I'm only one year old, what the heck is a Overturning System?!-Chapter 535 - 224. Deceiving Mask (Request for Subscription)_2

Upon hearing this, Gu Tiangang made a hand seal with one hand and wiped his eye with the other, using the Qi Observation Technique to look toward Chunhe Garden, his expression slightly stunned.

Lin Xueru noticed his expression and her smile disappeared: "Master, has something happened again?"

"No, it should be a good thing."

Gu Tiangang shook his head and said: "Nephew Chen Yi is likely consolidating his cultivation; even this old monk cannot clearly see."

Even though the Sky-reaching Sword Pillar had dissipated, he still couldn’t clearly see where Chunhe Garden was, only that outside the room where Chen Yi resided, there was a faint mist surrounding it.

Lin Xueru breathed a sigh of relief and complained: "Master, you really scare me."

"Can you blame this old monk? If you must blame someone, blame your Brother Yi~"

"Master, you’re teasing me..."

Xiao Xuanzhen, Hua Xianzi, and Hua Youxiang all started laughing too.

High above, Li Qingzhou heard the conversation below, a hint of a smile on his face, yet his eyes were always fixed on the room where Chen Yi was.

In fact, not only Gu Tiangang could not see through, but even he, a Sword Cultivator in the Heavenly Human Realm, could not see through the surroundings of Chen Yi.

But like Gu Tiangang, he was certain that Chen Yi must be consolidating his cultivation, so he didn’t dwell on it.

"An Extraordinary Void Extreme Realm can withstand this poor monk’s Sword Intent... it seems to have some inexplicable divine meaning as well..."

...

The entire Kyoto Prefecture noticed the disappearance of the Sky-reaching Sword Pillar and all speculated whether Chen Yi’s seclusion had ended.

"Our Lord Heroic Marquis truly remains unconcerned with other matters, given that he merely glanced at the punishment of Wu, Sun, and Zheng families’ people, not bothering with further attention."

"Brother, what you said isn’t correct. Lord Heroic Marquis, being so busy, surely doesn’t have time to waste on those people."

"Indeed, with the grand event approaching, Lord Heroic Marquis works so diligently, surely aiming for the grand event... uh, forget I said that."

"Haha... You, how could anyone compare with Lord Heroic Marquis’s previously demonstrated cultivation?"

"Even Sword Saint’s disciple Liu Lang, after arriving in Kyoto Prefecture the other day, went to the northern ’Sword Cultivation Sacred Land’ for a look and reportedly got injured."

"He must have wanted to experience Lord Heroic Marquis’s Sword Intent firsthand..."

As the grand event drew near, almost all the prodigies from various prefectures had gathered in Kyoto Prefecture, leading to the counties of Changle and Wannian being overcrowded.

If not for a considerable portion of Martial World travelers remaining in the ’Sword Cultivation Sacred Land’, the entire Kyoto Prefecture would probably be teeming with crowds.

Even so, the court has been feeling the pressure in recent days, particularly the Black Armor Guard responsible for protecting the Imperial City and the Night Watch Department charged with the security of Kyoto Prefecture, both inside and out.

They hardly had any rest time, regardless of their cultivation levels, constantly patrolling to prevent any trouble.

But in a large forest, there are all kinds of birds.

The travelers accustomed to carefree lives in the Martial World, after their initial caution, naturally had disputes erupt into fights.

Some due to verbal arguments, others due to old personal vendettas, and yet others for the thrill of competitive dueling.

Much like the new rankings of the "Prodigy List," those at the back wanted to challenge the prodigies ahead, while those ahead set their sights on the top prodigy.

The most active among them was Lu Fang from the Yuhua Immortal Sect, who almost daily dueled with well-known prodigies on the Earth Ranking.

Each duel attracted many idle Martial World travelers who liked to join in the fun, as well as the wealthy and idle citizens of Kyoto Prefecture who came to watch.

He successively defeated people like Liu Fei, ranked fifty-first on the Earth Ranking, and Jiang Luan, ranked forty-seventh, causing his ranking on the "Prodigy List" to soar.

Fortunately, he was always adept at stopping at the right point, coupled with his natural and forthright character, he didn’t attract the scrutiny of the Night Watch Department.

At night, Duke Jingye Mansion.

After the overcast clouds scattered, the sky over Kyoto Prefecture was filled with stars, and the full moon cast a faint silvery white glow.

In the main hall of the central courtyard, Chen Yuan leaned back in the Taishi Chair, sipping and pouring his own drinks, while gazing at the Spring Rain Sword still embedded in the ebony floor.

For a long time.

Chen Yuan took out another cup, poured two cups of wine, clinked cups, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Congratulations on your cultivation progress, Second Brother."

