Beast EMPEROR

He had been cultivating for a whole year. Actually, if not for his soul being injured, he would have taken less time like he usually does. Now his whole body was filled with Soul Power and every action he took, would stir people's souls. He got out of his courtyard to get some fresh air. He didn't need to consolidate his cultivation since he wasn't cultivating but healing his soul. To be more specific, he became a Soul Realm cultivator the minute he was reborn. He then went outside to relax but unfortunately…

A man wearing shiny armour stood outside his courtyard, his aura wasn't noble and majestic like that of His Majesty, his was domineering, unyielding and full of fighting spirit. "His Majesty requests an audience."

He was extremely respectful of the man in front of him, after all, even His Highness was afraid of him. 

"Lead the way then."

…

There seemed to be a discussion going on within the throne room and once the knight and Lu Zhen, the discussion ended as everyone looked at Lu Zhen with grim expressions, His Majesty and Her Highness slightly raised their brows in astonishment. They were amazed by Lu Zhen's cultivation level, he was already at the peak of Soul Purification Realm, his cultivation speed was astounding. From Qi Purification Realm to Soul Purification Realm in a single year was unheard of. 

"You wanted to see me, Your Majesty?" He ignored their strange behaviour and went straight to the point. 

"Yes, yes." His Majesty was startled for a moment. "I firstly would like to apologize for my earlier treatment, please forgive me." His Majesty was talking about the time when they locked Lu Zhen in Demon's Mouth. 

"What are you saying Your Majesty, it was I who killed your clansman and I apologize for that." 

His Majesty took a deep sigh of relief, this had been bothering him since he saw how capable Lu Zhen was, he thought of ways of resolving this emnity with Lu Zhen and was now apologising. What he didn't expect was Lu Zhen's straightforwardness. He thought that Lu Zhen would hold this against him but to his surprise, he didn't care. 

"Is that all you wanted to say?" 

"Of course not, my children were blinded before and didn't appreciate your generosity but they've turned a new leaf and I was wondering if you could reconsider accepting them as disciples?" explained His Majesty. Lu Zhen looked at the bunch, they looked away in shame. "I unfortunately cannot." he calmly replied. 

The children were disappointed even though they expected it. He did say that he would never accept them as disciples even if they pleaded or even if His Majesty begged for them, they were now regretting their decisions but there's nothing they could do. They were given an opportunity but couldn't grasp it. They were filled with regret and were disappointed in themselves, 'If only I wasn't full of myself ' was what they were thinking. 

"Is there really no other way, I can allow you into my treasure trove if you want and..." Lu Zhen cut him off before he could continue. "Your Majesty, my mind is already made up, I can't throw away my pride and principles for short time benefits."

His Majesty didn't continue because he was afraid of ruining their relationship. He also didn't blame Lu Zhen, he had indeed given them a chance and they chose not to accept it. 

Plop!

The First Prince kneeled and begged, "Please give me a second chance, I'll do whatever you want me to do, I'll even massage your feet if you want!" Everyone was astounded by his actions, the arrogant First Prince was kneeling in front of the youth he had looked down upon. The other Princes and Princesses didn't follow suit, their pride and arrogance didn't allow them to beg. They even looked down on the First Prince's shamelessness. 

"You threw away your pride and status and I commend you for that. But I still can't accept you as my disciple but I am in need of a servant. Are you willing to become my servant?"  "I am willing! " said the Prince resolutely, he didn't even think about it.

"Brother you can't, you're the Crown Prince for crying out loud. Are you giving up on the throne?" asked one of his siblings. "Yes."

"Excellent! This is what I expect from my servant. And let me give you ignorant kids some advice. IN FRONT OF ABSOLUTE POWER power, EVERYTHING IS WORTHLESS! Let's go." said Lu Zhen as he walked away, the First Prince ran after him like a well trained dog and no one stopped him.

"Father, what did Young Master Lu Zhen mean?" asked the Princess. They were now respectful of Lu Zhen, after all, even their father, whom in their eyes, could hold the sky with one hand, respected Lu Zhen. 

"Exactly what he said. In front of absolute power, everything really is worthless. Will your status protect you from powerful figures? Will your pride get you out of tough situations? When you're dead, your pride and status amount to nothing. Remember, nothing lasts forever, even my kingdom might be destroyed someday. You can have everything if you have the power to back it up." said His Majesty solemnly. 

…

Skreeee!!!

A bird sound suddenly rang out one day, His Majesty and everyone ran out of the Palace to see what was happening. An illusory golden bird could be seen flying in the sky, it was noble, elegant and majestic. Everyone in the kingdom saw the golden bird flying in the sky and prostrated themselves. Then the second one also flew in the sky, it was more real and larger than the first one that appeared and its aura terrified everyone. 

His Majesty and his followers had tears flowing down their faces. His offspring accomplished what many could not. He was overwhelmed by excitement. "No one will stop our rise now," he mumbled. 

SKREEEEEEE!!!

A more domineering roar sounded out, it was so loud that some people were bleeding from their ears, their heads were pasted to the ground, His Majesty was no exception. The only person who was left standing was Lu Zhen. This bird was so large that it covered the sky, it had the beak of a rooster, the face of a swallow, the forehead of a fowl, the neck of a snake, the breasts of a goose, the back of a tortoise and large webbed legs. 

"Could it be? The Fenghuang bloodline?!"