Chapter 206 - 205: Emperor Xia’s Trump Card

Chapter 206: Chapter 205: Emperor Xia’s Trump Card

Zheng Zhicang’s words gave Xia Wuyang an idea. While he had little need for Spirit Level Breakthrough Miracle Treasures, he had a great demand for Spirit Level Ordinary Miracle Treasures.

Moreover, according to Zheng Zhicang, among the Miracle Treasures Emperor Xia had seized from the Luo River Secret Realm back then, there were even Spirit Level Special Miracle Treasures—which was something Xia Wuyang also needed.

’Emperor Xia has yet to advance to the True Monarch Realm, so naturally, he can’t use these Spirit Level Miracle Treasures. But I’ll soon be able to break through to the True Monarch Realm myself, with basically no bottlenecks. I’ll need these things by then.’

"Since he hasn’t stepped into the True Monarch Realm, what trump cards does Xia Shengming have? He shouldn’t be able to hold onto the Emperor’s throne with just his Super Grade Perfection Cultivation, right?" Xia Wuyang pressed.

Zheng Zhicang thought for a moment, then said in a grave voice, "Based on what I know and have inferred, Emperor Xia has at least five Spiritual Artifacts: the High Level Spiritual Artifact, Dragon Pattern Sword; the High Level Spiritual Artifact, Purple Gold Crown; the Middle Level Spiritual Artifact, Mountain and River Seal; the Middle Level Spiritual Artifact, Profound Turtle Shell Armor; and the Middle Level Spiritual Artifact, Flying Phoenix Hairpin... The Dragon Pattern Sword and Mountain and River Seal are for Attack; the Purple Gold Crown protects the soul; the Profound Turtle Shell Armor protects the body and True Qi; and the Flying Phoenix Hairpin is a flight-type Spiritual Artifact."

"Sss..." Xia Wuyang couldn’t help but gasp. ’To think Emperor Xia has so many treasures on him. As expected of one of the greatest Emperors in Fallen Dragon Land; he has so many trump cards.’

However, Xia Wuyang soon thought of something. "Xia Shengming hasn’t advanced to True Monarch yet, has he? He’s bonded with so many Spiritual Artifacts. Can he even use them properly? Isn’t he afraid of being drained dry by them?"

"Xia Shengming carries a great deal of Spirit Medicine. If he needs to use his blood essence to activate a Spiritual Artifact, he immediately replenishes himself with it. Most of that Spirit Medicine was obtained from the Luo River Secret Realm," Zheng Zhicang explained. "Although it’s costly, he can still unleash nearly half of a Spiritual Artifact’s might, which is astonishingly effective at critical moments."

Xia Wuyang laughed in fury. ’To think that the things my mother, the Empress, prepared for me all those years ago have become Xia Shengming’s trump cards.’

’After learning about the effects of the five Spiritual Artifacts, Xia Wuyang grew even more determined. If I can get my hands on them, I’ll have no shortage of Spiritual Artifacts once I reach the True Monarch Realm.’

"What about Spirit Talismans?" Xia Wuyang asked again.

Zheng Zhicang said, "Xia Shengming has even more Spirit Talismans—nearly a hundred of them. Most are Low Level Spirit Talismans, with a small portion being Middle Level and High Level Spirit Talismans, covering Attack, Defense, support... they are all from the Great Xia Royal Family’s accumulation over many years. With these Spirit Talismans alone, he could potentially kill an ordinary True Monarch. So, even though Xia Shengming hasn’t achieved the True Monarch Realm, his array of Spiritual Artifacts and Spirit Talismans makes him no less formidable than a True Monarch."

Xia Wuyang fell silent. ’It seems my caution was justified. For an Empire with a legacy of several thousand years, the hidden depths of the Great Xia Royal Family are truly unfathomable.’

’Spirit Level Treasures, which are trump cards for the likes of the Thief Demon and Xuan Nu Palace, are something Emperor Xia has in bulk, and they’re high-Level ones at that.’

