All Chapters of The Lord of Heaven: A Road to Eternity: Chapter 141
- Chapter 150
156 chapters
Chapter 141: Arrival at the Imperial Capital
Jia Xialan, who had been sitting gracefully atop Lei Ying’s back the entire time, finally spoke after seeing them travel such a long distance without stopping even once. In a gentle yet calm tone, she looked toward Han Nian and said, “Young Master Han, d-don’t you think we should rest for a while first? It’s true that Lei Ying is incredibly fast, and a journey that normally takes almost a week can be shortened into only two or three days, but no matter what, he is still a Spirit Beast. I’m worried he’s pushing himself too hard just to bring us to the Imperial Capital faster.”The moment he heard those words, Lei Ying immediately let out a loud cry.“Kwakkk!”The enormous bird even puffed out its chest arrogantly while flapping its wings harder, as if trying to show that he was still in perfect condition and completely unfamiliar with exhaustion. If anyone else saw his behavior, they might truly believe that the King of the Skies possessed limitless stamina.But in reality, only Lei Yi
Chapter 142: Meeting in the Imperial Hall
Lei Ying continued circling through the air above the palace grounds while letting out loud cries, causing the guards below to panic in confusion. The gigantic spirit bird had absolutely no intention of descending despite Jia Xialan asking several times already. His massive purple wings sliced through the wind majestically while his eyes glanced toward Han Nian full of grievance.Suddenly, Lei Ying’s voice sounded through telepathy inside Han Nian’s mind.“Boss! Tell her I’ll only escort her if she calls me Handsome Eagle or Mighty Majestic Eagle! How can she keep calling me Purple Eagle? She doesn’t appreciate my handsomeness at all!” he complained indignantly while spinning around in the air once more.Han Nian immediately held back his laughter. He rubbed his forehead briefly before turning toward Jia Xialan, who still looked confused by Lei Ying’s behavior.In a relaxed tone, Han Nian explained at length, “Princess, it seems Lei Ying is sulking. He says he’ll only escort you if yo
Chapter 143: Silence
The Emperor continued looking at Han Nian with an unreadable gaze. Although the young man's answer sounded casual and seemed to downplay the rumors surrounding him, his instincts told him that the person standing before him was far from ordinary.He then shifted his gaze toward his daughter.In a calm voice that carried unmistakable authority, the Emperor asked, “Xia’er, Father wishes to hear it directly from you. Is the young man standing before Father truly the Han Nian who, over the past several months, has caused the name of Fragrant Pandan City to shake various regions of the Empire, to the point that report after report has continued arriving on Father’s desk?”Jia Xialan looked at her father for a moment before slowly nodding.In a respectful tone, she replied, “Yes, Father. He is indeed the Han Nian mentioned in those rumors. However, as he said earlier, many of the stories circulating have already been mixed with countless embellishments. Therefore, Xia’er does not dare deter
Chapter 144: Threat
“Oh, the Emperor wants to speak with me?” Han Nian said casually, as if the person inviting him was merely a neighbor and not the ruler of an entire Empire. He nodded lightly and continued in a relaxed tone, “Alright then. I’ll hear what he has to say.”Without realizing it, Han Nian reached out and ruffled Jia Xialan’s hair, just as he often did to Lin Yue and Su Mei whenever they looked cute or confused.The moment his hand touched Jia Xialan’s soft hair, Han Nian froze.Only then did he realize what he had done.With an awkward expression rarely seen on his face, he quickly withdrew his hand and said, “Ah... sorry. I didn’t mean to do that. I’m used to doing it to Yue’er, so it was just a reflex. I truly didn’t mean to be disrespectful to Your Highness.”Jia Xialan simply stood there.For a few moments, her mind seemed to stop functioning.A blush slowly spread across her beautiful face all the way to her ears.She didn’t even know how to respond.Her heart was beating much faster
Chapter 145: A Difficult Choice
As soon as the Emperor finished explaining the situation facing the Jia Empire, Jia Xialan, who had remained silent until now, finally raised her head. Her face appeared calm, but her eyes were filled with an unwavering determination that no one could shake.She looked directly at her father without the slightest hesitation before speaking in a clear voice that everyone in the room could hear.“Father, Xia'er respects every decision you have made for the sake of the Empire, but on this matter, Xia'er will never give in. Let alone marrying a prince from the Ma Empire who is known throughout the continent to have been mentally disabled since birth—even if they were to send a prince who was perfect in every way, Xia'er would still refuse. I do not want my life to be used as a political tool and handed over to someone I never chose for myself.”The Emperor fell silent for a moment after hearing his daughter's answer.There was no anger on his face.Instead, what appeared was deep exhausti
Chapter 146: The Rejected Betrothal Gifts
The next day, the atmosphere within the Imperial Palace of the Jia Empire was far more tense than it had been the day before. High-ranking officials, generals, royal advisors, and influential elders had all gathered in the main hall to discuss a matter that concerned the future of the entire empire.Han Nian, however, had absolutely no interest in attending the meeting.Instead, he chose to sit leisurely in one of the palace gardens filled with vibrant flowers alongside Han Tian, Lin Yue, Su Mei, Jia Xialan, and Zhang Wei. Beneath the shade of a large ancient tree, Lei Ying was also lying comfortably while snoring lazily.Kwak...Suddenly, the snoring stopped.Lei Ying's sharp eyes snapped open.His head slowly lifted as he gazed toward the palace gates."Hm?"The spirit beast sensed the aura of several Third-Rank Spirit Beasts approaching the palace.But only for a moment.Lei Ying lowered his head once again.To him, Third-Rank Spirit Beasts were no different from a colony of ants.
