Chapter 413: Demi-God with Eight-Star Meridian! First Encounter with Jing Kui

Chapter 413: Demi-God with Eight-Star Meridian! First Encounter with Jing Kui

"Jiang Shan?"

Li Yuan asked, "I've heard of Crown Prince Jiang Shan's reputation, but I wonder why the Crown Prince is inviting me?"

"If you don't explain the reason, I probably won't go." Li Yuan said calmly.

Jiang Shan is Princess Jiang Xuan's brother and also a top-tier genius with a Seven-Star Meridian at the Demi-God rank... But what does this have to do with Li Yuan?

The large group of servants under Li Yuan, standing by his side, were all a bit surprised... Crown Prince Jiang Shan is a prominent figure in the capital.

Their master was actually refusing the invitation.

"What? You're not going?" The servant from the royal mansion was also taken aback.

Although he addressed Li Yuan as 'Young Master Xu Yuan,' he still displayed a sense of arrogance.

In his opinion, their master was an exceptional figure, and the invitation was from a prestigious organization. Many Demi-Gods in the capital would jump at the chance to attend, but a member of the Divine Flame Palace at the Flying Heaven Rank was likely to be excited about the appointment.

"Young Master Xu Yuan," the servant frowned, "Don't blame me for speaking bluntly, but our master is..."

"Shut up!"

Suddenly, a scolding voice rang out, followed by a silver light that flew into the mansion through the main entrance: "I told you to respectfully invite Young Master Xu, what are you doing?"

"Your Highness, why are you here?" The servant was stunned.

The newcomer was none other than Princess Jiang Xuan, and she was filled with anger.

"Jiang Xuan," Li Yuan's face showed a hint of a smile, "You're back?"

Upon seeing Jiang Xuan, Li Yuan had a general understanding of why Jiang Shan was inviting him.

"Young Master Xu, I'm sorry." Princess Jiang Xuan apologized, "There are many things I can't explain to my brother. Please don't blame him... I just heard that my brother sent someone, and I was worried that this servant might cause trouble, so I rushed over immediately."

"It's nothing." Li Yuan smiled.

Li Yuan knew that Princess Jiang Xuan was kind but also extremely intelligent. After Jiang Yuan, the True God, gave the order, she probably wouldn't tell her brother too much about herself.

"Young Master Xu saved me, and my brother already knows. That's why he wants to invite you. That's all." Princess Jiang Xuan said expectantly, "I hope Young Master Xu will accept the invitation."

The people around were already dumbfounded.

Princess Jiang Xuan? Although the servants at Li Yuan's mansion didn't recognize her, it didn't stop them from realizing that she was Crown Prince Jiang Shan's sister, and she was undoubtedly a noble lady of the Imperial Clan.

She was so polite to Li Yuan.

"Who exactly is this Xu Yuan?" The servant from the royal mansion was anxious.

"Alright."

"Jiang Xuan, then please lead the way." Li Yuan smiled.

He had some matters he wanted to consult about.

Although he could ask Jiang Yuan, the True God, for help... If he relied on the other party for everything, he might be looked down upon.

"Please, Young Master Xu." Princess Jiang Xuan smiled, "I'll guide you from the front."

As she spoke, she glanced at the servant beside her, "Go back to the mansion and receive your punishment."

"Yes, thank you, Your Highness, and thank you, Young Master Xu Yuan," the servant repeatedly said, feeling secretly relieved in his heart.

This was already the lightest punishment.

Immediately, Princess Jiang Xuan led the way, taking Li Yuan out of the mansion and flying towards the outside of the Divine Flame Palace.

But they didn't notice.

Inside the Divine Flame Palace, several pairs of eyes had been watching Li Yuan's mansion.

"Go and report to the Crown Prince. Tell him that Xu Yuan has left the mansion and is accompanying 'Her Highness Princess Jiang Xuan' from the Misty Mountain Royal Mansion. We don't know where they're going."

"Send someone to follow them."

...

The capital of the Abyss Kingdom was vast.

Every street was extremely wide, and the ground was paved with luxurious bricks that exuded rich spiritual energy. At the same time, many extravagant buildings were constructed above the clouds and mist, giving off an air of opulence.

