251: Pointing to the Underworld

After a stick of incense had burned, the aura on Nether Marquis's body gradually stabilized, and the phenomenon vanished as the surrounding Spiritual Qi rushed toward him in a torrent.

Nether Marquis's aura settled at the Early Heavenly Human Realm.

With this, the Jianghu gained another Heavenly Human Realm Master.

Opening his eyes, a sharp gleam flashed through them for an instant, revealing a piercing edge and an overbearing aura.

"Nether Marquis thanks Your Highness for the grace of rebirth." Nether Marquis stood up and bowed deeply to Duan Zhengchun.

"It is no matter; this is what you deserve. Now, you are a Heavenly Human Realm Master."

"Revenge is simple. When do you plan to do it?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Nether Marquis with a calm tone.

"I plan to set out immediately. I have waited long enough for this. Before, I did not know who my enemy was."

"Now that I know who the enemy is and have this strength, I don't want to wait a single moment longer." Nether Marquis's expression was agitated; he truly did not want to wait anymore.

"Very well, you can go for revenge now. However, having suddenly gained such formidable power, it is inevitable that your confidence will swell."

"Old Man Tian Quan could kill your entire family and then raise you to be an assassin without showing a single flaw all these years; it's clear this fellow is insidious and skilled at deception."

"Such a person will use any means to achieve his goals. Therefore, you must be careful yourself. Do not be caught by a scheme in the end, or you will have a body full of skills only to end up with your Dao destroyed and your life lost," Duan Zhengchun warned.

Hearing Duan Zhengchun's reminder, Nether Marquis trembled all over.

In that moment just now, his confidence had indeed swelled because the power of the Heavenly Human Realm was simply too great.

He had never felt such immense power before and felt as though he were an invincible existence.

Now, being reminded by Duan Zhengchun, he felt a shock in his heart.

He knew very well that such a mindset was unacceptable.

"Do you feel that the power you possess now is invincible? That no one in the world is your match?"

"You are wrong. You are currently only at the Early Stage of the Heavenly Human Realm. One could say you haven't even touched the basics of the path of cultivation."

"To think you could have such thoughts of invincibility. You do not realize that before a truly strong person, you are still like an ant."

"For example, this Prince..."

After Duan Zhengchun finished speaking, his aura suddenly erupted.

Instantly, Nether Marquis felt a terrifying pressure fall upon his shoulders, like Mount Tai pressing down.

His legs simply could not withstand this force, and he knelt directly on the ground.

At this moment, Nether Marquis truly understood that although he had reached the strength of the Heavenly Human Realm, he was truly powerless to resist before a genuine Master.

Just how strong was this Duan Zhengchun? He said just now that the Heavenly Human Realm hadn't even touched the threshold of cultivation?

Then, just how high was the threshold of cultivation?

If it were before, he certainly would have scoffed. It was common knowledge that on the path of cultivation, above the Heavenly Human Realm was the Earth Immortal Realm.

And the Earth Immortal Realm was already the highest Realm on the Nine Provinces Continent; he had never heard of anyone being able to Breakthrough to a Realm above the Earth Immortal Realm.

Now it seemed that what Duan Zhengchun said was true.

"How is it? What are your thoughts now?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Nether Marquis with a faint smile.

"Your Highness's lesson is just; it was my shortsightedness."

"If not for Your Highness's reminder, even with the strength of the Heavenly Human Realm, I fear I would have suffered a great loss this time."

"Your Highness's kindness to Nether Marquis is like a second birth. I will keep it engraved in my heart. Once I return from my revenge, I shall be at Your Highness's beck and call." Nether Marquis kowtowed to Duan Zhengchun.

"Enough, this Prince does not care for such empty gestures. If you want to show loyalty, then do so with actual deeds."

"Now, this Prince has fulfilled his previous promise. You may leave." Duan Zhengchun waved his hand.

"Take care, Your Highness..."

Nether Marquis bowed to Duan Zhengchun and turned to leave, desperate to seek his revenge.

After Nether Marquis left, Dao Baifeng came to Duan Zhengchun's side, placing her hands on his shoulders to gently massage him.

"Is Your Highness tired?"

"Is this pressure alright?"

"Mhm, the pressure is just right. Only you, Phoenix, know how to care for this Prince." Duan Zhengchun closed his eyes and enjoyed it comfortably.

"Your Highness must be joking. You are my husband; if I am not good to you, who should I be good to?" Dao Baifeng looked at Duan Zhengchun with a blooming smile.

"Mhm, that makes sense. For the time being, I won't go anywhere; I'll stay home and accompany you all." Duan Zhengchun patted Dao Baifeng's small hand.

"Really?" Dao Baifeng's eyes lit up as she looked at Duan Zhengchun excitedly.

"Of course it's true. As long as there are no special matters, I won't be going out." Duan Zhengchun nodded.

In the following period, Duan Zhengchun stayed in the Prince's Mansion every day, going nowhere.

During these few days, Moon Princess's strength also made a Breakthrough from Peak Grandmaster to the Great Grandmaster Realm.

One day, as usual, Duan Zhengchun was meditating and practicing his skills in the back garden when the first ray of morning sunlight appeared.

After breakfast, Zhu Danchen walked in.

"Your Highness, the Emperor invites you to the palace for an urgent matter."

Hearing that his Imperial Brother wanted him in the palace, Duan Zhengchun suddenly thought of the absurd matter his Imperial Brother had mentioned to him before.

Calling for him today, could it really be for that matter?

However, that matter was impossible to avoid forever. He couldn't just never see his Imperial Brother for the rest of his life, could he?

If word of that got out, what would others think?

"Mhm, let's go."

Dao Baifeng and the others didn't suspect anything. In the Kingdom of Dali, only Duan Zhengchun and Duan Zhengming were left now, so it was normal to seek Duan Zhengchun's advice on certain matters.

Duan Zhengchun arrived at the Imperial Study without any obstacles and saw Duan Zhengming reviewing memorials there.

"Zhengchun greets Imperial Brother," Duan Zhengchun said, performing a salute.

"Imperial Brother, there is no need to be so formal. Please, sit quickly."

Seeing Duan Zhengchun arrive, an excited look appeared on Duan Zhengming's face.

He walked directly out from behind the desk and warmly ushered Duan Zhengchun to sit down.

"Imperial Brother, is there something so urgent that you called me here?"

Duan Zhengchun looked at Duan Zhengming with a face full of doubt. He truly hoped it was some other matter and definitely not what he was thinking.

"What? Guarding those beautiful wives of yours, are you so immersed in your gentle nest all day that you've forgotten even me, your elder brother?"

"You haven't come to the palace to see me once during this time. Your Sister-in-law often mentions you, asking why you don't bring your wives to the palace to visit her."

"She is very bored alone in the inner palace but cannot leave at will. You are quite irresponsible as a brother." Duan Zhengming deliberately put on a stern face to scold his brother.

Duan Zhengchun felt a bit awkward. *Brother, it's one thing if you're looking for me, but when you say Sister-in-law is mentioning me, what am I supposed to think?*

"Imperial Brother, if you have no business, I shall head back."

"As you know, Phoenix and the others are nearing their due dates. As their husband, I cannot be away for too long."