From Ping'an County, to the Divine Capital City.

Along this journey, Xiang Qianqiu was indispensable. It could be said he was involved in many of Chen Yuan's events over the years, and was also the greatest worry in Chen Yuan's heart.

Thus, after he comprehended the rules, the first thing he wanted to resolve was not the Buddhist sect, nor the pacification of the world, but to completely end this enmity.

Step by step into the trap, after braving through dangers, it could be said that his wishes were fulfilled.

Nailed in the void, Xiang Qianqiu was unable to control his body and Primordial Spirit, for the God Slaying Spear slays precisely the Primordial Spirit.

Once the Primordial Spirit is extinguished, even a Heavenly Immortal descending to the world would have no solution.

The vitality of the body quickly began to fade, and the Divine Light within the Spirit Platform Primordial Spirit also slowly dimmed at this moment. He wanted to open his eyes but found his eyelids as heavy as a thousand catties.

As if a rock was hanging from them.

Chen Yuan stepped in the void, and in a flash, he was in front of Xiang Qianqiu. Looking down at this man who was once considered a great enemy and had declared he'd give him only a year to train, his face showed no joy or sorrow.

All of the exhilaration had already been thoroughly experienced before, leaving only a quiet peace. Countless streams of chaotic void currents filled the void layers.

The imprint of Grand Ancestor Chu returned to the world after delivering that spear.

If one wanted to summon it again, they would have to use their own Essence Blood to activate the God Slaying Spear. Of course, such a consumption was extremely great, comparable to his previous fierce battle with Xiang Qianqiu.

The might of it was also evident.

The once first on the Heavenly List, now Sixth Realm Immortal, at the moment Grand Ancestor Chu struck, had no power to resist, left like an ant awaiting death.

He even thought, if back then he hadn't received the Grand Ancestor's gift, if the Qi Fortune Altar hadn't reacted to the mortal danger he faced.

Wouldn't it be him who was nailed in the void now?

"Xiang Qianqiu."

Chen Yuan faintly uttered three words.

And these three words, in Xiang Qianqiu's ears at this time, were akin to a thunderclap from a clear sky. Listening to the familiar voice, he exerted all his remaining strength to force open his eyelids, and Chen Yuan's blurry figure gradually became distinct in his eyes.

The once invincible Xiang Qianqiu was gone. The previously claimed unbeatable Double Pupils were now vanished, replaced by the normal black-brown pupils.

Unexpectedly, Xiang Qianqiu's eyes at this moment did not show resentment or unwillingness, as if he had already let go of the hatred, turning into calm eyes like Chen Yuan's.

It seemed that he had finally come to terms with it.

"You... won."

"Hearing that from you, it's not easy indeed."

Chen Yuan smiled slightly.

He and Xiang Qianqiu had actually met only a few times, but each time was unforgettable. There was no arrogance or madness, no, to be precise, he never showed such an arrogant expression.

Always, it was confidence with everything under control, the calm of possessing great power, and just now, the madness of losing control.

Now, it had turned into calmness.

"Victory or defeat... is just... you won... is... winning, nothing... hard to admit, hehehe..." Xiang Qianqiu's face showed a twisted smile.

"Can still laugh at such a time?"

"Father... is mocking himself... Hundreds of years of plotting... abandoning everything... yet... yet still not your match, Child of Destiny... Looking over father's life... it's truly laughable."

"Child of Destiny?"

Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow, slowly shaking his head: 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"There's no Child of Destiny, I was able to get to this stage with my life in exchange, attributing everything to destiny, then where would my past life-and-death struggles stand?

I... never believed in fate, I am confident that man conquers heaven."

"Man conquers... heaven!..... Well said.... makes sense."

Xiang Qianqiu blinked, agreeing with this statement.

"Regret?"

Chen Yuan asked calmly.

Xiang Qianqiu was silent for a moment, recalling his life, born noble, emperor's mandate upon him, set to become a king reigning over the world.

But in the end, it was because of the Immortal Domain that he lost everything.

Actually, looking back now, when he emerged from the blow of Great Chu's fall, he had already become somewhat deranged, except it wasn't outwardly apparent, instead he had a heart of madness.

After accepting the inheritance within the Xiang Family's Secret Realm, learning that the most powerful force in the world was his enemy, he initially felt very hopeless.

Even the Grand Ancestor couldn't subdue the Immortal Domain, leaving in desolation, what could he, once a mediocre Crown Prince, do?

Perhaps he was really steadfast inside, or perhaps he wanted to madly try, after deeply studying Grand Ancestor's past, he truly set him as his guiding goal.

When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it always first tests their will, their abilities, and their endurance; he attributed everything as Heaven's trial for him.

He was then determined to rely on his strong will to be reborn from the ashes.

He couldn't be counted as successful, at least, before Chen Yuan rose, he was still considered successful, relying on the powerful foundation of the Xiang Family and his astonishing talent.

Step by step, he walked the Martial Arts path, breaking through several realms, confirming his original heart, and finally... comprehending the rules, but the closer he got to the end, the greater the pressure in his heart.