NOVEL NEXT Chapter 2: Rise of the Heavenly Prince
[[System: ...]
[Ding! Newcomer gift pack delivered!]
Congratulations to the host for obtaining
1x Heavenly Realm Cultivation Card
4x Peak Earth Realm God-Slaying GuardsBoundless Aptitude
1x Hongmeng Chaos Divine Art
In an instant, four figures suddenly appeared beside Jiang HuanYu.
Each of the four was clad in golden armor, wielding gleaming dragon-slaying swords, exuding an aura of unmatched dominance. Their very presence radiated a formidable power that defied comprehension.
"Greetings, Master!"
The four figures bowed simultaneously upon appearing before Jiang HuanYu.
"No need for formalities," Jiang HuanYu said, his heart bursting with excitement. With these four God-Slaying Guards by his side, why should he fear Jiang Chen?
The so-called Supreme Bone would, in the end, only become a stepping stone for his own rise to power.
Peak Earth Real.
This level of strength was enough to be considered a towering force in the entire Northern Domain.
In the Jiang Dynasty, only two individuals had reached this level: Jiang HuanYu's father, the late Emperor, and the Left Minister, one of the dynasty's most powerful courtiers.
For a top-tier power like the Jiang Dynasty, having just two Peak Earth Real cultivators was already a mark of distinction. Yet now, Jiang HuanYu had four such guards at his disposal, granting him the ability to roam the world with unparalleled confidence.
"System, use the Heavenly Realm Cultivation Card!" Jiang HuanYu commanded decisively.
[Heavenly Realm Cultivation Card, activating…]
A flash of divine light engulfed Jiang HuanYu's body. In the next moment, his cultivation aura began to surge at an unimaginable speed.
Peak Innate Realm…
Profound Realm…
Soul Realm…
Earth Realm…
Heavenly Realm!
Jiang HuanYu's cultivation stabilized at the first tier of the Heavenly Realm. He felt an overwhelming sense of power coursing through his body. When he extended his divine sense, it immediately encompassed the entire palace in an instant.
Satisfied with his current strength, Jiang HuanYu retracted his aura, carefully concealing his pressure so as not to recklessly reveal his power.
A Heavenly Realm cultivator, such individuals were exceedingly rare in the Northern Domain. They only existed in dominant forces like the Stormcloud Sect, where a Heavenly Realm expert would act as a cornerstone of their power.
Even among other strong top-tier factions, there might only be one or two Heavenly Realm cultivators at most.
Now, with his cultivation having soared to the Heavenly Realm, Jiang HuanYu no longer viewed Jiang Chen as a threat.
For the time being, he didn't rush out of his chambers. Instead, under the vigilant protection of the four God-Slaying Guards, he began to cultivate the Hongmeng Chaos Divine Art.
Meanwhile, in the Western Palace, within a resplendent golden hall, Jiang Chen, the second prince, stood surrounded by several individuals.
"You're certain that he's really dead?" Jiang Chen asked, turning to a strikingly beautiful woman in front of him.
Had Jiang HuanYu been present, he would have immediately recognized her, she was the very woman who had poisoned him.
"Second Prince, I am absolutely certain. I only returned after confirming that his vital signs had completely ceased. He is absolutely incapable of returning to this world!" the woman replied confidently.
"Good. Well done!" Jiang Chen said, laughing heartily.
"Since that's the case, you may go and rest for now."
Jiang Chen smiled faintly and glanced at the elderly man beside him.
The elder immediately understood his intent.
"Yes, Your Highness, I will take my leave," the woman said, preparing to depart.
"Ah!"
Before she could turn, the elder suddenly attacked, conjuring a fiery blast that surged toward her.
The overwhelming power of a Peak Soul Realm cultivator was far beyond what the woman could resist. She let out a piercing scream before being consumed by the flames, reduced to ashes in an instant, leaving no trace of her existence.
"What a joke!"
"As if I would let a threat like you remain alive. Hmph, women are indeed brainless fools," Jiang Chen sneered contemptuously.
He turned slowly and began walking toward the hall's entrance. As he walked, he muttered to himself:
"Father was truly foolish to pass the title of crown prince to Jiang HuanYu. Now that he's dead, how could that useless fool avenge him?"
