Divine King of Honour

Chapter 123 A Two-Year Pact

Too shocking!

Everyone deeply inhaled a breath of cold air, their eyes filled with astonishment.

The power of Xu Nian's hammer was simply terrifying; it even shattered the Xuan Iron-made long spear. How much strength would it take to do that?

"Xu Nian, Xu Nian..."

After a moment of silence, a series of frenzied shouts erupted from the crowd, and Xu Nian's name completely resounded throughout the venue.

Sitting in the stands, Chen Yao looked at the figure in the arena, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

She had not expected that the boy she had met at the icy waterfall would become the number one talent of East Field County.

Leng Yanran also quietly watched Xu Nian on the field, a hint of a daze in her eyes.

Although she had thought of Xu Nian winning first place in the Academy competition, she had never imagined that he would win so brilliantly.

Indeed, at this moment, Xu Nian was exceptionally radiant, with a hundred thousand spectators cheering for him. Even some of the students at Tianhen Academy were deeply impressed by Xu Nian's strength.

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As for Xu Nian himself, he wasn't too surprised.

In his view, winning this match was within reason, especially since not everyone had mentors like Bai Tianhan and Emperor Ye Tian.

"Haha, what an exciting battle, I didn't expect that our East Field County would produce such a genius," declared Prefectural Governor Chen Tiansheng, standing up and laughing heartily.

"Whoosh!"

Chen Tiansheng's figure flashed, crossing a distance of hundreds of meters, and appeared directly in front of Xu Nian. Experience more on empire

Xu Nian was startled, as the speed Chen Tiansheng had just displayed was terrifying. He was certain that if Chen Tiansheng wanted to kill him, it would be done in an instant.

"I have seen Lord Governor!" Xu Nian said with a respectful bow.

"No need to be formal!" Chen Tiansheng waved his hand and walked over, patting Xu Nian's shoulder, "Xu Nian, your performance this time has truly surprised me. Now I declare you the champion of this Academy competition, and in addition to the previously promised rewards, I will grant you exceptional admission to the Battle Mansion immediately. This is the Battle Mansion Token."

As he spoke, a golden token appeared in Chen Tiansheng's hand, which he handed over to Xu Nian.

At this moment, all hundred thousand spectators in the venue could no longer remain seated.

Exceptional admission! It was known that although the top eight could enter the Battle Mansion directly without an assessment, the precondition was that they had to break through to the Silver Moon Battle Sect realm because the very minimum standard to enter the Battle Mansion was to be at the Silver Moon Battle Sect or Silver Moon Body Sect.

But now, Xu Nian, still just a Nine-star Warrior, was granted exceptional admission by the Prefectural Governor, meaning Xu Nian would become the only person in hundreds of years to enter the Battle Mansion from the Star Realm.

This was an absolute honor. Just this fact alone was enough to make his name go down in history, and it also meant that Xu Nian's future status in the Battle Mansion was boundless.

All the spectators envied Xu Nian, yet none could feel the slightest bit of jealousy.

Xu Nian himself was slightly startled, then a helpless smile appeared on his face.

He had originally planned to try and break through in a month or two and then report to the Battle Mansion, but he hadn't expected the Prefectural Governor to be worried he might leave and thus pulled him into the Battle Mansion ahead of schedule.

"Thank you, Lord Governor," Xu Nian said, nodding his head in thanks.

Since he would join the Battle Mansion sooner or later, there was no real difference between joining sooner or later.

Seeing Xu Nian agree, Chen Tiansheng's face lit up with a brilliant smile. He said to Xu Nian, "Your Heaven Rank Technique and rare metal will be delivered to your residence by someone I assign. As for the three days of cultivation instruction I promised, you can come to the Governor Mansion anytime to find me. Just show the token I gave you."

"Okay!" Xu Nian nodded.

After Chen Tiansheng gave his instructions, he returned to his high seat.

Xu Nian then went back to his preparation area.

Afterward, there were no battles, just the announcement of the students' rankings and the academies' rankings, and without a doubt, Qinglin Academy surpassed Tianhen Academy, becoming the new leading academy of the year.

This also meant that the next academy competition would be held at Qinglin Academy.

After that, Xu Nian and Chen Xifeng returned to their residence.

Before long, the rewards for Xu Nian and his group were delivered.

Dugu Jingcheng received a Heavenly Rank Low Grade Sword Technique, while Xu Nian got a Heavenly Rank Low Grade Body Technique and a piece of the mysterious Glazed Ice Soul metal.

Xu Nian had initially planned to give the mysterious metal directly to Leng Yanran, but later, he asked the Emperor Ye Tian to help him refine the metal into a sharp sword.

The Glazed Ice Soul was already cold and crystal clear, and after being forged into a sword, it fully displayed its characteristics.

The entire sword was translucent like ice, and its edge was sharp enough to cut through hair, making it an absolutely peerless weapon. Most importantly, it had a bonus effect on attacks with Water Attribute, making it practically tailor-made for Leng Yanran.

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"Are you really not coming back with me?"

At the gate of Tianfeng City, Leng Yanran looked at Xu Nian and the other two and asked.

Xu Nian shook his head, and Chen Xifeng and Dugu Jingcheng followed suit.

Three days had passed since the academy competition, and during these three days, Chen Xifeng and Dugu Jingcheng had both already broken through to the Silver Moon Realm. Therefore, they chose to stay in Tianfeng City and report directly to the Battle Mansion.

Leng Yanran nodded, then looked at Xu Nian and said, "Xu Nian, come here, I want to talk to you for a moment."

After speaking, Leng Yanran took the initiative to walk aside.

Xu Nian followed her; it so happened that he also had something to say to Leng Yanran.

The two stood still in a secluded, uninhabited place outside the city, and Leng Yanran then spoke, "Xu Nian, do you remember when I told you not to go to the capital rashly?"

As soon as Xu Nian heard this, his expression solemnly tightened, and he nodded, saying, "I know, you said I would be in danger if I went."

"Yes, what if I told you this danger came from me, would you blame me?" Leng Yanran asked again, her eyes fixed on Xu Nian, with a hint of nervousness deep within them.

Hearing this, Xu Nian laughed and said, "I had already guessed as much, but why would I blame you?"

Leng Yanran was slightly taken aback, then a beautiful smile, icy features softening, appeared on her face as she said, "That's good, I will come looking for you in two years. If after two years, you still feel the same way, I'll accompany you to the capital, how does that sound?"

"Two years?" Xu Nian pondered for a moment and nodded, saying, "Alright, in two years, I'll come looking for you!"

Seeing Xu Nian's agreement, Leng Yanran's smile became even more brilliant, and she then turned to leave.

However, Xu Nian stopped her, handing her a long wooden case, "This is for you, open it when no one else is around."

Leng Yanran was puzzled and wanted to ask what it was.

But Xu Nian had already turned and left with Dugu Jingcheng and Chen Xifeng.

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In the sky, on the back of a Green-eyed Eagle.

Leng Yanran curiously opened the wooden case Xu Nian gave her just before he left.

As the case opened, a dazzling light shone out from it, and what caught her eye was a transparent and impeccably clear sword radiating an intense chill.

At first glance, Leng Yanran recognized it as an exceptional sword forged from the mysterious Glazed Ice Soul metal.

Leng Yanran stared at the sword for a full two hours, utterly absorbed.

The moment her fingers touched the cold blade, she smiled, a smile that was exceptionally brilliant and enchantingly charming.