Chapter 230: Jiang Xun's

"An Integration Realm protector?"

At the same time, another woman in the air frowned deeply, then took out a golden Communication Jade Tube: "Holy Emperor, Tian Zeyan has an Integration Realm protector by his side, and he and Ling Shangtian..."

She recounted everything that had just happened in full detail.

After a moment of silence, the voice on the other end said: "Understood. In that case, continue to protect him in secret until he arrives at the Tianyu Dynasty."

This voice was none other than the Tianyu Holy Emperor.

To solidify Tian Zeyan's identity and increase his value, he not only spread the news that Tian Zeyan was to take over the Tianyu Dynasty, but also sent a cultivator at the Integration Great Perfection to serve as Tian Zeyan's protector.

He just never expected that Tian Zeyan already had a protector by his side, and that his Spirit Root was one he had never even heard of.

It seems this brat who replaced his son's identity is no simple character.

However, this is also fine.

He did not intend to let Jiang Xun make a request on his behalf, because he was also curious about what kind of request Jiang Xun would make, which would allow him to probe Jiang Xun's identity.

"Next, the Void Refinement Realm contestants will draw lots," Dao Master Bing said while looking at the Void Refinement Realm disciples.

"Go on down," He Luyun said, looking back at Jiang Xun.

"Alright." Jiang Xun nodded. Thinking that He Luyun might be his future wife, he didn't stand on ceremony and left directly.

He Luyun also flew back to her own pillar.

"Brother-in-law, you're too awesome!"

As soon as he stepped off the stage, He Muyun hurried over, gave a thumbs up, and even changed how he addressed him.

"What brother-in-law?" Jiang Xun was left speechless by the remark.

"Eh, it's only a matter of time," He Muyun laughed.

"Congratulations," Gufang Ninglin also hurried over to Jiang Xun and smiled.

"Pretty impressive, right?" Jiang Xun looked at Gufang Ninglin and smiled.

"Truly impressive," Gufang Ninglin nodded heavily.

Tang Zhirou walked past Jiang Xun with a complex expression.

Peak Mid-Stage God-Transformation... Can such strength save the Tang Ming Dynasty? Impossible, right...

Or does he intend to use the power of the Tianyu Dynasty?

And then the Tang Ming Dynasty would become a vassal of the Tianyu Dynasty again? What would be the point of that?

"Brother-in-law, have you thought about what request you're going to make?" He Muyun asked, looking at Jiang Xun.

"Not yet." Jiang Xun shook his head: "Actually, I never thought I would win."

"Being humble, aren't you? With such strong power, I think even if Junior Brother Ling breaks through to Void Refinement, you could still trade blows with him," He Muyun waved his hand and laughed.

"Not at all, Senior Brother, you overpraise me." Jiang Xun shook his head and smiled: "Senior Brother, when will these winners meet the Island Master?"

"After the Void Refinement Realm disciples' duels conclude, the Dao Masters will take you to see the Island Master," He Muyun replied.

"I see." Jiang Xun nodded: "Then I must hurry and think about what request to make, I need to find a quiet place."

"Right here..." He Muyun started to say, but seeing the other royal disciples nearby restless and wanting to come over to talk to Jiang Xun, he understood and nodded: "Then go quickly."

"Mm." Jiang Xun nodded, then looked at Gufang Ninglin: "Wait for me a moment."

"Alright." Gufang Ninglin nodded obediently.

After saying this, Jiang Xun flew up, left the area, and returned to the cave.

He then took out the Wall Mirror Jade Pendant to contact Qin Miaoyin, asking her to tell Ruo Lan to start spreading the news tonight at the hour of the Rat that the Lingerie-Sect was following the Tenth Prince of the Tianyu Dynasty, Tian Zeyan.

With the Fairy Pavilion, everyone in Dongming would know by tomorrow morning.

After handling this matter, Jiang Xun began to ponder the request to make to the Island Master.

First, since his current identity is the heir to the Tianyu Dynasty, what he does must be in the interest of the Tianyu Dynasty.

Second, Jiang Xun knew that as a fake prince, this request had to be beneficial to the Tianyu Dynasty while also being beneficial to himself; otherwise, wouldn't he just be working for someone else?

Of course, he also had to consider that if Tang Zhirou lost, she wouldn't be able to make the request to not take action against the Lingerie-Sect, so naturally, it would have to be Jiang Xun who said it.

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By dusk, the battles of the Void Refinement Realm finally ended, and Tang Zhirou won despite being heavily injured.

It was as if she had been given a death order to win the top spot; she fought with a reckless momentum that forced her opponent to retreat step by step, trading heavy injuries for light ones, and stubbornly fought through the entire match.

Afterwards, Tang Zhirou, Jiang Xun, and the Golden Core Realm victor, Li Yu, walked into Tian Wai Lou under the guidance of the nine Dao Masters and the envious gazes of the other disciples.

The nine Dao Masters cast spells together to open the Barrier on the fortieth floor of Tian Wai Lou, which was the only way to ascend to the top floor.

"The three of you, follow me," Dao Master Bing said, flying toward the upper floors.

Jiang Xun and the others immediately followed, while the other Dao Masters did not go up.

Arriving at the fortieth floor, a large, empty space appeared before everyone; the ground was made of stone slabs, and a large mansion stood not far away, without any other decorations or plants.

The main gate was wide open, and there were no servants.

It looked very desolate, and it was eerily quiet, with gusts of cold wind blowing through.

"After we go in, stay behind me, don't wander around, and don't talk."

Dao Master Bing said as she walked toward the gate, and the three of them immediately followed behind.

"Are you alright from your injuries?" Jiang Xun followed behind Tang Zhirou and sent a voice transmission.

"It's fine," Tang Zhirou replied.

"Do you have a Great Restoration Pill?"

"I've already taken one."

"That's good." Jiang Xun nodded.

"Didn't I say, don't talk," Dao Master Bing looked back at Jiang Xun and said, having sensed his voice transmission.

"Uh... alright." Jiang Xun nodded, thinking to himself that he hadn't spoken out loud, surely voice transmission wasn't forbidden too.

There were no extra decorations in the courtyard, not a hint of greenery; aside from stone slabs and stone bricks, there was no pond in the courtyard either, and passing through the courtyard led straight to the main hall.

Pushing open the door to enter the room, the chill inside was even more intense; everyone except Dao Master Bing was shivering, and even Jiang Xun could not withstand it.

There were no chairs in the room, and a black curtain divided the main hall in two; judging by how Dao Master Bing bowed toward the curtain, the Island Master was behind the black curtain.

"Island Master, the three top-ranked disciples have been brought here."

"Mm." A soft hum came from behind the black curtain, and Jiang Xun could tell it was a woman.

The Dao Master of this Tianwai Island was also a woman?

"You speak first." Dao Master Bing then looked toward Tang Zhirou.

"Island Master, I wish to request that you have Tianwai Island abandon the attack on the Lingerie-Sect."

Tang Zhirou said, cupping her hands and bowing.

"Lingerie-Sect?" Dao Master Bing frowned upon hearing this: "Why help the Lingerie-Sect?"

"It is the will of the Lingyun Dynasty," Tang Zhirou said directly.

"Understood." Dao Master Bing was just about to speak when the Island Master's voice interrupted her.

"You." Upon hearing this, Dao Master Bing looked at Jiang Xun.

"I request that the opportunity for the Golden Core disciple to make a request be given to me," Jiang Xun said with a smile, pulling out a folding fan to fan himself.

"What the hell?!" The Golden Core disciple's hair stood on end upon hearing this.