Qingzhu Town.
The Lunar New Year had passed, and many construction sites began to resume work.
A villager, carrying a snakeskin bag, was preparing to leave to earn money working elsewhere.
As he stepped out, his eyes nearly popped out, and he couldn't help but be startled: "My heavens, what happened here?"
He looked up and saw that the road outside Qingzhu Village was filled with all sorts of luxury cars. People of extraordinary attire and bearing stood on the road, densely packed and countless, making his scalp tingle.
"Rumble!"
At this moment, a massive, specially made military helicopter flew overhead and landed on the river. A man with white temples and a youthful appearance emerged from the helicopter.
The expressions of the dignitaries instantly changed, and they blurted out:
"King Yan!"
"His Highness King Yan has personally come here!"
"Incredible! Truly incredible!"
However, their status was not high enough to speak with King Yan.
"It seems His Highness King Qian is heading directly back to Qingzhu Village."
Nan Tang, the Sword Bearer of Feng Province, arrived at Qingzhu Village. Yun Tiancheng, the Prefect of Feng Province, arrived at Qingzhu Village. Hong Yaoguo, the Minister of Rites from Longjing, arrived at Qingzhu Village. Lin Xianxing, the second-in-command of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from Longjing, arrived at Qingzhu Village. These four sat in a pavilion in the riverside park, chatting, and no one dared to approach them.
Hong Baichuan, the Magistrate of Ziyang County, Liu Hanguang, the Chief Constable of the Six Doors, and Ji Fanghua, the County Magistrate's Secretary, chatted from a distance.
Hong Baichuan's hand trembled as he smoked, his eyes filled with complexity and his tone filled with reverence: "Remarkable, all the prominent figures of Feng Province must be here."
"King Yan's personal arrival is for King Qian."
Liu Hanguang rubbed his hands and said, "King Qian won the championship of the Asian Martial Arts Rankings. Heh, this has always been King Yan's regret."
Ji Fanghua's mind was somewhat blank. Despite years of experience in officialdom, he had never witnessed such a grand scene.
Hong Baichuan said to Ji Fanghua, "Have King Qian's close relatives returned to Qingzhu Village?"
Ji Fanghua replied, "My sister and the others returned to Qingzhu Village on King Qian's helicopter last night."
Hong Baichuan cast a deep glance at Ji Fanghua: "I wonder how many people now wish to meet King Qian but cannot. Even if I wanted to see King Qian now, it wouldn't be so simple."
However, Ji Fanghua's cousin was a woman of Chen Jiuyang, King Qian, so he could visit the King Qian's residence at any time without obstruction.
The Ji family had played their cards well. Ji Fanghua's future path was filled with brilliance.
Ji Fanghua was not a person of shallow schemes. Hearing Hong Baichuan's words, he could not suppress his emotions and revealed a proud smile.
"Rumble!"
At this moment, another helicopter flew overhead. Its body was entirely black, with a large character '乾' (Qian) on it!
The crowd immediately erupted.
"King Qian is back!"
The helicopter landed on the water, and Chen Jiuyang emerged from it, dressed in a black and gold embroidered python robe.
Accompanying Chen Jiuyang from the helicopter were the Sword Bearer of Longjing, King Yan of Northern Yan, Yan Hongming, and Patriarch Han Peiling.
Nan Tang saw the Sword Bearer of Longjing and respectfully said, "Greetings, old leader!"
The Sword Bearer of Longjing nodded with a smile.
Yan Hongming saw King Yan and respectfully cupped his fists: "Greetings, Father King."
King Yan nodded slowly with a smile.
Minister of Rites Hong Yaoguo stood up, cupped his fists towards Chen Jiuyang, and announced loudly: "Congratulations to our Dragon Country's King Qian for winning the Asian Martial Arts Rankings championship and bringing glory to our nation!"
His voice carried for hundreds of meters.
Then, everyone present, without exception, cupped their fists in the direction of Chen Jiuyang and shouted in unison:
"Congratulations to our Dragon Country's King Qian for winning the Asian Martial Arts Rankings championship and bringing glory to our nation!"
