I Slaughtered Through the Dungeon Worlds with My Cheats
Chapter 523 - 255: I'm the Only Living Person in the Whole World [10,000 Words for Monthly Votes]_2

Several people soon entered the hall.

Before them, there was a high platform with stairs all made of gold.

The desk and the dragon throne were likewise of gold.

"Your subject pays homage to Your Majesty!"

The group spoke in unison, then deeply bowed to the Emperor.

They simply bowed without performing the kneeling salute, and Mu Rufeng followed suit in offering his respects with a bow.

"Rise, everyone else leave us," the Emperor put down the writing brush in his hand and commanded all the surrounding eunuchs and palace maids to withdraw.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The crowd of eunuchs and palace maids immediately retreated and also slowly closed the grand doors.

Only the old eunuch, Cheng Gonggong, remained unmoved.

The moment the grand doors closed, a streak of Liu Guang flashed at the door, and then instantly enveloped the entire hall.

An array was set up above the grand doors, which could be activated upon closing it, capable not only of defense but also of soundproofing.

Sitting on the dragon throne, the Emperor was known as Emperor Jing Xuan, the twenty-seventh ruler of Great Xia.

Though his hair was white, not a trace of old age tainted his being, and he appeared but a man in his forties.

In reality, however, the Emperor had already reached the advanced age of eighty this year.

Of course, this was not the ordinary ancient world, and Emperor Jing Xuan himself held a cultivation in the Soul Refining Realm, allowing him to live well past two hundred years without issue.

The Crown Prince, however, had it harder as he had been sitting as the heir for nearly fifty years this year.

As the Emperor of Great Xia, with immeasurable resources at his disposal, it would be a true waste should one fail to reach the cultivation of the Soul Refining Realm.

"Your Majesty, we have succeeded in our mission without disgrace, and the entrance to the Mysterious World has been sealed by the Emperor Sword," Han Zhen declared.

"Excellent, most excellent. Is this the leader of the Demon Supression Army you mentioned, Mu Rufeng?" Emperor Jing Xuan's gaze fell upon Mu Rufeng.

"Your subject greets Your Majesty." Mu Rufeng immediately saluted with a clasped fist.

"Your Majesty, indeed, the sealing of the entrance was successful largely due to General Mu's foremost efforts. The army of fifty thousand Barbarians was also annihilated by him in one fell strike," Han Zhen reported.

"Oh? He is merely in the Bone Refining Realm, how could he take the lead in merit?" Emperor Jing Xuan showed interest.

"Your Majesty, don't underestimate General Mu. He possesses a secret technique that allows him to reach the strength of the Soul Refining Realm, and he is among the elite. Even I am somewhat inferior to him," Han Zhen said.

"A secret technique? Is it true?" Emperor Jing Xuan looked towards the others.

Zhao Qing and Sun Mian both nodded in agreement.

"Your Majesty, I possess Innate Divine Power, and my strength is naturally uncommon. As long as I am engulfed in a certain emotion, I can multiply my own power."

"When my power peaks, I can exhibit tremendous force," Mu Rufeng stated.

"Interesting. Let's not dwell on that for now. Since you have accomplished the sealing, you shall certainly be discussed for reward."

"Mu Rufeng, listen to your ennoblement!" Emperor Jing Xuan's tone suddenly changed.

"Your subject is here!" Mu Rufeng immediately stepped forward and saluted with a clasped fist.

"Considering the invasion by the Mysterious World, the sealing of its entrance, and the extermination of fifty thousand Barbarian troops, you certainly merit the prime recognition. I hereby promote you up three ranks and bestow..."

Mu Rufeng, in fact, felt indifferent about these rewards.

After all, he was soon to return, and this world was entirely separate from the real one.

No matter how great the rewards, they would not benefit him.

Rather, he desired some good Martial Arts or other special items, but he could not possibly ask for them outright.

He was also granted a title of Marquis, which Mu Rufeng had learned from Han Zhen during their journey, that he was likely to receive a noble rank.

Indeed, as Han Zhen anticipated, his noble rank belonged to the second tier.

The first tier consisted of dukes, the second of marquises, the third of earls, and the rest were minor officials.

But soon, Mu Rufeng was shocked; the Emperor actually bestowed upon him a Martial Art called Azure Dragon Transformation.

By the name alone, the Martial Art seemed formidable, which piqued Mu Rufeng's interest.

Emperor Jing Xuan spoke plentifully at a stretch, granting rewards to Han Zhen and the others as well.

"Your Majesty, what exactly is the situation with the Abnormality World? Also, why did those Barbarian troops harbor such an abnormal force within them?"

"As long as they consume flesh and blood, that power strengthens, becomes more bloodthirsty, frenzied, and immune to pain and fear of death."

Mu Rufeng voiced the doubts that were in his heart.

Although he had asked Han Zhen and the others during the journey, they did not know much.

Going to return soon, Mu Rufeng boldly posed the questions.

"The Mysterious World isn't appearing for the first time. The founding emperor of Great Xia overthrew the previous dynasty and established the everlasting foundation of Great Xia due to such an invasion," Emperor Jing Xuan explained.

Being the twenty-seventh ruler of Great Xia and this being the High Martial World, the average lifespan of the emperors of Great Xia was considerably high.

Thus, the majority had reigns of at least thirty years; of course, this did not exclude those short-lived emperors. Therefore, the Great Xia had persevered for over a thousand years.

Although Great Xia remained powerful, the emergence of the Abnormality World heralded that the nation's thousand-year realm might swiftly reach its conclusion.

From a young age, Emperor Jing Xuan was curious, fond of novelties, and thus spent much time in the Book Collection Pavilion.

Many secrets came to his knowledge, including those about the Mysterious World.

Hence, when the entrance to the Mysterious World appeared atop Mei Mountain, rather than deploying warriors of the God Realm, he dispatched those of the Soul Refining Realm.

Thus, his strategies were proven correct; with the Mysterious World being sealed, it signified that the realm of Great Xia would not conclude here.

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