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The energy and aura emanating from Consort Hua's palace carried an aura of overwhelming power.

Who doesn't know or understand this aura now?

Anyone who knows Xia Zhaoyan will immediately recognize that this is his aura.

As the saying goes, a person cultivates their spirit, and their spirit nourishes them.

The Crown Prince's status made Xia Zhaoyan look towards the entire Great Xia Dynasty, and even the entire Tianhuang Dynasty.

He assisted the Xia emperor in handling state affairs, and his power grew increasingly stronger.

Now, once he releases his aura, cultivators of the same realm are almost all afraid without even fighting.

That overwhelming aura would instantly terrify anyone with a guilty conscience, causing them to lose half their fighting strength.

"Go quickly and see what happened!"

Emperor Xia immediately ordered that Eunuch Lu, who was by his side, disappear from the main hall.

In the past, Emperor Xia would have known instantly with a single use of his divine sense.

Now, out of respect for the Crown Prince, he does not want to use his divine sense to spy.

In Consort Hua's palace, Xia Zhaoyan took over the control from his mother.

At this moment, his gaze towards Chu Ling'er was filled with intense anger.

Chu Ling'er immediately knew that this "Crown Prince Brother" was truly angry.

She couldn't help but stick out her tongue, feeling guilty and not daring to look him in the eye.

Xia Zhaoyan chuckled coldly, "Heh!"

"So you do know how to feel guilty!"

"Why don't you cultivate properly?"

They're so carefree all day long, never thinking about the future at all.

"Would I be harming you by telling you to cultivate properly?!"

Xia Zhaoyan was both angry and anxious, but he could still suppress his anger for a while.

However, the heavenly tribulation had clearly locked onto the opponent and would inevitably descend sooner or later.

With such a weak foundation, the opponent had no chance of surviving the tribulation of the Innate Realm.

Even if it were the Tribulation of the Three Nine Heavens, Xia Zhaoyan didn't think the other party could survive it!

Meanwhile, Lu Nanyue had returned to the government affairs hall.

"Your Majesty, Chief Eunuch Chu of Consort Hua's palace is about to undergo a tribulation."

"His Highness is currently suppressing her aura..."

Emperor Xia suddenly looked in that direction, his expression showing a hint of realization.

"So it's Miss Ling'er who's about to undergo her tribulation!"

"Oh...what a pity!"

Clearly, Emperor Xia was also aware of Chu Ling'er's situation.

That level of cultivation was so astonishing that it was truly a rare gem in the palace.

"Let's go take a look."

"Zhao'er grew up with her since childhood, and Ling'er holds a very special place in his heart!"

Let's go and see her off on her final journey!

The three people standing to the side—Eunuch Lu, Wu Ji of the Eastern Depot, and Gao Zhan of the Censorate—were all taken aback.

They then exchanged a secret glance. The Crown Prince's position was becoming increasingly secure, and his succession was almost a certainty.

Otherwise, how could the Xia Emperor personally see off a mere Chu Ling'er?

In an instant, the four disappeared from the Hall of State Affairs and arrived directly at Consort Hua's Palace.

...

Xia Zhaoyan also saw his father arrive. Unable to leave, he could only nod in acknowledgment.

Consort Hua, with red eyes, came to Emperor Xia's side.

"Sigh... My dear consort, you should prepare yourself mentally..."

It is common knowledge that no one can shield someone else from heavenly tribulations.

But Xia Zhaoyan didn't believe it at this moment!

He looked at Chu Ling'er, and his voice suddenly became very soft.

"You broke your promise this time. You said you would grow up with me until we grow old."

Back then, I didn't have an awakening system, and my aptitude was very average.

Everyone knows that he is incapable of reaching the Celestial Realm.

Even advancing to the Dharma Aspect Realm depends on luck.

So eventually everyone will grow old.

Chu Ling'er looked up at Xia Zhaoyan, her bright eyes filled with longing.

Her mood suddenly turned somber.

