I've announced that I'm destined to have many children, and my father has bestowed upon me

Designated...reward?

These two words, like a thunderclap from the heavens, exploded in Zhao Chen'an's mind!

His breathing stopped completely at that moment.

The inability to escape the sea of ​​suffering has always been the greatest hidden pain in my heart.

Even with a system at his side and countless treasures that ordinary people can only dream of, he is still just a mortal.

This feeling is like guarding a mountain of gold, yet being powerless to even kill a chicken.

Now, the system has given him a choice!

A chance to break free from the shackles of fate!

As long as Wulanxue's child is born, he can designate a reward of 100 times the amount!

At that time, he could choose a supreme cultivation method that could break through his shackles and allow him to embark on the path of cultivation!

Even... directly specifying a constitution that can defy fate!

ecstasy!

An indescribable ecstasy instantly overwhelmed his reason!

He forcibly suppressed the urge to rush into Wulanxue's courtyard and burst into laughter, his chest heaving violently.

calm down!

We must stay calm!

The baby will be born soon; it's too early to be happy.

The most urgent task is to deal with the other precious thing right in front of us.

He turned his head and glanced at Liu Ruoshuang, who was still fast asleep beside him.

The woman's cool and beautiful sleeping face had a hint of tiredness and flush, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly, as if she was having some uneasy dream.

In this marriage, she sacrificed her innocence and preserved the academy.

And he himself has gained the key to the future.

Zhao Chen'an quietly got up, dressed, and left the bridal chamber alone without disturbing anyone.

As dawn broke, the morning breeze carried a hint of coolness.

Without the slightest hesitation, he walked straight toward the palace.

……

The Imperial Palace, the Imperial Study.

Eunuch Wei paced anxiously at the door, glancing into the hall every now and then.

Inside the Imperial Study, spiritual energy surged, and powerful yet chaotic auras continuously overflowed, causing the temperature of the entire hall to fluctuate wildly.

Emperor Zhao Daoting of the Great Zhou Dynasty sat cross-legged on a futon, his face solemn.

Around him, dragon-shaped phantoms sometimes swirled, and sometimes dissipated into countless points of light.

The threshold to the Dragon Transformation Realm was far more formidable than he had imagined.

Just then, a young eunuch rushed over.

"Chief Steward Wei, His Highness the King of Wei requests an audience."

Eunuch Wei waved his hand and lowered his voice:

"Can't you see His Majesty is in a critical state of seclusion? Let Prince Wei return first!"

"But……"

The young eunuch hesitated, "His Highness Prince Wei said he has some great news to report to His Majesty."

Before Eunuch Wei could reprimand him further, a slightly weary but authoritative voice came from inside the hall.

"Let him in."

It's Zhao Daoting.

Eunuch Wei's heart skipped a beat, and he dared not be negligent. He quickly and personally welcomed Zhao Chen'an inside.

Inside the inner hall, the spiritual energy still surged.

Zhao Daoting slowly opened his eyes, which were bloodshot, clearly from not sleeping all night and forcibly breaking through to a higher realm.

"Sixteenth Brother, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry?"

Seeing his father's appearance, Zhao Chen'an didn't waste any words and bowed directly.

"Your Majesty, I have come to present you with a congratulatory gift!"

Before he could finish speaking, a thought struck him.

hum!

A menacing halberd, entirely black and radiating an overwhelming aura of ferocity, appeared out of thin air in the center of the hall!

Nine lifelike black dragons coiled around the halberd, their eyes closed, yet exuding a terrifying pressure capable of devouring the mind!

In an instant, the air in the entire inner hall seemed to freeze!

The surging spiritual energy was instantly suppressed by this malevolent aura, becoming deathly still!

"This is……"

Zhao Daoting was still somewhat tired, but the moment he saw the halberd, he suddenly stood up!

He stared intently at the halberd, his breathing becoming extremely heavy, his face filled with disbelief and horror!

As the ruler of the Great Zhou Dynasty, how many treasures had he seen?

But none of them can compare to the halberd before us!

That mere presence was enough to send shivers down his spine, even for a half-step Dragon Transformation Realm expert like him...

"A...a Heavenly Grade Magic Weapon!"

