The greatest saint of all time!

Chapter 32 Empty-handed

Lu Tianxing is at the Heavenly Origin Realm, but his body is actually severely depleted.

I saw him once before in front of the Imperial Study.

Lu Xuan could clearly sense the decline of Lu Tianxing's vital energy.

Logically speaking, a Kaiyuan Realm expert of his age should be in his prime.

I don't know what caused it.

"This...is absolutely priceless!"

Shen Qiansan was so excited that his face turned completely red.

Doubling the concentration of spiritual energy can also prolong life?

If this were put up for auction, it would be even more outrageous than that Soul Condensation Breakthrough Pill.

After all, pills are one-time use items, and at most they can only create one Soul Platform Realm cultivator, but this Spirit Gathering Array can be used for a long time.

"Your Highness is truly a divine being!"

Shen Qiansan praised sincerely.

He had initially worried that His Highness's gift wouldn't be substantial enough, but now it seemed that he had been short-sighted.

With this, not only will the emperor be delighted, but His Highness will also have a great show of face in front of that sect elder!

"Alright, stop flattering me."

Lu Xuan stood up, straightened his sleeves, and a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes.

"Get the car ready."

"Go to the palace and give Father a proper birthday celebration."

"While I'm at it, I'll also go and meet Elder Chi Huo of the Zi Yang Sect..."

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In front of the Golden Palace of the Great Yan Imperial Palace.

Today, the palace is decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and red silk is laid on the ground, creating a festive and peaceful atmosphere.

Thousands of imperial guards, clad in golden armor and wielding long spears, stood in orderly rows on both sides of the imperial road, exuding an imposing aura.

Inside the Golden Palace, distinguished guests and powerful figures gathered.

Emperor Lu Tianxing of the Great Yan Dynasty, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, sat upright on the dragon throne, looking radiant and inviolable.

To his lower left sat Elder Chi Huo from the Zi Yang Sect.

This man was dressed in a fiery red Taoist robe, with red hair and beard, and exuded a scorching aura. Even just sitting there quietly, he made people feel as if they were facing a volcano about to erupt.

In the lower right corner are important court officials such as Prime Minister Lin Ruofu and General Wang Ji.

The auspicious hour had arrived. Grand Eunuch Wei Jiuqian, holding a whisk, stepped forward, and his sharp, melodious voice instantly resounded throughout the entire venue.

"The auspicious hour has arrived! Ministers and princes, present your gifts!"

The first to take the stage was naturally Crown Prince Lu Heng.

He straightened his clothes, held a brocade box, and quickly walked up to the hall, where he knelt down respectfully.

"Your subject Lu Heng respectfully wishes Your Majesty boundless happiness and longevity!"

"Your Majesty, I have specially sought out a thousand-year-old blood coral from the East Sea, wishing you good health and longevity!"

As the brocade box was opened, a coral, entirely crimson and as if cast from fresh blood, was revealed to everyone, emanating a faint spiritual aura.

Although this blood coral is precious and has a calming effect, it can only be described as mediocre and has nothing particularly outstanding.

Lu Tianxing glanced at it indifferently and nodded slightly.

"Your Highness is very kind; here is a reward."

His attitude was neither warm nor cold.

Clearly, they weren't very interested in the gift.

Lu Heng's heart tightened, but he had no choice but to bow and thank the emperor before retreating.

After all, the Crown Prince has to support a whole bunch of Shadow Guards, so he's really quite poor.

Next up was the sixth prince, Lu Ming.

This prince, who was usually favored by the emperor, was dressed in his finest attire today and presented a genuine work of the previous dynasty's master painter, "Ten Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains".

Although the meaning is good and the painting is superb, martial arts are the ultimate principle, and calligraphy and paintings are just embellishments. Its value is not even as high as the prince's blood coral.

Lu Tianxing also said a few words indifferently and had someone put it away.

Subsequently, several princes presented their gifts, all of which were similar and nothing particularly amazing.

