438: There can only be one imperial son.

Never Look Back Merchant Guild, backyard.

Shen Tianxing returned to the courtyard, and Chen Xuantong quickly put down his roasted meat and greeted him.

"Young Master!"

Chen Xuantong was very excited. Witnessing his Young Master make a move and sweep through the heroes, outsiders couldn't understand that feeling.

In the Inner Sea, without a backer, it was extremely difficult to survive.

Especially for their Eight Seas Bandits, who had offended too many Sects, joining Shen Tianxing now wasn't just for protection?

Shen Tianxing's strength was sufficient!

"The meat is almost burnt, Old Chen, you need to learn this skill better."

Shen Tianxing took the roasted meat, then sat down on his own and continued to roast it.

Not far away, Liu Xianyun walked over, holding the azure snow dragon's cry in her hand, with a hint of joy in her eyes.

"Fairy Liu, you've broken through to the Golden Body Realm, your path has broadened. Come, come, you must be hungry, eat something to replenish your body!"

Liu Xianyun had already exited seclusion and successfully broke through to the Golden Body Realm before Shen Tianxing made his move.

"Oh, right, bring out your good wine. Fine wine and roasted meat are the perfect match!"

Shen Tianxing said with a smile, extending his hand.

Liu Xianyun casually took off the wine gourd from her waist and handed it to him.

A large piece of roasted meat was in hand, its aroma wafting through the air.

Chen Xuantong also received a large piece and immediately began to feast.

"You've completely revealed your identity now. Aren't you afraid these forces will come looking for trouble?"

Many of Shen Tianxing's actions were often incomprehensible to others.

Even Liu Xianyun, the woman who had spent the longest time with him, sometimes didn't know what he was thinking.

This time, Shen Tianxing's choice to reveal his identity would definitely attract those Sects who held grudges against him, not only from the Inner Sea but also from the Four Domains Immortal Great Sects.

The Immortal Great Sects would definitely investigate the Saints Shen Tianxing had killed, it was only a matter of time.

This would lead to endless trouble for him.

"You understand me; in my eyes, there are never the words 'trouble'."

Shen Tianxing took a gulp of wine, chewed on the roasted meat, and continued, "I'm just afraid these people won't let loose. It's best if more people come; otherwise, I wouldn't even be happy."

"You forgot? I pursue the Path of Killing!"

Liu Xianyun raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. She had indeed overlooked this point.

Having been in the Inner Sea for so long, Shen Tianxing hadn't personally taken action in a while, almost making her forget that he originally walked the Path of Killing.

Shen Tianxing spoke very casually, but Chen Xuantong, who was beside him, broke into a cold sweat.

He secretly thought, fortunately, he didn't choose to confront Shen Tianxing head-on at Suspended Island back then; otherwise, he might not have lived until now.

Cultivators who walk the Path of Killing primarily focus on slaughter, and their strength cannot be measured by Realm.

Such people are the most difficult to deal with.

"Then you shouldn't have let these people go. This isn't like your character."

Liu Xianyun understood him. Just like in the Outer Sea, any force that relentlessly pursued them never met a good end.

Recalling the massacre of cities back then, Liu Xianyun felt as if it had happened not long ago.

How could Shen Tianxing easily let go of so many experts?

"Naturally, I can't let go of the fat meat delivered to my doorstep."

"I'm just waiting, waiting for all those with ill intentions to appear."

"After I deal with the matters here, I should also make a trip to the Tomb of the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan."

Shen Tianxing put down the wine gourd, a hint of surprise in his eyes, and looked into the distance.

The news about the Azure Dragon Tomb that came not long ago, he hadn't forgotten it.

Su Mingyue was still waiting for him there.

Liu Xianyun naturally knew his thoughts and silently picked up the wine gourd and took a sip.

"Don't worry, we will find her. Since she has already appeared, she must still be there."

"Mm!"

...The battle ended, and Holy Heaven City safely weathered the crisis.

This shocked all the Cultivators from various forces within Holy Heaven City!

All the Cultivators were enthusiastically discussing it.

In a certain tavern.

"It was terrifying. I thought Holy Heaven City was finished today. I've invested all my divine marrow here, preparing to live here long-term."

A Cultivator took a sip of wine, saying with lingering fear.

"I never expected it. I'm afraid even the top forces of the Inner Sea wouldn't have expected Shen Tianxing of the Never Look Back Merchant Guild to be so powerful!"

"Even the Mansion Lords and Cave Masters of the Six Mansions and Twelve Caves came, yet they couldn't deter Shen Tianxing. How strong must he be? Golden Body Fifth Layer? Golden Body Sixth Layer?"

"We can't possibly know, and Holy Heaven City is only safe for now. Who knows what its final state will be?"

"Just like the Nie Family a hundred years ago, they almost became a super force on the level of the Six Mansions and Twelve Caves. What was the result? Didn't they vanish overnight?"

"It's different. I think this Shen Tianxing must have a backup plan; otherwise, he wouldn't have revealed his identity now. I heard he massacred many Sects in the Outer Sea and formed no small grudges with several top forces in the Inner Sea."

"As for the specifics, let's wait and see."

Conversations like these were taking place in almost all the inns, restaurants, and teahouses in Holy Heaven City.

Everyone was guessing Shen Tianxing's current strength and also guessing what kind of foundation the Never Look Back Merchant Guild had behind it... At the same time.

In a certain restaurant, some Saints from the Four Domains Immortal Great Sects gathered once again.

Li Jiankai of the Eastern Extreme Divine Cult, Ling Shu of the South Sea Divine Sect, Ye Wuming of the Tianjue Dharma Sect, Zhong Yue of the Iron Mountain Divine Sect, and Li Caiyi of the Heavenly Maiden Palace were all present.

"I truly didn't expect it. This Shen Tianxing has already gone so far in the Golden Body Realm that even Elder Luo Tiansu and Elder Li Qingsang retreated."

Li Jiankai said in a deep voice.

Everyone present was silent, and no one felt good.

They had been waiting to see Shen Tianxing suppressed, but the turn of events was beyond their expectations.

"Junior Martial Uncle Li's intention seems to be to win over Shen Tianxing. This person's talent is extremely high, a rare sight in a thousand years."

Li Caiyi clearly understood her Junior Martial Uncle's thoughts.

The Heavenly Maiden Palace had no Emperor's Companion, and its power had weakened over the past millennium. For many years, no exceptionally talented Disciple had appeared.

If Shen Tianxing were won over, it would definitely be a good thing for the Heavenly Maiden Palace.

"Win him over? He, a mere Human Race, is he worthy of accompanying us? Don't forget, we are all cultivated by Immortal Great Sects. Are we to look up to him?"

Zhong Yue of the Iron Mountain Divine Sect was unconvinced, his voice carrying a hint of coldness.

"What's the point of saying all this now? Nothing has been decided yet. Also, don't forget, those two Emperor's Companions have probably arrived."

"With their personalities, would they allow a seventeen-year-old Golden Body Realm Cultivator to continue growing?"

Li Jiankai's words made several Saints pause.

This possibility wasn't just there; it was certain!

Emperor's Companions were few, and they competed with each other. They wouldn't allow another opponent equal to them to appear.

After all, there was only one position of Emperor, and that was the highest honor!