’It seems I’ll need to prepare more. I also have to keep raising my Cultivation Realm. I must at least reach the Cultivation and strength of the True Monarch Realm. Only then will I be qualified to face Emperor Xia head-on.’

’Otherwise, with all the trump cards that old bastard has prepared, he’ll be incredibly difficult to defeat.’

"How many True Monarchs are there guarding the Great Xia Royal Family?"

Xia Wuyang asked again. This was a crucial point. When he finally moved against Emperor Xia, these old ancestors of the Great Xia Royal Family might also intervene.

Zheng Zhicang lowered his voice. "Originally, there were two True Monarch ancestors watching over us: a Three Spirits True Monarch and a Two Spirits True Monarch. However, the Two Spirits True Monarch was severely wounded by a True Monarch from an enemy empire during the fight for the Luo River Secret Realm decades ago. He died not long after, leaving only the Three Spirits True Monarch."

"However, that Three Spirits True Monarch is already over nine hundred years old and not far from the end of his lifespan. He was also injured many years ago and has never fully recovered. He has taken action less and less over the years, with his most recent move being during the struggle for the Luo River Secret Realm. Still, this Three Spirits True Monarch is Xia Shengming’s direct ancestor and even taught him for many years. If Your Highness were to clash with Xia Shengming, he would most likely take Xia Shengming’s side."

Xia Wuyang’s heart tightened. A Three Spirits True Monarch, even one nearing the end of his life, was still a Three Spirits True Monarch.

If he were to take action, his might would be unimaginable.

’Moreover, even Emperor Xia has that many trump cards; it goes without saying that this ancestor of the Great Xia would have even more.’

This made Xia Wuyang all the more cautious. ’When I eventually move against Xia Shengming, I will have to be exceptionally careful. I can’t afford to fail due to some careless oversight.’

However, the fact that this Great Xia ancestor couldn’t make a move lightly also brought a slight sense of relief. An ancestor who was grievously wounded and wouldn’t act rashly was much less of a deterrent.

"What about the other Princes and Princesses? Do they have any powerful trump cards?" Xia Wuyang thought of something else and couldn’t help but ask.

Zheng Zhicang took out a dossier and handed it to Xia Wuyang. "This is the information I’ve compiled on the other Princes and Princesses."

Xia Wuyang took it and looked through it carefully. It contained detailed records of each Prince and Princess’s faction, Cultivation, and potential treasures, some of which was new information even to Xia Wuyang.

Flipping to the end, Xia Wuyang suddenly sneered. "It seems many people are coveting my position as Crown Prince, seeing how much they’ve prepared."

"But compared to Your Highness’s current strength, it’s nothing," Zheng Zhicang offered some flattery, then continued, "If Your Highness wishes to deal with Xia Shengming, it would be best to proceed with caution. Besides his own strength and the Royal Family’s ancestor, he has controlled the Imperial Court for nearly a century, and his roots run deep. Most of the garrison commanders in the various regions were promoted by him, and over seventy percent of the loyal officials in the court are loyal to him. If you wish to make a move against him, it will require a long-term strategy."

Xia Wuyang closed the dossier and looked up at the pitch-black night sky. Emperor Xia and the power he commanded were like this pitch-black sky, weighing down heavily upon him. To tear down this veil of darkness, he still had much more to prepare.

’Only now, after so many years in the Imperial Palace, do I finally see the full picture of my adversary. He’s even more formidable than I imagined. My preparations haven’t been a waste, but they’re still insufficient.’

’I need to prepare more. I need greater Cultivation and strength.’

’My chances of victory aren’t high now, but once I break through to the True Monarch Realm, I can combine my various Combat Techniques, Secret Techniques, Spiritual Artifacts, and Spirit Talismans... A battle with Emperor Xia wouldn’t be entirely out of the question.’

’The more time that passes, the more it will be to my advantage.’

With his Supreme Talent Seven-Aperture Exquisite, Xia Wuyang’s strength was always advancing by leaps and bounds. A single day of hard cultivation for him was equivalent to dozens of days—or even longer—for an ordinary person.

At this rate, it wouldn’t be long before he possessed the strength to crush Xia Shengming.