We Agreed You’d Just Play the Divine Son, So How Did You Become the Forbidden Zone Emperor? Chapter 48 : Chapter 48

Chapter 48. Putting Xia Zixuan in Her Place, Recognize Your Identity!

Xia Zixuan gave a slight bow and said softly, “Your Highness.”

Chu Feng looked at her with an indifferent expression, keenly perceiving that she was unwilling.

He said slowly, “It seems you are rather reluctant.”

Xia Zixuan shook her head faintly. “I…”

Chu Feng spoke coldly, “The Great Xia Dynasty is declining by the day. Now, let alone comparing it with my Great Chu Dynasty—even when compared with the second- and third-rate dynasties near you, it is not much stronger.”

“You ca here still holding your head high. It seems you have yet to awaken from the dreams of the past.”

He was clear about his attitude toward followers—those who followed him must act as followers.

Xia Zixuan had been unwilling even when offering a salute, and there had been no trace of respect upon her face.

How could such a follower be obedient?

Upon hearing this, Xia Zixuan’s gaze sharpened instantly.

The decline of the Great Xia Dynasty was evident to all. It had grown weaker with each passing year. And indeed, she had arrived here bearing the pride of an imperial princess.

After all, her ancestors had once been exceedingly powerful. As their descendant, she had naturally believed herself superior to others.

Moreover, she possessed a peerless physique and had never placed the other prodigies of the Eastern Wasteland in her eyes.

In her view, she could compare herself to the First Prince and Second Prince.

Even if she beca their follower, she would not act with complete deference.

That was the confidence of a prodigy.

Yet before Chu Feng, none of that seed to matter.

From the very beginning, he had spoken with cold disdain, utterly disregarding her status and talent.

And yet, every word he spoke was correct.

It made her chest rise and fall.

“What does Your Highness think I should do? Should I kneel before you?” Xia Zixuan asked, enunciating each word as though suppressing sothing deep within.

As the Eldest Princess of the Great Xia Dynasty, she represented her dynasty’s every word and action. She also embodied its dignity.

Chu Feng’s tone had shown no regard for Great Xia whatsoever. Displeasure had already stirred within her heart.

Chu Feng let out a soft sneer. “You and I both know why you ca here. A re princess of a declining dynasty dares to carry herself arrogantly, placing herself on equal footing with this prince. Are you worthy?”

At that mont, an imposing aura emanated from him.

His words were sharp and rciless, causing the energy around Xia Zixuan to tremble.

If the person before her had not been Chu Feng, but soone else, she would have struck instantly and cut him down.

Yet though her aura churned, she ultimately made no move. Instead, her eyes seed to blaze with fire as she stared at him.

Chu Feng’s gaze remained indifferent. Within his pupils, black and golden currents flowed.

BOOM!

The Chaos Dual Pupils opened. In that instant, his eyes beca as profound as the primordial universe at the dawn of chaos.

Xia Zixuan’s heart tightened. She felt a sudden suffocation and quickly averted her gaze.

But upon reflection, she was shocked.

In terms of cultivation realm, she far surpassed Chu Feng.

In strength, she should have been able to defeat him.

Yet a single glance from his eyes had nearly suffocated her.

What kind of pupils were those?

Before she could think further, Chu Feng said coldly, “What I require is a follower who obeys —not soone arrogant who cannot even recognize her own position. If you fail to understand your place, you may very well end up biting the hand that feeds you.”

As he spoke, Chu Feng suddenly extended his hand.

The direction of his hand—

was toward Xia Zixuan’s smooth, jade-like cheek.

At that mont, her pupils contracted sharply. A storm-like aura surged from her body, and her reaction was intense.

“You dare!” Xia Zixuan’s voice turned sharp. She had never imagined that Chu Feng would attempt to touch her in public.

So many people were present.

Rumble—

Within her body, a terrifying divine power seed to erupt. It was the Nine-Five Imperial Physique!

Yet Chu Feng’s voice was icy. “Do not forget your purpose in coming here. You ca rely to save the Great Xia Dynasty, which is barely clinging to life and on the brink of destruction. If you dare to make the slightest move, Great Xia will not be far from annihilation.”

At those words—

the divine power within Xia Zixuan subsided instantly.

She bit her lower lip tightly.

Yes. Why had she co?

She had co to follow the Great Chu Dynasty, to attach herself to this colossal power.

She had co to buy ti for the Great Xia Dynasty—until she herself could grow strong enough to stand alone.

If she made a move and accidentally injured Chu Feng, everything would be over.

Chu Feng was now at the height of his glory. His status likely rivaled that of the First Prince and Second Prince. He was one of the core figures of Great Chu’s next generation.

His words had been effective. A single sentence froze Xia Zixuan in place.

Then, Chu Feng’s hand brushed along her cheek before finally coming to rest beneath her chin.

He applied slight pressure, lifting her chin so that her entire flawless face was revealed before him.

Looking at that perfect face, Chu Feng clicked his tongue softly.

It had to be said—Xia Zixuan’s beauty was peerless. Her exquisite features were beyond reproach, seemingly crafted by nature itself.

Most importantly, she carried a trace of imperial aura—sothing few possessed—adding a unique charm.

With her chin lifted in this manner, Xia Zixuan felt powerless.

She could have acted at once and severely injured Chu Feng.

Yet under the watchful eyes of the crowd, she stood frozen, her mind filled only with thoughts of the Great Xia Dynasty.

For the future of Great Xia, she had to endure.

The surrounding prodigies of the Eastern Wasteland were all stunned.

Outside the Great Chu Dynasty, it was not as though they had never seen Xia Zixuan.

Cold as frost, possessing an otherworldly imperial bearing—this supre prodigy had been untouchable. Let alone such familiarity, even approaching within three feet of her had been difficult.

“Not bad, not bad,” Chu Feng said as he studied her face, a faintly wicked glint appearing in his eyes. “Your appearance is sufficient. Not only may you serve as my follower—you may also beco this prince’s concubine.”

Concubine!

Flas of fury surged within Xia Zixuan’s heart, as though they might burn Chu Feng to ashes.

She glared at him, anger flickering in her eyes.

As the Eldest Princess of the Great Xia Dynasty, she had never suffered such humiliation.

“As this prince’s follower, what should you call ?” Chu Feng asked calmly. “You have only one chance.”

Rage churned within Xia Zixuan’s heart.

Yet she knew clearly that beneath Chu Feng’s unruly deanor lay seriousness. If her attitude were insufficient—

the Great Xia Dynasty might truly have no future.

The anger in her eyes faded, becoming as calm as still water.

She lowered her voice.

“Master…”

The two words left her lips.

Chu Feng released her and nodded in satisfaction.

“Very good.”

This unruly follower had received her first lesson.