Chapter 64: The World of the Powerful Is Indeed Insane

"This woman is truly beautiful!" Everyone present, including Chen Changsheng himself, was astonished by Donggong Qianxue's beauty.

Donggong Qianxue was renowned as the most beautiful woman of the Spring and Autumn era, unmatched in appearance. As one of the most esteemed ladies of the Sacred Nation of Spring and Autumn, every gesture exuded an unparalleled aristocratic grace. Even now, when her heart was in turmoil, that noble aura did not fade in the slightest.

Soon, Donggong Qianxue’s gaze landed on the gigantic stone sword lying on the ground. She exclaimed, "The Heaven-Slaying Sword Array—how could it be tossed here like this?"

She was nearly beside herself. The Heaven-Slaying Sword Array was the national treasure of the Sacred Nation of Spring and Autumn, yet now it had been discarded so carelessly. She could hardly believe her eyes: the divine artifact of her country, treated as mere waste!

"Oh, so you recognize the Heaven-Slaying Sword Array," Chen Changsheng said with a faint smile, unaware of Donggong Qianxue's identity. "Just now, the little princess's scoundrel father brought this stone sword to kill me. I have no idea why he wanted me dead, but I turned him to ashes."

He continued candidly, "If I may speak frankly, this Heaven-Slaying Sword Array is quite ugly. What sort of shoddy craftsmanship produced this? It's pitted and rough. And its power—well, it's hardly impressive. Heaven-slaying? More like ant-slaying."

Donggong Qianxue and Nalan Ruoshui’s hearts trembled violently. They stared at Chen Changsheng in terror. Did he really regard the Heaven-Slaying Sword Array as nothing but filth?

This legendary Young Master Chen was indeed a sage—frightening beyond measure!

Seeing their fearful expressions, Chen Changsheng shook his head helplessly. "I'm just a mere mortal, nothing special. I simply used a trump card to destroy that wretched Bing Changtian."

His modesty was terrifying in itself. If he was a mere mortal, what did that make them—ants?

Donggong Qianxue and Nalan Ruoshui were utterly astonished, their bodies damp with fragrant sweat.

Shock upon shock!

"Hehe, that's right. Young Master Chen is just a mortal, preferring seclusion and disdaining worldly entanglements," Mu Wanqing, who understood Chen Changsheng's temperament best, quickly explained, casting a meaningful look at Donggong Qianxue and Nalan Ruoshui.

Donggong Qianxue and Nalan Ruoshui exchanged bewildered glances. What did that mean?

"You need not worry about the matter of the Southern Domain Prince," Chen Changsheng said, with a welcoming smile. "Since fate has brought you here, allow me to introduce myself. I am Chen Changsheng—most people call me Young Master Chen. This is my daughter, Chen Die’er."

Both women were stunning, especially the one adorned with a phoenix coronet, her noble bearing reminiscent of a princess from ancient palaces. How could he not be hospitable?

Faced with such beauty, only a eunuch could be indifferent!

"I am Nalan Ruoshui, an elder of the Holy Sword Sect," Nalan Ruoshui said respectfully, recovering from her shock. She glanced at Donggong Qianxue, intending to introduce her, but Donggong Qianxue hastily interrupted with a respectful bow. "I am Donggong Qianxue—greetings, Young Master Chen."

It was clear she wished to conceal her status as the princess of the Sacred Nation of Spring and Autumn, for fear that her identity would cause complications.

"No need for formality," Chen Changsheng waved his hand. "Let yourselves be comfortable."

"Yes, sisters, do relax," Huangfu Meng, like Mu Wanqing, was experienced and quickly added, "Young Master Chen is just a ‘mere mortal,’ not fond of excessive ceremony."

Donggong Qianxue and Nalan Ruoshui glanced at each other, baffled. The legendary Young Master Chen was nothing like they had imagined—young, handsome, and approachable, without the aloofness of a reclusive master.

Returning to simplicity.

Both thought of this phrase at once, and their admiration for Chen Changsheng grew deeper still.

Young Master Chen’s presence was truly extraordinary—he had seen through the world, now living as a mortal, secluded here.

"Young Master Chen, this stone sword is the national treasure of the Sacred Nation of Spring and Autumn, and now it’s…" Donggong Qianxue summoned her courage at last. "Yet you’ve left it lying here so carelessly—it’s just too…"

"Too what?" Chen Changsheng shook his head. "I don’t understand how such a shabby stone sword could be your nation’s treasure. The dynasty must be rather impoverished. I was thinking of carving it into a pair of stone lions for my gate."

Donggong Qianxue and Nalan Ruoshui’s hearts trembled yet again.

He—he was actually going to carve the Heaven-Slaying Sword Array into stone lions?!

Heavens, the world of the powerful was indeed mad beyond measure!

Donggong Qianxue recovered from her shock, coughing lightly and addressing Chen Changsheng, "Young Master Chen, please hear me out…"

Chen Changsheng looked at her in confusion. "What is it, Miss Donggong? Speak."

"It’s like this…" Donggong Qianxue swallowed. "My father serves as an official in the imperial court and is custodian of the Heaven-Slaying Sword Array. Before the Southern Domain Prince’s celebration, the sword array was tricked from him. If it is lost, my father will be held responsible."

So she was a second-generation official; her father served in the imperial court, which explained her noble aura.

Understanding, Chen Changsheng rubbed his brow thoughtfully. "Miss Donggong, the Heaven-Slaying Sword Array is so useless—why does your father insist on keeping it? Frankly, I’d rather just carve it into stone lions. As for your nation’s treasure, perhaps it’s best to find something more suitable, so as not to embarrass the Sacred Nation of Spring and Autumn."

Donggong Qianxue was dumbfounded. She thought, the Heaven-Slaying Sword Array may be trash in Young Master Chen’s eyes, but its power is formidable!

Everyone present watched Chen Changsheng with pounding hearts, not daring to interrupt.

She waved her hand and smiled helplessly, "Young Master Chen, not every item can serve as a national treasure—it’s tied to a nation’s destiny. So the Heaven-Slaying Sword Array truly cannot be lost…"

She bit her lip. "Young Master Chen, if you agree to return the Heaven-Slaying Sword Array to me, I’ll grant any request you make."

A gasp went up among those present.

Donggong Qianxue was a princess of the Sacred Nation of Spring and Autumn!

"Any request?" Chen Changsheng was slightly taken aback. Such words could easily be misconstrued.

His gaze lingered on Donggong Qianxue’s shapely figure, and she grew tense, her heart pounding wildly.