After the banquet concluded, Emperor Dugu Jingtian led He Hentian to the Inner Hall.
"Please, have a seat and relax as if you are at home," the Emperor said with a smile, looking at He Hentian, "If I'm not mistaken, you're at the Fourth Layer of the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, correct?"
"Mm," He Hentian nodded, "You're not mistaken."
"Not bad, really not bad," the Emperor nodded in approval, "To have such cultivation at such a young age is truly rare." He sighed softly, "You're much stronger than the other descendants." In his lifetime, the Emperor had many children, but not one of them truly made something of themselves.
He Hentian listened quietly without saying a word.
"This time, don't leave," the Emperor said, "I appoint you as the Crown Prince. Once your strength has increased a bit more, you can inherit the throne."
"Crown Prince?" He Hentian was taken aback, then shook his head, "I don't want to be the Crown Prince! Absolutely not!"