"Hahaha, it's truly a beautiful thing when lovers become a couple. Brother Wang, there's no need to take it to heart," Zhao Kuangyin laughed heartily.
"Since that's the case, I will take my leave. As for the competition, I will definitely participate," Wang Yi said.
"Good," Zhao Kuangyin replied.
Afterward, Wang Yi, Zhao Ruixue, and Lian Bi were arranged by Zhao Kuangyin to stay in the palace under the pretext of the upcoming competition.
In the splendid room, only Wang Yi and Zhao Ruixue were present, while Lian Bi naturally stayed in another room.
Seeing that it was just herself and Wang Yi in the room, Zhao Ruixue blushed shyly and eagerly asked Wang Yi how he had been lately, her beautiful eyes filled with concern.
Upon seeing this, Wang Yi lovingly embraced Zhao Ruixue, kissing her cheek. Breathing in the fragrance of her hair, he slowly began to tell her about everything that had happened during this time.
When she heard that Wang Yi was being hunted by the Canglan Sect, Zhao Ruixue tightly hugged Wang Yi, her jade-like face full of worry. Then, upon hearing that Wang Yi had subdued Lian Bi, one of the Top Ten Powerhouses of the Song Kingdom, she was even more shocked. After learning that Wang Yi had become the King of Slaughtering South and the leader of the Martial Alliance, with three Peak Experts of the Ninth Level of the Transformation Realm pledging loyalty to him, Zhao Ruixue stared blankly at Wang Yi, her beautiful eyes filled with pride. The man she chose was so powerful; as his woman, what more could she ask for?
"Wang Yi," Zhao Ruixue said as she gently caressed Wang Yi's resolute cheek, two pearl-like tears falling from her beautiful eyes.
"What's wrong?" Wang Yi smiled and asked as he looked at the Jade Beauty before him.
"Nothing. It's just so good that you're fine. I will never part with you again," Zhao Ruixue said as she rested her head on Wang Yi's sturdy chest.
Hearing such soft words made Wang Yi's heart race. He then pressed the beauty beneath him...
On this day, Zhao Kuangyin sent someone to invite Wang Yi to the Hall of Zhengde.
At this moment, Song Dynasty civil and military officials lined up on both sides. Zhao Kuangyin sat majestically on the dragon throne, with a man and a woman standing beside him. The young man was in his twenties, tall and handsome with an extraordinary demeanor; he was none other than Crown Prince Zhao Xuan. The other woman was in her teens, dressed in palace attire with her hair cascading over her shoulders. Her skin was fair, her teeth like pearls, and her figure graceful; however, her expression was extremely cold, giving off an air of unapproachability. This woman was Princess Zhao Ling.
In addition to these individuals in the Hall of Zhengde today were Yang Xuan, the leader of Ziyang Sect, and his eldest disciple Feng Shen Yu.
"Announce Wang Yi to enter the hall," Chen Gonggong called out loudly.
As his voice echoed through the hall, everyone saw a figure walk in—tall and upright. Though not conventionally handsome, he exuded a unique aura as if he had blended into his surroundings completely. It was none other than Wang Yi.
"Zhao Huang," Wang Yi said with cupped hands.
"Please take a seat," Zhao Kuangyin waved his hand.
"The reason for inviting you, Brother Wang, is regarding the envoy from the Jin Kingdom," Zhao Kuangyin continued. "According to reports, Jin Kingdom General Wanyan Sheng and the three strongest youths of the Jin Kingdom will arrive tomorrow at noon. These three are named Tuoba Hong, Breakthrough Sixfold, and Dar Breakthrough Fivefold, along with Xis, who is also Breakthrough Fivefold."
After a pause, Zhao Kuangyin continued, "Our youth from the Song Kingdom will be represented by Yang Xuan from the Ziyang Sect and Grand Princess Zhao Ling, while the last participant will be you, Brother Wang. Do any of you have objections?"
"Your Majesty is wise."
Everyone bowed in unison. Both Yang Xuan and Zhao Ling were recognized as strong figures of the Song Kingdom, and as for Wang Yi, he was a peerless powerhouse who had slain Meng Hang. This battle would surely lead to victory for the Song Kingdom.
