Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 425: Meeting

Chapter 425: Chapter 425: Meeting

"Entering the Palace?"

Hearing this, a look of astonishment flashed through Ling Chen’s eyes.

Seeing this, Xia Yuan smiled and said, "Don’t worry, it’s nothing serious. There are envoys from other dynasties coming, and you are just going to attend a banquet. If anything unpleasant happens, just make sure not to tarnish the prestige of our Great Xia."

"Alright."

Ling Chen immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He had thought his cover was blown!

Xia Yuan nodded and said, "Additionally, His Majesty will be there, so be polite when the time comes. He has heard of your deeds and might want to see you."

"His Majesty?"

Ling Chen murmured softly, his hands involuntarily clenched.

It was this man who had caused his father to be captured, and now his whereabouts were still unknown.

Even now, he still remembered that man’s face, unforgettable for a lifetime.

"Don’t be nervous."

Xia Yuan smiled and said, "His Majesty is very amiable, especially towards talents like you."

"Yes, I understand."

Ling Chen quickly calmed himself down.

He hadn’t expected Xia Jiuyou to summon him so soon.

"I’ll come for you tomorrow morning."

After saying this, Xia Yuan left the Bamboo Garden.

...

Back Mountain.

"Uncle, I need to enter the palace tomorrow."

Ling Chen spoke up.

"What?"

Liu Qingcang was shocked.

Ling Chen said, "Uncle Cang, don’t worry, Xia Jiuyou is not summoning me specifically. My identity has probably not been exposed yet. Xia Yuan will take me to the palace, apparently because of some envoys from other dynasties."

"Oh."

Liu Qingcang then breathed a sigh of relief and quickly instructed, "Remember, do not be careless. When you see Xia Jiuyou, you must stay calm, and remember not to act impulsively."

He was afraid that Ling Chen would not be able to suppress his emotions and would recklessly target Xia Jiuyou.

"Uncle Cang, don’t worry, I won’t act impulsively."

Ling Chen’s eyes flashed with a cold light, "I’ve waited so many years, I don’t mind waiting a little longer."

"Good, as long as you understand."

Liu Qingcang nodded and said, "I cannot enter the Palace. Therefore, tomorrow, everything will depend on you. Remember, stay calm in any situation."

"Yes."

Ling Chen nodded forcefully.

Although his physical body and Spiritual Power had broken through recently, they were still insignificant in front of a King of the Palace Mansion Realm.

With even a slight slip, this visit might be a one-way trip.

"Tomorrow, I will also wait for you outside the Palace. If something really happens, as long as you escape the Palace, I am confident I can save your life. But if you can’t make it to the palace gates, then you’ll have to depend on your own luck," Liu Qingcang said.

He had prepared for the worst.

...

The next day.

Early in the morning, Xia Yuan arrived at the Bamboo Garden.

Then, the two of them flew towards King City.

Two hours later, they arrived in front of the Palace.

"Inside the Palace, it’s not like the outside, remember not to speak rashly."

Before entering the palace, Xia Yuan instructed again.

"Palace Master, I understand."

Ling Chen nodded heavily.

After a night’s preparation, he had completely calmed himself.

"Alright, let’s go see the King first."

After saying this, Xia Yuan led the way to the Palace.

In the Palace, flying was forbidden.

Only the Imperial Army could fly to patrol the Palace.

Zhengyang Palace.

Xia Jiuyou sat on the Dragon Chair with his eyes closed, meditating.

"Your Majesty, Xia Yuan seeks an audience."

An eunuch came in to report.

"Announce!"

Xia Jiuyou opened his eyes and spoke authoritatively.

"Yes."

The eunuch immediately responded.

"Announce Xia Yuan to see me!"

Following that, a series of voices transmitted from inside the hall to the outside.

Soon after, Xia Yuan and Ling Chen, heads bowed, hurried into Zhengyang Palace.

One must not look directly at the King; such is the rule of the Palace.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Xia Yuan stood firm in the hall and then bowed in salute.

