The next morning, with the Emperor personally seeing them off, Xing Jue, Princess Xin Xin, and the others boarded the grand and luxurious palace and headed towards the Sealed Basin.
Even though there were only four people, including Princess Xin Xin, who entered the Sealed Basin, the Emperor still sent a large number of soldiers. However, they could only stand guard outside the palace and didn't have the right to enter the basin. Inside the palace, there were only four people.
Xing Jue and Princess Xin Xin were chatting and laughing in the spacious hall. Their intimate behavior caused the man wearing a golden robe and carrying a mid tier totem long blade on his waist to frown and sigh.
As the head captain of the Imperial City's Embroidered Uniform Guard, this was the first time he saw Princess Xin Xin treat someone like this. If he didn't see it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that Princess Xin Xin would have such a side to her.
Even though he had heard about Xing Jue and admired how Xing Jue was able to become a beginner level Wargod in such a short amount of time, he didn't understand how Xing Jue managed to bewitch Princess Xin Xin into such a docile state and gain the Emperor's favor and trust.
Actually, as the head captain of the Imperial City's Embroidered Uniform Guard and the strongest fighter in the entire Imperial City, he didn't like Xing Jue at all. Even though Xing Jue displayed outstanding talent and even though he knew that Xing Jue could surpass him, at least for now, he still didn't like Xing Jue.
However, he could only restrain his dissatisfaction in front of Princess Xin Xin and didn't dare to show it.
Inside the palace, aside from the three of them, there was also a plain-looking woman who served tea. This woman was an intermediate level Wargod and was one level stronger than Xing Jue. She was the head maid of the Imperial City.
Normally, she wasn't someone who served tea or poured water. But now that she was here, she returned to her old job. However, her ability to take care of people was far superior to the other maids. Because of this, the Emperor transferred her here from the Imperial City to serve Princess Xin Xin.
However, at the same time, as the head maid manager of the Imperial City, she had her own pride. Therefore, when she was asked to serve Xing Jue, who was only at the beginner level of the Wargod level, she was also extremely proud.
Actually, Xing Jue could guess what the two of them were thinking right now even if he closed his eyes. However, this wasn't the time for Xing Jue to show off his might to the two of them. When the time came, Xing Jue would naturally let them know who was the true ruler among the four of them.
While Xing Jue and Princess Xin Xin were riding the palace towards the Sealed Basin, two people were standing in one of the palaces in the headquarters of the Secret Division. These two people were Prime Minister Wang Qiang from the Iron Blood Continent and General Pang Zhi, who was defeated by Xing Jue.
"Sir, it's all because of my incompetence," Pang Zhi stood behind Wang Qiang with an expression of self-blame.
"Forget it, it's not your fault. We underestimated that Xing Jue," Wang Qiang waved his hand with his back facing Pang Zhi, indicating that he didn't need to blame himself.
"It's just that Xing Jue is deeply favored by His Majesty, and this trip to the Sealed Basin is of great significance. When he returns, I'm afraid that His Majesty will use this as an excuse to promote him again. At that time, it will truly be too disadvantageous for us." Pang Zhi's face was filled with worry because he had already clearly felt how terrifying Xing Jue was.
"You don't have to worry about that, because the seal basin will soon become a graveyard for executions. As long as he dares to step into it, he will definitely be buried there." Wang Qiangna spoke indifferently, while a sinister expression flashed on his face.
"Sir, what do you mean?" Pang Zhi's expression changed as if he had thought of something.
"Do you still remember the woman who defeated you when you were guarding the Whip and Horse Pass and clashed with the Phaseless Empire?" Wang Qiang slowly turned around and asked with a smile.
After hearing Wang Qiang's words, Pang Zhi's face couldn't help but change. He revealed a look of unwillingness and humiliation. Then, he fiercely clenched his teeth and said, "Of course I remember. That was the greatest humiliation in this subordinate's life!"
"Ha, humiliation? It's fine if she really brought you humiliation, because what she brought to Xing Jue is a nightmare. " The corners of Wang Qiang's mouth suddenly curled into a sinister smile, as if he had already predicted Xing Jue's life and death.
"Sir, could it be that you've agreed to the Phaseless Empire?" After hearing Wang Qiang's words, shock instantly appeared on Pang Zhi's face, and even a trace of fear appeared in his eyes.
"The Phaseless Empire is rising in the limelight, but the Starfall Empire is declining and gradually declining. There is no reason for me not to choose a good master."
"Moreover, the Emperor of the Phaseless Empire has already promised me that as long as I help him overthrow the royal family, he will let me sit on the throne of the Starfall Empire."
"At that time, we will no longer need to look at the faces of others, and we will become true rulers."
"At that time, the power will be in my hands, and even the Phaseless Empire can only be on equal footing with me." Wang Qiang suddenly laughed crazily, and within that laughter, his boundless ambition was revealed.
"However, Sir, I still feel that this is a little inappropriate. After all, the Emperor still treats us …" Pang Zhi said worriedly, and a trace of guilt appeared on his face.
