Section 46

The Heavenly Han Empire dared not easily start a war, only secretly coveting the Divine Xia Empire.

But not long ago, the Four Great Divine Kingdoms issued a new decree: the bestowed character could be seized.

Countries with bestowed characters could initiate duels, encompassing all competitions outside of battlefields, and these could not be refused.

Upon this decree, the Tian Han Empire immediately launched a character-seizing war against the Divine Xia Empire, aiming to seize Divine Xia's character.

They had long coveted Divine Xia's resources, and thus, using this Inheritance Grotto Heaven as a pretext, they initiated the character-seizing war.

The competition was very simple: both the Heavenly Han Empire and the Divine Xia Empire had Families and Sects entering the Inheritance Grotto Heaven.

Whichever country's people obtained a Legacy, that country would win! The losing side would lose their bestowed character and the protection of the Divine Kingdom.

However, the Tian Han Empire's strength far surpassed Divine Xia's by several times, with as many as ten Celestial Star Experts. No one dared to imagine how Heaven-Defying the Disciples of these old monsters truly were.

As for Heavenly Han, it only had four Star Manifestation experts. If not for the protection of the 'Xia' character, it would have been annexed long ago.

Meanwhile, Su Zhou, with a flick of his hand, slaughtered a Heaven Yuan Great Perfection expert, seemingly a Celestial Star Expert, stepping into the strongest ranks of Divine Xia.

With the Su Family's sudden rise, no one dared to underestimate him, especially after Liu Chengfeng personally witnessed the terrifying Luck Gold Dragon circling the sky.

Divine Xia placed exceptional importance on the Su Family.

As for why people from Heavenly Han appeared here...

Liu Chengfeng subtly glanced at the wailing Fifth Prince.

"I... I say... can you... let..." The Fifth Prince struggled as if he saw a glimmer of hope.

But...

Crack!!

Su Zhou's toe lightly pressed again, and his entire chest directly caved in.

A Celestial Star Expert, like an insignificant dog, was forever left here.

"Heavenly Han... this time, they've provoked the wrong person..." This thought became the Fifth Prince's last.

Until his death, he believed Su Zhou was a Celestial Star Great Perfection expert or an even more terrifying monster.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to shatter his Divine Ability with just his Physical Body.

But what he didn't know was that Su Zhou's current Realm was only... Star Manifestation Fourth Layer, even one layer lower than him.

Su Zhou had no interest in the convoluted schemes of these royals.

However, a glint of light flashed in his eyes at this moment.

[Ding!! Family Mission issued: Prodigy Clash].

Chapter 55: Candidates for the Inheritance Grotto Heaven, Heavenly Han must be destroyed!

[Ding!! Family Mission issued: Prodigy Clash]

[The Su Family's Prodigies must suppress all. Rewards will be issued based on the performance of the Clan members in the Inheritance Grotto Heaven. The better the performance, the richer the rewards!]

[Ding! Family Mission issued: Empire? Merely a plaything in my palm!]

[The Tian Han Empire is threatening the Su Family. The Su Family's prestige cannot be provoked. The Qi Luck Golden Dragon is already impatient to devour the Tian Han Empire's national Luck! Seize its bestowed character! Annihilate the Tian Han Empire!]

[Mission Reward: Clan Member Template: Son of Confucian Dao, Primordial Great Medicine: Reverse Life Three Lives Leaf, Primordial Treasure Art: Ten Fiends Kunpeng Art! Clan Luck +50000]

Two ethereal voices echoed one after another in his ears.

Two Family missions were actually issued consecutively.

The first mission needs no explanation; the Su Family would certainly get involved in an Inheritance Grotto Heaven capable of nurturing two King Sealing Experts. This mission merely showed how thoughtful the System still was.

What truly caught his attention was the second mission.

The current Su Family was indeed powerful, but ultimately, it was just an aristocratic Family within the Divine Xia Empire.

It could actually attract the attention of Heavenly Han, and judging by the mission issued by the System this time, Heavenly Han harbored hostility towards the Su Family.

Moreover, this hostility was not because the Su Family was located in Divine Xia, but was directed at the Su Family itself.

