Chen Ye's attitude was extremely resolute, without revealing any flaw.

If Xia Liu were to directly win in this test.

It's believed that King Chen would have him go into seclusion until he succeeds in Foundation Establishment before appearing.

To participate in the assessment in advance and discover a genius with Dual Origin.

The treatment of Chen Kingdom is naturally different.

Let's see what kind of fortune awaits Xia Liu next.

Passing through the splendid palace gates, led by Chen Ye.

Xia Liu rested in a majestic and solemn courtyard.

On the other side, in the Main Hall of the Chen Kingdom court.

Chen Ye hurriedly arrived.

The Main Hall was already gathered with many people.

On the throne sat a person, crowned with a Dragon Crown, cloaked in golden scales, each gesture full of unmatched grace.

He was the Master of Chen Kingdom, Chen Beixuan!

Chen Beixuan became the Master of Chen Kingdom not only because of his unparalleled abilities.

But also due to his enigmatic wisdom.

Nevertheless, in Chen Kingdom, might determines kingship.

Chen Beixuan is a Golden Pill Mid-Stage power!

He holds the highest cultivation in the entire kingdom.

In those days, the former emperor passed the throne to the Third Prince Chen Yan, yet Chen Beixuan acted preemptively.

He sealed Chen Yan's cultivation and forced the former emperor to alter the edict in his favor.

Unfortunately, no one knew about all this.

Even if the other princes knew, they might not have intervened to help.

Because Chen Beixuan's cultivation is unparalleled within the Chen Kingdom!

"Yoho! Isn't this the Sixth Prince guarding the border?"

Chen Ye's entrance immediately stirred up a buzz.

Dispatching Chen Ye to guard the border.

Chen Beixuan's intentions were clearly understood by the court.

Moreover, the minister daring enough to mock Chen Ye had Golden Pill Stage cultivation!

Amidst the crowd's taunts, Chen Ye smiled slightly.

His determined gaze fixed upon his elder brother sitting on the dragon seat!

"Your Majesty!"

"Sixth brother, you entered the Main Hall silently, are you ignoring your elder brother?"

Chen Beixuan's eyes widened suddenly, and instantly, Chen Ye felt his Energy Body being locked.

Is this the ability of a Golden Pill Mid-Stage cultivator…

Chen Ye sighed.

"Your Majesty, you've misunderstood, as this matter is too significant, I eagerly wish to inform you."

In front of his half-brother, Chen Ye was extremely humble.

However, he knew how to endure.

Once he reached the Golden Pill Stage cultivation, he would find a way to wrest this land from Chen Beixuan's hands.

"Sixth brother, surely you must be kidding? If I recall correctly, Ancient Path City is on the northwest border, what news from such a place could captivate the king's attention?"

Speaking was Second Prince Chen Shui.

Although he wasn't of Golden Pill Stage capabilities, Chen Beixuan protected him within the court.

"Second brother, the city you guard is very fertile, even the nature's spiritual energy is of high-grade, but I guarantee, the winner of this Prince Consort position test is certainly the genius cultivator I've brought!"

"Oh? Sixth brother, the important news you speak of must be the genius cultivator you've brought."

Chen Beixuan understood. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

This genius cultivator must be exceptional, otherwise, how would Chen Ye dare ascend to the Main Hall without his consent.

"Indeed!"

Chen Ye promised.

"Haha! Sixth brother, do you think we are fools? What talented cultivator could emerge from merely Ancient Path City?"

Second Prince Chen Shui wouldn't let Chen Ye bask in his moment.

The reasoning was clear to all.

In a city with thin spiritual energy, and devoid of geomantic veins, one would have to wait hundreds of thousands of years to produce a talented cultivator!

"Second brother! I presume you also brought a talented cultivator, otherwise, how about a bet?"

Chen Ye chuckled lightly.

"Oh? What do you propose to bet on?"

Chen Shui was unafraid, if he lost, he could easily make an excuse.

"Let's see whose talented cultivator stands out!"

"Very well! What would you like to wager?"

"Your hands!"

Upon hearing Chen Ye's voice, the cultivators in the Main Hall gasped.

The stakes were so high, Chen Ye must have a trick up his sleeve!

"I'll take that bet!"

Chen Shui pondered for a moment, then sneered.

To take Chen Shui's hands, Chen Ye was still too green!

"Interesting, Sixth brother, where does your confidence come from?"

Chen Beixuan watched quietly.

After both parties settled the bet, he sent a mental message to Chen Ye.

"Your Majesty, you will find out during the Prince Consort assessment, allow me to keep a bit of mystery for now."

Chen Ye replied telepathically.

He did not wish to reveal Xia Liu's uniqueness.

Through the years, being assigned to Ancient Path City, many in the court had belittled and even humiliated him.

This time, through Xia Liu's talents, he would slap back those who looked down on him.

All who insulted or belittled him, he would prove wrong!

"Very well, now I am curious to see what gift you bring this time!"

Chen Beixuan decided to show Chen Ye some respect.

If he could help advance himself this time, recalling him from Ancient Path City was not impossible.

With the bet in place, the atmosphere in the Main Hall turned peculiar.

Chen Beixuan ended the meeting early, inviting Chen Ye, Chen Shui, and some close individuals for a stroll and refreshments.

Deep within the palace, Xia Liu, with idle time, wandered the palace rear gardens.

In a secluded spot.

A small, serene lake attracted Xia Liu.

Or rather, it wasn't the lake, but the person fishing by its edge.

From behind, the figure seemed like a middle-aged man.

Upon using his Divine Sense, Xia Liu couldn't detect any power within.

A commoner?

"Xia Liu, his constitution is very special, if I'm not mistaken, his cultivation has been sealed."

Bai Jue conveyed through a mental message.

"Oh? Elder Bai, can you tell what his cultivation level was prior to being sealed?"

"It should be Golden Pill Early Stage."

"Wow! I directly encountered a sealed Golden Pill Stage cultivator! How lucky am I?"

Xia Liu was slightly startled.

If he could lift the fisher's seal, perhaps he would receive help in the near future.

"Your fortune is indeed good! However, his seal is special; it can't be broken immediately, but once you achieve Foundation Establishment, you should be able to help him."

Bai Jue conveyed through a mental message.

"Great!"

While Xia Liu and Bai Jue communicated.

The middle-aged fisherman noticed Xia Liu.

Yet he spoke not a word, staring intently at Xia Liu.

"Junior Xia Liu greets the elder."

After a moment of eye contact, Xia Liu respectfully cupped his fists.

"Elder? You're a cultivator, addressing a mundane commoner as elder, don't you feel dignity slipping away?"

"Elder, you exaggerate, your age surpasses mine, meaning your experience far exceeds mine, just this point alone, calling you elder is justified."

Xia Liu explained.

"Oh? Quite eloquent."

"Moreover, if not for your sealed Energy Body, I assume your cultivation had reached its peak…"