Chapter 289

The Crown Prince directly stated his purpose of coming. Gu Chen's face was full of astonishment when he heard it.

"You said I was rewarded by the Emperor?" he asked doubtfully.

"According to the selection results, yes."

Shen Xudong was certain of this.

Gu Chen smiled. "May I ask Your Highness and State Preceptor Shen what the Emperor's reward is?"

The Crown Prince was about to speak when Shen Xudong answered. "This is not the place to talk. Why don't we go back to True Martial Academy first?"

Gu Chen looked at Killer God Qing Lin. Qing Lin nodded. "That's fine. It would be a waste not to take something good. Let's go back to the Heavenly Palace later."

Gu Chen called back White Ape and returned to True Martial Academy with the Crown Prince and the others.

The grand event between the two academies came to a dramatic end. The cultivators all over the mountains had witnessed the spectacle of Stars in Daytime with their own eyes. They watched an exciting battle and then dispersed.

They came from all over the Land of the Nine Prefectures. As they left, the name Chen Gu spread at a speed that even Gu Chen couldn't imagine.

At the same time, the spectacle of Stars in Daytime triggered countless discussions on the continent. All kinds of rumors spread.

One thing was certain. In a few days, the name of the Daoist of the Celestial Court, Chen Gu, would shock the entire continent!

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"The Royal Sacrificial Ceremony?"

In a great hall of True Martial Academy, Gu Chen frowned as he listened to the Crown Prince's description of the Emperor's reward.

He had thought that the Emperor's reward would be a heavenly treasure. He didn't expect the Crown Prince to say that the reward was the qualification to participate in the upcoming Royal Sacrificial Ceremony.

"The Royal Sacrificial Ceremony will be held on the ninth day of the ninth month next month. Brother Chen has the qualification to participate in the Feast of Philosophers. This Feast of Philosophers is not simple. Brother Chen might not know, but Senior Qing Lin must know. "

The Crown Prince looked at Killer God Qing Lin with a smile.

"I didn't expect it to be a Feast of Philosophers. The Emperor's reward is generous. I understand. Chen Gu, please accept this gift from the Royal Family of the Middle Earth. "

Killer God Qing Lin pondered.

Gu Chen didn't know what was so special about the Feast of Philosophers, but he knew that the Green Qilin Killing God wouldn't harm him. "Thank you, Your Highness."

"Brother Chen, you're too polite. It's my honor to be acquainted with a genius that triggered a phenomenon. There are only ten days left before the Grand Sacrificial Ceremony. Brother Chen and Senior Qing Lin, do you want to return to the Imperial Capital with me? "

The Crown Prince asked in anticipation.

"I'm afraid not. Chen Gu just became a Daoist, and the Celestial Emperor wants to see him. How about this, when the time comes, we will go to the Imperial Capital ourselves. "

The Green Qilin Killing God answered on behalf of Gu Chen.

"That's good too. If Brother Chen and Senior Qing Lin arrive at the Imperial Capital, please inform me immediately so that I can hold a welcoming banquet for the two of you."

The Crown Prince was quite enthusiastic.

"Since His Highness is staying in the palace, I'm afraid it will be inconvenient to receive guests. If the two of you arrive at the capital, you can come to my Shen residence to stay for a few days."

Shen Xudong spoke at this moment.

Gu Chen's heart skipped a beat. If he moved into the Shen residence, he would definitely have the opportunity to see his mother.

All of a sudden, he looked forward to the trip to the Imperial Capital.

After chatting for a while, Gu Chen and the Green Qilin Killing God were about to leave. At this moment, Shen Xudong called out to Gu Chen.

"Chen Gu, the Old Man has a question to ask you. I wonder if we can have a private chat?"

Gu Chen was surprised. What did this cheap grandfather have to talk to him about? Did he see through his true identity?

That was impossible.

He was very curious about what the other party wanted to say, so he agreed. The Green Qilin Killing God and the Crown Prince left first.

When only the two of them were left in the room, Shen Xudong spoke with a serious expression.

"The Old Man has been well-read since he was young and thinks that he is knowledgeable. However, after seeing the spectacle of the stars appearing in broad daylight today, I was deeply shocked. After that, there was a question that lingered in my mind, so I took the liberty to ask."

"Imperial Tutor Shen, if you have any questions, just ask." Gu Chen said calmly.

"According to the rumors, you have the Great Martial King Battle Body. Is this true?"

"That's right." Gu Chen replied straightforwardly.

"That's too strange."

Shen Xudong knitted his brows.

"What's strange about it?"

"To be honest, the Old Man has read many ancient books and has some understanding of the Great Martial King Battle Body. Your situation seems to be slightly different from the description of the Great Martial King Battle Body in the ancient books."

Gu Chen's heart trembled slightly. It seemed that Shen Xudong had doubts about his physique, which was why he asked him to stay.

"Since it's described in the ancient books, it's impossible to verify whether it's true or false. What if the books are wrong?"

Gu Chen replied calmly.

"That makes sense. However, when the Old Man was researching the geniuses that caused a phenomenon during their breakthrough, he discovered a rule."

Shen Xudong's expression froze.

"Oh? What rule is it?"

"Geniuses that could cause a phenomenon in the heavens and earth all possessed top-notch physiques. The Great Martial King Battle Body is only a top-notch physique, but it caused a phenomenon that was even more terrifying than the ancestors. This puzzled the Old Man. "

This question had been lingering in Shen Xudong's mind ever since he saw the Stars in Daytime.

"Therefore, the Old Man thought that Chen Gu, you might have misunderstood your physique. Perhaps you don't have the Great Martial King Battle Body, but something else. After all, some physiques are inconspicuous before they grow to a certain level. Perhaps yours is like that. "

"If you also have doubts about this matter, we can sit down and have a good chat. The Old Man may be able to help you solve this mystery."

Shen Xudong was actually able to tell that Gu Chen had a top-notch physique. This made Gu Chen's heart tremble. This grandfather is indeed knowledgeable.

Unfortunately, Gu Chen already knew about his physique. Why would he reveal it to him?

"Many thanks for State Preceptor Shen's kindness. However, this junior's physique has been personally evaluated by the Sky Emperor. If State Preceptor Shen has nothing else, this junior will take his leave first. I will visit State Preceptor Shen when I arrive at the Imperial Capital. "

Although Gu Chen's words were polite, it was a firm refusal. Shen Xudong revealed a helpless expression. It seemed that his doubts couldn't be solved.

Gu Chen left after he finished speaking. After thinking for a while, after returning to the Heavenly Palace with Death God Qing Lin, he probably wouldn't come back to True Martial Academy. Thus, he decided to bid farewell to his friends.

He went to see Shi Jian, Mu Ziyu, and the others to thank them for taking care of him these days. Then, he went to find Demon King Sun Jinming to thank him for helping him today.

"You don't need to be so polite with me. Instead of thanking me, why don't we fight?"

Sun Jinming was full of fighting spirit. At this moment, the Stars in Daytime had yet to disperse, and he didn't know how long it would last. This greatly stimulated him.

"Squeak squeak!"

The white ape on Gu Chen's shoulder suddenly cried out a few times in dissatisfaction. Sun Jinming's face was full of depression.

"What's wrong with fighting? He has already entered the King's Realm. It can't be considered as bullying the weak! "

Seeing the two monkeys bickering, Gu Chen couldn't help laughing and replied. "Let's forget about it today. I will fight with Brother Sun another day."

"Brother Sun, before I leave, I actually have a question to ask you."

Gu Chen's expression became serious. "Brother Sun, can you tell me where this little guy came from?"