Chapter 399
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Chapter 399: Hidden Dragon Guards
Duan Chenfeng raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Ye Yun. Ye Yun shook his head slightly, showing no trust toward Duan Guangchen.
Duan Chenfeng hesitated. He’d always considered himself a rare genius, but after years in the Heavenly Sword Sect, he’d met countless outstanding geniuses. Ye Yun, Murong Wuqing, Shen Mo, Chen Tianyun, the Su sisters—all surpassed him in talent. Even Yu Minghong, known for defense, matched him.
Now, hearing Duan Guangchen offer all heavenly materials, earthly treasures, secret techniques, and the throne, his heart stirred with temptation.
Ye Yun frowned. “Duan Shixiong, think carefully.”
Duan Chenfeng inhaled deeply. “I’ve decided. I’ll accept.”
Duan Guangchen smiled, clapping Duan Chenfeng’s shoulder. “Your talent is decent, and the Ancestor’s guidance ensures your path to the Golden Core stage. But this requires vast training resources—hard to obtain alone. With the kingdom’s support, even the pill breaking and rebirth becomes possible. The throne is yours.”
Duan Chenfeng nodded. With royal resources, his cultivation would recover swiftly, reaching the Golden Core stage soon.
Ye Yun’s unease deepened as he watched.
“Tomorrow, I’ll pass you the throne and depart for the Great Qin Empire,” Duan Guangchen declared, gazing westward.
Duan Chenfeng turned to Ye Yun, excited. “Stay. Let’s reach the Golden Core stage together.”
Ye Yun shook his head. “My path differs. The Cleansing Immortal Heart Technique demands excessive resources and perfect balance between true qi and body. The Jin Kingdom’s too small.”
“You’re going to the Great Qin Empire too?” Duan Chenfeng pressed.
Ye Yun nodded.
Duan Guangchen brightened. “Join me, Ye Yun.”
“No. I walk alone,” Ye Yun said coldly.
Duan Guangchen chuckled. “The teleportation array needs monthly rest. Who goes first?”
“You,” Ye Yun snapped.
“Understandable.” Duan Guangchen grinned. “I’ll depart first.”
Anticipation lit Duan Guangchen’s face. The Great Qin Empire’s records described Golden Core experts as commoners, Nascent Soul masters abundant, and sects harboring beings beyond that realm. More intriguingly, even this empire wasn’t the continent’s heart—a greater dynasty loomed above it.
Ye Yun knew Duan Guangchen’s craving for this vast cultivators’ world. But abandoning all resources? Impossible. A king who’d outsmarted seven princes wouldn’t surrender power lightly.
Yet Duan Chenfeng clung to hope. The promise of nationwide resources eclipsed his usual caution.
As Duan Guangchen stood beside him, passing the symbolic scepter, Duan Chenfeng’s excitement peaked—visions of rulership and Golden Core glory filling his mind.
Then Duan Guangchen’s eyes flashed strangely. He spun, a piercing gleam shooting toward Duan Chenfeng’s eyes.
Duan Chenfeng jerked back too late. The attack seared his right eye, sharp energy stabbing toward his soul’s depths.
Ye Yun’s fury erupted, lightning crackling around him—but four dark shadows materialized, black mist swirling.
“My Hidden Dragon Guards,” Duan Guangchen announced. “Each at the Seventh Level of Foundation Establishment. Together, their power multiplies tenfold.”
He’d wounded Duan Chenfeng using Soul Power but now focused on Ye Yun. “Duan Chenfeng’s trivial. You’re the real threat.”
“Why hide such force?” Ye Yun hissed.
“They’re elites forged from thousands of cultivators’ blood—meant for shadows. Summoning takes time.” Duan Guangchen smirked. “But victory’s mine.”
The guards closed in, their decade-honed coordination flawless. Duan Guangchen added, “Hualun taught me bloodline extraction. Let’s see why a first-level Foundation Establishment runt holds peak-stage strength.”
Ye Yun’s gaze chilled, his mind eerily calm—the Heart of Immortals and Demons’ influence.
“You think you’ve won?”
