Divine King of Honour

"Penglai truly exists, and as there are many strong individuals in Penglai, the folk tales about it tend to be somewhat ethereal, portraying them as Immortals. I once had the fortune to meet someone from Penglai," said Yann Zhenyuan.

"So that's the case," Xu Nian realized in his heart.

He hadn't expected that Penglai truly existed on this continent; he initially thought it was just a figment of imagination.

"Penglai Island is located three thousand miles off the eastern sea, and it is the largest island in the nearby seas. It is also the largest overseas cultivation force outside of the Forbidden Sea. To enter the Forbidden Sea, one must pass through Penglai. Here is the map that the Beast God instructed me to hand over to Lord Xu Nian, it shows the location of Penglai Island."

Guard Zhu Yan handed a scroll to Xu Nian.

Upon opening the scroll, a delicately drawn map was revealed.

Xu Nian examined the map and memorized the marked location of Penglai Island.

Since there are Spirit Pills on Penglai, he must make a trip there.

After all, this was the only way to save Xu Yu.

"However, Lord Xu Nian, you must be careful. Although the people of Penglai are strong, they are extremely xenophobic and fiercely protective. Should you have any conflict with the people of Penglai, the entire Penglai will become your enemy," continued Guard Zhu Yan.

Xu Nian nodded upon hearing this, keeping Guard Zhu Yan's words in mind.

He wasn't worried about this; what concerned him now was how long Xu Yu could last in his current condition.

"Lord Xu Nian, the Beast God knows you are worried about Mr. Xu Yu's safety, which is why he specifically asked me to bring this. If you place inside here, he can be maintained for three months," said Guard Zhu Yan as he opened his palm.

In his hand appeared a lotus-like treasure containing a peculiar transparent liquid.

"This is the Water Purifying Treasure Lotus, which has healing properties. Although it might not completely cure Mr. Xu Yu's injuries, maintaining him for three months should not be a problem," Guard Zhu Yan explained.

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian was overjoyed and hurriedly took the Water Purifying Treasure Lotus, placing Xu Yu inside it.

As Xu Yu lay within the Treasure Lotus, his condition ceased to worsen.

This allowed Xu Nian to breathe a slight sigh of relief.

With three months' time, it should be enough for him to make a trip to Penglai Island.

"There's no time to waste, I'll depart now," Xu Nian said.

"Big brother, let me go with you," Black Wind quickly said.

"No, you stay here. As Guard Zhu Yan mentioned before, Penglai is dangerous. It's not convenient for you guys to follow me," Xu Nian replied.

"Alright then, big brother, please be careful," Black Wind nodded upon hearing Xu Nian's words.

He hadn't yet broken through to the Emperor Level.

If he really were to follow Xu Nian closely, he wouldn't be of much help.

It would only impede Xu Nian.

As for the Bull Demon King, he initially wanted to go, but then he thought better of it.

"You should come back to the Demon Beast Forest with me. The Beast Emperor had me come here not only to inform Lord Xu Nian of these matters but also to bring Miss Xi back. Now that the Imperial Prince has died, Emperor Tianhen will surely be furious, and it will be unsafe for Miss Xi to stay," said Guard Zhu Yan.

Xu Nian nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Indeed, the Eighth Prince was the most treasured by Emperor Tianhen.

Now that the Eighth Prince was dead, how could Emperor Tianhen not be furious?

There would surely be a frenzied retaliation.

Xu Nian could just leave, but if Xi lacked protection from a powerful figure, she might be implicated.

"But what about my granduncle? How about you come with us, Uncle?" Xi turned to Yann Zhenyuan and asked.

However, Yann Zhenyuan shook his head.

"I have always been guarding this place in my lifetime, constantly battling with Demon Beasts, and have grown accustomed to it. How could I possibly hide in the Demon Beast Forest and seek protection from the beasts because I'm afraid? Xi'er, since the Beast God holds you in such high regard, you should go. I'm just a minor Battle King. I believe the Empire won't do anything to me." Yann Zhenyuan decisively refused.

He had spent his entire life guarding this place, not for the Empire.

But for those common people of the dawn, what would become of the people of Tianhuang City if he were to leave?

So even if it meant death, he would not choose to leave.

"Uncle!" Yann Xi was somewhat reluctant.

"Yann Xi, just listen to your uncle. The experts of the Empire wouldn't easily strike against your uncle," Xu Nian also stepped forward to comfort.

At this, his gaze towards Yann Zhenyuan also turned reverent.

It must be said, cultivators like Yann Zhenyuan who consider the common folk are far too few nowadays.

Most cultivators today think more about how to acquire more cultivation resources and enhance their own strength.

The stronger they become, the more they see ordinary people as insignificant.

Hence Xu Nian truly admired Yann Zhenyuan's actions from the bottom of his heart.

Hearing Xu Nian's words, Yann Xi finally nodded and agreed to go back with Guard Zhu Yan.

Then, Black Wind and Bull Demon King followed Zhu Yan into the Demon Beast Forest.

While Xu Nian set off alone for the East Sea.

Three months—the time was long in some senses, yet also short.

Therefore, Xu Nian couldn't afford the slightest negligence.

...

Just as Xu Nian had set out for the East Sea.

Inside the Emperor Palace of the Imperial Family, Emperor Tianhen looked at the broken Life Soul Jade Pendant in his hand.

His entire arm was trembling, his eyes filled with intense anger.

"Yuan'er actually failed, how is this possible? Could it be that Xu Nian had help from a powerful figure?" Emperor Tianhen's eyes were filled with anger, his face showing disbelief.

He had absolute confidence in Xia Longyuan's strength.

Although only at the Peak of Two-star War Emperor Level, his power was no less than that of a typical Five-star Battle Emperor.

And he even had two Battle Emperor Experts with him, and a powerful shield to protect his life.

Yet, even so, he still ended up dying.

"Yuan'er, I will not let you die with your eyes closed in vain. I will avenge you. That Xu Nian, I want to tear him into a thousand pieces," a strong killing intent burst from Emperor Tianhen's eyes.

He clenched his fist, and the broken Life Soul Jade Pendant instantly turned to dust.

Then, Emperor Tianhen stood up.

He walked into the ancestral land of the Empire.

All four of his sons had died at Xu Nian's hand.

He could ignore the other three sons, but Xia Longyuan was the son he loved and valued most.

If this vengeance were not satisfied, the anger in his heart would not be appeased.

"Ancestor! Yuan'er...he's dead!" Emperor Tianhen approached an elderly figure.

The elder was still sitting like a withered tree.

Upon hearing Emperor Tianhen's words, his eyes suddenly opened.

A ripple surged through his otherwise still eyes.