Fantasy/Heroic: Heaven-Burning Divine Fire, Earthly Sovereign!

"Does Father think this will quell my displeasure?"

Yang Guang slammed his palm heavily on the table, grinding one corner of it to dust.

He got up to leave and go back to his room to rest.

Suddenly something fell from my sleeve.

Upon picking it up, I realized it was the scroll Ning Ke had given me during the day.

"What kind of gifts can a little girl possibly bring?"

Just as he was about to casually toss the thing aside, he suddenly saw it emit light.

A smartly dressed young woman suddenly appeared.

"The spirit of the Book of Mountains and Seas greets its master."

"The Secrets of Mountains and Seas, the Spirit of the Book?"

Although Yang Guang was well-traveled and knowledgeable, he had never seen such an object that could transform into a human.

And since it claims to be a book spirit, could it be the spirit of a treasure?

He had heard of some treasures that could develop sentience, but he had never heard of any sentience that could become human.

"What are you?"

"I possess the secret teachings of the mountains and seas, recording all events in the six realms of the world. I also have methods to help people fulfill their wishes and ensure that everything goes smoothly for them."

Shuxiang spoke of his abilities.

Yang Guang stared wide-eyed, somewhat incredulous.

"Does Ning Ke know of your existence?"

Suddenly he asked in a deep voice, then seemed to think it was unlikely.

If Ning Ke knew, she would never have given this to him.

"Only my master can unlock the secret technique, and only by unlocking the secret technique can one see me."

Shuxiang then delivered the speech she had prepared beforehand.

"I see. So, when I activate the secret technique, can other people also see you?"

Yang Guang asked in a deep voice, then turned his gaze to the two servants who were firing shots into the hall.

"Well... the love of books is unavoidable."

Upon hearing Shuxiang's words, Yang Guang smiled coldly, ordered Shuxiang to return to the Secret Manual of Mountains and Seas, and slowly walked to the outside of the main hall.

"You all saw it?"

"We...we didn't see anything!"

The servant on the left quickly explained.

"Sometimes, when you see things you shouldn't have seen, you can only blame your bad luck, you know?"

As soon as Yang Guang finished speaking, he grabbed both men by the throat with his left and right hands.

With a slight movement of his hand, two cracking sounds were heard as bones shattered. The throats of the two men were crushed, their bodies slumped, and they were lifeless.

After killing the two men, Yang Guang ordered his servants to handle the aftermath.

Then, when they went to the study, they summoned the fragrance of books once again.

He had intended to call Yang Su over to discuss the matter, but after thinking about it, he decided against it.

Yang Su could not easily contact him. Although the emperor had temporarily lifted his confinement, who knew if there were spies in the mansion?

Should we report this matter to someone else?

"Since you possess the secrets of mountains and seas and know everything in the world, tell me what I desire?"

Yang Guang was testing him.

He's not a fool who believes everything people say.

The origin of this item was suspicious, so he naturally had to inquire about it.

"Is my master testing me?"

"Just answer whatever I ask."

Yang Guang's voice turned cold, and spiritual energy gathered in his left palm.

He would immediately take action if the other party made the slightest mistake.

"What the master wants is... greater power."

Upon hearing Shuxiang's words, Yang Guang's eyes flashed with a sharp light, which then dimmed.

"So, how do you suggest I achieve this goal?"

Yang Guang continued to ask.

"Master is now a prince of the imperial court, second only to the emperor. Above him is only the emperor."

"But before that, one must become the crown prince. The current crown prince of the Sui Dynasty, Yang Yong, is weak and incompetent. He obtained the position purely because he was born early, and he cannot actually win the support of the people."

Shuxiang spoke eloquently, offering a simple analysis of the situation.

Yang Guang nodded repeatedly.

The reason he resented his elder brother was precisely this.

If this elder brother is truly talented, then he will accept it.

Unfortunately, he was a coward.

He only obtained the position of crown prince because he was the eldest son.

"How can I become the crown prince?" Yang Guang pressed.

"Yang Yong is favored by the emperor and is gradually eroding the remaining fortunes of the Northern Zhou and Southern Chen dynasties. He is now taking over the fortunes of the Sui dynasty."

"If this continues, once the time is right, Your Highness will have no chance of ascending the throne."

Shuxiang didn't answer, but continued speaking.

Yang Guang frowned, looking somewhat impatient.

"The solution actually lies with His Highness."

Before Yang Guang could ask, Shuxiang told him.

"On me?"

"Indeed, Your Highness is born with a heart of stone, destined to be an emperor, but you need some help."

"Speak quickly."

Upon hearing that he was appointed emperor, Yang Guang became excited and urged Shuxiang to continue.

"There is a treasure called the Luo Tian Pearl. If you can obtain this item and place it on His Highness's stone heart, you can transform this stone heart into the Heavenly Punishment Stone Heart."

"I will set up a formation within it, which will allow me to devour the fortune and destiny of Your Highness's other brothers and sisters."

"Although Yang Yong has acquired some minor techniques, he is no match for Your Highness."

"With good fortune upon him, even if your father, the current emperor, wants to make Yang Yong the crown prince, there will be changes in fate to hinder him."

"If you become emperor, the fortune of the world will become nourishment for Your Highness, helping you to become an eternal and supreme holy emperor, living as long as heaven and earth."

The bookish people try to exaggerate the power of their methods.

Yang Guang's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"Where is the Nara Dzi Bead?"

He had made up his mind that no matter where it was, he would get it.

He had no other choice.

Although this book spirit is somewhat strange, the method it describes doesn't seem bad.

You can give it a try.

"This item and my original body were in the secret room of the young princess's mansion, and were obtained by that young princess."

"She saw that this Luo Tian Pearl was beautiful, so she carried it with her. When she saw that I had no use for it, she gave it to Your Highness."

Shuxiang took the opportunity to praise Yang Guang once again.

It implies that only those with the right opportunity will obtain such a thing.

Although the young princess was the first to obtain it, she lacked the opportunity and therefore could neither open it nor see it.

"In her hands."

Yang Guang's face lit up with joy.

It turns out that it's easy to handle when it's in the hands of this young princess.

"You go back first."

Yang Guang shook the Secret Manual of Mountains and Seas and gave an order.

Shuxiang responded and returned to the room.

Having learned how to change his fate, Yang Guang felt much better.

He arrived at the main hall, instructed the steward to count out half of the gifts from earlier, and prepared the carriages and horses to travel to the princess's residence that very night.

Although the steward did not know what he wanted to do, Yang Guang had just killed two servants, so he dared not provoke him at this time and could only hurry to do it.

Ning Ke did not do nothing during the years she was in the human world.

Because of her special status and the need to cultivate demonic arts, she begged her family to provide her with a mansion.

When Empress Dugu learned of this, she ordered the construction of a princess's mansion specifically for Ning Ke to live in.

Palace servants were arranged to look after and manage the household.

The mansion was located just east of the Prince of Jin's residence, across several streets.

There is a curfew when it gets dark.

However, as the Prince of Jin, Yang Guang had no need to concern himself with such matters.

Eight carriages carrying gifts arrived outside the Princess's residence.