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The King’s previously indifferent expression brightened, his chair subtly elevated, and a smile tugged at the corners of his lips. "I’d like to hear so of his stories!" he muttered audibly, allowing the Princess to catch his words. She nodded in complete agreent, as she too was eager to know how the young man had managed to convince mythical beasts to lead them in battle, not to ntion how he had risen above the entire Empire.
The King wasn’t the only one showing enthusiasm; the Third Prince bead as well, nodding toward his brothers before striding over to Yan Xiaobao as if greeting an old friend.
"Yan Xiaobao, it’s fantastic to et you here today!" he exclaid, spreading his arms wide as he gestured for the young man to follow him. Yet, as he hastily walked after the man he secretly yearned to kill, a complicated expression flickered across his face.
Every pair of eyes in the room was fixed on Yan Xiaobao, making him distinctly uneasy. Glancing around, he carefully assessed his surroundings and picked up on the way the King’s gaze seed to regard him with great interest.
Clearing his throat, he ca to an abrupt halt. "My gratitude, Your Majesty. But it appears you’re engrossed in an important discussion with your brothers. I wouldn’t wish to interrupt. If I am permitted, I’d gladly visit your Royal Father to pay my respects to His Highness."
As soon as these words were spoken, the King’s eyes glead with delight. A grin spread across his bearded face as he quickly nodded, not giving the Third Prince a chance to respond. "It would be our honor!" the King said warmly. Bowing briefly toward the Prince, Yan Xiaobao promptly walked toward the King. A servant appeared at once, placing a chair near the throne.
Before seating himself, Yan Xiaobao gave the King and Princess a deep bow, glancing around the imnse room and noticing the ministers and princes imrsed once again in their discussions.
"My young friend, I wish to speak with you about many matters. If you share honestly the happenings of your exhilarating adventure, we’d be glad to answer any questions you might have regarding our Kingdom."
Hearing this, a smile lit up Yan Xiaobao’s face, and he nodded. "I’ve co here to enlighten His Majesty. Any questions he may have, I’d be delighted to answer."
"In that case, we won’t beat around the bush. Please tell us how you managed to survive in the Divine Domain. Everyone we’ve sent, even hybrid experts, perished upon entry. None have returned or relayed any information."
"I must say, the Divine Domain is a place overflowing with mythical beasts. All the beasts within possess imnse power. However, while they are magical creatures, many of them take on human forms and live lifestyles quite similar to our own here in the Sun Kingdom."
"When I first entered the Divine Domain, I was fortunate enough not to encounter any strong beasts before stumbling upon a small village. There, I gleaned information about the land I had been forced to enter." He continued, his words captivating the King. His eyes shone with exhilaration and intrigue as he leaned back in his chair. The Divine Domain was a place of legend, unknown to many, yet universally fascinating.
"The Divine Domain houses nurous villages and cities, with 64 major cities in total. Each of these major cities is governed by a Saint." As Yan Xiaobao said this, the King’s shock grew visibly stronger. Clearing his throat with slight apprehension, he nervously licked his lips. "Sixty-four Saints?" he muttered, even causing the Princess beside him to furrow her brow.
Noting their reactions, Yan Xiaobao chuckled. "There are far more Saints within the Divine Domain than rely those sixty-four. However, they are not as powerful as the experts who reign over their individual territories. I was fortunate enough to be taken in by one of these Saints, who spent her ti training . In return for the training she imparted, I taught her about human warfare. It was my knowledge in this field that led the beasts to appoint as their Grand Marshal."
The King nodded thoughtfully, observing the young man beside him while stroking his chin. A brilliant yet gentle smile graced the young man’s face, a paradoxical aura radiating from him—serene yet tinged with an unmistakable sense of danger. It reminded the King of none other than General Frozen, a sensation he found inexplicably unsettling.
"I wonder if you could share what has recently transpired within the Kingdom?" Yan Xiaobao asked once more, his gaze sweeping the throne room to rest on the Preacher and the Princes. They were visibly occupied, though apparently under strict orders to remain discreet. The King sighed heavily before looking at Yan Xiaobao and exhaling once more. "Although we ought to keep silent, I don’t believe withholding this will serve any purpose," he replied, glancing briefly at all those engrossed in the matter of the discussion. "The Unknown Tomb?" Yan Xiaobao frowned. He had never encountered such a notion, yet he quickly deduced it might be of lesser significance to him than the King might expect—especially with Lan Feng by his side.
"You fool!" A voice echoed in his mind, pointing out how he undervalued the matter. "The tombs of various Saints are filled with nurous treasures. So items carry incomprehensible power—dicinal pills potent enough to significantly assist ascension to Emperor-level, alongside relics of mighty utility. Even if you can’t directly wield them, you might procure items for your newfound child. He lacks the Phoenix’s assistance." The voice scoffed. Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but agree with the Phoenix. Its words held truth. He had indeed overestimated himself.
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