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Lan He's voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the venue, carrying a composure beyond his years.

"River!"

Lan Zhan gave a low shout, his eyes flashing with worry and urgency, "This has nothing to do with you, don't be reckless!"

Elder Mo Yun's icy gaze also fell on Lan He, filled with scrutiny and a hint of surprise: "Oh? Do you know what winning the Hundred Dynasties War means? It means that you will surpass all the young prodigies of the Eastern Xuan Region in the past twenty years and ascend to that one and only throne."

"The champions of recent years have all been the Tianyuan Dynasty, the top of the ten super dynasties. You... do you really have that ambition?"

"I understand."

Lan He responded calmly, his gaze open and honest, "It is precisely because it is difficult that sincerity is revealed. The elder tested me with this, and I will respond with this. This is not to show off, but as a son, I am willing to share my father's burdens, and also to seek a fulfilling path for myself."

He paused, then said in a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant, "As for whether I can do it, that's something for me to worry about. At least for now, I dare to accept the challenge."

As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Moyun gave him a deep look, his gaze sharp as if trying to pierce through his appearance and reach the depths of his soul.

After a moment, she slowly said, "Good, that's bold. Since you agreed to it yourself, then it shall be so. The day the Hundred Dynasties War ends will be the day our two families' feud is settled."

She said no more, the chill emanating from her completely dissipated, and the suffocating pressure gradually dissipated, restoring clarity to the sky. She turned to Ling Qingzhu and said, "Qingzhu, let's go."

"Yes, Uncle-Master."

Ling Qingzhu responded softly, took light steps, and followed Elder Mo Yun as they transformed into two streaks of light, returning to Tingxue Pavilion.

However, in the instant she turned to leave, her clear, glass-like eyes lingered on Lan He for a fleeting moment, almost imperceptibly.

When she first met him, the exclamation she uttered made her categorize him with those ordinary philanderers.

But just now, when the young man stepped forward and accepted those almost impossible and demanding conditions, his composure and sense of responsibility were completely different from her previous impression.

His frivolity may only be a facade; deep down, this young man possesses a rare sense of fortitude and responsibility.

The thought flashed through her mind without leaving much of a trace, but it did give her a completely different impression of the young prince of the Immortal Dynasty.

Only after the two figures disappeared did the entire Prince's mansion seem to be relieved of a great burden, and a long-suppressed sigh of relief resounded.

Lan Feng and Lan Ying quickly arrived at Lanhe Courtyard.

"He'er, you..."

Lan Feng looked at his nephew, hesitant to speak, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Lan Ying was so anxious she stomped her feet: "Are you crazy? The champion of the Hundred Dynasties War! Do you know how difficult that is? The champions of the Tianyuan Dynasty have always been at the Sixth Yuan Nirvana Realm, and you're only at the Yuan Dan Realm right now, a full four major realms apart!"

How can you possibly catch up?

Lan Zhan also landed from the sky, standing in front of Lan He. He placed a large hand heavily on Lan He's shoulder, his tone grave: "You don't need to do this. I will handle my own affairs."

Lan He felt the warmth and strength from his father's hand, raised his head, and smiled with relief: "Father, I'm not acting entirely out of passion. The Hundred Dynasties War is a path I'm meant to take. Since I'm going to take it, why not set my sights higher? Besides..."

His eyes flickered slightly, and he lowered his voice: "I know what I'm doing, and... I'm not entirely without confidence."

These words were vague, but Lan Zhan and Lan Feng, being people of their stature, immediately understood the implied meaning.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of surprise in each other's eyes. They knew Lan He had good talent, but to win the Hundred Dynasties War in two years, it would require much more than just "good talent."

Could it be that this kid... is hiding something else?

Lan Zhan's expression shifted slightly. He glanced at Lan He and quietly transmitted his voice, saying, "Your father and your uncle know you've been hiding your cultivation level, but you're still a bit short of the initial stage of the Qi Creation Realm. It will be extremely difficult for you to cross over to the Creation Realm and reach the Sixth Yuan Nirvana Realm in two years..."

"Let's go back to the manor first, and I'll think of something else..."

Lan He sensed the concern and gravity in his father's voice transmission, and felt a warmth in his heart. He quietly replied in voice transmission, "Father, rest assured, I know what I'm doing, and I'm not just saying this."

He did not reveal the matter of devouring the ancestral symbol, as it was too shocking and involved his future secrets, and could not be easily exposed.

In theory, as long as one does not use the power of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol in person, even ordinary Life and Death Profound Realm experts would find it difficult to detect its existence.

However, it's hard to say about top experts like those at the Reincarnation Realm. Later, when Lin Dong joined the Dao Sect and possessed the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, it was only the Reincarnation Realm sect leader, Ying Xuanzi, who saw through his disguise.

Lan Zhan looked at his son deeply. Seeing that his eyes were clear and firm, and that he did not seem to be faking it, he felt relieved, nodded, and did not ask any more questions.

"Alright, let's leave it at that for now."

