CHAPTER 497: CHAPTER 497: LORD OF THE FOURTH LAYER OF TALENT

The Ancient Phoenix manifested and spoke of many things, stirring something in the heart of the Earth Chicken, but she quickly calmed herself.

Memory loss made it hard for her to empathize.

The only thing she could guarantee was that if, one day, those formidable enemies came for her, she would definitely take action.

The Phoenix said no more, its consciousness gradually fading.

But for some reason, though the Earth Chicken had already calmed, a hint of sorrow suddenly touched her.

Only after the Ancient Phoenix completely vanished did she move forward, entering the skull of the wreckage to absorb the Life Origin.

「At this moment.」

Chen Pingping and Chen Shixian, at the behest of the Star Sea’s upper echelons, once again entered the Dragon Soul Secret Realm.

She grumbled, "It’s clearly your own issue, yet you had to drag me into it. What exactly are you up to?"

Her expression was unfriendly as she stared intently at him.

Behind her were a group of powerful figures from Star Sea’s upper echelons, as well as the Great Elder and Elder Yang Wuzong.

Honestly, if Chen Pingping wanted to run, no one could stop him.

But he needed to buy time for the Earth Chicken and Mao Qiu. Otherwise, if Star Sea’s upper echelons reacted, they would be in danger.

"How can you say that about me?" Chen Pingping looked at her. "I guided you in your cultivation and have been kind to you. Instead of offering yourself to me in gratitude, you’ve constantly antagonized me. You shrew!"

"Did you call me a shrew?" Chen Shixian’s eyes widened.

"..."

"How dare you insult me?" Chen Shixian said angrily. "You did guide me in my cultivation, but that was based on your indebtedness to me. And besides... you lied to me! All that nonsense about the singular realm, the flesh treasure... phooey! They were all fabricated tales you spun, and here I was, practicing diligently."

"..."

"Aren’t you going to say anything?" Chen Shixian drew her sword.

"A misunderstanding. Let me explain."

"I don’t want to hear it."

"Then why did you ask me to speak?" Lines of exasperation appeared on Chen Pingping’s face, and his voice became much quieter, knowing he was in the wrong.

Chen Shixian huffed and strode forward, no longer paying him any attention.

Damn it! I, an Ancient Divine Body, am repeatedly bullied by this jerk, and he still has the gall to deceive me. And now, I’ve been unwillingly roped into entering the Dragon Soul Secret Realm by him... She didn’t want to come here. All she wanted was some of the Ancient Phoenix’s Life Origin, and then to escape with the little monkey. Dammit... Who knew that even within Star Sea, I’d encounter this jerk, Chen Pingping.

The more Chen Shixian thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt.

But after walking for quite some time and hearing no movement from behind, she subconsciously looked back.

Hmm? Chen Pingping had not followed.

He stood quietly on a hillside, accompanied by a gentle breeze and falling leaves, his gaze fixed in a certain direction.

There were two people, one male and one female.

The Void Body, Wen Qingshan, and the Fairy.

He was dressed in blue, his demeanor calm, his eyes clear. He was also looking at Chen Pingping. After a long moment, the corners of his mouth unintentionally lifted in a slight smile.

The Fairy beside him, however, remained expressionless.

Looking behind Chen Pingping, she saw that Star Sea’s powerful cultivators were already closing in.

I get it! He’s been exposed.

Chen Pingping exhaled a breath of turbid air and said, "Ah, man’s calculations are no match for heaven’s."

"Chen Pingping, how dare you deceive me?" Elder Yang Wuzong’s face darkened; only now did he vent the anger in his heart.

Wen Qingshan smiled lightly. "How will you break free from this situation?"

Most of Star Sea’s upper echelons were here, and about half of the Elder lineage had arrived. Counting the Saint Realm experts, there were at least ten.

Add to that the Fairy and a Void Body.

The lineup was formidable.

Chen Shixian, resolute, came to his side and hissed, "You idiot! Always boasting about how clever you are, yet here you are, completely exposed and clueless about it."

Chen Pingping rolled his eyes. "Well, I know now, don’t I?"

Now? Chen Shixian fumed, "Did you find out by yourself?"

"What’s the difference?" Chen Pingping shrugged, smiling. "Why are you so nervous?"

"You’ve dragged me into this."

"No, you were clearly nervous for me just now. Quick, tell me, do you like me?"

"Get lost..."

Even at a time like this, he’s still spouting sweet nothings. The scoundrel, he’ll never change.

Chen Shixian gritted her teeth.

Not too far away, the Fairy spoke, "Hand over the Heavenly Fire, and I might not make a move."

