As Wang Hao spoke, Zhu Yuanzhang and the other two in the imperial study all turned their gazes to Wang Hao again, saying nothing and quietly waiting for Wang Hao to continue.
"Ancestor, that old fellow Great Heavenly Demon has many secret techniques stored in his Demon Seed seed, one of which can force Half-step Innate cultivator to break through to the Innate Realm."
Although this kind of shortcut to breakthrough doesn't significantly increase lifespan, and there's no further progress afterward, it's still quite effective for training elite assassins and henchmen. Overseas sects often use such secret methods to forcibly elevate outer disciples with low potential, increasing the sect's bottom-level combat strength.
"..."
Zhu Yuanzhang and the other two fell silent. Emperor Mingde and Wheel-Turning King were shocked, but then overjoyed, after all, that was Xiantian Grandmaster!
Even if it's just the Early-stage Xiantian Grandmaster, it's still far superior to the so-called Half-step Innate Realm. Not to mention that the Da Ming royal family has secretly cultivated a total of forty-three Half-step Innate experts.
Once these people all break through to the Early-stage Innate Realm, who in the entire world can stop them?
Compared to the Emperor Mingde Wheel-Turning King, Zhu Yuanzhang was much calmer, and finally couldn't help but sigh.
"My Central Plains is indeed far inferior to the martial arts world overseas!"
This sigh brought Emperor Mingde and Wheel-Turning King back to their senses, and their expressions turned gloomy once again.
It should be noted that those Half-step Innate experts were cultivated by the Da Ming imperial family with all their resources, and even their ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang, who was at the Peak Innate, received help through clever means.
Such Half-step Innate expert is only equivalent to an outer disciple in the overseas martial arts world, and is considered a low-level combat force with little potential.
The secret techniques that allowed people to break through to the Innate Realm shocked and delighted them, but in the overseas martial arts world, they were only used to cultivate low-level cannon fodder.
The difference is just too big!
With such a vast disparity, can they truly defend their own territory when overseas martial arts sects and the Heavenly Demon Sacred Cult launch a massive invasion of the Central Plains?
This huge gap caused Zhu Yuanzhang and his two companions to fall into self-doubt.
"Ancestor, Imperial Uncle, Imperial Uncle, there is no need to worry too much. Although the overseas martial arts world is strong, it does not dare to send people to the Central Plains in large numbers due to the constraints of the various Shattering Realm experts."
"We dare not act until the Great Heavenly Demon's plan is truly completed. As long as we improve our own strength as quickly as possible, we may lack the drive to advance before the final calamity arrives, but we will be safe in our own right."
Seeing that he seemed to have frightened the three of them, Wang Hao quickly tried to comfort them.
He dared not fool these three into submission, as that would be detrimental to his plan.
"Haha... I never thought I'd be enlightened by a junior!"
After a burst of laughter, Zhu Yuanzhang's energy and spirit immediately returned to full strength. He stared intently at Wang Hao in front of him and laughed loudly, "The fact that a being like the Great Heavenly Demon chose you is both a misfortune and a great fortune for my Old Zhu Household."
If you ever need anything in the future, I will do everything in my power to help you!
Emperor Mingde and Wheel-Turning King also realized what was happening and both showed joy on their faces.
yes!
If the Great Heavenly Demon hadn't chosen this child, how could the Old Zhu Household have obtained the secret method to help someone break through to the Innate?
This is a great blessing for the Old Zhu Household!
"Thank you, Ancestor!"
Wang Hao was overjoyed; this time, it was genuine joy.
Although he was basically just bluffing, his claim of breaking through to the Celestial Person Realm by relying on the national National Fortune of the Da Ming was not entirely unfounded.
Although he is currently unable to deduce the specific method for breaking through to the Celestial Person Realm due to insufficient cultivation level, he still has a general idea.
To Breaking the Limit and reach the so-called Celestial Person Realm in a low-level martial arts world like the Smiling, Proud Wanderer, Proud Wanderer, one must rely on Fortune, and National Fortune is the strongest manifestation of Fortune. Using it as an aid can increase the success rate by at least 50%.
This was another major purpose of his coming to the capital under the pseudonym Zhu Yanzu. He had originally thought of several ways to deceive people, but he didn't expect it to work so quickly.
In the entire Da Ming imperial family, no one had more authority than Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding Great Emperor. Since this old man had spoken, it was tantamount to defining the matter.
No matter what unreasonable things he does, as long as he doesn't harm the Old Zhu Household, no one can stop him, not even the current Emperor Mingde.
"You deserve it!"
Looking at Wang Hao before him with satisfaction, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled for the first time.
"Ancestor, I wish to read and copy some of the martial arts manuals that my royal family has collected over the years. These can be exchanged for many valuable items within the Heavenly Demon Sacred Cult. I hope you will grant my request!"
Rubbing his hands together, Wang Hao said somewhat embarrassedly that this was also his second purpose for coming to the capital.
"This jade token is bestowed upon you. You have unrestricted access within the palace, and may go anywhere you wish, including my temporary palace!"
Zhu Yuanzhang magnanimously tossed out an ancient jade pendant. Although it had no luxurious carvings, it possessed a mysterious power, a power that Wang Hao was quite familiar with.
" Divine Sense!"
That's right, this power is Divine Sense, Zhu Yuanzhang's Divine Sense.
"Thank you, Ancestor!"
Without hesitation, Wang Hao quickly accepted the jade token and Earthly Dao happily.
"By the way, Ancestor, could you please gather all the underage members of my Old Zhu Household? I can use the Demon Seed left behind by that old fellow Great Heavenly Demon, to test their aptitude."
If a suitable opportunity arises, I will leave behind my own legacy, and I might even try to acquire the legacies of the other Tribulation Lords of the Ten Directions who intend to remain in the Central Plains. After all, it's better to keep the good stuff within the family!
