Chapter 8
King Wu! What Does Emperor Tai An Mean?

Time flew by, and darkness quickly engulfed the entire imperial city.

“Whew~”

A cloud of turbid Qi was expelled!

Xiao Cheng Xuan opened his bright eyes.

“Unexpectedly, my first cultivation session saw me enter a meditative state for half a day. But the gains were quite substantial!”

Xiao Cheng Xuan stood up, the bones in his body creaking with each movement.

Xiao Cheng Xuan felt his entire consciousness and perception had become countless times stronger.

His whole body was nurtured by cosmic energy, warm and comfortable.

This cultivation session.

His gene origin energy and spiritual Nian Neng had both received a tremendous boost.

However, Xiao Cheng Xuan didn’t know what level his cultivation had reached.

“Ying Shen, scan my physical attributes and get the data!”

As soon as Xiao Cheng Xuan finished speaking, the intelligent light brain began scanning his body.

“Reporting to master, your current level has reached Apprentice Rank 5, also known as a Mid-Level Warlord. Because you are a spiritual Nian Shi, Master, once you master the spiritual Nian Shi offensive techniques, even when facing opponents two levels higher, you will be inherently unbeatable.”

The intelligent light brain then displayed the data on a panel.

Punch Power: 18,000 kilograms!

Speed: 150 m/s!

Looking at the data presented by the intelligent light brain.

Xiao Cheng Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

Apprentice Rank 5, Mid-Level Warlord, standard punch power 16,000 kilograms, speed 130 m/s!

His current physical attributes, clearly, already met the standards and even exceeded them.

And as a spiritual Nian Shi, even if he encountered someone at Apprentice Rank 7, an Initial War God, he would be able to remain undefeated.

If he cultivated the offensive techniques of the spiritual Nian Shi, he would even be capable of battling an Initial War God.

In other words, currently, he already possessed the combat capability of a Weak Bao Lou level and spiritual power comparable to a Chao Bao Lou level.

This feeling, truly, was simply too beautiful.

“Master, I have gathered some data and information about this world, temporarily reaching the following conclusion regarding combat strength:

Apprentice Rank 1 to 3 corresponds to the First to Ninth Ranks in this world.

Apprentice Rank 4 corresponds to the Jin Gang Fan Jing and Zi Zai Di Jing.

Apprentice Rank 5 corresponds to the Jiu Xiao Jing and Fu Yao Jing of the Xiao Yao Tian Jing.

Apprentice Rank 6 corresponds to the Da Xiao Yao Jing.

Apprentice Rank 7 corresponds to the Half-Step Shen You Jing.

Above that, it corresponds to the Shen You Xuan Jing and even higher realms!”

Looking at the combat strength levels listed on the intelligent light brain’s panel.

Xiao Cheng Xuan nodded.

It makes sense, the Tunshi Xingkong world is at a high Xuan level, and the Apprentice level is enough to conquer the Shao Bai martial arts world.

After all, remember, beyond Apprentice Rank 9, exceeding the War God, comes the Planetary level.

Those have a lifespan of 1,000 years, in Shao Bai, they could become immortal and achieve ancestral status!

Then, Xiao Cheng Xuan began testing his spiritual Nian Li.

With a single thought, all the objects in the entire house rose into the air.

And with another thought from Xiao Cheng Xuan.

A sharp fruit knife, like a whirlwind, spun and rotated, its movement even cutting through the air with a shrill whine, instantly slicing an apple clean.

Then, Xiao Cheng Xuan enveloped the knife with his spiritual Nian Li, the knife emitted a sonic boom, and instantly penetrated the wall of the house.

Looking at the hole in the wall where the ordinary small knife had managed to pierce through the tough rock and brick wall, Xiao Cheng Xuan understood, the speed at which he was controlling the knife had already surpassed the speed of sound several times over!

He tried extending his spiritual Nian Li, and the layout of the surrounding space immediately transformed into a three-dimensional Li Ti Tu in his mind.

This meant, if an enemy stepped into his spiritual range.

He could hit whatever he aimed at, and he could also monitor and predict indefinitely.

This was like an absolute cage realm, invincible!

Add the Black God suit, and Xiao Cheng Xuan understood.

He had become a national hero, he wouldn't eat beef!!!

“Your Highness, Li Gong Gong from the palace has arrived!”

A guard stood outside the door, cautiously speaking to Xiao Cheng Xuan.

Li Gong Gong?

One of the close eunuchs of his father, the Emperor.

Why would he come to his residence?

Somewhat surprised, but Xiao Cheng Xuan stepped out of the room.

Outside, a series of hurried yet steady footsteps could be heard.

Xiao Cheng Xuan looked up and saw an eunuch, clad in a luxurious palace robe, his face full of smiles, quickly walking toward him.

In his hand, he clutched a bright yellow imperial decree, his steps light, and his eyes revealing an excitement and enthusiasm that could not be concealed.

The slightly raised corners of his mouth seemed to be telling a story of a joyous event about to unfold.

“Imperial decree!” Li Gong Gong’s high-pitched, sharp voice broke the previous tranquility.

All the surrounding guards and maids knelt.

But Xiao Cheng Xuan stood proudly.

As the youngest son of Emperor Tai An, because of his outstanding martial arts talent and realm over the years, Emperor Tai An had specially granted Xiao Cheng Xuan the right to not kneel before him.

Therefore, even for an imperial decree, he didn’t need to kneel to receive it.

Li Gong Gong, naturally aware of this, continued to flatter and enthusiastically begin reading the decree:

“By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: My tenth son, with extraordinary talent, possesses unparalleled aptitude in the martial arts, demonstrating extraordinary abilities. His actions are measured, his heart is devoted to the nation, and his merits are outstanding, a true source of pride for me. Now, I hereby promote the tenth prince to Wu Wang, as a mark of respect. I specially bestow upon him a thousand taels of gold, a thousand acres of fertile land, a hundred bolts of silk, countless treasures. I also bestow upon him a residence worthy of a Wu Wang, with the same specifications as a prince, and permit him to establish a headquarters, recruiting talented and capable individuals at his own discretion.”

Having finished reading, Xiao Cheng Xuan’s brows furrowed slightly, a hint of puzzlement flashing deep in his eyes!

Feng Wang? Wu Wang?

What does Father want to do?

Li Gong Gong, however, looked enthusiastically at Xiao Cheng Xuan:

“Your Highness, accept the decree, His Majesty is still waiting for you in the imperial study!”

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