If it were anyone else, it would be difficult to avoid Yan Hongye's palm without any precautions.
But Chu Tianchen had already been mentally prepared and had predicted Yan Hongye's attack.
However, he did not retreat.
Instead, he looked directly at Yan Hongye and raised his right fist to attack Yan Hongye without fear.
His punch was as fast as lightning, nothing flashy at all, but the power was restrained. It wasn't until it collided with Yan Hongye's palm that it erupted like a volcano.
"Bang!"
The fists and palms struck each other, causing a dull loud noise.
Layers of transparent ripples rippled through the study room, causing the space to vibrate.
The bookshelves, furniture and ornaments in the study were all intact, but in the garden outside the study, many flowers, plants and trees were silently shattered and turned into powder.
It was obvious that both of them had a tacit understanding of holding back their strength and not leaking it out.
Otherwise, a duel between the two of them would be enough to destroy most of the city lord's palace.
Yan Hongye was shaken back three steps before she stood still, but Chu Tianchen only swayed but did not even take a step back.
Obviously, Yan Hongye suffered a little loss when the two fought against each other!
After standing firm, her pupils tightened, a trace of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she glanced at Chu Tianchen in surprise.
She never expected that the mysterious guy in front of her was as powerful as her!
That's right.
Even though Yan Hongye was slightly inferior, she didn't think Chu Tianchen was stronger than her.
After all, she only used eight successful powers and did not perform any magical skills.
In her opinion, Chu Tianchen must have tried his best to block her casual palm.
"Lord Hongye City, can we sit down and talk now?"
Chu Tianchen did not take advantage of the victory to pursue him, and his tone remained calm and indifferent.
Yan Hongye's figure flashed, and she returned to the ivy chair and sat down, her posture still demure and elegant.
However, this time she stopped reading and kept looking at Chu Tianchen.
This subtle change proved that Chu Tianchen had won her basic respect.
"Although your strength is pretty good, just relying on these to deal with Bailing Palace is still wishful thinking."
Yan Hongye stared at Chu Tianchen and said in a calm tone: "You come from the Yuxiao Sect in the Qiu Mountain Region, so naturally you don't understand the strength of Bailing Palace.
You also don’t understand how intricate the relationships between the major forces in the Xuantian Territory are.”
Chu Tianchen made a move with his right hand, and an imperial chair not far away flew to his side.
He sat down with a golden sword and said confidently: "It's not that I don't understand the background of Bailing Palace and the power structure of Xuantian Territory.
But you, Hongye City Lord, know nothing about me!
Of course, I don't think things need to be that complicated.
I only need to know one thing."
"What's the matter?" Yan Hongye finally became interested and sat upright slightly.
Chu Tianchen said in a playful tone: "I have a blood feud with Bailing Palace, and you also have an irresolvable hatred with Bailing Palace.
We have a common enemy!
At this time, Bailing Palace is at its most empty.
If you miss this opportunity and want to destroy Bailing Palace and take revenge, it may be difficult for you to get another chance."
Yan Hongye narrowed her beautiful eyes, and her small cherry mouth under the red gauze evoked a playful smile.
"So, the news that came from Qiu Shan Domain about the Zhan Family and Bai Ling Palace coming out to besiege Wuji Palace came from you?"
Chu Tianchen nodded slightly and said calmly: "That's right! I thought that with your decisiveness in killing, you would definitely seize this golden opportunity and destroy Bailing Palace in one fell swoop.
Unexpectedly, after so many days, there is still no movement in Hongye City.
I don’t know if you are too calm and forbearing, or if Hongye City has some unspeakable difficulties?”
Yan Hongye ignored his temptation and retorted: "You want me to risk the fate of Hongye City and go to Bailing Palace for a piece of news that comes from an unknown source and I don't know whether it's true or false?
You are too naive!"
Chu Tianchen chuckled and said: "That's why I came to Hongye City in person to talk to you about this matter to show my sincerity."
Yan Hongye was not moved at all, and said in an indifferent tone: "To deal with Bailing Palace, sincerity alone is not enough, you have to show me your skills!"
Chu Tianchen said bluntly: "Xu Bailing and Granny Wudu are both in Qiu Shan Domain, besieging Wuji Palace.
I have investigated clearly and found that there are no powerful Holy Lords in the Bailing Palace at this time, and there are only two Supreme Powers at most.
Together, you and I can deal with those two supreme beings.
The army of Hongye City can destroy the disciples of Bailing Palace."
Yan Hongye said with a cold tone: "You think too simplistically! There is a holy-level defense formation in Bailing Palace."
"If you ask the old city lord to take action, there is great hope to crack it."
Chu Tianchen answered fluently and said calmly: "Besides Hongye City, I will also join forces with other forces to act together."
"Then you go find other forces. Hongye City doesn't want to get involved." Yan Hongye frowned and looked sideways out of the window, not wanting to pay attention to Chu Tianchen anymore.
Chu Tianchen said unhurriedly: "As you said, if you and I join forces to destroy Bailing Palace, firstly, it is very dangerous, and secondly, it involves too many things.
Only by recruiting the third supreme force can we be confident of a quick victory.
Moreover, it can also balance the situation in Xuantian Territory."
The meaning is very simple. If the old city lord Yan Wentian cannot solve the defense formation of Bailing Palace, then add the powerful Holy Lord from the third force.
