The prayer bead’s emergence shook the entire world.

A group of seasoned Old Ancestors looked terrified, utterly shocked.

“A Buddhist relic!”

If it were an ordinary prayer bead, it wouldn’t have caused such a stir among these powerful figures. The patterns on the bead and the supreme Buddhist authority it exuded were enough to determine its value—it was undoubtedly the world-stabilizing treasure of the Buddhist Sect of the Eastern Land.

How could such a treasure fall into the hands of a youngster?

Even if we take a step back, the prayer bead appearing in the world should have been through the hands of a Buddha’s child!

How could it end up with someone unrelated to the Buddhist Sect?

In an instant, the power of the prayer bead shielded Chen Qingyuan and the others, relieving Wu Junyan of his pressure.

“This is…” Wu Junyan stared at the prayer bead in Chen Qingyuan’s palm, his eyes flashing with astonishment.

The Buddha’s child bowed devoutly towards the prayer bead.

The Buddha’s child could guess Chen Qingyuan’s intentions. After all, with their abilities, the only way to protect Wu Junyan was to use such a world-shaking item.

“You’ve lived so many years, and you still bully the younger generation?”

Chen Qingyuan stepped forward, ignoring the astonishment of the powerful figures around, and said mockingly.

The old man with the cane didn’t feel ashamed; he quickly steadied his emotions, his face cold, his voice hoarse: “I am not bullying the younger generation; I just need to curb the arrogance of the young and teach them to respect their elders.”

“Heh.” Chen Qingyuan had already contacted the Academy, and his current task was to stall for time. As for escaping with Wu Junyan, with so many big bosses present, there was no chance of success: “What relationship do you have with my brother that gives you the right to discipline him?”

“Do I need to explain my actions to a youngster like you?”

The old man with the cane snorted coldly, unintentionally releasing a bit of pressure.

Fortunately, with the prayer bead’s protection, Chen Qingyuan and the others were not oppressed, standing firm in the starry sky, unmoved like a mountain.

“Abusing your seniority.” Chen Qingyuan mocked, sneering: “You’re just relying on living a few more years than us, bullying the young. If we were the same age, I could slap ten of you to death.”

“Impudent!”

Hearing this, the old man with the cane was enraged, gripping his cane tightly, the void around him collapsing and shattering, his aura overwhelming.

With the prayer bead protecting the Dao, Chen Qingyuan remained unscathed, staring indifferently at the crowd.

The older generation frowned, feeling that the young people nowadays were too arrogant, not knowing how to restrain themselves.

Moreover, everyone was pondering a question: why was the world-stabilizing treasure of the Buddhist Sect in Chen Qingyuan’s hands?

“Perhaps it belongs to the Buddha’s child from the Eastern Land, revealed through Chen Qingyuan.”

This logic didn’t quite make sense. If it were truly the Buddha’s child’s item, they could have used it themselves; there was no reason for it to be in Chen Qingyuan’s hands. However, apart from this excuse, everyone couldn’t think of a more reasonable explanation.

The young Heaven’s Pride who attended the Hundred Veins Banquet were shocked, not thinking that Chen Qingyuan was boasting, but rather stating a fact.

They all knew how monstrous Chen Qingyuan’s strength was. When the old man with the cane from No-Dao Cliff was young, he couldn’t even compete for the position of Holy Son. If they were the same age, he definitely couldn’t beat Chen Qingyuan.

“Kid, where did you get this prayer bead?”

A powerful figure asked, his tone serious, with a hint of unquestionable authority.

“None of your business.”

Chen Qingyuan was very displeased with the attitude of these old fellows. Clearly, they wanted to seize the great fortune from Wu Junyan, yet they still put on a sanctimonious facade.

“You…” The powerful figure was choked by his words, glaring angrily, wanting to speak but stopping.

So brave!

The peers were all stunned.

Chen Qingyuan, are you planning not to return to the Northern Wilderness alive?

The thought simultaneously popped into the minds of the younger generation, unable to understand Chen Qingyuan’s suicidal behavior.

