Chapter 22

Compared to Li Changsheng, this is still far too arrogant.

But Jiang Mu Ming was confident that in the near future, he would take that title of Number One Under Heaven.

And let someone else have a turn!

"Li Changsheng, true to his name, is no mortal of this world."

Yu Sheng Mo suddenly walked over.

Expressionless, she offered comfort: "Who knows how many years he's lived? You're only fifteen now; in the future, you have a great chance of surpassing Li Changsheng."

"No need to fear his title of Number One Under Heaven too much."

Jiang Mu Ming was momentarily speechless.

Yu Sheng Mo indeed wasn't afraid of Li Changsheng's Number One Under Heaven title.

It was just that she always ended up coughing up blood after being beaten by him.

Truly worthy of the name Madman Yu.

But these words, spoken without intent, were heard with intent.

Fifteen?!

Xiao Ruo Feng's heart churned with shock.

He had never imagined that someone could break through to the legendary, unattainable Profound Spirit Realm at such an age!

An ordinary fifteen-year-old youth.

Even reaching the Adamantine Mortal Realm would be a cause for boundless joy.

But this one?

At fifteen, he had broken through to the Profound Spirit Realm!

He, Xiao Ruo Feng, was still stuck at the threshold of the Carefree Heaven Realm, training bitterly yet unable to enter.

Truly, comparing people drives one to death!

"And just now, I heard from that Lawless and Unrestrained of the Demonic Cult that he has two seemingly extraordinary identities."

"Western Chu Prince, Northern Que Prince Consort!"

Xiao Ruo Feng's heart grew heavy.

These two identities were no small matter.

But if it were just these two identities alone, it would still be within Xiao Ruo Feng's tolerance.

But add those four words, 'Profound Spirit Realm'?

If his father the Emperor heard of this, he would likely lose all appetite for tea and food!

This would be a massive threat to Northern Li!

Thinking this, Xiao Ruo Feng set aside any concern for propriety and stepped forward.

Cupping his hands, he said, "Young friend, may I ask your esteemed name?"

Jiang Mu Ming turned sideways to look at Xiao Ruo Feng.

It was just an ordinary glance.

But a tremendous pressure surged in Xiao Ruo Feng's heart.

Only when Jiang Mu Ming let out a faint smile did Xiao Ruo Feng relax.

"I know what you want to ask." Jiang Mu Ming turned his back, hands clasped behind him. "You think that as the Western Chu Prince, I would want to restore my kingdom."

"But you don't know that my ambition is not bound by any single nation."

"If Northern Li becomes tyrannical, I will naturally use the sword in my hand to bring peace to the ages."

"But for now."

"I only wish to carry on the lost teachings of the sages."

Nearby.

The Confucian Immortal clapped in praise.

"Well said: 'Bring peace to the ages, carry on the lost teachings of the sages!'"

Xiao Ruo Feng couldn't help but be impressed by Jiang Mu Ming's bearing.

Yet he still couldn't help asking, "Aren't you afraid I'll tell my father about today?"

"You're just letting me go like this?"

If their positions were swapped, Xiao Ruo Feng wouldn't ultimately take the other's life either.

But he wouldn't be so straightforward.

"So what if you tell Emperor Tai An?"

Jiang Mu Ming turned back to answer. "Not only am I not afraid, I intend to go to Tian Qi City myself."

"Unless he can persuade that Mister Li at the Academy."

Under Heaven.

Only that one man could be Jiang Mu Ming's enemy.

But Li Changsheng had always been wild and unrestrained.

Why would he come to kill Jiang Mu Ming over matters of the Imperial Court?

"That is naturally impossible..."

Xiao Ruo Feng was utterly won over by Jiang Mu Ming's bearing.

He cupped his hands in salute and said, "Young brother, for the sake of all under Heaven, you have abandoned the Thought of Restoration."

"From this day forth, Xiao Ruo Feng is willing to treat you with the Disciple's Rite."

"On behalf of the people of the world, I thank you, sir!"

But before Xiao Ruo Feng could bow, a surge of force lifted him back upright.

Jiang Mu Ming waved his hand.

"The people of the world do not need you to thank them on their behalf."

"Still, since you have called me 'sir,'"

"I shall grant you a Fortuitous Encounter today!"

With a sweep of his long sleeve, a vast surge of energy enveloped Xiao Ruo Feng.

Torrents of mighty true qi.

Poured down from Xiao Ruo Feng's crown, straight into his dantian.

Stirring his inner qi into resonance.

Behind him, a Dharma Aspect manifested—a towering Mysterious Bird, revealed in full!