Heavenly Han desired to annex Divine Xia, but not all aristocratic Families would pledge allegiance to the Divine Xia royal Family.

For those aristocratic Families with Celestial Star Experts overseeing them, the change of Dynasty would not affect their status. Even if Heavenly Han eventually annexed Divine Xia, it would still befriend these countries.

Su Zhou was not surprised that Heavenly Han could find the Su Family, after all, the Su Family's rise was too dazzling.

But what surprised him was that the opponent sent such brainless idiots to approach the Su Family.

This completely did not align with their interests. Normally, befriending Su Zhou and offering more generous rewards, requesting the Su Family to give up this Inheritance Grotto Heaven, should have been their approach.

Su Zhou did not believe that the Heavenly Han royal Family, capable of ruling a country and even crushing the Divine Xia Empire, would be a group of fools.

Therefore, there was only one possibility for all of this.

"Are they coming for my Su Family...?"

"A bit interesting." Su Zhou stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky, a deep spring seeming to ripple in his eyes.

His profound black robes moved without wind, rustling loudly.

The surrounding air was incredibly quiet at this moment.

As if, due to his emotions, the entire world had become desolate.

Roar!!

That Qi Luck Golden Dragon, which was Obscuring the Sun, let out a long roar towards the sky. It circled behind Su Zhou, its dark golden vertical pupils following Su Zhou's gaze.

That was the direction of the Tian Han Empire...

Liu Chengfeng was still kneeling on the Fifth Prince's unspeakable form.

Seeing Su Zhou's appearance at this moment, he felt somewhat fortunate.

Fortunately, he hadn't stood up, otherwise...

He would have to kneel again.

"There's still half a year, right?" After a long while, Su Zhou finally spoke.

Upon hearing this, Liu Chengfeng's face lit up with joy. Had he agreed?

He then hastily said: "The Tian Han Empire used a national secret art, and the Inheritance Grotto Heaven has opened early. The Grotto Heaven will open in Qingfeng Mountain three days later."

As he spoke, the expression on his face became somewhat bitter. He chuckled self-deprecatingly.

What an insult this was.

The Inheritance Grotto Heaven was opening in the Divine Xia Empire this time, yet it was opening early due to the methods of the Tian Han Empire.

This was a silent display, an immense self-confidence in their own strength.

Even this act itself carried a strong scent of blood...

Like a vicious wolf intentionally fattening a flock of sheep, not minding releasing some nutrients.

"I understand..." Su Zhou nodded.

Then, he looked at Liu Chengfeng with a somewhat strange expression.

Could it be that Liu City Lord had some strangehabit, always kneeling when speaking to him?

Could it be that kind of... M... widely spread in his previous life?

Thinking of this, even Su Zhou felt a bit disgusted.

Leaving behind a phrase, 'Liu City Lord, make yourself at home.'

He then directly stepped into the air and departed.

Leaving Liu Chengfeng looking utterly bewildered.

It wasn't until Su Zhou had left, and after a long while, that Liu Chengfeng finally caught his breath.

He possessed the Feng Shui Eye, capable of seeing many ethereal things.

The pressure Su Zhou exerted on him was simply too immense.

When facing Su Zhou, he always felt like an ant at the mouth of a Divine Dragon; a careless sneeze from the other party could annihilate him.

"However... since this esteemed one has agreed, this Grotto Heaven is stable now!"

Thinking of this, Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. He stood up, ready to go back and report this good news.

"Come on! Liu Chengfeng, next time you see Su Clan Leader, try not to kneel! I, Liu Chengfeng, am a man destined to stand at the pinnacle of the Feng Shui Dao in the future!!"

Liu Chengfeng was hyping himself up, but just as he stood up, his peripheral vision caught an Old Soldier in black robes sitting on a black stone below Lingxiao Peak's gate, lost in thought.

Then, Liu Chengfeng's knees went weak...

"Next goal, not to kneel when seeing Su Clan Leader's attendant..."

...

Upon returning to Lingxiao Peak, Su Zhou sat cross-legged, his Divine Soul thoughts sweeping across Lingxiao.

Immediately, Su Yang and the other two heard Su Zhou's indifferent voice.