Chapter 1337: Farewell to the Third Prince

Upon hearing Zhang Chen’s words, the Queen Mother of the West was even more anxious and angrily cursed, “That’s a complete set of the Five Elements Innate Supreme Spiritual Treasures. When combined, it’s not inferior to an Innate Supreme Treasure. Even if I were to tear you apart and cook your marrow by the pound, you wouldn’t be worthy of my treasures.”

Zhang Chen saw the Queen Mother of the West’s agitation and knew that his actions were indeed indecent. However, he had no choice but to do so for the development of the Small Thousand World, and he gently comforted the Queen Mother of the West, “Your Highness, please don’t be anxious. In the future, when the heavens change drastically, what difference is there between Innate Spiritual Treasures and scrap metal? Rather than waiting for the treasures to become scrap metal, why not let me use them to help the Small Thousand World evolve into a Middle Thousand World sooner, so you can enter it to avoid catastrophes?”

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother of the West’s angry words were halted, and a hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes, but she had no choice but to accept Zhang Chen’s proposal in silence.

The future End of Dharma Tribulation is destined to come, not only will cultivators lose their divine techniques and die, but even Innate Spiritual Treasures will lose the power of law and decay. Hence, exchanging for tangible benefits seems more practical.

The most important thing is, Zhang Chen opened up a Small Thousand World that showed her a hope for survival. Zhang Chen could isolate the sensing between the Small Thousand World and the Great Thousand Worlds, preventing the loss of the origin of Essence Qi from the Small Thousand World, giving the Queen Mother of the West a hope to survive the longevity of heaven and earth.

Initially, the Queen Mother of the West merely hoped Zhang Chen could open a small dimension. The lower level of small dimensions wasn’t regarded by heaven and earth. As long as Zhang Chen placed the small world within the Ice Hell, relying on the characteristics of the Ice Hell, she could naturally avoid catastrophes. But who would have thought Zhang Chen was so powerful, directly opening a Small Thousand World that could isolate the devouring from the Great Thousand Worlds.

The Queen Mother of the West fell silent after hearing Zhang Chen’s words and spoke only after a long pause, “How will you compensate me?”

“How about I give you a tenth of the Innate Spiritual Qi produced by the future World Tree?” Zhang Chen proposed.

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother of the West’s heart was moved, and she further asked, “No matter how large the Heaven-Reaching Jianmu grows, I will always have a tenth, correct?”

“Yes!” Zhang Chen nodded firmly, willing to bleed and sacrifice to win over this powerful figure at the Primordial level.

For him, the Innate Qi wasn’t important as long as it didn’t affect the growth of the Peach of Immortality. He just needed to use the Time Skill to continuously accumulate peaches. Eventually, his peaches would accumulate enough points for him to instantly prove the Primordial Heavenly Creation Daluo, then break through the world barrier and escape.

“Deal!” The Queen Mother of the West was once again enchanted by Zhang Chen’s grand promises.

The conversation between Zhang Chen and the Queen Mother of the West ended there, but to prevent the Queen Mother’s foundation from being damaged, Zhang Chen mobilized some Innate Qi infused into the Ice Hell as a token of gratitude to the Queen Mother, which pleased her considerably.

Now, Zhang Chen and the Queen Mother of the West were like locusts tied to the same rope, both considered to be a community of interests. In the future, they would face the terrifying End of Dharma Tribulation, naturally supporting each other.

After finishing his closed cultivation, Zhang Chen emerged from the underground and came to the surface, where Zhong Xiang was still meditating in the courtyard. It was evident that Zhong Xiang’s obsession with cultivation was rather deep.

Zhang Chen’s presence awakened Zhong Xiang from meditation, and upon opening his eyes, he saw Zhang Chen brewing tea: “You’ve finished your closed cultivation?”

“The closed cultivation went smoothly,” Zhang Chen replied with a smile.

“It’s good that it went smoothly. The Zhang Family will be relying on you in the future,” Zhong Xiang said to Zhang Chen.

“This closed cultivation resolved a major hidden risk. Even if a storm hits in the future, we won’t be afraid,” Zhang Chen said, pulling Zhong Xiang into his arms, intending to be affectionate. But just then, a series of footsteps sounded outside the door, and a figure emerged—one of the Zhang Family’s servants:

“Master, the Third Prince and Zhang Gaoqiu are visiting together.”

Zhang Chen frowned upon hearing this, “Why have they come? The Third Prince shouldn’t he be entangled in trouble right now? How does he have time to seek me out?”

The Third Prince had stirred up the royal family’s nest, leading him to be confined by the Human King. How could he have time to find him now?

As countless thoughts flickered in Zhang Chen’s mind, Zhong Xiang remarked, “They must be troublesome guests, no need to meet them, just send them away.”

“Wait, I want to see what they intend to do,” Zhang Chen interrupted Zhong Xiang’s words, “Honestly, it’s better to see what they want while idle, and play along with them.”

“Invite them into the main hall,” Zhang Chen instructed.

Zhang Chen made his way to the main hall, where he saw Zhang Gaoqiu with a somber expression and the Third Prince, Chai Wenxin, wearing a smile.

“To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit to my Zhang Family?” Zhang Chen asked curiously as he walked forward.

