Chapter 45: The Fate-Changing Son-in-Law (Part 7)

Within the Eastern Martial Secret Realm.
A gilded token appeared in Su Chen's hand.
This token was none other than the legendary King's Decree.
With this token, one could unconditionally summon the Li family to accomplish three tasks.
Just how powerful was the Tianyuan Dynasty now?
Outside the Eastern Martial Secret Realm
A grand road stretched towards Eastern Martial City.
Eastern Martial City trembled, the entire city bowing its head.
For arriving was none other than the current ruler of the Tianyuan Dynasty.
King Tianyuan, Li Xuanyuan
"What could have alarmed this king?"
The crowd was astonished.
However, some astute individuals quickly realized, thinking with horror,
"Could it be... the legendary King's Decree has appeared?"
A matter that could alarm King Yuan was certainly no small matter!
When the Eastern Martial Secret Realm reopened, and numerous prodigies emerged from within,
their suspicions were confirmed.
Li Xuanyuan appeared beside Su Chen, a smile spreading across his dignified face: "Little fellow, is it you who obtained the Royal Decree left by Emperor Taizong?"
Seeing Li Xuanyuan again, and being called "little fellow" again...
Su Chen felt somewhat uncomfortable.
He vaguely remembered that little Xuanyuan used to follow him around, calling him "Great-Grandpa."
He grew up little by little.
Now, he was a majestic king.
Truly worthy of being his descendant!
Su Chen quickly adjusted his mindset, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Greetings, King Yuan. Is this the Royal Decree you spoke of?"
A wisp of golden starlight appeared in Su Chen's hand.
Li Xuanyuan felt a faint sense of familiarity, but he couldn't pinpoint its source.
Perhaps it was...
The token in Su Chen's hand possessed a familiar aura.
It was his great-grandfather's aura.
There was no mistake.
Within Dongwu City,
Countless gazes were fixed intently on the golden token in Su Chen's hand.
Jealousy, greed, envy...
Everyone knew.
This young man had made it big.
Li Xuanyuan glanced at the token, confirmed its authenticity, and nodded, saying, "It is indeed the Royal Decree left by Emperor Taizong. With this decree, my Li family can unconditionally help you fulfill three wishes. Even if you want to become the king of the Tianyuan Dynasty, my Li family will agree!"
Li Xuanyuan's expression was very serious.
These words made the many forces in Dongwu City even more envious.
The throne...
That throne that countless people dreamed of
was within reach!
Su Chen muttered to himself.
If he chose to become the king of the Tianyuan Dynasty,
he would probably die in less than ten years.
He knew the personality of the descendants he had raised.
It wasn't that such a personality was bad.
Only with such a personality could the Li family go further.
Besides,
he didn't want to become king.
In his past life, he was already tired of it all.
In this life, he only wanted to pursue the martial arts.
To live for himself.
Su Chen said earnestly, "I don't want to be the king of the Tianyuan Dynasty, nor do I covet the throne. My first wish is to be able to enter the Li family's library and read the martial arts techniques within."
Li Xuanyuan was slightly surprised: 'This person seems to be as determined in his pursuit of martial arts as my elder brother.'
Elder brother, of course, was Li Xuanbing.
Li Xuanyuan said, "No problem, as long as you swear not to pass on the Li family's techniques to outsiders."
Su Chen nodded: "Of course."
After Su Chen finished reciting his martial arts oath, Li Xuanyuan continued, "My Li family can grant your first wish. What is your second wish?"
Su Chen shook his head: "I haven't thought of one yet. I'll make my request when I do."
Li Xuanyuan: "Alright, my Li family still owes you two wishes."
Li Xuanyuan took Su Chen back to the capital and led him to the library.
Within the Tianyuan Dynasty
An unknown young man obtained the legendary King's Decree.
He could unconditionally make three wishes to the Li family.
Even if it meant becoming the king of the Tianyuan Dynasty, the Li family would grant them without hesitation.
Stories of ordinary people obtaining fortuitous opportunities and defying fate have been timeless topics throughout history.
Therefore, the story of Su Chen obtaining the King's Decree spread far and wide in a short time.
When they learned that Su Chen's first wish was simply to enter the Li family's library,
countless people sighed, deeming it a terrible waste. If it were them, they would have become the king of the Tianyuan Dynasty.
Power, beauties, cultivation resources—all within easy reach.
The King's Decree had fallen into the hands of such an idiot.
What a waste!
...
Su Chen was unaware that news of his obtaining the King's Decree had already spread throughout the Tianyuan Dynasty.
He was currently immersed in studying the Imperial Extreme World-Shaking Scripture.
This was actually a Venerable-level cultivation technique.
A technique surpassing both King and Emperor levels.
Su Chen's comprehension in this life was as high as 500 points.
Studying the Imperial Extreme World-Shaking Scripture was still extremely difficult.
The Imperial Extreme World-Shaking Scripture had nine levels.
Su Chen could only comprehend the sixth level.
"Just how monstrous and extraordinary was Li Shenhua back then, to create such a cultivation technique?"
Su Chen admired this ancestor of the Li family.
Su Chen took the Imperial Extreme World-Shaking Scripture with him.
He devoted two years to studying it.
His cultivation level soared, reaching the seventh level of the Spirit Sea Realm.
At twenty-one years old, reaching the seventh level of the Spirit Sea Realm was far faster than his cultivation speed in his previous life.
After leaving the library, Su Chen found Li Xuanyuan and made his second request.
A spot to participate in the Xuan Yuan Holy Land's disciple assessment.
Li Xuanyuan was surprised.
This request was not a requirement for the Tianyuan Dynasty. If Su Chen could join the Xuan Yuan Holy Land with the Tianyuan Dynasty's spot, the Tianyuan Dynasty would also gain great benefits.
Li Xuanyuan readily agreed.
Su Chen traveled with the Tianyuan Dynasty to Xuanling City to participate in the disciple assessment.
This time, the assessment elders of the Xuan Yuan Holy Land surprised Su Chen.
The elder in charge of the assessment was none other than his good brother from his past life, Lin Wu.
Nearly six hundred years old, Lin Wu looked aged, his hair completely white.
However, the passage of time had imbued him with an air of authority. The commoner martial artist who had toiled day and night to earn gold had become a holy land elder whom a hundred kingdoms bowed before.
Upon seeing Su Chen, Lin Wu smiled kindly and commented, "Not bad. If you pass the assessment, you can come and find me."
Lin Wu had naturally heard of the news that his old friend's royal decree from the Tianyuan Dynasty had been obtained.
His old friend had disappeared without a trace.
Perhaps they would never meet again.
Lin Wu regarded Su Chen as his old friend's successor.
If he could pass the assessment and join the Xuan Yuan Holy Land...
Lin Wu didn't mind finding him a powerful backer.
That's the advantage of having connections.
Many prodigies looked at Su Chen, who was being praised by the Holy Land envoy.
Their thoughts varied.
But they all shared a common understanding:
This young man has a bright future; he should only befriend him, never offend him!
Once he joins the Xuan Yuan Holy Land,
he will surely soar to great heights!