Chapter 60: A Moment of Pleasure in Pranking Disciples, a Crematorium of Disaster When It Backfires.

Before the words even faded, the entire venue erupted!

The Emperor Li Xian was publicly threatening to depose the Crown Prince!

Many powerhouses of the Immortal Realm had their expressions change drastically—such a shock to the imperial power was no small matter.

But just as everyone expected Crown Prince Li Chongjun to kneel and beg for mercy, he straightened his back, stared directly at his father, and said in a low but firm voice:

"If Your Majesty wishes to depose me—then do it."

"But regardless of the cost, I must marry Su Xiaoxiao!"

With that single statement, the heavens and earth were shaken!

This was no longer just affection—it was an obsession, a desperate, last-ditch battle!

Emperor Li Xian's face turned livid. He stared intensely at him, then after a moment, flicked his sleeves, turned around, and shouted coldly:

"From this day forth, you are no longer the son of Emperor Li Xian—"

However, before he could finish, a gentle yet clear voice suddenly rang out from the seating area:

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, please calm down."

The voice was like pearls falling onto a jade plate, clear and moving, carrying an undeniable power.

All eyes instantly turned toward that beautiful figure.

Su Xiaoxiao rose slowly, her dark hair gently brushing against her, her fair hand raised slightly, her eyes clear and smiling as she gave a slight bow:

"My status is humble; I dare not accept such a generous gift. If, because of me, you all end up in conflict, exhausting national treasures, or severing the bond of the Crown Prince's bloodline… that would be the sin of Su Xiaoxiao."

This single sentence moved everyone present.

Zhao Yan, Tianxuan, and Divine Son Liu Xuanning all reined in their Aura, their gazes deepening.

Su Xiaoxiao smiled softly:

"I appreciate all of your affections."

"But marriage should not be measured by wealth or power. If you truly wish to marry me, you should win through character, talent, virtue, and will."

She turned her head, looked toward the Void Realm battle platform in front of Moxiang Pavilion, and gently raised her hand:

"I have a plan. Why don't you all display your Divine Ability, and decide the winner based on talent and Cultivation? Whoever wins shall have my heart."

As soon as these words fell, the entire venue was in an uproar!

Not only did they not feel that Su Xiaoxiao was evading the issue, but they were filled with admiration.

"Fairy Su is not greedy for power; she truly has a genuine character!"

"This woman is brilliant, virtuous, and gentle; she is truly the number one talented woman in the Immortal Realm!"

"To be able to marry such a woman would truly be a blessing of three lifetimes!"

Even Zhuge Liang, who had been hiding in the shadows and observing coldly, nodded slightly.

Emperor Li Xian's anger subsided slightly; he snorted coldly but did not speak again.

Crown Prince Li Chongjun's eyes were complex and unreadable. He stared intently at Su Xiaoxiao's gentle smile, and suddenly his heart trembled—the woman he had risked everything to marry was trying to mend the rift between him and his father?

For a moment, he was deeply moved. "Su Xiaoxiao, I will definitely marry you in this life…"

What he didn't know was that Su Xiaoxiao was terrified. In terms of foundation in the Immortal Realm, who could compare to the Dragon Soul Holy Domain and the Fire God Palace? If her own disciples actually won…

At this moment, high above in the sky, the Void Realm battle platform unfurled in mid-air, with Immortal light intertwining and spreading majestically.

Zhao Yan, clad in golden armor and holding a silver Dragon spear, stood with his hands behind his back, his figure as imposing as a deity.

"Since that is the case, then as Fairy Su said—we shall decide the outcome on the battlefield!"

His tone was calm, yet it carried the momentum of thunder. The Void Realm beneath his feet trembled slightly, and his killing intent shook the universe before it was even unleashed.

Tianxuan's gaze was burning, his expression cold and stern. He didn't say a word, but his Battle Intent was boiling like a volcano.

The Dharma veins within his body surged, and his Aura climbed steadily, as if he could no longer hold back.

Divine Son Liu Xuanning, however, suddenly smiled, lightly opening his folding fan with a relaxed and composed manner:

"Who said we were competing on combat power?"

He took a step forward, his gaze sweeping across the two of them, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, his smile filled with intelligence and arrogance:

"Zhao Yan, you are the number one young Prodigy of the Immortal Realm, and Tianxuan, you are the heir of the Fire God. If I fight you, I will naturally lose."