Gone was that innocent and carefree demeanor; her voice was tinged with disappointment.

"I broke my promise, but now that you have so many beautiful women around you, I can rest assured."

She instantly and forcibly transformed back to her original form.

"You are no longer that little brat; you are now the revered Crown Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty."

"The future Emperor will rule the Great Xia Dynasty. I can only accompany you this far."

The Xia Emperor, standing some distance away, awkwardly touched his nose. "Is it alright to say that in front of me?"

I haven't abdicated yet...

Xia Zhaoyan's heart suddenly tightened. So that's why you gave up!

What a silly girl!

Although Chu Ling'er's appearance is not as good as Shi Guanyin and the other girls, she is special in Xia Zhaoyan's heart.

Moreover, Chu Ling'er herself is extremely beautiful.

In this world, it's extremely difficult to find an ugly female cultivator.

Unless one practices some special technique, one really won't see an ugly person.

Nourished by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, generations of humans have multiplied, and genetic defects have long been eliminated by the spiritual energy.

At this moment, the Xia Emperor's voice suddenly rang out.

"Zhao'er, the heavenly tribulation is about to descend, leave quickly."

Xia Zhaoyan looked up and saw that the color of the sky had changed.

At this moment, Chu Ling'er nudged him, looking quite cheerful.

"Leave now, don't be unhappy, don't be sad."

"The reason I stopped them was because I didn't want you to be sad, which clashes with my optimistic nature, you know?"

After saying that, she anxiously tried to push Xia Zhaoyan away.

She was terrified that her tribulation would affect Xia Zhaoyan as well!

My younger brother is destined to be the Xia Emperor; I can't let him be implicated!

Xia Zhaoyan suddenly remembered the Qiankun Cauldron inside his body, and his eyes lit up.

"Who says I can't help you through this tribulation?"

"Without my permission, let alone heavenly tribulation taking your life."

Even the will of Heaven won't do!

The sound echoed throughout the palace grounds and the entire royal palace!

That domineering expression made a hint of admiration flash in Chu Ling'er's eyes!

With a wave of his hand, Xia Zhaoyan summoned the golden-bronze Qiankun Cauldron in his palm.

At this moment, the calamity clouds in the sky had already formed.

A bolt of lightning flashed back and forth within it, as if it were about to strike at any moment.

Xia Zhaoyan was slightly surprised to see this.

"You idiot, you're still facing the Six-Nine Heavenly Tribulation!"

Chu Ling'er was so angry that she jumped up and down, looking like she wanted to punch someone.

"Hmph, you underestimate me!"

He immediately said anxiously, "You need to leave here right away."

Xia Zhaoyan chuckled lightly, then cast a magic seal that merged into the Qiankun Cauldron.

"The Qiankun Cauldron, the Qiankun Cauldron, it's up to you now."

"You're a legendary innate treasure, don't let my boasting ruin your reputation!"

After muttering to himself, he withdrew from the area of ​​the Heavenly Tribulation.

At this moment, the Qiankun Cauldron spun rapidly and came to the top of Chu Ling'er's head.

The Xia Emperor's expression was unpleasant as he stared at Xia Zhaoyan and spoke.

"Zhao'er, what you're doing is irresponsible to yourself and to the entire Great Xia Dynasty."

"Father knows that you and Ling'er have a deep affection for each other, but..."

Xia Zhaoyan bowed solemnly.

"Father, please allow me to be willful this once!"

"And I'm confident!"

Emperor Xia sighed!

This son is good in every way!

In terms of relationships, she didn't inherit any of my traits.

Rumble!!!

The first lightning bolt struck!

Everyone was watching intently; success or failure hinged on this moment.

In an instant, the Qiankun Cauldron emitted a beam of light!

The first heavenly tribulation was instantly swallowed up!

Neither Xia Zhaoyan nor Chu Ling'er experienced any unexpected events!

Everyone was shocked to see this!

Because this breaks the ancient and modern rules of nature!