"Feng Ling, where have you been all this time? Why haven't you shown yourself?"
Regardless of who took the thing from the fourth level out of the tower, it was ultimately connected to that mysterious eldest princess of the Nine-Tailed Clan.
But with Ling Xiao's current strength, he naturally couldn't recklessly provoke that Northern Frontier royal clan.
Moreover, Ye Fan had died by his hand. Even if Bai Zhixi didn't say anything, now that the tower was with Ling Xiao, that eldest princess would likely be suspicious.
"I don't like that woman beside you. Her aura is far too cold and gloomy."
Feng Ling glanced deeply at Ling Xiao. "I advise you to stay away from her too."
"Qingchan? You know her?"
Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow, feeling even more puzzled inside.
This little girl treated the tower as her home but felt close to the demonic intent on him.
On the other hand, Ye Qingchan had only comprehended the Extreme Ice Dao Principle; that shouldn't be enough to make Feng Ling dislike her, right?
Furthermore, Nian Qingyun's temperament was even colder before, yet Feng Ling never resisted her.
Could it be… because of that innate wisdom?
"I don't know her. I just don't like her! Make her leave quickly, otherwise… hmph!"
Feng Ling clenched her small fists, gritted her teeth fiercely, and then disappeared on the spot.
"Qingchan's origins are quite interesting, actually able to make this little girl dislike her."
A faint smile played on Ling Xiao's lips, but a trace of dark cunning flashed in his eyes.
It wasn't just dislike Feng Ling felt for Ye Qingchan; from her eyes, Ling Xiao could see a faint trace of… fear.
But…
With this little girl's strength, she didn't even regard Divine Emperors highly, so how could she possibly fear someone at the Breakthrough Realm?
The only answer was… that innate wisdom within Ye Qingchan's Sea of Consciousness!
It seemed he needed to find time to have a good heart-to-heart with Qingchan.
A powerful expert that even Feng Ling was wary of—if she could be completely subdued…
If not, heh heh.
Qingchan, ah, do you love me or her?
Outside Dragon Fortune City, two figures walked side by side.
One wore a black python robe—it was the Great Xia Eldest Prince, Xia Feng!
The other was a young woman in white, the direct granddaughter of Grand Tutor Qiao Yunli, Qiao Shuang.
The Great Xia Imperial Dynasty had seven Divine Emperors on the surface, but three of them were only at the first or second grade.
Jiang Yan had already been offered as nourishment to the Primordial Demon Blade by Ling Xiao.
The remaining two were both generals currently stationed at the borders.
Currently, the Divine Emperor experts within the imperial city included the Xia Emperor, a fifth-grade Divine Emperor.
Grand Tutor Qiao Yunli, sixth-grade Divine Emperor.
Loyalty Count Sikong Yu, fourth-grade Divine Emperor.
Grand Astrologer Yan Zheng, third-grade Divine Emperor.
Although Xia Feng wasn't the Empress's direct son, among these individuals, Qiao Shuang was his fiancée. Moreover, he had gifted an Ancient Dao Artifact as a betrothal present. When contending for power in the future, the Grand Tutor would definitely be on his side.
With the support of this sixth-grade Divine Emperor, Xia Feng already had a firm grip on victory!
Furthermore, Loyalty Count Sikong Yu's son, Sikong Hun, was Xia Feng's close friend. The two often addressed each other as brothers, which was no secret in Dragon Fortune City.
Thus, with two of the four Divine Emperors already as guests on Xia Feng's side, wasn't the throne within easy reach?
Moreover…
Others might not know, but Xia Feng clearly remembered that Jiang Yu would later become the Great Qin Emperor, return to Great Qin, and achieve the highest authority.
And although he currently seemed like trash, his innate talent was actually extremely terrifying.
The aptitude of the Alchemy Emperor, possessing a spirit flame, a young Divine General—all these destined Jiang Yu for limitless achievements.
Therefore!
While the entire Dragon Fortune City had been mocking this Good-for-Nothing Imperial Son-in-Law of Great Xia over the years, Xia Feng alone often drank and discussed the Dao with him, forming a somewhat kindred spirit relationship.
Oh, it wasn't that Xia Feng hadn't considered seizing the spirit flame from Jiang Yu.
But with his realm, forget about merging with the spirit flame; even getting close might reduce him to ashes, right?
