"Chu Kuangren is in the palace. Cancel the plan!"
"Tell everyone to retreat."
"D * mn it, Chu Kuangren is in the palace. Our plan to assassinate the Royal Azure Dynasty Ruler has failed. Everyone, retreat now."
"With Chu Kuangren around, we won't succeed."
On top of a tall building in the Royal Palace, Chu Kuangren smirked as he looked at the quiet streets that were so quiet that even the chirping of birds could be heard.
"These people are quite sensible."
The number of people who had come to stop the Royal Azure Dynasty Ruler from transcending the heavenly tribulation this time was no less than the number of people who came with Honorable Xuan Qi.
However, when Chu Kuangren stood there, no one dared to move.
The Royal Azure Dynasty Ruler's tribulation this time around could be said to be exceptionally easy.
Boom!
In the distance, auspicious clouds gathered and a powerful Daoist Rhyme filled the air. Although it had not reached the level of a Saint, it was very close.
The Royal Azure Dynasty King had successfully ascended to the Quasi-Sage Realm.
"Long live the Monarch!"
"Long live the Monarch!"
Sensing this abnormal sign, the million soldiers guarding outside became extremely excited. They shouted loudly, and sound waves surged into the sky.
Chu Kuangren tapped his ears. "That was a really loud scream."
However, he was happy that the Royal Azure Dynasty Ruler had successfully passed the Ascension Tribulation.
The Royal Azure Dynasty King had successfully ascended to the heavenly tribulation. On the second day, the Royal Azure Dynasty King rewarded the three armies and hosted a banquet for all the generals. Naturally, Chu Kuangren was invited as well.
In the main hall of the palace.
The banquet was in progress. Toasts were exchanged, and it was very lively.
The Royal Azure Dynasty King's face was flushed with happiness.
"Come, this cup of wine is a toast to all of you."
"Thank you, Monarch."
Everyone drained their cups in one go.
"This second cup of wine is for my dear son-in-law. If it weren't for the Lightning Soother Rod and the pills you prepared for me, I'm afraid my tribulation wouldn't have gone so smoothly. Come, let me toast you."
"Father is too polite."
When the banquet ended, the Royal Azure Dynasty King asked Chu Kuangren to stay behind alone.
"Kuangren, I am now a Quasi-Sage. After a period of time, I will be like your master and live in seclusion behind the scenes."
"Hmm? What about the Royal Azure Dynasty? "
"This is also what I wanted to talk to you about. What do you think about letting Linglong take over the Royal Azure Dynasty?"
The Royal Azure Dynasty King stared at Chu Kuangren with a piercing gaze.
Upon hearing that, Chu Kuangren was rather surprised. He did not expect the Royal Azure Dynasty King to make such a decision.
"In the history of the Royal Azure Dynasty, there is no precedent for a woman to be in power. However, it is still a rare occurrence. Does Your Majesty really intend to do so?"
"As long as they have the ability, it doesn't matter if they're male or female."
"Monarch, do you have my reasons for doing this?"
"Ha, that is only part of it. However, the most important thing is that I feel that Ling Long is more suitable to inherit my position."
Although the Royal Azure Dynasty King had considered Chu Kuangren's relationship with her, the real reason why he was so determined was because of Princess Linglong's talents.
Over the past few years, Princess Linglong had displayed a temperament, temperament, and means that none of the princes could match up to.
Even Gu Changge couldn't compare with him.
"I see."
Chu Kuangren pondered. "Does Linglong know about this?"
"I haven't told her yet, but she should agree. She is an ambitious and resourceful woman, you should know that."
"Of course."
Chu Kuangren smiled.
He had known Princess Linglong for a few years now. Although they did not spend a lot of time together, he still had some understanding of her.
She was a career-driven woman with both ability and ambition. There was a high chance that she would not reject the idea of becoming an Empress.
"I plan to keep her by my side for a period of time and slowly hand over the affairs of the imperial court to her. Once she ascends to the throne, I will resign from the throne, live in seclusion, and start building up my foundation to become a Sage."
"Alright, I understand."
