Lins family, martial arts arena.

  "Heavenly Heart Points the Way"

  Lin Xuans five fingers grasped a Starlight Treasure Sword, and with one swing of the sword, a sword aura immediately formed in the air, leaving behind a seven-meter-long sword mark on the ground.

  A deep sword scar was formed on the hard stone slab.

  "Slap slap"

  Lin Fengxian clapped his hands and walked into the martial arts arena, laughing: "Xianger, your talent in swordsmanship is truly astonishing. In less than three months, youve successfully cultivated a Ling-level lower-grade sword technique. With this one move, youll surely be invincible at the year-end assessment and become the most dazzling one."

  "Thats also because Ive long cultivated to the realm of the sword follows the heart, having a very deep understanding of the way of the sword, so I can successfully cultivate this move in such a short period of time."

  Lin Feng nodded, saying: "In the entire royal city, before the age of twenty, there are absolutely less than ten young geniuses who can cultivate their sword intent to the realm where the sword follows their heart. Youre only fifteen now, your future achievements are boundless."

  Lin Fengxian left the martial arts arena, while Lin Xiang continued to practice her sword skills.

  Thirteen days passed quickly.

  Thirteen days outside is thirty-nine days in the Time-Space Crystal.

  With the help of Jizhong Dan, Zhang Ruochen finally reached the peak of Huang Jis small extreme from its initial stage. The amount of true energy in the air pool is ten times that of thirteen days ago, and he has once again cultivated to perfection.

  Now he can punch with all his might at will, and its as powerful as ten bulls.

  If one were to wield the Dragon Elephant White Ape Fist, borrowing the amplification of martial techniques, they could even explode with the strength of sixteen oxen.

  Ordinary small extreme martial artists can explode with four-ox strength.

  A martial artist at the extreme pole can explode with the strength of nine oxen.

  A great martial artist can explode with the strength of sixteen oxen.

  In other words, Zhang Ruochen, although only at the minor extreme peak cultivation level, was able to burst forth with power that could rival that of a major extreme peak warrior.

  Zhang Ruochen did not go for a breakthrough at the Middle Extreme, because even if he reached the Middle Extreme now, he could only open up sixteen meridians in his body.

  He knew that in his previous life when he was at the Zhongji position, he had opened up twenty meridians.

  "We must find a way to improve our physical fitness. If we lose at the starting line, what can we use to compete with Queen Qi Yao in the future?"

  Zhang Ruochen walked out of the room and saw Yuner standing outside the door.

  "Yuner sister, today is the time for the year-end assessment." Zhang Ruochen said.

  "Right"

  Yuner nodded slightly, looking a bit tense, and said: "Your Highness, the Ninth Prince, you must be careful. Its said that the Eighth Prince has already broken through to the Huang Ji boundary of the Xiao Ji position. If he finds out that youre also a martial artist now, hell definitely go out of his way to compete with you."

  "Its no big deal." Zhang Ruo Chen smiled faintly and asked, "Today, Mother will also go to watch the end-of-year assessment, right?"

  "Lin Fei Niang will definitely go, but she doesnt know youre participating in the year-end assessment." Yuner thought to herself, if Lin Fei Niang knew that Ninth Prince had become a martial artist, she would definitely be very happy.

  "Your Highness Ninth Prince, Yuner will help you change into the imperial dragon robe. Now you can go to the Wangshan royal martial arts arena." said Yuner.

  At this time, Zhang Ruochen saw the copper tray in Yuners hands, on which a set of golden long gowns embroidered with four-clawed giant pythons were neatly stacked, along with hairpins, jade belts and golden boots.

  In Yunwu County, only the princes can wear dragon robes, while the county masters wear peacock robes.

  After three months of cultivation and physical training, Zhang Ruochens physique and temperament had undergone a drastic change, no longer weak and sickly as before, but giving off a youthful and heroic aura.

  Wearing the dragon robe, wearing the hair crown, the whole persons temperament has changed again, its like a carp jumping over the dragon gate, an eagle transforming into a Kunpeng, giving people an unspeakable noble feeling.

  "Your Highness, the Ninth Prince, you really are more like a prince than any other prince." Yuner stared at Zhang Ruochen, her heart racing with excitement, irresistibly drawn to the aura emanating from him, and two blushes appeared on her cheeks.

  Zhang Ruochen smiled and said: "Yuner sister, lets go to the Wang clan martial arts arena"

  Yuner nodded slightly and said, "Princess Lin has already gone ahead to pay her respects to the king. We should hurry up too, lest we arrive late and those consorts and princes start wagging their tongues again."

  The royal martial arts arena was established at the foot of Wangshan Mountain.

  The year-end assessment is the second largest event of the royal family after the sacrificial ceremony, and even Yunwu County King stopped his closed-door meditation to attend the year-end assessment in person.

  The princes, county masters, and imperial concubines arrived at the Wang clans martial arena before dawn to await the arrival of Yunwu County King.

  The King of Yunwu County sat in the highest position in the martial arts arena, looking around forty years old, with two neat whiskers, exuding an aura of majesty. He glanced at the princes and county masters and smiled: "Seventh, hasnt he come back yet?"

  The queen sat beside the King of Yunwu, saying: "Your Majesty, half a month ago, the Seventh Prince sent someone to deliver a letter, because something important came up and he couldnt return for the time being. Besides, with the Seventh Princes martial arts skills, participating in the year-end assessment has already lost its meaning."

  Yunwu Duke said with some disappointment, "Since Seventh cant participate in the year-end assessment, its inevitable that there will be a lot less anticipation this year."

