The forbidden forest fell silent.

Including Jiang Chen, everyone stared dumbstruck at Zhao Buzu.

This guy, does he not even show respect to the Si family?

So formidable!

Si Wencheng was bewildered; it was his first time encountering someone so disrespectful, and even boldly stating he was not afraid of the Si family. Even other Supreme Experts wouldn’t say that!

"Senior, are you... Zhao Zun?"

Cheng Huang’er, hearing how he addressed Jiang Chen, tentatively asked.

"Little girl, back at the academy, you wanted to apprentice under me, remember?"

Zhao Buzu glanced at Cheng Huang’er.

"Junior Cheng Huang’er, pays respects to Zhao Zun!"

Cheng Huang’er’s expression changed, quickly clasping her hands in respect.

Zhao Buzu waved his hand at Cheng Huang’er, then turned to Jiang Chen: "Kid, how do you want to handle these two? If you say kill them, we’ll kill them. The Si family can’t bother us."

Everyone around was shocked again, their hearts trembling fiercely.

"Senior, please..."

Si Wencheng quickly spoke up.

"Shut up!"

Zhao Buzu glared at Si Wencheng, his face changed, unable to speak or even move.

Jiang Chen glanced at Si Wencheng and then turned to Cheng Huang’er: "Little princess, you don’t need to give me suggestions, but I want to know what happened, why Elder Shui and Elder Feng acted against these two from Canglan City. Of course, if you want to deceive me, you can try."

"Deceive you? In front of me, who can deceive? Unless the Si Great Emperor comes himself."

Zhao Buzu curled his lips.

"There’s really not much I can say; it’s just some people from Canglan City don’t want my brother to accomplish anything."

Cheng Huang’er glanced at Zhao Buzu and said softly: "Your appearance was reported by my brother; your development, your accomplishments on the Extraterritorial Battlefield, are all credited to my brother. Of course, you won’t be deprived of what you deserve, and if you achieve great merit, after returning from the battlefield, my brother will reward you!"

"Understood!"

Jiang Chen nodded lightly, realizing he was caught in the power struggle over the throne, and passively too!

He shook his head helplessly, glanced at Elder Wu and Elder Feng, and said indifferently: "I need you two seniors to make a Heavenly Dao Blood Oath, promising never to participate or assist in any action against me for life. If you break this oath, all your blood relatives and the entire clan will be destroyed! With your formidable powers, you should be able to represent your clan and swear on your bloodline!"

Elder Wu and Elder Feng’s faces changed. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Once they swore this oath, their clans would have to avoid Jiang Chen, help him in distress, or risk violation. Can they gamble on how the Heavenly Dao distinguishes this?

No, they can’t!

"If you don’t swear, junior has to ask my teacher to kill you. Being targeted by two Above Saints experts leaves anyone uneasy, better be safe than sorry!"

Jiang Chen added.

Si Wencheng’s face slightly changed, he wanted to say something, but he was silenced by Zhao Buzu.

Alas!

With a sigh, Elder Wu and Elder Feng looked deeply at Jiang Chen, then forced a drop of their essence blood to swear the Heavenly Dao Blood Oath!

Buzz!

Two majestic auras descended from above and merged into Elder Wu and Elder Feng’s bodies.

The blood oath was complete!

"Teacher, let them go!"

Jiang Chen spoke softly.

"You kid, so kind-hearted. Letting them go or not doesn’t really solve the problem; those behind them will still target you."

Zhao Buzu shook his head, tossing, sending the two Above Saints experts flying like balls.

"You get lost too!"

Bang!

With a dull thud, Zhao Buzu waved his sleeve and Si Wencheng was also sent flying, leaving behind a spatter of blood.

Everyone was taken aback; this wasn’t just talk; he really dared to act against the Si family members!

"Teacher, I understand, but next time, I’ll kill!"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly: "I’ve given face to the Great Emperor; as for others, except the Crown Prince, Princess Chang, and the Little Princess, other Si family members mean nothing to me. I don’t know them anyway."

"Haha, well said!"

Zhao Buzu laughed heartily, waving his hand, the blood Si Wencheng spat lighting up with a blood glow, instantly forming a dim droplet of blood.

Buzz!

Zhao Buzu emitted a dazzling golden light, which quickly disappeared, the blood droplet acquiring a thread of Golden Radiance.

He flicked his finger, sending the blood droplet towards Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen didn’t block, allowing the droplet to enter his heart.

"Whenever the Si family members target you, I’ll feel it."

Zhao Buzu smiled lightly, then placed his hand on Jiang Chen’s head.

"Guardianship isn’t about always helping you against enemies, otherwise you’d rely on me too much, hindering your true experience."

While roughly rubbing Jiang Chen’s hair, he said: "I’m not giving you any spatial transmission items, you have enough methods to survive, but remember, as Zhao Buzu’s student, fear no one except the Great Emperor!"

"Teacher, I respect the Great Emperor, admire him, but don’t fear him! No need!"

Jiang Chen smiled calmly.

Everyone was slightly taken aback, even Cheng Huang’er looked at Jiang Chen with surprise.

Zhao Buzu was surprised too, then showed a hint of appreciation, laughing wildly: "Haha! Haha... well said! With such a mindset, transcendence is within reach!"

Swish!

A blur, Zhao Buzu’s figure vanished, his voice echoing: "Kid, remember, once you return from the Extraterritorial Battlefield, come to me, I’ll take you to snatch some treasures!"

Meanwhile, in Jiang Chen’s mind, Zhao Buzu’s voice sounded: "Yu Fei, I know you don’t want me to know your presence, rest assured, I won’t risk retrieving those items, chaos is coming, being a Primordial Spirit is better, at least, there’s no need to fight anymore!"

Jiang Chen was slightly stunned, his consciousness entering the Sea of Consciousness to glance at Yan Yufei.

Yan Yufei’s eyelids moved slightly, not looking directly, only muttering in her heart: This guy, is he so strong now?

"Jiang Chen."

A shout reached Jiang Chen, snapping his consciousness back.

Floating before him were over thirty Space Rings.

"Kid, teacher hasn’t given you much; these are yours. If anyone dares to rob, I’ll beat them to a pulp!"

Again, a shout echoed, this time seemingly penetrating space, indicating Zhao Buzu had gone far away.

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, reached out his hand to collect the Space Rings.

There was the ring of a Saint Monarch and a Saint Pinnacle; the treasures inside would probably be frighteningly abundant.