Chapter 662 The Empress Is Jealous

A massive gourd filled with healing pills-each one an exceedingly precious treasure-truly startled everyone present.

"These are Bone Coagulation Pills. Take them to heal the injured disciples first."

"If this isn't enough, come find me again."

Chu Chen said to the female disciple.

"Yes."

After accepting the gourd, the female disciple of the Sacred Flame Imperial Palace quickly withdrew. Before leaving, she did not forget to close the door behind her.

As she slipped away, she added, "Palace Master, please continue."

"Continue what nonsense!"

Lin Shuwang glared at the retreating girl.

"Shall we continue?"

Chu Chen looked at Lin Shuwang with a cheeky smile, making a playful motion to pounce on her.

"We just finished a round, and you want more? You never have enough!"

"Even if distance makes the heart grow fonder, you can't just toss a person around like this!"

Lin Shuwang, a domineering Empress of her generation, currently revealed the shy demeanor of a delicate young maiden.

Looking at Lin Shuwang in this state, Chu Chen found her incredibly endearing.

"I really prefer you like this."

"Alright, let's discuss serious matters."

"You must have noticed that Feng Tianxiang possessed the Undying Divine Phoenix Physique. I have already swallowed his entire cultivation base, and now that Undying Divine Phoenix Physique is mine."

"Since you possess the Undying God Phoenix Physique, I think we can enter Secluded Cultivation for dual cultivation to see if we can break through even further on our current foundations."

"I believe it won't be an issue!"

Chu Chen said with a confident expression.

"I also believe it won't be an issue."

"However, there is another matter I want to discuss, and you are not allowed to brush it off with a joke."

As she said this, Lin Shuwang's gaze grew exceptionally serious.

It made Chu Chen wonder if he had committed some grave mistake.

"I have heard all about your affairs."

Lin Shuwang planted her hands on her hips, her sharp, wide eyes glaring at him.

"Heard about what?"

Chu Chen had no idea what she was getting at.

"About you and Feng Qing'er."

"What, were you planning to hide this from me, too?"

"I already know everything."

"Don't even try to lie to me."

Lin Shuwang was visibly showing a bit of temper.

"What did I hide? What exactly do you want me to confess?"

Chu Chen rubbed the back of his head in frustration.

He and Feng Qing'er truly hadn't done anything.

"Why don't you tell me all about how perfectly compatible you and Feng Qing'er are, how passionate your romance is, and how she chased after you all this way?"

"What, if I didn't bring it up, were you really just going to gloss over it?"

"From what I saw, Miss Feng's appearance isn't the least bit inferior to mine. She's quite fair and beautiful."

Lin Shuwang said with a sour tone.

"Nothing of the sort. Miss Feng and I have absolutely nothing going on."

"She did pursue me repeatedly, but I firmly rejected her."

"I am your man. You have to believe me."

"How could Miss Feng ever compare to you?"

Chu Chen pulled Lin Shuwang into a tight embrace, wanting to drop the subject entirely.

He was terrified that her jar of jealousy would completely tip over.

"I think Miss Feng is quite wonderful. Gentle, adorable, and so sensible. At a critical moment, she risked her life to save her older brother. She is a woman of deep affection and righteousness."

"Why don't you just take her in? We can keep her in the Sacred Flame Imperial Palace, and I'll treat her well."

Lin Shuwang wasn't genuinely being petty.

"No, no, no. Stop playing these games with me."

"I, Chu Chen, will only love you in this life."

"Do you understand?"

"Don't mention this matter again. Let Miss Feng stay in God Phoenix Valley and take good care of her brother."

Chu Chen said to Lin Shuwang with a solemn expression.

"Are you sure you don't want me to bring her over?"

Lin Shuwang continued to press.

"No need."

Chu Chen spoke with righteous conviction.

Hearing this answer left Lin Shuwang feeling deeply satisfied.

Deep within the palace lay a hidden chamber meant for Secluded Cultivation.

At this moment, Chu Chen and Lin Shuwang sat inside it.

Purple Spiritual Qi drifted through the air above their heads.

The two of them sat facing each other on a massive stone platform.

"Come out!"

Chu Chen gave a light shout. With a resonant hum, the phantom of a massive Divine Phoenix materialized above his head.

By Lin Shuwang's side, a God Phoenix soon appeared as well, circling gently around her.

They pressed their palms together, allowing their Spiritual Power to intertwine. Caught in the swirling vortex of Spiritual Power, the radiant phantoms of the two great birds began to flicker and dance. The God Phoenix and the Divine Phoenix were slowly merging together.

An unknown amount of time passed.

By the time Chu Chen opened his eyes again, he felt the surging Spiritual Power in his body reach an even higher level than before.

At this exact moment, Chu Chen stepped into the Saint King Realm Second Heaven. It was truly a day worth commemorating.

Meanwhile, Lin Shuwang had successfully broken through to the Saint King Realm.

Having both achieved breakthroughs, they beamed with joy.

"After this battle, the Sacred Flame Imperial Palace's strength has greatly diminished. Far too many disciples died in this great war."

"First, we need to absorb new talent to replenish our strength."

"Second, I want to nurture a group of highly talented and powerful disciples to form an elite protective force."

"How about we call it the God Phoenix Army? Initially, I plan to select a thousand people. I will personally lead and train them. In the future, this God Phoenix Army will be under your direct command. With them, we will surely be able to stand proud under the heavens."

"By then, I'd like to see who still dares to attack our Sacred Flame Imperial Palace."

Chu Chen declared with unparalleled dominance.

"It's a good plan, but it will be a lot of hard work for you."

Feeling the mighty energy coursing through her body, Lin Shuwang's gaze grew increasingly sharp.

If a faction wasn't strong enough, everyone would want to trample over them.

Naturally, Chu Chen would not allow such a thing to happen to the Sacred Flame Imperial Palace ever again.

"You should go select some of the outstanding disciples from the Sacred Flame Imperial Palace first."

"Then leave them to me."

Chu Chen smiled at Lin Shuwang.

"Alright, I'll see to it immediately."

With those words, Lin Shuwang flew out of the secluded chamber.

Several days later, in a grand hall.

A massive arena platform, towering several zhang high, had been erected.

Chu Chen stood on the viewing gallery overlooking the arena.

Below the platform, nearly a thousand disciples stood at strict attention.

These were the most exceptional disciples in the Sacred Flame Imperial Palace, personally handpicked by Lin Shuwang.

As he looked down, Chu Chen's gaze swept over them one by one.

Indeed, every single one of these disciples was quite formidable.

Among them were even a few top experts who had stepped into the Great Saint Realm.

The vast majority, however, were disciples in the Divine Fire Realm.

"These are the disciples I personally selected."

"Their individual strength is quite robust, and each possesses their own unique advantages."

"Some are skilled in the Sword Dao, while others excel in magical arts."

Sitting at Chu Chen's side, Lin Shuwang gave a brief introduction.

"Excellent, excellent!"

Delighted by the sight, Chu Chen waved at them enthusiastically.

"Since you were all chosen by your Palace Master,"

"Each of you will first receive a Great Saint Pill."

"Use it to enhance your strength and nourish your bloodlines."

Chu Chen waved his hand, and a massive pill bottle materialized before them.

A rich medicinal fragrance wafted out from the bottle.

And that was even before it had been fully unsealed.

Once the pill bottle was opened, the aroma became even more intense. The disciples were entirely captivated by the scent of the pills, unable to extricate themselves.