[Break Delusion: Ignore differences in cultivation levels and see through the weaknesses of all living beings.] [Enlightenment: Master any cultivation technique or combat skill at a glance, and deduce and improve techniques until they are flawless.] [Remaining divine abilities locked!]
"Damn!"
"So this is Double Pupils? They're ridiculously overpowered!"
Even though Xiao Yang had been mentally prepared, he was still utterly shocked.
First, there was Break Delusion. Its greatness went without saying.
Even though he was just a Little Kalamity right now, he could ignore differences in cultivation levels and spot the weaknesses of peerless experts.
He was even itching to try it out on his cheap old man.
And Enlightenment was even more outrageous!
Other people spent ten years painstakingly cultivating a technique, while all he had to do was look at it once. He could even improve and evolve it.
More importantly, these were only the first two divine abilities that came with Invincible Twin Pupils. He could unlock more, just waiting to discover them.
Right now, Xiao Yang's feelings could be summed up in one word: awesome!
With Double Pupils, his name was sure to stand at the very peak of Human Race martial arts in the future.
Still, he covered his left eye with an eyepatch.
At least for now, it wasn't time to draw his sword!
Meanwhile, at the Eldest Prince's Estate.
Xiao Junlin had been humiliated earlier. Ning Hongye had held a War Saber to his throat, and he'd nearly been done for!
Born with a Supreme Bone, he had always been regarded as the Xiao Family's prodigy. Today, all his dignity had been trampled, and he was thoroughly displeased.
So as soon as he returned, he shut himself away to cultivate. And, spurred on by his resentment, he really did make a breakthrough.
"I broke through! Fifth Grade Vajra Realm, second level!"
Xiao Junlin abruptly opened his eyes, the Supreme Bone on his back shining brightly.
In an instant, his blood surged and his bones and sinews rang out, while an imposing aura radiated from within him.
"Thud, thud, thud!"
Suddenly, a flurry of footsteps came from outside.
King Zhenbei and the Xiao Family's elders rushed in, their faces anxious yet thrilled.
"Father King, Elders, what brings you here?" Xiao Junlin asked in surprise.
"My son, were you cultivating just now? Did you make a breakthrough?" King Zhenbei asked expectantly.
"That's right!"
Xiao Junlin nodded. "Father King, I used my Supreme Bone to break through. I'm now at the second level of the Vajra Realm!"
At his words, everyone was delighted.
"As expected of the Eldest Prince! A true dragon among men!"
"When he broke through, Purple Qi Coming from the East appeared, along with the Nine Great Phenomena! His talent surpasses even that of the Founding Emperor of Great Xia!"
"With the Eldest Prince here, the Xiao Family's thousand-year legacy is secure!"
The elders showered him with praise, sparing no compliments.
Xiao Junlin, however, was a little confused.
What Purple Qi Coming from the East? What Nine Great Phenomena?
Hadn't he just made an ordinary breakthrough?
He'd been cultivating in seclusion and hadn't noticed any strange signs outside. But after everyone's praise, he began to get carried away, even developing a strange confidence in himself.
"Could it be... I really am a once-in-a-millennium genius?!"
Thinking this, Xiao Junlin couldn't help puffing out his chest and smiling.
"By this king's command—"
"From this day forward, my son Junlin's cultivation resources will be doubled, and he may freely enter and leave all nine floors of the Armory!"
King Zhenbei issued his decree, granting him a generous reward.
In his view, Xiao Junlin's rise concerned more than just him personally. It was tied to the fate of the entire Xiao Family.
Though he was King Zhenbei, with great power in his hands, he was still only second to one man!
And the current His Majesty was no wise ruler. He spent all his days pursuing immortality through cultivation, leaving state affairs to the eunuchs. The people suffered, and complaints filled the land.
King Zhenbei, meanwhile, was ambitious. A real man lived in this world—how could he remain beneath another's thumb forever?
As night fell.
At the Ninth Young Master's Mansion.
Although Xiao Yang rarely left his residence, he'd heard from his maid, Huangli, that Eldest Brother had been declared the Xiao Family True Dragon.
He naturally thought little of it. How could those extra cultivation resources compare to the system?
"Your Highness, urgent news!"
Huangli suddenly pushed open the door and hurriedly said, "The prince has ordered you to go to Miss Ning's place tonight... and share her bridal chamber!"
What?!
Xiao Yang heard this and leapt straight out of bed.
He'd only just met Ning Hongye today, and had seen her just once...
No, wait!
She'd been wearing a suit of armor. He hadn't even seen her face, but the system had judged her to be a peerless beauty.
He wanted to share her bridal chamber, sure, but Ning Hongye wouldn't agree!
"Huangli, what's going on? Miss Ning and I haven't even held our Engagement Ceremony. This isn't proper!"
Xiao Yang sensed something fishy.
"Your Highness, the Eldest Prince suggested it to the prince. He said Miss Ning had been in the army since childhood and didn't care about formalities. Better to seize the day than wait for an auspicious one, so he chose tonight for you to share the bridal chamber!" Huangli explained.
"That guy again!"
Xiao Yang frowned. Was his cheap Eldest Brother trying to send him off to his death?
After all, in everyone else's eyes, Ning Hongye was a Fiend Star Woman. Rumor had it she kicked her enemies' heads around like balls and ate several children in a single meal...
Still, this was a perfect chance to give her the Kirin Golden Light Armor Father King had given him.
He wondered what treasure the system would give him in return this time.
In a guest residence on the prince's estate, in a lavish bedroom.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
Xiao Yang rapped on the door. "Miss Ning, it's Xiao Yang!"
"Come in!"
A cool voice came from inside.
Xiao Yang pushed open the door. He was wearing the Kirin Golden Light Armor, and with his handsome features, he looked every bit the young general.
But the black eyepatch over his left eye seemed a little out of place.
The bedroom was dimly lit, with several red candles burning. Red paper cutouts of the character for happiness decorated the windows, lending the room a festive, newlywed atmosphere.
Yet Ning Hongye, the bride, still wore her armor as she sat on the bed.
Beside her stood her guard, Azure Luan, with a saber at her side. She sized Xiao Yang up with a scrutinizing gaze.
Xiao Yang looked her over, too.
Why was she here on the wedding night? Was she Ning Hongye's dowry maid?
He had to admit, this guard, Azure Luan, was also a stunner.
She was tall, her fitted leather armor outlining her curvy figure: full, rounded breasts, a flat stomach, a slender waist, and shapely hips.
She was beautiful, too, but her brows carried a bold, rebellious edge. She looked like a wild, untamable horse!
"Kid, what are you looking at?"
Azure Luan's tone was sharp from the start. "Xiao Yang, don't think praising General Ning means you're worthy of her! I'm here today, and you won't lay a finger on the general!"
"Azure Luan, mind your manners!"
Ning Hongye spoke again. "Xiao Yang, although I agreed to the Marriage Contract, I've only just returned from an expedition and I'm not feeling well. I'm not in a position to share a bridal chamber. I hope you'll understand!"
"It's all right."
Xiao Yang quickly waved his hand. "This should... properly happen after the Engagement Ceremony. My Eldest Brother was the one behind this tonight!"
Hearing this, Ning Hongye and Azure Luan both seemed to breathe a quiet sigh of relief.
"I'll leave right away, but before I go, there's one thing I need to do!" Xiao Yang said.
"What is it?" Ning Hongye asked.
Then Xiao Yang walked right up to her, stretched out his right hand, and placed it directly on the armor over her chest.
For a moment, even Ning Hongye, who was used to big situations, froze.
Was this... groping her?!
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