Qingyang World!

When Su Zhan entered the world of the painting, bright green sunlight illuminated the painting, causing a faint buzzing sound to echo throughout the space.

This was a special reaction caused by the calming formation and the Qingyang Sacred Diagram, which only occurred when entering the painting for the first time.

"Senior Li, did I just hear something?"

"It's Su Zhan!"

Li Qingyang's powerful spiritual power spread, sensing the situation behind him. He suddenly turned his body as he reached the entrance.

True Qi flowed into his eyes, and after seeing the anomaly in the painting in front of the stone platform, he was astonished.

He murmured incredulously, "He... He has already entered the world of the painting!"

"What?!"

King Ningheng of Qingyang also suddenly turned around, witnessing the scene and becoming astonished as well.

So fast!

This kind of spiritual power talent is not inferior to that of a divine body in cultivation!

Unrivaled cultivation talent, unrivaled spiritual power talent... Su Zhan is extremely abnormal!!!

No wonder!

No wonder Senior Li would be so tolerant and respectful towards Su Zhan!

A genius like him has never appeared in the fifteen countries of Tiannan since the ancestors came to cultivate the wilderness and establish kingdoms almost ten thousand years ago.

It's impossible for a second one to appear!

It has never happened before!

King Ningheng of Qingyang was extremely shocked, and the hatred he had for Su Zhan disappeared completely.

There was no way to speak with a genius like him without exaggeration.

Why should he hate him?

With countless emotions in his heart, King Ningheng of Qingyang looked at Li Qingyang and respectfully said, "Senior Li, I finally understand why you treat Su Zhan like this!"

An odd expression appeared on Li Qingyang's face. "Do you think I treat him like this just because of his talent?"

"Isn't that the case?"

King Ningheng of Qingyang was full of doubts.

"This kid is not just about talent!"

Li Qingyang shook his head. "Let's discuss this outside."

After leaving the forbidden area, Li Qingyang suddenly said, "Ningheng, weren't you dissatisfied when I slapped you in public and didn't give you face?"

"I dare not! My position as king was given by Senior Li. How could I dare to feel dissatisfied?"

King Ningheng of Qingyang was surprised in his heart and quickly answered.

"I understand, so you dare not, but do you really think that way in your heart?"

Seeing King Ningheng of Qingyang appear frightened, as if about to kneel, Li Qingyang waved his hand. "No need to be nervous. It's human nature, and I can understand. However, you need to know..."

Li Qingyang's tone became more serious. "The slap I gave you was to save your life!"

"To save my life?"

"Yes, if I hadn't intervened before Su Zhan got angry, you would have surely become a dead soul under his sword!"

"This, this is impossible, right?"

King Ningheng of Qingyang expressed his disbelief. "His cultivation level is lower than mine. Even if his strength is slightly stronger than mine, he wouldn't be able to kill me in such a short time. And, does he dare to kill the King of Qingyang in the Kingdom of Qingyang? Isn't he afraid of you, Senior Li?"

"Afraid of me?"

Li Qingyang snorted coldly, "He's not afraid at all! In fact, I'm the one who's afraid of him!"

"Senior Li, are you afraid of Su Zhan?" King Ningheng felt his brain wasn't enough. He didn't understand why Li Qingyang was afraid of Su Zhan.

"At this point, the news may have already spread throughout the Xia Nation. There's no need to hide anymore."

Li Qingyang sighed, "I lost. And I lost completely! If it weren't for me handing over the Qingyang Sacred Diagram, you probably wouldn't be seeing me now! Now, do you understand why I slapped you?"

After hearing Li Qingyang's words, King Ningheng's mind was greatly shaken. His thoughts became empty, leaving only Li Qingyang's words.

Senior Li lost!

Lost to Su Zhan!

And it was a devastating defeat!

Su Zhan, according to the information, is only sixteen years old and has just reached the Core Yuan Realm. How can he be so... powerful?

Thinking back to how he dared to confront Su Zhan earlier, King Ningheng's body trembled, and he felt post-fear.

"Thank you, Senior Li, for saving my life!"

King Ningheng's voice trembled, cold sweat flowing down his face as he bowed.

"It's nothing. But now, after bringing him here, it will be difficult to handle him in the future!"

Li Qingyang supported his forehead. "Honestly, if he just understood the Qingyang Sacred Diagram, it would be fine. But if he misuses his power and causes chaos in the Qingyang Kingdom, it will be troublesome!"

"Well..." King Ningheng's eyes wandered. "How about arranging an engagement between him and my daughter? That could be a way to win his heart—"

"Isn't your daughter only twelve years old?"

Li Qingyang glanced at King Ningheng. "Besides, this person has strong determination. He won't be interested in your daughter. It seems I'll have to ask for help from my old friend!"

"So, Senior Li intends to mobilize the senior experts of the God Transformation Realm to suppress and kill Su Zhan together?"

"Kill? That's the last resort."

Li Qingyang shook his head. "This person's talent is too extraordinary, so if we let him escape, it will bring endless trouble! My idea is to use the power of some experts in the God Transformation Realm to suppress him and negotiate. If possible, I will try to bring him under the protection of the Qingyang Kingdom! But if he remains ungrateful and causes chaos in the Qingyang Kingdom, then we have no choice but to kill him! I don't want that to happen unless it's absolutely necessary. I hope everything will go smoothly, and Su Zhan will come to his senses!"

After speaking, Li Qingyang sighed and left the place.

King Ningheng turned around and looked far towards the entrance of the forbidden area. He extended his hand, signaling to a servant nearby, and said earnestly, "Sketch Su Zhan's appearance and spread it throughout the palace. Let all the princes, officials, concubines, and even some captain guards remember it! Under any circumstances, for any reason, they must not conflict with Su Zhan, otherwise, annihilate their entire clan!"

"Yes!"

Seeing the servant leave, King Ningheng felt a little relieved. Although he had restrained everyone, he still had some worries. If someone without foresight offended Su Zhan, it might cause trouble for him, King Qingyang!

But now, there was no better solution. He could only hope that Senior Li would resolve the situation as quickly as possible!

With a sigh, King Ningheng left the place.

...

Inside the forbidden area, on the stone platform.

Su Zhan sat cross-legged with his eyes closed. Although he could still sense movement near the stone platform, his main consciousness had entered another world.

A vast and dim world!

Standing on the dried ground, Su Zhan looked up.

A blue-green sun hung high in the sky, not emitting heat, only a cold and eerie light.

"The Qingyang Devil Fire is not real fire but a powerful spiritual technique. And the core of this technique lies within that sun. According to Li Qingyang, I need three months to comprehend the threads of Qingyang Devil Fire's power. That's a long time... Hmm? Why do I suddenly feel like I already understand it?"

Su Zhan stared at the blue-green sun, murmuring to himself, and suddenly, a realization appeared in his mind.

Then, he hesitated and pointed his finger towards the green sun.

Threads of green fire strand towards him and surged up and down under his control!

Su Zhan fell silent.

Is this what they mean by understanding?

It seems my protagonist halo is even more abnormal than I imagined!