Villain: Manipulating the Heroines into hating the Protagonist

Chapter 127 Emperor's Sudden Appearance

Wang Jian indulged in debauchery with Bixi Shuyan throughout the night, ignoring her virginity and showing no mercy.

This was his first experience with a beast-turned-human, and the outcome surpassed his wildest expectations.

Satisfied and satiated, he and his entourage left Jinhua City the next morning and continued their journey to Aria City, which was only two days away.

The next city they encountered was another bustling metropolis akin to Jinhua City.

Nothing noteworthy happened during their stay, except for one alarming piece of information that came to Wang Jian's attention: rumors of his savage combat skills and his actions in Jinhua City.

The headlines of all the news outlets were ablaze with the sensational revelation: "The enigmatic Seventh Prince Wang Jian! The prodigious prince has achieved the unimaginable feat of breaking through to the revered King Realm, surpassing the previous record held by none other than the Second Princess herself. All this, at the tender age of twenty!"

"Furthermore, the young prince has demonstrated his unparalleled combat skills by effortlessly dispatching Blade Serpent, a celebrated master of the Jade Serpent Sect!"

Wang Jian could feel the scrutiny of several individuals upon him as they tracked his movements in the city. These were likely informants from various factions, gathering intel on his activities.

While some might have been troubled by such attention, Wang Jian remained unfazed. He had always anticipated that news of his cultivation base would eventually be exposed.

Hong Meilin, who had already witnessed his prowess, would undoubtedly inform her church about his true strength.

As for the matter of killing Blade Serpent, Wang Jian was not too concerned. He knew that the Jade Serpent Sect would not dare to retaliate against him for this act.

In fact, they would be forced to reconsider their stance after learning of his true potential and would perhaps be eager to make amends and settle their differences amicably.

The news of Wang Jian's unprecedented achievement spread like wildfire, causing a ripple of shock and excitement among the sects, religions, and clans.

They all scrambled to establish connections with him, recognizing his immense potential and influence.

Prior to Wang Jian, only the Crown Prince and Second Princess of the Royal Family's young generation had attained the King Realm, with the Crown Prince doing so at the age of 25, and the Second Princess at 23.

The Third Prince was next in line, having almost reached the King Realm by peaking at the Lord Realm.

Wang Jian's unexpected breakthrough had thrown the power dynamics and politics into disarray, as he had completely altered the trajectory of the Royal Family's succession.

His promotion to the King Realm at such a young age was a clear indication that he had a high chance of reaching the Emperor Realm, with an even smaller possibility of reaching the Saint Realm, thus making him a rare and invaluable asset to any faction lucky enough to ally with him.

Disregarding the reaction of others, even the Emperor of the Everlasting Mystic Empire was left speechless upon hearing the news, and promptly commanded his spies to locate Wang Jian's whereabouts.

Once the Emperor had ascertained Wang Jian's precise location, he immediately mounted his trusted Golden Roc, known for its swift movement, and set off to the city where Wang Jian was residing.

As the day was coming to an end, Wang Jian was taken aback to see the Emperor barging into the mansion, catching him off guard.

Quickly regaining his composure, Wang Jian gave a light bow to the Emperor and spoke in a respectful tone, "Your Majesty, it is an honor to receive your visit."

The Emperor was in such awe that he disregarded the formalities and advanced towards Wang Jian to personally help him up.

His voice was filled with pride and admiration as he spoke, "It is truly remarkable for someone as young as you to achieve the King Realm. You have made 'us' very happy."

Wang Jian replied humbly, "It was just luck, Your Majesty. I happened to stumble upon an Origin Law Flame Fruit while wandering in the Windhaven Kingdom, which allowed me to advance to the King Realm without much effort."

The Emperor was astounded, "An Origin Law Flame Fruit?! It seems your luck was truly remarkable. Nevertheless, 'we' believe that luck is also a form of strength. The fact that you could obtain this rare fruit despite being in the Windhaven Kingdom for the first time shows that you are destined for greatness!"

"Come. 'We' have brought this Thousand Spring Wine," The Emperor spoke as a massive jug appeared in his hand.

