novelraw Chapter 558 557: Some Regrets (3rd Update)
Chapter 558 557: Some Regrets (3rd Update)
Qin Xuantian's luck was actually this good!
This was the first reaction of everyone present after hearing Zichen's words. They were filled with immense envy, jealousy, and hatred towards Qin Heng—his luck was simply too good!
He was actually going to be adopted as the son of King of Shang Zichen, a Heaven List Semi-Saint!
It was like a pie falling from the sky, such an incredible stroke of good fortune!
"Damn! Qin Xuantian has scored big! How powerful is the King of Shang? The might of a Heaven List Semi-Saint is something he simply can't resist! He was supposed to be dead without a doubt, and now he's actually going to ascend to heaven in one step?"
"King of Shang Zichen is a Heaven List Semi-Saint! One of the ten strongest people below the Saints, and also the Family Head of the Shang family, the King of Yu State! From now on, Qin Xuantian will be the crown prince of Yu State! He'll have free rein over all of China!"
"This is incredible! I thought Qin Xuantian was definitely doomed this time! I didn't expect his luck to be so good. The King of Shang just said he might not only bear the surname Shang but also possibly the surname Zi!"
"That's right, the surname Zi! That means allowing Qin Xuantian to compete for the position of Family Head of the Shang family! For generations, the surname 'Zi' has only been used by the Family Head of the Shang family! So awesome, so powerful! Qin Xuantian's luck is too strong!"
Not a single person believed that Qin Heng would be Zichen's match.
After all, Zichen had displayed dominance like a ruler of heaven and earth upon his entrance. This, combined with his established authority in Yu State, was enough to convince these people from Yu State and its surroundings that he possessed absolutely formidable strength!
Lu Jianjia and Qu Linglong were also stunned, looking at Zichen suspended in the sky with disbelief. They were open-mouthed, their faces full of incredulous expressions, almost scared silly.
My God! This Zichen is actually going to take Qin Heng as his son, and even allow him to compete for the position of Family Head of the Shang family!? Has he gone mad!? Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!!
"Qin Heng! This may be a trap, but it might also be an opportunity," Lu Jianjia said to Qin Heng with a solemn expression. "You could agree to it temporarily for now. Then we'll find a way to escape! As long as we leave Yu State—no, as long as we return to Beijing—we'll be fine. Beijing is the stronghold of the Myth Organization and a critical place for the nation. With the West Emperor and Prince East there, even Saints from the Ancient Divine Sect wouldn't act recklessly. The King of Shang won't be able to do anything!"
She was using a special transmission technique of the Myth Organization, one developed by the West Emperor and Prince East. Although she was only at the Transcendence Realm, this technique was extremely secretive. It was perfect for transmitting messages and undetectable to anyone below the Saint level.
Qin Heng did not reply. He remained seated cross-legged in the air, the Flowing Moon Sword in his palm trembling slightly, emitting a soft sword hum, while his gaze was fixed on the twenty coffins laid out below.
Seeing Qin Heng's silence, the people around thought he was scared and immediately started discussing.
"Just now Qin Xuantian had such an imposing momentum, and now he's actually silent. Is he scared, or is he scared, or is he scared? Hahaha!"
"Qin Xuantian is just a coward who bullies the weak and fears the strong! He acts all tough when fighting someone weaker, but now that he's faced with a strong opponent like Zichen, he's chickened out, huh! Haha!"
"Just now, Qin Xuantian was even accusing Zichen of 'taking a scoundrel for a son'! And now King of Shang Zichen is going to adopt him as his son, hahaha! What a face-slap! This is such a satisfying face-slap!"
"Heh heh! How ancient and profound is my Yu State? And this little vermin Qin Xuantian actually dared to claim he could annihilate Yu State's Martial Dao noble families by himself. He's seeking death!"
"That's right! Now I'm just waiting to see Qin Xuantian call the King of Shang 'dad'! Awesome! It's really too awesome! Hahahaha!"
These people were extremely arrogant in their clamor, no longer caring about Qin Heng. Their previous horror had completely dissipated because they knew Qin Heng would definitely not be a match for Zichen!
Even if Qin Heng truly acknowledged Zichen as his father, at best he would end up with treatment akin to a side branch of the Shang family. He certainly wouldn't really be allowed to compete for the position of Family Head!
The Shang family placed enormous importance on blood relations. Especially Zichen, this old fossil who had lived for hundreds of years—how could he possibly give the position of Family Head to someone with an outside surname!
It was one hundred percent a bluff!
Therefore, the people present didn't care about Qin Heng's potential new status and openly scorned him without any reservations.
"Qin Xuantian, you better think this through," Zichen said from on high, his dark ceremonial robes fluttering in the wind, his golden crown gently swaying. With the demeanor of a king, he stood with his hands behind his back.
"Being my, Zichen's, son is not a role just anyone can assume. Moreover, missing this opportunity doesn't just mean you've lost a chance to soar to great heights and ascend in a single bound; you will also lose your life!"
As he spoke, Zichen lightly shook Ye Feng's right hand, which he held. As he channeled True Qi into it, the three Saint Realm seals engraved on it instantly shone brightly, condensing into three radiant pillars of light!
BUZZ! BUZZ!
The power of the Saint Realm seals was so tremendous that it made the very void tremble. The onlookers below, seeing this sight, were immediately filled with awe.
The strength of the King of Shang!
It had become even stronger!
Lu Jianjia and Qu Linglong's faces were filled with growing concern as they watched the three rays of light, their eyes full of dread.
That Tianshi Sect's Ye Feng was simply a benevolent treasure deliverer!
Ye Feng's right hand had been severed and taken by Zichen!
The three Saint Realm seals inscribed upon it naturally would now serve Zichen!
This would be an unprecedented boon, even greater in use than Saintly Arms!
After all, to fully unleash the might of Saintly Arms, one must be a true Saint. Even though a Semi-Saint has already materialized a phantom of the Saint Realm phenomenon, it is ultimately incomplete.
The Saint Realm seals were different!
This was power at the Saint level. Even an Innate Grandmaster only needed a small amount of True Qi to activate the full power of the seal, albeit it would consume the seal, limiting the number of uses!
But in the hands of a Semi-Saint, it was different!
A Semi-Saint, already having one foot in the Saint Realm, might not have completed the transformation of their True Qi, but they already possessed some attributes of a Saint, enough to replenish the energy consumed by the seals!
This meant that now, having acquired the three Saint Realm seals, King of Shang Zichen possessed strength at the Saint level!
Attack power, defense power, and mobility—all the forces contained in the three Saint Realm seals would now serve him. Moreover, he could replenish the seals at any time using his Semi-Saint True Qi, without concern for their consumption!
He was almost equivalent to a true Saint! King of Shang Zichen could no longer be simply called a Heaven List Semi-Saint! Holding the three Saint Realm seals, he could now be considered a Saint, as he possessed power partially equivalent to a Saint's! Incredibly powerful!!
"Qin Xuantian! Have you thought it through!?" Zichen's voice thundered like a tempest, seeming to originate from the ninth heaven itself. It shook the wilderness, making the earth quiver and the mountains tremble. His eyes a pale gold, he looked at Qin Heng and said in a deep voice, "I will count to three, and you give me your answer. If you remain silent, or if you refuse, then this king will take your life! You can be reborn and be my son in your next life!"
"Sigh…" Qin Heng suddenly sighed softly. His gaze turned to Zichen as he said, "I only regret that I didn't prepare an extra coffin for you. These twenty coffins seem somewhat insufficient now!"