615: The fourth level of Haotian Realm

"Your Highness, although Yang Lingchen's cultivation level is only at the Third Layer of the Haotian Realm, his true combat power is comparable to the Ninth Layer of the Haotian Realm."

"Most importantly, his life force is very young. This kind of talent is top-tier even in the entire Dragon God Star Domain. If Your Highness can recruit him, ascending to the position of Dragon Emperor in the future will surely be just around the corner."

Sun Hongwei said in a heavy voice.

"Elder Sun, although this boy's talent is decent, he has now offended Third Imperial Brother. Even if we recruit him, it will be very difficult to protect him!"

Long Aotian fell into deep thought.

"Your Highness, I was merely making a suggestion just now; the final decision lies with you," Sun Hongwei said.

After a moment of silence, Long Aotian said, "Elder Sun, there is no need for us to recruit this Yang Lingchen for the time being. Given Third Imperial Brother's personality, this kid is as good as dead. If we forcibly protect him, it will only escalate the conflict with Third Imperial Brother prematurely, which would be detrimental to our future plans."

"Of course, if this Yang Lingchen can survive under Third Imperial Brother's suppression, it won't be too late for us to step in and recruit him then."

"Your Highness makes a valid point." Sun Hongwei nodded.

As Long Aotian's consecrated Elder, all he could do was offer his opinion; whether it was adopted or not was beyond his concern... The Third Prince's residence.

"Who is that kid? Have you investigated him thoroughly?"

Third Prince's expression was extremely gloomy, and an invisible Killing Intent shot out from his eyes.

"Your Highness, that kid's name is Yang Lingchen, a contestant from Myriad Demon City for this Grand Competition. Here is some information on him; please take a look." A steady-looking middle-aged man handed a small booklet to Third Prince.

"This kid is a human?"

Third Prince shook his head and said, "Impossible. The Demonic Qi on him is very heavy; he can't be human."

"This subordinate doesn't know either. This news came from the arena in Myriad Demon City; as for its authenticity, it's hard to say," the middle-aged man said.

"This kid just defeated Moluoji?" Third Prince asked again.

"Yes, Your Highness. Before we arrived, this kid defeated Moluoji on the Arena in a single move," the middle-aged man said.

"Interesting. However, for provoking the woman This Prince has set his sights on, even if your talent is unmatched in the Dragon God Star Domain, there will be no place for you to hide."

Third Prince's voice was calm, but his eyes held a cold Killing Intent... "Where did you two go?" Wan Qianqian asked.

"Sister, we just went to a banquet," Wan Xixi said with a smile.

"What banquet? You didn't cause any trouble, did you?" Wan Qianqian asked, brushing her hair back.

"A banquet hosted by Eighth Prince Long Aotian. We just ate some things there and didn't cause any trouble at all," Wan Xixi said.

"Lord City Lord, she's lying. She caused trouble just now and even dragged me in to take the blame." Yang Lingchen said with a bitter face, directly exposing Wan Xixi.

"Yang Lingchen, you... shut up!" Wan Xixi snapped, her face turning green with anger. She had never expected Yang Lingchen to actually tattle on her.

"Lord City Lord, look. Not only did she make me the scapegoat, but now she's threatening me," Yang Lingchen said.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here. Tell me, how did she make you the scapegoat?" Wan Qianqian said seriously.

"It went like this: while we were at the banquet, we ran into someone named Third Prince. Wan Xixi dragged me out to be her shield without my consent. This has caused serious damage to my reputation, so I demand she apologize to me," Yang Lingchen said with a smile.

Yang Lingchen was actually just joking. The main reason he brought it up was to inform Wan Qianqian about the incident.

After all, this concerned his own safety. If he had Wan Qianqian's protection, there would be a layer of security.

"Bastard, you want me to apologize? No way," Wan Xixi said with a huff. "Unless you give that haoyuan fruit back to me."

"Xixi, did you really use Yang Lingchen as a shield in front of Third Prince?" Wan Qianqian's brows furrowed slightly as she looked at Wan Xixi seriously.

