Three Thousand Thunders, The Engagement Ceremony Begins!

Head of the Dragon Guard Pavilion?

Although Xiao Yang knew she was just trying to flatter him, his heart still pounded with excitement. But then he remembered the double agents from the movie Infernal Affairs in his past life.

His fiancée was plotting a rebellion!

And now he had joined the Dragon Guard Pavilion, an organization specifically tasked with investigating traitors!

Three years, three years, and another three years... could it be that I'll actually become the boss?

"Eldest Princess, I still have one thing I don't understand!" Xiao Yang said again.

"Speak freely!" Princess Fuyao nodded.

"You are of noble birth and manage the Dragon Guard Pavilion, with countless duties. Why did you travel all the way to the Northern Territory? Was it just to attend my engagement ceremony with Miss Ning?"

Xiao Yang voiced the confusion in his heart.

"Not entirely!"

Princess Fuyao shook her head and explained, "Besides attending your engagement ceremony, there's another major event happening in the Northern Territory recently! The Khan of the Northern Wolf Kingdom has sent a letter stating that he will soon dispatch an envoy group!"

What?!

Hearing this, Xiao Yang was greatly shocked.

The Northern Wolf Kingdom was their sworn enemy. The Xiao Family was stationed in the Northern Territory precisely to resist the Wolf Kingdom's invasions. There had been dozens of conflicts between them, resulting in countless casualties.

The Wolf Kingdom was a nomadic people with a fierce culture, and every citizen was a warrior, incredibly powerful.

He never expected the Wolf Kingdom to suddenly send an envoy group. He had no idea what their intentions were!

"Eldest Princess, I shall take my leave then!"

Xiao Yang put away the token and withdrew.

"Long Wu, what do you think of him? Is he worthy of being this Princess's husband?" Princess Fuyao suddenly asked.

As soon as she spoke, the space behind her distorted, and a figure appeared out of thin air.

The woman appeared to be in her early twenties, wearing a black veil that obscured her face.

However, her eyes lacked any human emotion, like those of a killing machine.

"Your Highness, while this young man has some literary talent, poetry is a trivial pursuit!"

"His martial arts cultivation is merely mediocre. In terms of talent, he is far inferior to the Eldest Prince Xiao Junlin!"

"Why do you favor him so much, even giving him a Heaven-grade Token?"

Long Wu asked.

The secret agents of the Dragon Guard Pavilion were divided into three levels: "Heaven," "Earth," and "Human."

The Heaven-grade was the highest. Since the establishment of the Dragon Guard Pavilion, only a handful of Heaven-grade Tokens had been issued, and their holders were all paragons of their generation.

In comparison, Xiao Yang's status was the most unremarkable.

"A gentleman hides his abilities until the opportune moment!"

"The Ninth Young Master of the King Zhenbei was indeed inconspicuous before, but in just one month, he has risen to prominence and made a stunning debut!"

"He has been biding his time, lying dormant for many years. He definitely has grand ambitions! Now that his wings are not yet fully grown, it's best to consider it an early investment!"

"Long Wu, from now on, you will be responsible for focusing on Xiao Yang. Report any news about him to me immediately!"

"Your subordinate obeys!" Long Wu nodded at once.

Few people knew that besides the Nine Divisions, the Dragon Guard Pavilion also had a special team called the [Dragon Slaying Division]!

Long Wu was a member of the [Dragon Slaying Division].

Princess Fuyao looked at Xiao Yang's retreating figure, her eyes shimmering with a strange light.

She was born with a Phoenix Destiny, and her husband was destined to be a True Dragon.

Therefore, even though she now held immense power, she was unwilling to merely be the Regent Eldest Princess...

She wanted to be the Empress, the mother of the realm!

Meanwhile.

Xiao Yang, token in hand, returned to his residence.

"Now, I'm officially employed!"

His cultivation had broken through to the Fourth Grade Spirit Refining Realm. Not only had he opened up the Sea of Consciousness in his glabella, but he could also now cultivate Divine Abilities.

Although the Prince's Estate's Armory contained many Cultivation Methods and Divine Abilities, they were at most Spirit Grade High Rank, which Xiao Yang disdained.

However, through the System's rewards, he had previously obtained the Emperor Grade High Rank Thunder Prison World Destroying Saber.

Xiao Yang sat cross-legged, activated the [Enlightenment] Divine Ability of his Invincible Twin Pupils, and began to cultivate.

The second stance of the Thunder Prison World Destroying Saber was called "Three Thousand Thunders."

