Chapter 1009: True King Appears, Not Afraid of a Battle

Of course, it is also possible that it really is a prophecy!

This situation is what Xia Duo least wants to see, because that would mean that in the Projection Plane, it is very likely still that Yilisier Mianwang of the Main Plane Cormanthor who ultimately passed the trial.

And the existence he is incarnated as, Laier Akalama, will ultimately become a runner fated to die.

If it were his true body reincarnated as Laier, then Xia Duo would naturally not dare to gamble his little life like this, but this is a Projection Plane, a virtual existence, so it does not matter; at worst, he just dies!

However, Xia Duo believes that even a prophecy must follow the "basic law"; the trial ceremony is hosted by two high mages and witnessed by multiple high mages.

If he is indeed more outstanding than that "Yilisier Mianwang," he does not believe that all the high mages would be stubborn enough to blindly believe in the prophecy and execute the result.

If that were truly the case, then this so-called Divine Sword trial would be a completely staged game from start to finish.

Let alone the Sword of Ruling, the other two divine swords were likely already decided internally long ago.

As for what the facts actually are, Xia Duo does not dare to conclude yet, but based on his understanding of high mages, the trial results should not have been decided internally.

If the high mages reached a consensus, then it would be a settled matter; there would be no need to pull such a stunt. Could it be just to draw out a few troublemakers?

If it were ordinary power-holders, perhaps that might be possible, but high mages have great power returning to themselves; to still play such little tricks, their stature would seem a bit too low.

Therefore, after a comprehensive analysis, Xia Duo is still quite optimistic about the probability of him ultimately passing the trial, wielding the Sword of Ruling, and becoming the Sole True King.

The only variable might be that "Yilisier Mianwang."

The history of Cormanthor in the Main Plane tells Xia Duo that the final winner is Yilisier, so regardless of the truth of history, he himself must surely have extraordinary qualities.

Although Xia Duo has confidence in passing the trial of the Sword of Ruling, facing such a figure verified by the history of the Main Plane, he is still somewhat anxious.

He even thought about whether, if he had not returned to the Main Plane when he first sensed this Projection Plane in the Astral Plane, but instead moved directly over and entered this Projection Plane, it might have been earlier in the timeline.

If that were the case, then he would have had sufficient time to plot for the Sword of Ruling.

Of course, it is also possible that he could not have entered the Projection Plane at all that way, or would have been projected as a non-Elf.

Self-pity or cowering is not Xia Duo's character; although he also agrees with the concept of a strategic retreat, more often he will first find ways to increase the odds of victory.

Just like now, he says to Paliyasi: "Father, did you get any results on the 'Yilisier' I asked you to inquire about a few days ago?"

"I did!"

Although he is very puzzled by his youngest son's request, Paliyasi still tried his best to inquire; being asked at this moment, he cannot help but reveal a strange expression in his eyes:

"The Yilisier family are Uvilon Remnants. After the natural disaster back then, most of the remnants went to Akaola, and a few entered Jielunsita, but the Yilisier family moved to Saibohomu more than four hundred years ago. Why do you ask about this?"

"Then, have any members of this family come to the Elf Court recently?"

"Of course they have. Regarding the unification of the Listar Forest, even the Akaola Kingdom, which rejected the proposal of Coronal Osons, specifically sent an Envoy to observe the ceremony; the Yilisier family would certainly not be absent."

"Then who did they send over?" Xia Duo asked hurriedly again.

"Their Patriarch Kaifumu came in person. He is about the same age as you, but his talent is far inferior; he is still just a sword-singing Apprentice. Are you very concerned about him?"

Of course he is concerned!

In fact, upon hearing the name "Kaifumu," Xia Duo's heartbeat could not help but increase by a few beats.

The Yilisier Mianwang of the Main Plane has established and ruled Cormanthor for nearly a thousand years; his name has long been no stranger to Xia Duo, who has long regarded the Elves as opponents.

Now that Paliyasi asks Xia Duo if he is concerned about this Kaifumu Yilisheer, he is of course concerned; not only concerned, but if he were not in the Elf Court at this moment, he would even want to go over directly to eliminate the variable in advance.

"Father, is that Kaifumu planning to participate in the trial ceremony for the Sword of Ruling?"

"Him? How is that possible!"

Paliyasi shows his disdain without concealment, "A patriarch of a fallen little family dares to covet the True King's Crown? Is he not afraid that his family's thousands of years of heritage will be severed right here?"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! You don't need to worry about him; I even asked Lord Mikaier this morning, and currently, you are the only one participating in the trial for the Sword of Ruling!"

Paliyasi's meaning is very clear, almost explicitly telling Xia Duo that he is the Sole True King, but Xia Duo is not that optimistic; until the very last moment, it is really hard to say!

However, he does not want to go find Kaifumu now; he cannot take action in the Elf Court, and going over to talk some trash is also meaningless.

Doing so might instead stimulate Kaifumu, who might not have wanted to participate in the trial ceremony, to ultimately choose to participate!

Wouldn't that be creating an opponent for himself for no reason!

"I understand, Father. The trial is tomorrow; I want to be alone and quiet for a while!"

"Alright then, you rest first; I will go inquire about the situation of the trial again."

After Paliyasi left, Xia Duo returned to his guest room, carefully pondering the situations that might arise in tomorrow's trial, and reproduced his various visions for the future of Cormanthor in his mind one by one.

Among them, what he thought about most was naturally the various shortcomings in the development process of Cormanthor in the Main Plane, especially the weaknesses in the great cause of unification.

Regardless of whether Kaifumu ultimately participates in the trial, Xia Duo must be prepared to face him.

Besides the support of numerous Earth theories, his understanding of the Main Plane's Cormanthor should be Xia Duo's greatest chance of victory.

As long as he can paint a bigger, more beautiful picture, he does not believe he will not pass the trial.

And even if he fails, it can also allow him to understand Kaifumu better, which is beneficial for him to return to the Main Plane and "get along" better with Cormanthor.

It is just that if that happens, it would be a pity for that Sword of Ruling!

Half a day passed in a hurry. Approaching dusk, Paliyasi arrived in a rush, his face gloomy, "Laier, there is news I have to tell you. Just received word, Lord Mikaier has already added Kaifumu's name!"

Compared to Paliyasi's loss of composure, Xia Duo was much calmer. He had long been prepared to contend with Kaifumu; hearing the news at this moment, his mood did not even fluctuate, and he even asked with interest:

"Is it the Sword of Ruling trial?"

"Yes!"

Paliyasi's heart is in a mess right now. If, before knowing that news, he still firmly believed that his son was the future True King to unify the Elf World, then now, he is shaken.

He even kept flashing back to Laier's various performances in the past, and the more he thought about it, the more irritable he became.

However, thinking of Laier's performance in the last few days, he ultimately said nothing, just gave a look of expectation and comfort, and then left silently.