I Have A Qi Fortune Altar.
Chapter 412 - 412 350 Chen Yuan I made it here all by myself

Chapter 412: Chapter 350 Chen Yuan: ‘I made it here all by myself! Chapter 412: Chapter 350 Chen Yuan: ‘I made it here all by myself! At last, Shangguan Yu praised Chen Yuan once more, unfortunately, he wasn’t moved by such words.

“Brother Shangguan jests, I am merely a commoner, plain and unremarkable,” laughed Chen Yuan.

Despite what he said, his words were filled with immense confidence.

This was something Shangguan Yu could sense and wasn’t surprised by, for who among the top ten of the Hidden Dragon List, including himself, lacked confidence?

His words were merely a prelude to what he had planned to say next.

“Brother Chen, we seem to have connected at first sight. May I boldly ask you a question?” he asked, his gaze intense as he looked at Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan’s eyelids drooped slightly. Normally, he would have snapped back at anyone else, telling them that if they knew they were being presumptuous, they should refrain from asking. But since he was in debt to Shangguan Yu’s kindness, and since Shangguan Yu was not annoying, he replied:

“Brother Shangguan, please feel free to ask.”

“Brother Chen comes from humble beginnings, yet step by step has reached this point today. There are rumors in Jianghu that you actually hail from some hidden ancient clan or sect. Is this true?”

Shangguan Yu’s eyes were unblinking as he stared at Chen Yuan, looking as though he could see through any concealment.

There were instances like Chen Yuan’s sudden rise and fame in Jianghu, and indeed, such hidden powers existed in the world, of which the Shangguan Clan knew quite a few.

However, none of these included anyone with the surname Chen, so he was quite curious.

“Rest assured, Brother Chen, I will not share this with anyone,” Shangguan Yu quickly added, assuring him.

Chen Yuan looked at him, locking eyes for a moment before laughing unabashedly, “Even if it were spread, what of it? I am not from any hidden ancient clan; this is the truth. Brother Shangguan, is there anyone from a noble family who starts their career as a constable?”

Shangguan Yu’s gaze flickered. This was indeed a point of doubt, as those hidden forces generally preferred not to get involved with the imperial court, let alone enter its service directly.

“As for my strength,” Chen Yuan chuckled, “I have reached where I am today entirely through my own efforts, because I know, in this world, only strength is everything!

I am of average appearance and talent and had no choice but to cultivate diligently.”

He was not wrong; his achievements were all his own; the Qi Fortune Altar was merely an aid… Yes, that was it.

He, Chen Yuan, did not cheat!

Chen Yuan’s outright denial only deepened Shangguan Yu’s suspicions. He felt that his background must be extraordinary or perhaps there were forces behind him; otherwise, how could he have risen so swiftly? Moreover, Jiang He directly gave him a Dan Talisman for protection.

However, he did not continue to question further.

The other party had already denied it, and to ask more would be inappropriate.

As for Chen Yuan, there was nothing he could do about it, so he let him think as he wished.

If he could make his own story seem a bit more mysterious, it seemed to his advantage. At least, it might deter some ill-intentioned folks.

Shangguan Yu laughed lightly a few times, and the two redirected their conversation, discussing astronomy and geography, and each shared their insights on martial arts.

The other party proved worthy of his noble lineage, offering Chen Yuan substantial help. Through him, Chen Yuan also learned some status information about the Five Families and Seven Sects.

Of course, Chen Yuan’s piercing insights also made Shangguan Yu feel that inviting Chen Yuan was worthwhile.

The two enjoyed their conversation immensely, becoming more engaged as they spoke.

Shangguan Yu spoke more about the overall situation in the world, while Chen Yuan often used his extraordinary gaze and thoughts, unconventional in this world, to offer insightful comments.

This was truly a discussion of the Dao…

Only those from approximately the same level in martial arts could truly engage in such discussions. If one was significantly higher or lower in realm, it could only be considered guidance.

As they spoke, Chen Yuan casually mentioned Emei Mountain.

Shangguan Yu’s brow slightly furrowed as he said solemnly:

“Brother Chen, are you interested in Emei Mountain?”

“Just a bit curious,” laughed Chen Yuan, setting down his wine cup.

“It’s not just mere curiosity, is it?”

He looked at Chen Yuan with a smirk as he spoke.

