128: His Majesty bestows a marriage

Central Domain Divine Land.

In the Central Domain, within a mysterious Immortal Cave hidden deep in a secluded place.

An old man, whose depths resembled an abyss, suddenly opened his eyes, which no one dared to look directly at. These eyes were like endless whirlpools, capable of instantly devouring a person's Soul.

"After countless Reincarnations, I hope you won't disappoint me this time."

The old man mumbled, his voice low and hoarse, as if it had traveled through endless ages.

Immediately, he slowly closed his eyes again, those tightly shut eyes seeming to tell countless secrets... At the same time, at this moment, strange phenomena frequently appeared in the heavens and earth, and the entire Tianwu Continent was enveloped in lightning and thunder.

Northern Profound Region, in a mysterious and ancient relic.

"Jie... jie... jie..."

A chilling laugh suddenly rang out, as if from the Nine Nether Abyss, cold and terrifying.

"Are you truly willing to offer your Soul in exchange for power?"

That voice came again, every word seemingly carrying an bone-chilling coldness.

"I am willing, as long as I can kill Yang Lingchen, I will do anything."

Li Xinyi's eyes gleamed with endless malice, her Phoenix eyes as cold as a venomous snake, flickering with madness and determination.

"Jie... jie... jie..., very good, then this Demon God will grant your wish."

That extremely cold voice, with a hint of triumphant pleasure, rang out again... Western Demonic Region.

"Lord Demon Emperor, good news, good news! The Seal of the Heavenly Absolute War God has loosened!"

A burly, muscular Demon Region man shouted excitedly, his voice rough and loud.

"Jie... jie... jie..., it's time for our Demon Race to launch a counterattack. Despicable humans, this Emperor will slaughter all of you!" The Demon Emperor let out a series of sinister laughs, his smile twisted and ferocious, making one's hair stand on end... After a careful cleansing, Yang Lingchen leisurely walked out of the haotian jade space.

When he reappeared at the mansion, it was already the next morning.

After his Breakthrough, Yang Lingchen's skin became even smoother and more delicate, as warm and lustrous as mutton-fat jade, every inch exuding a charming glow.

At this moment, Yang Lingchen's facial features were even more defined, as if meticulously carved by a master craftsman. His exquisitely sculpted handsome face exuded a noble and mysterious Aura, like a born King, making people unable to help but cast glances at him.

Now, when Yang Lingchen stood there, he was like a peerlessly handsome Young Master who had stepped out of a painting, graceful and extraordinary.

"Wow, Brother Yang, how did you become so fair-skinned and tender?"

As soon as Yang Lingchen walked out of the room, Ouyang Yunfei came over with light steps, looking at Yang Lingchen in surprise.

Ouyang Yunfei's eyes were wide, filled with an expression of disbelief.

The main reason was that Yang Lingchen's current Aura had changed too much, almost as if he had been reborn, making it hard to believe.

At this moment, Yang Lingchen unconsciously touched his cheek; it was smooth and delicate to the touch, like a newborn's skin, soft and elastic.

"Perhaps it's because I used a newly formulated shower gel, which is why it had this effect."

Yang Lingchen smiled, casually making an excuse. His smile was as gentle as a spring breeze, carrying a hint of composure and calmness.

"Um, Brother Yang, could you mix some for me too?"

Ouyang Yunfei scratched his head awkwardly, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Brother Yunfei, you're already quite the pretty boy."

Yang Lingchen teased with a laugh, his eyes full of playful mischief.

"Who would dislike their skin being too soft?"

Ouyang Yunfei gave an embarrassed smile, a slight blush rising on his face.

Just then, Ouyang Yunmeng walked over with light steps, her voice as crisp as an oriole, saying: "Yang Lingchen, you're finally out. Eunuch Li from the palace is here; he said His Majesty wants to summon you today."

Ouyang Yunmeng's face showed a hint of anxiety, and her eyes conveyed concern.

"His Majesty summons? I'll go see."

Yang Lingchen frowned, a hint of doubt rising in his heart, wondering why His Majesty would suddenly summon him.

Originally, he planned to first deal with that arrogant and idiotic princess and retrieve the illusory void stone and divine nether stone.

Since the Phoenix Divine Dynasty's Emperor was summoning him, Yang Lingchen felt it was necessary to meet this number one expert of the Southern Wilds.

He wouldn't think himself invincible just because he had achieved a Breakthrough to the eighth layer of the King Realm; on the contrary, he was more cautious than ever, as the Phoenix Divine Dynasty's Emperor was a super expert at the Peak of the ninth layer of the Emperor Realm.

"Yang Lingchen, how dare you! His Majesty summons you, yet you delay in appearing. Do you have any respect for His Majesty?"

Head Eunuch Li Gao said coldly with a high-pitched voice, his face so gloomy it seemed water could drip from it, his eyes filled with anger and majesty.

"Eunuch Li, please calm your anger. I was Cultivating last night and forgot the time. Please forgive me." Yang Lingchen cupped his fists, his tone neither obsequious nor arrogant, with a hint of apology.

"Hmph! Aren't you coming with this servant?"

Li Gao snorted coldly, flicked his whisk, and turned to walk out. His steps were hurried and forceful, as if venting his dissatisfaction.

"This old pervert, just a eunuch, why is he acting so high and mighty?"

Yang Lingchen cursed inwardly, then followed him, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

He mainly wanted to meet the Emperor of the Phoenix Divine Dynasty; otherwise, he would have slapped this eunuch to death long ago.

Following Li Gao, he boarded a high-grade luxurious beast carriage. The beast carriage was lavishly decorated, adorned with countless precious jewels.