Chapter 147: The Voice of War
The main hall of the Jia Empire, which had previously been filled with tension, was now engulfed in a blazing atmosphere of determination.After the envoys of the Ma Empire departed with arrogant expressions on their faces, the officials and generals gathered inside could no longer suppress their anger.An old general whose body was covered in scars from countless battles suddenly stepped forward.His eyes radiated terrifying resolve as he clenched his fist so tightly that the veins on his arm bulged.With a deep voice that echoed throughout the hall, he declared,“Your Majesty, I have served the Jia Empire for decades and witnessed many wars, but never have I seen such blatant humiliation as today.“If war truly comes, then I swear I will take one hundred enemy heads before my life ends on the battlefield.“Even if this old body is torn apart piece by piece, I will not allow a single inch of Jia soil to be trampled without resistance!”His words instantly ignited the blood of the oth
Chapter 148: Supreme Commander of War
Meanwhile, in the imperial garden.Han Nian was sitting leisurely beneath a large tree together with Lin Yue, Su Mei, Han Tian, Jia Xialan, and Zhang Wei. They sipped tea and chatted casually as if a war was not looming on the horizon.When a soldier hurried over and conveyed the Emperor's summons, Jia Xialan immediately rose to her feet.With a slightly urgent tone, she said,“Han Nian, Father wants you in the main hall right away. It seems the meeting has concluded, and he wishes to hear your opinion personally. Judging from the situation, it is most likely related to the threat of war from the Ma Empire.”Han Nian set down his teacup and nodded calmly.With a faint smile, he replied, “Then I'll go see what they're thinking.“You all stay here. There's no need to come along.“It will probably just be another boring meeting filled with old people talking endlessly.”Lin Yue immediately snorted. In an annoyed tone, she said, “You haven't even gone in yet and you're already criticizing
Chapter 149: Supreme Commander of War
Inside the imperial hall, Jia Xialan stepped forward from where she stood. Her face, usually gentle and graceful, was now filled with determination. Looking directly at the Emperor, she spoke with a clear and resolute voice.“Father, since all of this began because of me, I do not wish to remain in the capital simply waiting for news from the battlefield. I want to travel to the border alongside you and the soldiers.“If the Ma Empire has come to force me into marriage and trample upon the dignity of the Jia Empire, then I should also bear responsibility for the war that follows. i do not want to hide behind everyone else while they risk their lives for my honor.”Hearing this, the Emperor fell silent for quite some time.His expression became complicated.As a ruler, he understood his daughter's resolve.But as a father, he naturally did not want his beloved daughter anywhere near danger.After letting out a long sigh, he finally said in a heavy voice,“Xia'er, Father understands how
Chapter 150: The Journey to War
The atmosphere in the imperial palace's main square remained filled with whispers after someone recognized the badge hanging from Han Nian's chest.The more people looked at the young man, the greater their curiosity became.Seeing the situation gradually slipping out of control, the Emperor finally stepped forward and raised his hand.Instantly, the square fell silent.With the authority befitting a ruler, the Emperor spoke in a resonant voice,“You do not need to keep guessing. The young man standing before you is the person I have appointed as the Supreme Commander in the war against the Ma Empire. His name is Han Nian. I believe some of you have heard his name before, while others may only know the rumors surrounding him. But from this day onward, there is no need to rely on rumors. You will witness his abilities and character for yourselves during the journey and the war ahead. This decision is my personal decree as Emperor. And I expect all troops to show the proper respect due