He dispensed with any pleasantries; both sides had already torn off their masks, so what need was there for politeness? Whether it was Zhang Gaoqiu or Chai Wenxin, both desperately wished to eliminate Zhang Chen. If given the chance to kill Zhang Chen, neither would hesitate, so there was no need for politeness.

“Patriarch of the Zhang Family, we are here to seek you today because there are tremendous benefits waiting for you.” The Third Prince turned around to look at Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen glanced at the Third Prince, gestured for him to sit down, then asked, “Benefits? What kind of benefits? Are you so kind as to offer me benefits?”

“Hehe, you shouldn’t have that attitude. There are no eternal enemies in this world, only eternal interests. I came today with a piece of news concerning your life; if you refuse to listen, we will leave now without disturbing you.” The Third Prince said with a smile.

Seeing the other party playing mysterious, Zhang Chen cooperated with the act: “I implore the Third Prince to speak plainly.”

Upon hearing this, the Third Prince said, “I’ve received news that among the Eight Great Clans, apart from the Gong Family, the other six have secretly formed an alliance with Prince Pingbian’s Mansion. They plan to offer the Zhang Family as a sacrifice to gain continued support from Prince Pingbian’s Mansion. If your Zhang Family does not respond in advance, you may face imminent destruction.”

Zhang Chen heard these words and looked at the Third Prince, surprised at the young man’s accurate information.

“How can your Zhang Family counter the six great clans? Moreover, the Gong Family is already a mortal enemy. Soon you will face the encirclement of the seven great families, leading to your family’s extinction overnight. Now, I am here to save you. If you pledge allegiance to the Great Victory Royal Family and become part of my ranks, I can mediate your revenge with the Gong Family and have them reconcile with you, while protecting you with the Great Victory Royal Family’s power.” The Third Prince’s gaze was fiery as he spoke to Zhang Chen, confident that his message would throw Zhang Chen into chaos, prompting him to seek ways to protect his family.

At this time, the Great Victory Royal Family offers an olive branch, and he’s certain they won’t refuse!

In the past, wasn’t the Gong Family also besieged by seven families and had no choice but to submit to the Great Victory Royal Family?

If the Great Victory Royal Family could win over the Zhang Family, the division of the seven great families would be imminent, allowing him to achieve great success and rise again.

Beside him, Zhang Gaoqiu also gazed at Zhang Chen, his eyes revealing a hint of fervor: “Zhang Chen, you must think carefully now. The Zhang Family has reached a dangerously precarious edge. Any decision you make determines the future direction of the Zhang Clan. A single misstep might overturn the Zhang Family as if by a tremendous storm, erasing tens of thousands of years of heritage. You had better think clearly before responding to the Third Prince to avoid plunging the entire Zhang Family into a place of eternal doom out of personal motives.”

Hearing this, Zhang Chen turned to look at the confident Third Prince and Zhang Gaoqiu, who was aiding him, a gleam visible in his eyes.

“Hehe, if you two want me to lower my head and act like a dog, you might as well say so plainly, why go to all this trouble?” Zhang Chen discerned their intentions and retorted sarcastically.

“What’s wrong with being the Third Prince’s dog? Not everyone is qualified to be the Third Prince’s dog, you know. The Zhang Family has fallen to this state where destruction is the only alternative to being a dog. It’s your choice.” Zhang Gaoqiu revealed a trace of satisfaction in his eyes, having found an opportunity for revenge against Zhang Chen, who had killed his siblings.

Listening to Zhang Gaoqiu, Zhang Chen smirked disdainfully: “Merely Prince Pingbian’s Mansion, at the time I alone drove it into a tight spot. Now, with the assistance of countless talented individuals in the Zhang Family, Prince Pingbian’s Mansion is nothing but a sick dog, flickering like a candle in the wind, hardly worth mentioning!”

At this point, Zhang Chen sneered: “As for the other seven great families? Hehe, they are also nothing but feeble foes, unable to become a climate before me.”

Finishing his words, Zhang Chen looked at Zhang Gaoqiu and the Third Prince: “And you two useless individuals wish to make me submit; you are simply daydreaming.”

Finishing his words, Zhang Chen pointed to the direction of the door: “If all you want to say is this, then you can leave. I will not entertain you further.”

“Zhang Chen, you must think clearly. The alliance of the seven great families and Prince Pingbian’s Mansion is a threat even the Great Victory Royal Family must fear. It’s not something your Zhang Family can resist. If you miss today, regret will be too late.” The smile disappeared from the Third Prince’s face, his expression so dark it seemed water could drip from it.

“Are you worthy?” Zhang Chen asked lightly.

The casual remark instantly broke the Third Prince’s composure. He stood up abruptly and laughed coldly: “Alright! It’s not worthy of me! If you, Zhang Chen, have such capabilities, then I look forward to seeing your methods and how you handle the current crisis.”

The Third Prince and Zhang Gaoqiu strode away, leaving Zhang Chen standing in the hall, sneering at their backs.

At this moment, another guard reported: “Patriarch, someone claiming to be an old acquaintance has sent a letter and requests to present it to you in person.”

“A letter from an old acquaintance?” Zhang Chen seemed surprised: “Invite them into the hall.”

He wondered which old acquaintance had sent a letter to him.