Chapter 2: The Great Cloud Empire, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince

The reason for this outcome is the existence of vital energy on the Tianhuang Continent, which is absent on Earth. Before the crossing, he was a graduate student in the History Department

It is the process of absorbing the primordial energy of heaven and earth, refining it into the sea of qi, to strengthen oneself and enhance vitality. In terms familiar on Earth, it is using primordial energy to alter genetic structure, making the genetic chain more perfect

In the desolate continent, martial artists can absorb a type of gas known as "Yuanqi" from the heavens and the earth to strengthen themselves

All martial arts skills are categorized into six major ranks from low to high: Huang, Xuan, Di, Tian, Sheng, and Shen. Each rank is further subdivided into three tiers: upper, middle, and lower.

Having not eaten for several days, his stomach had begun to rebel. At that moment, under Ling'er’s unusual gaze, Yan Li felt a slight flush on his old face.

For a period of time, he was very curious about national martial arts and specifically sought out some martial artists who practiced it. They did not possess any so-called true energy or anything of the sort; their fighting relied primarily on physical strength and explosive power, as well as skills and experience. Their lifespans were not longer than those of ordinary people, and in fact, some might even be shorter. Moreover, some masters of national martial arts have been known to die suddenly without any apparent reason

"Little Prince." A voice suddenly interrupted Yan Li's thoughts...

Give it to me

Ah, what a pity

Yan Li's gaze fell upon the girl, who was only fourteen years old yet considerate and charming, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, "I am hungry"

Yan Li seemed to sigh, as if in lamentation. When he first crossed over to the Tianhuang Continent, he was merely an outer disciple of the Great Wilderness Palace, yet he had also heard of Li Li's assassination and demise.

However, it is different in the Land of the Desolate. Here, there is vital energy; absorbing this vital energy can enhance one's vitality. The higher the realm of the martial artist, the longer their lifespan.

Li Li, however, is different from his father. From a young age, he has demonstrated exceptional abilities, excelling in both literary and martial skills far beyond his peers among the royal youth. Recently, there have been rumors that Emperor Dayun intends to designate him as the Crown Prince.

After careful consideration, Yan Li believes that the reason for their sudden deaths is the excessive depletion of the body's vitality, which leads to a shortened lifespan

Ling'er shook her head, "The young prince has just recovered from a serious injury, so it is better for Ling'er to feed you."

Yan Li lightly nodded, then leaned his body against the carriage, closing his eyes to rest. Having just recovered from a serious injury, he still needed to recuperate in order to restore his vitality

Although it is merely a rumor, it has caused those who wish to usurp the position of the "Crown Prince" to become anxious, while simultaneously plunging Li Li into a vortex fraught with crises

On the way to the Great Wilderness Palace, he encountered an assassination attempt by a group of masked individuals. Although his guards fought valiantly, they were still killed by the assassins, which provided Yan Li with the opportunity to take possession.

Refining Qi! Refining Qi!

Time travel is inherently an absurd phenomenon, yet unexpectedly, after his death during the journey, he was reborn once again. At this moment, Yan Li felt a profound reverence for the will of heaven, while also being deeply curious about the reasons behind his time travel and subsequent rebirth.

What surprised Yan Li even more was that the foundation of this body was quite solid. Although the vital energy in the sea of qi was somewhat weak, it was exceptionally pure

A small hand gently supported his waist, helping him to rise

The realm of the mysterious is divided into three major domains: the human mysterious, the earthly mysterious, and the heavenly mysterious

Good. Yan Li is not a pedantic person; being able to enjoy being fed by a lovely little girl is indeed a happy thing

Yan Li once compared the inhabitants of Earth with those of the Tianhuang Continent and found that the average lifespan of the residents of the Tianhuang Continent is higher than that of Earthlings

Although Li Li holds a prestigious status as the son of the Crown Prince, his current situation is not favorable; otherwise, he would not have gone to the Great Wilderness Palace to learn skills

"Ling'er," Yan Li called softly

If he could gain the support of the Great Wilderness Palace, he would be able to secure his position as the Crown Prince and eventually inherit the throne, becoming a great emperor. However, he clearly underestimated the allure of the throne to others and the greed inherent in human nature

His gaze fell upon the porridge in the blue-and-white bowl. He knew that this so-called spiritual porridge was made from precious and rare spiritual rice. Only royal nobles and high-ranking disciples of major sects typically had the opportunity to consume spiritual rice, as it contained a small amount of primordial energy. Consuming it could increase strength and enhance physical constitution, and if taken over a long period, it would greatly benefit one's cultivation.

Yan Li was not unfamiliar with the classification of realms and martial arts ranks, having systematically studied it in his previous life. While the young maid Ling Er was preparing food for him, he began to slowly sense the cultivation of this new body.

Please wait a moment, Young Prince. Ling'er will prepare the spiritual porridge for you right away

The fragrant congee entered the mouth, and upon swallowing, a faint stream of vital energy began to emanate within, nourishing Yan Li's somewhat weakened body

In the face of numerous royal conspiracies, Li Li chose to take a step back and secretly develop his strength. His intention for this visit to the Great Wilderness Palace to seek a master was to consider transforming the Great Wilderness Palace into his support.

Subsequently, he nodded in satisfaction, "Hmm, not bad, having reached the peak of Qi Refinement at merely fourteen years old is indeed a rare talent in cultivation"

Ling'er entered the carriage holding a bowl of fragrant, golden porridge, bringing it to Yan Li's front, interrupting his thoughts

Little Prince

Coo.

Today, although Li Li is dead, Yan Li has survived. The course of history is likely to undergo certain changes because of him. At the same time, those who know he is not dead may very well take the next steps, which must be guarded against

However, at that time, he was preoccupied with his cultivation and did not pay much attention to this matter; consequently, he was completely unaware of the subsequent reactions of the Dayun royal family

The Qi Refining stage is divided into ten levels, while the Yuan realm is further divided into three stages: the Condensing Yuan, the Shaping Yuan, and the Breaking Yuan.

The martial arts realms are divided into the Qi Refinement, Yuan Realm, and Xuan Realm, among others

The affairs of the world are unpredictable, and the will of heaven is difficult to fathom

A bowl of porridge, consumed over the span of an entire incense stick, after eating to satisfaction, Yan Li leaned back in a comfortable position against the carriage, contemplating the path ahead.

Li Wuming, as the Crown Prince of the Great Cloud Empire, has failed to fulfill the duties expected of him. He is consumed by indulgence in wine and pleasure, neglecting state affairs. The current Emperor of Great Cloud is already quite dissatisfied with him and is seriously considering the idea of deposing him

In the Land of the Wasteland, martial prowess is held in the highest regard. After tens of thousands of years of development, both the realms of martial arts and various martial techniques have been meticulously categorized and classified.

Thus, many who were eyeing the position of the "Crown Prince" began to stir restlessly, secretly creating turmoil, as Li Wuming had long resided in the deep palace and seldom ventured out, rendering those conspiracies largely ineffective against him

Young Prince, the spiritual porridge has arrived

It is said that masters who reach the profound realm can live to at least the age of two hundred. In a previous life, even though Yan Li's foundation was destroyed and his cultivation regressed to the third level of Qi Refinement, he still lived for a full hundred years. If this were on Earth, he would undoubtedly be regarded as a centenarian.