"Sister, I didn't have a choice at the time! That guy Third Prince is like a piece of dog skin plaster. If I hadn't dragged Yang Lingchen out, he would have kept pestering me," Wan Xixi said helplessly with a pout.

"Then have you thought about the consequences of doing that?" Wan Qianqian shook her head helplessly and said, "Given Third Prince's personality, do you think he'll let Yang Lingchen off?"

"Yang Lingchen, I'm sorry. I really didn't think that much at the time," Wan Xixi said in a low voice.

"Not bad, the attitude of the apology is very sincere. I accept it," Yang Lingchen said.

"Yang Lingchen, you don't need to worry either. It's currently the Grand Competition period, so Third Prince won't dare to do anything to you. As soon as the Grand Competition ends, I will take you all away quietly."

Wan Qianqian said seriously.

She was also very wary of Third Prince. Furthermore, this was the Dragon Clan's territory; if the other party really wanted to make a move, it would be difficult for her to protect Yang Lingchen.

After all, her cultivation level was only at the Heavenly Dao Realm Fifth Layer. Although she was three minor Realms higher than Third Prince, their combat power was far apart.

Because Third Prince was a Prodigy Genius meticulously cultivated by the Dragon Clan, combined with the Dragon Clan's superior ability to challenge those at higher levels, even with Wan Qianqian being three minor Realms higher, she would find it difficult to defeat Third Prince.

Afterward, the three of them returned to their respective rooms.

Yang Lingchen entered the haotian jade space. He took out that haoyuan fruit and swallowed it in one gulp.

Immediately, a surge of pure energy flooded his body, and his meridians became wider and wider.

Under the influx of this pure energy, the Divine Origin Power within his body gradually became active.

Soon, his cultivation level began to rise.

"Peak of the Haotian Realm Third Layer."

About half an hour later, Yang Lingchen's cultivation level finally broke through to the Peak of the Haotian Realm Third Layer. At the same time, he touched the barrier of the Haotian Realm Fourth Layer.

At this point, he did not rush to charge into the Haotian Realm Fourth Layer in one go, but instead allowed himself to slowly settle.

Yang Lingchen planned to gather all his Divine Origin Power to a single point before attempting the Breakthrough to the Haotian Realm Fourth Layer.

As time passed, the Divine Origin Power in his body finally reached a Peak.

At that moment, he condensed all his Divine Origin Power into a sharp blade and charged frantically toward the Haotian Realm Fourth Layer.

Boom... Boom... Boom...!

"Haotian Realm Fourth Layer!"

At this moment, Yang Lingchen's cultivation level finally broke through.

Feeling the powerful strength within his body, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes. This Breakthrough would play a crucial role in the upcoming Grand Competition.

For this Grand Competition, he had only one goal: to be the champion.

Because only by becoming the champion could he obtain the holy dragon milk.

With the holy dragon milk, Yang Lingchen could raise his cultivation level by another notch. At that point, his safety would be further guaranteed.

To survive in this strange world, he had to increase his cultivation level as quickly as possible.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

During this half month, Yang Lingchen had been cultivating in the haotian jade space. In his spare time, he would accompany his women and children.

The children were very obedient and would often pull Yang Lingchen aside to ask about everything under the sun. Yang Lingchen also never tired of teaching them.

Among his children, the first to be born was Mu Xiya's son. Yang Lingchen named him Yang Yunqiao.

Dong Xuanji's son was named Yang Yunchen.

The sons born to Su Yuyan and Summer First Snow were named Yang Yunzhi and Yang Yunzhou, respectively.

The daughters born to Zhou Ruobing, Snow Heartless, Mu Qingcheng, and Cang Qingyue were named Yang Yunyue, Yang Yunxian, Yang Yunjin, and Yang Yunshang, respectively.

"Father, am I not the eldest?" Yang Yunqiao asked with a blink of his eyes.

"You still have several older brothers and sisters. Father will take you to see them in the future," Yang Lingchen said with a smile.

"That's great! I have older brothers and sisters too." Yang Yunqiao pouted his lips in excitement.

He had always thought he was the eldest. Now that he knew he had older brothers and sisters, he was very excited.