Following behind Xia Yuan, Ling Chen also bowed slightly.

"Dispense with the formalities."

Xia Jiuyou spoke.

Hearing that familiar voice, Ling Chen’s body trembled.

In his mind, he recalled those words from years past: Weakness is your original sin.

Different from before, this time, the voice carried an authoritative tone while back then, it was full of fierce murderous intent.

"Are you Ling Chen?"

Xia Yuan straightened up and turned to Xia Jiuyou, just about to speak when he heard Xia Jiuyou’s voice from above.

"Yes."

Ling Chen spoke out loud.

"Not bad!"

Xia Jiuyou looked down at the young man standing below and lightly praised him.

Looking at Ling Chen’s appearance, glimpses of Ling Tianxing’s figure could faintly be seen.

At this moment, Ling Chen also once again saw Xia Jiuyou.

Years had passed, and Xia Jiuyou had undergone some changes, becoming more stable and dignified with less of a murderous chill.

When that familiar face reflected in his pupils, Ling Chen couldn’t help but tremble slightly.

Despite preparing all night yesterday, he still felt a surge of murderous intent arise in his heart upon seeing his enemy again.

He tried hard to suppress it, ensuring Xia Jiuyou would not detect it.

If discovered, his death would be certain.

Having endured for so many years, he could bear it a little while longer.

When he grew stronger, the time for revenge would come.

"Primordial Pill Realm, fifth level, middle phase. Your cultivation is indeed commendable, showing potential to surpass the Crown Prince."

Xia Jiuyou said with a faint smile.

"Primordial Pill Realm, fifth level?"

Hearing this, Xia Yuan’s gaze sharpened as he looked towards Ling Chen.

Throughout the journey, he had not paid attention to Ling Chen’s cultivation.

But to think that in just over half a month, Ling Chen’s cultivation had advanced once more; this truly astonished him to the extreme.

"Your Majesty flatters me, how can I compare to the Crown Prince?"

Ling Chen spoke with a smile.

"Indeed, the Crown Prince possesses a Sacred Body. Although Ling Chen is currently outstanding, in the end, he is no match for the Crown Prince."

Xia Yuan also chimed in.

Xia Jiuyou nodded, saying, "You’re calm and composed, very good! Indeed, while Biluo may not be as eye-catching as you at your age, he is bound to ascend to the Palace Mansion Realm in the future."

As for Ling Chen, he would eventually serve as just a stepping stone for the State Preceptor on his journey to becoming a King Grade Divine Thought Master.

"Alright, now onto serious matters. The envoy from the Great Qin Dynasty has arrived at the Palace. I have arranged a luncheon to welcome and clean the dust off them."

"At that time, both of you should attend as well. If the Great Qin Dynasty wishes to compare skills, Ling Chen, you must not tarnish the dignity of Great Xia, understand?"

Xia Jiuyou looked at Ling Chen.

"Understood."

Ling Chen nodded.

"Mm."

Seeing that Ling Chen was quite sensible, Xia Jiuyou began, "Also, do not overly disgrace Great Qin. Stop at enough, and remember not to harm the Great Qin Envoy."

"Understood."

Ling Chen nodded firmly.

"Mm, both of you may go and rest now."

Xia Jiuyou waved his hand.

After Ling Chen left, the State Preceptor walked out from the east side of the hall.

"How was it?"

Xia Jiuyou asked.

"He indeed is an upper-mid grade Divine Thought Master. However, his Soul Energy aura, it’s somewhat strange."

The State Preceptor pondered for a while and said.

"How strange?"

Xia Jiuyou asked curiously.

He was only a Spiritual Power Practitioner and not familiar with the aura of Soul Energy.

"I can’t quite describe it."

The State Preceptor shook his head gently, saying, "His Soul’s energy is very peculiar. I always have a sense of danger in my heart."

"Danger?"

Xia Jiuyou was slightly startled and said, "Can it be that serious?"

"I’m not sure, but this feeling just appeared for a moment. Perhaps it’s my misperception!"

The State Preceptor said.

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