"Oh my!" Chen Pingping looked at her. "Fairy, we’re from the same sect! Are you really going to strike a fellow disciple?"

The Fairy’s expression was calm. "I am me, and you are you."

"What ’you and me’?" Chen Pingping protested. "Do you still remember that night?"

"Ah?"

"That night! The night we were together, and then, um, just like that, you said it hurt, and I said to take it slow," Chen Pingping reminisced, a look on his face suggesting he was far from finished.

What kind of nonsense is this? What is that expression on his face?

The Fairy’s calm demeanor finally broke. She raised an eyebrow, a hint of anger showing. "What are you babbling about?"

"Ah?" Chen Pingping exclaimed. "Right, right, right, it’s our little secret! Fairy, don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone you forced yourself on me."

Damn him...

The Fairy, furious and no longer able to bear it, immediately unleashed a skill.

Chen Pingping was ready to retaliate, but to his surprise, Chen Shixian stepped forward and cast a skill of her own, blocking the Fairy’s attack.

She looked at the Fairy with contempt, her expression clearly provocative.

Behind them, the group of Star Sea’s upper echelons was collectively petrified.

Hurt? Take it slow? Their little secret? Not telling anyone? And then, she forced herself on him? Impossible, absolutely impossible. How could the revered Fairy possibly do such a thing?

Everyone looked towards the Fairy.

Her face was ashen. Through gritted teeth, she said, "You actually believe such ludicrous nonsense?"

Chen Pingping sighed. "As everyone knows, she is the Fairy, and I am just an ordinary cultivator. Although I’m handsome and charming, my cultivation realm really doesn’t cut it. I cannot defeat the Fairy."

"Bastard, what are you talking about?" the Fairy fumed.

"Sister, you weren’t like this to me that night," Chen Pingping said, aggrieved.

Like that?

The crowd was stunned.

BOOM.

The Fairy completely lost control. Her Dantian boiled, and immense power erupted forth. Her gaze, fixed on Chen Pingping, was filled with killing intention and chilling coldness.

Unfortunately for her, Chen Pingping was well-prepared. The moment she moved, he grabbed Chen Shixian and fled towards the depths of the Secret Realm.

"This is bad!" Wen Qingshan’s expression changed drastically. He had been too engrossed in the spectacle; his position was meant to prevent Chen Pingping from escaping into the Secret Realm.

But now?

At that moment, Chen Pingping’s laughter echoed back, "Hahaha! A bunch of idiots! Come on! Come and kill me!"

The Star Sea upper echelons were enraged and immediately charged in.

The rampaging Fairy calmed down and exclaimed, "Don’t!"

No one knew Chen Pingping’s capabilities better than her. This bastard could disregard numerous taboos. If he entered the depths of the Secret Realm, it would become his domain.

Even with many Saint Realm experts attacking, they wouldn’t be able to touch him.

Regrettably, her warning came a bit too late.

「Meanwhile.」

Chen Shixian was also scolding, "Are you an idiot? Why are you yelling like that? What if they catch up?"

Chen Pingping looked at her affectionately. "But I have you, right? You’ll protect me, won’t you?"

Chen Shixian, her face dark, was still berating him, "Can you act normal for once?"

What a boring woman.

Chen Pingping shrugged and said no more, his expression returning to normal.

He didn’t care how many experts from Star Sea were pursuing him, nor how many powerful Saint Realm cultivators there were.

So what? After all, I have a Quasi-Emperor Weapon on me! Besides this Quasi-Emperor Weapon, I have many other powerful trump cards, including Hei and the Emperor’s Body inside the coffin. If Star Sea’s upper echelons really catch up to me, should I throw the Emperor’s Body at them to crush them?

Seeing Chen Pingping didn’t answer her, Chen Shixian grew annoyed. "I’m talking to you."

"I know!" Chen Pingping smiled.

"You know?" She trembled with anger.

With powerful enemies chasing us from behind, and now trapped in this dangerous place, you’re not even considering how to escape, but instead look completely at ease. Bastard!

Chen Shixian clenched her fists.

"Have you considered a possibility..." Chen Pingping suddenly leaned in. "Those little ones who ventured into the depths of Star Sea might be exposed at any moment. The only thing we can do now is attract the attention of Star Sea’s upper echelons to help them turn the tide."

She opened her mouth slightly.

Now that he mentioned it, and she thought about it, it suddenly made a lot of sense.

Chen Shixian finally calmed down. She glanced behind them, then looked at the terrifying Life Prohibited Zone they were in, and asked, "What realm are you at now?"

"Ah... I’m ashamed to admit, only the fourth level of the Lord realm," Chen Pingping sighed.

Only?

Damn it!

Chen Shixian was instantly deflated.