"But who is Fairy Su? She is gentle, kind, and as clear as the bright moon. How can a woman like this be won by fighting?"

"What she wants is not conquest, but—resonance."

When he said the last sentence, he lightly tapped his chest with his folding fan, looking at Su Xiaoxiao with deep affection:

"The person she truly wants is the one who understands her best."

When these words were spoken, the entire venue was in an uproar once again!

The way the crowd looked at Divine Son Liu Xuanning changed: this man was not only smart but had also precisely stepped on the blind spots of all his opponents.

However, just when everyone thought Su Xiaoxiao would be moved by these sentimental words—

Su Xiaoxiao suddenly stood up, coughed lightly, and raised her hand with a smile:

"Wait."

The three of them were all stunned, their gazes turning toward her in unison.

Su Xiaoxiao lowered her head slightly, a mysterious smile playing on the corners of her lips, her tone soft:

"Divine Son Liu Xuanning makes a valid point."

"But I know even better that Zhao Yan and Tianxuan are peerless warriors of the Void Divine Realm. For the past few years, I… well, I heard they have been freely Cultivating in the Void Divine Palace."

"I wouldn't dare say much else, but I have heard that what they eat, use, and practice is basically 'officially provided'."

"This humble girl is untalented, but I would very much like to see it."

Su Xiaoxiao chuckled inwardly, "If you two start fighting, surely you won't lose? I haven't given you anything in these few years!"

"As long as you lose, then this farce of wanting to marry your Master will end, right? Hehe!"

Zhao Yan and Tianxuan's faces instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot!

Zhao Yan cursed inwardly: "That unreliable Master only gave me a tattered map, claiming it was the 'Void Method for Traversing Worlds', without even a single note! I forced myself into seclusion for three years and only managed to grasp a shadow of it!"

Tianxuan could no longer hold it in either, and cursed gloomily: "I was scraped by space-time storms in the Void Realm fissures every day until I looked neither human nor ghost… and I don't even know where Master is, eating and drinking well…"

Lin Chen was stifling laughter beside them, forcing herself not to laugh out loud, and muttered quietly: "This is the epitome of someone who never tires of pranking her disciples. Incredible."

Su Xiaoxiao, however, looked perfectly composed, gently pinching her fingertips, and spoke softly:

"How could I? I was just taking the opportunity to test them."

"Yes, yes, yes, everything you say is right!"

In the sky, on the Void Realm battle platform.

Zhao Yan and Tianxuan looked at each other and nodded almost simultaneously.

"Let's fight!"

"We have to fight sooner or later."

Waves of majestic Aura exploded forth!

Zhao Yan held his long spear, the silver light tearing through the heavens and earth. With waves of Dragon roars, the ten-thousand-foot spear radiance condensed into a phantom Dragon, roaring as it charged into the sky!

Tianxuan's clothes fluttered, golden flames surging around his body. His eyes were like nine suns illuminating the firmament. With one step, a phantom of a three-headed, six-armed Fire God appeared behind him, his Divine Might awe-inspiring!

"Zhao Yan, don't hold back."

"Tianxuan, you too."

The two spoke in low voices, their killing intent rising, and their Battle Intent burning fiercely in their eyes!

"Boom!"

The Void Realm shattered, and the two were already locked in a fierce battle!

Spears pierced the air, flames spanned the heavens. The entire Immortal Realm was stirred into a storm by this Aura, and the people on the ground hurriedly cast protective formations, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire!

Meanwhile, on the viewing platform, Divine Son Liu Xuanning remained calm and composed, standing to the side while waving his folding fan, watching coldly from the sidelines.

He muttered to himself: "Fight, the more miserable the fight, the better… Once you two end up battered and bruised, I will come forward with a gentle confession. This round, I am sure to win."

Su Xiaoxiao turned her head to look at him and suddenly smiled gently.

"Do you really think so?"

Divine Son Liu Xuanning was stunned. Before he could speak, he heard Su Xiaoxiao say calmly:

"After they finish fighting, you will be the next one to go up and fight. Do you think you can win my heart just by being sweet-talked?"

She smiled faintly, like the first light of dawn, yet also like the misty night, making her impossible to read.

Divine Son Liu Xuanning was stunned, suddenly feeling an inexplicable chill wash over him.

Why did this smile seem a bit eerie…