C4 Preparation in Advance

After that pivotal moment, Chen Dutian dedicated himself to intense training. When he reached the Skyflight stage, an elder from the Graymanes happened to pass by and took him under his wing. Chen faced numerous challenges along the way but ultimately ascended to become an emperor. Unfortunately, he was betrayed and met his demise.

"This time, I won't let that happen again," Chen vowed, his eyes gleaming with a fierce determination. The air around him crackled with energy, causing the water in the bath to erupt as he stood up.

"I'm currently at the Third Heaven of the Spirit Convergence stage. With just two weeks, I should be able to reach the Astral Wandering stage. But that's not enough. The old man in the palace is at the Skyflight stage," Chen calculated, his mind racing.

"I need to prepare in advance, at least to buy some time. My father won't be back for another twenty days," Chen thought to himself. "I have to disrupt their plans."

"Let's start with Qin Fan. If I remember correctly, by now, he should have already obtained the yellow robe and seal," Chen chuckled softly, closing his eyes as memories from his past life surfaced. "I hope there's still time."

The door to the training room opened, and a woman in her thirties, exuding an air of elegance and grace, walked in.

"Mom, what brings you here?" Chen Dutian, already dressed, called out as he saw the middle-aged woman enter. She was his mother, Danna, who in a past life had suffered unbearable humiliation and died tragically.

"Mom, I swear in this life, I won't let you face any disgrace," Chen Dutian vowed silently.

"I heard you've been blessed with divine teachings and can start your training. I was worried, so I came to check on you," Danna said with a smile. Behind her, Yuan Liu peeked around the training room door, relieved to see Chen Dutian was fine.

With so many Awakening Pills, she was genuinely worried he might have overdone it.

"Seriously, I told you I'd be okay," Chen Dutian rolled his eyes. "Mom, look, I'm now an Awakening-level warrior."

As he spoke, a powerful aura emanated from him, revealing the strength of someone at the Fifth Heaven of Awakening.

"Wonderful, I knew my son was a true genius," Danna said joyfully. Though an ordinary person, she could see her son's progress and was naturally delighted.

Chen Dutian chatted with Danna for a while longer, and only after she went for her afternoon rest did he manage to slip away.

"I've been in seclusion for three days now. Seems like it's been a while; I need to hurry up," Chen Dutian realized, acknowledging the time he'd spent training in isolation.

Chen Dutian casually strapped a long sword to his waist, a fierce expression subtly appearing on his face. "Qin Fan," he chuckled, striding confidently toward the door. "Let's go, time to take care of business."

"Who are we dealing with?" Yuan Liu asked, puzzled. As the chief steward of the House of Protector and an expert in the Astral Wandering realm, he could easily see that Chen Dutian had reached the Third Heaven of Spirit Convergence. He was quietly amazed at the rapid progress.

The Teachings of the Divine can indeed propel a warrior's strength forward significantly in the early stages. Chen Dutian's leap from an ordinary person to the Third Heaven in just three days wasn't entirely surprising.

"Whoever's foolish enough to get in the way," Chen Dutian laughed, a murderous intent boiling within him. If his memory served him right, intercepting and taking down Qin Fan now would surely give Yan Chen and Yan Nantian a delightful surprise. He was confident they'd appreciate this first gift from his rebirth.

"Recently, there's been a lot of undercurrents in the capital, with some plotting against the House of Protector. Please keep an eye on young Chen Dutian and ensure nothing happens to him," Yuan Liu recalled Zhao Danna's words of caution.

“Don’t worry, ma’am, I won’t let anything happen to the young master,” Yuan Liu silently vowed.

Chen Dutian glanced at Yuan Liu, likely guessing his thoughts. In a past life, it was Yuan Liu who risked everything to escort Chen Dutian, ensuring he survived long enough to meet Song Meiyue and escape disaster.

After leaving the House of Protector, Chen Dutian headed straight for Sparrow's Lane, the most bustling street in the Capital of Phethia. At the end of the street lay the Imperial Square, and beyond that, the palace itself.

Yuan Liu followed closely behind Chen Dutian, appearing every bit the loyal old servant. Who would have guessed he was actually a top-tier expert in the Astral Wandering realm?

“Here comes another of the Chen family's spoiled brats.”

“His father’s a hero, but the son’s a disappointment.”

“If it weren’t for his father, Lord Protector General Chen, someone would have beaten him up and tossed him into a ditch by now.”

Chen Dutian heard the murmurs around him, all expressing disdain. He couldn’t help but grin; it had been a while since he felt this kind of attention.

As Chen Dutian smiled, many pedestrians on Sparrow's Lane quickly moved aside, giving him the feeling of a tiger clearing the street.

Yuan Liu looked slightly exasperated. His young master might be a bit mischievous, but he never did anything truly harmful. Yet, due to some behind-the-scenes manipulation, Chen Dutian’s reputation in the capital had been completely tarnished.

Most people, unaware of the truth, believed Chen Dutian was nothing but a villain, committing acts like abducting women as routinely as having a meal.

"The Marquis is returning home, clear the way, clear the way!"

Two servants in fine clothes waved their batons, shooing away the townsfolk with an air of arrogance.

"Kid, move it, or don't blame us for what happens next." One of the servants, seeing Chen Dutian blocking the path, waved his baton threateningly, ready to strike at any moment to intimidate him.

"And what exactly do you plan to do?" Chen Dutian replied with a calm smile. His voice wasn't loud, but it was clear enough for Qin Fan, sitting inside the carriage, to hear every word.

"Chen Dutian, it's you." Qin Fan stepped out of the carriage, flanked by two guards who glared angrily at Chen Dutian. He still remembered being thrown out of the House of Protector a few days ago when he tried to take advantage of Zhao Danna. In fact, he hadn't even made it past the gate.

"What do you want?" Qin Fan asked coldly, thinking about the items inside the carriage. His body trembled slightly, and a flush of excitement colored his face.

Just a few more days of patience, and the humiliation inflicted by that annoying brat will completely disappear. Soon, the beauty I've been dreaming of will be within my grasp.