The King's Seal

'The endurance of heaven's miracle sure is one of a kind...' Shen Xi remarked as she watched Xiao Jiantian sleep peacefully at her side.

They had been at it for many hours... if not a day or even longer. The passage of time was irrelevant during that scene.

Having dual-cultivated with Xiao Jiantian, Shen Xi naturally experienced a great change. The fetters she once spoke of had greatly loosened due to his surplus of primordial and divine yang energy. As such, her day of freedom was within reach... and far closer than she had anticipated.

Although her intentions with Xiao Jiantian were mostly to achieve this end at the beginning... she found herself genuinely falling for him over time. It was true that he was somewhat peculiar but that only added to his charm. Now, having shared her first time with him, this feeling of attraction only strengthened (he worked his magic in the sheets).

...

Time passed, as it always has.

It had been four months since he first strolled into the Forbidden Land of Samsara yet not a single day did he feel that he was wasting his time. He enjoyed every moment with Shen Xi while also working towards an even greater understanding of his abilities. Since she rarely ever had any visitors, Xiao Jiantian didn't want to leave her alone... but duty beckoned him onwards.

They sat beside each other on a bench, watching the water in front of them and simply conversing.

"I've always wondered... am I better than the Brahma Heaven God Empress, in your opinion?"

"Can't really answer that since I've never done it with Ying'er." Xiao Jiantian replied.

"Huh... she was by your side for several centuries and you two never did anything?"

"Well, we plan to... it's just that things were complicated." Xiao Jiantian shrugged, though he did sort of feel bad. He had met her before Xia Qingyue, Huan Caiyi and Shen Xi... yet they had only teased each other.

"In that case, who do you think is more beautiful?"

"... And so, the most difficult question in our Primal Chaos presents itself." Xiao Jiantian chuckled, smiling a little. "Can I not just say the most beautiful out of you two is the one who asks that question?"

"That would be rather crafty as you would please both." Shen Xi smiled, tracing her fingers across his chest. "You wouldn't get the wrong answer... unless both of us are present at the same time."

"Heh... then I wouldn't have to pick. I'd go with both."

"Oh... how bold. You think you can handle both of us without dying from overflowing lust?"

"... Absolutely!" Xiao Jiantian nodded, although that thought was like a dream. How on earth would Qianye Ying'er approve of Shen Xi, her 'nemesis' in regards to the God Realm's beauty rankings?

He looked up to the sky, deciding to change the subject to something that had been on his mind. "Now that I'm the strongest... I can't help but feel a lack of challenge. There's no one to aim for anymore and everything under heaven submits to my will."

Shen Xi grabbed his right arm which was right beside her. Then, her azure eyes faced his own. "If you stand at the peak then it's your duty to pave a new path for everyone behind you. Instead of chasing someone's strength, you should seek to improve yourself further every day."

"The only one who can surpass the Creation Gods and Devil Emperors of the past is you... so why look at what's beneath you? Instead, look upwards into the greater skies and ascend even further!"

Xiao Jiantian felt Shen Xi's hand and listened to her inspiring, angelic, voice that moved even his soul. He couldn't help but be enchanted in a way...

Suddenly, he recalled the silver-haired deity who had been behind everything.

'Greater skies...'

"Mn... I will." Xiao Jiantian nodded, standing up from the bench. "The age of True Gods will return under my reign."

"I have no doubt that it will, over time." Shen Xi nodded.

...

After some time, he found the will to say his goodbyes. Their last night before his departure was rather wild... to say the least. Anyway, they shared an embrace and kissed a temporary farewell afterwards.

Xiao Jiantian's attention turned to the Northern Divine Region, where he appeared by the disguise of a Divine Sovereign Realm profound practitioner for fun times. The first place that mysteriously attracted him was the storm of the Centre Ruins Realm, whereby he located the Wind Seed of the Heretic God and took it for himself.

Then, he turned his attention to the Heavenly Handle Yun Clan which was under great pressure due to the Mirror of Samsara that had been lost. Having lost the heavenly gift that was intended for the Burning Moon Realm and later Xuanyuan Jiantian himself, they were under great pressure and could very well face extinction if they couldn't find it.

Now, he knew precisely where it was... and had, in fact, left it for his brother as its mysterious powers seemed useless to him. However, no one else knew this.

Not yet, anyway.

Xiao Jiantian passed the Heavenly Handle Yun Clan's lightning formation without batting it an eye, leading to a gathering of people approaching him. Naturally, they did not take kindly to a stranger coming inside.

The outfit Xiao Jiantian wore for this occasion was... rather amusing.