"Father, don't blame me for being ruthless. It's just that Jiang HuanYu was unworthy of the throne. Only by taking this position myself can I save the Jiang Dynasty from disaster."
Jiang Chen stepped outside the hall, gazed at the sky, and sighed.
"Your Highness, now that the crown prince is dead, it's time to summon the officials and prepare for your ascension. That way, we can declare war on the Grand Dream Dynasty to avenge the late emperor!"
An elderly man dressed in official robes spoke up. His name was Zhang Lin, the Grand Tutor of the Jiang Dynasty, holding the prestigious rank of First-Class Official. He was also a Mid-Earth Real cultivator.
The elder who had killed the woman earlier was named Tie Han, a Second-Class General of the dynasty.
Both were key officials of the Jiang Dynasty, and it was evident they fully supported Jiang Chen.
"Very well. Grand Tutor, I leave it to you to make the arrangements," Jiang Chen replied. His eyes gleamed with ambition.
"Summon the civil and military officials and prepare for the coronation ceremony!"
"As you command, Your Highness!" Zhang Lin bowed respectfully.
Jiang HuanYu's aptitude had now reached the highest level: Boundless.
After immersing himself in the cultivation of the Hongmeng Chaos Divine Art, it didn't take long for him to master the first part of the technique.
He felt a transformation in his entire body, as though his combat power had been entirely reshaped.
"This Hongmeng Chaos Divine Art is truly extraordinary. Even though I've only mastered the first half, with my current strength at the First Tier of the Heavenly Realm, I can already rival those at the Seventh Tier of the Heavenly Realm."
"If I had the complete technique, my combat power would undoubtedly reach an even higher level!"
Jiang HuanYu slowly stood up, ending his cultivation session.
[Ding!]
**[Detected a Daughter of Destiny in the Grand Dream Dynasty: Xiao Qingli.
Destiny Luck Value: 95Nine Nether Divine PhysiqueDao-Surpassing AptitudeReincarnation of the Nine Nether Empress, fully awakened. Suggestion: Take her as a concubine.]**
**[Detected another Daughter of Destiny in the Harmony Sect: Han Wanxiang.
Destiny Luck Value: 85Harmony Sacred PhysiqueTranscendent AptitudeInnate charm. Dual cultivation with her will bring the host immense breakthroughs. Suggestion: Take her as a concubine.]**
Just as Jiang HuanYu finished his cultivation, two system prompts appeared in his mind.
Two Daughters of Destiny!
And one of them was the reincarnation of the Nine Nether Empress, possessing the Nine Nether Divine Physique!
"Unbelievable! I never would have thought that the third princess of the Grand Dream Dynasty, Xiao Qingli, is actually the reincarnation of the Nine Nether Empress. What a coincidence," Jiang HuanYu murmured, his eyes narrowing slightly.
The reason for his reaction was simple: his father had been killed by the Grand Dream Emperor, who had orchestrated an ambush with two other Peak Earth Real cultivators, resulting in his death on the battlefield.
It was clear that after ascending to the throne, Jiang HuanYu's first priority would be to attack the Grand Dream Dynasty to avenge his father.
And now, the third princess of the Grand Dream Dynasty, Xiao Qingli, was revealed to be a Daughter of Destiny.
To destroy the Grand Dream Dynasty and then take Xiao Qingli as his concubine? That would surely make her hate him with every fiber of her being.
"Well, it's fate. Let her hate me if she must," Jiang HuanYu thought with a sly smile.
"Nine Nether Empress, you'd better prepare yourself to give me children."
He wasn't worried about falling behind Xiao Qingli in cultivation, thanks to the system. He firmly believed that even if she despised him at first, even an empress could grow fond of him over time.
As for Han Wanxiang from the Harmony Sect, Jiang HuanYu decided not to focus on her just yet.
The Harmony Sect was a dominant power in the Northern Domain, far beyond the current strength of the Jiang Dynasty. For now, it was wiser to proceed step by step, starting with the Grand Dream Dynasty.
Still, with the system in hand, Jiang HuanYu was confident that Han Wanxiang, too, would eventually fall into his grasp.
The Harmony Sacred Physique, her innate charm, the yin-yang resonance… Jiang HuanYu chuckled, catching himself as his imagination started to wander.
"Just thinking about it is exciting!"