Until General Wang Ji stepped forward.

The iron-willed general strode forward, knelt on one knee, and spoke in a booming voice.

"Your subject, Wang Ji, respectfully wishes Your Majesty a long life!"

"I have no great treasures, except for the Overlord Spear, which I captured a month ago when I led my army to a great victory over the border troops of the Great Chu and seized as their prized possession!"

"This is offered to Your Majesty, wishing that the Great Yan Dynasty's military fortunes will prosper and that all under Heaven will submit!"

As soon as he finished speaking, two guards carried a long spear that was entirely black and exuded a terrifying aura into the hall.

This spear weighs three hundred jin (approximately 150 kg), and its tip faintly glows with blood-red light; it is a rare and superior spiritual weapon.

"good!"

A glint flashed in Lu Tianxing's eyes, and he couldn't help but shout.

"General Wang is incredibly brave! This is exactly the kind of gift I've been waiting for!"

"This spear exudes a murderous aura that will surely boost the fortunes of our Great Yan Kingdom!"

Compared to those flashy treasures, these important weapons seized from enemy countries on the battlefield better demonstrate the power of the Great Yan Kingdom and are more in line with the emperor's wishes.

Moreover, high-grade spiritual artifacts are themselves extremely precious treasures.

All the civil and military officials and envoys from various countries cheered and looked at Wang Ji with awe.

After Wang Ji stepped down, it was Prime Minister Lin Ruofu's turn.

He bowed to the emperor upon his birth.

"Your humble servant, Lin Ruofu, respectfully wishes Your Majesty a long and prosperous life!"

"This old minister has by chance obtained a rare treasure of heaven and earth, called the Seven-Colored Glazed Cup."

"This cup is made from the ten-thousand-year-old Xuanbing marrow from the far north, supplemented with rare minerals, and was polished by several master craftsmen over three years."

"At night, just a trace of spiritual energy is needed to release a seven-colored glow, which is not only beautiful but also has the effect of calming the mind and removing inner demons."

Lin Ruofu waved his hand gently.

A shimmering, crystal-clear glass cup floated in mid-air.

After a wisp of spiritual energy was infused into it, the glass lamp indeed emitted a dazzling seven-colored light, illuminating the entire Golden Palace in a dreamlike state.

"Such an exquisite treasure!"

"Such a beautiful and exquisite thing exists in this world; it's simply a masterpiece of nature!"

The concubines and civil and military officials present all exclaimed in amazement.

Even Elder Chi Huo, who had always maintained an indifferent expression, couldn't help but take a second look at the seven-colored glazed lamp.

Lu Tianxing gazed at the glass lamp, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes, and a smile appeared on his face, but in reality... his heart was completely clear.

It may be beautiful, but it's ultimately just a decorative item.

The so-called calming the mind and eliminating inner demons have negligible effect on experts like them at the Heavenly Origin Realm.

Lin Ruofu was showing off his wealth, demonstrating the Lin family's resources, but he was unwilling to offer a treasure that could enhance the royal family's power.

His intentions are obvious to everyone.

But on the surface, Lu Tianxing smiled faintly.

"You've gone to great lengths, Prime Minister. This item is indeed exquisite."

"reward."

Lin Ruofu thanked him and left, but his gaze intentionally or unintentionally swept over Lu Xuan in the corner.

He was quite curious to see what decent thing this useless prince, who had been banished from the palace, could produce.

Ever since Lin Ruofu connected Lu Xuan with that mysterious master, he began to pay attention to the Third Prince, who was originally virtually invisible.

"Next, Prince Lu Xuan will present his gift."

Wei Jiuqian's voice rang out again.

All eyes instantly turned to the silent, black-robed youth.

Lu Xuan remained calm, ignoring the strange looks from the crowd, and slowly walked forward.

Unlike the others, he didn't carry a brocade box or anything like that; instead, he walked to the center of the main hall empty-handed.