BXBX NOVEL Chapter 42: How had he managed to get on her bad side so quickly?
Even though those who had been transported out of the Mystic Realm had shared what happened inside, the sight that greeted the cultivators outside still took them by surprise.
The ground was scarred and covered in flames.
On the bare, red rocks, countless people had been severely burned by the flames.
Two elderly men quickly leaped into the barrier and approached a young man in a brocade robe, kneeling in panic: "We failed to protect you, please forgive us, Prince."
"It's alright, stand up," the young man in the brocade robe said, his gaze intensifying as he looked up into the sky.
"That's... Prince Nolan of the Phoenix Kingdom!"
In the chaos of escape, all eyes had been nearly drawn to Timothy.
No one had noticed that this young man, effortlessly handling a staff against the monsters, was Nolan!
Nolan's reputation had already spread far and wide.
Not only was he a prince of the Phoenix Kingdom, but his terrifying potential was what truly set him apart.
Originally, despite being a royal, Nolan was marginalized due to his poor innate abilities and faced great difficulties in his cultivation, once considered the most useless prince of the Phoenix Kingdom.
But within just two years, after enduring countless oppressions, Nolan awakened the Enlightenment Body.
This Enlightenment Body was one of the rarest ancient true forms.
There were probably fewer than five beings in the entire world who could surpass the Enlightenment Body.
In front of the Enlightenment Body, all things could lead to enlightenment.
Every object, event, or scene could become an opportunity to enhance one's cultivation.
With this terrifying potential, coveted by countless, Nolan had ascended from being a nobody to the peak of the Energy Foundation in just two years!
And now, he had even become the Crown Prince of the Phoenix Kingdom.
His status and identity were now sufficient to represent the entire Phoenix Kingdom.
The world was astounded.
Some powerful figures even predicted that if Nolan had another two hundred years, he might possess strength rivaling that of Goddess Sylvia!
"Prince, you've made another breakthrough."
Seeing that Nolan had enhanced his aura in just a moment of distraction, the elder gave a wry smile.
The prince's potential and insight were truly terrifying.
At this rate, it wouldn't be long before he himself would no longer qualify even to guard the prince.
Although there were countless prodigious talents in the world, probably none could hold a candle to the prince.
Goddess Sylvia, though aloof and proud, might one day lower her guard when the prince's strength matched hers.
Everyone in the Phoenix Kingdom knew of the prince's admiration for Goddess Sylvia, though his current status and position were not yet a match for her.
But the elder believed that moment wouldn't be far off.
He also wanted to see the day when the prince would effortlessly win over the icy Goddess Sylvia.
The scene of such a cold beauty warmly accepting affection would surely be a beautiful sight.
However, the elder suddenly noticed something off about Nolan's expression.
Following Nolan's gaze, he was shocked and his mouth fell open.
"The Mystic Core... But why is this young man's aura so formidable and terrifying!"
"His name is Timothy. He just inherited the legacy treasures of three legendary Holy Emperors, triggering the Ninefold Thunder Tribulation."
Nolan's gaze was icy cold: "What's more, I've heard that he has caught the favor of Goddess Sylvia."
"Goddess Sylvia!" The old man's heart suddenly trembled.
Who didn't know that the prince had been smitten with Goddess Sylvia for years?
This time, it seemed the prince was truly angry.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will find out everything about this person as quickly as possible," the old man said in a panic.
"No need," Nolan's voice was icy cold. "I'll show him what a true genius is."
The oppressive aura of the Enlightenment Body even made the old man feel a chill in his heart.
"No matter how talented this young man named Timothy is, the fact that he dared to let the prince know he's connected to Goddess Sylvia means he's as good as dead!"
"What a pity, what a pity."
The old man couldn't help but silently sigh for another prodigy about to fall.
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[You have caused a mental shock to the Crown Prince of the Phoenix Kingdom]
[You have made a strong impact on Dexter's heart]
[You have profoundly shaken the life views of hundreds of monks]
[Reward received, +2 skill points]
Having lost 13 skill points and recovered 7 from those seven individuals, and now gaining another 2, Timothy calculated that he only owed the system 4 skill points now.
Suddenly, Timothy felt much less pressure.
He put away the Sacred Tri-Emperor Crest and resealed the two meridians unlocked by the Ancient Saintly Body.
The golden light slowly faded, and Timothy gently landed back in the grand hall.
The impact had already caused much of the Mystic Realm's grand hall to collapse, leaving it in ruins.
Among the rubble, only Emily was waiting in the same spot.
Timothy looked at her: "You clearly had a chance to go towards the path that leads to the heritage treasure just now. Why didn't you take it?"
"Hmph, needing your help just to enter the hall was embarrassing enough,I'm not stooping to fight over some heritage treasure," Emily said, half-turning away, her back to Timothy.
For some reason, even though she tried to appear cold and detached, being alone with Timothy made her heart race uncontrollably.
Timothy chuckled, "Choosing not to fight for the treasure is your call, but you can't back out of our deal to discuss 'The Uselessness of Spiritual Partners.'"
"I... I'll keep my word!" Emily bit her lip, suddenly feeling a twinge in her nose.
She had thought Timothy was concerned about her, but in the end, what he really cared about was that book, 'The Uselessness of Spiritual Partners.'
Was she even less important to him than a book?
No, it wasn't just the book.
Emily suddenly remembered the martial contest for marriage, where faced with choosing between her and a jade bracelet, Timothy decisively chose the bracelet, barely giving her a second glance!
Neither a bracelet nor a book, she couldn't compare to either!
If she hadn't held herself back, Emily might have burst into tears right there.
In the Phoenix Kingdom, she was the exalted Third Princess.
In the Themyscira Sect, she was the celebrated top disciple.
But neither identity seemed to capture Timothy's attention at all.
Indeed, she hated this man more than anyone else.
Now and forever, it would be the same.
The person she hated most in her life was Timothy!
Fuming, she walked to the side and suddenly couldn't help but turn around.
Her small fists pounded a few times against Timothy's chest.
"What are you doing?" Timothy was startled.
Oddly enough, being punched in the chest by those little fists felt almost like a massage, surprisingly pleasant.
"Hmph!"
Emily snorted and, without another word, turned and walked away.
Timothy was somewhat helpless.
He barely knew her before.
How had he managed to get on her bad side so quickly?
"Pushed back Holy Emperor Vorenus, got the heritage treasures from three legendary Holy Emperors, and single-handedly survived the Ninefold Thunder Tribulation?"
"You... are you sure you're not joking?"
As the barrier of the Mystic Realm crumbled and the accompanying elders from various sects stepped into the Mystic Realm, Timothy's feats quickly spread.
Hearing such things, most people simply couldn't believe it.
After all, these feats were so incredible, they seemed more like the wild tales of a storyteller than anything believable.
But when one person might lie, two, three...
Eventually, looking at the ruined Valley of the Undead and the remnants of what seemed like a cataclysm, they had to believe.
"Sky Sanctuary, Timothy. I heard he was just chosen by Goddess Sylvia as a steward disciple not long ago."
"If that's the case, then those stories might very well be true. After all, this man has caught the favor of Goddess Sylvia!"
Admiration and astonishment continued unabated, as such feats were unheard of to them.
And this was just within the Mystic Realm.
Once this news spread further, it wouldn't be long before Timothy's reputation would become well-known among all the major sects and powers!
While he did enjoy hearing others praise him, right now he was with Emily.
If word accidentally got out about him being with other women, that could spell trouble.