He had recalled a certain figure from his past by the name of Darth Vader. Now, a perfect imitation of said figure stood before the entrance of the Yun Clan, inhaling and exhaling rather menacingly. Xiao Jiantian had mastered the aura of tyranny and fear so he certainly fit the part. If he hadn't, the outfit might've looked rather goofy... but to the people observing, they had never seen a more terrifying evil.

He simply stood there, not saying a word.

"Who... what... is this... thing?"

"Make me your finest tea!" Xiao Jiantian suddenly spoke, moving two steps forward. "If I do not your tea satisfactory..."

*Inhale*

*Exhale*

"I will ensure your clan's demise."

Intimidated by the presence of Xiao "Darth Vader" Jiantian, several of the spectators stood back. However, one figure moved forward with great resolve. He wasn't as frightened, having confidence in his own strength.

"What gives you the right to stroll inside of the Heavenly Handle Yun Clan so casually and make such outrageous demands!?"

'... I don't believe serving tea is an outrageous demand.' Xiao Jiantian chuckled, raising his arm and choking the man who spoke against him.

"Guh..." Despite his struggles, Yun Xiang couldn't fight against Xiao Jiantian's pressure in the slightest. As moments passed, his breathing grew weaker and weaker.

Then, he dropped his hand.

"I find your lack of faith in my strength... disturbing." Xiao Jiantian remarked, moving forward once more. Everyone stepped back... fearing the strength of this black-clothed menace.

"Young Clan Chief, are you alright?"

"I... make him the finest tea at once!" Yun Xiang's expression immediately changed after having been humiliated so easily.

...

Xiao Jiantian sat down at his table, observing the tea before him. All of the spectators took a deep breath, wondering who was beneath that strange mask. Seeing that everyone was watching him... he 'inhaled' the tea. Or rather, absorbed it.

"What the..."

"This qualifies as satisfactory." Xiao Jiantian took something out of his spatial ring, a letter of sorts and handed it to Yun Ting, the patriarch of the Heavenly Handle Yun Clan.

"... The Devil Master Emperor Xuanyuan's Imperial Seal!!" In complete shock, Yun Ting exclaimed something that he hadn't ever dreamed of receiving. Whoever held the seal marking Xuanyuan Jiantian's protection stood as high as God Emperors since offending its wearer was like offending him directly.

"I have found the Mirror of Samsara myself so there's no reason for the Heavenly Handle Yun Clan to be punished further."

Xiao Jiantian dropped a pouch containing countless invaluable resources as he stood up from his seat.

"From henceforth, the Heavenly Handle Yun Clan is a direct vassal of His Radiance, Xiao 'Xuanyuan' Jiantian, the King Of All Under Heaven..." Yun Ting muttered, stuttering through almost every word as he read through the letter. "This... this..."

"I expect tea of greater quality the next time I arrive here." Xiao Jiantian remarked, shaking his head. "It was barely satisfactory..."

"Of course... haha... we'll make the finest tea you've ever tasted next time!"

"Ho... that's a tall order. I look forward to your progress." Xiao Jiantian smiled, moonwalking away before turning around gracefully and walking away properly.

"Was that... really the Devil Master Emperor Xuanyuan?" Yun Xiang asked, his eyes refusing to leave the distant figure that certainly left a mark.

"He is known to disguise himself as someone else from time to time for personal amusement... and this is his genuine seal! It couldn't possibly be anyone else." Yun Ting couldn't help but smile as a few tears fell from his eyes. "The Sinful Yun Clan... is no more. At last, we finally have our dignity and in the greatest way possible."

"Wait... won't you stay a little while longer? We can prepare a proper feast in your honour-" Yun Xiang chased after Xiao Jiantian but his figure vanished.

~

"You dare traverse into the Thousand Desolation Divine Sec-"

Bang.

Xiao "Darth Vader" Jiantian knocked out the guards with a corn broom that looked deceptively soft. Continuing his march, he faced quite the resistance but before his mighty broom, no man could actually defeat him. One might say that the trash was swept away.

Eventually, even the Thousand Desolation Sect Master had to intervene.

"You... think this is funny!?" Drawing his sword, the Sect Master was clearly very serious. "Trampling on my Thousand Desolation Divine Sect is comparable to slapping the Burning Moon Realm in the face. Do you have no fear!?"

*Inhale*

*Exhale*

"What is there to fear?"

"..."

Bang.

Boom.

Bang.

Seconds later, the Thousand Desolation Sect Master was on the ground and incapacitated.

"No one here has any special talents, it seems." Xiao Jiantian shook his head in disappointment and contempt. "Having this Thousand Desolation Trash Sect stand above the Heavenly Handle Yun Clan was clearly a mistake on the behalf of Fen Daojun."

