Qianye said with a serious expression, “Your talents aren’t bad, it’s not easy to get to this level of cultivation. You were simply delayed by Liu Zhongyuan. If you correct things now, it’s not like you have no hope of becoming a divine champion.”

Xu Jingxuan was delightfully surprised, his voice trembling. “Do you speak the truth?” He then said dejectedly, “But the Royal Tutor once judged that I have no hope of breaking through in this lifetime.”

Qianye sneered. “The man himself barely broke through, and has not made any progress in several decades. He couldn’t even beat someone like me who’s not a divine champion yet. How good do you think his judgment is?”

Xu Jingxuan trembled faintly. “Sire, what must I do to break through?”

“There are definitely methods. I will naturally tell you once we drive the werewolves away and gain a foothold.”

Xu Jingxuan’s expression fluctuated. After a good while of deliberation, he fell onto one knee and said, “Sire, you are intent on fighting the dark races and you are willing to point me to the light as well. I, Xu Jingxuan, am willing to swear fealty to you. I will remain loyal even if I break through to the divine champion realm in the future!”...