Yan Hongye sneered and said: "You and I are said to be joining forces, but the elites of Hongye City are going to come out in full force, and you are alone..."
Why should I cooperate with you under such unequal conditions?"
Chu Tianchen smiled and said: "The Lord of Hongye City is worrying too much, your people are in the light and mine are in the dark.
Moreover, my people have already started to take action.
You will see results by tonight at the latest."
After speaking, he added: "In return, after the destruction of Bailing Palace, its territory, wealth and affiliated forces will be divided between Hongye City and the third family.
And I won’t take any money from you.”
Yan Hongye frowned, thought for a moment, nodded slightly and said, "Let's trust you for now and see the results tonight.
As for the third force, who do you plan to find to join forces?"
Chu Tianchen heard that there was something more in her words, and wanted to answer, but changed his mind and asked: "To me, there is no difference between Wan Beast Villa and Wan Bao Tower.
Since we are three parties working together, I would like to hear your opinion."
Yan Hongye was obviously very satisfied with this answer.
After all, she didn't want to be led by Chu Tianchen, so she had to take some initiative.
So, she said calmly: "Wan Beast Villa and Wanbao Tower have business dealings with all three of our families, and they have always been living in harmony on the surface.
But secretly, everyone's relationship is very complicated.
Wanshou Villa is related by marriage to the Zhan family, Wanbao Tower and Bailing Palace were once in alliance, and their interests are deeply entangled.
And our Hongye City, Ten Thousand Beasts Villa and Wanbao Tower are all allies, we have common interests and they also check and balance each other."
After hearing what Yan Hongye said, Chu Tianchen made a summary in a playful tone.
"In short, the five forces can be friends, but they can also become enemies at any time."
Yan Hongye looked at him deeply, nodded and said: "Yes, that's exactly it!"
"So, who do you prefer to cooperate with?" Chu Tianchen asked.
"The Ten Thousand Beasts Villa." Yan Hongye said concisely and concisely: "Compared with the old foxes in Wanbao Tower, the Ten Thousand Beasts Villa is still purer."
The answer given by Yan Hongye was exactly what Chu Tianchen was thinking, and he nodded in agreement without hesitation.
"Then as you said, we will form an alliance with Ten Thousand Beasts Villa."
Seeing how straightforward he was, Yan Hongye glanced at him in surprise.
"Have you thought about joining forces with Ten Thousand Beasts Villa before?"
Chu Tianchen nodded and said with a smile, "Let's think about it together."
Yan Hongye had no reaction and said in a cold tone: "Don't be too happy too early, I haven't promised you yet."
"Then I'll come back tomorrow." Chu Tianchen didn't hesitate, got up and was about to say goodbye and leave.
After all, he said everything that needed to be said clearly.
Next, it depends on the efficiency of the Spark Alliance and the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce, as well as the effectiveness of the matter.
Yan Hongye didn't stop him. After saying "please", she picked up the ancient book and continued to read.
However, as soon as Chu Tianchen walked to the door of the study, he met a young man in rich clothes who was stepping into the study with a depressed face.
"Sister, you have to help me with this matter today..."
The young man in fine clothes spoke with grievances. When he looked up and saw Chu Tianchen, he immediately swallowed back the second half of his words, and his face became angry and ferocious.
"Is it you, bastard? Why are you here?
Still want to escape? Stop right here!"
The young man in fine clothes roared angrily and subconsciously reached out to grab Chu Tianchen's arm.
Chu Tianchen dodged without leaving a trace, easily avoiding the young man in fine clothes, and was about to float out of the study.
Unexpectedly, the young man in colorful clothes called for the guards to arrest him, and at the same time, he took out his sword and slashed at Chu Tianchen like a vicious man.
Chu Tianchen frowned and stopped evading. He raised his right hand and grabbed the sword. He shook it hard and shattered the sword into pieces.
The invisible force pushed the young man in Chinese clothes into the study room and sealed his ability to move, making him unable to make a sound.
Chu Tianchen didn't want to cause trouble and didn't want to deal with the domineering young man in colorful clothes, so he wanted to leave.
But a group of guards outside the courtyard rushed over and stopped him with swords in hand.
Yan Hongye also frowned and shouted coldly: "Wait a minute!"
As he spoke, Yan Hongye's figure flashed and flew to the side of the young man in the Chinese attire. He raised his hand and fired out a few rays of light to dissolve the power in his body.
The young man in the Chinese uniform regained his mobility and immediately pointed at Chu Tianchen and yelled: "Sister, catch that bastard quickly!
He insults me again and again, you must not let him go!"
Yan Hongye did not respond to the young man in the attire, and asked Chu Tianchen: "Mr. Chu, what is going on?"
Chu Tianchen roughly understood Yan Hongye's character and guessed the identity of the young man in Chinese clothing, so he raised his eyebrows and asked: "Your brother? Yan Shuangbao?"
"Exactly." Yan Hongye nodded.
Chu Tianchen said in a calm tone: "I first met him at the gate and had a little misunderstanding..."
Before he could explain what happened, Yan Shuangbao shouted emotionally: "Sister, don't listen to his nonsense, it's not a misunderstanding at all.
He just deliberately blocked my way and humiliated me in front of everyone.
The Wind Chanting Whip you gave me was also destroyed by him..."