“A perfectly fine banquet, ruined by certain tactless people.”
Jia Yun said unhappily.
“Indeed. If someone hadn’t suggested martial entertainment, the banquet would have stayed joyous. Young Master Jia is absolutely right.”
Ling Xiao smiled faintly. He knew Jia Yun meant him, but he redirected the blame to Feng Ming Wushan.
Finishing, he ignored Jia Yun’s response, stood, and said, “With the Emperor gone, this banquet holds holds no meaning for me. Farewell!”
He descended the pavilion directly.
Feng Qingyan and Feng Yanran followed, leaving together.
Outside Lingyue Villa, they were surprised to see the heir Feng Yinshan’s sedan still there.
“Your Highness hasn’t left?”
Ling Xiao asked, somewhat unexpectedly.
“How could this prince leave before you? Board the sedan. I have heartfelt words for you. Yanran, take another with Uncle Qingyan.”
Feng Yinshan smiled.
Boarding, the bearers steadily headed towards Qingxu Academy.
Ling Xiao could not help asking, “Your Highness, what is it? You treat me with sincerity. Naturally, I’ll repay with sincerity.”
“With those words, this prince is satisfied.”
Feng Yinshan smiled. “You’ve heard of the border trial, so I won’t elaborate. I only tell you this. If you still wish to rebuild the human sacred dynasty and destroy the True Demon Empire, gain massive military merits in this border fight against the Black Crow Empire!”
“Is there a necessary connection?”
Ling Xiao asked curiously.
“Of course!”
Feng Yinshan replied, “Why does the True Demon Empire ally with the Divine Phoenix Empire?”
“Because their strength is still weak. If Divine Phoenix attacks, they’ll be caught between fronts.”
Ling Xiao answered.
“Sharp. Since you see through it, you should understand. As long as Divine Phoenix commits troops, even if unable to destroy True Demon, you can fully rebuild the human sacred dynasty and expand influence.”
Feng Yinshan smiled.
“I understand.”
By now, Ling Xiao fully grasped Feng Yinshan’s meaning.
“Your Highness means, with enough merits浪漫, I’ll become pivotal in Divine Phoenix. Then you’ll likely win the succession. Victorious, you’ll agree to attack True Demon, right?”
Ling Xiao asked.
“Exactly. Speaking with the clever saves effort.”
Feng Yinshan nodded. “You must do two things. Continuously elevate your strength. You’re strong, I admit, but far from enough.
Second, gain massive merits, forcing the Emperor to reward you. I can mediate!”
“Your Highness plans well. I’ll go to Beimo City. Merits, I’ll secure!”
Ling Xiao did not fully trust Feng Yinshan.
History in the profound world showed many emperors close with brothers before ascension, then turning ruthless after.
Slaughtering loyal ministers was common.
But he needed no full trust.
Feng Yinshan used him.
He used Feng Yinshan too.
Temporarily aligning with the heir meant most outside dared not provoke him easily.
A major benefit.
Plus, gradual access to Divine Phoenix internal secrets for future countermeasures against Feng Yinshan.
Feng Yinshan had his plans.
Ling Xiao had his.
First ally with Feng Yinshan to eliminate Feng Ming Qishan completely. Then turn to contest Divine Phoenix ownership with Feng Yinshan.
He was no Ji Fuling or Yu Xuanyue, not that noble.
They could return the throne to phoenixes. He would not.
Imperial power gripped tightly was most secure.
So, this border trial, he must seize most merits.
Plus, long unseen Ji Ning. Going to Beimo City allowed catching up.
Also, Qin Huo’s group with their broadswords thirsted for action. As soldiers, mere local cultivation, though advancing realms, lacked combat.
This trial, he’d bring them. Safer, and excellent training.
“With Brother Ling’s ambition, this prince is reassured. If I seize the throne, I’ll aid you leading armies to expel and destroy True Demon, restoring sacred dynasty glory. A triumphant return, eh.”
Feng Yinshan smiled.
Ling Xiao smiled too.
This promise was enticing.
Imagine the chosen son Ling Xiao, once overlooked, hated by many sacred dynasty loyalists, returning to Tianlong Continent 6, crushing invincible True Demon, rebuilding human sacred dynasty.
Those faces would burn redder than branding irons.
Now Ling Xiao felt coming to Divine Phoenix Continent 6 was right. Staying on Tianlong Continent 6 was meaningless.
From Tianlong arrivals, current Tianlong: Beihan Kingdom secure in a corner, no grand ambitions.
Beihan royalty and sacred dynasty argued over leading against Zhenmo Empire.
Conversely, Tianli League developed rapidly under True Demon’s tacit approval.
Tianli Academy now Tianlong’s top academy. Almost all humans trained there.
Chosen Academy stagnated due to funds, internal and external woes.
Wu Xiang tried hard, but not a monarch. Many things unchangeable.
Sacred dynasty remnants few but with experts. Contended power with Beihan, even grasping Chosen Academy.
Moon Goddess secluded, ignored external affairs.
Supreme Sacred Emperor secluded healing, perhaps decades before emerging.
Unless True Demon invaded, these Yin-Yang realm experts intervened not.
Ling Xiao felt the sacred dynasty rotten to the core.
Must uproot and rebuild.
Current Beihan chaos might not be bad.
His return to Tianlong Continent 6 would be sacred dynasty’s death and rebirth.
Exciting to think.
“Thank you, Your Highness.”
Ling Xiao glanced at Feng Yinshan. Between two youths, plans began to upheave Tianlong and Divine Phoenix continents.
Though only first step, no small steps, no miles. Soon, changes would come.
