Heir of Prince Rui Xiao Yun

Inside the Heavenly Prison, Zhang Yu slowly opened his eyes.

He could feel the surging, increasingly refined and potent Internal energy within his body, yet he was slightly disappointed.

The third day of "one year of cultivation" infusion was complete. The speed of cultivation growth this time was slower than he had expected. He hadn't broken through to Innate as he'd anticipated, but instead steadily remained at the peak of Ninth Rank.

"It seems the martial arts barrier between Innate and Ninth Rank is much greater than I imagined."

Zhang Yu understood. He had only been at First Rank before, with limited knowledge of higher-ranked martial arts. He knew that Innate was above Ninth Rank, but he didn't realize the vast chasm between them.

Now, experiencing it firsthand, he finally understood why, in the vast Wei Kingdom with its eighty million people, there were only a mere few dozen visible Innate Masters.

This wasn't just a matter of resource accumulation; it was a crucial leap in life's essence, a profound comprehension of martial arts truth, and the threshold for preliminary control over the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Countless martial artists of exceptional talent were stuck at the peak of Ninth Rank their entire lives, unable to advance further.

"However, at this rate, I will definitely break through to Innate tomorrow."

Zhang Yu was full of confidence.

The System's "one year of cultivation" was based on the standards of peerless geniuses, possessing extremely high quality and an incredibly solid foundation. Breakthrough was only a matter of time.

Just as he was about to get up and stretch his muscles, his gaze swept over Xiao Sheng, who was diligently directing maids to bring him tea and water, and then glanced at the wide passage that had been completely opened up between the two prison cells, connecting them into one. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"Power is truly a wonderful thing."

Originally, the Ministry of Justice Heavenly Prison was strictly regulated with clear boundaries.

If it were just Xiao Sheng alone, even as the Heir of Prince Jing, it would not have been easy to open up two cells for major offenders.

But now, the entire Jing Prince's Estate, from Prince Jing Xiao Jingfeng to Princess Fenghua, had a complete 180-degree turn in their attitude after learning the "partial truth" about Zhang Yu.

They had tacitly allowed, and even secretly supported, Xiao Sheng's "foolishness."

With the influence of the Jing Prince's Estate, opening up two prison cells was not a difficult matter.

Thus, Zhang Yu's "single room" had become a "suite."

Not only had his activity space greatly increased, but the environment had also been made comfortable and luxurious by Xiao Sheng, forming a stark contrast with the cold and filth of the other areas of the Heavenly Prison.

Just as Zhang Yu was marveling at the convenience of power, a young voice filled with mockery and ridicule came from the other end of the passage:

"Yo, isn't this our famous Heir of Prince Jing, Xiao Sheng?

I heard that in order to get out of trouble sooner, you staged a 'President Du's Heavenly Prison Exploration' drama, and even colluded with a prisoner to make the Heavenly Prison a mess?

Your scam was exposed by Princess Fenghua in public, and you still have the nerve to keep acting here?"

As the voice spoke, a young gentleman in a purple robe with golden sashes, surrounded by a group of followers, swaggered over.

His features bore some resemblance to Xiao Sheng, but his eyes held a more malicious and arrogant air. The way he looked at Xiao Sheng was filled with undisguised hostility and schadenfreude.

The newcomer was none other than the Heir of Prince Rui, Xiao Yun.

Prince Rui and Prince Jing had always been at odds, often clashing in court.

With their fathers constantly fighting, the relationship between their heirs, Xiao Yun and Xiao Sheng, naturally couldn't be good.

Now that he heard Xiao Sheng had made a huge fool of himself in the Heavenly Prison, how could Xiao Yun miss such a perfect opportunity to kick him while he was down?

As soon as Xiao Sheng saw Xiao Yun, his face instantly darkened. He sneered, "What business is it of yours what this heir does?"

"Hmph, a stubborn old duck."

Xiao Yun pointed at Zhang Yu with his fan and sneered, "You're acting like an idiot, colluding with this prisoner, and now everyone in the Capital City knows it."

The followers behind him also burst into laughter, pointing at Xiao Sheng and jeering at him to the best of their ability.

"Mr. Zhang is a man of great talent, not something a fool like you can comprehend."

When it came to Zhang Yu, Xiao Sheng showed remarkable restraint.

"Him?"

Xiao Yun glanced at Zhang Yu dismissively.

"An abandoned son of the Marquis Yong'an's Estate, looks like a deformed melon, and he's worthy of being associated with President Du?

Xiao Sheng, you should have found a better supporting actor for your play."

Zhang Yu raised an eyebrow. He seemed to have been personally attacked.

"You're not allowed to insult Mr. Zhang like that."

Xiao Sheng was furious, but he didn't dare to actually make a move, because he knew he couldn't win.

He could only grit his teeth and make threats, "When I get out, I'll make you pay."

"Heh heh, you should first think about how you're going to explain to your Imperial Grandfather about spreading rumors about President Du."

Xiao Yun sneered dismissively, his gaze returning to Zhang Yu.

"And this prisoner who colluded with you to act, daring to impersonate a friend of President Du, that's a crime of great disrespect.

As a member of the Imperial Clan, how can I stand by and do nothing?

Guards!"

Two guards with imposing auras immediately stepped out from the followers behind him, clearly skilled individuals.

"Break the limbs of this audacious prisoner who colluded with Xiao Sheng and slandered President Du's reputation, and send him to the Alchemist's Guild to beg for forgiveness."

Xiao Yun commanded sternly, a cruel glint in his eyes.