Chapter 38

The recruitment of the Ten Thousand Sects was like a craze that quickly spread throughout the Long Dragon Kingdom.

Due to the luxurious setup of this recruitment, all families in the Long Dragon Kingdom, including the royal family, took it very seriously.

In a luxurious inn in Tianyong City, Su Muyan's eyes sparkled as she looked at A San.

"Is the information reliable? Is Brother Chu Yan really going to participate in the recruitment of the Ten Thousand Sects?"

"Princess, rest assured. Yesterday, Liu Mu submitted the list of new recruits for Tianyong City, and both Chu Yan and Ye Xun are on it," A San said respectfully.

Su Muyan smiled sweetly, her almond eyes twinkling. "A San, go and inform my father immediately. I will also participate in the recruitment of the Ten Thousand Sects. Have him add my name to the list."

"Princess, are you also going to participate in the recruitment of the Ten Thousand Sects?" A San frowned, his expression not very pleasant.

"What, do you have any objections?"

"Princess, A San dares not. However, you are a celestial maiden and the princess of the Long Dragon Kingdom. According to the rules of previous years, you should join the Long Dragon Sect when you turn eighteen. A few days ago, the third prince of the Long Dragon Sect arrived in the capital to prepare to take you to the Long Dragon Sect. Why would you want to join the grand ceremony of the Ten Thousand Sects?" A San said.

"I don't want to go to the Long Dragon Sect. I will follow Brother Chu Yan. Wherever he goes, I will join there!" Su Muyan said.

A San was in a dilemma. For an empire, the princess and the prince are of great importance. Unless it is for a strategic marriage, the princess of the Long Dragon Kingdom would never be sent to other places. After all, that would be like handing over the soft underbelly of the country to others, who could use it to threaten the Long Dragon Kingdom at any time.

"Princess, please think carefully," A San said again.

"Bold, are you defying me?" Su Muyan said anxiously.

A San was at a loss. Letting Su Muyan participate in the recruitment of the Ten Thousand Sects was absolutely not an option.

Just then, a sweet voice came from outside the door: "Oh, who is it that made my cute little sister angry?"

The door to the guest room was pushed open, and a very mature woman walked in. She was in her early twenties, with a ponytail and dressed in men's clothing, looking very capable, yet not losing her dignity as a woman. Her smile was captivating.

"Sister Xishuang?" Su Muyan laughed, her body trembling with joy, and she quickly stood up to hold the woman.

"Princess, I have seen you!" A San also respectfully greeted the woman.

Su Xishuang nodded. She was the second princess of the Long Dragon Kingdom and also the first princess. Most importantly, she had excellent talent. Although she was a woman, she awakened a Seven-Star Life Body on her first awakening, ranking just below the third prince, Su Che. Therefore, she had always been very favored.

When Su Xishuang first awakened her Life Body, she was also closely watched by the Ten Thousand Sects. It was also because of Su Xishuang that the Long Dragon Kingdom had resolved several crises.

"A San, you may step back. I have a few words to say to Muyan."

"Then, Princess, I will wait outside the door. If you need anything, just call me." A San nodded and retreated outside the door.

The guest room was left with only Su Muyan and Su Xishuang. Su Xishuang looked at Su Muyan, rubbed her head, and smiled sweetly. "Little girl, you've grown taller in just a few months."

"Sister, what did Father send you to the Snow Kingdom for this time?" Su Muyan held Su Xishuang, showing less of her usual arrogance in front of her.

"It's just a small matter. National affairs are of no use to you, aren't you always indifferent to them?" A hint of helplessness flashed in Su Xishuang's eyes.

"That's true. So, Sister, are you done with your business?"

"Yes, I'm done. When I returned to the capital and didn't see you, I knew you must have come here."

Su Xishuang looked at Su Muyan and smiled. She had always been very fond of Su Muyan, so she knew about Su Muyan's affection for Chu Yan. "I just heard that you are planning to participate in the recruitment of the Ten Thousand Sects?"

"Yes, Brother Chu Yan is also participating, so I want to join too. I want to follow his footsteps."

"That little rascal, with the backing of the Wilderness, still wants to participate in the recruitment of the Ten Thousand Sects, which has captivated my little sister." Su Xishuang smiled gently.

"Sister... it's not that he captivated me, I just like him. Sister, do you support me?" Su Muyan pouted.

"Support, support, of course I support you." Su Xishuang smiled helplessly, then she sighed and looked at Su Muyan. "Muyan, you must promise your sister that you will always do what you like in your life and never become a tool for others, okay? Always follow your heart. If you promise, I will help you participate in the recruitment of the Ten Thousand Sects."

Hearing Su Xishuang's words, Su Muyan frowned. She couldn't understand why Su Xishuang would suddenly say these things to her, but when she heard that she could participate in the recruitment of the Ten Thousand Sects, she immediately nodded. "Sister, you can rest assured, I promise!"