"Alright, you don't have to think too much about this. I am also doing this for the good of the people of the Iron Blood Continent, and I have my own plans!" Seeing that Pang Zhi's expression was a little ugly, Wang Qiang walked to Pang Zhi's side and smiled as he patted his shoulder.
"However, Sir, even if Fu Yao were to make a move, Xing Jue is currently wielding a High Spiritual Weapon. I'm afraid that even she might not be able to kill Xing Jue." With Wang Qiang's reassurance, Pang Zhi's shock seemed to have lessened, and worry replaced it.
Having fought with Xing Jue before, he already knew that Xing Jue was not an ordinary person. His aura was not completely brought about by a High Spiritual Weapon, so he did not think that the woman's strength alone would be able to defeat Xing Jue, who possessed a High Spiritual Weapon.
"Don't worry, from what I know, she is currently the person that the Emperor of the Phaseless Dynasty values the most. Furthermore, the Emperor has bestowed upon her a High Spiritual Weapon."
"She also possesses a High Spiritual Weapon. Coupled with her strength, killing Xing Jue would be a piece of cake!" Wang Qiang said confidently, without the slightest hint of worry.
"So Sir, you have already planned this out in detail," Pang Zhi said in admiration.
"Of course. If I didn't handle things well, I, Wang Qiang, would not have the position I have today."
"Today, the Emperor will leave the Divine Secret Unit and return to the Imperial City. After the Emperor leaves, you will be in charge of this place," Wang Qiang suddenly said in a serious tone.
"Sir, what about you?" Pang Zhi asked in confusion.
"Me? I've long touched the boundaries of a high-level Wargod. I just haven't had the time to break through because I've had too many things to do. "
"This time, I will break through to become a high-level Wargod in one go. When that happens, I will be the only high-level Wargod in the Star Fall Dynasty, and I will rightfully take the position of the Marshal of the Divine Secret Unit."
"When that happens, the Star Fall Dynasty will change hands!" Wang Qiang once again displayed an ambitious smile.
"Sir, could it be that Marshal Xiao Ding's illness..." Seeing that Wang Qiang seemed to have planned everything out, Pang Zhi suddenly remembered something.
"Hahaha, illness? With his strength, how could he be ill? He was merely poisoned by me. Without my antidote, no one can cure him. "
"Pang Zhi, as a man, you must not be bothered by trifles. Remember, no one cares about what you've done. They only care about what you possess."
"The winner is the king, the loser is the thief. The strong are respected. This has always been the iron rule of this world. No one can change it, and there's no need to change it, because this is human nature!"
"You are the person I have the highest hopes for. Once I sit on the throne, the position of Marshal will be yours. You must not disappoint me!" Seeing that Pang Zhi's expression was rather awkward, Wang Qiang once again smiled and comforted him.
"Thank you, sir, for your kindness. I will not let you down!" After hearing Wang Qiang's words, Pang Zhi hurriedly bowed to the ground and gratefully bowed.
The Seal Basin was at the border of the three dynasties, and it was quite far from the headquarters of the Divine Secret Unit. Even if they rode the fastest palace, it would take them more than ten days to reach the Seal Basin. After walking out of the palace and looking at everything in front of him, Xing Jue was shocked by everything in front of him.
After walking out of the palace, what appeared in front of Xing Jue and the others was a huge valley. The valley was filled with all sorts of strange plants. At a glance, it was like a green ocean with no end in sight.
"This is the Seal Basin. Soul Elder, it seems like the damage you caused back then was not small." Looking at the shocking Seal Basin before him and thinking about how the culprit was hiding in his body, Xing Jue found it very interesting.
"Hmph, this is just the damage that I unintentionally caused. If I had done it intentionally, even the entire Asura Continent would not be able to leave anyone alive." The Soul Venerable's disdainful voice resounded from within Xing Jue.
"Heh, Soul Elder, if we can find the fragment you left behind this time, will you be able to recover a tenth of your strength?"
Xing Jue chuckled. If the Soul Elder was really as powerful as he said, then he did not need to recover all of his strength. Just a tenth of his strength would be enough to change the Asura Continent.
"The fragment of this Soul Elder can transform into a spirit body just like the main body. The mysterious creatures that they are talking about should be formed from the fragment of this Soul Elder."
"However, because this Soul Elder's strength has been greatly reduced, it is impossible to summon them back to the main body. We can only forcefully retrieve them. As for how much you can retrieve them, that will depend on your abilities." The Soul Elder suddenly laughed evilly.
The Soul Elder's words caused Xing Jue to feel rather helpless. He did not think that this mysterious Honorable Weapon would push all the blame onto him. In other words, if the Soul Elder's strength was unable to recover to its ideal state, then all the responsibility would fall on him.
"Someone is coming, it's the Secret Battalion."
Just as Xing Jue and the others were admiring the Seal Basin not far away, a large group of people suddenly appeared. This was the Secret Battalion and their leader was a general with the strength of a beginner stage Wargod. From the looks of it, they should be the troops in charge of the Seal Basin. They should be here to welcome Princess Xin Xin.
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