A massive war boat resembling a giant black dragon was moving along the misty street, accompanied by numerous smaller black dragons.

"I rushed back to the capital, taking a Divine Rank war boat specially prepared for me." Princess Jiang Xuan explained, "Young Master Xu returned much earlier than me and directly joined the Divine Flame Palace."

"With Young Master Xu's strength, claiming the first place on the Flying Heaven Ranking would be effortless." Princess Jiang Xuan smiled, "Being ranked tenth is just a formality."

Princess Jiang Xuan had personally witnessed Xu Yuan's abilities.

"This is just a nominal arrangement." Li Yuan explained, "There's not much difference between being ranked first and tenth."

"This Black Dragon Puppet War Boat is quite impressive." Li Yuan stood on the black dragon and smiled.

"This is one of the war boats bestowed upon my father by the Abyss King, its value rivaling that of an extreme-grade Ethereal Artifact." Princess Jiang Xuan explained from the side, "Only royalty is allowed to use them within the capital."

Li Yuan nodded slightly, having read numerous intelligence reports and understanding that many Divine Kingdoms had strict hierarchical systems.

"Brother, someone is tailing us." Gu You's voice suddenly sounded in Li Yuan's mind.

"Hmm?" Li Yuan sat on the jade platform and glanced at the tailing person. Although they tried to conceal themselves, he still detected their presence.

"What's wrong, Young Master Xu?" Princess Jiang Xuan asked, puzzled.

"It's nothing. I just noticed someone following us." Li Yuan smiled.

"Following us?" Princess Jiang Xuan's face showed a hint of anger. She moved her mind, and the 'Isolation Formation' in their area was dispelled. She turned and said, "Commander Mo, someone is following us. Go and check it out immediately."

"Yes, sir." A Demi-God commander standing at the back immediately cupped his fists in salute.

"Third squad, follow me." Commander Mo issued the order.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Two Demi-Gods and dozens of Flying Heaven Peak experts instantly transformed into streams of light, rushing towards the back of the team.

Not long after, Commander Mo returned with the team, his expression rather solemn.

"Reporting to Your Highness, I have investigated and confirmed that the person tailing us is a Demi-God from the Illusion True Marquis Manor. As for the reason, they didn't disclose it, and I didn't engage them in combat." Commander Mo explained with a bow.

"The Illusion True Marquis Manor?" Princess Jiang Xuan's face changed slightly, and she waved her hand, saying, "I understand. It's right not to engage them. You may leave now."

"Yes, sir." Commander Mo retreated to a distance.

The formation's barrier blocked the sound, preventing the guards from hearing the conversation between Li Yuan and Jiang Xuan once again.

"Brother Xu, it seems they are targeting you." Jiang Xuan spoke softly.

"Targeting me?" Li Yuan was curious. He had just arrived in the Capital City and shouldn't have offended anyone.

"The tenth place on the Flight Heaven Ranking that you took over belongs to the Illusion True Marquis Manor's Leng Yan, a scoundrel who takes advantage of his mother's background to do all sorts of evil deeds." Disgust flashed across Jiang Xuan's face.

She couldn't stand these spoiled young masters the most.

"Leng Yan?" Li Yuan smiled. "Jiang Xuan, tell me about this Illusion True Marquis Manor."

In the intelligence Li Yuan had received, there was no mention of the Illusion True Marquis Manor.

After all, there were countless deities on the Star Perception Continent, and it was impossible for Jiang Yuan True God to record them all.

"Okay." Jiang Xuan nodded.

Time passed.

Li Yuan also learned about the Illusion True Marquis Manor and its connection to him.

"So, the people from the Illusion True Marquis Manor are following me because they think I took Leng Yan's spot?" Li Yuan mused.

It wasn't surprising that they held a grudge against him for this.

If the roles were reversed, he might also feel very displeased if his almost certain spot was suddenly snatched away.

"Leng Yan's spot was obtained through some underhanded means. It's good that Brother Xu took it." Jiang Xuan added, "Moreover, how is he qualified to compete with Brother Xu? He's just a fool!"