Su Xishuang nodded gently and hugged Su Muyan. Her eyes gazed out the window, a cold light flashing in them.

In her heart, she silently thought.

Muyan, I will not let you follow in my footsteps, nor will I let you become a tool for a strategic marriage. Chu Yan is your chance. Seize him, and you can change your fate. This time, I will definitely help you.

Su Muyan didn't notice Su Xishuang's unusual behavior. She was just overjoyed to know she could participate in the recruitment of the Ten Thousand Sects.

After leaving the inn, Su Xishuang didn't return to the capital directly but went to the most popular place in Tianyong City, the Liu Family Manor.

Because of the recruitment of the Ten Thousand Sects in half a month, Chu Yan had been in seclusion, as had Ye Xun and the little wolf.

Chu Yan's current strength was at the ninth level of the Mortal Realm, just one step away from the Dust-Moving Realm. The Mortal Realm was tangible, while the Dust-Moving Realm was intangible. Reaching the Dust-Moving Realm meant being able to manipulate primordial energy无形中.

In terms of cultivation, the Dust-Moving Realm, although a low level, is also a turning point. As the name suggests, the Mortal Realm is the realm of the mundane world, and only by reaching the Dust-Moving Realm can one transcend the mundane.

Chu Yan had been in seclusion at the Liu Family Manor. Liu Mu had already informed Liu Tianfeng about his participation in the recruitment of the Ten Thousand Sects. Initially, Liu Tianfeng was unwilling, as his daughter had just left home, and now his son-in-law was about to leave. However, after talking to Chu Yan and seeing his determination, Liu Tianfeng sighed, knowing that his small Liu Family Manor could not retain Chu Yan.

Now, Liu Tianfeng only hoped that Chu Yan and Liu Qingcheng could achieve a happy ending, which was his greatest wish.

In the bridal chamber, Chu Yan sat in meditation, focusing on the full primordial energy in his dantian, which was already pressing against the barrier, just one step away from the Dust-Moving Realm. However, he did not rush to break through but waited for the right opportunity.

The Dust-Moving Realm is the foundation, and he must lay a solid foundation to achieve unexpected results.

Of course, besides cultivation, Chu Yan had also been studying the Nine Layers of the Mystic Heaven Tower. When he woke up again, he pursed his lips, and in front of him lay a map of the Long Dragon Kingdom.

On this map, Chu Yan had marked several dozen red circles.

Chu Yan stared at these circles: "In the past few days, I have been exploring the first layer of the Mystic Heaven Tower. I have memorized all the ancient great artifacts listed on the Ten Thousand Ancient Great List. There are thirteen such artifacts in the Long Dragon Kingdom, all ranked after the 7,000th place. Although these artifacts are ranked low, finding any one of them would be a significant boost for me now."

Besides these artifacts, Chu Yan also carefully observed the location of the Mystic Heaven Remnant Chapter. The first remnant chapter was located in the Nine Abyss Heavenly Pool, not far from the Wilderness. Chu Yan had heard about this place when he was very young, knowing it was extremely dangerous, with the Nine Abyss Mystic Phoenix, an ancient divine beast, guarding it. Even some of the stronger figures from the Wilderness had only been to the outer areas.

"It seems that obtaining the Mystic Heaven Remnant Chapter will be quite difficult. This is just the first remnant chapter. I wonder what dangers lie in the second layer and above." Chu Yan sighed and put away the map in front of him.

Next, he needed to break through to the Dust-Moving Realm. Given his current situation, he could break through at any time. All he needed was to refine a Dust-Moving Pill, and everything would fall into place.

So, Chu Yan began to prepare. Just as he was about to get up to gather the herbs, a figure appeared at the door.

Seeing this woman, Chu Yan was taken aback. She bore a resemblance to Su Muyan but was more mature. Of course, her maturity wasn't just in appearance but also in some key areas.

"Little brother, it's been a long time." Su Xishuang smiled seductively at Chu Yan.

"What, can't your sister get me, so now you're sending your sister to do it?" Chu Yan smiled bitterly, recognizing Su Xishuang.

"You ungrateful little thing, do you forget that when you were three, Aunt Ruomeng brought you to the capital, and I even bathed with you?" Su Xishuang glanced meaningfully at Chu Yan's lower body, then raised her little finger and smiled. "Back then, you were just this tiny. I wonder if you've grown a bit now?"

Chu Yan rolled his eyes at Su Xishuang. Despite his thick skin, he couldn't help but blush. "Pervert, you haven't changed a bit."

"You haven't changed either. How about it? Interested in having a drink with your sister and catching up?" Su Xishuang gave Chu Yan a flirtatious look.

"Stop joking. I'm a married man now. I need to keep myself clean. Going out to drink with a woman alone would look bad if people saw us..."

"Oh, I didn't realize you were such a henpecked husband?"

"It's love, it's love! Drink, then drink, who's afraid?!" Chu Yan was exasperated.