After arranging these matters, Chen Yuan actually has two more things to do.

The first is to formally converse with Dongfang Sheng and discuss the matter of alliance attachment. Previously, it could only be regarded as a preliminary agreement, not something completely counted on.

Because within the Heavenly Demon Hall, there still remains an old undying one similar to the Seven Killings Hall's ancestor.

He is the one who truly holds the power.

The second, and most important matter, is to set off to the Western Regions to obtain opportunities, thereby enhancing his cultivation once more, achieving consummation of conception, and even comprehending rules!

However, this matter cannot be rushed. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

It's not that Chen Yuan is not eager, but because the Western Regions are too far away, even farther than the last journey to the Southern Border, hence he must act cautiously and conceal his tracks.

Otherwise, once entering the Buddhist territory, leaving would not be so easy.

Moreover, conception cannot be perfected solely relying on exotic treasures; first, one's mental realm must have no flaws, so the conception can be completely perfected.

This is what Chen Yuan has come to know.

Therefore, Chen Yuan must consult the experienced ones for advice, and the best choices are Jiang He and Moluo.

Jiang He has been sent to recapture Qingzhou, leaving only Moluo with spare time. Although Moluo has once more changed, he is still worth trusting.

...

Under Moluo's guidance, Chen Yuan's understanding of conception may not have deepened much, but it aligned with what he understood.

Besides this, there is also the aspect of rules.

The shortcoming for Chen Yuan now is the rules; if not constrained by rules, he is confident he could surpass his peer Xiang Qianqiu. The next encounter would surely be Xiang Qianqiu's death!

During the few days he consulted, Qingzhou showed great success, Jiang He and others expanded territories, and Qingzhou almost surrendered at a mere sign.

Qingzhou originally lacked any top-tier powers, with the strongest only having True Masters of the Primordial Spirit Refining God Realm, lacking sufficient power to resist.

Additionally, due to Chen Yuan's reputation and strength, many had secretly contacted him before in Qingzhou. Now, virtually wherever the large army reached, there was surrender.

To call this "offering food and wine to welcome the king's army" would not have been an exaggeration.

Chen Yuan's territorial map once again blackened an entire large prefecture.

As the good news arrived, the people from the Heavenly Demon Hall finally came to visit!

There were four visitors, one being the Hall Master of the Heavenly Demon Hall, and another an old acquaintance of Chen Yuan, the leader of the Four Great Demon Lords, Imprisoning Demon Lord Song Zhilun.

Their first meeting was in East Sea Martial Emperor City, where Song Zhilun had once attempted to recruit him into the Heavenly Demon Hall, though Chen Yuan politely declined.

Their first meeting was also the time Song Zhilun held the highest status; in later meetings, with Chen Yuan's rising status, Song Zhilun could only begin with respect.

As for now, even the Hall Master of the Heavenly Demon Hall was no match for Chen Yuan, so how could a True Master of Refining God Realm rival him?

The last two were also old acquaintances, the Saint Heir of the Heavenly Demon Hall, Wei Wuya, and the Saintess of the Heavenly Demon Hall, Beiming Xue!

Chen Yuan only learned of this girl's identity later; by then, it was of no concern. Their first meeting was in the Primordial Void Secret Realm.

If not mutually checking each other, they would have certainly fought then; later, Chen Yuan took the relic and kasaya, while Beiming Xue took a map from that Daoist.

To this day, her purpose for taking that item remains a mystery to him.

Dongfang Sheng personally arrived, and to show sincerity, Chen Yuan welcomed him in person, granting sufficient honor, and Dongfang Sheng, perceptive, cupped his fists as Chen Yuan appeared, saying:

"Greetings, King Yan!"

Behind him, Wei Wuya, Song Zhilun, and others also saluted in unison:

"Greetings, King Yan!"

"You are too courteous, please."

Chen Yuan swept his gaze across them and gestured them into the mansion. Dongfang Sheng dared not take the lead, hurrying Chen Yuan to proceed first while they followed behind.

Seeing Dongfang Sheng's actions, Chen Yuan did not refuse and led them into the Yan King Mansion.

Behind, the eyes of Wei Wuya, Song Zhilun, and Beiming Xue bore a complex and reverent look.

These past encounters felt vividly remembered to them, almost unbelievable; within less than two years, their statuses had undergone a drastic upheaval.

Beiming Xue was the first, watching Chen Yuan's back, subconsciously wondering whether, if she had spared no expense using the Heavenly Demon Hall's trump card to trap Chen Yuan in the Primordial Void Realm back then, today's renowned, all-conquering King Yan Chen Yuan would still exist?

It is said Chen Yuan values relationships; had she offered herself, proposing marriage back then, would she now be the Princess of King Yan, instead of Beiming Xue?

Compared to the high and mighty, revered by countless King Yan Princess, the title of a Saintess of the Heavenly Demon Hall now means little; to even behold Su Ziyue, she would need to pay respects.

Truly, how unpredictable the world is.

In Wei Wuya's heart, there was abundant admiration for Chen Yuan—for over a year ago, they stood on the same level, and over a year later, he is still a Saint Heir of the Heavenly Demon Hall, with cultivation only in the Core Realm.

While Chen Yuan stands in a position the entire Heavenly Demon Hall looks up to.

Unparalleled through the ages, reputation well deserved!

Song Zhilun took a deep breath, his eyes complex yet not daring to think too much.

Dongfang Sheng sensed the gazes of his two disciples beside him, furrowed his eyebrows, and lightly coughed to signal them to retract their focus—could Chen Yuan truly be considered an ordinary person?