Become a king right from the start, beginning with receiving rewards from all the heavens.

[This is a fictional world with a high-level martial arts fantasy setting. Do not compare it to actual history.]

The Great Xia Dynasty, one of the top powers of the human race!

Even the demon race has to be wary of the Great Xia!

However, the country has existed for 100,000 years, and its internal structure has inevitably become somewhat corrupt.

Deep within a palace garden, Xia Zhaoyan slowly finished his practice and let out a long breath!

"I have finally stabilized my mid-stage Blood Exchange Realm cultivation."

He looked out at the sky, where islands of all sizes were faintly visible through the clouds.

It made the entire imperial city seem like a fairyland!

"Time flies! I'm going to be officially appointed as a king and establish my own government the day after tomorrow!"

"Establishing a government and military command forces one to be drawn into the vortex of the struggle for the throne, with the possibility of certain death!"

Among the many princes, Xia Zhaoyan had the weakest foundation and was like a transparent person among them!

Even their cultivation aptitude is quite ordinary; none of the other princes are below the Innate Realm!

Even the maternal clan behind them was just a small merchant family.

The Great Xia royal family has a rule that princes must be granted a title and move out of the palace when they turn eighteen.

Receiving an official title and leaving the palace means being drawn into the struggle for the throne!

That will be a long and brutal struggle. The fight for the throne of the Great Xia Dynasty is a bloody battle for every emperor!

Throughout history, royalty has been known for its ruthlessness!

Xia Zhaoyan had no idea how he would face the overwhelming pressure after establishing his own residence and military headquarters.

Other princes have been running their own residences for years or even decades. What do I have to compare with them?

Those most powerful ones are now crown princes, and their every move can influence the entire Great Xia Dynasty.

Five crown princes and thirty-three princes!

That's right, the Great Xia currently has five crown princes, which is nothing compared to the ancient dynasties and kingdoms of the entire Tianhuang Continent!

Because each of the courts here is so large, the royal family needs more crown princes to balance the power of the various factions.

The five crown princes of the Great Xia Dynasty are all outstanding individuals!

As a prince, who wouldn't want to sit on the throne, wielding imperial authority and commanding the world?

This time, a total of three princes were granted the title of king!

Suddenly, footsteps approached, accompanied by the voices of palace eunuchs.

"Your Highness, Prince Zheng and Prince Xiao have come to pay their respects!"

Xia Zhaoyan turned around, a cold smile flashing in his eyes. When did he become someone that two princes would come to visit him together?

"Please ask them to come over."

A burst of hearty laughter rang out from the front yard, and two figures walked over.

Xia Zhaoyan, who was under the pavilion, did not get up. He simply pointed to the opposite side, indicating that the two of them should sit down.

"What brings my two imperial brothers here?"

These two are the princes who were conferred titles together this time: the thirty-fifth prince Xia Lingxiao and the thirty-sixth prince Xia Wuzheng.

The servants served refreshments and tea, then respectfully departed, leaving the three hypocritical brothers to talk amongst themselves.

The two men opposite each other were of different builds; one was sturdy and the other tall and slender, but both had handsome appearances, after all, they were princes of the royal family.

"It seems that my royal brother is annoyed that we don't come often, haha..." Xia Lingxiao's hearty laughter rang out again, but he didn't rush to answer Xia Zhaoyan's question.

Meanwhile, Xia Wuzheng took a sip of tea and looked at Xia Zhaoyan.

"Brother, let's not beat around the bush. The reason we've come here is to form an alliance with you."

Form an alliance!!

Xia Zhaoyan felt a slight ripple in his heart; this was indeed quite beneficial to him!

But he was the weakest among all the princes, and these two actually wanted to form an alliance with him.

This made Xia Zhaoyan wary!

"As for forming an alliance, my two brothers might as well speak frankly and openly."

After putting down his teacup, Xia Wuzheng looked at Xia Zhaoyan, a calculating glint in his eyes.

"Brother, to be honest, your strength and resources are almost transparent, making you the perfect ally for both of us."

"We're not afraid of you turning the tables, and going it alone will only lead to your premature elimination!"

"And I doubt my elder brother would want to experience elimination!"

If it's phased out, it will become a consumable for the royal family!

At this moment, Xia Lingxiao tapped on the stone table, attracting Xia Zhaoyan's attention.

"Brother, everyone knows that you don't have the support of your maternal clan, so you won't be their target in the early stages."

"That's why the three of us secretly formed an alliance. The two of us will fully support you, and you will be the one to win over some influence in the court and among the people."

"At that time, we will first eliminate some of the weaker ones, gradually build up our strength, and then compete with those powerful princes."

Xia Zhaoyan sneered inwardly upon hearing this. So the alliance was a sham; they just wanted to use him as a pawn.

Even Xia Lingxiao, who has such an honest appearance, is so cunning. No wonder he is born into an imperial family.

Although the two men's plan was so crude and naive, it still held a certain appeal for Xia Zhaoyan.

Because the maternal clan behind that person is very powerful, which is something I don't have.

If we can leverage their existing foundation, we might actually be able to make something of something from nothing.

The key is to strike the right balance, because there are plenty of cunning old foxes behind the scenes.

Xia Zhaoyan never dared to underestimate the wisdom of these powerful families!

He was already tempted, but there was nothing he could do; his own understanding and experience were simply too shallow.

The only thing that prevented him from making a decision was that forming an alliance would make him the target of attention and draw the attention of others.

And those two guys on the other side will be hiding behind you.

"May I reconsider your suggestions, my two imperial brothers? After all, this is a very important matter."

"No problem." Xia Wuzheng picked up his teacup with a smile on his face.

"That's only right," Xia Lingxiao said magnanimously, waving his hand dismissively.

After the two left, a glint flashed in Xia Zhaoyan's eyes. "A shield, just what I need for my rise to power!"

The day after tomorrow, I'll be crowned king, and I'll officially be joining the fray!

...

The Chaotian Hall, bathed in the morning sunlight, resembles a celestial palace.

Surrounded by spiritual energy, under the effect of the formation, streams of spiritual liquid actually formed and poured down!

As Xia Zhaoyan stepped onto the last step, he instantly felt countless eyes fixed on him.

Suddenly, he felt an immense increase in pressure despite his small blood-renewing realm!

Fortunately, this immense pressure came and went quickly!

At this moment, all the officials bowed slightly and greeted him.

Xia Zhaoyan dared not presume and immediately returned the greeting respectfully.

"By order of His Majesty, all officials are to attend court!"

Everyone knows that the most important thing today has begun.

Although his face was obscured by the crown, the Xia Emperor's voice filled the entire palace.

"Today is the day my three princes are conferred titles, and it is also the moment when you, my lords, witness their coming of age."

"Guards, announce the imperial decree!"

As the words fell, the chief eunuch of the palace, standing below the steps, respectfully accepted the imperial edict.

[My three sons have now come of age and, in accordance with ancestral precepts, will be granted the title of prince.]

[Xia Zhaoyan, hear my decree! I hereby bestow upon you the title of Benevolent King!]

The moment the words "King Ren" were uttered, the officials in the hall were shaken!

At this moment, Xia Zhaoyan's mind was filled with a thunderous explosion!

He felt as if everything around him had stopped moving!

(Tianhuang's cultivation realms: Body Refining Realm, Blood Exchange Realm, Acquired Realm, Innate Realm, Purple Mansion Realm, Grandmaster Realm, Great Grandmaster, Dharma Aspect Realm, Celestial Realm, Shattering Realm, Dragon Transformation Realm, Human Immortal Realm!)