"If not for his mother's protection, who knows how many people would want to kill him." Jiang Xuan shook her head.

"Brother Xu, rest assured."

"Even if the Illusion True Marquis dotes on Leng Yan, he wouldn't dare to directly confront you." Jiang Xuan said, "Within the Capital City, killing is strictly prohibited except in certain areas. Besides, you are a member of the Divine Flame Palace... everything is governed by the laws of the Divine Kingdom."

Li Yuan nodded slightly, but he didn't think much of it.

The laws of the Divine Kingdom?

The laws also depend on the person. If a True God Peak expert took action, these laws would be nothing but a piece of scrap paper.

"Be cautious. For now, we shouldn't leave the Capital City." Li Yuan thought to himself, "We should even minimize our presence in the Divine Flame Palace."

He couldn't predict the temperament of the Illusion True Marquis.

Li Yuan wouldn't gamble his life on the possible protection of Jiang Yuan True God.

If a Void Deity Peak expert wanted to kill him, a single attack at close range would be enough.

Even a Heaven Deity wouldn't be able to save him in time.

Not long after, the warship arrived outside a vast architectural complex.

"Brother Xu, that's the Nine Sounds Tower." Jiang Xuan pointed to the distant sprawling complex that covered a large area, "It was built by the Nine Sounds True God. It's one of the most luxurious places in the Capital City, offering all kinds of pleasures."

"Hmm." Li Yuan nodded, feeling a bit impressed.

At a glance, the Nine Sounds Tower occupied a circular area of several hundred kilometers, with nine towering pavilions that stood out the most, each reaching a height of over ten kilometers.

It was the most magnificent architectural complex Li Yuan had ever seen.

"As expected of the Nine Sounds True God." Li Yuan smiled. This True God was one of the followers of Jiang Yuan True God and, according to the intelligence, was extremely skilled in the way of music.

Whoosh!

A team of black dragon puppets rushed forward like a stream of light, flying directly towards one of the main pavilions.

This scene caught the attention of many guests below who were entering the Nine Sounds Tower.

According to the rules of the Nine Sounds Tower, it was quite rare for someone to fly in directly.

"It's the Fog Mountain Royal Mansion." Someone recognized it.

"Fog Mountain King? Isn't he the fallen Imperial Clan King? Why is his entourage still so grand?"

"Keep your voice down! What do you know? Although Fog Mountain King is dead, his son, Jiang Shan, is acknowledged to possess his father's talent. The Imperial Clan didn't even revoke his title, waiting for Prince Jiang Shan to inherit the position of Fog Mountain King." Many well-informed people whispered to each other in different pavilions.

"Welcome, Princess Jiang Xuan."

"Welcome, Young Master Xu Yuan." Along the way, there were over a thousand maids and servants, most of whom were Essence Warriors, but there were also dozens of Flying Heaven Rank experts. At this moment, they all stood on their respective flying disc puppets, forming a passage on both sides of the team, and bowed respectfully.

The black dragon puppets served as seats, floating in the air.

Even someone with high standards like Li Yuan was momentarily stunned, and he couldn't help but feel impressed.

Indeed, it was luxurious!

No wonder it was known as one of the most extravagant pleasure places in the Divine Kingdom.

(End of Chapter)In the four-sided pavilion, many people heard the welcoming voice and immediately showed curiosity, "Young Master Xu Yuan? Who is Xu Yuan?"

"Never heard of him!"

"I think I've heard of him. Yesterday, the Flying Heaven Ranking of the Divine Flame Palace was updated, and a newcomer named Xu Yuan took the tenth place. Could it be him?"

"It's possible."

"This Xu Yuan, could he be related to the Mist Mountain Royal Mansion?" Many of those enjoying themselves in the Nine Sounds Tower were high-ranking officials from the Abyss Kingdom, and they couldn't help but ponder.

In one of the large pavilions, at the top level, the window was positioned just right to see the passing black dragon squad.

Inside the hall.

"Young Master Xu Yuan?" The black-robed youth revealed a playful expression, "Is this Jiang Shan's doing?"

