenly felt a sense of loss, as if sensing that Chen Chang'an's departure would mean a long separation.

So she could only sigh and secretly resolve to work harder.

......

When the Great Zhou Empire's spacecraft returned to Chang'an City, it immediately drew everyone's attention.

Because at this time, they should still be cultivating in the secret realm!

How did they return?

Not long after, when the news of the secret realm's collapse and the catastrophic disaster that befell the Dongxuan Kingdom, Nanming Kingdom, and the Southeast Wind Alliance, with almost all who entered being wiped out, spread, it caused a shockwave that shook the entire Great Zhou Empire.

These news spread rapidly across the entire Eastern Continent.

It was as if a massive earthquake had occurred, making countless people boil with excitement and disbelief.

When Ji Wentian returned, the entire Chang'an City was placed under martial law.

All those who had gone to the secret realm, including the geniuses, elders, and officials, were gathered in the palace by Ji Wentian.

They were temporarily allowed to cultivate in the palace, with all kinds of resources provided to support them.

This clearly indicated that they were being placed under house arrest.

However, Ji Wentian's words were that they were being treated.

Each of them had suffered severe injuries, and the imperial family had a responsibility to take care of them.

Those who wanted to know more about what happened in the secret realm were denied entry.

However, the fact that their family's geniuses were still alive and had left messages for them reassured the various forces.

The only ones not invited into the palace were the Chen family's members.

Chen Chang'an led Chen Xuan and about forty to fifty others back to the Chen family immediately.

......

In the Chen family's grand hall.

At the head of the table sat the family head, Chen Xuantong, and the nine clan elders.

Below, a row of young and energetic descendants stood, their auras astonishing.

Chen Xuantong scanned the crowd with satisfaction, his gaze finally resting on Chen Xuan and Chen Chang'an.

"Chang'an, tell us what happened in the secret realm."

Chen Xuantong's face was half-smiling, half-serious, as he asked.

The other nine clan elders also focused their gazes on Chen Chang'an, their expressions filled with satisfaction and relief.