Xiahou Zun said indifferently, "Well, if he fails to be conferred King, naturally, he will not appear. Never mind, don't take it to heart. The Holy Lord will still give you the title of White Tiger King after this. "
"However, what I want is not just a title!" Xiahou Jue said through clenched teeth.
Xiahou Zun's expression turned somewhat sad. After some thought, he said, "Recuperate from your injuries first. After you recuperate, the Three Holy Masters will meet you personally. Remember the humiliation you suffered today. You have to put in the effort to get what you want."
Xiahou Jue's expression turned startled. The Three Holy Masters wanted to meet him personally.
The Holy Lord was an aloof existence in the Holy Lands. Even though Xiao Chen was a Holy Lord, he rarely had the chance to meet them.
Now, the three Holy Lords wanted to meet him together. Could there be a chance for things to change?
"Don't overthink. The matter of Xiao Chen being conferred King is already set in stone. It cannot be changed. The only thing that can change is yourself. This is your chance. Grasp it properly. "
Xiahou Zun said this before he left.
…
Back in the Tianwu Plaza, Ao Jiao no longer possessed Xiao Chen. She had returned to the Immortal Spirit Ring. Only when Xiao Chen regained control of his body did he realize how severely injured he was.
Di Wuque's final strike had been very ruthless. Even with Xiao Chen's Rank 4 Sage Body, he was severely injured and on the verge of death, becoming incredibly weak.
If not for Ao Jiao suddenly waking up, his path to being conferred King would have ended there.
Xiao Chen stretched his arms and legs. He felt that he would need at least half a month to recover to his peak state.
"This is your conferred land and the King Medallion."
The black-clad old man stepped forward and handed Xiao Chen a map and a medallion. Then, his figure flashed, afraid that Xiao Chen would make things difficult for him.
Xiao Chen smiled carelessly. He wasn't in a hurry to check his fief. After putting away the map and the token, he boarded the Haotian Sect's battleship with Shui Lingling and the others.
"I'll heal my injuries first. Senior Sister, please help me reject some people's disturbances for the time being," Xiao Chen said immediately after boarding the ship.
Shui Lingling nods and calls for someone to lead Xiao Chen to the resting room on the ship.
Half a day later, Xiao Chen managed to suppress his injuries. His movements were no longer hindered, and his complexion had calmed down. Only then did he take out the map of his fief.
Looking at where the map was pointing, he could not help but frown.
What's wrong? Is the size of the conferred land too small? Or are there no resources? Or what? Ao Jiao asked from the Immortal Spirit Ring.
"No, see for yourself."
Ao Jiao flew out of the Immortal Spirit Ring and unfurled the map.
The map was made of precious divine materials and engraved with formations to outline the terrain. With a thought, the map could change directions. It was much more convenient than the electronic maps of Xiao Chen's previous life.
Ao Jiao's gaze lingered on the red dot on the conferred land. Then, she smiled and said, It looks like the Three Holy Masters still played some tricks. To think that they managed to toss you so far away.
Unexpectedly, the location marked on the map was not in the Tianwu Domain. Instead, it crossed the Primal Chaos Domain and the Chaotic Demonic Sea to an island in the Heavenly Starry Ocean known as Heavenly Star Island.
The island was very vast, no smaller than a province in the Tianwu Domain. There were also a few subsidiary islands, which covered an even vaster area.
The island did not lack Spirit Veins. It also produced some ores, so it was not too barren.
The Bushin Palace was such a huge faction. If they had their own stronghold in the Starry Heavens, they would definitely have their own stronghold in the Heavenly Starry Ocean as well.
However, Xiao Chen had not expected the other party to toss him so far away.
However, this was also good. They would not meet each other, and he could focus on his development. He could rely on the resources from the King-Conferment Ceremony. With the resources from this King conferral gift, he could even develop a desolate land and use it as the foundation for reviving the Dragon's Gate in the future.
Coincidentally, according to Long Fei's information, there was a throne in the Heavenly Starry Ocean as well. The Hidden Dragon Abyss was also the place with the most Secret Treasures containing dragon souls.
"That's not right. This place is a treasure land. Even if it is far from the Tianwu Domain, the Three Holy Masters would not blame you for giving it up for nothing."
Ao Jiao said in confusion as she stared at the map for a long time.
Xiao Chen took back the map and entered deep thought. This made sense. This time, he embarrassed the Three Holy Masters greatly. How could they let him off so easily?
Since the King title was already decided, the Thunder King would not come out of closed-door cultivation so easily. He would definitely not ask about the conferred land.
This was a good opportunity for the Three Holy Masters to do something. Should I ask First Senior Sister? Perhaps she would have some information.
"Xiao Chen, can I come in?"
Just as Xiao Chen was thinking about Shui Lingling, First Senior Sister knocked on the door. Xiao Chen could not help but smile faintly. Then, he got Ao Jiao to open the door.
This was the first time Shui Lingling saw Ao Jiao. It was hard for her to not be startled. She looked at Xiao Chen with a complicated expression. Clearly, she had not expected Xiao Chen to have a girl by his side.
Furthermore, it was such a pretty girl with a fiery figure. It was hard for her to not get the wrong idea when a man and a woman were alone.
After Xiao Chen explained, the other party understood. Then, she asked about her doubts.
Shui Lingling received the map and gave it a few glances. After thinking for a while, she said, "This place is in the west of the Heavenly Starry Ocean. That is the most chaotic sea region of the Heavenly Starry Ocean. It is not like the other directions, where there are overlords like the Northern Sea Alliance and Zodiac Hall.
"However, if that is all, it should not be a big problem. I feel that there are other hidden dangers. I will only know the details when I go there."
Shui Lingling was not sure, either, so she did not think about it for now.