As he observed the other’s smiling demeanor, Chen Yuan knew that Emei Mountain must not be so simple; otherwise Shangguan Yu would never act in such a manner. He then said,

“I have heard that the scenery on Emei Mountain is quite good and wanted to check it out.”

“It seems, Brother Chen, that you are here for the Nameless Heavenly Stele at the peak of Emei Mountain,” Shangguan Yu did not play coy and directly revealed the opportunity indicated by the Qi Fortune Altar.

Chen Yuan was inwardly shocked and nodded with a faint smile.

“I wonder how much Brother Shangguan knows about that Heavenly Stele?”

Since the other party had mentioned the Heavenly Stele, there was no longer any need for him to keep anything hidden.

“I only know some rumors.”

“I would like to hear them in detail.”

“Rumor has it that during the previous dynasty of Great Chu, there was a powerful Loose Cultivator who, in his younger years, received the legacy of a Martial Artist on Emei Mountain. That powerful individual then became unstoppable, his Cultivation reaching an unimaginably profound realm.

Not to say he dominated the world, but he was definitely one of the few top experts. However, later this person seemed to have offended some enemies, was injured at his Origin, and died on Emei Mountain before his time.

Also, he left behind a Heavenly Stele, which, it is said, contains Immortal Fate. Those who can comprehend it may find a great opportunity.”

“When this news first broke in Jianghu, it caused an uproar, attracting countless Martial Artists to fight over the Nameless Heavenly Stele. Eventually, a True Master of Yang Transformation prevailed, and just when he was about to take the Stele, he seemed to realize something and fled Emei Mountain in panic. When some sought confirmation from him, he claimed that a Demon was suppressed under Emei Mountain and that the Heavenly Stele was an Array Eye,

and if the Stele were removed, it would lead to catastrophe….”

Later, upon verification by others, these words were proven false. The Stele was set in a large array connected to the entire geomantic network of Emei Mountain, making it impossible to remove unless one possessed immense power.”

“Afterward, Martial Artists looking for Immortal Fate on Emei Mountain were as numerous as the carp crossing the river, but years passed and no one managed to comprehend anything,

Over time, people interested in seeking understanding at Emei Mountain grew increasingly rare, with only some Loose Cultivators without any inheritance willing to venture in hope, but all returned empty-handed.”

“Hundreds of years have passed, and Emei Mountain has faded from the world, known only by some rumors…”

Shangguan Yu explained the situation as he knew it.

He had learned about it from the records in the Shangguan Clan’s archives.

After listening, Chen Yuan furrowed his brow and asked,

“Is what Brother Shangguan says true?”

“Take what I say as a reference, Brother Chen. I’m not entirely clear about the real situation either; what I have spoken of are circumstances recorded by our clan, or perhaps merely a form of rumor,

Over the years, there have been many legends surrounding Emei Mountain.”

“What about the real situation?”

“I do not wish to hide from Brother Chen that in my younger years, I too was arrogant, thinking that others were foolish for not comprehending anything, and that I certainly could. However, a visit to Emei Mountain was seriously disappointing.”

“The Emei mountain range isn’t particularly high or low, quite ordinary, surrounded by thin Primordial Energy, unsuitable for Martial Artists to cultivate. As for that so-called Nameless Heavenly Stele, in my view, it’s just a Mortal Stone, hmm… albeit slightly harder.”

“Whether it truly connects to a large array, I do not know. I once tried to move the stone but returned without success. Nowadays, few venture to Emei Mountain, mostly some hunters and villagers from below the mountain.

If Brother Chen is here for the Heavenly Stele, it’s best not to hold too high a hope,” Shangguan Yu sincerely advised.

He was speaking from his own personal experience, without any falsehood.

“Thanks for letting me know, Brother Shangguan. Actually, I am just here to look around Emei Mountain; frankly, I am here at someone’s request, looking for an old acquaintance.”

When it came to making up stories, Chen Yuan did not need to think much; the words just flowed out.

“If Brother Chen has the leisure, you might as well try to comprehend it, who knows, you might actually grasp something…” Shangguan Yu said, eventually laughing himself.

Over the centuries, countless people have tried to comprehend it. Chen Yuan was not the son of heaven; how could he possibly comprehend anything?

That’s absolutely impossible!

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