Zhao Daoting's voice trembled as he stepped forward, reaching out his hand but hesitant to touch it, as if facing a sacred yet terrifying forbidden object.

He examined it carefully, stroking the cold patterns on the halberd, feeling the earth-shattering power it contained.

After a long while, he suddenly turned his head and fixed his gaze on Zhao Chen'an with an unprecedentedly intense intensity.

"This...this was also a gift from that immortal?"

Zhao Chen'an bowed as always, his attitude humble and sincere.

"Indeed. Your subject is unfortunate and lacks cultivation, thus unable to wield such a peerless divine weapon."

"Such a treasure can only truly shine in the hands of a peerless hero like my father, helping my Great Zhou to suppress the nation's fate and awe all directions!"

His words were perfectly worded, explaining the origin while also praising his father.

After hearing this, Zhao Daoting was stunned for a moment, then burst into a thunderous laugh!

"Hahaha! Good! Well said, Sixteen Lang!"

He grabbed the Nine Dragons Demon Halberd, and the violent demonic energy instantly assaulted his mind. However, he was not alarmed but delighted, and the dragon energy within his body surged, forcibly suppressing it.

Holding the divine weapon, Zhao Daoting felt that the bottleneck he had encountered when trying to break through to the Dragon Transformation Realm seemed to have loosened a bit!

"With this item, my chances of breaking through to the Dragon Transformation Realm will increase by at least 30%!"

"The day I emerge victorious from seclusion will be the day my Great Zhou Dynasty is promoted to an imperial dynasty!"

He looked at Zhao Chen'an with admiration and satisfaction.

"You have performed another extraordinary service. Tell me, what reward do you desire?"

Zhao Chen'an lowered his head.

"It is my duty to share the burdens of my father, and I dare not ask for any reward."

"You may not want it, but I cannot refuse to give it to you!"

Zhao Daoting looked at him meaningfully, a playful smile appearing on his face.

"Alright then, wait until your new queen has been married for a month..."

"After I emerge from seclusion, I will arrange a marriage for you!"

"You'll be satisfied!"

Yet another marriage!

Zhao Chen'an's heart skipped a beat, and a surge of joy welled up inside him.

Is Father Emperor going to make bestowing marriages a regular reward?

He quickly kowtowed and expressed his gratitude: "Your subject thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness!"

"Go! I must immediately go into seclusion to refine this treasure!"

Zhao Daoting waved his hand, already somewhat impatient.

"Wei Zhong!"

"Your servant is here!" Eunuch Wei hurriedly stepped forward.

"By imperial decree, effective immediately, I am entering seclusion! All matters of state will be discussed after I emerge from seclusion!"

"As you command!"

Zhao Chen'an respectfully took his leave and turned to leave the imperial study.

When he stepped out of the main hall and basked in the morning sunlight, he felt an unprecedented sense of ease.

Everything is moving in the best possible direction.

When they returned to the Prince of Wei's residence, it was still early.

Instead of returning to his own courtyard, he wandered aimlessly to the garden behind the palace, as if possessed.

In the distance, a faint, soft laugh could be heard.

Zhao Chen'an paused and looked in the direction of the sound.

In the garden pavilion, three stunningly beautiful figures were sitting together.

The principal wife, Wulanxue, was gentle and virtuous, carefully pouring tea for everyone, her face radiating a soft, maternal glow.

Concubine Li Qingluan, this once proud daughter of a military family, was now smiling sweetly, gesturing and telling some amusing story, which made Wulan Xue cover her mouth and chuckle.

The newcomer, Liu Ruoshuang, was still aloof, but her tense body had relaxed considerably. She listened quietly, occasionally picking up her teacup and taking a sip.

The morning light dappled through the eaves of the pavilion, bathing them in its glow. The three women, each with their own distinct and unparalleled beauty, created a harmonious and moving scene.

Zhao Chen'an stood at a distance, not going forward to disturb them.

An unprecedented sense of satisfaction and pride filled his chest.

These are all his women.

It was through his meticulous planning that he built his empire.

Soon, a fourth lady will be joining this place.

A subtle, unnoticed smile curved Zhao Chen'an's lips.