The Spirit Beast pulling the carriage was mighty and robust, its fur as smooth as silk. It traveled all the way towards the imperial palace, wheels rolling, raising clouds of dust.

The journey was unimpeded, and the beast carriage smoothly entered the imperial palace.

After entering the imperial palace, Yang Lingchen followed Li Gao out of the beast carriage and proceeded on foot to meet His Majesty, because within the imperial palace, no one except the imperial family was allowed to ride in beast carriages.

The imperial palace of the Phoenix Divine Dynasty covered an extremely vast area, composed of countless palaces. The palaces were meticulously arranged, with pavilions and towers, all exquisitely beautiful.

Passing through ancient and mysterious palaces, Yang Lingchen was secretly astonished. In his previous life, he had visited the Forbidden City, but compared to this place, the scale was vastly different.

The inner pillars of these grand halls were supported by numerous thick red giant columns, each carved with a swirling, lifelike Flying Dragon. The Golden Dragons bared their fangs and brandished their claws, as if ready to soar forth at any moment, appearing exceptionally magnificent.

Yang Lingchen followed Li Gao, passing through one palace after another, each with its unique characteristics: some were resplendent and magnificent, some solemn and majestic, and some elegant and serene.

Just as they passed a supremely luxurious bedchamber, Yang Lingchen stopped.

Because he smelled a familiar scent of Netherworld Flowers. This fragrance was subtle and unique, not generally liked by others, but Xiao Qingyun particularly loved it. Back in the Northern Profound Empire, Xiao Qingyun had planted many Netherworld Flowers.

Perhaps out of longing for Xiao Qingyun, Yang Lingchen's steps unconsciously led him towards that luxurious bedchamber.

"Yang Lingchen, how dare you! Do you know that wandering around the imperial palace can lead to death?" Li Gao shouted loudly, his voice sharp and piercing.

Just now, Li Gao had walked for a while before realizing Yang Lingchen wasn't following him, so he quickly chased after him.

"Yang Lingchen, if you want to die, fine, but don't drag this servant down with you!" Li Gao glared, angrily rebuking him.

"Eunuch Li, please calm your anger. I suddenly had an urgent need to urinate, so I wanted to borrow a place in this bedchamber to relieve myself." Yang Lingchen quickly made an excuse, a hint of an awkward smile on his face.

"Nonsense! Do you know whose residence this is?" Li Gao angrily rebuked, his face growing even uglier.

"Whose residence is it? Why are you so nervous, Eunuch Li?" Yang Lingchen asked curiously, his eyes full of doubt.

"Hmph, the one residing here is the future Empress, Miss Xiao." Li Gao snorted coldly, his tone filled with reverence.

"Aren't you coming with this servant? If His Majesty finds out you offended Miss Xiao, no one can save you!" Li Gao snorted coldly, then turned and continued forward.

"The future Empress, Miss Xiao?" Yang Lingchen murmured, a hint of doubt rising in his heart.

"Eunuch Li, may I ask who this Miss Xiao is, that she receives such favor from His Majesty?" Yang Lingchen asked, his voice carrying a hint of curiosity.

"Why ask so many questions? Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, or you'll bear the consequences." Li Gao said coldly, a warning flashing in his eyes.

Yang Lingchen said no more, but secretly memorized the location of that luxurious bedchamber.

Yang Lingchen planned to meet the Emperor, then find an opportunity to infiltrate that bedchamber. He wanted to see if Xiao Qingyun was indeed living there.

After passing through several more magnificent palaces, Yang Lingchen followed Li Gao to a resplendent grand hall.

From afar, he saw a middle-aged man with a steady Aura and firm facial features sitting on a golden lacquered Dragon-carved throne inside the hall.

This man's gaze was as deep as the sea, making it impossible to fathom his inner thoughts. His posture was tall and straight like a pine, exuding an inherent majesty.

Yang Lingchen perceived an Aura of looking down on the world from this middle-aged man.

It was a self-confidence that controlled everything, an overbearing Aura of being the sole sovereign.

Moreover, Yang Lingchen also sensed a dangerous Aura from this middle-aged man; it was faint yet sent chills down one's spine.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Yang Lingchen has been brought." Li Gao bowed, his voice filled with reverence.

"You are Yang Lingchen?"

Huangfu Haotian then raised his eyes and looked at Yang Lingchen. His gaze was like a torch, seemingly able to see through everything about Yang Lingchen.

"I am Yang Lingchen, greetings to Your Majesty." Yang Lingchen cupped his hands slightly in a bow, his tone neither arrogant nor humble, his eyes calm as still water.

"Young in age, not only graceful, but also possessing Heaven-Defying Cross-Rank Challenge ability. Yang Lingchen, I admire you greatly."

Huangfu Haotian nodded, a smile of appreciation on his face.

"Your Majesty overpraises me."

Yang Lingchen respectfully cupped his fists, while secretly activating his Breath Concealment Art to its utmost, ensuring his cultivation level would not be discovered by the other party.

"Do you know why I summoned you today?" Huangfu Haotian asked, his voice deep and magnetic.

"I do not know, Your Majesty, please enlighten me."

Yang Lingchen said, his expression calm, but inwardly he was speculating about the Emperor's intentions.

"Yang Lingchen, since you are the champion of the Four Sect Grand Competition, I will naturally reward you handsomely." Huangfu Haotian said, a slight smile on his face.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yang Lingchen said, though his heart felt no relaxation.

"I have decided to bestow my most beloved Princess Furong upon you in marriage. I hope you will treat Furong well, otherwise, I will be very angry."

Huangfu Haotian's eyes instantly turned cold, his icy gaze seemingly capable of freezing people solid.