Divine King of Honour

"Xu Nian, have you woken up?"

Leng Yanran looked at Xu Nian, who had opened his eyes, and finally showed a smile on her face.

Two days had passed since the battle at the Tianling Mountain Range.

Soon after Xu Nian killed those last three Saints, people from the Divine River Palace and the Leng Family also arrived here.

Xu Nian's Undying Devouring Sky Beast Avatar naturally returned to his original body.

However, the original body had not opened its eyes from the beginning to end.

Of course, Xu Nian wasn't pretending on purpose, he genuinely couldn't do so.

He had forcefully merged with the Kun Cave Power, which had already put a tremendous strain on his body.

Later on, Emperor Ye Tian also forcefully infused Soul power into his body, further causing secondary harm.

Finally, Xu Nian was struck by Heavenly Thunder, even if he didn't die, he was not far from death.

Thus, Xu Nian's physical condition at that time could be described as extremely poor.

Now, two days later, after taking some Healing Holy Medicine and being nourished by the Gang Qi of the Divine Demon Refining Body, his injuries finally began to ease.

"Mm, I'm fine, don't worry about me," Xu Nian smiled at Leng Yanran.

Although Xu Nian had not opened his eyes, his soul was conscious.

During these two days, Leng Yanran had been by his side every moment.

Even Xu Xiuxue and Xu Xin hadn't spent as much time by his side as Leng Yanran had.

Therefore, Xu Nian could clearly feel Leng Yanran's love for him.

"It's all my fault this time. If it wasn't for me..." Leng Yanran started to say.

However, before she could finish, Xu Nian interrupted her.

"Don't say such things. I've told you that you're my woman. Since you're my woman, how could I possibly just watch you get hurt?" Xu Nian said firmly.

Leng Yanran was stunned.

She hadn't expected Xu Nian to say such words in front of her.

Her pretty face instantly turned red.

Although she was a full ten years older than Xu Nian, she had never experienced romantic love.

When she heard Xu Nian say that, she still felt somewhat shy.

"Yanran, would you be willing to be my woman?" Xu Nian suddenly grabbed Leng Yanran's hand at that moment.

Leng Yanran's body trembled immediately, but she did not withdraw her hand.

Eventually, she nodded shyly.

Seeing Leng Yanran nodding, a smile appeared on Xu Nian's face.

He pulled Leng Yanran into an embrace.

Leng Yanran also nestled into Xu Nian's embrace, her heart full of emotion and happiness.

Afterward, Xu Nian and Leng Yanran talked for a long time.

Although there were some intimate gestures between them.

Yet the two had not officially taken that final step.

Although they had shared such an intimate moment before, it was when neither of them was fully aware.

Now that the two had just confirmed their relationship, naturally, they couldn't progress that quickly.

So, in the following days,

Xu Nian continued to heal while spending time with Leng Yanran.

Sometimes, he would chat with his mother and sister.

Xu Xiuxue and Xu Xin were both very satisfied with Leng Yanran, constantly pouring into her their desire to hold grandchildren sooner.

This always left Leng Yanran feeling shy.

As Xu Nian's injuries gradually improved, the anger he had been suppressing also began to surface bit by bit.

He had not forgotten the vendetta against the Eighth Prince.

The Eighth Prince, he must kill.

However, killing the Eighth Prince would not be easy.

With his current strength, seeking vengeance against the Eighth Prince would be akin to seeking death.

Not to mention the Emperor-level strong man in the Star Pavilion, the Eighth Prince's own strength should not be underestimated.

Furthermore, the Eighth Prince had the support of the Imperial Family behind him.

"It seems I must hasten to enhance my strength," Xu Nian murmured to himself.

Henceforth, Xu Nian's cultivation became even more arduous.

But the good times did not last long; an unexpected event interrupted Xu Nian's cultivation.

"Hall Master!" Qi Lingfeng walked in from outside the hall.

Xu Nian stopped pondering the Profound Argumentation and looked at Qi Lingfeng with slightly furrowed brows.

He had ordered that during his cultivation period, he should not be disturbed unless there was something of utmost importance.

Qi Lingfeng's appearance meant there must be something significant.

"Elder Qi, what's the matter?" Xu Nian asked.

Qi Lingfeng glanced at Xu Nian, hesitated a moment, and then said with a serious voice, "Hall Master, Emperor Tianhen has finished his seclusion."

"Emperor Tianhen has finished his seclusion?" Xu Nian was momentarily stunned.

Emperor Tianhen had been in closed-door cultivation for some time.

He had not even exited his seclusion when the Crown Prince was killed.

Now that he had finally emerged, this could hardly be good news.

Moreover, Xu Nian trying to assassinate the Eighth Prince might now be even more difficult.

"Did Emperor Tianhen mention anything about the matter with the Crown Prince?" Xu Nian asked with some concern.

His strength was not yet sufficient to contend with the Tianhen Empire's Imperial Family.

If Emperor Tianhen truly intended to kill him over the Imperial Family's affairs, he could escape.

But what about his mother, sister, and Leng Yanran?

"He did. Emperor Tianhen said the Crown Prince cultivated an Evil Technique, committed heinous crimes, and deserved a myriad of deaths. Hall Master, by executing the Crown Prince, you did no wrong but have instead merited a great service, and he has sent someone to invite the Hall Master to the palace for a talk," said Qi Lingfeng without any trace of joy on his face.

Xu Nian let out a slight sigh of relief upon hearing this.

It seemed that Emperor Tianhen had no intention of seeking open vengeance for the Crown Prince.

This was an entirely favorable turn of events for him.

At the very least, Xu Nian did not have to worry about a direct confrontation with the Imperial Family.

As for Emperor Tianhen's words suggesting that he had done no wrong but merited great service, Xu Nian did not believe them.

He had killed the man's son; could he genuinely be grateful?

That was why Qi Lingfeng showed not a trace of joy—it was apparent to him as well that Emperor Tianhen's words were mere formalities, meant to appease the masses.

Xu Nian's brows knitted slightly as Emperor Tianhen invited him to a palace meeting.

This was by no means a good sign.

If Emperor Tianhen intended to assassinate him within the palace walls,

Even with all his might, he would not find escape easy.

"Hall Master, the envoy sent by Emperor Tianhen has already arrived and is currently waiting outside the hall. What would you have us do?" Qi Lingfeng asked.

He too felt helpless.

If Xu Nian truly went to the Emperor Palace, his prospects seemed grim.

Yet if he refused to go, the envoy sent by Emperor Tianhen would hardly give up easily.

Xu Nian's expression darkened, followed swiftly by a sneer.

"When Emperor Tianhen's people have already reached our doorstep, on what grounds can we refuse to go? Let's go and meet this envoy," Xu Nian said with a sneer.

Since Emperor Tianhen had sent for him, his intent to meet was resolute.

Xu Nian could not avoid it even if he wanted to.

Rather than being passive, it was better to actively meet Emperor Tianhen and see just what he was capable of.

Hearing Xu Nian's words, Qi Lingfeng nodded helplessly and then led Xu Nian outside the hall.

Following Qi Lingfeng outside, Xu Nian soon saw a tall figure standing there.

When Xu Nian saw this figure, his brows furrowed slightly.

For this person was none other than the Saint Peak Powerhouse who had been repelled by the Black Hou in Death Valley.

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Sixth update!