Chapter 237: Chapter 148: 1 Throne of Kings, All Immortal Kings, Come Receive Your Death

So.

Consequently, the price Wang Xiao had to pay was a bit smaller.

However.

A small price didn’t mean its effect was also small.

If used properly, it would be the prototype of a terrifyingly powerful Divine Technique.

"Sir, it’s my fault. I was useless and made you expend your Primordial Qi to help me," Shangguan Xiyue said, full of self-reproach.

Wang Xiao replied, "It’s nothing. Think of it as just an experiment. Don’t worry about it. For now, you should focus on familiarizing yourself with the Magic of the Immortal King Realm."

"The Immortal Kings in the Celestial Capital City won’t make a move so quickly. After you’ve familiarized yourself, they’ll make for perfect practice."

"Yes, Sir." Shangguan Xiyue nodded.

After Wang Xiao sent Shangguan Xiyue to her Cultivation to stabilize her new Realm, he also immersed himself in studying the Hand of Destiny.

Just like that.

The sun and moon cycled, and the stars shifted in the sky.

In the blink of an eye, three months passed since Wang Xiao’s Enlightenment.

For over three months, surprisingly, nothing happened.

The Celestial Capital City remained peaceful and calm, just as always.

However, while the common people felt nothing, the many Cultivators gathered in the Celestial Capital could feel the currents of an impending storm.

It was a tempest that felt ready to erupt at any moment.

「Celestial Capital, Fragrance Tower.」

As the tallest and most expensive restaurant in the Celestial Capital, it had always been packed with customers.

Even with a minimum charge as high as ten taels of Silver, it was normally impossible to get a table.

Besides the Fragrance Tower’s excellent food and wine, the most important factor was its location.

It was only a few miles from the Imperial City, and from the restaurant’s highest floor, one could even look out over the entire Imperial City!

In recent days, however, the Fragrance Tower was utterly deserted, with nary a guest in sight.

Only on the top floor were several figures seated.

These figures were a mix of men and women, old and young, each with a distinct appearance.

However, without exception, they all emanated faint yet immense fluctuations of power.

Within these fluctuations was the faint hint of the Heaven and Earth Laws!

If any other Cultivator were present, they would have instantly recognized that these people were, without exception, all long-famous Immortal Kings from various sects and schools!

"You all traveled thousands of miles from all over to reach the Celestial Capital. What, did you just come here to drink tea?!"

A figure in a black robe holding a teacup looked around at the others and laughed.

A faint black aura swirled around him.

When this black aura made contact with the air, it produced a sound like corrosive acid.

"Old Poison, haven’t you been here for two months yourself? Why haven’t you made a move? Could it be you’re afraid?"

A scholar, holding a folded fan, fanned himself leisurely.

He, of course, knew why the others hadn’t made a move; they were all worried that if they struck first, they would just be doing all the hard work for someone else to reap the reward.

After all, an Immortal King capable of Enlightenment was bound to be extraordinarily powerful.

The first one to attack would likely just become a stepping stone for the others.

"Blessed Infinite Celestial Venerable," began a Daoist in a worn-out Daoist Robe. "I believe we should stop scheming against each other. If we delay any longer, it will be troublesome once the Sovereign of Yongchang adapts to that wisp of Dao Charm. He will only be harder to kill then!"

"Fellow Daoist Chunyang is right. Instead of just wasting our time here, why don’t we all strike at once? Then it will be a matter of skill to see who can kill the Sovereign of Yongchang!" declared a man in white robes with a sharp sword strapped to his waist.

A powerful Sword Qi, sharp and piercing, radiated from his entire being.

Everyone present knew that only the one who ultimately killed the Sovereign of Yongchang could seize the Law from his being and prove their own Dao.

Thus, they were all waiting for someone else to make a move, hoping to seize the opportunity to deal a fatal blow to the Sovereign of Yongchang themselves.

But none of them were fools, and none would willingly let another take advantage of them.

"That’s what I was thinking. There’s no need to delay any longer!"

"You are all famous figures in your own right. Don’t make me look down on you. If no one is going to make a move, we might as well all just go home."

"Amitabha. As the saying goes, if I do not enter Hell, who will? If all of you are willing to strike together, then I am willing to lead the charge!"

Just as the assembly of Immortal Kings was discussing how to enter the Imperial City, kill Wang Xiao, and use his Law to achieve their own Enlightenment, a brilliant golden light suddenly erupted from the direction of the Imperial Palace.

ROAR!

Along with a series of thunderous dragon roars, the entire Celestial Capital began to shake violently.

All the Immortal Kings were startled and whipped their heads around to look.

They saw that from the four corners of the distant Imperial City, Nine-Clawed Golden Dragons were suddenly flying out one after another.

From each corner, two golden dragons soared into the sky!

With a deafening rumble, a massive fissure suddenly split open in the very center of the Imperial City.

Yet another Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon soared out from the fissure, flying into the nine heavens!

In that instant.

Nine golden dragons shot straight into the clouds.

And beneath them, they were pulling a White Jade Arena that spanned dozens of miles.

The White Jade Arena shimmered with Divine Light, filled with an indescribable atmosphere as it hung high in the sky.

Immediately after.

A set of mountain-like White Jade Steps suddenly rose from the fissure.

Then, with incredible speed, it climbed higher and higher, step by step, leading straight to the White Jade Arena hanging in the sky!

These White Jade Steps were like a jade pillar holding up the sky, appearing before everyone’s eyes in an instant.

Vast Divine Light and myriad auspicious colors cascaded down from it!

Amidst the swirling mists, it was filled with the profound aura of the Law, striking deep into the souls of all who witnessed it.

"What... is this?!"

The eyes of the Immortal Kings flashed wildly as they all left the Fragrance Tower and shot into the air.

They knew this had to be the work of the Sovereign of Yongchang.

Just as they were reeling in shock and suspicion, a majestic Celestial Sound, like a clap of thunder, suddenly boomed down from the White Jade Arena, sweeping out in all directions.