"Where’s the joy in that?"

At this moment, a figure appeared silently at his table, picking up the cup of wine and smiling:

"I did not expect the Marquis to have such refined tastes."

As he spoke, he drank the wine that Chen Yuan had prepared for Chen Yi, smacked his lips, and said:

"Moon Viewing Tower’s fine brew, quite good, quite good. If Lord Left Minister were to suffer the Holy Emperor’s censure, he need not retire directly, continuing to run the Moon Viewing Tower would be a wise choice."

Chen Yuan’s heart turned cold as he looked expressionlessly at the visitor: "You’ve come so late, is there something you need?"

Lu Fang raised an eyebrow and asked: "You’re unhappy? It seems that after a few days, you’ve forgotten that you are already one of ’Extreme Purity Heaven’."

Chen Yuan paused, responding coolly: "I have not forgotten, but disappearing like this, are you not afraid of being detected by Chen Ke?"

"Chen Ke? You mean Chen Ke, heh heh."

Lu Fang laughed and shook his head, then sat beside him, saying: "I admit his cultivation is enough to stand proudly on Tianyuan Continent, but he falls short of discovering me."

Chen Yuan glanced sideways at him, silently taking note of this in his heart.

"Since the Marquis is so aloof, I shall spare you the idle talk."

Lu Fang became serious and said earnestly: "I have come specifically to inform you that in five days, there will be a gathering for ’Extreme Purity Heaven’."

"At that time, ’General’ will hold an induction ceremony for you and inform you of all the things inside ’Extreme Purity Heaven’!"

Chen Yuan did not comment, but said lightly: "I have been waiting for a long time."

"No need to rush, before that, there is something I need the Marquis’ help with."

Lu Fang displayed a mischievous smile on his face and said: "Will the Marquis be attending tomorrow’s court meeting?"

Chen Yuan’s eyes flashed with suspicion, nodding: "The Holy Emperor intends to hand over the Tiger Talisman of the Devoted Army to me."

The half of the Devoted Army’s Tiger Talisman was originally kept by Zhou Tiance, but after he succeeded, the Holy Emperor took it back, only now intending to hand it over to him.

Lu Fang realized he misunderstood and waved his hand: "I’m not speaking of the Tiger Talisman or the matter of the Devoted Army, but I need you to speak a few words during the court meeting."

Chen Yuan quietly looked at him, waiting for his continuation.

"Tomorrow’s court meeting will have people presenting memorials, accusing Kyoto Academy Master’s disciple Wang Yang of licentiousness at the academy." Lu Fang continued:

"I hope the Marquis can find an opportunity to chime in, to prompt the Holy Emperor to issue an order to detain Wang Yang in Heavenly Prison!"

Chen Yuan furrowed his brow: "What is the purpose?"

Lu Fang shook his head and said: "I ask for the Marquis’ understanding, this matter is commanded by the ’General’, I am merely acting on orders, even if I knew the details, I could not reveal a bit to you."

Chen Yuan discreetly scrutinized him and contemplated.

Lu Fang was in no hurry, pouring his own drink, having a few peanuts to accompany his drink.

He watched Chen Yuan ponder, while looking at the Spring Rain Sword embedded in the ground, he hinted:

"Today, the phenomenon from Heroic Marquis Chen Yi’s closed-door cultivation has dissipated, I suppose he will soon emerge."

Chen Yuan continued to ponder, without responding to him.

"Speaking of which, Chen Yi might become an enemy of ’Extreme Purity Heaven’, I wonder what thoughts the Marquis will have then?"

Lu Fang looked at him directly, with a smile that seemed both real and fake: "If the Marquis doesn’t want to act, I understand, but the ’General’ might not relent."

Chen Yuan slightly raised his head and said: "At tomorrow’s court meeting, I will chime in a few words, but whether or not the Holy Emperor issues an order..."

Lu Fang immediately smiled and said: "That’s good, success or failure has nothing to do with the Marquis, I naturally will not blame you."

With that, he stood and walked toward the hall’s exit, as if mentioning Chen Yi earlier merely to make Chen Yuan agree to his request.

Before his figure vanished, Chen Yuan calmly spoke: "My Absolute Blade realm requires the blood of someone close."

Upon hearing this, Lu Fang’s body halted, he half-turned with a faint smile, an odd look in his eyes:

"Does the Marquis speak truly?"

Chen Yuan stared directly into his eyes and said: "Moreover, ’Extreme Purity Heaven’s’ requirement is ’pure heritage’, is it not?"

"Only the Marquis does not know whether you possess the strength to slay Chen Yi!"

Lu Fang laughed silently, shaking his head as he swiftly departed.

"Whether I have the strength, the Marquis will know soon enough!"