Chapter 1596 - 1594: Great General Situ Xing

Chapter 1596: Chapter 1594: Great General Situ Xing

"The relationship between His Majesty the Demon King and the Great General is very close. I think only those who gain the Great General’s approval could possibly become the Demon King’s ideal son-in-law!" Murong Xingguang said.

Ling Feng looked at Murong Xingguang somewhat strangely, "You didn’t come just to tell me this news, did you?"

"I don’t want to be the Demon King’s son-in-law, but I find Xue Wuheng irritating!" Murong Xingguang shrugged and said, "Besides... if possible, I will need Brother Ling’s help at that time!"

"Need my help?" Ling Feng looked at Murong Xingguang, "For what matter?"

"This can wait until Brother Ling becomes the Demon King’s son-in-law!" Murong Xingguang said in a somber tone, "By then, it’ll be something that will definitely be a breeze for Brother Ling!"

Ling Feng cupped his hands and said, "Well said, when the time comes, as long as it’s within my ability, I will definitely help you!"

"Then I wish you success in advance, Brother Ling!" Murong Xingguang said with a hearty laugh.

...

A day passed quickly, and the news that Xue Wuheng, Ling Feng, and Murong Xingguang were candidates for the Princess’s Husband had already spread throughout the Imperial Capital.

Everyone in the Imperial Capital believed that the Princess’s Husband could only be Murong Xingguang. Xue Wuheng was considered just a country bumpkin from a remote area, and Ling Feng was even more of a nobody. In terms of lineage and background, Murong Xingguang was the indisputable choice!

Even people from the Murong Family were sure that their Young Master would definitely be the Princess’s husband, as the other two had no competitiveness at all!

In the evening, as the Arc de Triomphe of the Imperial Capital opened, after a salvo of cannon fire, followed strains of string music.

"My God, the Great General is back!"

"The Great General has been stationed on the Abyssal Battlefield for a century, he seldom returns, right? Could something significant have happened again?"

"With the Great General on guard, what major event could occur? I think it might be because of the Princess’s husband selection! After all, the Demon King and the Great General are very close friends..."

"That’s right, it must be about that! I’ve heard the Great General dotes on Her Royal Highness the Princess extremely, now there’s something interesting to see. It’s really not easy for those three to gain the Great General’s approval!"

...

Amid the anticipation of the crowd, a man clad in black armor appeared slowly outside the Arc de Triomphe, riding a massive demon cloud tiger.

Behind the Great General followed a convoy, in which a huge Black Dragon lay inside a cage, its limbs shackled with giant chains. Although it was inside the cage, the overwhelming sense of pressure could still be felt by everyone present.

"Such a powerful aura from the Black Dragon, it must be of the Azure Sky Realm, right?" The crowd couldn’t help but murmur upon seeing the Black Dragon.

"First, take the Black Dragon to the Royal Beast Garden!" Situ Xing instructed before heading toward the Royal Palace Hall.

When Situ Xing arrived at the palace, the Demon King had already appeared, "My General Situ, you’ve kept me waiting for quite a while!"

Situ Xing knelt halfway on the ground, "Your humble servant, Situ Xing, pays respects to His Majesty the Demon King!"

"How many times have I told you, there’s no need for this between us!" The Demon King said with some helplessness.

Situ Xing said in a dignified tone, "It is a matter of rank, Your Majesty, acting otherwise might foster ambition among us, which is not good!"

The Demon King smiled wryly, "You, always like this. Was the journey smooth?"

"Everything was fine!" Situ Xing looked at the Demon King, "After years of being apart, Your Majesty looks much more worn! Please, Your Majesty, take care of yourself, the Abyss Realm cannot lose you!"

The Demon King chuckled and said, "By the way, I’ve already prepared a feast, do help me take a look. I have selected three candidates for imperial son-in-law for the Princess, see which might be a good match for her!"

Situ Xing furrowed his brows, "What about the Princess’s opinion?"

"What opinion could she have?" The Demon King raised an eyebrow, "Men marry when grown, women marry when aged, she’s not young anymore, she should find a husband!"

Situ Xing laughed wryly, "Your Majesty, while that is true...don’t you think you’re rushing this? When I heard the news, I could barely react. Has something happened?"

The Demon King hesitated for a moment, then candidly said, "The Star Core is unstable again. I don’t know how much longer I can hold on. Once it erupts, I must maintain it, and by then... I’m afraid I won’t be able to look after Yunxuan. Finding her a support early is the last thing I can do for her as a father."

Situ Xing also sighed, as the Great General, he was deeply aware of the current situation in the Abyss Realm and naturally understood the Demon King’s current concern.

"Let’s not talk about these things!" The Demon King said with a smile, "I heard you prepared a great gift for me, I’m quite looking forward to it."

"Your servant has found the lair of the Demon Abyss Dragon!" Situ Xing said gravely, "And I’ve also captured an Abyssal Demon Dragon, which has been sent to the Royal Beast Garden."

A look of joy appeared on the Demon King’s face, "Really? That’s wonderful! The Abyssal Demon Dragons have attacked my Abyssal Court lands several times relying on the desolate land of the Abyssal Demon Abyss, if we don’t teach them a lesson, they really think the Abyssal Court is a pushover?"

The Demon King patted Situ Xing’s shoulder, "Alright, let’s not think too much today, tonight, we talk of romance, not state affairs!"

...

"Master Ling Feng, His Majesty the Demon King invites you to attend the banquet!" Shortly after the Great General entered the city, a guard from the Royal Court came to Ling Feng’s courtyard.

"Thank you!" Ling Feng cupped his hands towards the guard and followed behind them.

An hour later, Ling Feng had arrived at the Royal Palace Hall. At the entrance, he saw Murong Xingguang and Xue Wuheng.

Murong Xingguang smiled and nodded at Ling Feng, while Xue Wuheng snorted coldly, a hint of disdain in his eyes.

In Xue Wuheng’s mind, his only rival was Murong Xingguang, as for Ling Feng, he wasn’t even considered!

"The three of you, please enter!"

As the three of them stepped into the palace, a powerful pressure swept over them as if trying to crush their spines!

Step step step! Xue Wuheng staggered and almost fell to the ground, Murong Xingguang’s body also wobbled slightly but quickly steadied himself, while Ling Feng seemed unfazed by the pressure.

"Humph!" Xue Wuheng felt as though he had lost face, glaring viciously at Murong Xingguang and Ling Feng before taking a deep breath to regain his composure.

"An initial scare? Or the first test?" Ling Feng mused, stroking his chin. In truth, Ling Feng had also felt the pressure, but before entering the palace, he had already prepared himself mentally.

Passing through the palace, the three arrived at the banquet hall, where fairy music wafted softly and alluring aromas filled the air.