“Thud...”
“Holy crap...”
Lu Ming’s body slammed heavily onto the hard ground.
He cried out in pain, feeling as if his entire body was about to fall apart. Stars danced before his eyes, and his head was throbbing.
He couldn't help but shake his head and look up.
He was at the third rank of body refining and still felt like this. If it were anyone else, they would have been severely injured.
He hadn't expected this secret realm to have a flight restriction!
“Woof, woof! Waaah... Woof! My dog life is over...”
Lu Ming’s mouth twitched when he heard the voice.
Ignoring the pain, he didn't dare delay and ran toward the direction of Big Yellow’s screams.
At the same time, he summoned the Weapon Vault. With a thought, the vault transformed directly into a long-handled fishing net.
Seeing the falling Big Yellow, Lu Ming quickly reached out and extended the net, steadily catching the rapidly descending dog.
“Ouch... Wait, it doesn't hurt...”
After landing in the soft net, Big Yellow shook his dizzy head and muttered.
“Hahaha... I’ve caught a big fish! We’re eating well tonight!”
The still-dazed Big Yellow suddenly heard Lu Ming’s mocking laughter.
“How dare you! How dare you mock this Emperor!”
With a move like a carp leaping over the dragon gate, Big Yellow shot out of the net and lunged at Lu Ming!
“Woof, woof!”
After one exchange, Big Yellow screamed frantically. He was pinned belly-up on the ground by Lu Ming’s finishing move and rubbed vigorously against the dirt!
“I was wrong, Boss! I was wrong!”
Big Yellow wailed, repeatedly admitting his mistake.
Only then did Lu Ming stand up and release him.
“What the hell? This Emperor is at the peak Soul Transformation stage, yet I can't even beat you, a puny mid-stage Soul Transformation cultivator...”
Big Yellow stood up and shook the dust off his fur, muttering indignantly.
“I’m already at the late Soul Transformation stage!” Lu Ming said proudly.
“When did that happen? I never even saw you cultivate!” Big Yellow’s eyes were full of shock.
“After the effects of that damn Spirit Locking Fruit wore off, I reached the mid stage. Then, after killing that woman, my cultivation rose another minor level!”
While explaining to Big Yellow, Lu Ming also paid attention to their surroundings.
They were currently on a rocky plain. The place where he had fallen wasn't too jagged, otherwise his butt would have really suffered.
“So this is the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm?” Big Yellow asked, looking around.
Lu Ming nodded as he surveyed the area. The spiritual energy in this secret realm was more abundant than outside.
At the same time, a malevolent aura permeated the air, interfering with divine sense detection.
Other than that, nothing seemed particularly special.
“Aah! Aaargh!”
Just then, a series of screams echoed from not far away.
Worried it might be Wang Defa or the others, Lu Ming and Big Yellow hurried over.
A cultivator from the Tianqi Dynasty was lying on the rocks, screaming as blood spurted from both his head and his backside.
Lu Ming’s mouth twitched. This guy had it rough; he’d been hit in two spots.
The cultivator soon noticed them.
He looked at Lu Ming and the dog with a look of high alert.
“I’m warning you! I am the new Crown Prince of the Tianqi Dynasty!”
Lu Ming was speechless.
“Does being the new Crown Prince mean people can't laugh at you when you’re face-down in the dirt with blood everywhere?”
“Just because you’re the Crown Prince, does that make you a crab? Do you think you can just walk sideways wherever you want?”
“Was your face hit by a fly swatter or flattened by a millstone? It’s massive!”
The Crown Prince looked at Lu Ming in shock.
He had only stated his title. Was there any need for such a verbal lashing?
Seeing the Crown Prince’s humiliated expression, Big Yellow looked at Lu Ming with adoration.
Boss is so cool! He’s about to make the guy cry!
These are important points; I need to take notes.
The new Crown Prince opened his mouth, stammering, “Saint Lu, at least show some courtesy. No matter what, I am still the Crown Prince of the Tianqi Dynasty!”
Before Lu Ming could speak, Big Yellow stepped forward with a thuggish expression on his dog face.
“So what? If you don't like the sound of it, why don't you poke your ears blind!”
The Crown Prince: “...”
Is that even human speech? Wait, this is a damn dog!
Can a dog really be this arrogant?
Seeing that they didn't respect his status at all, a flash of murderous intent crossed his eyes.
No, I can't take them both on alone. Once I regroup with my people, I’ll kill them. For now, I have to endure!
Lu Ming gave Big Yellow a thumbs-up.
Big Yellow squinted his eyes happily, his tail wagging like a fan on high speed.
He understood; Boss was praising him!
“Saint Lu, why must you be so aggressive?”
Suddenly, a majestic voice sounded from behind them.
Lu Ming’s eyes flickered. He had sensed someone watching from the shadows long ago.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have stopped at just a few insults; he would have at least robbed the guy, if not killed him.
The last time, it was the Crown Prince who had organized the gathering to target him.
He had no good impression of the Tianqi Dynasty.
He turned around and saw Emperor Tianqi dressed in golden imperial robes.
“And you are?”
Although Lu Ming guessed the man's identity, it was their first meeting, so he asked to avoid any misunderstanding.
Emperor Tianqi flicked his sleeves and said proudly, “I am the Emperor of the Tianqi Dynasty!”
Lu Ming looked him up and down, then turned to Big Yellow.
“He doesn't have as much presence as our Little Chen.”
“Boss is right! Little Chen is the Xinghe Emperor. He has the word ‘Great’ in his title!” Big Yellow chimed in immediately.
“Impudent! How dare you be so disrespectful to my Father Emperor! Kneel and show respect!”
The Crown Prince, who had already scrambled behind Emperor Tianqi, shouted angrily.
Lu Ming laughed at the words.
“Your old man hasn't even said anything, yet you’re talking so much. What’s the matter? Are you more of an Emperor than your father?”
“Come, let me be a witness. Why don't you have your father abdicate right now so you can become the Emperor?”
“Nonsense! I have never had such a thought!” the new Crown Prince shouted in panic, his face turning pale.
He quickly turned to Emperor Tianqi to explain, “Father, I have no such intentions...”
“Tsk, tsk... A Crown Prince who doesn't want to be Emperor isn't a good Crown Prince. If you don't want the throne, why are you even holding the title?”
“You!” The Crown Prince’s teeth were nearly grinding to dust from anger.
Lu Ming thought to himself, 'I can't hit you, but can't I at least annoy you?'
If he could irritate the guy to death, it would be a huge profit!
Big Yellow watched Lu Ming with glowing eyes. He still had much to learn!
Emperor Tianqi’s fists inside his sleeves were clenched so tight they were almost sweating.
Fine! Good!! This brat doesn't show him any respect at all!
He then looked at the newly selected Crown Prince.
It seemed this temporary choice was indeed incompetent.
The enemy was mocking him like this, and he actually chose to endure it!
“As of now, your position as Crown Prince is revoked!” Emperor Tianqi snorted coldly.
The new Crown Prince—now just the Eighteenth Prince—was shell-shocked.
He had only just become the Crown Prince before they left!
It hadn't even been officially announced to the public yet! And now it was gone?
“Father...”
The Eighteenth Prince wanted to say more, but he fell silent upon seeing Emperor Tianqi’s icy gaze.
He turned his head and glared at Lu Ming with pure hatred. He had to kill this man!
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