"Good, then you may all withdraw for now," Zhao Kuangyin said.
"Yes."
The civil and military officials retreated, leaving only Zhao Kuangyin, Yang Xuan, Wang Yi, and six others in the vast hall.
"If our people in the Song Kingdom can avoid the suffering of war, it will depend on you, Brother Wang," Zhao Xuan said sincerely as he approached Wang Yi and bowed.
"Your Highness, please rise. I will do my utmost," Wang Yi waved his hand.
"Are you Wang Yi?"
At that moment, a cold voice suddenly came from nearby.
Hearing this, Wang Yi turned to see Princess Zhao Ling approaching.
"Ling, do not be rude," Zhao Kuangyin said with a change in expression, scolding her before turning to smile at Wang Yi. "Brother Wang, please do not take offense. Ling has been practicing an Ice Attribute technique since childhood, which is why she behaves this way."
"Brother Wang, you must win this competition. Otherwise, if we lose, I will not marry into the Jin Kingdom," Princess Zhao Ling said with her ice-like gaze fixed on Wang Yi. "If you win, I am willing to grant you any request."
"I think if I am not even a match for the Golden Kingdom's Three Heroes, then there should be no one left in the Song Kingdom capable of fighting," Wang Yi replied calmly.
Yang Xuan and Zhao Kuangyin felt a bit awkward after hearing this.
"Thank you," Zhao Ling said.
Wang Yi glanced at Zhao Ling, who was at the Fourth Layer of Breakthrough, then looked at Yang Xuan, also at the Fourth Layer of Breakthrough, and couldn't help but frown.
"Wang brother, there’s no need to doubt. Although Feng Shen Yu and Ling are only at the Transcendence Realm Fourth Layer, their actual strength is definitely not inferior to the Fifth Layer, and may even surpass some," Zhao Kuangyin stepped forward and said.
"Mm." Wang Yi nodded, suddenly recalling Xiao Xuan, who was already a Seventh Layer Martial Artist. Compared to Feng Shen Yu and Zhao Ling, he was indeed much stronger. However, he quickly dismissed that thought; the Killing Fields were far away, and there was no time left. Since Zhao Kuangyin mentioned it, perhaps these two truly had extraordinary strength.
"By the way, Wang brother, after this matter, do you have any intention of staying in the Song Kingdom?" Yang Xuan asked.
"What do you mean by that, Brother Yang?" Wang Yi raised an eyebrow and asked.
"It's like this: the Canglan Sect has been destroyed, and the resources and properties it left behind are untouched due to your reputation. To abandon them would be quite a waste!" Yang Xuan hesitated for a moment before saying through gritted teeth.
It should be known that the Canglan Sect was destroyed by Wang Yi, leaving behind a significant amount of resources—Spiritual Veins, mines, shops—worth a lot. Everyone was envious, but without Wang Yi's word, no one dared to act recklessly. After all, neither Ziyang Sect nor the Court dared to take action lightly, and other forces wouldn't dare to touch anything either.
"You can take all those things," Wang Yi said indifferently.
"Really?"
"Wang brother, are you serious?"
Yang Xuan and Zhao Kuangyin exchanged glances and asked excitedly.
"Mm." Wang Yi nodded, suddenly his eyes brightened as he said: "However, I have something very important to entrust to both of you."
"Oh? Please go ahead, Wang brother," Zhao Kuangyin said.
Then Wang Yi detailed the matter of the demon clan appearing in the Song Kingdom to Yang Xuan and Zhao Kuangyin.
"Wang brother, are you serious? The demon clan has disappeared for over ten thousand years; how could they suddenly appear in the Song Kingdom?" Yang Xuan asked in shock.
"If what Brother Wang said is true, this Demon Lord is indeed gathering Demonized Warriors, then it would be truly disastrous. A slight misstep could bring slaughter upon our Song Kingdom," Zhao Kuangyin said, his pupils contracting as he spoke in a deep voice. "According to ancient texts, the cultivation speed of the demon race is already faster than that of humans, and those who have been demonized can instantly increase their cultivation by one realm, far surpassing human training speeds."