"I am here to inform you of something. Master just returned from meeting the Thunder King. He wants to meet you now," Shui Lingling said with a smile as she returned the map.
Ying Zongtian was the newly advanced Prime of the Kunlun Continent. He had brought the Saber Sword Two Sovereigns to Tianwu City to help Xiao Chen chase away Emperor Forsaken's group. Logically speaking, Xiao Chen should meet him.
At the bow of the warship, Xiao Chen saw Ying Zongtian, who had been waiting for him for a long time. The other party wore blue robes and looked very carefree. He did not give off any Emperor's Might.
Ying Zongtian turned around and smiled. "Haha! Congratulations on being conferred King. I have seen all the hardships you faced along the way."
Xiao Chen could not help feeling somewhat embarrassed. "Sect Master's conferment of King is the true conferment of King. Once one becomes a King, one becomes a Prime. In the later Martial Epoch, only Sect Master can do that."
Upon hearing Xiao Chen's words, Ying Zongtian did not show any elation. Instead, he appeared very desolate. He smiled bitterly and said, "What is there to be happy about? This is as far as I can go in this life. After working hard for a thousand years, I still succumbed to the Heavenly Dao.
"Your King title is much more important than mine. The three words Blue Dragon King represent a kind of Luck. Just look at how anxious Emperor Forsaken and the other two are."
Xiao Chen smiled but did not dare to reply.
"After you recover from your injuries, leave the Haotian Sect!" Ying Zongtian suddenly said after thinking for a while.
Xiao Chen's expression changed slightly. "Sect Master, what do you mean by that?"
"Naturally, it is to let you out. My Haotian Sect cannot keep you here. Now that you have your own conferred land, you can do whatever you want. If you need anything, you can go and look for Lingling at any time."
Xiao Chen showed doubt on his face, feeling extremely confused.
Ying Zongtian's elegant face seemed to be able to see through everything. He smiled and said, "I know what you are wondering about. You are wondering what I want from you and what I want from you."
That was right. This was exactly what Xiao Chen was wondering about. Everything in the world revolved around benefits. Without sufficient benefits, why would Ying Zongtian help him for no reason?
Xiao Chen had helped Xiao Chen too much, be it in the open or in the dark. Many times, if not for this Martial Emperor behind Xiao Chen, Xiao Chen would have died a miserable death.
"From ancient times until now, every outstanding talent has their own Dao Protector. I am your Dao Protector. My desires are different from the others."
"The Fox King did it because the Fiend Domain is declining. He wanted to use his adopted daughter to build a connection with you. The Saber Sword Two Sovereigns did it because of the impending Demonic Calamity and did not want any internal strife. The Thunder King did it because of a promise.
"As for me, I only have one wish. If one day, you surpass my current cultivation, tell me if there is a Martial God after Prime! "
Was there a Martial God after Prime?
Even someone as strong as Ying Zongtian did not know if there was a Martial God in this world. Xiao Chen could not help smiling.
"Is there really no Martial God?"
Ying Zongtian smiled and said, "There should be. However, no one in this world has ever seen a Martial God. There are no accurate records, only some groundless rumors. They are not very convincing. At least, I do not believe them. "
"Sect Master, you are an outstanding talent, yet you are unable to break through to Martial Emperor. Why do you believe that I can?" Xiao Chen asked, feeling confused.
Ying Zongtian thought for a while and smiled. "Is it because you are the descendant of the Qing Emperor? Is it because of the name Qing Emperor?"
"No matter how strong the Qing Emperor was, he still died in the end," Xiao Chen said somewhat helplessly.
Ying Zongtian smiled but did not reply. After a long time, he handed Xiao Chen a bottle of Medicinal Pills. "Ten Heavenly Essence Pills, King Grade Medicinal Pills. Given your physique, you should be able to recover faster from your injuries after consuming these Medicinal Pills. Consider it a small congratulatory gift from me."
Xiao Chen opened the bottle and took a whiff of the medicinal fragrance. Then, he swallowed one Medicinal Pill on the spot. His internal organs immediately felt refreshed.
His damaged cells and ruptured meridians recovered at a rapid pace. It was not as easy as Ying Zongtian had described.
"Where is the conferred land that Bushin Palace gave you?"
"Heavenly Star Island."
When Ying Zongtian heard the name Heavenly Star Island, he thought for a while before smiling. "Heavenly Star Island … that is really far away. That place is very chaotic. How about I send a Supreme Elder there?"
The Supreme Elders of the Haotian Sect were all at least as strong as the Blue Robed Emperor. There were even some old antiques with the cultivation of Emperor Wu. Unless the sect faced a great calamity, they would normally be in bitter cultivation.
"Many thanks, Sect Master!"
Xiao Chen rejoiced in his heart. He did not know what strange existences existed on Heavenly Star Island. If he had a Blue Robed Emperor to help him, it would be much better.
Ying Zongtian shook his head and smiled. "You are no longer a member of my Haotian Sect. If you do not mind, you can call me Big Brother Ying!"
"In that case, many thanks, Big Brother Ying. In the future, if Xiao Chen is fortunate enough to break through to Prime, I will definitely repay this kindness."
At first, Xiao Chen was startled. This was a great advantage for him to recognize his big brother. However, he was a free and easy person.
Furthermore, Ying Zongtian was clearly not one of those stubborn experts who clung to seniority. Hence, he did not have any misgivings.
"Alright, I'll wait for you!"
A light flashed in Ying Zongtian's eyes as he threw a palm strike at Xiao Chen. Xiao Chen took advantage of the momentum and threw a palm strike as well.
This was a promise between men. One day, they would understand whether there really were Martial Gods in the world.
"Unexpectedly, Ying Zongtian is such a stubborn and pure person. Back then, he stubbornly stood behind you just for this reason."
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