The Battle Is Suspended

Qi watched his parents smile warmly at each other, and a wave of warmth rose in his heart.

Though he had not seen this father of his often, he now felt a few more traces of recognition toward him.

Yu turned to Qi, his expression gradually becoming serious. "Qi'er, at the next court assembly, I will officially announce your appointment as Crown Prince. But before that, there is one more question I want to ask you."

Qi bowed respectfully. "Father, please ask!"

Yu stared at Qi. "What do you plan to do about Bo Yi after you ascend the throne?"

After pondering for a while, Qi spoke solemnly. "Bo Yi possesses both virtue and talent and can be said to be my best assistant. Therefore, I want to appoint him as prime minister so that we can govern Great Xia together. This will allow him to display his abilities while avoiding unnecessary trouble."

Yu threw his head back and laughed, his voice shaking the palace halls. "Good! Excellent! With such an arrangement, your father will have no more worries!"

After father and son finished discussing the matter, Yu announced the matter of the Crown Prince at the next court assembly.

Afterward, he directly took Qi into the Sea of Destiny Clouds above Mount Tai City.

While cultivating, he also nurtured Qi's indomitable Emperor's heart.

After a period of secluded cultivation, when Qi returned to Great Xia once more, golden light flowed through his eyes, and his entire bearing had undergone a world-shaking transformation.

He had become a little less calculating and a little more composed. His restlessness had faded, replaced by majesty, and his entire person now carried more of the domineering air belonging to an Emperor.

Yu then began cultivating in seclusion with peace of mind, while Qi continued