Lan Feng spoke up at the right moment, breaking the somewhat heavy atmosphere. He patted Lan He on the shoulder and said solemnly, "He'er, no matter what your thoughts are or what you rely on, since you have accepted this agreement in public, your uncle and the entire royal family will be your strongest support."

He turned to Lan Zhan and said in a deep voice, "Second brother, you have just broken through to the Life Profound Realm and still need to stabilize your realm. I will personally oversee He'er's cultivation and mobilize all available resources."

Lan Zhan cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your trouble, Your Majesty."

"We're family, no need for formalities."

Lan Feng waved his hand and said, "He'er, come with me. Let's go to the royal treasury and pick out some useful items. Ying'er, you come too, let's see what's suitable."

Lan Ying, who had been somewhat worried, immediately brightened up upon hearing this and said, "Yes, Father!"

Lan He readily agreed, saying, "Thank you, Uncle."

The group left the War King's Mansion and headed straight for the heavily guarded forbidden area deep within the palace: the Royal Treasury.

The entrance to the secret vault is located underground in an ancient hall, shrouded by multiple arrays, and guarded by several elderly men with obscure auras hidden in the shadows.

Lan Feng personally took out the token and successively opened several restrictions that were flashing with spiritual light. Only then did a heavy black iron gate open silently, revealing a space inside that was much larger than expected.

The interior is softly lit, and the air is filled with a rich sense of vitality and the scent of time.

On rows of shelves made of an unknown metal, various treasures were neatly arranged: spiritual armor with a restrained radiance, rare spiritual medicines sealed in jade boxes, Nirvana Pills piled up like mountains, and jade slips and scrolls radiating ancient energy.

"You may use the Nirvana Elixir here as needed, but remember to proceed gradually and do not be greedy for quick results and damage your foundation."

Lan Feng pointed to the most dazzling area of ​​pills and said, "You can choose the rest yourself. The left side is the cultivation techniques and martial arts area, and the right side is the spiritual treasures and rare items area."

Lan Ying couldn't contain herself any longer and ran straight to the Spirit Treasure Zone, where she was more interested in the dazzling treasures.

Lan He headed straight for the martial arts and cultivation techniques area. With the Devouring Ancestral Symbol in his possession, he no longer needed to change his main cultivation technique. His most pressing need was to acquire sufficiently powerful offensive and defensive methods to transform his rapidly increasing cultivation level into real combat power.

His gaze swept across the surrounding shelves and quickly settled on two cyan jade slips placed side by side in the more central area.

The jade tablet is warm and smooth, with a subtle, flowing light, and is inscribed with ancient and simple characters:

Taiqing Skywalk: A superior martial art of creation.

Taiqing Dividing Light Sword: Superior Creation Martial Art

Side note: These two methods originate from the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace and are a legacy given to the royal family by the elders in the past. They are not the core true teachings, but they are still of superior quality. They require pure Yuan power and extremely high comprehension.

"A superior martial art of creation..."

A glint of light flashed in Lan He's eyes. The cultivation system of the Tianxuan Continent was different from other places, and the classification of martial arts ranks had its own rules.

Ordinary martial arts from the first to the ninth rank are the mainstream techniques used by cultivators below the Creation Realm.

Once one enters the three realms of Form Creation, Qi Creation, and Transformation, the martial arts of Transformation are the ones that can truly unleash the power of one's cultivation.

Creation martial arts are divided into three grades: superior, middle, and inferior. The two "superior creation martial arts" in front of us are already top-tier items in this category, with power far exceeding the ordinary, enough to give cultivators a great advantage among those of the same level.

As for the spiritual martial arts that go even further, those are powers that only Nirvana Realm experts can control, and are currently beyond his reach.

At this moment, Lan Feng walked over and, seeing his gaze fixed on the two jade slips, nodded and said, "Good eye. These two martial arts are indeed top-tier choices among the martial arts techniques in the treasury, but they are also quite difficult to cultivate, requiring extremely high levels of comprehension and control. Are you confident?"

"My nephew is willing to give it a try."

Upon hearing this, Lan He's tone was calm yet firm. With the Devouring Ancestral Symbol in hand, the refined Yuan Power he produced was extremely pure and refined, making it the perfect match for martial arts that required precise control.

"Okay, having confidence is a good thing."

Lan Feng patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction and continued, "Would you like to take a look at the others? Pills, spiritual treasures, or the rare items section—perhaps there's something useful there too."

"Thank you, Uncle Xie."

Lan He shook his head and said, "My cultivation level is still shallow. I only want to focus on improving my cultivation level and martial arts skills first. It's not too late to choose when I need to."

Upon hearing this, Lan Feng's eyes showed even greater admiration: "Not arrogant or impatient, knowing how to make choices, He'er, you have indeed grown up. Alright, it's as you wish."

Subsequently, Lan He used a large amount of Nirvana Pills, as well as some rare spiritual herbs to nourish spiritual power and accelerate the recovery of Yuan power, while Lan Ying chose a spiritual treasure bracelet.

After making their selections, the two left the secret vault with Lan Feng.

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