Covering the Sky: I, Wang Teng, truly lack the bearing of an emperor.

Chapter 375 Returning a Favor
The departure of the Great Xia Emperor did not surprise Wang Teng.

The most key figures in the Great Xia Dynasty already knew about his acquisition of the Bronze Dragon, but after Wang Teng arrived in the Great Xia Dynasty, no one mentioned the Bronze Dragon along the way. Everyone tacitly ignored it, as if it had never happened.

This already demonstrates the attitude of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Between the supreme dragon marrow behind the bronze dragon and Wang Teng, they chose Wang Teng, wanting to maintain their relationship with him.

Wang Teng deliberately brought this up because he had seen through these things, wanting to see the attitude of these people from the Great Xia Dynasty so that he could decide how to treat the Great Xia Dynasty in the future.

It now appears that the Great Xia Dynasty has made its choice.

“Brother Wang, there’s no need to worry. As the saying goes, treasures are meant for those who are destined to possess them. This item is destined for you, so it should naturally belong to you,” Xia Yiming said with a smile.

This is the unanimous attitude of the entire Great Xia Dynasty.

When the matter of the underground palace had just ended and the Great Xia Imperial Uncle returned to the Great Xia Dynasty, he had mentioned this matter. The Great Xia Emperor's attitude was also very clear: since Wang Teng had already obtained the bronze dragon and Wang Teng had also expressed goodwill towards their Great Xia Dynasty, they did not need to become enemies with Wang Teng for this thing.

While top-grade dragon marrow is tempting, at best it can only cultivate one stronger prodigy.

Judging from the situation of the princes of the Great Xia Dynasty, even if they concentrated all their efforts to cultivate a genius, they would not be able to compare with Wang Teng, and would instead offend Wang Teng.

If they had the means to curb Wang Teng's growth, that would be one thing, but unfortunately, they don't.

Wang Teng is no nobody. Although the Wang family of Beiyuan has never produced an ancient emperor, they have at least produced an ancient sage. They would be considered a powerful family or holy land in the Eastern Wilderness. If the heir of such a family is killed, a great war between the two forces will inevitably break out.

Most importantly, Wang Teng's methods are too bizarre. It is said that he survived the Heavenly Tribulation in the Four Extremes Secret Realm and withstood an attack from a powerful being.

Wang Teng has now reached the late stage of the Dragon Transformation Realm and has mastered many techniques. Even if a powerful figure were to intervene, they might not be able to defeat him.

For someone who is destined to become a prodigy, the best approach is either not to offend them or to eliminate them completely from the outset.

The Great Xia Dynasty had no other choice. Since Wang Teng's attitude towards the Great Xia Dynasty was quite good, they simply accepted this kindness and expressed their goodwill in return.

Wang Teng chuckled lightly, but didn't say anything about what the Great Xia prince had said.

However, when he visited the Great Xia Dynasty, he sat down and discussed philosophy with Xia Yiming and others.

On their very first meeting, Xia Yiming was so shocked that he sat up straight and listened attentively to Wang Teng's reasoning.

Along with Xia Yiming and Wang Teng, sitting and discussing philosophy, were the little nun Xia Yilin, the ice princess Xia Yibing, and the royal uncle of the Great Xia Dynasty.

At first, the royal uncle of the Great Xia Dynasty didn't care much, because after all, he was a top-level expert, and his combat power was comparable to that of a Dao-Slaying King when he wielded a legendary holy weapon. It just felt a bit strange for him to listen to a junior's lecture.

Moreover, at the beginning, he did not think that Wang Teng's sermons could bring him any inspiration.

He was, after all, a supreme expert, skilled in all kinds of techniques and with a profound understanding of various principles. A few words he uttered could be very inspiring to the younger generation.

He initially came just to join in the fun and see what these kids were up to, and also to see how Wang Teng was getting along with the younger generation of their Great Xia Dynasty.

But after listening to Wang Teng say a few words, his attitude immediately became serious, and his face became more solemn.

“Young friend, your understanding of cultivation far surpasses that of others. I once had the chance to see a manuscript of an ancient sage, but even the ideas of the ancient sages cannot compare to yours,” the royal uncle of the Great Xia Dynasty said in astonishment.