As if remembering something, Wang Hao spoke seriously.
After all, having received such a large favor, one always has to offer some compensation.
Moreover, the Old Zhu Household plays a significant role in his plan, and the more powerful they are, the better.
" Mingde, I entrust this matter to you two. I want to see all the underage members of my Zhu Family arrive in the capital within a month."
Faced with such a great opportunity, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally would not refuse, and directly ordered Emperor Mingde and Wheel-Turning King to work together to handle the matter.
"Yes, Ancestor!"
Emperor Mingde and Wheel-Turning King hurriedly bowed and accepted the order. They would not refuse something that would benefit the entire Old Zhu Household.
From then on, their gazes toward Wang Hao became much more benign.
These are truly outstanding descendants of the Old Zhu Household!
"I'm sorry to trouble you, Imperial Uncle and Imperial Grand Uncle. Luckily, there's paper and ink here. I'll write down the secret method for breaking through to the Innate now and ask the Ancestor to review it."
As he spoke, Wang Hao reached out and extended his Innate Qi and Divine Sense, taking a fine blank sheet of Xuan paper and a blob of ink from the desk beside him. Then, using the method of Divine Sense Object Control, he directly printed out the method for breaking through to the Innate level that he had deduced at the Dugu Family.
Having been extremely familiar with this printing and photocopying process, the printing was completed in a short time, and the entire three-foot square sheet of Xuan paper was filled with densely packed tiny characters.
This time, the secret technique is presented in its complete form, far more refined than the one used to help those old guys in the Dugu Family break through. It also includes a nurturing method that can accelerate the breakthrough process, reduce risks, and extend lifespan as much as possible.
He had originally intended to bestow these gifts upon the Dugu Family, but their actions had deeply disappointed him.
"Please take a look, Ancestor!"
Using his Innate Qi, Wang Hao held up the written manuscript and presented it to Zhu Yuanzhang, who was seated in the main seat. He knew that his deception journey for the day could come to a temporary end.
" Mingde, arrange a temporary palace for Yanzu to rest in."
Upon receiving the manuscript filled with writing, Zhu Yuanzhang did not immediately read it. Instead, he ordered Emperor Mingde to first arrange a temporary palace for Wang Hao.
After all, the contributions this young man has made have earned him a palace, which is also a recognition of his status and position!
"Yes, Ancestor!"
Nodding respectfully, Emperor Mingde turned around and said with a smile, "Nephew, please follow your uncle!"
"Uncle, I've wanted to have a chat with you for a long time!"
Wang Hao also smiled, preparing to fool this guy again in a little while.
"Ancestor, that kid is acting strangely; he's far too presumptuous."
After confirming that Wang Hao had accompanied Emperor Mingde away, Wheel-Turning King couldn't help but speak, his expression clearly cold.
He could tell that the boy had little respect for them and referred to himself as "I" from beginning to end, not even addressing his ancestors as "grandson".
He considered this a great disrespect!
This is actually Wang Hao's predicament. It's fine for him to show some respect to someone like Zhu Yuanzhang, but he can't bring himself to grovel and call himself his grandson.
He has no interest in being someone's lackey, nor is it necessary.
Although he managed to convincingly reveal his identity as a member of the hidden branch of the Old Zhu Household, it was impossible for him to develop any kinship with the Old Zhu Household.
To put it bluntly, he was making a deal with the Old Zhu Household.
He needs the Old Zhu Household's help, and the Old Zhu Household also needs him. It's a collaboration between the two sides, and a public statement is enough.
"Of course I saw it too. However, he is a member of the Hidden Clan and has had a Demon Seed planted in him by a being like the Great Heavenly Demon. According to the principles of the Dao Heart Demon-Planting Great Technique, his temperament will inevitably be influenced by the Great Heavenly Demon, so his actions are understandable."
While casually explaining it, Zhu Yuanzhang carefully studied the secret method on the paper, and his expression became more and more solemn as he read.
"Ancestor, is this secret technique genuine?"
Noticing the unusual expression on Zhu Yuanzhang's face, Wheel-Turning King suppressed his excitement and asked softly.
After all, that's the Innate Realm!
He had been stuck at the Half-step Innate realm for a long time, and originally thought that there was no hope of reaching the Innate, but unexpectedly, such an opportunity has now appeared.
How could he not be excited?
"Phew! It's true, just as that kid said. Compared to breakthroughs through normal means, the increase in lifespan is not much, and there's no further progress, but it doesn't have a significant impact on strength."
After studying the secret method on the paper, Zhu Yuanzhang breathed a sigh of relief and acknowledged its authenticity.
With his eyesight and realm at the Peak Xiantian Grandmaster, he was naturally able to judge the authenticity of this secret technique. Moreover, even he was amazed by some of the concepts and techniques within the secret technique.
Most importantly, this secret method is extremely compatible with the Longevity Dao Art he practices, because this secret method can only use Innate Qi as a foundation to guide others to break through, and the Longevity Dao Art he practices is an ancient method passed down from the Legend of Qin, which cultivates Innate Qi.
This confirmation greatly pleased Wheel-Turning King, who was standing nearby; he could finally become a Innate expert as well.
Although I can only reach the Early-stage Innate Realm and cannot make any further progress, nor can I increase my lifespan by much, it doesn't matter.
Compared to that, he actually made a huge profit!
He was also very self-aware, knowing that his chances of breaking through to the Innate Realm were extremely slim, perhaps only one in ten thousand.
If he continues to waste his time like this, forget about making a breakthrough, it's questionable whether he'll even live for more than a few years!
After all, he's not young anymore, and we don't know when he'll pass away, so it's best to break through as soon as possible.