Under normal circumstances, he certainly would not participate in a so-called "sword-drawing marriage arrangement." It was essentially the same as a martial arts contest for a marriage proposal. He disdained such things.
Unfortunately, he was now wavering. The reason was simple: his son, Su Wudi, was unable to fuse with the Chaos Blood Wheel. Relying solely on his own strength, it was nearly impossible to shake the God Gate. Even if his talent was peerless in the Small World, cultivation required a gradual progression; one could not simply ascend to the heavens in a single step. He could take his time cultivating, but could Wudi wait until the day he reached the Heavenly Venerable Realm? No one could guarantee that. The God Gate could move against Wudi at any moment. Regardless of anything else, he could not stand by and watch Wudi come to harm.
Originally, he had wanted to trade with the Green-grade Hehuan Sect. However, if he lost that gamble, not only would he fail to gain their help, but he would also have his Ninth-grade Hehuan Pattern snatched away. That was exactly why Su Chen wanted to try drawing the sword. Even if it meant deceiving someone’s feelings, he would do whatever it took to gain external help to save Wudi.
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