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Chapter 799: Sacred Emperor’s Invitation_1

Chapter 799: Chapter 799: Sacred Emperor’s Invitation_1

In the fifty-to-twenty competition, there was an implicit rule that if a martial artist consecutively lost four battles, they would be directly eliminated.

As a result, many of the originally scheduled opponents did not get the chance to encounter each other.

"It’s alright, Hong Li, isn’t there still the ranking competition? That’s where everyone will definitely meet each other. At that time, if you want to take someone down, you’ll have the opportunity."

Bai Qianjiao said to her junior sister with a smile.

She knew better than anyone just how formidable her junior sister was. This time, it was indeed a bit of a pity.

In the end, the individuals who advanced in the first group were Holy Son Victoria Mingkong, Bai Qianjiao, Qin Bi Xue, Hong Li, Hong Sanwei, Joshua Long, Feng Yaorao, Liang Xiao (Soul Combining Technique), Po Qian Jun, and Gui Suishou.

The ones advancing in the second group were Demon Eyeunhurtbane, Liu Taiyin, Ling Xiao, Lan Yu’er, Dai Yaoling, Li Xuefeng, Dao Wuming, Jian Wuji (half puppetized), Liu Lan, and Fire Demon Venerable.

It was quite regrettable that Dai Yuling and Ying Wu Ya were eliminated during the fifty-to-twenty battles.

But there was no helping it, their strength was just that, and to move forward they would need a miracle; otherwise, it was an impossibility.

Among all the top twenty names, Gui Suishou and Fire Demon Venerable were somewhat low-key.

Gui Suishou was a disciple of the Jade Water Divine Palace, with defense that was extremely astonishing.

The Fire Demon Venerable was a disciple of the Mysterious Fire Sect.

For some reason, Ling Xiao felt the aura of the Demonflame Celestial on him, yet the Demonflame Celestial was clearly with the Moon Hua Sect. How could he be here?

This left him completely baffled.

"Next, you’ll have a day of rest. I need you all to fight with all your might in tomorrow’s finals. The Twenty Heavenly Prides will receive the Nine Tripod Fortune, and tomorrow you will understand what that means."

Just as Ling Xiao was perplexed, the chief referee announced the break, since many had sustained serious injuries in today’s fights.

For example, Jian Wuji, although temporarily cobbled together into a half puppet, was still not perfect. One day’s time was enough for him to come back to life.

That evening, while Ling Xiao rested at the Moon Hua Sect’s residence, someone reported that the Sacred Emperor had invited him to the Imperial Palace.

Ling Xiao was taken aback.

He was quite surprised; with his current strength and status, even though he was considered a leader among the younger generation, how could the Sacred Emperor possibly pay him any mind?

Could it be because of the Moon Lady behind him?

Thinking of this, Ling Xiao felt relieved.

He walked out of his room to find someone waiting—it was Yun Ya, the person in charge of the Imperial Auction House, and also Princess of the Sacred Dynasty.

"Greetings, Young Master Ling!"

"Greetings, Princess Emma Ya Cloud!"

Ling Xiao asked with a smile, "May I ask, Princess Emma Ya Cloud, what brings you to seek me out in the middle of the night?"

Yun Ya’s face also bore a gentle smile—a smile that once drove countless men mad, the epitome of allure.

"Young Master Ling, it is not I who seek you out but His Majesty the Sacred Emperor who wishes to see you. Initially, I was worried I might disturb your rest, yet to think you emerged from today’s battle unscathed."

Surprise flashed across Yun Ya’s face.

She had not been at the scene but knew that Ling Xiao had defeated Jian Wuji. In her eyes, even if he truly defeated Jian Wuji, he should at least have been injured. However, Ling Xiao’s body showed no signs of any wounds.

Even his inner strength seemed scarcely diminished.

This was truly astonishing.

"Could you tell me why His Majesty the Sacred Emperor wishes to invite me to the Imperial Palace?"