“This matter clearly has nothing to do with Chen Qingyuan. Is it worth risking his life for so-called friendship?”

Many couldn’t understand this, thinking Chen Qingyuan was somewhat foolish.

“No matter how high the talent, it’s useless if the evildoer doesn’t grow up.”

In this world, strength is the most important.

“How dare he!”

Provoking the powerful figures of the Imperial Province left the young people dumbfounded, their hearts pounding.

Wu Junyan, standing beside him, was also stunned, quickly stepping forward to Chen Qingyuan’s side.

“Brother Chen, I don’t want to drag you into this.”

Wu Junyan didn’t want to implicate others because of himself, feeling guilty.

“Shut up, stop being so sentimental, how many times have I told you this.”

Chen Qingyuan glared at him, his expression serious.

Wu Junyan immediately fell silent, secretly vowing that if there were a next life, he would repay Chen Qingyuan’s brotherly affection. As for this life, it seemed to be coming to an end.

With a group of top powerful figures present, Wu Junyan saw no hope of leaving alive.

Handing over the Emperor’s weapon fragment could indeed get them out. However, the fragment had already fused into Wu Junyan’s body. To extract it, he would have to cripple his cultivation or even kill him.

In the future, when Wu Junyan’s strength grew, he might be able to summon the Emperor’s weapon fragment.

But for now, he couldn’t do it.

“I don’t want to waste words with you. Hand over the Emperor’s weapon fragment.”

The old man with the cane assumed a high and mighty posture, speaking loudly.

The Emperor’s weapon fragment was tied to ancient historical traces, its value priceless, hard for one person to possess. The old fellows from the Imperial Province maintained silence on the surface, but were having intense discussions in secret.

Finally, the top powerful figures reluctantly reached an agreement: whoever obtained the Emperor’s weapon fragment could send people to study it, but it couldn’t be kept for oneself.

The old man with the cane from No-Dao Cliff was merely conveying the intentions of the heroes of the Imperial Province.

“The Emperor’s weapon fragment has already fused with my brother; it can’t be handed over.” Chen Qingyuan shouted: “The fortune of the Hundred Veins Banquet belongs to those who are destined. What right do you old stubborns have to take it away? If that’s the case, can other powerful figures also follow suit and seize the juniors’ fortunes?”

“This matter is different from other fortunes and cannot be mixed together. The historical gap needs the Emperor’s weapon fragment to unravel the mystery. As long as you are willing to hand it over, I am willing to offer some compensation.”

The old man with the cane tried to save face, forcibly explaining.

Wu Junyan, not good with words, remained silent.

“Bullshit compensation!” Chen Qingyuan couldn’t let his brother be humiliated, cursing: “I’ll take your life and offer a stick of incense afterward, how about that? If you can do it, I’ll make Wu Junyan cripple his cultivation, forcibly extract the Emperor’s weapon fragment, and give it to the world.”

The old man with the cane turned livid, his hands clenched, wishing he could tear Chen Qingyuan’s mouth to pieces.

Unfortunately, with the prayer bead protecting the Dao, the old man with the cane couldn’t make a move against Chen Qingyuan, otherwise, he wouldn’t have held back.

“Kid, don’t think that with the protection of the Buddhist Sect’s treasure, I can’t do anything to you.”

The old man with the cane ignored Chen Qingyuan’s words, threatening coldly.

“Then you can try.”

Chen Qingyuan shouted.

Then, he whispered a sound transmission to the Buddha’s child: “How long can this prayer bead hold?”

He wasn’t sure how strong the prayer bead was.

“Even if more than ten top powerful figures attack, they can’t break the prayer bead’s barrier in a short time.”

The Buddha’s child replied.

“That’s good.”

Hearing this, Chen Qingyuan felt slightly relieved.

Old Master, if you don’t come soon, you’ll only see your beloved disciple’s corpse.

Chen Qingyuan silently prayed, hoping his master could arrive quickly, so they could have a chance to leave.