He wasn't flattering Wang Teng; he was simply stating the facts.

In his opinion, Wang Teng's concepts and views on cultivation surpassed those of the ancient sage. Moreover, compared to the obscure and difficult-to-understand language in the ancient sage's notes, Wang Teng's words were more vivid and easier to understand. Even cultivators with slightly lower levels of cultivation could understand what Wang Teng meant.

This seems to be an innate understanding of cultivation, something that others, no matter how hard they try, cannot compare to Wang Teng.

"Senior, you flatter me. I have simply spent enough time at my current level and laid a solid foundation, which is why I know a little more than others," Wang Teng said humbly.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, the expressions of the people present became somewhat subtle.

What level has Wang Teng reached now?
It's the sixth level of the Dragon Transformation Realm!

What level of cultivation do the geniuses who are about the same age as Wang Teng possess now?
They are basically still in the Four Extremes Secret Realm.

What is the strongest level among the prodigies of Wang Teng's era?
It is the third level of the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm.

Moreover, that person had cultivated for several more years than Wang Teng!
Wang Teng spent a few years less than others and his realm was also many minor realms higher than theirs, yet he claimed that he had stayed in each realm for a long enough time. When the others heard Wang Teng say this, their expressions became somewhat subtle and their eyes became strange.

When they heard Wang Teng say those words, it was as if they were watching their much younger brother, who was being naughty, pretending to be profound and saying, "You'll understand when you're my age."

"Ahem, what I mean is that my foundation has been honed to be strong enough. I had some insights while honing my foundation, so my understanding and insights into the various realms might be a little deeper." Realizing that his words were inappropriate, Wang Teng quickly spoke up.

If you didn't know Wang Teng's personality, you might think he was showing off on purpose.

"Hahaha, it's alright, Brother Wang, we understand, please continue!"

Xia Yiming quickly spoke up.

As he listened to the profound passages, he felt a vague sense of understanding. When he reflected on his own level of understanding, he indeed discovered some shortcomings, as Wang Teng had suggested. Moreover, there were indeed ways to remedy these shortcomings, as Wang Teng had indicated.

“Okay, then I’ll continue.” Wang Teng nodded. What he was talking about wasn’t anything particularly profound to him; it was something he had always earnestly adhered to, some experience he had gained from honing each level to its extreme.

If these experiences were to spread to the outside world, they would definitely be highly sought after, and their value would even surpass that of some ancient sage's notes, because these experiences would allow cultivators to optimize their foundation to the extreme.

At least in the eyes of Xia Yiming and the others, including the royal uncle of the Great Xia Dynasty, what Wang Teng said at this moment was an opportunity for them.

Even if some ancient sages looked back on their paths and wrote them down in their cultivation notes, they might not be as easy to understand as what Wang Teng is saying now. At least for them, what Wang Teng is saying now is something they can understand and put into practice to improve themselves.

An hour later, Wang Teng slowly stopped. Across from him, Prince Xia Yiming of the Great Xia Dynasty, the little nun Xia Yilin, and the ice princess still had serious expressions on their faces, clearly immersed in the moment.

Even the supremely powerful Imperial Uncle of the Great Xia Dynasty had a thoughtful expression on his face, still savoring what Wang Teng had just said.

It took them a long time to come to their senses, their faces filled with emotion and shock.

No one expected that Wang Teng, who looked quite young, even a few years younger than Xia Yiming, had a level of understanding of cultivation that surpassed all of them. Some of the things he said even made the top experts ponder deeply and gain some insights.

"Young friend's talent is indeed unparalleled, and many of your words are truly enlightening, like hearing the voice of the Great Dao, which has greatly inspired my cultivation!" The royal uncle of the Great Xia Dynasty said excitedly.

He also had many questions about cultivation. Now, after listening to Wang Teng's sermon, he had many insights. He even had an urge to go back to seclusion. It seemed that as long as he went back to seclusion, he could make further progress. Even if he could not step into the next realm, he could still improve his strength.

"Brother Wang!" Xia Yiming exclaimed excitedly, his eyes even turning red.

"What's wrong?" Wang Teng looked at Xia Yiming in surprise.

He felt that Xia Yiming's current state seemed a bit off.