Their voices shook the heavens! This was the first time in thousands of years that Feng Province had witnessed such a grand occasion!
Chen Jiuyang deserved this respect from everyone, and he accepted it without reservation.
Minister of Rites Hong Yaoguo took out a small wooden box and said, "King Qian has brought glory to our Dragon Country. After discussion by the Six Ministries of Longjing, he is bestowed ten Royal Decree Gold Plaques!"
To be bestowed ten Royal Decree Gold Plaques at once, what an immense honor!
Unprecedented in history, unmatched in the future!
Chen Jiuyang accepted the small wooden box with a smile and said, "I shall uphold the will of my ancestors and strive diligently for the rest of my life."
Several people nodded slowly, looking at Chen Jiuyang with great admiration.
Hong Yaoguo said with a smile, "My task is complete, and I shall depart now. Your Highness King Qian, please enjoy your current honor."
With that, Hong Yaoguo left.
Han Peiling glanced at King Yan, his eyes flickering: "In this era, to produce such a figure is truly extraordinary."
"Please be seated, everyone." King Yan raised his hand slightly and smiled, "Have some tea."
Chen Jiuyang, Han Peiling, the Sword Bearer of Longjing, and Yan Hongming took their seats.
King Yan personally picked up the purple clay teapot with dragon patterns and poured tea for everyone.
Yan Hongming was somewhat overwhelmed: "Father King, how can this be?"
King Yan gently pressed his hand: "You have brought glory to our Dragon Country this time, and you are all heroes. How can this not be fitting?"
Yan Hongming sat down obediently.
"This tea!" Han Peiling's eyes immediately lit up. He picked up the teacup and took a sip, his expression one of enjoyment.
King Yan smiled gently and said, "This tea is the Enlightenment Tea produced in the sacred land of the Forbidden City. I have two liang of it every ten years."
Lin Xianxing, the Sword Bearer of Longjing, and Nan Tang were all shocked.
The fact that King Yan, a pillar of the nation, only had two liang every ten years showed its preciousness and rarity.
Everyone picked up their teacups and savored the tea. Only Chen Jiuyang did not touch his cup.
After they finished their tea, they all consciously got up and left, so as not to delay King Yan's conversation with King Qian.
Only King Yan and Chen Jiuyang remained in the pavilion. King Yan said to Chen Jiuyang, "King Qian, you are very good. What I failed to accomplish in my time, you have achieved."
Chen Jiuyang's expression was calm: "King Yan is too kind; it is merely my duty and responsibility."
"Not arrogant, not impatient, very good." King Yan smiled, "You seem to be pursuing the path of the True King Heavenly Realm?"
"Yes," Chen Jiuyang nodded. "Currently, my cultivation and combat power have reached their limits. I wish to try the True King Heavenly Realm. May I ask if King Yan has any advice for me?"
"I was also close to success on this path back then, but breaking the Universal Heavenly Lock has too many restrictions."
"Peak physical body, peak divine soul, peak vital energy. These are the fundamental requirements, none can be missing."
"The remaining is the limit of combat power."
"Furthermore, there is the recognition of Dragon Country's destiny and the recognition of heaven and earth. You have repeatedly benefited Dragon Country's destiny by participating in the Asian Martial Arts Rankings competition. You basically meet these conditions."
"What I can teach you is to break and then establish."
"Breaking the Universal Heavenly Lock will trigger heavenly lightning tribulations."
After speaking for half an hour, King Yan explained the details of the True King Heavenly Realm to Chen Jiuyang.
Chen Jiuyang sat upright, having learned a great deal.
Chen Jiuyang said, "Thank you, Senior King Yan, for the information. Within a month, I should be able to break through to the True King Heavenly Realm."
"King Yan, you did not tread the path of 'Divine Might Like a Prison' or 'Unrivaled Divine Abilities,' yet you were able to enter the Venerable Realm. I am very curious about the path you took."
King Yan's expression faltered slightly, then he smiled and said, "It cannot be spoken."
"If I tell you, you will face great calamity."
"If I were to fall one day, you should be the one to succeed me."
"Your path of 'Unrivaled Divine Abilities' is not bad, continue to walk it well."