Within the Slaughter Divine Kingdom.
The banquet ended.
Liu Tianxue led Chu Kuangren away to arrange accommodations for him.
The other princes and princesses also dispersed one by one.
Soon.
Only the First Prince and the Slaughter Kingdom King remained in the Palace.
No one knew what the two discussed.
All anyone knew was that an immensely powerful surge of energy erupted within the royal palace that night. It came quickly and vanished even faster, lasting only an instant.
Then someone saw the First Prince leave the royal palace with a dark expression.
Inside the royal palace.
The Slaughter Kingdom King sat on his throne, an air of decrepitude emanating from him.
He chuckled. "He still couldn't keep his composure. But this is just as well. If they were too patient, it would only make things troublesome for me."
"It's almost time."
"But I never expected a Chu Kuangren to appear at a time like this. Still, it's no great problem. Once I recover, I'll take back the Slayer God Ring in his possession, then send troops to annex his Divine Kingdom. My Slaughter Divine Kingdom will rise to yet another level!"
The Slaughter Kingdom King murmured.
Sharp gleams flashed through his clouded eyes.
Elsewhere.
Liu Tianxue was alone with Chu Kuangren.
At the thought of her father wanting to betroth her to the man before her, her face reddened slightly, but she soon returned to normal. "I'll have a few palace maids come over shortly. If you need anything, Chu Monarch, you can instruct them. I'll take my leave."
"Wait."
"Is there something else, Chu Monarch?" Liu Tianxue asked curiously.
"What do you think of what your father said?"
Liu Tianxue froze for a moment at his words.
"Are you referring to the marriage alliance, Chu Monarch?"
"No. His