Chapter 2405 Pressure
"The more people there are, the more lively it is."
The Faceless Man was slightly expectant.
"Aren't you afraid of becoming someone else's stepping stone?"
Chen Qingyuan said something rather offensive.
"If someone can trample me under their feet, that's their skill."
In this dog-eat-dog world, how could the Faceless Man be unaware of his own limitations?
"May you have a smooth journey and succeed in your pursuit of the Tao."
Chen Qingyuan sincerely wishes you well.
"If I laugh last, I will ensure your life is safe."
Out of consideration for Chen Qingyuan's courteous manners, the Faceless Man made a promise.
"Thank you, senior."
Although the promise wasn't of much value, it showed the Faceless Man's goodwill, and Chen Qingyuan expressed his gratitude.
At least for now, the Faceless Men won't be his enemies. What the future holds, no one knows.
Anxious, the faceless man stopped talking to Chen Qingyuan, faced the eerie black mist, and strode forward.
clatter! clatter!
The faceless man walked with a steady gait, and the mournful laughter of a wronged spirit often emanated from his body.
Looking at his back, he resembled the White Impermanence from a supernatural tale in the mortal world—a figure from hell, guiding wandering souls.
Swish!
After a few steps, the faceless man stepped into the eerie black mist.
He stepped inside, and beneath his feet was a platform covered with countless runes.
Standing on the platform, the faceless man remained calm. His attention was entirely focused on the Origin Dao Leaf at the core, eager to obtain a piece, study it carefully, and refine it into his body.
From this moment on, the Faceless Man officially entered the game.
He glanced at Lu Hansheng and the others inside the chessboard, completely unconcerned.
"Who is this?"
"What a terrifying smell."
"They must be visitors from beyond the realm, whose strength far surpasses ours."
"How terrifying!"
Lu Hansheng, Shen Wuyun, and the others were unaware of what was happening outside the situation. Suddenly, they saw an unparalleled being with imperial might as well as a prison, and their hearts were shaken and filled with fear and unease.
Fan Chen, who had been in a deep sleep, was also awakened by this terrifying imperial aura. When he opened his eyes, he realized that what he had just seen was an illusion, a dream, a mirage.
In Fan Chen's dream, he had already touched upon the opportunity for immortality and was about to reach a height that countless powerful people could not achieve even with their entire lives' efforts, which filled him with immense excitement.
Unfortunately, the dream ended, and Fan Chen had to face reality.
"Who... is this being?"
Fan Chen immediately looked at the faceless man, his heart trembling violently. A sense of crisis washed over him like a tidal wave, making him feel suffocated as if he were drowning, which was extremely uncomfortable.
The platform where the faceless man was located did not drift in all directions, but slowly moved towards the core area.
Only the truly elite are qualified to discuss the Dao with Mu Cangyan.
As they approached the Origin of the Dao Leaf, the ripples on the Faceless Heart Lake grew more and more numerous.
An opportunity to achieve immortality!
Close at hand!
The Faceless Man had seriously considered the question of whether to actually steal it; the probability of success was almost zero.
Since the other party dared to put on such a show, they must have made thorough preparations. If it were to be snatched away by someone else just like that, then Mu Cangyan's painstaking planning would be nothing but a joke.
Upon reaching a certain point, the platform stopped, still tens of thousands of feet away from the core area.
Observing the Primordial Dao Leaf within the radiant barrier at close range, the Faceless Man wanted to make a move more than once. Each time such a thought arose, he forcibly suppressed it.
The faceless man stared ahead, deep in thought and silent.
Mu Cangyan has not yet appeared, presumably waiting for other guests.
Several days later, two extremely terrifying sovereign powers swept across the Upper Star System.
Chen Qingyuan sensed the immense and fierce power, his brows furrowed, his expression solemn, and he muttered to himself, "Another distinguished guest has arrived."
In less than half an incense stick's time, Li Qiong, with his full head of golden hair and heroic and aloof demeanor, and Hong Yan, with her white hair, appeared together.
The two set off from the Northern Wilderness and sped forward.
They didn't linger for a moment, afraid of missing out on a great opportunity.
Lured by the prospect of immortality, the two traveled at breakneck speed, completely disregarding the myriad beings they encountered along the way. The faint trace of imperial rule they emitted claimed countless lives.
The small number of survivors were severely injured and suffered terribly.
If one were to look back along the path the two had taken, one could see thousands upon thousands of shattered life-bearing stars, and the screams of countless races seemed to still echo throughout the universe, filled with unbearable grief.
They are nothing but ordinary ants; it doesn't matter how many die.
The two were only concerned with the path to immortality; they would never care about the life or death of an ant. In ordinary times, if they were in a good mood, they might take care of it as a favor.
"finally reached!"
Li Qiong wore a brocade robe and stood on a star map, exuding a vast and majestic aura.
"It may grant immortality."
The old woman, her face covered in wrinkles, gazed at the black mist and caught a glimpse of the illusory image of the Origin Dao Leaf. Her pale lips trembled slightly with excitement.
After observing Yuan Shi Dao Ye for a few moments, Li Qiong and Hong Yan finally turned their attention to Chen Qingyuan.
The two noticed Chen Qingyuan's unusual situation and were particularly surprised: "What's going on with this person?"
Despite having the body of a quasi-emperor, he was surrounded by mysterious imperial runes.
Such a bizarre situation is unprecedented.
The two used their pupil techniques to scrutinize Chen Qingyuan with condescending gazes.
Chen Qingyuan was not intimidated and stared back at the two peak figures.
Boom!
Then, Li Qiong stepped in front of Chen Qingyuan, exuding a hint of imperial aura, intentionally testing him.
Li Qiong wanted to see if the person in front of her was just pretending or if they really existed.
"You are being rather rude."
Chen Qingyuan stared at Li Qiong at close range, withstanding the oppressive aura, his face expressionless, and rebuked her.
Even though the opponent was a peak existence, Chen Qingyuan did not show the slightest fear. He had previously addressed the Faceless Man as a senior because the other party had no intention of making a move, and it was only right to treat him with respect.
The guests who came this time did not say a word but mobilized the Junwei to exert pressure. If Chen Qingyuan showed weakness, he would most likely be further pressured.
This person remained completely unmoved and unharmed.
Seeing that Chen Qingyuan was unaffected, Li Qiong's cold expression changed slightly, clearly showing surprise and disbelief.
Hong Yan's cloudy eyes flashed with a sharp light. She never expected that there would be such a genius in the world. This was the first time she had ever seen one like him: "An interesting fellow."
"Chen Qingyuan is known to the world as Your Excellency. I originally thought that the world was ignorant and did not know the truth. Now it seems that the rumors are true."
Li Qiong already had a basic understanding of Shenzhou, so she naturally knew what Chen Qingyuan looked like. Her actions just now were to test Chen Qingyuan's abilities.
By being able to withstand such overwhelming power without changing his expression, Chen Qingyuan had already proven his strength.
"so what?"
Although Chen Qingyuan enjoys making friends, he will not back down on matters of principle. The more assertive the other party's attitude, the less he can back down.
If it really came down to a fight with such a being, Chen Qingyuan would indeed be no match, but taking a few blows and waiting for the Taiwei Emperor to come to his aid wouldn't be difficult.