Ling Xiao was utterly puzzled. If it was about the Moon Lady, they should have directly invited her instead. Why invite him?

"I’m afraid I don’t know either. Who can truly understand the Emperor’s mind? He is the Sacred Emperor, after all. You can’t just defy his decree, can you?"

Princess Yun Ya’s words were a clear reminder to Ling Xiao. She meant well because she knew that Ling Xiao was a stubborn fellow, one who would not be easily forced into anything, and she feared that he might offend the Sacred Emperor.

"Well, I suppose the Sacred Emperor’s dignity must be respected."

After thinking it over, Ling Xiao reminded himself that he had an Array Refining Stone that could be used to escape. Even if the Sacred Emperor meant to harm him, he could still run away.

But it probably wasn’t so serious. After all, the Sacred Emperor would likely not resort to such lowly methods to deal with a minor figure like him.

There were many ways he could be killed, methods far more sinister and underhanded.

"If possible, please accompany me to the palace, Young Master Ling. With me by your side, entering and leaving the Imperial Palace will be much easier," Princess Emma Ya Cloud said with a smile.

The truth was, the Imperial summon had only mentioned Ling Xiao and had been delivered by a eunuch, not Princess Yun Ya herself.

It was only after Princess Yun Ya heard about the edict that she decided to personally come, intending to ingratiate herself with the mysterious Alchemist who had good relations with the Moon Hua Sect.

And, naturally, she could protect Ling Xiao along the way.

"Of course, I can."

Having agreed to go, there was nothing to hesitate about now. He was actually quite eager to find out why the Sacred Emperor had summoned him.

After tomorrow, the Martial Arts Festival ranking matches would begin, with twenty young prodigies battling it out on the Martial Arts Platform.

This summons at such a time must be related to the Martial Arts Festival.

Of course, this was just speculation and might not be the truth.

Ling Xiao informed Golden Light Heavenly Lord and Divine Sky Heavenly Venerate, also advising them that if he couldn’t return by dawn, they should evacuate immediately.

"There’s no need for that. If they intend to harm you, I will risk my life to destroy the Sacred Dynasty!"

The cool voice of the Moon Lady resounded in Ling Xiao’s ear, truly reassuring.

...

Heavenly Dragon Continent, the Imperial Palace of the Sacred Dynasty.

This was an absolutely divine place.

Beneath the suppression of the Nine Cauldrons, the fortune was exceedingly prosperous.

Even though the current prosperity had declined from the past, it was still much stronger than any place on the Heavenly Dragon Continent.

At the entrance of the Imperial Palace, there was a row of large statues. It was said that these figures were the Chosen Sons of Heaven from the past, who had led fleets voyaging for many years.

These young men and women once saved the Sacred Dynasty from crisis, shattered the Sea Race’s conspiracy, and could absolutely be considered heroes of the Sacred Dynasty.

Among them was a couple who appeared to be newlyweds, snuggled closely together, exuding immense happiness.

"Who are these two?"

Ling Xiao couldn’t help but ask.

"They are the two people I admire the most. One is the Sacred Emperor’s own younger brother, and the other is an unparalleled beauty from the Soul Clan. If not for their dedication to the Sacred Dynasty and the Heavenly Dragon Continent, this couple should have been the joint rulers of the Sacred Dynasty!"

Princess Emma Ya Cloud continued with an admiring expression on her face, "The Sacred Emperor’s brother is named Ji Fulin. At that time, he was absolutely the strongest of the young generation on the Heavenly Dragon Continent, and Ji Fulin’s wife, Yu Xuan Yue, was also a top-notch figure."

As she spoke, Princess Yun Ya suddenly paused, then looked at Ling Xiao’s face in surprise and said, "Young Master Ling, have you ever noticed that you bear a resemblance to Yu Xuan Yue?"

"Princess Yun Ya is joking. I’m just a little beggar; how could I possibly be related to the Royal Family of the Sacred Dynasty."

Though Ling Xiao spoke thus, his eyes involuntarily wandered towards Yu Xuan Yue.