As the name suggested, a single saber strike would create afterimages, even conjuring multiple phantom images in an instant, making it impossible for the enemy to discern his true location.

Such a Divine Ability was extremely rare throughout the entire Great Xia Dynasty.

A moment later, with the help of Enlightenment, Xiao Yang had completely cultivated this Divine Ability to the Grand Perfection realm.

He walked to the backyard and drew the battle saber at his waist.

"Three Thousand Thunders!"

Xiao Yang directly unleashed the Divine Ability. His speed was extreme, creating over a dozen afterimages in mid-air.

The saber light flashed like a pool of lightning, seemingly capable of severing all things!

"Such terrifying power!"

Xiao Yang was secretly shocked.

Although he was only a Fourth-grade Martial Artist, he cultivated Emperor Grade martial arts. His combat power couldn't be simply judged by his realm.

He eagerly anticipated what kind of terrifying power would erupt if Three Thousand Thunders was combined with Jade Shatter Saber Intent...

The might of one saber strike, let alone facing someone like Xiao Junlin, would likely kill even a Sixth-grade Martial Artist!

The following few days.

Xiao Yang spent his time consolidating his realm while busy preparing for the engagement ceremony.

After all, he was the male protagonist and needed to be familiar with the procedures and many trivial matters.

During this period, the Female Master Teacher Yan Ruyu sent letters multiple times, inviting him to write poetry and boil tea by a stove in the suburbs...

However, Xiao Yang still refused!

He feared that if he went, that vixen would devour him whole.

Meanwhile, Xiao Junlin and his other brothers were also very well-behaved these few days, not causing any more trouble.

Perhaps they were scared by Xiao Yang; their previous repeated provocations had all ended in failure.

The most miserable was the Third Prince Xiao Li, whose cultivation was completely crippled, and he was still confined to reflect.

Finally, the day of the engagement ceremony arrived!

The entire King Zhenbei's Mansion was decorated with lanterns and streamers, bustling with people.

Major aristocratic families from the four states of the Northern Territory came to offer congratulations.

"Governor of Jianzhou presents a pair of luminous pearls, wishing the newlyweds a harmonious union for a hundred years!"

"Prefect of Qingzhou presents a statue of East Sea Blood Coral, wishing the newlyweds auspicious blessings!"

"The richest man in Cangzhou, the Ma Family..."

"General of Jingzhou..."

Gifts from the major influential families piled up like small mountains; the total value was definitely an astronomical figure.

Xiao Yang's subordinate, Ma Wencai, also came. However, at an occasion like today, Ma Wencai could only take a seat at the children's table.

In the main hall.

King Zhenbei sat on a royal throne, exuding an imposing aura.

Beside him was the representative sent by the royal family, Princess Fuyao.

Although her face was veiled, she was still stunningly beautiful, attracting countless gazes from those around her.

"The Eldest Princess is actually here!"

"King Zhenbei really has some pull!"

"The Eldest Princess is truly one of the Four Great Beauties of the Imperial City; her noble status and every gesture exude unparalleled elegance!"

"The auspicious time has arrived, please welcome the newlyweds!"

Suddenly, another loud shout echoed.

Soon, Xiao Yang walked into the hall, clad in a Kirin Robe, with a Gold Jade Belt around his waist, and Cloud Pattern Boots on his feet.

His appearance immediately drew the attention of countless young women, who sent him flirtatious glances.

"Stomp, stomp, stomp!"

Then, Ning Hongye also walked in.

She wasn't wearing her battle armor today but had changed into a crimson wedding dress, adorned with a phoenix coronet and cape, and a gold hairpin. She possessed a more graceful and noble demeanor.

However, she still wore that Asura Mask, concealing her face and adding a hint of a killing aura.

King Zhenbei frowned upon seeing this but didn't say anything further.

Xiao Junlin and the other princes, however, wore expressions that suggested they were waiting to watch a good show.

"Why haven't anyone from the Ning Family arrived yet?"

King Zhenbei looked at an empty chair beside him and couldn't help but ask.

After all, this was an alliance between the Xiao Family and the Ning Family, yet the bride's family hadn't sent a representative, which was highly irregular.

"Reporting to Father King!"

Suddenly, Xiao Junlin stepped out from the crowd and said loudly, "I just received a carrier pigeon from the Ning Family stating they will not be attending today's engagement ceremony!"

"Why?" King Zhenbei asked again.

Xiao Junlin, with a gloating expression and suppressing a smile, replied, "Because they do not acknowledge Ning Hongye as their eldest daughter and intend to sever all ties!!!"