Suddenly, the Thousand Desolation Sect Master's eyes widened in surprise. As he looked upon Xiao Jiantian's outfit, a bizarre thought had come to mind. "Are you... the Devil Master Emperor Xuanyuan?"

"Hah... you caught on pretty quickly, buddy." Xiao Jiantian chuckled as he threw away his broom. "Let it be known that the Heavenly Handle Yun Clan is now the ruling faction of the Thousand Desolation Realm and will no longer be seen as a criminal clan. This is my heavenly decree!"

"It is... the Devil Master Emperor Xuanyuan himself!"

Xiao Jiantian turned around and watched as everyone solemnly bowed in his presence. After all, who else would dare to overrule the Burning Moon Realm's judgement?

"As you wish, Devil Master Emperor Xuanyuan." The Thousand Desolation Sect Master glanced down at it as if the broom was a heavenly treasure. "May I... keep the broom, Your Magnificence? Anything that was once touched by you is naturally extremely precious."

"... Sure." Xiao Jiantian frowned a little behind his mask. 'Really... my broom?'

~

The Soul Stealing Realm.

It was truly the only place he couldn't disguise himself as someone else and get away with it for long. That was mostly because of the Nine Witches of Chi Wuyao who were well-used to his trickster tendencies and unique aura. He found himself getting escorted by the 1st Witch herself, Jie Ling, all the way to Chi Wuyao's throneroom where all the other Witches had gathered.

"Is there a point in wearing that silly costume much longer, Your Radiance?" Chi Wuyao remarked, sitting atop her throne with her legs crossed. She had a tendency to not keep her pristine, heavenly, legs hidden from him in the slightest.

"What, you want me to take it off?" Xiao Jiantian chuckled, feeling some type of way as he looked up. "You know, there isn't much under it..."

"That's even better." Chi Wuyao smiled seductively.

Crack.

Xiao Jiantian cut his mask with his own aura, leading to the two halves falling onto the ground in a dramatic fashion. Shaking his head, he fixed the position of his golden hair slightly and gazed upwards again.

It was at that moment that the room was completely silent as every set of eyes was stuck to him.

Stopping time, he changed into a more suitable attire for a King.

"Well, my dear witches... that is the most handsome man in all of Primal Chaos and our great King, Xiao Jiantian." Chi Wuyao announced, standing up from her throne and gracefully descending towards him. "It would be in our best interest to give him a snug and accommodating welcome, wouldn't it?"

Xiao Jiantian looked around as he watched a little encirclement form.

"Comforting this King is a great honour that very few women are worthy of." Xiao Jiantian objected as he bonked the Witches with his shadows, making them move back.

"No need to be so cold, Your Radiance. My Witches have been one of your most loyal servants for a rather long period of time... would it not be fair to reward them once in a while?"

"Tempting." Xiao Jiantian admitted, smiling a little. "However... my heart can only love so many people."

"Not all pleasure has to be accompanied by love, Your Radiance..." Chi Wuyao traced her finger across his chest, walking around him. "Or are you afraid that you can't handle all ten of us?"

"Is that a challenge...?"

"Perhaps... you don't have to worry about your soul being stolen or broken either, you're far too precious to become a puppet."

"And is that what you told your last few husbands?" Xiao Jiantian wondered, catching her finger with his right hand.

"They were but toys and stepping stones to me..." Chi Wuyao retracted her finger, embracing Xiao Jiantian from the back and making sure that he felt her breasts. "But you, Xiao 'Xuanyuan' Jiantian... you are this queen's King and nothing will ever change that. It doesn't matter how many times you might reject my advances, I will always open my heart to you..."

"Because, in my eyes, you are the only man worthy of ruling this world... and the only man worthy of this queen."

"..." Xiao Jiantian blushed a little hearing her sweet words. The more he perceived them, the more genuine they felt. Recalling the time they spent together... she had always been the most loyal person to him in all of the Northern Divine Region. In political matters, she was his right-hand woman and would always comfort him whenever the darkness profound energy in the air was affecting him too much.

She was also the reason why he was able to conquer and rule over the Northern Divine Region so easily from the beginning until the end.

'I'm starting to feel like a playboy...'

After a brief silence, she moved away. "It's quite alright if you don't acknowledge me sti-"

"I've decided..." Xiao Jiantian grabbed her hand, turning her to him.

"Oh?" Chi Wuyao blushed as she found it hard not to stare at Xiao Jiantian's azure eyes. "You've decided...?"

"That you are this King's Devil Queen from henceforth, Chi Wuyao..."

He sealed his words with a passionate kiss in front of all of the nine Witches.