Zhu Tian: Starting from the Laughing Proud Yue Buqun

Hearing His Majesty's domineering words, Hong Xuanji was completely stunned.

Who is Meng Shenji?

That's the number one person in the world!
The strongest enemy of the Great Qian Dynasty, no one dares to underestimate him.

What's wrong with Your Majesty?!

Why are you suddenly so confident?!
Hong Xuanji sensed something was wrong. This confidence and self-assurance seemed to indicate that he truly didn't take Meng Shenji seriously.

Could there be new progress in the repair of the Ark of Creation? This has greatly boosted His Majesty's confidence once again.
He didn't realize that Xu Qing's confidence stemmed from his own abilities.

Meng Shenji's cultivation level, having undergone seven tribulations of lightning, is indeed formidable.

However, Xu Qing's martial arts cultivation has reached the essence of fist intent. Even though he has not yet fully grasped the secret of "one aperture leads to all apertures", this level of cultivation alone is enough to rival an expert who has undergone eight tribulations.

Moreover, his physique is a chaotic body, a unique physique that encompasses all paths and unifies all laws, making Xu Qing's combat strength incomprehensible by common sense.

This is why Xu Qing was confident that he could suppress Meng Shenji.

Hong Xuanji could not have imagined that he knew Yang Pan was also very strong, but he was different from him.

Cultivating both martial arts and immortality simultaneously requires an immense amount of effort.

His strength shouldn't be much greater than his.

Even if one's strength makes a breakthrough, it is still difficult to reach the level of a seventh tribulation.

The difference in their levels of understanding is too great.

"I have accepted your son as my disciple. From now on, you must not treat him lightly. Do you understand?" Xu Qing spoke again, wanting to stand up for his disciple.

"Your Majesty!? How could you accept him as your disciple!?" Hong Xuanji was utterly shocked.

I never expected that Hong Yi would be so highly regarded by His Majesty, and that he would be accepted as a disciple.

"Your son is exceptionally talented. I value his potential highly, and his future achievements will certainly not be inferior to those of the ancient sages."

"Do you understand my intention now?" Xu Qing explained calmly.

Hong Xuanji's brows furrowed slightly, realizing that he valued Hong Yi's potential.

Does his son really have such high potential?

However, it's not impossible.

After all, he was the son of him and the Holy Maiden of the Supreme Dao. Hong Xuanji's talent was beyond question; there were very few people in the Great Qian Dynasty with higher talent than him.

Meng Bingyun is the Holy Maiden of the number one Taoist sect in the world, so her talent goes without saying.

Hong Yi might actually possess an even more terrifying talent by combining the aptitudes and talents of the two.

"I never expected that my illegitimate son would be so highly regarded by His Majesty. I understand now, and I will teach him my martial arts from now on."

Hong Xuanji understood His Majesty's intention: the Great Qian Dynasty needed talented people.

His son has great potential, although he hasn't seen it yet. But since His Majesty thinks so, it can't be baseless.

It seems that he will have to work on repairing his relationship with his son to avoid him blaming him for neglecting him over the years when he grows up.

Although Hong Xuanji did not believe that Hong Yi's growth rate could keep up with his father's, it was necessary to take precautions in advance.

"Well, in a few days, spring thunder will be frequent. You will come with me to the Jade Capital City." Xu Qing brought up the matter of undergoing tribulation after seeing that Hong Xuanji understood his intention.

"Is His Majesty preparing to undergo tribulation?" Hong Xuanji's heart stirred.

Spring thunder is the most suitable time for undergoing tribulation, a time when all things are revitalized, full of creation and vitality.

This is also the time when the will of heaven and earth is most active.

Those who follow the path of the Ghost Immortal will enter the thunder at this time to undergo tribulation!

Tribulation is a calamity, but it is also a chance for good fortune and opportunity.

By passing the tribulation of lightning, one can obtain the tempering and power of the will of heaven and earth, enhance one's own spiritual power, and break through to a higher level.

The tribulation is a major event and requires protection. Otherwise, if someone hears the commotion and launches a sneak attack, it will be a great calamity.

The tribulation is not just a heavenly tribulation, but also a human tribulation!

Xu Qing nodded slightly. After all, it was his first time undergoing tribulation, so it was best to proceed with caution. He summoned Hong Xuanji as his protector, along with Gongyang Yu, a powerful human immortal hidden within the Imperial Jade Seal.

This is sufficient to handle most situations.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will personally protect you and prevent any villains from getting close!" Hong Xuanji said solemnly.

Entrusting such a matter to him demonstrates His Majesty's trust in him.

He has to do it well, no matter what.

Xu Qing smiled slightly, then gently patted Hong Xuanji's shoulder and said, "Alright, I'll have to trouble you then."

After chatting for a few more minutes, he dismissed Hong Xuanji and asked her to leave.

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After leaving the main hall, Hong Xuanji did not stay in the cabinet to handle government affairs, but left the palace directly and returned to his own residence.

Upon returning, Hong Xuanji immediately instructed the steward to bring Hong Yi to her.

The Marquis of Wuwen's mansion covers a vast area, while Hong Yi's residence is in an extremely remote and simple hut.

This was even worse than the living quarters of some servants, which shows how miserable Hong Yi's situation was in the Marquis of Wuwen's mansion.

The old butler moved swiftly through the courtyard, heading towards Hong Yi's residence.

The Marquis summoned Hong Yi only a handful of times throughout the year, and he was well aware that the young master held a very low position in the Marquis's heart.

But this time, he sensed that the Marquis seemed to have a different attitude towards Hong Yi.

Because Hong Xuanji used the word "please".

This was the first time the old steward had ever seen Hong Xuanji use the word "please," a word that signified the utmost importance attached to Hong Xuanji.

Therefore, the old butler moved quickly and did not stop to greet anyone who greeted him on the way.

When he arrived at Hong Yi's door and looked at the simple dwelling, he had a premonition that this young master might have to move away from here for good in the future.

The old butler did not push the door open and enter directly, but stood in front of the door, preparing to knock.

But as soon as he raised his hand, the door opened.

Hong Yi was dressed in a blue robe, and his figure was slightly more robust, with obvious signs of martial arts training on his body.

His eyes were bright and piercing; in just one month, Hong Yi had undergone a tremendous change compared to a month ago.

He was cultivating his spiritual power when he sensed the old butler approaching, so he quickly finished his cultivation and opened the door ahead of time.

"Young Master Yi, the Master requests your presence."

The old butler subconsciously bowed slightly, a smile on his face, his attitude more respectful than before.

Hong Yi raised an eyebrow. His father actually wanted to see him?

This is a rare thing.

Why is the old butler being so polite to him today?
In the past, the old butler had always been very amiable, but he had never been so respectful and humble as he was now.

strange!
Hong Yi didn't think much of it and could only quickly close the door, saying politely, "Old steward, please lead the way."

The Marquis's residence had strict rules. Once Hong Xuanji summoned someone, no matter who they were or what they were doing, they had to immediately drop everything and go to see him.

Hong Yi understood this principle deeply; if he were even a step too late, he would be punished.

He had experienced something similar back then, and was unable to get out of bed for half a month.

Although he is now Emperor Qian's disciple and has come into contact with and cultivated martial arts from the demon immortal Bai Ziyue, he is still very weak and unable to resist such authority.

After all, he learned from Consort Yuan and Bai Ziyue that Hong Xuanji's strength had reached the Martial Saint realm.

This is a martial arts saint, extremely powerful.

He had only just begun his martial arts training; the gap between the two was enormous.

...(End of this chapter)