"Please be sure to stay in the Great Xia Dynasty for as long as possible!" Xia Yiming said excitedly, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"I wondered what was wrong, turns out you just want to stay a little longer, of course you can." Wang Teng chuckled.

His current breakthrough requires top-grade dragon marrow, but top-grade dragon marrow is very hard to find. There might not be many kinds in the entire Central Continent. Rather than searching for it slowly on his own, he might as well look for some clues from the Great Xia Dynasty.

"Brother Wang! I...you..." Xia Yiming was so excited that he could hardly find the words.

He had a lot to say, but the words wouldn't come out. His mind was still filled with what Wang Teng had just said. Every word had given him great inspiration, and every passage had made him see his current state of being anew.

If given some time, he might very well become even stronger!
Even if his cultivation level doesn't continue to improve, his combat power will definitely increase by leaps and bounds.

He also knew why Wang Teng was so strong: Wang Teng's foundation was too solid. What he said earlier was not meant to show off in front of them, but was the truth.

Xia Yiming had never seen anyone with such a solid foundation, so it was no wonder that Wang Teng was able to suppress powerful beings and even Dao-slaying kings within the same realm.

Even powerful beings and Dao-slaying kings cannot compare with Wang Teng in terms of foundation within the same realm. If one's foundation is not as solid as the other's, how can one not be able to defeat the other?
Xia Yiming estimated that only those ancient sages who had rebuilt their cultivation levels could possibly defeat Wang Teng in the same realm.

In Xia Yiming's view, the content that Wang Teng mentioned during his sermon was a secret even among ancient families and holy lands. Only core disciples had the opportunity to access it, and ordinary disciples did not even have the qualifications to come into contact with it. These things were definitely the most core inheritance of a holy land or family.

However, Wang Teng made no attempt to hide anything and directly shared these things with them!

It would be a lie to say he wasn't shocked and moved. Xia Yiming was filled with mixed feelings. At this moment, even the royal uncle of the Great Xia Dynasty felt that the emperor's choice was truly wise and brilliant.

If they hadn't accepted Wang Teng's offer, then Wang Teng would never have shared these things with Xia Yiming.

These things were unimaginable opportunities for him. If the world had not changed drastically, and he had already cultivated to the level of a Dao-Slaying King, what Wang Teng said would have been enough to allow him to be one step ahead and more efficient when rebuilding other realms at the Ancient Sage realm.

Some of these things were even admired by ancient sages!

That very day, the royal uncle of the Great Xia Dynasty informed the emperor of everything.

Upon hearing this, even the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty was unsettled.

Initially, he thought he was just returning the favor. Since Wang Teng was willing to express his goodwill towards the Great Xia Dynasty, he would do him a favor and let the younger generation continue to stay in touch. That way, if they met on the road to becoming emperor in the future, they wouldn't turn against each other and might even be able to help and support each other.

But he didn't expect Wang Teng to be so honest. He said he owed someone a favor, but he immediately repaid it to the three geniuses of the Great Xia Dynasty and an imperial uncle, sharing his cultivation insights that were no less profound than those in the ancient scriptures.

"These insights into cultivation are profound, and can be considered Wang Teng's summary and understanding of his past realms. He describes very clearly how to strengthen the foundation of cultivation. If one cultivates according to what Wang Teng said, one can indeed temper many of his past great realms into something more resilient. Even in my opinion, this is no less than the ancient scriptures."

The royal uncle of the Great Xia Dynasty spoke in a serious tone.

He personally listened to the whole process and naturally gained a deep understanding of it.

The Great Xia Emperor remained silent upon hearing this, and after a while, he slowly spoke, "Do not make this public for now. Although Wang Teng shared his cultivation insights with you, he did not say whether he could share them with others. So assume that these things are just opportunities given to you. Just make good use of them and do not spread them and displease Wang Teng."

"Don't worry, I know," said the royal uncle of the Great Xia Dynasty.

"Tell Yiming and the others to seize the opportunity and not to ask for too much. If they can fully understand what Wang Teng said, the improvement it brings will be no less than that of top-grade dragon marrow," the Great Xia Emperor said calmly.

He looked up into the distance, "Wang Teng... thankfully, there's only one Wang Teng among the younger generation!"

(End of this chapter)