Wang Jian affirmed, "Yes, Your Majesty." He added with a serious tone, "…I also wanted to inform you of some other matters."

The Emperor was so happy that he nodded, "Let's have a long talk then."

Pretty soon, Wang Jian led the Emperor to a private garden with a large koi pond and a beautiful cherry blossom tree in full bloom.

The scent of lotus flowers filled the air as they settled down on a stone bench under the tree.

Wang Jian accepted a cup of wine from the Emperor and took a sip, savoring the sweet and delicate flavor.

After a few sips, the Emperor leaned in and asked, "Now, what is it that you wished to inform 'us' of?"

Wang Jian recounted the events of his journey to the Windhaven Kingdom. "Your Majesty, while I was travelling back, I was ambushed by Ye Chen, the disciple of the previous sect master of the Heavenly Blade Sect," he said.

The Emperor's expression turned serious as he listened to his son's account. "Old Chu's disciple, huh? He actually dared to attack you?" he said, his eyes narrowing with anger.

"Yes, Your Majesty," Wang Jian affirmed. "I defeated him in combat and was about to finish him off when Hong Meilin intervened. She implored me to spare Ye Chen's life, but when I refused, she resorted to threats, using her affiliation with the Church of Divine Light. She even went as far as threatening me that she would summon the Pope to intervene."

The Emperor's expression hardened, his jaw clenching. It was unthinkable that these factions would dare to threaten his son.

"We did not expect the Church of Divine Light to be so arrogant," he declared, his voice laced with pride. "We must remind the Pope that his church remains within our borders."

Wang Jian responded with a sardonic chuckle. "As you may have been informed, my recent actions in Jinhua City have also stirred the Jade Serpent Sect as I vanquished the Blade Serpent and came to the aid of the Jin Clan," he added.

"'We' have been informed of that, and it is of no concern. That imbecile brought this upon himself by assaulting you. The Jade Serpent Sect better make amends for that simpleton's actions, or they will pay a hefty price!" The Emperor declared, his tone leaving Wang Jian satisfied.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After a few more cups of wine, the Emperor inquired, "Please enlighten 'us' on your experiences in the Windhaven Kingdom. Why did you seize control from your own brother's grasp, knowing it was rightfully his?"

Wang Jian humbly bowed his head and replied, "I humbly apologize, Your Majesty. However, I had sound reasons for my actions."

"I discovered that my Ninth Brother, Lan, was abusing his authority and was governing the Windhaven Kingdom while indulging in his own pleasures."

"His foolish actions had led to a steep decline in the kingdom's affairs. The local clans stopped providing tributes to the crown and began amassing their own power unchecked."

"Ninth Brother Lan's actions had left the Royal Family powerless. If this continued, the Windhaven Kingdom would have descended into chaos and disorder, much like the Emerald Coastlands."

"In fact, the situation may have been worse, as the Royal Family may have joined the uprising against Ninth Brother Lan," Wang Jian concluded, his expression solemn.

The Emperor thought seriously about it and sighed, "That would indeed be terrible. So, what is the situation now?"

With a proud smile, Wang Jian responded, "You can rest assured, Your Majesty, as the situation is stable now."

"How so?" The Emperor asked while drinking the wine in his cup.

Wang Jian maintained his composure as he responded, "I reached out to the King of the Windhaven Kingdom and struck a deal with him. I aided him in reclaiming his kingdom while ensuring his loyalty to our Empire. During my stay in the Royal Palace, I developed a close relationship with the princess of the kingdom, and we have decided to wed."

The Emperor's eyebrows lifted, a sly smile forming on his lips. "Excellent. This marriage will undoubtedly strengthen our ties with the Windhaven Kingdom and prevent any hostile actions towards our Empire."

Wang Jian continued, "Furthermore, I sought the assistance of Mistress Mei Yan from the Celestial Dragon Sect to help King Chen gain the support of the clans and sects within the kingdom's territory."

As he concluded his explanation, Wang Jian added, "I have no interest in maintaining my control over the Windhaven Kingdom. If Ninth Brother wishes to reclaim his former territory, he may do so. However, I expect him to maintain order and stability within the kingdom and not allow his personal pleasures to interfere with his duties."