"Are you sure the Huaxia Nation royal family possesses the inheritance of all domestic powers and the secret methods for creating an inner world?"
Looking at the massive city gate of the capital of Huaxia Nation ahead, Wang Hao couldn't help but ask the stunningly beautiful girl beside him again.
He wasn't interested in the so-called once-a-decade All-World Young Heaven's Chosen Tournament, since that conflicted with his plan for a slow and deliberate development.
In a world teeming with cunning schemers like those in the Tomb of the Gods World, he didn't want to become famous and attract their attention.
However, after Nangong Xian'er revealed the reward that the Emperor of Huaxia Nation would give to the champion of this competition, he was tempted.
He hadn't expected the Huaxia emperor to have such magnanimity, actually allowing the champion of the competition to enter the royal armory for three days to inspect it—this was truly remarkable.
It should be known that the world is currently divided into Great Emperor and numerous smaller kingdoms. The Great Emperor are incredibly powerful, far surpassing even the strongest individual sects.
Among them, Huaxia Nation is the most outstanding, because Huaxia Nation produced a peerless genius, the Carefree King Chen Zhan, who Chen Zhan forced the top ten sects in the country to bow down.
"That Carefree King is extremely Tyrannical Dao, his power over the world is immense, and he directly ordered all forces within the empire to hand over their inheritance."
In recent years, they have fought in the north and south, destroying countless kingdoms, and even conquering four top sects, transferring all their resources to the arsenal of the Huaxia imperial family.
You can imagine how profound the resources of the Huaxia imperial arsenal are. If you were to actually win a prize and go inside, it would be far more effective than your previous petty scrambles.
Moreover, the Huaxia imperial arsenal contains at least ten secret techniques for opening up Inner World, isn't that exactly what you've been looking for?
Nangong Xian'er patiently explained to Wang Hao that although the Huaxia imperial armory was a top secret, with the powerful intelligence network of the Six Primordial Evil Daos, they could still roughly know its contents.
"Alright, I'm definitely taking the championship!"
With a glint in his eyes, Wang Hao decided to take the risk.
After all, just as Nangong Xian'er said, if this wave is handled well, it will be far better than her previous small-scale scrambles.
"Kindness!"
Just then, Wang Hao turned his head to look to his side and saw a white-haired young man riding a fine horse slowly passing by in the Daozheng. His indifferent Tyrannical Dao gaze swept over him, lingered briefly on Nangong Xian'er beside him, and then withdrew his gaze.
"You know him?"
Looking at Nangong Xian'er beside him, who had a wary expression, Wang Hao knew perfectly well that the two of them definitely knew each other.
Moreover, the cultivation technique aura within that white-haired youth was exactly the same as one of the six sets of inheritances that Nangong Xian'er had given him before.
"His name is Dongfang Changming, he's the Holy Son of the Destruction Dao, and also the young master of the Dongfang Lineage —a very powerful and Tyrannical Dao guy!"
Nangong Xian'er's eyes remained fixed on Dongfang Changming, who was gradually disappearing into the distance, her gaze extremely intense.
Although she considered herself to be quite talented, she had to admit that Dongfang Changming was a cut above her.
Most importantly, among the Six Primordial Evil Daos, the Destruction Dao is the most skilled in killing techniques. In terms of combat power, Dongfang Changming is far stronger than her.
"What's there to be afraid of? Once you've mastered the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms I taught you to a minor level, you'll be able to slap that guy to death!"
Seeing Nangong Xian'er's apprehension, Wang Hao kindly encouraged her, otherwise, with such a fearful mentality before the battle, she might not even be able to withstand a single move if she faced Dongfang Changming in the competition.
"You still have the nerve to say that! It's one thing for a man to die trying to learn my Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, but how come the results are so different from yours?"
"You struck out with a palm print, but mine turned into a mudfish?"
It would have been better if this hadn't been brought up, because as soon as it was mentioned, Nangong Xian'er glared angrily at Wang Hao.
After pestering this guy for half a year, I finally got him to agree to teach me the so-called Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms before I set off for the Huaxia Nation.
Although he only inherited the first six moves, it was still quite good.
However, after starting to cultivate, she felt like she had been tricked. The difficulty of cultivation was maddening, but what was even more infuriating was that the results were vastly different from what she expected, and they even looked like two completely different martial arts.
One strikes with a palm print, the other with a dragon-shaped burst of energy, and their power differs so greatly—can they be considered the same?
Despite Nangong Xian'er's sincere treatment of this guy, she was ultimately tricked.
She felt betrayed!
What a shameful betrayal!
Seeing the way Nangong Xian'er looked at him like he was a scumbag, Wang Hao felt helpless.
"I've told you many times, the best way to practice martial arts is not to be as powerful as possible, but to be as compatible with your own body. I can use your Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, which is a combination of offense and defense, and is much more practical than my simple palm prints."
It's not that I don't want to send you the original version, but the conditions for repairing the original version are too harsh and dangerous.
"If you can withstand this Earth Vein Dragon Sha, I will teach you the original version of the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms."
As he spoke, Wang Hao condensed a wisp of Earth Vein Dragon Sha in his palm.
The biggest difference between his and Nangong Xian'er's Eighteen Subduing Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms is the Earth Vein Dragon Sha. If Nangong Xian'er could also possess the Earth Vein Dragon Sha, the power of her Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms would naturally increase dramatically.
Even a Seventh Tier Immortal Martial expert wouldn't dare to touch the Earth Vein Dragon Sha. Although Nangong Xian'er is quite talented, she would definitely perish if she were to get involved with it.
