Chapter 112: Volume 1 End!
Ashen smiled confidently at his question before questioning back:
“Then what if I have an 8-star Spirit? Will the clan support me then?
Everyone was puzzled by his question. How can someone with a 1-star spirit, suddenly have an 8-star spirit?
Wasn’t this a known fact that once a spirit was awakened it couldn’t change it’s grade?
Shang Long who already knew everything, smiled before answering:
“If you have a 8-star spirit, then the Shang Clan promises to join your faction!”
Announcing that, Shang Long swept his gaze across the room, asking: “Does anyone object?”
*Silence*
“Since no one has any objections, we will carry on with our promise. Now, the question is, Ashen, do you possess an 8-star spirit?”
Everyone present paid full attention to Ashen, curious to hear Ashen’s answer.
If he said no, It would be a sight to watch and even if he did possess an 8-star spirit, it will only benefit the Shang Clan.
Ashen, nodding confidently, answered: “Yes, I do possess an 8-star Spirit!”
Murmurs of shock and doubt began to resound in the throne room upon hearing his answer:
“What? He really possesses an 8-star spirit? Then the news about him awakening a 1-star spirit, was it false?”
“Silence!” Shang Long commanded in his authoritative voice as everyone turned silent.
Shang Long, shifting his gaze on Ashen, requested: “Then please prove to everyone that you are not lying. Let them witness the manifestation of an 8-star spirit!”
Ashen nodded as he stood straight before extending his hand with his palm facing upwards: “Come!”
As soon as he said this a bright golden light began to gush out from the middle of his palm before this light took the shape of a long 2 and a half meter staff.
Soon, in Ashen’s hand rested a 2 and a half meter staff with gold bands at each end.
As soon as the gazes fell on the Ruyi Jingu Bang, an old man’s eyes widened in shock as he stood up before asking while shouting: “That… Is that the Monkey King’s Staff?”
Everyone’s eyes widened in horror upon hearing his question, however, they only knew of the Monkey King’s staff that could possibly be an 8-star spirit.
In this world, 8 and 9-star spirits could only be unique.
Ashen nodded, affirming the old man’s suspicion.
“That immortal Monkey really gave you his beloved staff?”
Even Shang Long expressed his surprise.
Ashen nodded, despite the fact that he didn’t know why was the monkey king famous in this world.
Wasn’t the monkey king from his previous world?
At this moment, another elder got up before asking in confusion: “Prince Ashen, How do you possess an 8-star spirit after awakening a 1-star spirit? What happened to your previous spirit?”
Everyone present found his question valid as they nodded in agreement before looking at Ashen curiously, interested to hear Ashen’s answer:
“Revered Elder, it is true that I awakened a 1-star spirit and I was devastated by that fact. However, one day in my dream, I heard a voice that informed me that my spirit was just a token that’ll help my true spirit to reach me.”
“That voice told me to go to the Phoenix Feather Sect for awakening. Since I had no other way to improve my spirit, I went there for the awakening and it was then that my 1-star spirit vanished and the monkey king appeared and bestowed me his staff!”
Everyone nodded at his story with a somewhat suspicious expression, however, what could they even do to deny his story?
The spirit was in his hands, acting as the proof of his story.
“So Ashen, what is your cultivation right now?” A king realm elder asked, just to hear from Ashen’s mouth.
“Elder, I have recently advanced to the Core-Formation realm!”
“So I was not wrong when I saw your cultivation. I just couldn’t believe what I was seeing!”
Everyone nodded in agreement with his feelings. They also couldn’t believe that someone could reach the core formation realm at such a young age.
Shang Long, at this moment, curiously asked: “Ashen, What path have you chosen to cultivate?”
“Grandfather, I have chosen the path of the sword since that interested me!”
“Hahaha, Good. It is an excellent choice. I’m sure you’ll achieve great heights in the future!”
Ashen accepted his praise humbly: “I’ll try to not disappoint you!”
“Now, Since you’ve already proven your worth, I also announce that from this moment on, the Shang Clan joins your faction!”
The announcement reverberated in the throne room as Shang Long continued:
“So Ashen, When do you plan to announce your participation in the fight for the throne officially?”
“Grandfather, I was thinking of announcing my participation on the day of the Emperor’s birthday which is within two weeks!”
“Hahaha, Excellent! You are bold Ashen, just like me! Alright, I’ll look forward to the emperor’s birthday this time. You can leave now!”
“Yes, Grandfather!”
Ashen said before turning around and leaving the throne room under the gaze of everyone.
After Ashen had left, an elder stood up, asking with respect:
“Patriarch, Prince Ashen is just 20 years old. I understand that he has great talent, but what about intelligence? Is he mature enough to handle the fight with the experienced Princes and Princesses? The First Prince is 289 years old, and in front of him, Prince Ashen is like a milk-feeding toddler! Do you really think it is a good idea to announce his participation right now?”
At his question, Shang long laughed out loud in amusement: “First Elder, you weren’t there, but you must have surely heard about his exploits. He made ten king realm experts, one pseudo-emperor realm expert submit to him with just his mind and you question his intelligence?”
“He may be young right now, But I have full faith in him, He will achieve greater success than anyone has ever seen. Am I right, Celine?”
Shang Celine, wearing a confident expression, nodded: “Yes, Father!”
“Good, Now let’s wait for the Emperor’s Birthday, hahaha!”
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(A/N – Volume 1 End!
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