The man assigned as the master of ceremonies walked toward the stage with firm and steady steps. Before stepping onto the stage, he turned to look at Emperor Li Wei, who was seated in the place of honor. The aging emperor, whose face was lined with wrinkles, gave a small nod.After receiving permission from Emperor Li Wei, the master of ceremonies ascended the stairs one by one. His heart pounded in his chest as he prepared to host the grand finale of the tournament, attended directly by the ruler of the Shang Dynasty. He could not afford even the slightest mistake, not until the final match concluded and the title was bestowed personally by Emperor Li Wei.The man took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. He closed his eyes briefly to steady himself. The emperor’s presence alone weighed heavily on him."At last, this tournament has reached its grand finale. So far, two of the best participants have fought their way to this final match, which will be witnesse

"Wait a moment, I need to ask the Prime Minister and His Majesty first!" Cheng Hao replied. He immediately ran to present Ranu’s question to the two most important figures in the Shang Dynasty."Your Majesty, Prime Minister, it seems the fight will continue. Although Li Jie has clearly won the match, Prince Wang Wei refuses to accept it.""How could that be?" Emperor Li Wei asked."I'm not entirely sure, Your Majesty. But it seems that Prince Wang Wei has a personal grudge against Li Jie. Now, I need to convey their request, especially Li Jie's. If this fight continues, may they fight to the death?""To the death? Is their hatred so deep that they must kill each other?" Emperor Li Wei asked again. He was reluctant to allow two highly skilled warriors of his kingdom to fight to the death.Prime Minister Yuan Yu had a different reaction—he smiled inwardly. This was a great opportunity for Prince Wang Wei to seize the title of Grand Commander. If Prince Wang Wei managed to kill Li Jie, t

A loud explosion echoed through the air as the two energies collided. Cheng Hao, Mei Lian, and Emperor Li Wei were thrown several steps backward due to the shockwave from the blast.Thick smoke billowed for a moment before dissipating in the wind. In front of him, Li Jie saw an old woman with long white hair, dressed entirely in black, grinning at him. Her lips and teeth were stained red, busy chewing betel leaves."Who are you, and why did you attack His Majesty!?" Li Jie demanded loudly."Hehehe... I want to kill him because someone has hired me. Whoever pays for my services is my master," she replied.Cheng Hao furrowed his brows. He seemed to recognize the figure standing before Li Jie."Liu Xingsheng, the assassin from the Serpent Valley," he muttered."So you're a hired killer? How much did they pay you to kill His Majesty? I'll double your price if you tell me who hired you!""Foolish boy! Do you take me for someone who only cares about money? Even as an assassin, I have princi

"If Your Majesty wishes to punish me, I will gladly accept it. But please, answer the question I asked earlier.""What is this about, Cheng Hao? What kind of parent wouldn’t long for a child who has been missing for so long!?"Cheng Hao smiled at the response that Emperor Li Wei had unconsciously given. He then took out a necklace that had belonged to Hua Wen, which he had kept hidden beneath his clothes."Does Your Majesty still recognize this necklace?"Emperor Li Wei took the necklace Cheng Hao handed him. His eyes widened in shock—he knew very well that it belonged to his daughter."Where did you get Hua Wen’s necklace?"Cheng Hao took a deep breath before exhaling slowly. His tongue still felt stiff as he prepared to reveal Li Jie’s true identity."Did you meet Hua Wen? Where is she now?" Emperor Li Wei pressed impatiently."That necklace belongs to Li Jie, Your Majesty.""Did that young man steal it from Hua Wen?"Cheng Hao shook his head slowly. "Li Jie said that the necklace i

Berikut terjemahan novel dengan perubahan nama yang telah Anda mint"What happened? How is Li Jie’s condition?" asked Emperor Li Wei."All the poison in his body is gone, Your Majesty. Something impossible has happened before my very eyes. This young man has received a miracle from the heavens.""Does that mean Li Jie will recover?""Not only will he recover, Your Majesty, but there is something unusual within his body. However, I do not know what it is."The worried expressions on Mei Lian, Cheng Hao, and Emperor Li Wei's faces instantly changed. Joy spread across their faces, and smiles bloomed on their lips.Now, all they had to do was wait for Li Jie to wake up from his unconscious state. The critical moment he had endured had passed.Mei Lian faithfully sat by his bedside, placing her head on the soft mattress. She soon fell asleep, exhausted from watching over him.As midnight approached, Li Jie slowly opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was the vast ceiling above him. Witho