Chapter 247

**Chapter 247: Peace City, Martial Arts Arena**

Upon hearing this, Chen Ansheng’s heart stirred slightly.

Could it be that this woman has an interest in me too?

When he was in the lower realm, he had an extraordinary presence, commanding respect and attracting many women. But in the upper realm, he was just a minor underling; what could make a woman like this interested in him?

Perhaps… he was overthinking it.

“Ahem.” Chen Ansheng cast aside his distractions and respectfully cupped his hands, “Thank you, Great General. I am deeply grateful.”

“Do you think a mere thank you is enough to send me off? Bring something substantial.” Gu Miaoyan replied.

Chen Ansheng immediately took out five hundred ink crystals from his storage bag, but before he could present them, Gu Miaoyan interrupted, “Stop. Do you think I lack this kind of thing? Let’s not beat around the bush; how about you spend a few nights training with me?”

Chen Ansheng’s forehead was marked with several dark lines.

Damn! He had guessed correctly, but why was this woman even more straightforward than he was?

“Um, that doesn’t seem appropriate?”

Chen Ansheng chuckled awkwardly.

Gu Miaoyan’s expression remained cold as she said, “What’s inappropriate? Apart from this skin of yours, what else do you have that I might find appealing? It’s settled then; after the match, I’ll personally instruct you for a few nights.”

This!

Chen Ansheng’s face darkened. This woman was even more eager than Ying Lan; was she really going to force a relationship with him?

Before he could respond, several figures flew into the hall.

“Greetings, Great General.”

It was Fang Chixu and his companions who had arrived.

“Junior Brother Chen, good morning.”

They greeted him.

Ying Lan walked over, pinching Chen Ansheng’s arm and said sweetly, “You’re really something, Chen Junior Brother. Running away right after a bath? What a naughty person, hum!”

At those words, all eyes turned hotly to Chen Ansheng.

A bath?

Was it before or after?

Alas, Junior Brother Chen had ultimately not escaped the clutches of Sister Lan.

As for Gu Miaoyan, she shot a glacial look at Chen Ansheng.

“Everyone is here, let’s depart.”

Gu Miaoyan announced, already drifting towards the entrance of the hall.

Fang Chixu and the others quickly followed.

The group soared away from Chaos Island.

In the air, Fang Chixu still remembered the black-robed cultivator and asked, “Junior Brother Chen, did you observe that black-robed law cultivator last night?”

Chen Ansheng replied, “I spent the night observing and deducing; I have clarified his background.”

“Oh?” Fang Chixu’s eyes brightened, “Then please share, so we can be cautious when the fight starts.”

“It’s not something that can be explained in just a few sentences. I’ll have my methods to protect you all when the time comes; there’s no need for you to worry, Senior Brother Fang,” Chen Ansheng said lightly.

Since Chen Ansheng had said so, Fang Chixu didn’t press further and said, “Alright! The black-robed cultivator is in your hands, Junior Brother Chen. As for those sword cultivators, you don’t even need to help. I’ll take them on six to one!”

After returning to his cave, Fang Chixu had thought long and hard and felt he couldn’t be looked down upon by Chen Ansheng. He had thrown all caution and collaboration to the wind, wanting to display his Chaos True Qi impressively and win Chen Ansheng’s respect.

Chen Ansheng merely nodded politely and said nothing more.

After all, it wouldn’t be him who suffered if things went wrong, so why bother worrying?

About half an hour later, a small island appeared on the sea ahead.

On that island stood a city known as Peace City.

Any cultivator in the Corrupt Dragon Sea knew that Peace City prohibited killing; it was the only truly safe place in the Corrupt Dragon Sea.

When Chen Ansheng entered, he had heard other cultivators mention it, and according to Lady Ziyun, Zhong Li was likely within Peace City.

The four Immortal Kings had chosen this place for the match, which put everyone at ease.

After a short while, under Gu Miaoyan’s lead, Chen Ansheng and the others flew over the city.

Before entering, Gu Miaoyan reminded them to keep a low profile and avoid causing trouble in Peace City.

Then, Chen Ansheng and the others descended into the city.

In Peace City, entry was unrestricted, but one had to undergo questioning and inspection upon exit.

“Senior Brother Fang, do you know who is in charge of Peace City? How is it kept so peaceful?”

Anyone who could come to the Corrupt Dragon Sea was not a good person, and the various Wild Immortal Kings were not easy to handle. It was strange that no one dared to create chaos in Peace City, which piqued Chen Ansheng’s curiosity.

“I haven’t seen the person, but I’ve heard that a peak master known as the Snow-Haired Elder is guarding the city,” Fang Chixu replied.

“No wonder, just from the name, it sounds impressive.” Chen Ansheng smacked his lips.

Soon, their group arrived in front of a martial arts arena.

This was the designated spot for factions to engage in matches.

By paying a set amount of ink crystals, one could use the venue for dueling.

Of course, the rule against killing was unbreakable, at any time, by anyone.

Upon entering the arena, under the guidance of the attendants, Chen Ansheng and the others stepped into a special fighting space.

As soon as they entered, several overwhelming and suffocating strands of immortal consciousness swept over Chen Ansheng and the others without restraint.

“Damn it! These bastards think they can intimidate us just because our Master isn’t here!” Fang Chixu whispered to Chen Ansheng, complaining.

Faced with the might of the Immortal Kings, they felt a soul-crushing tremor as the opposing party blatantly bullied them.

“Hahaha, it’s the arrival of Immortal Yuanyan! Long time no see.”

At that moment, a young man in purple robes holding a paper fan flew over and landed in front of Gu Miaoyan.

Gu Miaoyan’s face was cold, and she remained silent, clearly ignoring him.

This man was an Immortal King named Li Tai’a.

Li Tai’a was a sword cultivator, and thus all his disciples were exceptionally talented sword cultivators as well.

On the other side, a brutish-looking big man sneered and said, “That one is a notorious cold beauty; aside from Han Wei, no one else can win her over. Li Immortal King, don’t waste your time trying to gain her favor; it’s useless.”

Hearing this, Gu Miaoyan immediately became furious and retorted coldly, “A beast is indeed a beast. Even if you ascend to immortality, you cannot change your base nature; you’ll never become human.”

“Impertinent, lowly creature!” The brutish man, who was a demon immortal in his true form as a toad, was particularly angered by being called a beast.

“Toad, you’re clearly in the wrong; you were the one who spoke insolently first, and yet you have the audacity to get angry?” Li Tai’a turned to him, with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes.

The toad took a deep breath, suppressing his urge to kill; after all, they were in Peace City!

“Stop saying useless words; I declare the duel officially begins! Everyone, get on stage and take your beating!” The toad, not wanting to prolong the conversation, made his declaration.