"Don't you have any objections?" The Royal Azure Dynasty King asked curiously.
"What objections can I have? There's no harm for me to have her as an Empress. Besides, if it's her wish, I will support her till the end." Chu Kuangren smiled.
He knew that the Royal Azure Dynasty King was worried that he would be too afraid of the woman's dominance, which would make him unhappy.
However, he did not have such thoughts at all.
A strong woman and a weak man?
That did not exist in his eyes.
No matter how powerful Princess Linglong would be after she became an Empress, Chu Kuangren would let her know that her man would always be her man.
…
After staying in the Royal Azure Dynasty for a few days, Chu Kuangren left.
Before he traveled around, he went to the Ancient Battlefield.
After Chu Kuangren's massacre, the number of tormented souls in the Ancient Battlefield had greatly decreased, and they had yet to recover.
Hence, the number of adventurers in the Ancient Battlefield had increased.
Of course, no matter how many there were, the Ancient Battlefield's Core Area was still a forbidden area that no one dared to touch.
Meanwhile, Chu Kuangren was standing at the edge of the Core Area.
He took out the jade pendant that the White-Robed General gave him.
This was the method that he and the White-Robed General had agreed on. If he wanted to find her, all he had to do was come to the Ancient Battlefield and take out the jade pendant.
The White-Robed General would be able to find him by following the aura on it.
Not long after.
A white figure appeared at the edge of Chu Kuangren's vision.
That person was wearing a white robe and wielding a long spear. His face was covered by a mask. It was the White-Robed General from the Ancient Battlefield.
"Why are you looking for me?"
The White-Robed General said.
"Take a look at this first." Chu Kuangren took out another jade pendant, which looked exactly like the one that the White-Robed General gave him.
He had gotten it from Lou Yun. Just like the Lou clan's ancient sword, it was a family heirloom.
It could very well belong to the Lou Kingdom's princess as well.
The White-Robed General's body trembled the moment he saw the jade pendant. He could no longer remain calm as he rushed forward to take the jade pendant and examine it.
"I can't be wrong. This is the jade pendant that belonged to Ah Yu."
The Ah Yu that he mentioned was the former Lou Kingdom's princess.
"You've found our descendants?"
The White-Robed General was in disbelief.
It had only been a few days.
He was already prepared for Chu Kuangren to search for them for hundreds or thousands of years, but he did not expect Chu Kuangren to bring Ah Yu's jade pendant to him in just a few days.
Isn't this efficiency a little too ridiculous?
"Not bad." Chu Kuangren nodded.
"How are they doing?"
The White-Robed General asked. A Sage Ruler like him was a little nervous at that moment, afraid that he would hear some bad news.
"Don't worry, they're doing well."
"Mother and daughter?"
"Yes."
Chu Kuangren then told him about Lou Yun and Shang Qingxue.
The White-Robed General heaved a sigh of relief.
He looked in the direction of the Shang clan and said to Chu Kuangren solemnly, "Thank you so much!"
"It's alright. I'm glad I can help you."
The White-Robed General did not say much. He took out an innate ferocious qi and handed it to Chu Kuangren. "This is the innate ferocious qi I obtained from a tormented soul. Take it first."
"Then I'll take it."
Chu Kuangren smiled. He took the innate ferocious qi and absorbed it. The Infallible Tormented Physique was one step closer to completion.
"Shang Qingxue is joining the Black Heaven Sect, am I right?"
"Yes. If everything goes according to plan, she should have passed the assessment by now and officially joined the Black Heaven Sect."
Two days ago, he had sent a message to Elder Ruyan, asking her to keep an eye on Shang Qingxue.
After all, she had a Sage Ruler ancestor like the White-Robed General with her, so he had to give her special treatment.
"I'll leave Qingxue in your care then."
"No problem."
"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."
The White-Robed General hung the jade pendant that Chu Kuangren brought over on his neck and returned to the Core Area.
"Let's go too."
Chu Kuangren left with Lan Yu.
Suddenly, he received a message from Elder Ruyan. He was shocked when he read the message. "The Sky-Pride Championship?"
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