An Emperor's Doubts, Cards on the Table

That's how it is.

This matter can be considered settled.

"Young friend..."

At this moment, Li Xuanjun suddenly spoke:

"I was probably too conservative in my assessment of you before. With your talent, you are undoubtedly the number one person in the entire history of the Azure Heaven Realm!"

"Senior, you flatter me. The Azure Heaven Realm is still too small. Would you like to see a wider world?" Chen Ning smiled slightly.

"Oh?"

A glint of light flashed in Li Xuanjun's aged eyes. "Could it really be that Beyond the Heavens?"

Actually.

His heart was also filled with doubts. Chen Ning's demeanor was unique and unparalleled throughout history, which would cause many cultivators to lose their Dao heart and develop deep self-doubt.

But.

If he is not from the Azure Heaven Realm, but Beyond the Heavens.

Perhaps.

Everything makes sense now.

However, thinking of this, Li Xuanjun sighed again, "It's a pity, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to witness it."

"Senior, I am but a junior, yet I wish to guide you to a wider world."

What does this mean?

Li Xuanjun asked.

"Don't worry, we'll meet again."

Chen Ning smiled slightly.

He didn't explain much, but he already had a preliminary idea in mind.

It's a pity that Li Xuanjun's strength and temperament are wasted in the Azure Heaven Realm. Someone like him should be showing his skills in the Vast Land.

Chen Ning, too, needs his own power!

Those subordinates of So Close Yet Worlds Apart were, after all, left behind by the First-Generation Sect Master, including the Flower in the Mirror, Moon in the Water established by Emperor Yu. Although they acknowledged Chen Ning as their leader, they truly obeyed Emperor Yu.

So.

Chen Ning needs a force that is truly and completely his own!

Li Xuanjun was just the first.

Future.

Once Chen Ning possesses sufficient strength, he will also need to break free from the shackles of the Nine Provinces Realm, allowing the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord, the Saint Wangyou, and other powerful figures from the Nine Provinces Realm to advance further.

This will allow all cultivators in the Nine Provinces Realm to break free of restrictions and unleash their full potential.

After leaving Ten Thousand Swords Valley, he returned directly to the palace.

Emperor Wanling Zhao Jin of the Myriad Spirits was naturally extremely concerned about the conspiracy being plotted by the eldest prince, and at the same time, he was also somewhat fearful.

If it is not stopped.

It seems that his eldest son has actually succeeded in his plan.

At that time, the Myriad Spirits Imperial Dynasty will be overthrown.

Zhao Jin looked at Zhao Yinyin, his face expressionless, and said, "Xiaoyin, you have performed a great service this time, saving countless people. Tell me, what reward do you want?"

"Father, actually, the main credit this time went to Chen Ning. If he hadn't defeated Li Xuanjun, I alone wouldn't have been able to stop my eldest brother."

Zhao Yinyin smiled sweetly and recommended Chen Ning for credit.

Zhao Jin acted as if he hadn't heard, and said, "Since Xiaoyin can't think of a reward for the time being, then you may leave."

"Father..."

Zhao Yinyin was full of doubt.

Zhao Jin's voice, however, carried a hint of authority. "I order you to step back."

"Yes!"

Helpless, Zhao Yinyin had no choice but to retreat.

Chen Ning showed no intention of leaving. Zhao Jin glanced at him and said, "You guessed I was going to ask you a question?"

"Of course, how could you, as the ruler of a dynasty, not be suspicious of a Ninth Rank person of unknown origin displaying such outrageous strength?"

"It's good that you know."

Zhao Jin frowned and asked, "Who exactly are you? And what are your intentions in getting close to Xiaoyin?"

Chen Ning smiled faintly, "If I were to say the wrong thing right now, Song Huai, Celestial Person Song, would probably kill me immediately, wouldn't he?"

After the throne.

A look of surprise appeared on Song Huai's face. He had hidden himself very well, yet he had still been discovered.

In response to this...

Chen Ning didn't recognize the little boy that Song Huai had transformed into the first time, but having learned from the previous experience and becoming familiar with Song Huai's aura, it wasn't difficult for Chen Ning to find him again.

Who exactly are you?

Zhao Jin said in a deep voice, "I have investigated the movements of several Grandmaster over the years, and found that none of them match what you said. Besides, your skills could not possibly have been taught by those Grandmaster."

Upon hearing this...

Chen Ning also felt a sense of admiration.

This emperor's actions were truly remarkable; he could even keep track of the every move of those Grandmaster.

No wonder the Carefree King dared not easily rebel.

"I am not from the Azure Heaven Realm."

Chen Ning readily admitted that at this point, there was no need to continue with any mystification.

Moreover...

The reason I concealed my strength before was because I was unsure of the relative strengths of the world's top experts.

Therefore, it is important to keep a low profile.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jin's expression changed. Although he had suspected this before, he still couldn't hide his shock when Chen Ning admitted it himself.

It turns out another world really does exist.

Zhao Jin couldn't help but ask, "Then what brings you to my Azure Heaven Realm?"

"To uncover the secrets of the Azure Heaven Realm."

"What secret?"

"The Azure Heaven Realm where you reside has already been noticed by the Vast Land, a world even larger than yours. However, the Azure Heaven Realm possesses a peculiar set of rules that prevent even those stronger than the Saint Emperor from entering. I have come here to investigate the secrets of the Azure Heaven Realm."

"Saint Emperor? What realm is that?"

Looking at the bewildered Zhao Jin, Chen Ning couldn't help but think of the Nine Provinces Realm where he had once lived. For people from small worlds, hearing for the first time that there is a larger world always feels somewhat unreal, and at the same time, they are particularly uneasy and anxious.

Chen Ning smiled and said, "The Saint Emperor is equivalent to the Celestial Person Realm in the Azure Heaven Realm Sky Realm."

"In the Vast Land you speak of, are there many Celestial Person?"

Zhao Jin spoke uneasily.

This was his concern as the ruler of a dynasty.

Chen Ning answered truthfully, "On this Vast Land, even Celestial Person is a powerful figure, but above Celestial Person, there is an even higher realm, capable of creating rules that cause the heavens and earth to lose their color. Such beings are truly invincible."

I got this answer.

Zhao Jin remained silent.

At this moment, Song Huai suddenly stepped out from behind the throne and said, "Your Majesty, this person must be a scout sent by the Vast Land World, whose purpose is to conquer my Azure Heaven Realm. We must not let him leave."

As he spoke.

Song Huai then wanted to take action.

Zhao Jin waved his hand and said, "Elder Song, there's no need."

"Your Majesty, if we don't eliminate this man, once he brings back news, our Azure Heaven Realm will be in grave danger..."

Song Huai said excitedly.

Zhao Jin calmly replied, "Even if we kill him, the Azure Heaven Realm cannot escape danger. That world has beings stronger than Celestial Person beings. Now that we've been noticed, we'll have to face them sooner or later. Killing him won't prevent it."

"As expected of an emperor, he sees things very clearly."

Chen Ning couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

Zhao Jin suddenly asked, "What does the world behind you want?"

"Naturally, you want to control the Azure Heaven Realm. You are also an emperor. If a piece of land suddenly appears under your rule, you would definitely want to control it as well."

"The secret I hold in my possession must also be a bargaining chip in negotiations."

At this moment, Zhao Jin regained some composure and spoke calmly.

The secrets of this world became his last resort, and he wanted to gain more benefits.