Ning Chen straightened and said calmly, "Your Highness, I intend to leave Heaven Dou City today to hunt a Soul Beast and obtain my Sixth Soul Ring."
Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow slightly. "Soul hunting? You've already reached the peak of Soul King, so it is indeed time to prepare for your breakthrough.
"Would you like me to send guards with you? Things are unsettled outside the city, and those people in the palace could set their sights on you at any moment."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but that won't be necessary." Ning Chen shook his head, his tone firm.
"I've already made arrangements. Acting alone will actually be more convenient.
"Besides, you have many matters to attend to now, Your Highness. It would be unwise to divide the forces at your side. Keeping them here to handle the situation in the city would be more prudent."
At this, Qian Renxue gave Ning Chen a long, searching look. After a moment of silence, she finally nodded. "Since you've already made arrangements, I won't insist.
"But you must be careful on this journey. If you encounter something you cannot handle, preserving your life comes first. Don't try to be a hero."
"Rest assured, Your Highness. I understand." Ning Chen cupped his hands. "Once I return from my hunt, I'll come back to report to you."
Qian Renxue waved a hand, indicating that he could withdraw.
Ning Chen said no more and turned to leave the study.
Stepping through the gates of the Crown Prince's Palace, Ning Chen took a deep breath in the morning sunlight.
For now, the shifting winds and gathering clouds in Heaven Dou City had nothing to do with him. His most important task was to merge the Myriad Treasures Spirit Realm Seal into the