Not only had Xia Yan transmigrated into the body of a waste without an activated system, he had discovered that his younger brothers were famous protagonists.
The postures and cultivation abilities Xia Qinyu, Xia Linley, Xia Yefan, Xia Luofeng, Xia Xiaoyan, and the rest showed were all top-notch.
According to the little information he’d gained from the system upon arrival, the reason for their appearance was because this world was the center of all realms. Anyone who obtained supreme honor and a heaven-transcending destiny in their own world would see a version of themselves projected here.
Thus, he could only expect to encounter more protagonists in the future.
This was the real source of his depression.
“Now welcoming the Second Princess of Tang!”
At this time, a grand shout came from outside the main hall, interrupting his thoughts.
The Emperor, the imperial princes, and the ministers all stood up at once and looked in the direction of the shout with burning eyes.
“The Tang… so that’s how it is.”
Xia Yan finally understood why the Emperor had been so determined for him to attend.
This was an extremely giant world known as the Vast Continent. Even the most powerful “Heavenspan Realm” powerhouse of Xia would find it hard to travel all of its lands in a single lifetime.
The Country of Xia, on the other hand, was located in the eastern region of the four directions. In this area, countries were as many as the stars in the sky. It had small kingdoms, grand kingdoms, supreme kingdoms, imperial empires, divine empires, and unattainable holy empires.
Xia itself was merely a small kingdom, whereas the Tang was a grand kingdom. Therefore, the people of Xia needed to show proper respect to this Tang princess.
“Lì–”
Suddenly, a burning, fiery red phoenix appeared on the horizon. The people in the main hall could feel a rushing wave of heat as it closed in.
“That is the nine-fire phoenix of the Grand Extremity Realm. The Tang are indeed worthy of their title as grand kingdom.”
Xia Yan silently sighed in his heart.
The cultivation system on the Vast Continent was divided into Mortal, Yuan, Core, Small Extremity, Grand Extremity, True King, and True Emperor. There was also Divinity but there were few records describing that realm and few had ever witnessed it.
At present, two Heavenspan Realm powerhouses stood watch over the small kingdom of Xia. They were generals under the Grand Extremity Realm, influential figures who had been bestowed the titles of king and marquis. High and low, citizens of Xia desired to share a meal with and serve these two great lords. As long as they and the Grand Extremity Realm spirit beast sleeping within the depths of one of Xia’s barren mountains were alive, nobody dared provoke the Xia at will.
However, a phoenix of the same rank was actually only the princess’ beast of burden. The disparity between the two kingdoms could thus be inferred.
Very soon, the nine-fire phoenix stopped outside of the main hall. Everyone’s eyes gathered to that beautiful, golden-crowned figure riding above the beast.
“Woah! What a beauty!”
Xia Yan’s eyes brightened at the wondrous sight of the Second Princess of Tang in her snow-white feather robe. He was struck by her cherry red lips, her delicate facial features, and her eyes that glowed like the stars in the sky. Even though he had seen many beautiful women as the First Prince, none of them could compete with her. She overshadowed the 100 beauties in front of him.
His twelves younger brothers beside him were similarly smitten.
She was the epitome of “heaven-shocking and earth-shattering”.
At this moment, the nine-fire phoenix opened its mouth and spit out a column of fire that formed into a long bridge. The Second Princess gradually descended from the bridge of fire, until she finally arrived at the center of the hall and seriously saluted the Xia Emperor.
“Tang Xun’er of Tang, sees the Emperor of Xia!”
‘Xun’er?’
Xia Yan’s eyebrows suddenly raised.
‘This can’t be a coincidence, right?’
“Haha, the Second Princess can arrive here is the good fortune of my Xia!” the Emperor said with a hearty laugh. “I know the purpose of your visit, princess, and I must say it is a matter of great celebration that the Tang Emperor is willing to let our two kingdoms unite through marriage. Second Princess, these are my thirteen good-for-nothing sons. You are free to choose anyone you like to be your husband!”
Besides Xia Yan, the looks of the twelve other imperial princes became fiery at the Emperor’s remarks.
This was a princess of the grand kingdom of Tang. Whoever married her would be able to increase their relations with the Tang imperial family. One could easily figure out how much benefit such a relationship would bring.
Moreover, the Second Princess herself was beautiful and attractive.
What hero didn’t love a beautiful woman?
Xia Yan, in contrast, was still quite calm.
A grand kingdom was a grand kingdom.
As such, they had the right of choice.
He was very clear of his weight. His title as First Prince was simply useless to the Second Princess. Not to mention, his “prestige” as a waste had already spread far and wide. Unless Princess Xun’er was mentally ill, she would not choose him.
“Only I wonder who she’ll pick in the end.”
“Is it possible that destiny is already doomed?”
Xia Yan looked to his second youngest brother, Xia Xiaoyan.
“Many thanks, Your Majesty!”
After Tang Xun’er bowed, she said, “According to what I’ve been told, Your Majesty has prepared a special grand feast for me. Is it alright if we attend the banquet before I make my answer known?”
Obviously, Tang Xun’er didn’t want to make a hasty decision.
“Haha…good! Come now, begin the music!”
The Emperor of Xia understood her intent, and so with a smile and a wave, the musicians who’d already set up around the hall, began playing wonderful ancient music.
With the start of the banquet, delicious dishes made of various kinds of rare animal meat were immediately brought out and served to the many nobles and dignitaries.
“Third Brother, look! The Second Princess is smiling at me.”
“You’re dreaming. She is clearly gazing at me!”
“All of you save your worries! My realm is highest and there is no woman alive that doesn’t admire a powerhouse!”
“…”
At this time, each of the twelve imperial princes began to fantasize about gaining the favor of the Second Princess and becoming the son-in-law of the Tang Emperor.
“Let them struggle. I only want to enjoy myself.”
“Wu…this meat is delicious!”
After giving up the competition, Xia Yan was able to relax and enjoy the wonderful dishes that had been prepared for the Second Princess’ arrival.
It happened then.
“Boom!”
Xia Yan immediately heard the unprecedented sound of thunderous explosions as his entire consciousness seemed to jump outside of his body.
[The Supreme Limitless System has successfully activated!]“Welcome, Host, to the Supreme Limitless Store!”