"If I am not mistaken, this demon should be left behind by Xuan Luo, one of the Four Great Saints of the Demon Realm. Previously, Meng Hang sent people to destroy Kaiyang Sect, but who would have thought that Liu Bei would break the seal, leading to Mutual Destruction." Wang Yi glanced at everyone and said, "You should all understand that the appearance of demons signifies something significant, so I hope you can send warriors to search for the exact hiding places of the demons and capture them all at once."
"Brother Wang is right; we cannot allow the demon forces to grow unchecked, or the consequences will be unimaginable," Zhao Kuangyin replied.
"After this matter is settled, I will immediately send disciples to search for traces of the demons," Yang Xuan nodded in agreement.
Feng Shen Yu, Zhao Xuan, and Zhao Ling listened nearby with surprise, but it was clear that this was not something that could be stopped.
"Alright, I will leave this matter to you," Wang Yi nodded.
Afterward, everyone chatted for a while before dispersing.
On the second noon, Zhao Kuangyin sent Chen Gonggong to inform Wang Yi.
Soon after, Wang Yi walked out of the palace with Zhao Ruixue and Lian Bi. Zhao Ruixue walked beside Wang Yi with a look of happiness on her face. She wore a pure white outfit, her skin as fair as snow, and her long hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall. Her graceful steps made her look like a fairy.
"Young Master Wang, please follow this old servant," Chen Gonggong said in a hoarse voice.
"Chen Gonggong, has the Jin Kingdom Envoy arrived?" Wang Yi asked.
"Yes, Jin Kingdom General Wanyan Sheng has led five thousand troops and is stationed outside the city. He personally brought one hundred Jin Kingdom soldiers and those so-called Golden Kingdom's Three Heroes into the palace. Your Majesty has already taken them to the training ground," Chen Gonggong replied.
"Mm." Wang Yi nodded.
After a tea break, a massive square nearly a thousand feet wide appeared ahead. On both sides stood civil and military officials along with Guards. Zhao Kuangyin and Yang Xuan were seated in the east while a middle-aged man clad in golden armor sat at the lower end. His thick eyebrows resembled ink, his lips were wide and thick, and his eyes were as large as those of a bull. Beside him lay a Golden Blade, exuding an unmatched aura.
"The man in golden armor is Wanyan Sheng," Chen Gonggong whispered to Wang Yi.
"Mm." Wang Yi nodded and glanced at Wanyan Sheng. Breakthrough Sevenfold. His gaze then shifted to three young men in their twenties standing behind him; each exuded an extraordinary demeanor and radiated waves of Pound of Vitality energy, clearly indicating their impressive cultivation levels.
"Lord Wang has arrived."
A long shout rang out, and everyone's gaze converged on Wang Yi.
Yang Xuan and Zhao Kuangyin already knew that Wang Yi had become the Southern King of the Killing Fields and the leader of the Martial Alliance, with no intention of interfering with the Song Kingdom, so they both felt relieved.
"Brother Wang, please," Zhao Kuangyin said with a smile as he stood up.
Wang Yi nodded and sat to the left of Zhao Ruixue, while Lian Bi stood behind him. Although he was an equal figure to Yang Xuan and the others, he did not have the standing to act in front of Wang Yi.
"Zhao Huang, may we begin?" Wanyan Sheng asked in a deep voice.
"Alright, since General Wanyan can't wait any longer, let the competition begin!" Zhao Kuangyin said, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes as he waved his sleeve lightly.
Before his words fell, a young man emerged from behind Wanyan Sheng and cupped his hands in greeting. "Jin Kingdom's Xis seeks your guidance."
Wang Yi turned to look at the voice and saw that this Xis was tall, dressed in purple, with high cheekbones and sunken eyes, giving off an extraordinary presence as he stood there.
Then, this young man who called himself Xis pushed off the ground with his foot and soared into the air. With a powerful grasp into the void, a long spear appeared in his hand. A terrifying wave of energy surged forth as he reached Breakthrough Level Five. A confident smile appeared on his face as he spoke with Vital Energy enveloping his voice, "I wonder which hero from the Song Dynasty is willing to come forward for guidance?"
His voice rolled across the entire training ground like the sound of evening drums and morning bells, echoing in everyone's ears and causing some officials to change their expressions.
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