Within the Great Wei imperial palace, Ning Cangtian, along with Xu Chuan and Ning Youci, appeared in an instant.
Following them, more and more prodigies were teleported out of the ancient battlefield and appeared in the grand hall of the palace.
Most of them were in a daze, not understanding how they went from the ancient battlefield one moment to here the next.
After a long while, they recovered their senses, understood the current situation, and realized that their journey to the ancient battlefield had concluded.
However, compared to the nearly one hundred prodigies who entered, fewer than twenty stood in the hall.
This clearly illustrated the extreme danger of the ancient battlefield.
Yet, every surviving prodigy wore a smile of joy on their faces.
Although the journey was perilous, their gains were immense!
Their purpose for entering the ancient battlefield from the outset was not the task arranged by Ning Cangtian, but to seek opportunities for breakthroughs in their cultivation realms within the ancient battlefield!
Now that their objective was achieved, they were naturally overjoyed.
But not everyone was happy.
At this moment, Prince Zhenyuan, Liu Qi, standing below Ning Cangtian, had a somber expression, his gaze fixed on Xu Chuan in the hall.
There was no other reason than Xu Chuan had emerged alive from the ancient battlefield, while his nephew, Yang Sheng, was nowhere to be seen.
It was evident that Yang Sheng had perished within the ancient battlefield.
Killed by Xu Chuan.
This was the second time.
His own son had died at Xu Chuan's hands, and now his nephew had also died by Xu Chuan's hand.
His hatred for Xu Chuan had reached its zenith.
However, within the imperial palace, he dared not and could not make a move, which filled him with immense frustration.
Xu Chuan also noticed Liu Qi's gaze but paid it no heed.
Before entering the ancient battlefield, Liu Qi, at the peak of the Tongtian realm, had posed some threat to him.
But now, he was only one step away from breaking through to the Tongtian realm himself and paid no mind to Liu Qi's animosity and killing intent.
If Liu Qi dared to make a move, Xu Chuan would certainly let him feel the consequences of disrespecting a quasi-saint son of the Taiyi Holy Land!
At this point, Ning Cangtian spoke.
"Congratulations to all of you for surviving the ancient battlefield."
"As I said before, regardless of whether you completed my task, all prodigies who emerged alive will have the opportunity to enter my Ning clan's spiritual spring once."
"In three days, all prodigies present may come to my Ning clan's spiritual spring to cleanse your aptitudes!"
Upon hearing Ning Cangtian's words, the remaining prodigies in the hall erupted with ecstatic joy.
Although this was a promise Ning Cangtian had made long ago, receiving confirmation now still brought them immense pleasure!
"Alright, since that is settled, you may all disperse!"
Seeing no objections from below, Ning Cangtian waved his hand, bringing the matter to a definitive close.
With that, everyone in the hall began to leave.
When only a few people remained in the hall, Ning Cangtian, with a benevolent expression, said to Xu Chuan, "Xu Chuan, your contribution to this ancient battlefield expedition was the greatest. Come with me, I have something to discuss with you!"
He paused before adding to Ning Youci, "Ci'er, you come too!"
With that, Ning Cangtian walked into the inner hall.
Seeing this, Xu Chuan, holding Ning Youci's arm, followed Ning Cangtian's footsteps.
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Within the imperial palace's inner hall, Ning Cangtian's sleeping quarters.
This was one of the core areas of the Great Wei royal family, Ning Cangtian's private resting place.
Normally, apart from Ning Cangtian's trusted confidantes and individuals like Ning Youci, no one else had the opportunity to enter here.
Yet, Xu Chuan now found himself here.
Ning Cangtian casually sat on a chair, instructing the attending attendants to prepare a pot of hot tea.
"Sit."
Ning Cangtian gestured for Xu Chuan to relax.
He held a favorable view of this young man and therefore treated Xu Chuan with great kindness.
Furthermore, judging by his daughter's demeanor, Xu Chuan was likely to become his future son-in-law.
"Xu Chuan, you have helped my Ning clan and the Great Wei resolve a grave, generational threat, and saved the lives of the entire populace of Great Wei. I should reward you."
"I see you cultivate saber techniques. How about this: I have an insight into saber dao rules from a Half-Emperor realm expert. I shall bestow it upon you!"
"In addition, you may make one request of me. As long as it does not involve the fundamental secrets or unpassed legacies of my Ning clan, I will agree!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan was momentarily lost in thought.
The insight into saber dao rules from a Half-Emperor realm expert was a tremendous opportunity for other Tongtian realm cultivators who practiced saber techniques.
However, for Xu Chuan, it was somewhat mediocre.
With his system, he could comprehend saber dao rules at any time, which was immeasurably easier and far superior to comprehending someone else's insights!
The only thing that truly caught Xu Chuan's attention was Ning Cangtian's promise!
This promise was of great importance to Xu Chuan!
Because there was something he had always wanted to ask Ning Cangtian but had never found a suitable opportunity.
Now, this promise presented a perfect chance!
"Thank you, Emperor Ning!"
Xu Chuan bowed respectfully, a flicker of joy in his heart, but his expression remained calm, betraying no emotion.
Beside them, Ning Youci quietly observed the conversation between the two, not interjecting.
"This is the insight into saber dao rules. I hope you can break through to the Tongtian realm soon and comprehend these rules."
Ning Cangtian produced a jade slip, which contained the inscription of the saber dao rules insight.
Xu Chuan nonchalantly accepted the jade slip.
Although this item was of little use to Xu Chuan himself, let us not forget that he had a master who cultivated saber techniques!
His master, Situ Lin, had already reached the peak of the Tongtian realm and had achieved a top-tier understanding of saber dao rules. It could be said that he was only a single step away from successfully breaking through to the Heavenly King realm!
This Half-Emperor realm saber dao rules insight was precisely that final step for Situ Lin!
He believed that with this jade slip, his master would soon be able to break through to the Heavenly King realm!
"Thank you, Emperor Ning!"
Xu Chuan stood up and bowed thankfully once more.
"Alright, what is your request? State it now!"
Ning Cangtian was not one to leave promises unfulfilled.
If something could be resolved on the spot, he would resolve it immediately!
Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan's expression turned serious. What he was about to say concerned his lifelong happiness, and he had to take it seriously.
"Your junior humbly requests that Emperor Ning agree to my union with Youci!"
Xu Chuan took Youci's hand and stated solemnly.
He, Xu Chuan, was not one to abandon someone after having been intimate. Since Ning Youci had already shared a marital bond with him, he naturally had to give her a proper status!
What!
Upon hearing Xu Chuan's words, Ning Cangtian appeared somewhat surprised, while Ning Youci's face instantly flushed crimson, covered in a rosy glow.
Neither of them had expected Xu Chuan to use such a crucial opportunity to propose this matter to Ning Cangtian.
For a moment, the scene became so quiet one could hear a pin drop.
All three of them were lost in their own thoughts.
Regarding Xu Chuan's request, Ning Cangtian neither refused nor agreed.