  The birth mother of the Eighth Prince, Consort Xiao, stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the Seventh Prince cannot participate in the year-end assessment, but the Ninth Prince can this year."

  "Ou Jiu Er" Yun Wu Jun Wangs gaze was fixed on Lin Fei.

  Xiao Fei smiled and said: "Three months ago, the Ninth Prince had already activated the Divine Martial Mark."

  "Is that so? Haha, Lin Fei, such good news, why didnt you tell me at the first time?" Yun Wu County King was in a great mood. After all, the Ninth Prince was also his own son and the only prince who had not activated the Divine Martial Mark.

  Nine princes, all activated their divine martial marks, and Yun Wugong Wang was naturally very pleased.

  Lin Fei lightly bit her lip and said in a low voice: "The Ninth Prince has just activated the Divine Martial Seal, he doesnt dare to disturb the Great King."

  Yunwu County King said, "As long as Jiuer can activate the Divine Martial Seal, its a matter worth celebrating. Even if his future achievements are limited, he will still be a martial artist stronger than ordinary people. Where is Jiuer? Call him out to see me."

  Hachioji smiled coldly, "Everyone has arrived, but Ninth Brother is late again. Ha ha, opening the Divine Martial Seal Record is indeed different, what a big show."

  Just then, Zhang Ruochen, wearing a dragon robe, walked up from the high stone steps and said, "Eighth brother, is it really good for you to speak ill of others behind their backs?"

  Zhang Ruochen appeared majestic and walked up to the front of the Eight Kings son, his sharp eyes staring at him intensely.

  Hachioji clenched his fists tightly, looking extremely angry. The former Zhang Ruochen would never have dared to speak to him in such a tone, its simply lawless.

  Zhang Ruochen shook his sleeves and walked forward, looking up at the Yunwu Duke sitting above him. He cupped his hands together in a salute and bowed, saying: "Greetings, Your Highness."

  Everyone present was shocked when they heard Zhang Ruochens title for Yunwu County King.

  In an instant, the atmosphere became somewhat solemn and murderous, everyone held their breath, and no one dared to breathe out.

  Yunwu County King stared at Zhang Ruochen below and said: "You call me Great King"

  The queen coldly snorted and said: "Ninth prince, you have a big nerve. Are you trying to disown your father?"

  "Bang"

  Lin Feis heart was racing and she immediately knelt down on the ground, hastily explaining: "Your Majesty, Dust definitely made a mistake due to a momentary lapse in attention."

  "I didnt call it wrong"

  Zhang Ruochen stood tall and straight, his eyes fixed intently on the King of Yunwu County, saying: "As a father, one must be able to teach their child. I ask you, Your Majesty, since I was young and frail with many illnesses, as my father, what have you taught me, helped me with, or cared about?"

  "As a husband, one must have kindness, emotional righteousness, and moral integrity. I ask Your Majesty, when my mother was caned by the queen, did you show her any kindness? For three years, my mother has been bullied, where is your kindness towards her? My mother and I were forced to move out of our residence on a cold winter night and had to relocate to a remote palace, just like being banished to a cold palace. Where is the moral integrity?"

  "Since I cant be a father or a husband, may I ask, if I call out Your Majesty, is that wrong?"

  For the first time someone dared to speak to Yun Wu County King in such a tone, and the surrounding area was already frightened into kneeling. Those palace maids and eunuchs knelt on the ground, all trembling with fear.

  At this moment, the face of Yunwu County King was very cold, and he looked at Queen Wang sitting next to him with a low voice: "Who gave the order to drive them to the side hall?"

  The queen still sat quietly there, her eyes coldly staring at Prince Hachiko and Xiao Fei.

  "Dong Dong"

  Hachioji and Xiao Fei immediately knelt down on the ground, their bodies went limp, cold sweat constantly oozing out from their foreheads.

  Xiao Feis voice was trembling slightly as she said "Yes, your humble servant".

  Although it was Queen Wangs order, Xiao Fei didnt dare to expose Queen Wang

  Yunwu County King snorted and said: "Youre alone"

  Xiao Fei glanced at the Eighth Prince beside her, gritted her teeth and said: "Only me"

  "Alright, since you want to take all the responsibility on yourself, then from now on, you can go live alone in the Zi Yu Pavilion." said Yun Wu Jun Wang.

  Upon hearing this, Xiao Fei knew that she had indeed been banished to the Cold Palace and would never have another chance to turn her fate around. Her entire body went limp, and she fainted on the spot.

  After Xiao Fei was carried away, Yun Wu Junwang stood up from his seat and faced Zhang Ruochen, saying: "It seems that you have completed the marrow washing and pulse clearing, becoming a true warrior. Indeed, you are different from before. Good for you to have this rare bloodline. Today, I will make an exception and forgive you once. Do you want to participate in the year-end assessment?"

  Zhang Ruochens eyes were firm and determined as he said calmly: "Of course Ill participate"

  "Haha, indeed worthy of being the descendant of this king, you have a kind!" Cloud Martial Duke Lang burst out laughing loudly.

  This is a world that respects martial arts, and true strength requires three types of energy: hard energy, bone energy, and arrogant energy.

  If Zhang Ruochen acted timidly and fearfully today, even if he had activated the Divine Martial Imprint, the Cloud Martial Prince would not have appreciated him.

  The eight kings kneeling on the ground, tightly pinched between five fingers, stared at Zhang Ruochen with a venomous gaze, and secretly thought in his heart, "Zhang Ruochen, you can now revel in your triumph. At the end of the year assessment in the martial arena, I will definitely trample you underfoot, making you clearly recognize who is the true strong one."

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