The king of the realm nodded. "Very well. If you've made up your mind, I certainly won't stop you. I have half the jade seal here, and it can allow you to sense the other half automatically. Remember that alien races often have strange and unusual powers. Be cautious, and take whatever manpower you need."

The crown prince announced, "Your majesty, I would like Master Hong's support!"

The king of the realm frowned. "Master Hong isn't one of my court officials, so you'll have to ask his opinion. Master Hong, what say you?"

The king of the realm would be able to command anyone else in court but Zhang Lie—to the king of the realm, Zhang Lie was immensely strong, so strong that even he didn't have a good sense of Zhang Lie's full capabilities. In fact, he even felt...