Teach Me, Your Majesty

Xiao Hongchen had spent a fortune hiring several students. Equipped with propulsion flight Soul Tools, they flew back and forth above Sun Moon Royal Academy while pulling banners.

The banners boldly proclaimed that Xiao Hongchen, the Sun Moon Empire's second-greatest genius, was about to bravely confess his love to the goddess in his heart.

Most absurdly, Xiao Hongchen himself was dressed flamboyantly and suspended by ropes held by those people, striking all sorts of poses.

The howling wind whipped his carefully styled hair into disarray and rumpled his handsome outfit.

To outsiders, he looked utterly pathetic. The key was that he felt fantastic about himself, continuing to strike pose after pose.

"Xiao, you idiot..."

When Meng Hongchen emerged from the library with Xue Qinghan and saw this scene, she felt utterly humiliated.

Having a brother like this was truly a family misfortune.

"Sister Qinghan, my brother doesn't mean any harm. He's just a little stupid. Please don't hold it against him."

Sensing a faint chill, Meng Hongchen hurriedly explained to Snow Empress, who was standing beside her.

"It's fine. Let's go!"

Snow Empress merely glanced at Xiao Hongchen in the sky, her emotions entirely unmoved.

In her eyes, Xiao Hongchen was nothing more than a mischievous child.

That trace of coldness just now had not come from her, but from Bing'er.

To avoid Bing'er's aura leaking out and being detected, she quickened her pace, wanting to leave as soon as possible.

"Xiao, you're embarrassing me to death!"

Seeing Sister Qinghan get angry, Meng Hongchen flew into a rage.

She then took out a Soul Guidance Cannon and aimed it at Xiao Hongchen in the air.

"Meng, don't..."

"Don't mess around! Someone could die!"

Just as Xiao Hongchen was about to strike a dashing pose and descend from the sky, he sensed Xue Qinghan leaving and immediately panicked.

For the woman he admired, he had already yielded the title of the Sun Moon Empire's greatest genius. He had even assembled such a grand display for his confession, yet the female lead was leaving. How could he possibly accept that?

Before he could take any remedial action, he sensed his sister aiming a Soul Guidance Cannon at him.

He hurriedly activated a defensive Soul Tool.

"Whoosh—"

"Bang!"

As the two strange sounds rang out, Xiao Hongchen was blasted out of the sky by the Soul Guidance Cannon and slammed heavily into the ground.

Fortunately, he activated his defensive Soul Tool in time, preventing any mishap.

Still, he truly had no face left to show anyone.

So he simply buried his head in the dirt and pretended to faint.

"Show's over, show's over. Nothing left to see."

"When has Young Master Hongchen ever gone a month without pulling something like this? What's so unusual about it?"

"..."

And so, Xiao Hongchen's confession came to an end.

"Pretty absurd."

Glancing at Xiao Hongchen sprawled on the ground, Jiang Heng lightly shook his head before finding Snow Empress, who was using the alias Xue Qinghan.

"Senior!"

Seeing Jiang Heng suddenly appear, Snow Empress was slightly startled, then respectfully bowed.

"It's fine. No one can hear our conversation."

Seeing that Snow Empress had completely accepted her identity and integrated into human society, Jiang Heng offered no further comment.

Everyone had their own path to walk.

"Sheng Long, what did you need me for?"

Upon hearing that no one could hear their conversation, Snow Empress's voice changed slightly. After all, she was once the king of the Far North, and her pride remained in her heart.

"I need Ice Empress to do something for me. Once it is done, I will reward her with Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow and help her survive her next Heavenly Tribulation."

Jiang Heng did not beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose.

"Fine!"

Snow Empress agreed without a second thought. Although she was also curious where Jiang Heng had found Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow, she chose not to ask.

She chose to trust him.

She had been in the human world for some time now. The more she learned, the more extraordinary she found Sheng Long to be.

So far, she was only a Level 7 Soul Engineer. The deeper she delved into it, the more she realized how difficult it was.

Sheng Long's achievements were simply not something a Soul Beast could accomplish.

"Xue'er, I..."

"Bing'er, from now on, you will obey Sheng Long's arrangements without condition."

Ice Empress had just wanted to say something when Snow Empress interrupted her spiritual transmission.

She knew that Bing'er wanted to sacrifice herself to her later and help her forge a better foundation for becoming a god.

But if there was a chance to successfully survive the tribulation and live another ten thousand years, why take the risk now?

Besides, the Far North needed a king to guard it.

If she succeeded, she would naturally leave with Bing'er and Xiao Bai. But if she failed, someone would still be watching over the Far North.

No matter how unwilling Ice Empress was, Snow Empress had spoken, so she could only agree.

"If there is still any chance for you to become a god in this world, it lies in the Far North."

Before leaving, Jiang Heng still offered a reminder.

It could be considered a kind reminder.

After all, Snow Empress had not yet become lovesick.

That alone already put her far above the other transformed Soul Beasts.

Then, a palm-sized Ice Scorpion crawled out from Snow Empress's sleeve and, following Jiang Heng's instructions, concealed itself on Yao Ling's body.

After settling them and explaining what they needed to do, Jiang Heng finally headed for the Crown Prince Mansion.

No, now he should be heading straight for the Sun Moon Emperor's palace.

"Sure enough, after becoming emperor, your entire presence changed immediately."

The moment Jiang Heng's voice sounded, Xu Tianran's heart was instantly filled with wild joy.

There had once been a time when this voice had nearly become his nightmare.

But now, the owner of that voice was his savior.

The conflict at Sunset Forest had truly exceeded all expectations.

Had they not dispatched people in time, the Sun Moon Empire's losses this time would have been immense.

He had also wanted to ask Elder Kong to take action again, but since Elder Kong and Crocodile God had left last time, he had entered a long period of seclusion.

"Lord Crocodile God!"

Seeing Jiang Heng appear, Xu Tianran hurriedly bowed respectfully. He showed no arrogance simply because he had become emperor.

He had truly learned his lesson!

At least until he achieved his goal, he would not easily reveal his true nature.

"I already know about what happened at Sunset Forest. As for why the information was leaked, I think you should investigate the people around you afterward."

"As for how to break the deadlock, it is very simple. The question is whether you can bear to do it."

Jiang Heng smiled calmly, still looking as composed as ever.

It was as though nothing in the world could stir his emotions.

"Please teach me, Your Majesty!"

Hearing Jiang Heng say this, Xu Tianran felt somewhat reassured.

He took two and a half steps back and performed a standard noble salute with utmost respect.

"Use the Level 9 Fixed Soul Guidance Cannon to leave everyone there, including myself, Mr. Kong Deming, and those powerful Soul Masters from the Douluo Three Kingdoms."

Though Jiang Heng's voice was gentle, it carried an icy chill.