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Chapter 411 - 411 350 Chen Yuan I made it here all by myself

Chapter 411: Chapter 350 Chen Yuan: “I made it here all by myself! Chapter 411: Chapter 350 Chen Yuan: “I made it here all by myself! Guangling Prefecture, atop a certain inn.

Chen Yuan and Shangguan Yu stood with their hands behind their backs, gazing at the surging waters of the Guangling River in the distance.

After the matter of slaying Zhao Hao was concluded, the two of them did not linger and, at Shangguan Yu’s invitation, Chen Yuan followed him to this tavern.

The tavern was named Wangjiang Pavilion, named for its view of the Guangling River outside the city.

It was the finest tavern in Guangling Prefecture and the nearby state prefectures, open only to martial artists, with four floors in total. The first floor was for Foundation Establishment martial artists, the second for Gang Condensing Martial Artists, and the third for Reach Profound Martial Artists.

The top floor where they were situated was not usually open, reserved only for Dan Realm Masters.

As for why they could surpass this, it was naturally because the Wangjiang Pavilion belonged to the Shangguan Clan, and as its direct heir, Shangguan Yu had this privilege.

Furthermore, inviting Chen Yuan was not considered losing dignity.

A genius among the top ten of the Hidden Dragon List certainly qualified to enter the top floor.

As for Yue Shan and the others, they were arranged to stay below.

This place was indeed worthy of being open only to grandmasters, with every part arranged in an ancient and exquisite manner. Even the incense they lit was Awakening Fragrance, quite invaluable.

“Brother Chen, what do you think of this view?”

Shangguan Yu asked softly.

“Not bad, Brother Shangguan has chosen a good spot.”

Chen Yuan gave a faint smile.

Shangguan Yu’s behavior was all very polite, without overstepping bounds with Chen Yuan, nor displaying any arrogance—he was just naturally a bit colder like Chen Yuan.

But such was even more fitting for his identity as the direct heir of the Shangguan Clan.

And that was true cultivation of family heirs.

Those who were arrogant, who looked down upon others and were domineering, were usually those with no way forward in martial arts who, spoiled by their elders, had given up on themselves.

Anyone who had real aspirations generally knew how to conduct themselves with propriety.

Even if harboring resentment, they generally did not show it on their faces.

After gazing out of the window for a while, the two chatted casually about some events recently occurring in the Jianghu, among which Shangguan Yu asked several questions about the affairs of Tangshan Prefecture.

He expressed that Chen Yuan’s style of conduct was very much to his liking.

Chen Yuan merely smiled in response.

As they spoke, they began discussing events of the day. Shangguan Yu laughed and said that Chen Yuan slaying Zhao Hao with a knife and fighting Bai Changqing to a draw would certainly stir up some turbulence in Shuzhou.

In fact, it was indeed so. Bai Changqing had a significant reputation in Shuzhou, and the news of Chen Yuan’s fight against him, matching him evenly, was spreading through Shuzhou like a hurricane.

And Chen Yuan’s name was finally breaking out from Qingzhou, officially beginning to spread widely in Shuzhou. Although his rise to the top ten of the Hidden Dragon List did shake the Jianghu,

most people, especially those outside Qingzhou, would only mention him in passing.

Many were waiting to see him fail, believing he could not maintain his position at number seven on the Hidden Dragon List, but after the news of this engagement spread,

they began to believe he truly deserved his rank.

It was as if this time, through Bai Changqing’s fame, he had truly shown his fangs. Virtually all the geniuses in the top ten of the Hidden Dragon List were starting to take an interest in him,

to a greater or lesser extent…

“Please, have a seat.”

Shangguan Yu sat down opposite Chen Yuan and gestured with his hand.

Chen Yuan, without any pretense, sat down directly.

Reaching for the teapot, Shangguan Yu poured two cups of tea. A fragrance filled with spiritual energy wafted into the air, invigorating the spirit. Chen Yuan took a sip, and his eyes lit up.

The Spiritual Tea served to Dan Realm Masters was truly extraordinary—it was the finest among the few times he had tried Spiritual Tea. As for Jiang He and Zhang Xuan,

they were drinking Imperially Bestowed Spiritual Wine, which was different.

“Plain tea and a humble room, I hope Brother Chen doesn’t mind,” Shangguan Yu said modestly.

Chen Yuan: “If all this counts as plain tea and a humble room, then I fear there are no luxurious places left under heaven.”

Exchanging jokes, the two looked at each other and smiled. Suddenly, Shangguan Yu asked in a solemn voice,

“You will probably attend this year’s Ascension Battle, won’t you, Brother Chen?”

“I have always cultivated alone and have long wished to witness the heroes of the world. The Ascension Battle is a good pretext, and naturally, I will not miss it.”

Faced with Chen Yuan’s response, Shangguan Yu was not surprised. In fact, even before Chen Yuan quickly made a name for himself in the Jianghu and rose against the odds to the top ten of the Hidden Dragon List,

many had guessed that his goal was the Ascension Battle.

“It’s a pity, in previous years’ Ascension Battles, I might have had a chance to enter the top five or even top three, but this session… I’m afraid I won’t even make the top ten,”

Shangguan Yu suddenly sighed.

“Brother Shangguan now ranks eighth, how can you say you won’t make the top ten?” Chen Yuan asked, pretending to be unaware.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Shangguan Yu replied,

“Brother Chen jokes, you know the real situation as well as I do, why pretend otherwise? This session of the Ascension Battle is probably the most difficult one in nearly a century,

the top three of the Hidden Dragon List are hardly like Reach Profound Martial Artists, and then there are other masters hiding their strength, or dark horses like you. My hopes are slim.”

“Brother Shangguan is being too modest.”

Chen Yuan lifted his cup and chuckled as he took a sip.

“It’s not modesty, just self-awareness. Zuo Chengzong possessed the innate Thunder Body, retreating from Evil Punishment, and if he fully unleashes his power, even a Dan Realm Master could hope to slay him,

Xuanming the monk has an unmatched physical body, very likely a reincarnation of a great power, Wei Wuya possesses the Demon Eye; with one glance, nothing can hide….”

“Furthermore, Brother Chen rising rapidly, now capable of matching Bai Changqing evenly. If you breakthrough to the Heavenly Palace, you will undoubtedly be an extremely strong presence as well. With individuals like you participating, how can one not despair?”