Aside from that, the only difference in the form of the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms practiced by Nangong Xian'er is that her palm prints have been transformed into dragon-shaped energy, which is somewhat similar to the authentic Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms described by Old Master Jin.
Of course, this version of the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms has temporarily lost the effect of palm energy fusion and amplification, and can only simply unleash a single dragon-shaped energy to fight the enemy.
There's nothing that can be done about it. After all, the conditions required to fuse palm energy are too high. It's a martial art that Wang Hao created based on himself, and it's entirely driven by his powerful True Spirit Will.
Nangong Xian'er lacked his powerful True Spirit Will and his control over true energy was vastly inferior. Forcibly fusing palm energy would be tantamount to courting death.
However, he did not completely block the way. After Nangong Xian'er cultivates her primordial spirit, she can still try to fuse palm energy and restore the Kamui of the original Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms.
However, Wang Hao's explanation still dissatisfied Nangong Xian'er, who clung to his arm and acted spoiled and unreasonable.
"Alright, do you remember the place where we met in the Savage Wilderness Forest? A thousand miles east of there lies the corpse of a Seventh Tier True Dragon. You contacted your sect elders to take you there to absorb and refine it."
Unable to find a way to significantly increase Nangong Xian'er's strength in a short period of time, Wang Hao had no choice but to reveal a method that would allow Nangong Xian'er to increase her strength dramatically.
He had searched for several suitable locations in the Savage Wilderness Forest to practice the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, but ultimately chose a long-dead Earth Vein.
Apart from that, the other suitable locations for practicing the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, while not quite as good, were still quite good for Nangong Xian'er.
For example, the burial site of that True Dragon's corpse. If one could absorb and refine the dragon energy from that dragon's corpse into the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, Nangong Xian'er's strength would increase at least tenfold.
Of course, doing so is also quite dangerous. After all, that True Dragon has been dead for countless years and has already accumulated malevolent energy. The malevolent energy is intertwined with the dragon energy, and although its power is not as great as the Earth Vein Dragon Sha that I have absorbed, it is still quite terrifying.
However, the power behind Nangong Xian'er is astonishing. Just the escort she received half a year ago was a Sixth Tier expert. Subduing Dragon Baleful Intent shouldn't be too difficult for her.
"Pop!"
"I knew you loved me the most, my lord! See you at the competition!"
Having gotten the answer she wanted, Nangong Xian'er excitedly tiptoed and kissed Wang Hao on the cheek, then joyfully used her lightness skill to quickly leave.
She was clearly eager to contact the elders of nearby sects to go and refine the True Dragon's legacy with her.
"Hehe... I hope that girl won't cry from the pain!"
As he wiped the lipstick off his face, Wang Hao smiled sinisterly.
Even if the sect behind that girl is incredibly powerful, ultimately it is up to that girl herself to refine and subdue the Dragon Baleful Intent's aura.
However, is the Dragon Baleful Intent's aura so easily subdued?
The process will inevitably involve immense pain; this is something that girl might not be able to endure.
"Wait, that girl hasn't told me about the new identity she's prepared for me yet!"
Suddenly, Wang Hao's face darkened as he finally realized what he had forgotten.
It's important to know that the Young Heaven's Chosen Tournament is extremely rigorous; every participant must have a clean record and be recognized for their abilities.
Although he himself was of innocent background, he had a grudge against the Carefree King Manor, and exposing his true identity would be tantamount to Net Trap.
So Nangong Xian'er had previously assured that she would handle everything, even though the child was already a D+ level weapon.
But now that girl has run away, leaving him all alone. What is he supposed to do now?
"Is he the son-in-law of Dugu Qiubai?"
Just as Wang Hao was walking into the capital of Huaxia Nation, secretly plotting how to sneak into the competition, a charming but respectful voice rang out. Looking up, he found that it was a beautiful woman.
Although she was far inferior to Nangong Xian'er, she wasn't far off either. Coupled with her seductive skills, she was truly captivating, and most men would find it hard to look away.
For example, right now, every man within a ten-foot radius on the street is openly or secretly looking at this woman.
Of course, even with the added charm of her allure, this beauty held no appeal for Wang Hao whatsoever. What surprised him most was the title of "Dugu Qiubai " that the girl mentioned.
Is there really someone in this world with such an arrogant and pretentious name?
"It's like this, my young lady asked me to wait here for your arrival, young master. I've already registered you for the competition, young master. You only need to participate in the competition, and I'll take care of everything else during that time."
The charming woman spoke in a sweet voice, indicating that she had not found the wrong person, and at the same time, Wang Hao roughly understood what was going on. Immediately, his face began to twitch.
"Wait, wait, let me sort this out!"
With several black lines appearing on his forehead, Wang Hao asked with a dark expression, "Is your young lady that girl Xian'er? And when did I become your son-in-law?"
Although the girl had been calling him "my lord" for the past six months, he knew very well that she had ulterior motives and was just putting on an act.
How did he really become that girl's son-in-law?
And what's with the name Dugu Qiubai?
Wang Hao somewhat regretted telling that girl the story of the Return of the Condor Heroes of the Legend of the Condor Heroes when he was bored. Now, that girl had directly claimed that high-class title for herself.
While the title "Dugu Qiubai" sounds impressive, it's also quite irritating and attracts a lot of hatred, which clashes with his early strategy of stealthy development.
"I don't know about that. Miss only sent a letter saying that you are the son-in-law she found to live with her family. She knows nothing else about you."
As the alluring woman spoke, she kept glancing at Wang Hao with a strange look, while her inner Bagua ignited fiercely.
Judging from the looks of it, it doesn't seem like this guy is pursuing our young lady, but rather our young lady is chasing after him, and he seems quite unwilling.
There's a story behind this!