Boom! His divine sense spread out and directly surged into the head of the black dragon warship, attempting to probe.

Although the black dragon warship had many restrictions protecting it, these protections couldn't stop the black-robed youth's investigation.

"Hmm?" Li Yuan on the black dragon puppet immediately sensed it and retaliated with his own divine sense.

Boom!

The two powerful divine senses collided.

"Void God-level soul? A Void God?" Li Yuan's face changed slightly, clearly having suffered a setback, he couldn't help but look towards the high window.

Just then, he saw the black-robed youth looking down through the window, and their gazes met.

"Target's life level 48.9, killing will obtain spirit nourishment," Li Yuan used the Divine Palace Detection and obtained some of the other party's information.

Eight-Star Meridian Demigod? Li Yuan was shocked.

Where did this person come from?

In the intelligence provided by Jiang Yuan True God, there was no mention of such a monstrous genius in the Abyss Kingdom... Even in the entire Star Perception Continent, such a monstrous genius would be a top-tier talent among their contemporaries.

Moreover, a Demigod possessing a Void God-level soul? It's known that as one advances on the cultivation path, the soul becomes increasingly difficult to transform, and surpassing one's own realm is incredibly challenging.

"At least from the perspective of star veins and soul level, this guy is almost on par with the Eastern Alliance Lord." Li Yuan was secretly surprised.

"A Flying Heaven Rank with a soul will close to the Void God level?" The black-robed youth was also astonished.

During the previous divine sense clash, although he had the upper hand, he didn't have a significant advantage.

Clearly, the other party's soul will was extremely strong.

"Interesting, such a powerful Flying Heaven Rank is rare in the Perception Star City." The black-robed youth was secretly surprised.

He couldn't help but transmit a sound, "Brother, your soul will is formidable. Are you Xu Yuan?"

"Senior's soul is even stronger." Li Yuan was very polite.

He didn't doubt that this mysterious Demigod was an intimidating existence capable of rivaling a Void God.

"Haha, I've just cultivated for a longer time." The black-robed youth smiled, "I am Jing Kui. We'll meet again in Perception Star City."

Then, the black-robed youth turned and disappeared from Li Yuan's sight.

"Jing Kui?" Li Yuan silently noted this name.

There was no mention of him in the intelligence provided by Jiang Yuan True God.

But from his words, it seemed he was a 'top-tier genius' in Perception Star City.

"The Star Perception Continent is indeed full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers."

With only twelve years left until the Ancestral Realm War, if nothing unexpected happens, this mysterious 'Jing Kui Demigod' will likely participate in the war.

"Brother Xu, what's wrong?" Princess Jiang Xuan asked curiously.

"It's nothing." Li Yuan shook his head.

During the previous divine sense clash, only the two who had clashed noticed it; no one else was aware.

...

Inside the Mirage True Marquis Manor.

"This Xu Yuan, he finally decided to come out?"

Leng Yan listened to his subordinate's report, his eyes turning cold, "I thought he'd hide in the Divine Flame Palace, making it difficult for me to deal with him. I can't just kill him at his mansion, after all."

"Young Master, they're going to the Nine Sounds Tower." An elder in black robes hesitated, "According to the intelligence, it seems that Prince Jiang Shan is hosting a banquet for Xu Yuan. Should we be more cautious?"

"Jiang Shan is hosting a banquet?"

Leng Yan scoffed, "If Xu Yuan can take my spot, it's probably Jiang Shan's doing. No wonder he's being so sneaky... He doesn't dare to face me directly."

"Notify the others, follow me to the Nine Sounds Tower." Leng Yan ordered.

"But, what about Jiang Shan?" The black-robed elder couldn't help but ask.

"Others may fear Jiang Shan, but I do not." Leng Yan's eyes turned cold, "The Mist Mountain King is dead, and even when he was alive, I wasn't afraid. This Xu Yuan dares to cut off my cultivation opportunity; how can I back down?"

Huff!

Leng Yan walked out of the hall and flew into the sky, and a green dragon warship approached in the distance.

Numerous figures also flew out from various parts of the manor, boarding the warship.

(Chapter End)

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