Chapter 263

Although she had been outside discussing affairs with the elders, half of her primordial spirit had remained in the rear hall.

So, everything that had just happened in the front hall, she had seen it all. She hadn’t intervened earlier because she wanted to observe their strength. Especially that bastard, Yang Chen.

And indeed, that bastard’s two attacks had genuinely surprised her.

That platinum-colored destructive energy, it seemed to be a fusion of Divine Radiance Essence and flame. It was precisely this destructive energy, combined with his swordsmanship, that had allowed him to shatter Yu Zun’s full-powered attack with a single strike.

If she could master this destructive energy, her own strength would undoubtedly increase significantly.

Furthermore, since Jade Clan cultivators primarily cultivated Divine Radiance Essence, if they could harness this destructive energy, the entire Jade Clan’s strength would undergo a massive leap forward.

Later, she would have to thoroughly interrogate that bastard.

…

At this moment, several elders walked into the hall.

Leading them was an elder with gray hair, his face as smooth as jade. The aura emanating from him was clearly much stronger than the other elders at the Dao Integration Realm behind him.

Although Yang Chen had never met this person before, he had heard about the nine great elders of the Heavenly Dao Holy Land during this time.

The one before him should be the second elder from the Jade Clan. Moreover, this second elder seemed to be Yu Xuan’s father. That would make him Yang Chen’s nominal father-in-law.

“This old one is Yu Qingkong, greetings to the Holy Son!” The second elder walked up to Yang Chen and said with a smile.

His gaze swept over Yang Chen, and he couldn’t help but nod in approval. His face was like refined jade, and his demeanor was otherworldly. Although he was only at the first stage of the Void Refinement Realm, his strength surpassed even Yu Zun, who was at the fifth stage of the Void Refinement Realm.

Such talent had never been seen before in history. For Xuan’er to have such a peerless genius as her Dao companion was truly her good fortune.

Initially, Yu Qingkong had been dissatisfied with his younger sister using his daughter as a political marriage tool. But now that he had met Yang Chen, all his dissatisfaction disappeared.

If not for the fact that the wedding had yet to take place, he would have already considered himself Yang Chen’s father-in-law.

“I have long admired the Second Elder’s great name! Now that I have met you, you truly live up to your reputation!” Although Yang Chen was the Holy Son, he still needed to show some respect to the second elder. He cupped his hands in salute and took the opportunity to flatter him.

The second elder’s smile deepened.

Turning to Yu Xuan, he said: “Xuan’er, being able to stay by the Holy Son’s side is your great fortune. You must not act spoiled and willful. Serve the Holy Son well!”

“Father!” Yu Xuan pouted coquettishly, glaring at Yu Qingkong, her cheeks flushing with redness and shyness.

This scene made Yu Zun, standing to the side, look even more sinister.His fists clenched tightly, and veins bulged on his forehead.

“Yu Zun, it seems the Blood Jade Dragon Spear has affected your mind quite a bit. Your killing intent is so intense! If not for the imminent opening of the Fallen Immortal Secret Realm, I would have disciplined you properly!”

Sensing the murderous aura emanating from Yu Zun, Yu Qingkong reprimanded him in a deep voice. Then, his gaze shifted to the Blood Jade Dragon Spear in Yang Chen’s hand.

“Holy Son, the Blood Jade Dragon Spear is forged from the spine of a demonic dragon. It has a great impact on a cultivator’s mind. Even a Dao Integration Realm cultivator would struggle to control it! Why don’t I seal it, to prevent it from affecting you?”

“Seal it?” Yang Chen glanced at the Blood Jade Dragon Spear in his hand. The spear’s body was as red as blood, exuding a violent and murderous aura.

When held, it was an unparalleled weapon of slaughter, even superior to ordinary Saint Artifacts. However, the bloodthirsty aura it emitted could indeed affect one’s consciousness. But for Yang Chen, this was not a problem.

He possessed the bloodline of a divine dragon, making it easy to suppress the Blood Jade Dragon Spear.

Moreover, this old fox Yu Qingkong was likely trying to take the opportunity to reclaim it.

Although he was satisfied with his future son-in-law, business was business. This Blood Jade Dragon Spear was on par with a Saint Artifact—naturally, he would try to reclaim it for the Jade Clan.

If he took it back, it would most likely end up in Yu Zun’s hands again.

Yang Chen’s gaze swept over Yu Zun, who was staring daggers at him, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

Then, he said: “Second Elder, we are heading to the Fallen Immortal Secret Realm, where we will be facing the geniuses of all major holy lands. The Blood Jade Dragon Spear’s offensive power rivals that of a Saint Artifact. Carrying it will enhance our strength! Though I won’t use it myself, Fairy Yu Xuan will need it! As for its bloodthirsty aura, I can purify it!”

“Oh? You can purify the bloodthirsty aura of the Blood Jade Dragon Spear?” Yu Qingkong was stunned by Yang Chen’s words.

The Blood Jade Dragon Spear was forged from a demonic dragon’s spine, and its bloodthirsty aura was innate.

Even the Tribulation Realm expert who crafted the Blood Jade Dragon Spear had failed to remove it. Could the Holy Son truly purify it?

Yang Chen smiled and did not answer.

A Divine Radiance light bloomed from his palm. Pure white light wrapped around the Blood Jade Dragon Spear.

“Such pure divine light! I have cultivated Radiance Essence for thousands of years, yet I am far inferior!” Yu Qingkong’s expression turned solemn.

Although the divine light in Yang Chen’s hand wasn’t particularly bright, it was incredibly pure.

In comparison, the jade-white divine light cultivated by the Jade Clan seemed impure, like murky water before pure water.

However, even with purer divine light, could he really eliminate the bloodthirsty aura of the Blood Jade Dragon Spear?

That seemed impossible.

Yu Qingkong shook his head. He assumed Yang Chen was simply trying to show off in front of him and Yu Xuan.

Forget it, he would give him an excuse to step down gracefully later.

Of course, Yang Chen wasn’t just using divine light to purify the spear’s bloodthirsty aura. That would take forever. He was merely using the divine light as a cover.

At this moment, strands of Innate Essence silently peeled off from his palm and entered the Blood Jade Dragon Spear.

No one noticed this, but Yu Yourong sensed it keenly.

Her phoenix eyes flashed with anger.

“Damn it! Has this bastard lost his mind? Innate Radiance Essence is so precious, and he’s actually using it to purify the Blood Jade Dragon Spear? Just to please Xuan’er?”

For some reason, Yu Yourong felt deeply uncomfortable.

This bastard had previously claimed that even the Innate Radiance Essence wasn’t as important as her. Yet now, he was using it to purify the Blood Jade Dragon Spear.

“Yang Chen, that’s enough!” Yu Yourong suddenly shouted coldly.

Yang Chen looked at her, a hint of realization flashing in his eyes.

Then, he stopped infusing the Innate Radiance Essence. In reality, he had only used a minuscule amount—almost negligible. But unexpectedly, Yu Yourong had immediately told him to stop.

And she even seemed … angry.

Heh, this beautiful woman really had a strong sense of possession. Even if it was her own niece, she wasn’t willing to share anything. That wouldn’t do.

In the future, with so many sisters, if her possessiveness remained this strong, he would be in serious trouble.