"A cautious ship sails for ten thousand years; this matter is of utmost importance. This upcoming operation will directly determine whether our Chen family can advance further. Under no circumstances should we be careless! Moreover, according to intelligence, the strength of the contingent sent by the Dongfang family is enigmatic and unfathomable. If we send someone else, and they inadvertently alert the enemy, everything will be ruined." Chen Qingtian's face was grim, yet a spark ignited in his eyes.

Although Chen Qingyun harbored some confusion, he dared not speak further and turned to leave to issue the orders.

As Chen Qingyun walked out of the great hall, Chen Qingtian remained outwardly composed, but within his heart, the waves raged. He mused internally, "Third Brother, oh Third Brother, the significance of this matter extends far beyond merely eradicating the insignificant Dongfang family? What we must achieve is the grave task of avenging Lord Mo Wudao, the Master of the Ethereal Immortal Palace! Ancestor Chen Chong has already ascended to immortality, and now our Chen family has no backing in the Holy Land. In a mere few generations, we risk being completely suppressed by other vassal families. Now, Heaven has taken pity; the Immortal Palace has assigned this major task to our two families, presenting us with an unparalleled opportunity not to decline! If we fail to execute this properly, the Chen family's good fortune may not last long..."

With this thought, Chen Qingtian felt both elation and anxiety. This was, in fact, the only major mission assigned by the Three Great Holy Lands in generations. If this matter could be handled flawlessly and satisfy Mo Wudao, the Master of the Holy Land, then any casual bestowal—a few cultivation manuals or some other favor—from the elder would be more than enough for the Chen family to enjoy eternally.

This way, even though the Chen family lost Ancestor Chen Chong, with the Master of the Ethereal Immortal Palace as their new backer, their overall strength would surely ascend another level!

If they failed, the Chen family would face not only the retaliation of the Dongfang family but also the opportunistic spite and suppression from other families vassalized by the Three Great Holy Lands. The family's decline would be inevitable. Even their current ally, the Zhan family, might not stand by them. If things devolved to such a terrible extent, the complete annihilation of the Chen family would not be unimaginable!

The thought of those terrifying consequences sent a chill down Chen Qingtian’s spine.

Thus, dealing with the Dongfang family was, admittedly, a colossal opportunity for the Chen family! Yet, it was also a sharp blade capable of destroying it. Chen Qingtian would permit no mistake, no lapse! Success was mandatory, failure unthinkable, regardless of the cost!

That is why, even for scouting intelligence, he dispatched his most cherished eldest son since ancient times—Chen Chen!

On the Profound Profound Continent, geniuses continuously emerged, but the most renowned rising stars in the secular world were only four individuals, all scions of noble families, collectively known as the Four Young Masters.

While the profound arts cultivation of these Four Young Masters was certainly not mediocre, it wasn't necessarily supreme either. However, when it came to strategy and intellect, they were truly the cream of the crop, matched by none.

Gentle as jade, a refined gentleman: The White Jade Young Master, Yu Chaofan. Dashing and graceful, as carefree as the wind; the Carefree Young Master, Li Youran. Like the green bamboo, gazing to the horizon; the Horizon Young Master, Duan Tianya. A true confidant hard to find, heart-wrenching sorrow; the Heartbreak Young Master, Chen Chen.

And Chen Chen was one of them, the Heartbreak Young Master!

Chen Chen was the unparalleled genius the Chen family had not seen in a century! Furthermore, he was an anomaly among the Four Young Masters compared to the others. Because Chen Chen cultivated both literary and martial paths with exquisite mastery. His achievements in Xuan Qi cultivation were extraordinarily significant. Though young, he had already reached the Mid-Heavenly Profound Realm, just one step shy of the Peak Heavenly Profound Realm! And he was only twenty-six years old!

Judging by his cultivation level, he surpassed even Bai Li Luoyun, who was also hailed as a genius. In fact, if Bai Li Luoyun had never encountered Jun Moxie, the two would likely cease to be comparable after just a little more time!

Chen Chen was hailed as the Xuan Gong legend second only to Ancestor Chen Chong in the Chen family's history of five hundred years!

Not only was Chen Chen profound in cultivation, but he was also accomplished in literature, possessing deep cunning, and notably skilled in music, reputed for his 'Three Excellences': Qin, Xiao, and Flute. When he played, the melodies were enchanting and lingering, causing listeners to sigh, "Though the world is vast, there is no true confidant." Hence, he also earned the moniker 'Lament of the Confidant.'

Furthermore, once this man acted, his strikes were ruthlessly decisive and merciless. Someone once composed a couplet about him: "The Lament of the Confidant knows no peer, when the music ends, he severs the heartstrings!"

Even the arrogant Zhan family unanimously believed that if Chen Chen continued to develop at this pace, he would become the Chen family's second Saint-level powerhouse after Chen Chong! Perhaps... even achieving the rank of Saint King was not out of the question!

This was also a major reason why the Zhan family was keen to cultivate a good relationship with the Chen family!

Moreover, Chen Chen was betrothed to the pearl of the Zhan family head, the youngest daughter of the Zhan family, a prodigious talent in Xuan Gong for the new generation, hailed as the foremost beauty in the Yu Tang Empire: Zhan Mengdie. If this operation against the Dongfang family concluded successfully, Chen Chen would formally marry Zhan Mengdie afterward, binding the two families onto the same war chariot!

The fact that Chen Qingtian deployed Chen Chen, this trump card, demonstrated the extreme importance he placed on Dongfang Wenqing's party!

"Also invite four family Enshrined Experts to accompany the Eldest Young Master; ensure the Eldest Young Master's personal safety!" Chen Qingtian pondered for a moment before making this decision.

Chen Chen was the future hope of the Chen family; nothing must happen to him!

"Since Young Master Chen Chen is personally undertaking this, then the two of us shall follow discreet