Sima Yuande looked at Chen Yuan's calm expression but did not react for a moment, because the other party did not follow the usual rules.

His name, Sima Yuande, might not be widely known, but Chen Yuan, as the former Marquis of Martial Peace of the Great Jin, who rose step by step in the court to a high position, would definitely know it.

Because he was the legendary Grand Ancestor who founded the Great Jin!

On the surface, Chen Yuan remained calm, but a storm surged within his heart when the other person uttered his name. He never imagined that the real identity of the other person would turn out to be Emperor Jin.

It truly caught him off guard. In his impression, the name Sima Yuande was not unfamiliar. It was he who successfully rebelled, overthrowing the Great Chu Dynasty and founding an empire as Emperor.

Afterward, he quickly vanished within decades, passing the throne to his descendants, from then on leaving no trace, showing no concern even during the last battle for the fate of the Great Jin.

Now suddenly appearing, he must have some plans.

Seeing Chen Yuan not responding, Sima Yuande took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:

"This name indeed disappeared from the Human World for a long time. It's normal for King Yan not to have heard of it. However, my other title, King Yan must certainly know."

"Oh?"

"I am the Grand Ancestor who founded the Great Jin."

"Oh...."

Chen Yuan nodded.

"Are you not interested in knowing why I came here?" Sima Yuande saw Chen Yuan's indifferent reaction and frowned slightly, feeling a bit unsure of his thoughts.

"Is it important?"

"Does it not concern the life and death of King Yan, making it important?"

"Then, please, Your Majesty the Grand Ancestor, go ahead."

Chen Yuan continued.

"I came here to save you from the Abyss, to spare you from disaster, and additionally, to offer you an opportunity." A smile appeared on Sima Yuande's face.

"I killed your descendants, disrupted your realm, forced the Sima Clan to confined themselves in the Central State and unable to act, yet you wish to save me from the Abyss and give me opportunities?"

Chen Yuan's face showed a look of disbelief.

"Descendants, realm, world...." Sima Yuande muttered these words with self-mockery, looking at Chen Yuan and saying:

"For beings like you and me, are descendants important? Even if severed, what of it? Realms.... hahaha.... it's nothing but human riches. If I truly valued it, I would not have remained silent when you killed Jingtai."

"You were observing all the while?"

Sima Yuande nodded:

"Yes, I watched as Jingtai fell, and the national fate of Great Jin suffered greatly. You were aware, were you not? Otherwise, why not enter the Divine Capital City?"

"Why?"

Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow.

Upon hearing this, Sima Yuande's eyes held a tinge of reminiscence:

"Actually, what you did is somewhat similar to what I did back then. I too wielded power over the court, slew the monarch, and declared myself Emperor. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

This is a cycle, karma. What I did to the Xiang Family, you entirely returned. In truth.... the grievances between us are actually even."

"You old thing, you sure have an open mind."

"Cultivation demands a unique path. Now, you have essentially taken control of the current Great Jin Emperor and could assume command of the Central State at any time. Yet I feel less resentment and perceive you slowly stepping into the Abyss."

Sima Yuande said.

"Is this your purpose in coming?"

"I came for redemption."

"Hahaha...."

Sima Yuande looked at Chen Yuan, seriously asking:

"You are hailed as an unparalleled genius through the ages, prideful and disdainful of the world, with every reason in talent and strength. Yet I wish to ask you, how do you compare to your family's Grand Ancestor?"

"Never met him, cannot compare."

Chen Yuan shook his head.

"Forgive my bluntness, though unparalleled in talent, you still fall short of that Grand Ancestor. He was the only person qualified to challenge the Immortal Domain, yet it was merely a qualification. Even he, as powerful as he was, ended with his Dao extinguished, and his soul returning to heaven and earth.

I know you are at the peak of your confidence, commanding millions, backed by Immortals and even Earth Immortals, with over a handful of Yang God True Monarchs at your call.

Your reputation is unmatched in today's world, with even half of the Ten Great Immortal Sects supporting your ascent to power.

But do you realize that the Immortal Domain's strength far exceeds your imagination? Your vast forces resemble that castle in the air, seemingly grand and imposing, yet actually fragile and vulnerable."

Sima Yuande slowly said, his tone unhurried, as if merely stating a fact.

"So?"

"Therefore, I advise you to cease here. You hold half of the Central Plains under your grasp, and can still establish a nation, declare yourself Emperor, and enjoy luxury and prosperity. But if you seek to swallow the world, it would be overestimating yourself."

"Didn't you swallow the entire Central Plains back then?"

"Me?" Sima Yuande laughed heartily, saying:

"Who in the world doesn't know, the Great Jin Dynasty controlled merely a few states' territories, South State was in Nangong Lie's hands, Liangzhou under Wei Jinfeng's control.

The East Sea was ruled by Martial Emperor City, Blood State divided between the two halls of Heavenly Demon Seven Kills. It seemed as though the entire Central Plains Thirteen States were under control, but in reality, half was in others' hands.

As for why I acted the way I did back then, now I can clearly tell you, since the founding of the Great Jin, it was merely to transition from the fall of Great Chu.