Chapter 811
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Upon hearing this, Wang Bo-kun, who was usually stern and unsmiling, spoke in a calm voice: “Although Teng has decent strength, this Hundred Nations’ Martial Contest is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. It’s still very uncertain whether he can make it into the top seven.”
“Instead, I think your son, Lv Qingsong, has a much better chance.”
“Lv Qingsong is a steady and capable young man. Wang Teng, that good-for-nothing, is just a martial arts fanatic…”
“He doesn’t know how to weigh his actions properly; he’s not going to end up well.”
Wang Bo-kun, who was usually reticent, became more talkative whenever he mentioned his son, Wang Teng. As one of the ten great protectors of the Giant Sword Sect, his own swordsmanship was also extraordinary. Unfortunately, in the land of Qingzhou, when it came to swordsmanship, Su Xuanye was always first, and Wang Bo-kun was second. However, Wang Bo-kun’s son, Wang Teng, was currently the strongest prodigy in the Giant Sword Sect, without a doubt. Even Lv Qingsong and Qing Shan combined couldn’t match Wang Teng. Therefore, not only did Wang Bo-kun dote on his son, but the entire Giant Sword Sect also treasured Wang Teng as a precious asset.
Lv Shanhai laughed heartily and said, “I think Qingsong won’t even make it into the top ten.”
Changing the subject, Lv Shanhai turned to Mu Junli and said with a smile, “I think Qiqi has a good chance.”
Hearing this, Mu Junli quickly waved his hands and said, “Alright, alright, don’t tease me, Brother Lv.”
“Qiqi would be lucky to reach the seventh level of the Yuanfu realm this time.”
Lv Shanhai smiled and looked at Mu Junli and Wang Bo-kun, then suddenly said, “Wang Teng has extraordinary talent, and Qiqi is not far behind. She’s also incredibly beautiful. I think your two families could consider becoming in-laws!”
Upon hearing this, neither Wang Bo-kun nor Mu Junli responded immediately.
“What’s the matter? Brother Wang, are you not pleased?” Lv Shanhai pressed.
Wang Bo-kun took a sip of wine and immediately replied with a smile, “I’d be delighted, but I’m afraid I’d be overstepping my bounds!”
Mu Junli waved his hands again and said with a wry smile, “Brother Wang, you’re the one who’s good at teasing people.”
On the side of the Giant Sword Sect, the three protectors were enjoying themselves in harmony.
Over at the Taiqing Palace, the palace master Jiang Taiyuan was sitting calmly with his eyes closed, waiting patiently. The Taiqing Palace had sent three representatives this time: the Great Sage, the Great Spirit, and Hua Cangyu. Especially Hua Cangyu—making it into the top seven was a foregone conclusion!
On the side of the Tianyan Empire, Prince Tianming, dressed in a python robe and exuding an extraordinary aura, stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the mountain exit. Behind him, several strong warriors of the Tianyan Empire were also eagerly waiting. Among them, the most remarkable was a middle-aged man standing to Prince Tianming’s left. He had an average build, was dressed in luxurious silk, and had a somewhat indifferent look in his eyes.
“Brother Donglai, you seem quite unconcerned about your two sons,” Prince Tianming said with a smile.
Xu Donglai!
The head of the Xu family in the Tianyan Empire and a key minister of the empire. Xu Donglai shook his head and said, “How could I not worry? But… worrying won’t change anything.”
Prince Tianming laughed heartily and said, “That’s true. I wonder which of the children—Tianxu, Tian Zhiheng, Xu Qingtian, Xu Qingfeng—will make it into the top seven!”
At this point, Xu Donglai clasped his hands and said, “Your Highness, don’t tease me. The two princes will surely make it into the top seven. As for my two sons…”
“Ah, Brother Donglai, there’s no need for such formality between us,” Prince Tianming said with a smile. “I know your two sons are close to the seventeenth prince, Tian Zhiheng, and that your family supports the young seventeenth prince.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Donglai’s expression changed slightly. Prince Tianming continued with a smile, “Brother Donglai, there’s no need to worry. Such alliances between powerful families and princes are quite common in our Tianyan Empire!”
“Our emperor has never been prejudiced against such relationships.”
In most empires, a close alliance between a pillar family and a prince might raise suspicions in the emperor’s heart. But who was the current emperor of the Tianyan Empire?
The current emperor was no ordinary ruler. In fact, he encouraged interactions between the princes and the great families. At this moment, Xu Donglai glanced around and then quietly asked, “Prince Ming, can you give me a hint? Which prince does the emperor favor the most now?”
