Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy

Chapter 576 - 577 The Great Spirit Emerald Feather Body [2/10]

Wu Tian, Qin Yuhan, and the little one stayed at the City Lord’s Mansion overnight. The City Lord then personally took them to the royal capital. Xiuyuan Country was a small nation composed of seventeen cities.

The City Lord had a few Ground Sprint Beasts prepared. In their youth, these beasts already possessed the strength of the first grade of the Foundation Establishment Realm. However, they had little potential for growth, only reaching the ninth grade of the Foundation Establishment Realm in old age. As such, they were typically used as mounts. Traveling a thousand miles a day was a trivial feat for them. A Ground Sprint Beast resembled a horse, but its body was covered in natural armor, much like a pangolin.

The Guang Family was treated with great favor because of a connection between their ancestor, Guang Changlin, and a late ancestor of the royal family. As a result, the position of City Lord was hereditary. King Xiuyuan also placed great trust in the current City Lord, frequently seeking his counsel on unresolved matters. Therefore, while the City Lord’s political power was less than the Regent King’s, his importance in the Monarch’s heart was by no means inferior.

"Well, well, if it isn’t City Lord Guang?"

Just as City Lord Guang was leading Wu Tian, Qin Yuhan, and the others into the capital, a voice rang out. Turning, they saw a middle-aged man accompanied by a younger man, both approaching with smirks on their faces.

"Regent King!" City Lord Guang’s brows furrowed.

The Regent King was King Xiuyuan’s royal uncle. When the previous monarch passed away, the throne was given to his son instead of his brother, leaving the Regent King harboring deep resentment. He didn’t dare to rebel, but he consistently opposed the ministers and City Lords favored by King Xiuyuan in court. He especially targeted City Lord Guang, subjecting him to constant exclusion.

"My royal nephew happens to be free today, so I’ve brought a talented individual to see him. What’s this? You have the same idea? You brought someone along too? Heh, do you really think the talent you’ve found can compare to the one I’ve chosen?"

The Regent King spoke with an air of superiority, his head held high. He patted the young man beside him with a purely ostentatious expression. He would take any chance he could to suppress those valued by King Xiuyuan. For some time now, the Regent King had been periodically recommending talents to King Xiuyuan for official positions. This was all part of his plan to fill the imperial court and the countryside with his own people. Once that was accomplished, he would be the true king.

"Wen Zheng, allow me to introduce you. This is City Lord Guang. His ancestor, along with mine and one other, drove out the Beast Clan that invaded this land long ago. His family’s contribution to this nation is nearly as great as that of the Sword God Great Emperor." Then, the Regent King gestured to Wu Tian’s party. "Wen Zheng, City Lord Guang has also brought someone today. How do you think they measure up to you?"

Wen Zheng sized up Wu Tian and Qin Yuhan, then remarked with a slight smile, "They look decent enough. Perhaps they could withstand ten of my moves."

The Regent King smiled with satisfaction and turned to introduce his prodigy. "This is Wen Zheng, an illegitimate son of the City Lord of Fallen Water City. He is strong, handsome, and so skilled in music that we have a saying in Xiuyuan Country: ’If there is a mistake in the tune, Wen Lang will notice.’ His literary grace is exceptional, but his Martial Arts Cultivation is also noteworthy. Because he is an illegitimate son, he only began his cultivation two years ago, yet he has already reached the first grade of the Foundation Establishment Realm. At the age of seven, he followed his father into battle to pacify the mountain bandits. Even more remarkably, I have discovered that he possesses an extraordinary physique—the Great Spiritual Cui Feather Physique!"

Wu Tian’s brow twitched. He was familiar with physiques from the Immortal Emperor Realm, like the Earth Fleeing Golden Light. When did something like the Great Spiritual Cui Feather Physique appear? He knew he had to visit the Royal Library to see how much things had changed in ten thousand years.

"Wen Zheng, tell them how powerful your Great Spiritual Cui Feather Physique is," the Regent King prompted.

Wen Zheng nodded and began, "My Great Spiritual Cui Feather Physique, while only one of the Great Spiritual Physiques, is truly extraordinary. I can transform into a tree or a blade of grass. When cultivated to its depths, I will be invincible and can even become a Divine King..."

"Have you said enough?" Wu Tian cut him off.

Become a Divine King? Although Wen Zheng’s physique seemed different from ordinary ones, the claim that it could make one a Divine King was complete nonsense! It was nothing more than boastful self-praise. Others might be able to listen to it, but Wu Tian absolutely could not. "If you’re done talking, then get out of my sight."

Wu Tian had always been the one to show off and act pretentious in front of others. How could he allow someone else to do it in front of him?

The Regent King was taken aback. He hadn’t expected the young man to speak before the City Lord even had a chance. Highly displeased, he chuckled coldly. "Do you not know who stands before you? One is a man of high rank and great power! The other is a man of outstanding talent! Do you think it’s appropriate to speak to us in such a manner?"

Wu Tian just chuckled in response.

But the little one in Qin Yuhan’s arms spoke up. "It’s perfectly appropriate! What’s so great about you two? You’re not even as good as me, yet you dare to compare yourselves to my dad? You ignorant fools!"

The Regent King and Wen Zheng were speechless. In their eyes, Wu Tian’s group were the ones courting death. They were frustrated, never having imagined that a mere child would call *them* ignorant and suicidal. How could someone so young speak such nonsense?

The Regent King recovered quickly. "Talk is cheap. A demonstration of skill is the only way to prove who is superior!" He glanced at Wen Zheng. "Wen Zheng, show them what you can do."

"Yes!" Wen Zheng agreed. A demonstration now would show them just how powerful he truly was. To reach the Foundation Establishment Realm after only two years of cultivation! In Xiuyuan Country, he was a genius.

He clenched his fist, and a tranquil Spiritual Power instantly suffused his body, gathering in his fist. He then began to execute his Fist Technique, throwing just three punches.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Even the naked eye could see the wind whipping from his powerful fists.

"Excellent, excellent! Wen Zheng, your Fist Technique is impressive, but I feel you’re holding back," the Regent King said, his confidence in his own judgment bolstered. He was delighted to have found a talent like Wen Zheng. "Come, use your full strength and show them again! In my entire life, I have never seen anyone master a Fist Technique to this level in only two years."

"Yes!" Knowing the Regent King was pleased, and eager to show Wu Tian and the others his true strength, Wen Zheng gritted his teeth and put every last ounce of his strength into his next move. His fist shot forward like a meteor and slammed into the ground!

BOOM!

The solid ground cracked open, instantly turning into a field of ruins.

"Not bad, not bad at all. To have such power in your punch after only two years... I dare say you are the number one genius in Xiuyuan Country today," praised the Regent King. He rarely spoke so amicably to his subordinates. It was clear that with the Regent King’s support, Wen Zheng was destined to rise through the ranks and achieve a position of great power.

Wanting to further belittle City Lord Guang, the Regent King continued with a smile, "Wen Zheng, a talent like you could only be discovered by me. I have a daughter, you know. I’ll have to introduce you two next time so you can get to know each other!"

"Yes, Your Highness!" Wen Zheng was ecstatic. He felt as if he were floating on air, standing at the pinnacle of his life.

Little did he know that by acting so recklessly in front of Wu Tian, he was setting himself up for a very hard fall.