Xue Dao's Shock

"My Lord, please."

Hearing an incomparably majestic voice emanate from his Jade Talisman, the Golden Armored Divine General immediately bowed toward Ye Lin.

He had never expected the Emperor to contact him personally, which meant the Emperor placed immense importance on the person before him. Who exactly was this man? How could he be valued so highly by the Emperor?

Ye Lin led Toutian into a grand and imposing hall. Atop the hall sat a towering figure, whose face seemed shrouded in mist, making it impossible to discern.

One could only feel that he was unfathomable, leaving one without the slightest desire to resist.

"Hahaha, so it is Nephew Ye Lin. I wonder what brings you to see me?"

Seeing Ye Lin, Xue Dao laughed heartily. He held this prodigy Ye Lin in high regard and was very willing to befriend him.

After all, one must never offend such a peerless prodigy unless absolutely necessary; on the contrary, befriending such a talent would only bring benefits in the future, never harm.

"Your Majesty, Ye Lin has come to make a request. It is said that Your Majesty possesses a Stone Stele that radiates Sword Intent. Ye Lin is currently in urgent need of that stele. I wonder if Your Majesty would be willing to part with it?"

Ye Lin cupped his hands and bowed toward Xue Dao.

Upon hearing Ye Lin's words, Xue Dao tapped his fingers on the Dragon Throne, seemingly lost in thought.

He did indeed possess a Stone Stele that radiated Sword Intent, but not even his own sons knew of this. How had Ye Lin found out?

Moreover, he had comprehended many formidable Sword Intents from that stele, so he was certain it was no simple object.

Now that Ye Lin had come to ask for