Sen Yan nodded and looked at Liu Sheng, saying, "Speak!""Your Majesty..." Liu Sheng stepped forward, pretending to be hesitant, much like his uncle, Prime Minister Liu, in court. Indeed, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree."My dear minister, you are all the main forces of this competition. Speak freely!" Sen Yan encouraged.Hearing the emperor's encouragement, Liu Sheng felt more confident. He was planning to embarrass the prince, believing that his position and his uncle's influence would protect him from any serious consequences.Liu Sheng stood up and pointed at the crown prince, saying, "Your Highness, the prince slapped me just now in front of everyone because I inquired about the lady's name. This is a great insult to my dignity. It's unbearable! I cannot lead the team in this competition with such humiliation!" He knelt down after speaking.Liu Sheng lowered his head, smirking inwardly, thinking, "Trying to go against me, little prince? You're too naive. Just wait and see how I embarrass you in front of that lady!"Sen Yan, finding the scene amusing, thought, "What a self-important fool! I never intended for you to lead the team!"He then looked at Sen Lei, who was still chatting and laughing with Feng Jing Sheng below.Sen Yan coughed and asked, "Lei'er, is this true?"Sen Lei stopped his conversation with Feng Jing Sheng, stretched, and bowed to his father, saying, "It's true!""Very well, then what do you suggest we do about it?" Sen Yan asked Liu Sheng.
"I only ask that the prince apologizes to me," Liu Sheng said, looking sincere. He knew the prince was proud, especially in front of such a beautiful woman. He wanted to see the prince humiliated.
Sen Yan smiled and asked, "Lei'er, what do you think?"
Sen Lei rolled his eyes and said, "If he wants an apology, he should take one move from me. If he can withstand it, I'll apologize. Otherwise, this matter is too trivial to explain."
Liu Sheng laughed inwardly, thinking, "Does he really think he can take me down with one move? What a joke!"
Sen Yan scratched his chin and asked Liu Sheng, "Do you agree?"
Liu Sheng quickly replied, "I dare not disagree."
"Alright! Let's do it here," Sen Yan pointed to the empty space behind them.
Sen Yan was also curious to see how much his son had improved in his cultivation.
Su Qian Yi watched silently, his brows furrowed, "Could it be that he's broken through to the Linghai realm? Impossible! It's only been a few days!"
Liu Sheng's eyes kept drifting to the beautiful lady seated nearby.
Feng Jing Sheng felt disgusted by his gaze, wishing she could teach him a lesson herself.
Sen Lei shook his head and said, "Don't look where you shouldn't, don't think what you shouldn't, or you'll find trouble for yourself!"
Liu Sheng sneered, "I wonder how the prince plans to kill me? Ha!"
Sen Lei didn't waste more words and said, "Let's begin."
Liu Sheng smirked, "Your Highness, shouldn't we change the rules to allow more moves? One move is too little. Ha ha."
"One move is enough!" Sen Lei slid forward.
Liu Sheng was about to laugh, but in the next moment, he felt the terrifying power emanating from Sen Lei. He was scared out of his wits, "Linghai second level! Impossible! No!"
Sen Lei appeared behind Liu Sheng in an instant.
Everyone's eyelids twitched at the speed.
"Seven Star Steps! Linghai second level!" Sen Yan's eyes almost popped out. He couldn't believe his son had improved so much in such a short time. "There's hope for Senluo!"
Su Qian Yi, sitting behind, was equally shocked. He couldn't believe the prince had grown so powerful in such a short time!
Sen Lei whispered in Liu Sheng's ear, "Soul Devouring Hand!"
Blood-red energy pierced through Liu Sheng's chest.
Liu Sheng spat blood and flew out of the hall, motionless.
The hall fell silent.
A second-level Linghai cultivator was killed in one move!
This was the true power of the crown prince? Terrifying!
The others were thrilled, feeling proud of their prince. They wanted to follow him and conquer new territories.
Sen Yan waved his hand to two guards, "Take him away and throw him to Prime Minister Liu. Tell him to discipline his nephew. He won't be going to the competition."
"Yes!" The guards immediately dragged the motionless Liu Sheng away.
Sen Yan knew Liu Sheng was looking for trouble. He understood his son wouldn't cause trouble before a big event without reason.
Sen Yan then gave a motivational speech about the competition, promising rich rewards for top performers.
The young men and women below drooled at the generous rewards.
After sending them off, it was Sen Lei's turn.
Sen Lei pulled Feng Jing Sheng and said, "Sheng'er will also participate in this competition, representing our country."
Sen Yan was amused. "If Feng Jun finds out his daughter is fighting for us, how will he react?" But he felt like laughing out loud, giving Sen Lei an approving look.
Feng Jing Sheng also bowed, "The prince saved my life and healed my legs. I must repay his kindness by representing Senluo in this competition. Please grant your permission, Your Majesty."
Before she could finish, Sen Yan, afraid she might change her mind, quickly said, "Granted! Granted!"
With that, the team from Senluo was complete.
Sen Luo had one Linghai cultivator, Sen Lei.
Two peak Lingti cultivators, Feng Jing Sheng and Su Qian Yi.
Four Lingti eighth level cultivators.
One Lingti seventh level cultivator.
Although Sen Luo had only one Linghai cultivator, Sen Yan believed Sen Lei would bring back a surprise!
The next day,
Sen Lei led the team to the location of Rad Academy.
Rad Academy wasn't far from Senluo.
Senluo was on the left side of Senluo's territory, and Fengguo was on the right.
At this moment,
The city gates opened, and countless citizens watched the team of cultivators.
The crown prince, dressed in a strong outfit and carrying a large black ruler, stood tall at the front of the team.
As the saying goes, "A great man should wield a three-foot sword and achieve unparalleled feats!"
Sen Lei's weapon was much more than three feet.
Behind him stood Feng Jing Sheng, who looked elegant and serene, completely different from the sickly girl in a wheelchair. She now radiated the serene beauty expected of a young lady her age. The contrast was striking.
The city's citizens cheered loudly as they watched the team depart.
"Senluo will win!"
This seemingly ordinary competition was actually a contest between nations, determining the future reputation and talents of each country.
Sen Lei had to win, not only for this reason but also to avenge the humiliation inflicted on his family by the Xuanyao Palace!
Sen Yan, watching from above, murmured, "The sky is high, and the birds fly. The sea is wide, and the fish leap. From now on, you must walk your own path."