Translator: CinderTL
The two Chen Zilus were identical, without a single discernible difference, both possessing unparalleled beauty.
"Perceptive Insight," Jiang Ye murmured, his eyes flashing with a sudden light. Instantly, the two women transformed into two streaks of light—one bright, one dark.
Swiftly.
"Senior Sister," Jiang Ye said, turning to the bright streak of light.
"How did you figure it out?" Chen Zilu's delicate face showed a hint of surprise. This was indeed her true form.
But Jiang Ye hadn't used psychic power to probe.
He had identified her true form with his naked eyes alone? This astonished her.
Her innate ability allowed her to create clones perfectly identical to herself, even their origin auras indistinguishable, differing only in life level.
How had Jiang Ye seen through this?
"Intuition," Jiang Ye replied with a slight smile. "Senior Sister, in my eyes, you're unique. Even ten thousand clones couldn't compare."
Chen Zilu's cheeks flushed crimson, and she couldn't resist rolling her eyes at him. "Here you go again. Would you die if you didn't say such things?"
Despite her words, the corners of her rosy lips curved upward slightly, clearly pleased by his flattery.
"Alright," Chen Zilu said quickly, trying to hide the sudden blush that had crept onto her delicate face. "Let's go."
"Yeah, let's go," Jiang Ye replied, grabbing her small hand and pulling her out of the room.
A few seconds later, they appeared in the White Dragon University's spaceport.
"Why are we here?" Chen Zilu asked, her pretty face showing confusion.
"Look over there," Jiang Ye pointed into the distance.
In the center of the spaceport hovered a massive starship. Its hull was crafted from liquid silver-blue metal, stretching nearly a hundred meters in length. Energy wing membranes shimmered on either side of the ship, radiating a dazzling light.
A private starship!
"Is that... a third-tier star professional's vessel?" Chen Zilu exclaimed in surprise.
She had already noticed the three golden stars emblazoned on the ship's bow, the insignia of a third-tier star professional.
However, Chen Zilu wasn't entirely surprised.
While third-tier star professionals were rare, White Dragon University was a hub for powerful individuals, making the presence of such a figure not entirely unexpected.
But the very next moment, Jiang Ye pulled her toward the ship.
As they approached within a hundred meters, the starship seemed to sense their presence automatically.
Rumble~ Hiss! The massive hangar door swung open, releasing a cloud of white vapor.
Whoosh!
Jiang Ye swiftly pulled Chen Zilu into the spaceship.
"Jiang Ye," Chen Zilu exclaimed, her face incredulous. "You've become a third-tier star professional? When did this happen?"
"About a month ago, right after I returned to Blue Star," Jiang Ye replied with a smile.
"You kept this from me for so long!" Chen Zilu huffed, but her eyes quickly lit up as she took in the luxurious interior of the spacious cabin.
"Third-tier star professionals require at least a sixth breakthrough to qualify," Chen Zilu said, her voice filled with excitement. "How did you achieve this so quickly?"
"Mm-hmm."
"Senior sister, it's not even you who became a third-tier star professional. Why are you so happy?" Jiang Ye couldn't help but chuckle.
"I'm happy, so what?" Chen Zilu retorted, rolling her eyes. "Mind your own business, junior."
She understood the immense prestige associated with being a third-tier star professional. The higher Jiang Ye's status rose, the greater her joy.
As for the reason? She couldn't quite explain it.
As long as Jiang Ye was doing well, she would be happy.
"Let's set course," Jiang Ye said. "Destination: the Chen Clan, a transcendent family."
"Acknowledged. Initiating automatic navigation," a mechanical female voice announced from the cockpit. "Destination: the Chen Clan."
"This?" Chen Zilu's delicate face was filled with astonishment.
The locations of transcendent families were always kept highly secret, completely unknown to ordinary people.
Yet this spaceship was capable of automatic navigation, clearly indicating that the vehicles of third-tier star professionals possessed extraordinary privileges.
