Chapter 364: Chapter 145: Chen Chang’an Confronts Emperor Song, Fa San Achieves Dao!_4

With this, Chen Chang’an was brought directly into the line of sight of Black and White Impermanence.

"Junior Liu Bai, Junior Liu Ying, we’ve come to meet Saint Chen."

"Our lord wants to invite Saint Chen over. We were wondering if elder Chen might have some free time?"

Seeing Chen Chang’an, Black and White Impermanence immediately stepped forward, and respectfully said so with a slight bow.

"Your lord, Emperor Song?"

Upon hearing the words of Black and White Impermanence, Chen Chang’an set down his teacup and asked with an ambiguous smile.

"Indeed, sir, our lord is Emperor Song."

"We wonder if you might have some free time, sir. Our lord has sent us to extend an invitation."

We implore you again with a bow," Black and White Impermanence immediately responded with courtesy.

"I understand. You two may leave now."

Chen Chang’an gave a nod in acknowledgement of Black and White Impermanence’s words. However, he himself had not the slightest intention to move.

"Sir, what..?" Seeing this, the brows of Black and White Impermanence furrowed instantly.

It was not just them in surprise, the crowd of guests present was as well.

Moreover, compared to Black and White Impermanence, there was more astonishment evident on their faces.

They hadn’t expected that Saint Chen would not give face in this way, rejecting Emperor Song’s invitation.

What audacity!

What is he up to? Is he intending an open conflict with Emperor Song?

At this moment, the assembled crowd could not comprehend Chen Chang’an’s actions.

According to the intelligence they had gathered, though Tianshui Sect and Emperor Song’s palace were not far apart, and one of the two seas under Emperor Song’s jurisdiction - the Endless Sea - even included Tianshui Sect’s area, very few conflicts occurred between the two powers in ordinary times.

No, not just conflicts - even minor frictions were absent.

In the mountain ranges within Undead City, they also maintained a distance and restraint from each other.

Logically speaking, even if Saint Chen didn’t like the Demon Path, he wouldn’t disrespect Emperor Song like this.

However, the surprise was momentary. After reevaluating the whole situation, everyone seemed to realize the reason.

There was no other reason, just that the people Emperor Song sent were not suitable!

If inviting others, it might still be suitable to send Black and White Impermanence. But to invite an existence like Saint Chen Chang’an, it was highly inappropriate.

It seemed that Chen Chang’an was annoyed for this reason, the crowd speculated.

As expected, the next moment Chen Chang’an in the center put down his cup. He looked at Black and White Impermanence and said slowly.

"Both of you, I’ve heard of Emperor Song’s name, and I respect his character and abilities."

"But if you two are trying to invite me on his behalf, I must decline."

"My little world may not cope well with His Majesty’s grand environment."

"Sir, what...?"

Upon hearing Chen Chang’an’s words, Black and White Impermanence were taken aback.

They didn’t know all these intricacies. Emperor Song simply told them to invite someone, and they came. They never considered all these details.

Now that they think about it, it is indeed inappropriate.

"Apologies, Mr. Chen. It is our fault. We shall take our leave."

Immediately apologizing, Black and White Impermanence wanted to leave.

But just as they were about to depart, a voice echoed from outside the door.

"Mr. Chen lives up to his reputation. Even when my two disciples came to invite him, he declined."

"Now that I am here personally, I wonder if I could be lucky enough to extend an invitation to you?"

Following the sound, a figure walked in.

The man who entered was none other than Emperor Song himself.

At Emperor Song’s side, there was also a young girl dressed in white.

Without a doubt, the girl was Gu Yue’er.

"So, you suddenly became silent? Do you think that this emperor is too inferior to invite you?"

After Emperor Song came in directly, he looked at Chen Chang’an and asked with a slight smile.

In response to Emperor Song’s words, Chen Chang’an shook his head with a similar smile and replied:

"If it’s His Majesty Emperor Song himself inviting, then the weight is naturally enough."

"Unfortunately, I’ve become accustomed to peace and quiet, and I have no desire to go to a place full of fights and killings."

"Instead, your majesty, I kindly ask you to withdraw. As I just mentioned, I prefer my small and humble world and do not wish to go somewhere as grand as yours."

Undeniably, this was a rejection - a clear and straightforward one with no hesitation.

"Do you not want to give this emperor some face?"

Hearing Chen Chang’an’s words, Emperor Song’s brows furrowed slightly. He looked at Chen Chang’an and asked thoughtfully.

"Not at all," Chen Chang’an shook his head, and then, under the surprised gazes of everyone at the scene, he continued:

"Your Majesty Emperor Song, I must kindly ask you to withdraw over this matter. I’ve always remained solitary and unattached, and have no interest in going anywhere else."

"I hope you understand."

With that, Chen Chang’an bowed slightly to Emperor Song.

Er?

Upon being addressed in this manner by Chen Chang’an, the Emperor’s tone suddenly became much colder.

Although Chen Chang’an’s words were tactful, the implication between the lines were abundantly clear. Who would not understand?

He was saying in a roundabout way that his place was not a good location. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

His audacity, it’s remarkable!