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

In her previous life, Shi Guanyin was a lawless person, but after being reborn, she regained her normal personality.

However, he still retains that strong personality.

Just as he was about to start arguing with the others, Xia Zhaoyan raised his hand to stop him.

"You've arrived just in time. What, is the Zhang family so unworthy of your enthusiasm?"

The group chuckled awkwardly; the Zhang family was certainly not worth their enthusiasm.

But they had concerns in their hearts!

As the number of sacrifices made by Niou increases, more and more figures will emerge from the world.

Who knows what kind of peerless powerhouse will emerge in the future?

While there aren't many strong individuals now, if we don't hurry up and make some contributions, there will be too many wolves and not enough meat later.

Xia Zhaoyan immediately saw through their little schemes.

However, he was happy to see this situation, since he didn't want these people to give up.

He got up and went to Guo Jing.

"If you make a move, then my previous request for you to conceal your cultivation level would have been pointless."

"Moreover, you are now the commander-in-chief of the Heavenly Punishment Army."

"How could someone of this status dare to make moves against powerful families in private!"

Guo Jing was getting anxious; he also wanted to have a big fight.

I don't know why, but in this life I have a strong desire for a great battle.

"Your Highness, I can conceal my identity."

...

"Hidden identity? How will the outside world know that this was done by me?"

"Has my goal of intimidating the world failed?"

By destroying the Zhang family, he wanted to openly and honestly tell the world that it was Xia Zhaoyan who had taken the lead.

At this moment, Shi Guanyin curled up the corners of her mouth and snorted.

"Exactly, why are you getting involved, Guo Jing!"

Guo Jing chuckled awkwardly, took a step back, and a look of regret flashed in his eyes.

Xia Zhaoyan almost laughed, wondering how the system had managed to do it.

This life's Guo Jing is much more interesting than the last.

"Don't worry, your time to step in will come."

"Powers like the Samsara Palace, as well as some demonic sects in the cultivation world, and so on."

Having said that, he came to Zhou Botong and Zhang Danfeng.

"Baiyujing is a renowned and righteous sect in the martial arts world that I created."

"If the two of you were to make a move, wouldn't you ruin the reputation of Baiyujing?"

"Moreover, it is not appropriate for gangster forces to get involved in political struggles."

Both of them were disappointed, especially Zhou Botong.

As the Martial King of Baiyujing, he has recently been thinking about how to make a stunning appearance that will amaze everyone.

It can't be less impressive than the appearance of a few of his generals.

Their initial appearance was quite impressive.

"Don't worry, you'll have plenty of opportunities to make your move in the future."

"And it won't be long before you announce to the world that you have become a force under my command."

Xia Zhaoyan then approached Ye Gucheng and Duan Lang.

"The reason why the underworld is not feared by the imperial court is because it does not kill people from the imperial court."

"Once you destroy the Zhang family this time, the underworld will face official suppression."

"Even I am currently powerless to stop this trend."

With just a few words, Xia Zhaoyan dissuaded these people from their previous plan.

Stone Guanyin proudly raised her chin, "You want to compete with me? Hmph!"

At this moment, Xia Zhaoyan turned around and returned to his seat, then asked.

"Duan Lang, has it been confirmed whether the Western Desert Prefecture is indeed the hiding place of the Samsara Palace?"

Duan Lang hurriedly stepped forward and said.

"Your Highness, after several confirmations over this period of time, that place is indeed the hiding place of the Samsara Palace."

"It must have been a small space created by someone at the Dragon Transformation Realm. I didn't go in rashly."

"However, Gongshu Chou's mechanical beasts have already entered and confirmed that it is a branch of the Samsara Palace."

...

"Very well, once the Zhang family's matter is resolved, I intend to destroy the Samsara Palace!"

Upon hearing that His Highness was preparing to take action against the Samsara Palace, these people all regained their spirits.

Xia Zhaoyan didn't notice, but instead looked up at the sky and muttered to himself.

"After destroying the Samsara Palace, it will be time for me to lay my cards on the table with my father and the world."

"I am officially joining the fight for the throne!"

As his power grows, his current identity is becoming somewhat restrictive.

As the saying goes, if the name is not correct, the words will not be proper. In a true sense, my status as the Prince of Benevolence is still half a head lower than that of other princes.

When will the Zhang family hold a funeral for their elder?

...

"Your Highness, it will be tomorrow!"

...

"Tomorrow?" Xia Zhaoyan turned to look at Shi Guanyin.

"Then you should make a trip to Fengming Prefecture tomorrow!"

"A family should be together all the time, otherwise wouldn't that elder be too lonely!"

...

On the outskirts of Fengming City, there stands a very large mansion.

It was several times larger than a prince's mansion; standing in front of the gate, one could not see the end of either side.

At this moment, the surrounding area was a white world, and the atmosphere did indeed look somewhat solemn.

Several kilometers away from the Zhang family, almost all the cultivators of the entire Phoenix City had gathered here.

Even some cultivators from other places couldn't resist coming here today.

"My goodness, why are so many people watching the Zhang family's funeral?" someone couldn't help but mutter under their breath.

Looking around, all you could see were people; you could hardly see the end of them.

"Nonsense, everyone's here to see the real show."

"This is the Lord of the Heavenly Punishment Division, personally come to pay respects to the Zhang family elder!"

...

"Sigh...this time, the Heavenly Punishment Division has really lost all its prestige..."

The people around fell silent. These were all ordinary cultivators, the so-called rogue cultivators.

Without a powerful backing, the price paid for each advancement in cultivation level is several times, or even dozens of times, that of a disciple from a powerful force.

Therefore, they were very pleased with the rise of the Heavenly Punishment Division.

At least the Heavenly Punishment Division under the control of the King of Benevolence is so powerful that even a prince would dare to offend it.

...

At this moment, even the patriarch who had been in seclusion came out of the Zhang family mansion.

The Zhang family patriarch was at the mid-stage of the Shattered Realm, and below him were two others at the early stage of the Shattered Realm.

In addition, there are four Celestial Realm experts, including the current Prime Minister.

Below the Celestial Realm were six clan elders at the Dharma Aspect Realm.

And a dozen or so elders at the Grandmaster level.

This is the power of aristocratic families. That's why when the Underworld suddenly rose to prominence, the upper echelons of the Great Xia Dynasty didn't pay any attention to it at all.

Because back then, the underworld's power was so small that they could have easily wiped it out.

"Haven't the people from the Heavenly Punishment Division arrived yet?"

The Zhang family patriarch, with a dignified expression, spoke in a voice that resounded throughout the main hall.

Zhang Wenjin frowned, his face bearing a cold expression.

"Reporting to the Ancestor, they haven't arrived yet."

"However, unless King Ni is shameless, he wouldn't dare to go back on his word."

...

"Hmph, does he really think he can save face by dragging it out until the last minute!"

"Wenjin, make the arrangements so that the whole city can witness the funeral and memorial service held at the Zhang family residence today!"

"Since he doesn't know what's good for him, don't blame me for being rude!"

The patriarch of the Zhang family was also a powerful and ruthless figure.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for the family to develop into a prominent clan.

Having cultivated several high-ranking officials in the court, how could such a person be afraid of King Ren, who has no right to succeed to the throne!

...

At that moment, the outside world suddenly saw a flash of light in the sky.

This immediately revealed the interior of the Zhang residence!

The clansmen, dressed in mourning clothes, stood solemnly on both sides of the mourning hall.

It was as if they were waiting for someone to arrive!