Chapter 1906: 903: Heavenly Court!
Chapter 1906: Chapter 903: Heavenly Court!
“I am your father!”
In essence, that’s what Chen Yuan’s words meant.
The surrounding atmosphere froze, seemingly suspended in time for a moment. Jiang Xue widened her beautiful eyes, trying to discern if the person before her was indeed the renowned Holy Martial Emperor, Chen Yuan.
But… her cultivation was insufficient, unable to see through the Sixth Realm Immortal’s concealment.
Moreover, her familiarity with Chen Yuan was only from conversations between her father and mother, who spoke of how she was once held by the Human Emperor, securing an engagement. But how many years had it been since then?
In the past decade or so, the Human Emperor disappeared from public view; the Empress and the dukes collectively managed the state affairs. Her memories bore barely any impression.
The same was true for Chen Cheng, who stood dumbstruck nearby.
Could it be… that they ran into their father?
With a flicker of motion, Chen Yuan traversed a hundred feet, appearing before the two. The hazy glow around him swiftly dissolved, revealing his true form.
With sword-like brows and star-like eyes, his posture was upright. Although he appeared no older than in his twenties, his gaze revealed a depth of worldly wisdom beyond normal reach, as if he had seen through the realms of fate.
Additionally, he exuded an indescribable aura of nobility, standing there as though he had confined an entire world with an unparalleled majesty.
And Chen Cheng’s features bore a striking resemblance to this man.
Without any hesitation, Chen Cheng, recognizing the face, directly exclaimed:
“Father!”
As the Crown Prince of Great Yan, though he hadn’t seen Chen Yuan since he remembered, the palace had portraits, and when he saw the man before him, a peculiar sense arose in his heart.
Absolutely his true father, without a doubt.
Upon hearing Chen Cheng’s straightforward declaration, Jiang Xue’s face flushed, and she promptly greeted:
“Greetings, Your Majesty.”
Like the art of traversing vast spaces swiftly, Chen Yuan appeared before her in an instant, assessing Jiang Xue with a nod:
“Not bad, you haven’t squandered your potential.”
“Father, why did you…?”
Chen Cheng glanced timidly at Chen Yuan.
Although he had previously boasted of surpassing Chen Yuan, they were just empty words. He wasn’t foolish; he clearly understood his dad’s formidable talents.
If it were that simple to surpass, the world wouldn’t have been unified in just a few years.
He was undoubtedly a once-in-a-millennium extraordinaire.
“As the dynasty’s Crown Prince, idling away, frivolously, upon your return, if you don’t break through to Yang Transformation, you are not permitted to step outside the Divine Capital City again.” Chen Yuan snorted softly.
Regarding his son, he was relatively satisfied, thanks to their shared bloodline and his first earthly bond. However, this lad had a tendency to disregard his father.
He even entertained ideas of aiding outsiders, earning the ’great filial son’ title.
Of course, he knew that Chen Cheng’s words were merely a temporary measure. In his heart, in the hearts of all beings, no one could surpass Chen Yuan.
If he truly escorted them, it would actually ensure safety.
“Yes, your child complies.”
Chen Cheng opened his mouth to protest, yet dared not utter a word, feeling an invisible pressure from his father’s presence the closer he was.
“Hmm… the Empress said you’ve been outside long enough. Upon your return, it’s time to contemplate matrimonial matters.” Chen Yuan glanced at the two, soon dissipating into the air.
Leaving behind Jiang Xue and Chen Cheng with reddened faces.
“Sister…”
“What did you just call me?”
“Uh… Xue’er?”
“Let’s go back…”
“Huh?”
“Didn’t Her Majesty say to return and prepare for the wedding?” Jiang Xue shot a glare at Chen Cheng, and without another word, took off into the sky.
Leaving Chen Cheng to sigh alone.
He had envisioned a more formidable stance when meeting his father, proving that his achievements weren’t just relying on his father’s residual prestige. But now… his previous conduct.
No matter how he thought about it, it didn’t turn out as planned.
…..
Divine Capital City.
Compared to the capital over twenty years ago, the Divine Capital now far surpassed Martial Emperor City, having become the premier city of the Central Plains, even the foremost city of the Human World.
𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
After several expansions over the years, the entry limit was eventually enforced to keep the population in check.
This was hardly surprising.
As the most prosperous city of the Human World and the heart of the Great Yan Dynasty, it was like a luminous pearl in the night, drawing people from the Central Plains and beyond.
With the increased population, the original territory naturally became insufficient.
Fortunately, the court had made preparations in advance to prevent chaos.
According to the court’s plans, over the next century, four surrounding prefecture cities would be integrated as subsidiaries to alleviate the capital’s overwhelming pressure.
Walking through the bustling capital streets, Chen Yuan felt deeply moved.
Thinking back many years, when he first arrived in the Divine Capital City, scheming meticulously to barely secure his position, keeping the then Fourth Prince from taking action against him.
And now….
The memories remained vivid.
During his stroll, he noticed sudden unrest on the streets, caused by the court official’s son galloping recklessly, disregarding the surrounding citizens.
The nearby common people dared not express their anger.
Yet some martial artist, seeing injustice, wanted to step forward and rebuke but was stopped, advised:
“Want to lose your life?”
“Broad daylight, so brazen, doesn’t the court have laws?”