How could he dare take such a risk!
But… while the spirit flame was uncontrollable, controlling Jiang Yu, who had merged with the spirit flame, was much easier.
After all… with his parents tragically killed, pursued by enemies, enduring countless disdainful looks, and being trampled by everyone…
Give him love!!!
"Hmph! In my previous life, I rashly went to the immortal land and died at the hands of that demon. In this life, I must be cautious. When the secret realm opens… I'll find a few more helpers and make sure that demon dies without a burial place!"
Xia Feng's eyes were sinister, but his expression remained calm.
Just thinking about that demon who had hidden his identity and toyed with the entire Sheng Zhou, he still instinctively felt a sense of fear.
If it weren't for the moment of his death last time, he would never have imagined that guy was the true demon the Holy Church had been searching for!!
"Brother Feng, what's wrong?"
As if sensing the cold aura emanating from Xia Feng, Qiao Shuang frowned slightly and tugged his sleeve nervously.
"Oh, Shuang'er! I'm fine, just a little tired."
Xia Feng shook his head with a smile. His current cultivation was only at the second grade of the Divine General realm. Although that was considered top-tier in the Western Frontier, there was a huge gap compared to that demon.
Fortunately, he had been reborn, and his memories remained intact.
The ancient and immortal lands hidden in the Western Frontier were all within his grasp.
Moreover, right now, probably even that true demon didn't know of his existence!
The enemy is in the open, I am in the dark!
This round is a sure win, but… he still needed to lay low for a while!
Otherwise!
With his current strength, if he traveled thousands of miles to the Central Frontier to tell the Holy Church that person was a demon, the Holy Church might not even kill the demon before he himself was eliminated by that clan's spies.
Trading one for one wasn't worth it!
Xia Feng remembered clearly from his previous life that the forces behind that demon were spread throughout the entire Sheng Zhou.
Even within the Holy Church…
Hisss!
Lay low, lay low.
The Holy Church was indeed terrifying, but if he wanted to achieve the immortal path and ascend to the Upper Realm, this mountain… he had to cross it.
Actually, Xia Feng had some small calculations in his heart.
If he could kill that demon, obtain his inheritance, and then continue to lay low, would there be a sliver of chance to take that final step?
Since the Heavenly Dao had allowed him to be reborn, how could he be bound by others in this life?
The Western Frontier was too small and barren to contain the ambitions of a reborn one.
He was originally someone under the protection of the Heavenly Dao, and now he had also seized the ninth prince's dragon fortune.
As long as he stayed steady, the world was within reach!
Otherwise, look, in the rumors, some people laid low from the Primordial Era all the way to the Journey to the West and achieved sainthood!
So!!
Xia Feng believed that as long as he laid low properly and kept the secret of being a reborn one, sainthood might not be his end!
"Hee hee, Brother Feng, don't forget what you promised me!"
Qiao Shuang's face reddened, and she lowered her head slightly, her eyes showing a maiden's shyness.
"Oh, Shuang'er, don't worry. In a few days, I will go to the Grand Tutor's residence to propose and formally welcome you into my household!"
Xia Feng smiled warmly, his gaze towards Qiao Shuang filled with deep affection.
But!!
Women? Heh heh!
They would only hinder his steps towards sainthood!
If Qiao Shuang weren't the Grand Tutor's direct granddaughter, he wouldn't even spare her a second glance.
"Good! Then, Brother Feng, go quickly and offer that spirit herb to the Empress Dowager! I'll also return to my residence to rest for a day."
Qiao Shuang bit her red lips and walked into the city with Xia Feng.
But the moment they entered the city, both their expressions froze.
At that moment, the streets and alleys of Dragon Fortune City were filled with guards holding weapons.
The entire imperial city had the demeanor of facing a great enemy.
Out of the instinct of one who lays low, Xia Feng felt things weren't simple.
So, leading Qiao Shuang to an unmanned alley, he summoned a patrolling imperial guard captain. "What happened?"
"Your Highness, the Eldest Prince?!"
The captain's expression changed, and he hurriedly bowed. "Reporting to Your Highness, something major has happened!! The Imperial Son-in-Law turned into a demon, killed the Qi Kingdom envoy and Captain Jiang Yan, and… violated the Fifth Princess… Now… his whereabouts are unknown!!"