"Third-tier star professionals are truly different," Chen Zilu murmured inwardly, her understanding of them limited. Today marked her first real glimpse into their world.
Buzz!
The spaceship's hatch slowly closed.
In the next instant, the starship shot skyward, becoming a mere black speck in the sky within a single second.
The Chen Clan, a transcendent family, resided in a mysterious region of Donghai Province.
Normally, this area remained hidden within a cluster of floating mountains, invisible to the naked eye. Anyone passing by would scarcely notice its presence.
But today, the region was fully revealed. Magnificent palaces stood suspended in the air, radiating dazzling brilliance.
Most striking of all, at the heart of this palatial complex, towered an ancient tree that pierced the clouds. Its crimson bark pulsed with a sacred aura, radiating an aura of divine being.
"The Blood Jade Divine Tree," Jiang Ye murmured, standing in the starship's cabin. He could see the colossal tree looming in the distance.
Boom! The starship accelerated rapidly, then decelerated sharply as it approached an open-air landing platform.
Buzz! The spaceship's hatch hissed open.
"Let's go," Chen Zilu said. "The banquet should be starting soon. I'll take you there."
"Alright," Jiang Ye nodded.
Boom! Boom!
The pair shot out of the hatch, transforming into two streaks of Flowing Light as they soared toward the depths of the mountains.
Just seconds later, they arrived before a majestic palace.
The two streaks of Flowing Light arced across the sky and landed gracefully on the ground.
Inside the palace, numerous figures had already gathered. Their auras were powerful, most of them being high-realm experts.
Jiang Ye and Chen Zilu approached the palace entrance.
Before they could enter, a middle-aged man appeared at the doorway, smiling. "Zilu, you've finally arrived."
He then turned to Jiang Ye. "And this is...?"
"He's my junior brother, Jiang Ye," Chen Zilu replied. "And this is my father."
"Uncle, it's an honor to meet you," Jiang Ye said immediately.
The middle-aged man, Chen Yuan, nodded imperceptibly, his gaze scrutinizing Jiang Ye.
Junior brother?
Bringing him to the longevity banquet... This kid must be Zilu's sweetheart, Chen Yuan thought to himself.
Bringing an outsider to the Chen Family Patriarch's longevity banquet? Such a precedent had never been set within the clan.
At that moment, Chen Zilu spoke calmly, as if sensing her father's thoughts. "The ancestor invited him."
"The ancestor?" Chen Yuan's eyes widened in surprise.
"Uncle," Jiang Ye suddenly said, "It's our first meeting, and I didn't prepare a proper gift. Please accept this token."
With a flick of his wrist, Jiang Ye conjured a fourth-tier treasure.
Chen Yuan glanced at the treasure but made no move to accept it.
"No need for gifts," Chen Yuan said, shaking his head. "I don't stand on ceremony."
"Since you were invited by the ancestor, you are considered an honored guest. Please take a seat in the front row."
Jiang Ye was mildly surprised but said nothing more.
"Thank you, Uncle Chen." He withdrew the treasure and entered the grand hall with Chen Zilu.
Chen Yuan watched their retreating figures, his brow furrowing slightly.
"That Zhou Family brat is here too."
"Why did the ancestor invite both sides?" Chen Yuan's frown deepened. "If the Zhou Family sees this, wouldn't they..."
As a high-ranking member of the Chen Clan, Chen Yuan understood that the conflict between Zhou Xingkong and Chen Zilu wasn't merely a matter between juniors. It was a decision made by the Zhou Family's elders and certain Chen Clan veterans, tied to the Chen Clan's grand strategy for the next century.
Many Chen Clan powerhouses maintained friendly relations with the Zhou Family.
But Jiang Ye's presence threatened to disrupt the harmony between the two clans.
"Never mind," Chen Yuan sighed inwardly. "The ancestor must have his reasons for this. I shouldn't meddle and risk upsetting Zilu again."
He knew that while the Chen Clan was divided into numerous elder factions, as long as the Chen Family Patriarch lived, his word remained law.
(End of the Chapter)
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